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Good observations. For me, it depends on the board. Sometimes I like sandwitches and sometimes I like burritos
Thanks for sharing that pdx82, but how can you be sure that the sidewall construction is the one and only thing that makes your newer board a better board for you? Is it not possible to be by chance that you like the newer baord more?
Good point pdx82, being comfortable with speed is a big part of learning to land jumps — especially bigger ones. Also, with speed control just keep in mind that you cannot stop on a dime. Slowing down quickly is going to make you wreck a lot, so choose a line where you have plenty of space to control your speed — whether that be trying to slow down or gain more spped for the next jump.
I go powerkiting in the summer. It is a superb upper-body workout. I have gottem pretty good at handling my 5 meter (15 ft wide) kite, so I am looking for a mountainboard to ride with it. Other than that I like biking and inline skating.Other “sideways” sports are always good for off-season coodination – skateboarding, mountainboarding, golf, etc…
Hi,This is a matter of personal taste. I can tell you that most people choose strap bindings over step-ins. I am not saying that step-ins are bad, but there may be a reason for that. Check out some online shops http://www.frostyrider.com/shops/online_shops.htm for my favorite bindings which are Flow (hybrid), Burton Strap and step-in, and Technine (Strap).Pizzoouut!Frost-o-matic
hey i also skim board down south which if you dont no is in the ocean on fiberglass boards but would that kinda wax work i mean like skim board wax
Nope. For snowboarding you need either snowboard or ski wax.
It is a lot like with other sports. If you have your own equipment, you will get used to how it performs and will be more comfortable with it. Most people rent the first few times out, then shop around to buy their own snowboarding gear.The advantages of buying your own gear is the cost. So most people rent a couple times to get a taste if snowboarding is something they would like to continue doing. If so, then they look to buy their own equipment.
Sure thing dude, I hate when that crap happens too! Here is a tip for ya. You want your board to go straight but don't stand flat on your board. Ride slightly on heelside or toeside, whichever is uphill. Even on flat terrain, no part of the mountain is totally flat. Eye down the trail and feel with your feet for the uphill side, then ride that side — just a little. Don't go to the edge so much that you tip over, but just enough to pressure the edge. Also, try to get as much speed as you can. This will help with balance and get the crappy part over with faster.
Burton snowboards rock, no doubt. The terms you are referring to are simply the titles for measurements that are taken on the board. Here is the low-down on that for ya:Overall Length – (or simply “length”) Length of the board in cm from tip to tail. Longer boards are for larger riders.Running Length – The length in cm of the base of the board that actually contacts the snow.Waist Width – The most important sizing factor. Hold the board up on end and check out it's babelicious hourglass shape. The measure ment of thenarrowest part of the waist across the base of the board is the waist width. Riders with smaller feet look for a narrower waist width here (or smaller number) and big footers look for 26cm+.Sidecut Depth – Tilt the board up on edge all the way 90 degrees. See the gap between the floNow this is a GREAT question! Basically, a stiffer snowboarding boot will restrict movement of the foot and ankle in trade for additional support. My stiff boots are awesome for freeriding and boarder-x but they are not as cool in the halfpipe since I can't seem to get all the grabs — just cant flex and tweak enough, ya know. Conversely, a softer snowboarding boot will allow almost full range of motion, but be careful on the run down to the park, you moght not have enough support for handling things like chunky snow, slop, compressions, or other terrain changes at higher speeds!Rock on!F.R.
