I dont know anything about snow boarding but i want to try it. So where and how do i start?

Question

Thank you in advance everyone :D

Answer 1

Where - at a mountain.

Get yourself a lesson.  That's the best thing you can do to learn safely and easily.  It's possible to teach yourself but you will pick up bad habits and not have much fun for the first week or so.  

Some people on here are saying that you don't need a lesson and while you can teach yourself it's not a great idea.  The instructors are trained to break everything down so you can have all the key elements of snowboarding learned quickly.  Lessons also make sure you're safe while you're learning and that everyone else on the slopes are safe from having you flail in their way.  It's a courtesy thing.

Rent your board the first few trips up.  The staff will fit you with the right board for you and you can try out a few sizes this way before you decide to buy one.

Wear waterproof pants, jacket and gloves.  You'll probably spend a fair amount of time falling over on your first day or two and you don't want to be wet as well as sore.  Under that gear wear as much non-cotton clothing as you can, it'll keep you warm even if it's damp.  Long underwear is your friend.

Answer 2

Take a lesson or two first!! A qualified Instructor will make it much easier and lass painful than if you borrow your friends gear and give it a go. If you like it enough go to a shop find someone who knows what they are talking about and get your gear! Also dont buy the most expensive stuff either, its like trying to learn standard in a porche, it does nothing for you.

Answer 3

Go sign up for a beginner's lesson on snowboarding. Today was my first time snowboarding (i took a lesson) and it was great!!!!

In the lesson, the instructors will teach you about the board, how to strap in and all that stuff.

Answer 4

I wouldn't recommend going alone so get a friend to go with you (preferably someone who has snow boarded before).  Find a place to get a rental snowboard if you don't have one.  Get a helmet if you don't have one and wear it.  Start with the starter (beginner slopes first).  Start with half days so you don't end up really sore and you will get used to it.  I didn't take classes but it might help.  The key is to take it slow and work up to more challenging runs.

Answer 5

well, i didnt take any lesson on the first time i went snowboarding... i just observed how the people turns, their position, their arms position when they turn, their weight shift while riding.... and then i started going on the lowest slopes until i felt comfortable and then i went to the bigger ones..

but u can take lessons if u want, i just think its a waste of time and money..

Answer 6

Find a resort near you, be sure to put on thermals, layers, and waterproof jacket, pants, gloves and you'll want a beanie and goggles. Go down and go to the window and you can either ask for a day pass and board and boots rentals or get some kind of lesson pack. I started without lessons though and I did just fine, you really just learn by practice. Put your front binding on before getting on the lift and slide by pushing with your back foot and then putting it on the board slightly to the left of your back binding. You'll do the same getting off the lift. Don't worry about falling people will be there to help you up, just make sure you start on the bunny hill. Then just sit and put your other binding in and start practicing! To stop, you have to turn by leaning to the left or right. Control is in your back foot. Keep your back straight and just bend your knees and stick your butt out. You'll pick up on everything else with practice! Hope this helps.