When it comes to snow boarding I always tell people that the most important thing that you have to consider is safety. Not just your own safety, but also the safety of others, please read through my tips whether you are an expert snow boarder that has never crashed, or if you are about to hit the slopes for the first time in your life. Whatever level you are at, snow boarding safety is important to everyone.
Tip Number 1
Snow Boarding Equipment Safety
Before you jump on a board you need to check that it is working properly and that there is nothing wrong with the board itself. You also need to check that it is the correct size, and that it is holding your snow boarding shoes properly. The fact is that when you are snow boarding, you rely on the safety of the board just as much as you do on your own skill.
Snow Boarding Clothing
If you are hitting the slopes you have to understand that looking great and being safe are two different things altogether. If you are considering what kind of glasses to wear then do not think that your average sun glasses will do the trick. When you are snow boarding it is possible to be blinded by the snow, or least get sore eyes, so make sure that you have proper UV protection for a start. The next step is to think about how you are going to keep warm. This is very serious as if you are not warm then it can do more than just ruin a days snow boarding. What you should do is wear warm clothing underneath your snow boarding gear, and you also have to 100% make sure that everything that you are wearing is water proof. Everyone has had a snow ball fight wearing gloves that aren’t water proof. Were your hands cold? Of course they were. That is why your clothing must be waterproof. The next step when it comes to clothing is thinking about your safety, and by safety I mean padding. Yes folks, looking like a football player when you hit the slopes is the best thing to do, you can be sure to have a lot less pain when you fall.
Snow Boarding – Food and Water
When you are snow boarding it is important that you eat and drink enough to get by. When you are going to the slopes it is not recommended that you eat too much before you start, but make sure that you have a healthy snack and be sure to drink plenty of water. People always think that because it may be cold, that they are not thirsty, however this a reason why many people get dehydrated on the slope. Did you know that more people suffer dehydration from skiing than from long jump, table tennis and dancing put together. Why is that? Because people need to think about what they need, rather than the usual signs that they may be thirsty. However, when people do go snow boarding accidents can happen and that is why you must be prepared. When you go on a long run you should take emergency food and drink. What I mean by this is around 1 litre of water and maybe cereal bars or something. What we are talking about is calories, fat and protein. This means that if anything bad was ever to happen then you could surely get something to eat and drink, and that will make you last longer in a bad situation.
When you are snow boarding safety is of paramount importance. Everyone can still enjoy themselves, but they should take precautions when they do. What I recommend is that people should take a mobile phone with them when they go snow boarding, and also bring a replacement SIM card. Why is that? Because if you do not get a signal out on the slopes then you will double your chances of getting one, if you have a phone that uses a different operator. A replacement battery is also a great idea, but only for emergencies!
Snow Boarding Training
If you need snowboarding training then it is important that you make sure that the training you get is good, and from an appropriately trained snow boarding trainer. That is why you have to consider ways that this can be done to meet the needs, and goals that you have set yourself. What I always tell people is that there is no point in telling yourself that you are going to be the best snowboarder in the world, because that just isn’t going to happen in a few months. What I done was set myself the challenge of being able to do the second most challenging slope, of three at my local snowboarding centre. Once I set myself this challenge I had something to work towards and a goal that I could aim to achieve. This is what you should do, and the chances of getting further in the sport are greatly increased. Once I achieved this goal, my next goal was to handle the most difficult slope and then to improve my times and agility after that. You should set goals before you start snowboarding training and then you will be more likely to achieve your goals in the shortest time.
The next thing that you have to do is decide what kind of training you want to undertake. Many people just try and teach themselves and to be honest it really is not worth it, unless you are doing it for the pride of saying that you taught yourself how to snowboard, if this is the case then you are going to have to get lessons at one point if you want to be one of the best so I would tell you just to give up now. The next type of person is the type that decides that they will teach themselves the DIY way. This means that all they do is read books, read stuff on the internet and ask people for help that are friends or people that they meet down their local snowboarding centre. This is fine, but it is also kind of stupid and kind of pointless. It is a waste of time, but if you do not have the money to afford proper tuition then this is fine with me, at least you will get somewhere if not as fast as others! The next kind of snowboarding training can be split into two kinds. The road name for it is getting professional tuition from a trained snow boarding instructor. This can be split up into group lessons, and individual lessons. So you are probably wondering about the difference between each.
Those who chose to get individual instruction will be doing so at a higher cost, and the reason for this is simple. If you are getting individual instruction then it actually means that there is nobody to share the cost of an instructor but if you are doing it in company and with others then they are also making a contribution towards the salary or wage of the person that is teaching you. That is why I actually recommend getting solo instruction after you have managed to pick up the basics. This is a sure way to save money, and improve your ability down the slopes. Good luck and I am sure that you will be whizzing down the slopes in no time!
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