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You used a hash tag. You're gay.

Don't use a clothing iron. They distribute heat very inconsistently, and the wax clogs up the steam holes. Just look on craigslist for a cheap wax iron if you can, cuz they can be pricey.

I don't snowboard anymore, but used to compete in slope style in the USASA, and was sponsored under contract by 3 companies. I rode pipe too but was only mediocre so I stuck with competing in slope style. Coolest place I ever rode was Zermatt, Switzerland (the Matterhorn).

As far as bindings go, there are different sizes but both bindings on your board should be the same because there's no distinction between bindings since some people ride goofy foot and others ride regular. Just take the bindings off and hold them sole to sole to each other. I used to ride with my front binding angled forward a bit, and the rear just a hair forward from being 90 degrees. I liked it that way for riding switch. I also ran my bindings about shoulder width apart, with the bindings setup closer to the rear, just off center for more pop. Good luck man!

Thanks dude. Do you have any general tips like what tricks i should learn first or anything a beginner should know?

i board and i love it since its only for a few months i usually set up a ramp or box in my front yard if i cant go to a slope and i have just as much fun

FITBMX77 wrote:

i board and i love it since its only for a few months i usually set up a ramp or box in my front yard if i cant go to a slope ...more

FITBMX77 wrote:

i board and i love it since its only for a few months i usually set up a ramp or box in my front yard if i cant go to a slope and i have just as much fun

I wish i could do that. It doesn't snow here much, and it's usually only an inch. What board and bindings do you ride?

blaaaaaaaaa wrote:

Thanks dude. Do you have any general tips like what tricks i should learn first or anything a beginner should know?

blaaaaaaaaa wrote:

Thanks dude. Do you have any general tips like what tricks i should learn first or anything a beginner should know?

No prob man! Basically, the best way to progress is work on your board control and learn how to carve good. When carving, regardless of if you are on your heelside edge or toeside, your body from the waist up should ALWAYS be facing down hill. This is very important and you'll get it down without having to think about it if you focus on it a few times you go out. The best way I can describe a toeside turn is to imagine you're standing on your tiptoes a bit, then take the pressure off your toes and you'll be flat on the base of your board. Next, for the heelside turn, put slight pressure on your heel edge by doing a motin like you're standing on your heels. Repeat the motin and you'll be linking turns in no time. Remember, keep your body from the waist up facing downhill the whole time.

Next, practice various grabs off little hips/kickers/boxes etc. Then try 180's, and 360s. Then link the grabs with your spins. Practice spinning both ways too (frontside and backside). Then move to flips. They take some balls but the motion of them are easy compared to technical spins.

My best advice with practicing tricks is to duct tape the edges of your board and take it to the trampoline if you have one. This is the best way to practice getting the motions dialed in, and is pretty fun. That's how I practiced tricks in the off season. Good luck and let me know if you need anymore tips!

I haven't in a couple years, im totes going out again this year though

blaaaaaaaaa wrote:

Thanks dude. Do you have any general tips like what tricks i should learn first or anything a beginner should know?

blaaaaaaaaa wrote:

Thanks dude. Do you have any general tips like what tricks i should learn first or anything a beginner should know?

Madtown608 wrote:

No prob man! Basically, the best way to progress is work on your board control and learn how to carve good. When carving, ...more

Madtown608 wrote:

No prob man! Basically, the best way to progress is work on your board control and learn how to carve good. When carving, regardless of if you are on your heelside edge or toeside, your body from the waist up should ALWAYS be facing down hill. This is very important and you'll get it down without having to think about it if you focus on it a few times you go out. The best way I can describe a toeside turn is to imagine you're standing on your tiptoes a bit, then take the pressure off your toes and you'll be flat on the base of your board. Next, for the heelside turn, put slight pressure on your heel edge by doing a motin like you're standing on your heels. Repeat the motin and you'll be linking turns in no time. Remember, keep your body from the waist up facing downhill the whole time.

Next, practice various grabs off little hips/kickers/boxes etc. Then try 180's, and 360s. Then link the grabs with your spins. Practice spinning both ways too (frontside and backside). Then move to flips. They take some balls but the motion of them are easy compared to technical spins.

My best advice with practicing tricks is to duct tape the edges of your board and take it to the trampoline if you have one. This is the best way to practice getting the motions dialed in, and is pretty fun. That's how I practiced tricks in the off season. Good luck and let me know if you need anymore tips!

I can't believe i haven't tried that yet! I have a trampoline in my back yard.

When I go to a resort people call me "rental" most of the time because I can't afford my own board! With a bike, I won't grow out of it or at least for another 3-5 years. I enjoy it, I just can't afford to do it that often.

Stocksy wrote:

When I go to a resort people call me "rental" most of the time because I can't afford my own board! With a bike, I won't grow ...more

Stocksy wrote:

When I go to a resort people call me "rental" most of the time because I can't afford my own board! With a bike, I won't grow out of it or at least for another 3-5 years. I enjoy it, I just can't afford to do it that often.

Yeah, "rental mental" is what it used to be called. There's truthfully a ton of spoiled ass hole kids out there. Screw em and don't let them bring you down, most are swag fags. That's sadly how it is in sports that require a ton of money.

FITBMX77 wrote:

i board and i love it since its only for a few months i usually set up a ramp or box in my front yard if i cant go to a slope ...more

FITBMX77 wrote:

i board and i love it since its only for a few months i usually set up a ramp or box in my front yard if i cant go to a slope and i have just as much fun

blaaaaaaaaa wrote:

I wish i could do that. It doesn't snow here much, and it's usually only an inch. What board and bindings do you ride?

blaaaaaaaaa wrote:

I wish i could do that. It doesn't snow here much, and it's usually only an inch. What board and bindings do you ride?

i have a world industries board and burton bindings which is fine for me but im getting new board this christmas prob a burton custom i love the way they look

Bump! Anyone been snowboarding this season? I'm hopefully going this Tuesday. I'm gonna try to film some stuff with my friend. It will probably be horrible sense it's been like 9 months or whatever. Cannot wait to hit the slopes i just hope i've retained my skills.

not this winter, but i have a plan to go with about 15 of my friends on spring break!

Used to still got my gear doubtfully get into it to much this year......I'm deffinatly more stoked on snowskates I want to buy a new one

ive always been intrigued by snowskates, where do you ride them?
do most normal slop[es let people ride them?

Usually just build spots at random hills with jumps rails and grind boxes

I had a sweet powder day at Red River on skis...
#stillbetterthansnowboarding

Collin_McClenahan wrote:

Snowboarding is gay, free ski 4 lyfe















#thattwintiplifestyle

Collin_McClenahan wrote:

Snowboarding is gay, free ski 4 lyfe















#thattwintiplifestyle

Just trying to be a smartass, isn't skiing just rollerblading on snow with poles?



But seriously, who cares, just have fun.

Collin_McClenahan wrote:

I had a sweet powder day at Red River on skis...
#stillbetterthansnowboarding

Collin_McClenahan wrote:

I had a sweet powder day at Red River on skis...
#stillbetterthansnowboarding

I run over skiers in my sleep

bmxsteve99 wrote:

ive always been intrigued by snowskates, where do you ride them?
do most normal slop[es let people ride them?

bmxsteve99 wrote:

ive always been intrigued by snowskates, where do you ride them?
do most normal slop[es let people ride them?

I don't think slopes let you, at least not by me... and theyre alright, you just kinda build spots or take em to like cities and such