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TobyAvailable
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Questions in the area of snowboarding. Anything from equipment to the sport to ski areas to getting started. | |
Kurt KalinnaU.S.
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Almost anything related to learning snowboarding. | |
BenU.S.
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I can answer questions about learning how to snowboard, trick tips, visualization techniques, setting up a snowboard, what equipment is good and what is not, the culture, how to get sponsored, preventing injury, progressing. I don't have much knowledge of resorts except for Breckenridge, CO | |
JohnnyU.S.
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Most general snowboarding questions. Equipment, technique, locations, and other info. | |
Mike SpindlerU.S.
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I can answer questions about learning to snowboard. I can break down most beginner frustrations and give you some movements to try. Snowboarding is not intuitive but it can be mastered rather quickly with a few suggestions. |
Brent, There's really not much difference. If you got a freestyle board and it is flexible, and the right size for you, you will be the best off for learning all around. You probably wouldn't be
Yes- I think you are on the right track you said it yourself. A all mountain style board might be what you want. Usually length should be between your chin and nose. Consider the weight and flex of the

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