How to Snowboard

A picture is worth a thousand words, and video instruction can often teach you a lot. If you want to get some instruction at home and save your money for your lift ticket, get snowboarding lessons on DVD.

You'll find out what gear you need, choosing the proper equipment, how to get on and off the lift, how to fall so you don't hurt yourself, basic moves like how to turn and simple tricks like the ollie. Click here to find out more >> How to Snowboard DVD

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This easy-to-understand step-by-step guide covers everything you want to know to get started. Who better than to learn from Expert Snowboarder Kevin Ryan, who has been teaching beginners how to snowboard for over 10 years.

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- Learn quick, using these simple mental focus and physical training strategies
- Use 1 snowboarding lesson to the fullest, using this guide to accomplish snowboarding turns in no time
- Know your "snowboarding position", without question - for better, easier and fall-free riding
- Get the best quality snowboard equipment without paying too much, including clothes and gear that make you look cool but also keep you dry and warm
- Super board control tips and easy snowboard maintenance and do-it-yourself repairs (you'll now more than 90% of snowboarders on the slopes!)
- Don't limit yourself - with this all-in-one snowboarding start-up guide, you can be doing intermediate snowboard tricks, advanced techniques and more...
- Click here >> Learn Snowboarding

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Waxing and tuning your snowboard will help your performance on the slopes. You can easily take your board into a shop and have them wax and tune it for you, but if you're looking to save a few bucks, I've found that it's not too difficult to do it yourself.

If you want to know how to hot wax and tune your snowboard, here are two sites that offer step-by-step instructions from deburring and edge tuning to base cleaning, repair and waxing. There are even helpful photos.

Click here >> Tuning, Repair & Maintenance

Pocket Snowboard Tuner
Start by sharpening your snowboard edges. For smoother, easier turns and maintain a good "biting" edge, you want to sharpen the side and base edges of your snowboard. The pocket tuner is really easy to use, and is a great tool for beginners because it automatically sharpens at the desired angle - no guessing. (Note: if you have any nicks or burrs on your edges, use a Pocket Stone to remove them before tuning. A pocket stone is also useful for smoothing your edges after tuning.

Super Z Snowboard Base Cleaner
The next step is to clean your board, removing old wax, dirt and grime. Super Z is safe for the environment, and for this large 12 oz bottle, you're getting a good deal. Allow 15-20 minutes drying time before waxing. Snowboard-specific cleaners are recommended, as they are safe for your board. They also work much better (I've done the comparison test).

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Snowboards, Snowboard Boots and Snowboard BindingsI buy most of my gear at Evogear - they always have lots of discounted equipment, and they offer a low-price guarantee all the time. They have so many sales going on, sometimes I wonder how they make money - their equipment is good stuff!

Looking for used or demo snowboard equipment? Evogear has that too - many times up to 70% off the original price on boards and gear that's still fairly new. Plus you get free shipping. did I mention that above?

Men's Snowboard Jackets | Chick's Snowboard Jackets
Features to look for: waterproof but also breathable, windproof and moisture-wicking material. Other quality features are sealed seems, to ensure you stay dry and venting systems (zippers in the underarm area for cooling off) and zippered pockets, so you don't lose you stuff. Make sure you have a roomy fit to allow for freedom of movement on the slopes. Also, a jacket with an innner lining that zips out can be convenient if the temperature changes during the day.

Men's Snowboard Pants | Chick's Snowboard Pants
Especially as you're learning, make sure your pants are waterproof. They will greatly help with all the falling that you will do. Speaking of falling, you will want some sort of butt padding. There are padded shorts and body pads you can buy, but I read somewhere that you can stick a knit hat in your butt, and it works. I can attest to this theory, seeing that I used it my entire first two seasons and escaped without injury.

Base Layers/First Layer Clothing
Your base layer, or long underwear, is meant to keep you dry and maintain body temperature.