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Expertise

Almost anything related to learning snowboarding.

Experience in the area

12 years teaching with the Aspen skiing company

Publications

freshstartsnowboarding.com

Education/Credentials

A.S.I.A. certified level 3 teaching professional

What do you like about this subject?

What is ther not to like. Once you get past the learning curve in this sport; your skills soar. It is less technical then skiing. (one wide ski) Powder on a snowboard is like being in Heaven. (even though I have not been there yet).

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

Could get more proficient in Halfpipe and specific terminogoloy...

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Recent Answers from Kurt Kalinna

2011-09-12 Cleaning the Board:

ROCKY-Well the truth is (as far as I know):  Once you get any marks they are pretty difficult to change.  I know you want to keep it nice; but also remember if you are not using it and trashin then your

2009-12-20 board size:

Generally they reccommend the snowboard be between your nose and chin. However if you enjoy being on a smaller board and feel it still gives you the stability you need then more power to you.  It does

2009-10-13 whats a good board for a beginner/intermediate?:

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

2008-11-30 waxing:

 Alvin=  my main strength is in teaching the SB ; but i think i can give you a logical response. Some boards like Ride or K2 should be good to go and even be waxed. Others it may be good to wax; but not

2008-09-21 Snowboarding:

Yes Brenda-  obviously it is pretty hard to get to specifics without being on the snow with you to demo concepts. One thing to try is to set the board 45 deegrees from the fall line (where ball rolls down

 

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