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Questions in the area of snowboarding. Anything from equipment to the sport to ski areas to getting started.

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I have been riding for 8 yrs.
Also completed Ski Area Management program. (Basically went to school for snowboarding.)

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SubjectDate AskedExpert

Snowboarding9/21/2008Ben
  Q: Hey there! The snowboard boots I recently acquired in a used package are very slightly loose ...
  A: Hey Brenda, Thanks for your question. Boots are the most important aspect of your gear, so they ...
Snowboarding9/21/2008Toby
  Q: Hey there! The snowboard boots I recently acquired in a used package are very slightly loose ...
  A: Have you tried wearing thick socks? Does that make it more comfortable and secure? Dumb question but ...
Option Vega snowboard6/13/2008Ben
  Q: I want to buy the Option Vega snowboard, but I am not sure about the size. I am 53kg, 166cm tall. ...
  A: That is a good snowboard for sure and a good company. Because you don't weigh a whole lot, consider ...
Consistancy3/13/2008Ben
  Q: Hey Ben, I've got a few questions if you don't mind: So I'm trying to get consistant with my ...
  A: yo mike, thanks for a question about actual snowboarding. most people just ask me what board to ...
width3/3/2008Ben
  Q: I just bought a board, and I'm worried that it's too narrow. it's an Option Vega 142, and I wear an ...
  A: I think if your stance angles are out enough it shouldn't be a problem. put your board down on the ...
Trip question1/6/2008Toby
  Q: Where is a good (and inexpensive) place to take two 20 yr old boys for snowboarding. Someplace where ...
  A: Vermont has a good amount of resorts...and gets a good amount of snow. Check out Sugarbush maybe ...
Need info for upcoming trip1/5/2008Ben
  Q: I'm taking my nephews (20 yrs old) on a snowbrdng trip. Is breckenridge a good place for their ...
  A: Breck is a great place to go snowboarding. there's parks for all abilities and lots of different ...
Help Needed!!!!!!!12/19/2007Toby
  Q: My 15 year old son id just shy of 6'1" 155lbs.& size 12 shoes. Just started snowboarding & am now ...
  A: what kind of terrain does your son like to ride? the shorter board will help him in the terrain ...
what board11/6/2007Ben
  Q: I've been riding for like 6 or 7 years and i am unsure about what board to buy. I have had burton ...
  A: Alex. Here's the deal with Rome. A few of the head board designers at Burton quit and struck out ...
gear10/27/2007Toby
  Q: wonder if you can help. I began snowboarding many years ago, but stopped for something like 5 years. ...
  A: check out www.the-house.com they offer many package deals with boots/board/bindings....for a great ...
Gear10/27/2007Ben
  Q: wonder if you can help. I began snowboarding many years ago, but stopped for something like 5 years. ...
  A: hey Conor, Your gear is the most important aspect of you enjoying your time on the mountain, so ...
RE: Bindings10/27/2007Toby
  Q: <quote> "Sorry, but I don't answer homework questions.." </quote> Wow, I thought you were suppose ...
  A: I had no idea I would get sassed for not researching the difference on products. Its more or less a ...
Equipment10/22/2007Ben
  Q: I've been snowboarding for only a year, but I've gotten quite decent at it so I figured I'd buy ...
  A: The OPTION vega is a great choice as far as brand. Option makes really good boards. They probably ...
Just starting out,10/12/2007Ben
  Q: I have never snowboarded before and am going to buy one from a show. I am 6'5 and am wondering how ...
  A: Karrera, well, I'm 5'7" 150 lbs and I ride a 157cm board. My brother is 6'1'' and 200 lbs and ...
sliding rails8/6/2007Ben
  Q: i have been trying to learn how to rail slide but i cant figure out how to do it
  A: Nathaniel, The best thing to do now is to watch tons of videos with guys sliding rails in them. ...
width vs length10/24/2006Toby
  Q: I was wonder if I should get to separate boards for powder and park usually I try and get one for ...
  A: if you can afford two different boards, then go for two. you can find boards today that will mix ...
beginner10/21/2006Toby
  Q: im just a beginner and i need some tips for how to snowboard cause i keep falling i dont know what ...
  A: its hard to TELL someone how to be better at snowboarding, its easier to show them and ride with ...
mountainboarding9/5/2006Toby
  Q: I could not find a category for mountainboard, but it is a snowboard with wheels. So people can ...
  A: not sure if you're asking if the board itself an go through water, or just in general. and how deep ...
snowboards2/22/2006Toby
  Q: Im looking to get a new snowboard. Ive been boarding for 4 years and this whole time have been using ...
  A: in my personal opinion Burton is just a name. they are the leading brand and make some good ...
equipment11/17/2005Toby
  Q: i would like to start snowboarding. First i need a snowboard but i know nothing about it. What kind ...
  A: ebay will have great deals. but make sure to do some research and find the size board that will work ...
places to ski1/5/2005Toby
  Q: Where could i go from chicago to ski during the month of february, of course money is somewhat an ...
  A: it depends on how far you want to drive. i worked in the upper peninsula of michigan and had alot of ...
Lens color5/4/2004Toby
  Q: Which lens color is best for the following skiing conditions: (1) bright sun (2) overcast/shadows ...
  A: for my own personal preference i use these: bright sun: i use usually a yellow/orange tinted lens ...
Snowboarding2/7/2004r man
  Q: I'm new to snowboarding. I've been twice, and I am still very unstable. I just got a board for my ...
  A: First off, it sounds like it might be beneficial for you to get a lesson or two. The initial ...
carving1/5/2004r man
  Q: Hey r man, I'm pretty new to snowboarding but I can get down the mountain without eating too much ...
  A: For turning, I've got a method called the gun and the holster. First, shape your forward hand (if ...
Setting Up8/20/2002snoobored
  Q: I'm a beginner snowboarder and I have rented snowsborads and used other people snowboards many ...
  A: Mary, You should buy the type of boots and bindings that you feel most comfortable in. The stance ...
heel cups8/12/2002snoobored
  Q: My heel tends to lift up as I ride, probably because my boots are the same size as my regular shoes. ...
  A: Ellen, Try and go for another pair of socks or one tube and one thick pair for a day and see if this ...
3 questions7/30/2002Nick
  Q: I've only snowboarded a few times, but I am a natural and am getting good fast. I was very ...
  A: I have not really seen the k2 satellite board yet, but i am not that fon of k2 boards to begin ...
snowboarding7/26/2002Dread Pyrte
  Q: Have any general tips for heel-side turns? Toe-side seems 50 times easier. Guess it's difficult to ...
  A: The only thing I can say is try not to lean back to much, try bending at the waist and keep your ...
waxing my board6/5/2002Nick
  Q: I'm pretty new to snowboarding, and this past year I bought a K2 juju slim, but anyways, I am ...
  A: Knowing when to wax our board is really easy. There are a few way to tell when your board needs to ...
this is for my report that is due soon2/11/2002Nick
  Q: How much does a snowboard cost(From ___to ____)? What is the best kind of snowboard brand on the ...
  A: Hey Brett, Snowboards can cost anywhere from $100 for a cheap board to $800 for a collapsable/2 ...
Brand new board with rust?1/22/2002snoobored
  Q: I bought a new Salomon board (but last year's model) wrapped in plastic. After one use, I noticed ...
  A: Ed, This is a common situation, the board has a small space between the edge, which is the metal ...
Vague about snowboarding!12/3/2001Nick
  Q: I'm planning to go snowboarding and I'm brand new to it! I have a many questions to ask and thanks ...
  A: wow! ok 1. you can wear any coat you want to wear... but there are specific compaies who make ...
what to buy?9/17/2001Nick
  Q: So, I started boarding about 8-10 years ago, I went recreationally for a couple of years and then ...
  A: OK.... so ya have big feet.. So now ya have to ride a wider board, big deal.... thats nothin... the ...
basic jumping7/8/2001Nick
  Q: I AM 32 AND HAVE BEEN RIDING ABOUT 4 WEEKS. I HAVE ATTEMPTED JUMPS IN THE TERRAIN PARK BUT HAVE ...
  A: Here's what the problem is. When your jumping, your torquing your body so that you either spin, or ...
Stance6/18/2001Nick
  Q: How do I measure my stance(width of my feet). WEre do I start?
  A: i don't really follow like with the width of the feet bit, but, i'll give it a try. your feet ...
snowboards4/7/2001MichaelS
  Q: I just finished my first season on a board and need to store it for summer. What should I do before ...
  A: Neil Aologies for the delay - busy week trying to sort out my last weekend of boarding 4 this ...
Winterstick board2/21/2001Racer X
  Q: I just bought a Winterstick board (2000?) for $150 on close out. Here is a link: ...
  A: Winterstick has been around for a long, long time. There have even been claims that the company ...
Board tuning1/28/2001Racer X
  Q: I've been boarding for a few years now and have started doing my own tune up's. Basic wax and edge ...
  A: Hey Riff, no pics but I'll try and explain as best I can: Here is the step by step for a complete ...
Can I have those Links you have?...12/20/2000snoobored
  Q: If you don't mind, I would like to take a look at those links you said you had.....and here are my ...
  A: Don't worry keep riding and the carving will come in time. 2 things you can focus on are.. try and ...
Turns and tricks12/20/2000Dave H.
  Q: I'm fairly new at snowboarding, and I'm having a little trouble getting the toe side turns down. ...
  A: Eric, The first thing is to be very confident, because when you only half turn because you are ...

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