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Snowboarding Tips & Equipment : How to Slow Down on a Snowboard

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Slowing down on a snowboard is accomplished with a move called the side slide, or snow plow, which involves putting pressure on the heels. Keep the toes up in the air when slowing down with help from the manager of a sport shop in this free video on snowboarding tips. Expert: Matt Hall Contact: www.outspokin.com Bio: Matt Hall is the service manager at the Outspokin Bicycle and Sport shop in Newbury, NH Filmmaker: Adam Brisbine

Beginner: Snowboarding at night?

Thursday, March 5, 2009

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bmusementpark asked: My friends and I will be heading off to Mt Hood Meadows and it’ll be my first time snowboarding. The lessons begin at 6:00pm and by then it’ll be dark. How much more difficult is it to learn during the night? Also, is it a lot less busy during the night (particularly the beginner [...]

What snowboard am I compatible with?

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

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Samm asked: My friends go to Tahoe almost every chance they get, and so I’m trying to buy snowboard gear. I’ve already found a snowboard I got my eyes set on, which is a Burton Chicklet. The longest its style comes in is 131cm because it’s Juniors; I don’t see why I wouldn’t fit it [...]

I’ve been lying to my friends about my snowboard skills?

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

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R.A.M asked: How do I tell them that I’m a beginner?

can kids use womens/mens snowboards?

Saturday, January 3, 2009

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eorehawk asked: (my friends sister only likes the adult boards)snowboarding lesson

Are Salomon pulse snowboards good for a medium beginner?

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

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warboy1772 asked: i just started snowboarding a couple of months ago and been going almost everyother weekend. i cant go everyweekend cause of school. The whole renting thing is annoying me cause all of my friends already own a board and they all have to wait for me. oh and by the way im 14 and [...]

If I’m traveling but under 18, how can I get cheaper rides from place to place?

Thursday, December 11, 2008

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kayxren asked: My friends & I are planning a snowboarding trip but we need a way to get there because although my friends have driver’s licenses, they are junior ones because we are all under 18. We live in NYC but we’re trying to get to Macungie, PA. Does anyone know any traveling tips to [...]

How quickly can I learn to snowboard?

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

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Liteson asked: I am athletic, coordinated, and I snow skied for several years when I was a kid. I never rode a skateboard. I want to take a lesson before I go with friends. I want to be cool and not dorky. Can you give me some advice, what to wear, [...]