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going snowboarding for the first time.. what to bring
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motrin.
Seriously, the first time i went snowboarding, i was in a lot of pain afterwards.
I personally don't like wearing jeans while snowboarding/skiing because they feel too constrictive.
Do you have layers like thermal underware and then jogging/running pants to put on under? Its a lot more comfortable like that.
Get a hat and some sunglasses and you should be fine.
Seriously, the first time i went snowboarding, i was in a lot of pain afterwards.
I personally don't like wearing jeans while snowboarding/skiing because they feel too constrictive.
Do you have layers like thermal underware and then jogging/running pants to put on under? Its a lot more comfortable like that.
Get a hat and some sunglasses and you should be fine.
George P Burdell
Lifer
Medical insurance card.
HardcoreRobot
Lifer
bear spray and antivenin
Scarpozzi
Lifer
You'll be going really slow, so you won't really need goggles, but they can't hurt because they stick to your face and prevent glare. (I recommend amber colored lenses)
Get a helmet. If you catch an edge while learning to turn, you can fall backwards and slam your head on ice if the slopes have any icy spots....
Other than that...pad your knees and your backend as much as possible, but stick to wearing padded snowboard pants if possible. They should be made out of thick, but light material. I prefer Black-Dot as a namebrand. They usually have some decent equipment for cheaper than the names like Burton, etc...
Don't worry about your snowboard, boots, or bindings. When you go to rent, they'll hook you up with what you need. Just remember to pace yourself....and get wrist guards if you have a tendency to put your hands in front of you when you're falling forward.... With snowboarding, you're better off learning to roll and take the fall without putting your hands out. Broken wrists are common injuries.
If it's really cold out....like 2 degrees and blowing snow in your face at 30mph, you should look like this. Link
Get a helmet. If you catch an edge while learning to turn, you can fall backwards and slam your head on ice if the slopes have any icy spots....
Other than that...pad your knees and your backend as much as possible, but stick to wearing padded snowboard pants if possible. They should be made out of thick, but light material. I prefer Black-Dot as a namebrand. They usually have some decent equipment for cheaper than the names like Burton, etc...
Don't worry about your snowboard, boots, or bindings. When you go to rent, they'll hook you up with what you need. Just remember to pace yourself....and get wrist guards if you have a tendency to put your hands in front of you when you're falling forward.... With snowboarding, you're better off learning to roll and take the fall without putting your hands out. Broken wrists are common injuries.
If it's really cold out....like 2 degrees and blowing snow in your face at 30mph, you should look like this. Link
You never wear jeans while snowboarding/skiing. Cotton doesn't help you keep warm.
Anyways, you will want to bring some waterproof snowpants, because you'll be on your ass a lot. As far as board length, probably around 150. It's been a long while since I've been, but I haven't grown in ages, so the size is about right, if I remember correctly 😉
Anyways, you will want to bring some waterproof snowpants, because you'll be on your ass a lot. As far as board length, probably around 150. It's been a long while since I've been, but I haven't grown in ages, so the size is about right, if I remember correctly 😉
SpunkyJones
Diamond Member
Gortex Pants! My God man, your going to be on your ass most of the day, keep it dry.
clickynext
Platinum Member
Padding, waterproof stuff, and if the snow is rock hard, ice-like, might consider not snowboarding, because last week I almost broke my wrist trying to do it, just from repeatedly falling on it on the hard ice, and it was my 3rd time snowboarding.