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IsabelleSUNSHINEPattinson · #1 (**permalink**) 12-19-2008, 11:41 AM

Any tips on

.buying the board/bindings/boots
.my first lessons
or anything else, im having one lessons before i go with my school

orthoman · #2 (**permalink**) 12-23-2008, 11:53 AM

you are going to fall down a lot and you might get pretty sore

you might want to give up right away but dont do it

it gets better

Mesa · #3 (**permalink**) 12-27-2008, 01:14 PM

The best thing you can do is rent the gear that way you can try different sized boards. Usually I go for a board that sits at the chin or above. Boots, you try on like shoes. When you try them on, keep your feet flat and bend your knees. If your heels move up at all, they're the wrong size. Make sure they don't pinch your toes. Bindings must fit over the boot, of course. Test out what stance is most comfy to you.

Just FYI, take aspirin before hittin the hill or you are gonna hurt so much, you'll cry. It'll hurt just a little less.

ninniexxx · #4 (**permalink**) 12-28-2008, 11:32 AM

DON'T BUY BEFORE YOU TRY!!!!!!

if you are just starting snowboarding, do not buy a snowboard, or bindings. the entire package will probably cost you over $1000 and it is seriously not worth it. most snowboarders and skiiers will tell you this... instead, i hire boots, and a board (bindings are included lol)... then decide if you serisouly want to invest in a snowboard. every resort you go to will probably have somewhere you can hire out equipment.

as for lessons - just go to your local mountain, they'll set you up with the kind of lessons you want. they can be a little bit pricey, but it is better than just doing it by your self.
after your first few lessons, you might seem a tad sore... especially in the butt area... it just takes a while to get used to, and the more you practice, the better it gets.

hope this helps.

agriffith_01 · #5 (**permalink**) 12-31-2008, 11:07 AM

Well the first couple of times you go down I can almost promise you you will fall down. You WILL be sore. But I wouldn't splurge on a board and gear but get a board between your shoulder and chine. And make sure you get a pair of good gloves and boots, and wear helmet.