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Here are some snowboarding tips if your going on your first snowboarding holiday, and have never snowboarded
before. Go to your class every morning. Your instructors will give you the basic instructions
you will need to get started. They will show you how to stand up how to fall and how to turn
But here are some further snowboarding tips to get you started in case they forget to tell you
Strapping In:
To strap in to your snowboard sit on your backside on the side of the slope before
you get in any lift. Put your foot that you will be leading with in first.
If you are Goofy it will be your right leg. If you are regular it will be your left leg.
Attach the safety cord onto your bindings in case the board comes free from you feet. This saves you
any embarrassment if you loose your snowboard and have to run down a slope to try and
catch it. Next pull the board towards your unbound foot. Strap your second foot in, ensuring the
bindings are good at tight.
Stopping:
Swing your body around so as you are facing either up the hill or down the hill ie. you are
perpendicular with the slope. This takes some practice so expect to fall a few times.
The better you get the faster you can stop.
If you have never snowboarded before and are looking for the perfect guide before you hit the slopes. Chris Kohut takes you through
everything you need to know in his book Snowboarding For Beginners.
Regular or Goofy:
Goofy is a snowboarding term used if your leading foot on a snowboard is your right foot.
There are two ways you can find out this. The first is to stand up straight and relax. Get one
of your friends to push you forward. Which ever foot you put out to stop your self from falling
is the foot your will be leading with down the slope.
Another way to check is to slide on a polish floor, again whichever foot you put
forward when you slide will also be the foot that you lead with on the snowboard.
You are not a freak if you are goofy, it just means your will have a difference setup on
your snowboard.
Button lifts:
This is something I could not master when I first started snowboarding, especially
button ski lifts. Button lifts are the one that look like skiers poles. It may take a few
attempts to get it right. Firstly, leave you leading foot bound to the board, so as your other
leg is free to move. Join the queue for the ski lift and don't be intimidated by the 4 year olds
that seem to manage the button ski lift with great ease. Normally there will be a ski lift attendant
helping snowboarders.
Line your board up the slope.
When the lift assistant gives you the poll, place it firmly between your legs so as it
rest on your buttocks.
In one movement lean slightly backwards and place your unbound foot on the back of your board
behind your free bindings.
Let the button lift then drag you slowly up the slope.
When you get to the point where you want to get off, gently grab the pole from between your legs
and quickly let go of it.
Finally make sure when dismounting or if you fall try to get out of the way of any oncoming
snowboarders or skiers behind you.
Chair lifts:
Chair lifts are not as difficult but still you need to be wary of how to use them properly.
To load-
At the bottom of the hill, take your back foot out of its binding.
Skate over to the lift line by pushing off your free back foot like you would a skateboard.
Your free foot should rest on the stomp pad as you glide.
When you reach the front of the line, watch for the chair passing by to scoop up the riders ahead of you.
Follow behind it to catch the next one.
Stand with the tip of your board pointing towards the lift ramp.
Look over your shoulder to watch the chair come around so you know when to sit down.
When the chair comes around, take hold of it and sit down.
To make sure your free leg doesn’t get squished between the chair and the ground when you sit, stick your free foot out in front of you.
Make sure your board is gliding straight up the lift ramp so you don’t clobber your neighbor.
Once you’re on your way, you can enjoy the scenery and let your board hang comfortably.
To unload-
When you see the “Prepare to Unload” sign, start skooching yourself over so you’re sitting sideways in your directional stance.
As you approach the lift ramp, point your board forward, put your free foot on your stomp pad, and hang your cheek off the edge of the chair.
When you reach the ramp, let your board slide along the snow, then stand up with your weight forward as the chair pushes you off.
Make sure you’ve moved clear of the unloading area before you stop to strap in your back foot.
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