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About Ben
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Expertise
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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Education/Credentials
10 years of experience at a competative level.

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Ben 
In Category  Snowboarding

SubjectDate Asked

Stuff11/22/2009
  Q: Hey Ben! Hope all is well! Sooo I've got some new questions. First off, drills. I wanna start some ...
  A: Mike, Sounds like you're on the right track man. I think small companies can definitely survive. ...
Stuff11/22/2009
  Q: Hey Ben! Hope all is well! Sooo I've got some new questions. First off, drills. I wanna start some ...
  A: Hey Mike, Well the next logical progression from having 180's all wats is to start working on 3's ...
Freeride on freestyle?10/30/2009
  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 ...
collectible snowboard8/29/2009
  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 ...
Snowboard Length Question12/2/2008
  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 ...
board11/28/2008
  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 ride11/26/2008
  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 such11/13/2008
  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 ...
Snowboarding9/21/2008
  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 ...
Option Vega snowboard6/13/2008
  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 ...
Consistancy3/13/2008
  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 ...
width3/3/2008
  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 ...
Need info for upcoming trip1/5/2008
  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 ...
what board11/6/2007
  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 ...
Gear10/27/2007
  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 ...
Equipment10/22/2007
  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,10/12/2007
  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 rails8/6/2007
  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. ...

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