How many times a season should you go snowboarding?

Question

How many times should a beginner go snowboarding each season?

I cant go often, is that a bad thing?

Also I just started last year, what should i practice? I only know how to stand up and go down the hill with the board face like this _________, i think its called carving. Thats all i can do. lol

And i dont know what proper snow gear to wear. Last year i wore slush pants and they go soaked.

What are the must have things to wear and what are some good brands?

thanks!!! =]

Answer 1

Go snowboarding every day :]

If you can.

Get a board pass! It works out that as long as I go about 16 times in a season, it pays off.

But if you can't get one, then just go as often as you can get out on the slopes.

What you are doing is heelside slip or something like that. Carving involves mostly the edges of the board, and it's more advanced. Try learning how to do the linked turns, by switching to your toe side :] The more you practice, the better you will get. Good luck!

Answer 2

You should go as often as you can. It won't hurt you if you can't go all the time, but it will take longer to learn. If you can do 2-3 days in one week you would improve pretty quickly.

For pants you need some snowboard pants. Get some with at least a 10k waterproof rating. They will keep you dry enough while you're spending some time on your rear. Good brands are 686, Sessions, Bonfire, Betty Rides, Burton, Volcom. But be sure to pay attention to the water proof rating as all these brands make pants that will keep you dry, and those that will not.

Answer 3

to your second question what to wear, wear like snow pants and a snow jaket to keep you warm and dry, wear thermal wear underneath to keep you warmer. where like a sweatshirt or something under your coat to if you want, where warm gloves to if you dont your hand will freeze! and they will go numb and red. i know from experience. lol oh and were thick warm socks too! just basicly dress really warm and dont for get a beanie to keep your ears warm. hope this helps!!!