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About Ben
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I can answer questions about learning how to snowboard, trick tips, visualization techniques, setting up a snowboard, what equipment is good and what is not, the culture, how to get sponsored, preventing injury, progressing. I don't have much knowledge of resorts except for Breckenridge, CO

Experience
I have been snowboarding for over 10 years, I have worked in a snowboard shop for 3 years, I have been featured in snowboard videos and competed on a profeesional level. I have been sponsored by Smith googles, Northwave boots, Drake bindings, and Mission 6 outerwear in the past.

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10 years of experience at a competative level.

   

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Freeride on freestyle?10/30/2009Ben
  Q: I'm new to snowboarding, told the sales guy i was looking for a good all mountain board to learn on ...
  A: Brent, There's really not much difference. If you got a freestyle board and it is flexible, and ...
whats a good board for a beginner/intermediate?10/13/2009Kurt Kalinna
  Q: i was wondering whats a good board to improve on. ive been boarding for two years now and im trying ...
  A: Yes- I think you are on the right track you said it yourself. A all mountain style board might be ...
collectible snowboard8/29/2009Ben
  Q: My Grandfather is Closing his bar. My brother and I inquired many of things that vendors had give ...
  A: It looks like a nice board and I'm sure it's no less safe than any other board as long as the ...
what to get?2/3/2009Toby
  Q: i am a good snowboarder. i taught myself about 9 years ago. i have been riding the same board since ...
  A: There is such a variety of brands out there now, maybe check out: the-house.com or Backcountry.com ...
snowboard repair1/1/2009Johnny
  Q: My daughter has a K2 snowboard and the p-tex bottom layer started to peel off. Is this repairable or ...
  A: John, You could try to repair this issue with epoxy, but it would most likely fail. If the board ...
Snowboard Length Question12/2/2008Ben
  Q: I just had a quick question about the length of my snowboard. About 3 years ago I bought a used 2004 ...
  A: Chris, I weigh 155lbs and I'm 5'11" and I ride a 157, to give you an example. its the perfect size ...
waxing11/30/2008Kurt Kalinna
  Q: If you get a board new should you get it tuned up?
  A: Alvin= my main strength is in teaching the SB ; but i think i can give you a logical response. ...
board11/28/2008Ben
  Q: i am starting snowboarding again this year for the first time in about 3 years and was wondering a ...
  A: Kurt, You want a board that goes to about your chin, a little shorter if you're doing only rails. ...
setting up your ride11/26/2008Ben
  Q: ok so i have been renting boards for the past few years and FINALLY decided i need my own. i have ...
  A: Hey Melissa. Congrats on getting your own gear. It won't cost you anything to set it up. If you ...
Sponsorships and such11/13/2008Ben
  Q: What level do I need to be at in order to be taken seriously? Right now I've got 270's and 3's onto ...
  A: well then go for it hard man! Mammoth is a good scene. Tahoe seems good, you'll get more ...
Snowboarding9/21/2008Kurt Kalinna
  Q: Hey there! I've been snowboarding three times (last year) and I'm looking forward to it this year. ...
  A: Yes Brenda- obviously it is pretty hard to get to specifics without being on the snow with you to ...
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 ...
Snowboarding9/21/2008Johnny
  Q: Hey there! The snowboard boots I recently acquired in a used package are very slightly loose ...
  A: Brenda, Loose boots can be a big problem when snowboarding. Even with thick socks, you're foot may ...
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 ...
size board2/22/2008Johnny
  Q: i want to buy a snowboard and i would like to know if is good for me (155) my height is 1,77cm; ...
  A: Paulo, This is a difficult question without more information. There are so many great brands out ...
edges1/9/2008Johnny
  Q: I got my board at the beginning of last year and haven't sharpened it once. It still works really ...
  A: The frequency that you sharpen you're edges depends on the type of riding that you do, and how you ...
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 ...
Snowboard size11/27/2007Johnny
  Q: I'm looking to buy my first snowboard, but not really sure on what they mean by size. Do I go by my ...
  A: Ashley, Snowboards are sized by the length from tip to tail. The measurement is almost always in ...
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 ...
Gear10/27/2007Johnny
  Q: wonder if you can help. I began snowboarding many years ago, but stopped for something like 5 ...
  A: It is difficult to suggest a setup without knowing your riding style and sizes, but I suggest that ...
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 ...
Bindings?10/22/2007Johnny
  Q: I've decided on two bindings that I'm interested in. 1) Rome strut 2) Burton escapade I've heard ...
  A: Linda, I have used both types of toe straps and have found that burton's toe caps can cause more toe ...
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. ...
board size1/4/2007Kurt Kalinna
  Q: I'm looking for a board for my kid he's 6ft 195lbs and has a size 10 1/2 boot. what size of board ...
  A: Yes Mark- This can be a common problem for big-boys out there. The length is not as crucial; but ...
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 ...

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