It is possible to learn the fundamentals of snowboarding within a few days, however there are enough challenges, techniques, and styles which will keep you interested for years.
There are two different positions for snowboarding that you can use. The first and most popular position is where your left foot goes first. In the second position, the right foot goes in front of the left. I recommend you learn from a qualified snowboarding instructor who will demonstrate both to you. It really is a matter of personal preference as to which position you find best.
Snowboarders have to shift their weight between their heels and their toes – which is one of the main differences from skiers who shift their weight from side to side. Snowboarding technique is similar to surfing or skateboarding in terms of shifting your weight. One of the first things you will learn snowboard training is how to shift your weight. Shifting your weight forward will make you snowboard downhill and also pick up some speed! You have probably already guessed that shifting your weight backwards will slow you down.
I recommend you rent a snowboard if you are just starting out snowboard training, once you decided you like it you can visit snowboard shops and buy your own. It is also possible to rent snowboard clothing when you are learning to snowboard to help keep the initial costs down. However, a few snowboard holidays can soon make it cheaper to get your own snowboard gear – but as a beginner rent as much as you can and make a purchase later if you like.
I recommend you wear goggles to protect your eyes and you can either rent or buy your own from snowboard shops either in resorts or online.
Snowboard jump
