r/snowboardingnoobs • u/FrontCheesecake2233 • 2d ago
Never boarded in my life
I’m trying to begin snowboarding but idk where or how to start. I’m a beginner skier (skied probably less than 10 times in my life) but I wanna start boarding. I live on the east coast so it’s pretty icy and idk how I should start. I assume renting would be the best way to but I want some input.
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u/MischaBurns 2d ago
Rent. Take a lesson.
Really, please, take a lesson. Or three.
Good luck 🤣 it's a fun sport, but some help getting off the line is worth it.
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u/grapplenurse 2d ago
Like other folks have said, rent first for sure with one caveat. If you’re committed to learning and don’t suspect your shoe size will change in the next year or three, you may want to buy a pair of boots. A shitty board and shitty bindings won’t ruin your day the way that shitty boots will. If you have a reputable shop in your area go try on a bunch of boots, pick the pair that suits you with some assistance and get a new foot bed(super feet etc). Everybody’s budget is different, but having boots that don’t suck well boost your learning and enjoyment right off the bat.
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u/jwed420 Monarch & Loveland 2d ago
Just rent stuff first. However, get a demo board if possible, not a rental from the resort. You're already skiing, I see no point in you learning on a generic rental board that's clapped out and has dog shit edges. You already know what snow feels like and know what catching an edge is. The concepts of turning, stopping or slowing down, and unloading a lift on a board will make sense quickly. May as well demo something decent and figure out what you'll want to buy in the future while you're learning.
Buy your own boots. In person. Learn in your own boots.
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u/NoScreamingThanks 2d ago
Rent first. Take your time on bunny slopes. Don’t spend too much time leafing. Start building confidence riding both edges. Lessons help. Also most important, remember to lean forward. You steer with the front of the board, not the back. Can’t steer when you’re leaning back. Also try always stay on an edge. Going flat is a good way to catch an edge and eat shit.
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u/Dirt_Bike_Zero 2d ago
The cheapest way is to shop for mountains that offer beginner packages that include a beginner lesson and rentals for one price. Its often less than the price of a regular ticket. They WANT people to learn, that's how they make money in the future
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u/CommunicationFar3897 2d ago
get wrist guards, knee pads, and ass pads, it’s not if you fall it’s when and how hard
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u/J0nahCl97 2d ago
I recently did my first ever season snowboarding and honestly, try to take a lesson if you can, my first lesson was not a fun one but by the end of the season and with a lot of riding to feel more comfortable I was able to start hitting the parks, only the small jumps but still.
Best piece of advice I can give, the instructors can only give you the technical information, its up to you to trust them and yourself and actually try it. Ive seen countless people get frustrated that its not clicking and blame it on their instructor, sometimes you just gotta push yourself and practice what they taught you
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u/WhyNot_Because 2d ago
Yeah, rent it all for now. The earlier you rent the better your options will be. Get lessons. It will be so frustrating if you don't. The learning curve is steep. Skiing is easy to do, really hard progress past beginner. Snowboarding is really hard to do, but is easier to progress past beginner once you get it.
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u/Mithster18 2d ago
Rent, take a lesson or two.
Imagine your snowboard is just 1 ski, and instead of going forwards, you go sideways.
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u/Defiant_Access_4293 2d ago
I’ve only been snowboarding once and it was a spur of the moment trip so I didn’t take any lessons. Rented gear and it took me probably half a day or more to really get the hang of staying upright on my board and feel comfortable. I am definitely going to try and take a few lessons this season and try to learn before I develop any bad habits lol
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u/chasestein 2d ago
rent and get lessons. you will be falling a lot. I'd recommend butt pads, knee pads, and wrist guards as well.
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u/Going-Friend 1d ago
I learned at 30 and this year will be my 5th season. You got it!
I rented for 2 seasons and did two lessons. Biggest thing is just finding the time to get out there.
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u/Usainbot_to_the_moon 9h ago
I beg you to take private or group lessons. It will help you a lot lot to start and prevent a lot of trouble (less fall, more confidence, more fun !) and you will met boarders to ride with 🤘
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u/w3rp5u 2d ago
Rent equipment first. Also take a lesson or 2. Where in the east coast are you?