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Boarding Jan '09 3 of 3
by ReiVegan
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17 years ago
It should probably be noted here that the grainyness of some of these photos is due to a severe lack of light. There's basically enough light to use the hill, but barely enough to capture a well0lit shot, let alone a well-lit moving shot. That aside I think Orci did an amazing job considering the circumstances. Big shout out to my shutterwayl Orcinus (check his stuff out, some of it's for sale, and worth it!).
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Orcinus
Carve the line. Only the slow fear death.
Photo taken by and is ⓒ to
OrcinusCarve the line. Only the slow fear death.
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An inexpensive one. I can't really recommend any particular brand, but I can warn you to stay away from companies that haven't been doing it for more than ten years and/or started in the ski business. Get a board from a manufacturer that's started with snowboards, and get your equipment gently used. That way if it's not for you, then you're not out too much money. The other (and more important) reason to buy used, is that it's likely that you're going to "grow out" of your board within a year or two, once you figure out your ride style. As for your first board's style, get a freeride or freestyle board to start as they're pretty forgiving (if you've got size 12 feet or larger, consider a wider board). Your boots should be as comfy as your winter boots, and make sure your bindings fit your boots properly (when buying, bring your boots, put your boots on, and strap into the bindings). Finally, good places to buy gently used boards depends on where you live. I'd recommend a dedicated sports shop. They might be a bit pricier than a pawn shop, but you're paying a little extra for slightly (assumedly) better quality, and friendly customer assistance from staff that's snowboarded in the past - these people are one of your best assets as well as every boarder out there's been in your shoes at one time, and they're always more than willing to help a nubile boarder out with their first board.
Something else (a little more on the fickle side) is your outfit. It doesn't have to match, but it should make you feel good about yourself. If you want to look like everyone else out on the hill, that's fine, but looking a little off-the-wall can be fun to. Above all else, fun is the key.
Oh! if you wear glasses (like I do.... for now) you might want to look into contacts, so you can wear the better brands of goggles out there. They help on the particularly bright days.
There's a wealth of info on the intarweb for first-time snowboarders, Google should get you the info you really need. Talk to other boarders, don't just take my suggestions as the be-all end-all of what to do, but I hope that helps. =3
MAN! i want to go snow boarding! but i'm too fat and outta shape to make it more than 4 times down thehill :( :cRIES: WHYY DOES BEER TASTE SO GOOD1!