Getting started with snowboarding
If you are planning to start snowboarding you are not doing anything wrong. Very few people can keep themselves away from the excitement and thrill of this adventure sport. Though, it is a popular belief that training for such adventure sport as snowboarding should start at a young age as it need flexibility yet it is never too late. Don’t be worried if you are not that young because training and exercises are enough to flex you up.
So let’s get started with snow boarding. Wait!! Don’t rush out now to buy a new snowboard. Let’s explore what are the necessary equipments and measures needed.
So let’s get started with snow boarding. Wait!! Don’t rush out now to buy a new snowboard. Let’s explore what are the necessary equipments and measures needed.
Your needs for Snowboarding
We will discuss what you need in parts.
Equipments you need:
o Snowboard
o Snowboots
o Backpack
o Helmet
o Sunglasses
o Wrist guards
o Tailbone guards (optional)
Appropriate clothing
o Long underwear for both upper and lower sections preferably synthetic as cotton gets wet.
o Middle layer clothing like sweat shirts or turtle necks
o Gloves
o Snow board pants and jacket (insulating and made of waterproof material)
o Helmet or winter hat
o Neck cover to keep you warm
Snowboarding accessories
o Lipgurads
o Hand and foot warmers
o Sunscreen (reflection on the snow may give you sunburns)
Finally, last but perhaps the most important, proper training because without being trained properly in handling the snowboard and the terrain you may end up in an accident. This point is not to instill fear in you but to make you cautious and make your snowboarding experience a thrilling one and not sad instead.
The snowboard here is the most vital equipment. Discomfort with your snowboard may let painful experiences befall you. So be very careful in choosing a snowboard.
If you are a novice buy a used snowboard (of course that has to be in good shape) because it will not be very intelligent to spend so much in the beginning. As you get to learn and practice you may upgrade you snowboard and other equipments.
So get started with your preparation if you want to catch the wind of this exciting adventure called snowboarding.
Equipments you need:
o Snowboard
o Snowboots
o Backpack
o Helmet
o Sunglasses
o Wrist guards
o Tailbone guards (optional)
Appropriate clothing
o Long underwear for both upper and lower sections preferably synthetic as cotton gets wet.
o Middle layer clothing like sweat shirts or turtle necks
o Gloves
o Snow board pants and jacket (insulating and made of waterproof material)
o Helmet or winter hat
o Neck cover to keep you warm
Snowboarding accessories
o Lipgurads
o Hand and foot warmers
o Sunscreen (reflection on the snow may give you sunburns)
Finally, last but perhaps the most important, proper training because without being trained properly in handling the snowboard and the terrain you may end up in an accident. This point is not to instill fear in you but to make you cautious and make your snowboarding experience a thrilling one and not sad instead.
The snowboard here is the most vital equipment. Discomfort with your snowboard may let painful experiences befall you. So be very careful in choosing a snowboard.
If you are a novice buy a used snowboard (of course that has to be in good shape) because it will not be very intelligent to spend so much in the beginning. As you get to learn and practice you may upgrade you snowboard and other equipments.
So get started with your preparation if you want to catch the wind of this exciting adventure called snowboarding.
