any snowboarders on here?
Discussion
Ive been ski-ing for years but finally took the plunge and had my first snowboarding lesson at Hemel snow centre last night -
and i loved it!
going again next week to hopefully finish the basics and be allowed on the big slope.
is it worth getting a pair of boots for myself even if i'm only going to be a recreational boarder?
it makes sense but the hire boots seemed fit for purpose.
also, should i consider getting a board and bindings - presumably the hire boards/bindings are set up for a broader stance etc rather than having my own kit which could be fitted properly to me ('i'm short so need them closer together).
ebay has lots of kit for reasonable money and snow and rock has vastly more expensive kit.
any pointers or advice would be greatly recieved.
think i may have found me a new hobby!
and i loved it!
going again next week to hopefully finish the basics and be allowed on the big slope.
is it worth getting a pair of boots for myself even if i'm only going to be a recreational boarder?
it makes sense but the hire boots seemed fit for purpose.
also, should i consider getting a board and bindings - presumably the hire boards/bindings are set up for a broader stance etc rather than having my own kit which could be fitted properly to me ('i'm short so need them closer together).
ebay has lots of kit for reasonable money and snow and rock has vastly more expensive kit.
any pointers or advice would be greatly recieved.
think i may have found me a new hobby!
cheers greenie!
i'll be buying some boots. is there a way to pick the right size?
the snow centre only had half sizes so i went with 7.5 as its the closest to my shoe size (7)- i didnt really allow for thick socks so they felt very tight. i couldnt really move my feet in them at all. is that the point?
i'll be buying some boots. is there a way to pick the right size?
the snow centre only had half sizes so i went with 7.5 as its the closest to my shoe size (7)- i didnt really allow for thick socks so they felt very tight. i couldnt really move my feet in them at all. is that the point?
mattnunn said:
I snow boarded for some time in my 20s, it's great fun until you break your wrists, ankles, nose, legs and fingers. (or a combination of any/all) It's a young 'uns thing though, I went back to skiing (before having children and being skint)
Spend money on the bindings, they're more important than the board for beginners.
Usual mantra of buy cheap buy twice applies, assuming you go more than once that is.
exactly. i ski pretty much every other year, boots are all i personally own. wasnt sure if boarding was any different in that respect.Spend money on the bindings, they're more important than the board for beginners.
Usual mantra of buy cheap buy twice applies, assuming you go more than once that is.
cheers.
Melchett said:
I have just started myself, I did the 3 lessons at the MK snowdome and have had two sessions on the main slope on my own. Not afraid of falling over anymore but I have already picked up some bad habits.
The first thing I would consider buying is a helmet. The smell of those hire ones is shocking!
god! the first thing i did when i got home was spend ages washing the smell of someone elses sweat out of my hair.The first thing I would consider buying is a helmet. The smell of those hire ones is shocking!
NinjaPower said:
This is quite interesting, because I'm similar to the OP, and I too fancy trying a bit of boarding.
I have been skiing pretty much every year for 20 years (started when I was 12), and I'm would consider myself fairly competent now. I'm comfortable on red runs and whilst pissed...
Despite wanting to have a go at boarding, I'm a bit reluctant to be reset back to being a beginner again as I would probably find it a bit frustrating I suppose.
Anyone been a long-time skier and made the switch to boarding? How did you get on with it?
we had a 90 minute lesson (there were 4 of us). the snow centre works on a 4 level scale. 1 being a complete novice on a board, 4 being ready to go onto the main slope.I have been skiing pretty much every year for 20 years (started when I was 12), and I'm would consider myself fairly competent now. I'm comfortable on red runs and whilst pissed...
Despite wanting to have a go at boarding, I'm a bit reluctant to be reset back to being a beginner again as I would probably find it a bit frustrating I suppose.
Anyone been a long-time skier and made the switch to boarding? How did you get on with it?
we managed to get from level 1 to the beginning of level 3 in the 90 mins. our instructor said he has had some people that have picked it up and done it all in an hour (skateboarders) and those who have given up after 3 hours stuck at level 1.
its a very different feeling to skiing, it took me a while to stop hating the fact my feet were fixed.
booked up for sunday evening to (hopefully) finish levels 3 & 4 then ready for the solo boarding assessment.
Well, finished all the training i needed yo be allowed on the big slope alone. Took 3 lessons so quite happy with that, going to have a few sessions on my own just to practice what i have learnt already then back in to tuition to learn some more advanced stuff.
Took a trip to ellis brigham in covent garden to look at kit - some very nice shiny yhings in there! Only thing that stopped me from parting with a lump of cash was the boots i wanted weren't in my size.
Took a trip to ellis brigham in covent garden to look at kit - some very nice shiny yhings in there! Only thing that stopped me from parting with a lump of cash was the boots i wanted weren't in my size.
Well, i took the plunge and bought some kit.
My gear currently consists of
Burton "white collection" board
32 "prospect" boots
Flow "the 5" bindings
Giro surface s lid
As well as as many fleece lined pants as i could get!
Overall i am happy with my set up as a beginner but i do want to change the bindings for something with a good toe strap. The flows are fantastic for the snowdome because you spend so much time with one foot out that they really speed things up.
For my (booked) trip this xmas i'll replace them with traditional strap bindings with toe straps.
I love it. Im still not very good but its just the feeling you get moving over the snow - luckily the 2 guys who started with me are just as keen so that makes life easier.
Big thank you to all on this thread who gave advice.
My gear currently consists of
Burton "white collection" board
32 "prospect" boots
Flow "the 5" bindings
Giro surface s lid
As well as as many fleece lined pants as i could get!
Overall i am happy with my set up as a beginner but i do want to change the bindings for something with a good toe strap. The flows are fantastic for the snowdome because you spend so much time with one foot out that they really speed things up.
For my (booked) trip this xmas i'll replace them with traditional strap bindings with toe straps.
I love it. Im still not very good but its just the feeling you get moving over the snow - luckily the 2 guys who started with me are just as keen so that makes life easier.
Big thank you to all on this thread who gave advice.
Just been to the dome at hemel again. Popped into snow & rock on the way out, they are having an end of season sale.
Walked away with these as a replacement for my 2nd hand flows.
AP fastec cast
They had 40% off so got them for a ton.
Yhey have the same style flip back as flows but better ratchets and a good toe strap. I'll try them out in the next few days!
Walked away with these as a replacement for my 2nd hand flows.
AP fastec cast
They had 40% off so got them for a ton.
Yhey have the same style flip back as flows but better ratchets and a good toe strap. I'll try them out in the next few days!
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