Part 3: How To Snowboard

Okay now you're ready! The easiest way to get going on your snowboard is to foot out for a few lessons. Yep they cost, and they can cost a bit, but they are worth it because you get taught the right way and you are up enjoying the mountain in no time. So do consider it.

You can also save yourself allot of bumps and bruises! The trial and tribulations of beginners can be painful. But whether you decide to take lessons are not the process is pretty much the same.

First you need to find a flat spot. You should have your snowboard leash attached to your board. I know you're thinking wait a minute I didn't bring my dog what the heck do I need a leash for. Well that's easy. The leash attaches to your board and then to you. That way when you fall off your board, and you will in the beginning, your board doesn't go charging down the mountain and wipe someone out. Even pro's need to leash their boards. In fact most resorts require them.

If you have step in bindings now is the time to step your front foot in. If you have strap on bindings it's time to strap up. Now your back foot is free to give yourself a push. Whether you push from in front or from the back is entirely up to you.

Once you get the hang of pushing yourself along the flat, push a little harder to get more distance, now place your foot on the stomp pad which is just infront of the rear binding.

Once you get the hang of the flat step out of your binding, walk to the top of a small slope and give that a try. Of course you need to step back into your binding. It's really easy if you have step in bindings.

However if you have strap on then the technique is a little different when you are at the top of the hill. You can do it either sitting down facing down the mountain or standing up facing either direction.

We're going to assume you're a beginner and do it sitting down. So park your butt at the top of the hill facing down and strap yourself in. Now stand up keeping your knees bent. Tilt your toes forward and you'll start sliding down. To slow down lift your toes up just a bit. Too much and you'll be sitting on your butt. It's just a matter of practice and you'll get the right mix.

Great but how do I stop? Here I am rolling down the hill – help! No worries when you get to the flat at the bottom you'll stop. Okay that's probably not the answer you were looking for, so read on because the next section covers stopping.

Next: > Page 4: How To Stop The Snowboard

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