TxTopsyCrett

When we were in Steamboat this past January I was against the lessons. I have been wakeboarding for years so I thought I could get snowboarding down pretty quickly. You know, same concept, board strapped to your feet and use your hips to maneuver. WRONG. My girlfriend talked me into a full day lesson and boy am I glad she did. wakeboarding is nothing like snowboarding other than the board being strapped to your feet. So, when I get to Breck in Dec. I'm definitely taking lessons again. Thanks for the awesome advice.

tonyisnowhere

I so agree with taking a private lesson or two. I am a beginner too and that helped me so much. Also before you should start longboarding or freebording. Riding one or both of those boards will help if you don't have any board discipline. Since I was a longboard rider prior to snowboarding it gave me a huge advantage when it came time for my snowboard lesson compared to a non board rider.

Edit: OPPS Just read you do have some type of boarding down.... sorry

sxdaca

I'm from pa I ride in small mountain but I have a lot of fun bc I love snowboarding. I joined this forum bc there's a lot of people who demo every year and there's lots of experience. I'm looking for advice.

StimulisRK

22 from NY.

I'm driving out to Utah in December....I just need a place to stay through February haha. Still haven't found anything.

melopuff

Hello from New Zealand!

I'm Melody, 22 and from Auckland.
Started snowboarding last week on a trip to Christchurch, now I'm completely obsessed! I'm a total noob but an enthusiastic one, figured with more practice I can only get better!

Joined the forum to read up on snowboarding and get some tips to use on the slopes.
Would also love to chill with any other newbie locals - so if anyone is at Turoa this weekend gimme a buzz

Can't wait to hit up more of the South Island next year and possibly head to Japan in 2013!

bisteinee

A 31 cheers from Germany.
2nd saison beginning soon.

poutanen

Welcome to the club... What's snowboarding like in the land of Kiwis?

melopuff

Hahaha I'm going to have to say FANTASTIC!! But really, Queenstown and Wanaka have some really sick places to ride. I hear good things about Treble Cone and Cardrona.

Personally only been to one mountain (Mt Hutt) but heading to Ruapehu this weekend YAYYY, will have to report back but snowfall seems to be looking good for the end of season.

I shall leave you with some pics of Mt Hutt, taken from the car and the bunny hill.

poutanen

Well I was planning a trip to Argentina next summer (my summer) but I might have to rethink that. Looked up Mt Hutt and it looks pretty good!

On the other hand just looked up flights and it would be about $2600 CDN which is retarded. A return flight to Argentina would be $2000 for the same times. I guess there'll be no summer boarding for me!

Anyway, enjoy the sport, I've been doing it for 20 years and don't think I'll ever get bored...

IdahoFreshies

Hello, welcome to the site and enjoy your stay! Watch out for the trolls, LED snowboards, and robot gargoyles.

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