Wednesday, January 10, 2007

Good Read On Snowboarding!

 

Snowboarding Tricks - What Not To Do
By Jessica A

So, you've decided to learn how to do some really neat snowboarding tricks? That's a great idea. You can look really cool in front of your friends, show off your stuff, and maybe even gain a fan club. Okay, well maybe you won't get a fan club, but you will look really cool.

Before you start, you should really do a lot of research and hang out with some experienced snowboarders. However, there are some serious Don'ts that you should learn about as well. Here are some tips and guidelines you can follow.

Do Not:

Buy boots that are too small for you. When you try the boots on, they should feel comfortable. A lot of people think that if they hurt a little, it's okay because you will break them in. This is simply not true. You want your feet to be secure, but not to the point that you feel they are in a vice.

Buy a long board to learn with. Don't buy an expensive board to start with, you want to get a cheap board so you can mess it up during all your learning mistakes without too much worry.You are, after all, just starting out. Getting a long board or anything that costs too much is really not a good choice.

Get frustrated or embarrassed when you fall. Big deal. Do you know how many times professionals like Sean White have fallen? Tons. Everyone falls, it is just something you have to go through if you are going to become really good at any snowboard trick.

Try advanced snowboarding tricks too quickly. Begin with the simple ones. The harder stuff will come with time.

Practice all by yourself. Always have a group of buddies with you when you're practicing your tricks in case you seriously hurt yourself. It has happened to many people in the past and it will in the future. At least have one other person with you.

Alright, well that was enough for today.
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