Is snowboarding hard?

there similarities between snowboarding , skateboarding: 1) you're on board, 2) require balance. that's though, who's skateboarder won't automatically @ snowboarding , vice versa.

that's not being @ skateboarding wouldn't give advantage when learning snowboard, because would, shouldn't go expecting skateboarding, because it's not.

i've heard snowboarding harder learn skiing (i don't know sure cuz i've never skied), it's not call "hard" sport learn. it'll painful @ first, butt hurt @ end of day, might have couple bruises, , muscles sore, it's not difficult learn, , once you've got it. never took lessons, *did* go out first few times friend pretty experienced , gave me pointers. recommend same @ least. if can't, here few tips (keep in mind, i'm no instructor, have been doing while , know works me):

practice sliding around front foot strapped in before go on lift (i'm assuming here you'll @ resort. if not, disregard :) ). how you'll on , off lift, it's @ least able far enough away lift @ top before fall won't run on guy behind you. (or when learning) called riding "boneless," , pretty important able well. it's similar skateboarding, since 1 of feet stay on board , you'll use other 1 push forward.

when first going, you'll want practice controlling speed first , foremost. nothing sucks (or hurts) worse hauling a$$ downhill , catching edge. control speed turning. amount of force put on edge determine how fast or slow you'll end up. start out slow, , gently lean either toe side or heel side edge (whichever comfortable) until digs in , turns you. let board continue through turn until you're no longer pointing downhill. should end sort of going "across" mountain, , speed bleed off until stop. once can comfortable edge, work on other 1 until can both ways.

remember doesn't take lot of lean initiate turn. once you're comfortable starting turns, can practice adding more lean , making harder turns, requires tiny shift of weight start turn, @ low speed.

next you'll want work on connecting 2 turns , stopping. lean 1 edge until begin turn, gently shift weight other edge until come back. once come back, lean edge until stop. until you're comfortable making more 1 turn , stopping. after can this, you've got skills you'll need have fun , better, don't hesitate ask or advice when there.

luck, , have fun!

i going snowboarding first time next weekend , wondering if hard people is. skate lot give me advantage? skating , snowboarding similar @ all?

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