How to Snowboard - Basic Technique Tips for Beginner Snowboarders You’ve got the gear, you’ve got your ticket, you’re ready to ride the lifts, what comes next? The fun part of course! At its core, snowboarding is all about making turns to control your speed down a hill. Turns don...
Black slopes are the hardest runs. They are steep, often bumpy and generally reserved for experienced snowboarders. LOOK WHERE YOU WANT TO GO Keep your eyes looking forward, not at the ground! Photo: iStock It’s tempting as a snowboarding beginner to look at the floor. Don’t do this. ...
The first basic thing to understand as a beginner snowboarder is whether you are Goofy or Regular. And this doesn’t mean your style of humour! This actually refers to which foot is going to be your lead foot. Get a friend to give you a gentle shove from behind and whichever foot you...
Beginner snowboarders often carve the slope, a smooth, fluid turning technique, or butter, which involves flexing the board’s nose or tail while in motion. Advanced riders might tackle a jib, using rails or boxes to slide, and kickers, specially designed jumps, to perform aerial tricks. A ...
7 days of snowboarding holiday vs 5 days plus lessons? Pick the 5 days option if you are a beginner. You won’t be disappointed. It’s a good idea for you to keep this habit when you have reached a higher level. I still book myself 1-2 snowboarding lessons every winter season nowad...
Fear of making an idiot of yourself is the single biggest turn-off for beginner skiers. So here are ten things to do before your first ski holiday.
5. Can snowboarding be dangerous for beginners? Yes, snowboarding can be dangerous for beginners if they don’t have theright equipment. Make sure you have the right shoes, bindings, and a helmet to protect your head. If you are a beginner and still have doubts, consult an experienced snow...
Snowboarding Tricks and Tips for the 2024 Winter Season ByScott Meldrum January 28, 2024 From beginner to advanced, we share simple tips and hacks to master snowboarding insane tricks for the 2024 winter season! Continue reading Snowboarding Tricks and Tips for the 2024 Winter Season Skiing Ski...
Kayakingis a great sport for any beginner to learn. Likecycling, it’s relatively simple to pick up. Within a few hours you’ll be paddling along happily. There are so many different types of kayaking – from flatwater kayaking to sea kayaking and whitewater kayaking. ...
Nathan Gallagher gives ePHOTOzine some tips for capturing snowboarders. As well as advice on camera settings and panning, Nathan also shares tips you may not have thought of such as the following: "Build up a good relationship with the people you're shooting, it's a team effort. Besides, ...