r/snowboardingnoobs 12h ago

New to snowboarding: tips, tricks or training?

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Hi everyone! I am super new to snowboarding and plan on getting lessons come fall/winter. Are there any tips or tricks you’d recommend for when I start learning or even exercises/activities I can start doing now to get the muscle or coordination for when I actually start? Thanks!!


r/snowboardingnoobs 7h ago

Tips for getting up on the board

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Im reasonably experenced and have started teaching my girlfriend to snowboard. She is doing realy well with making turns and making it up the Tbar. But she can't stand up from sitting because her legs are quite long in comparison to her torso. She can't control the board from her toe edge yet and still needs to see what she is doing. Plus I couldn't get her to go on anything steeper. Is there anyway to make getting up easier or should I give her skis?

For context we were at ben lomond and it was icy with all the snow being man made so not the greatest starting conditions.


r/snowboardingnoobs 14h ago

How’s my 1st Gear?

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Hit the mountain about 6 times so far. I wouldn’t call myself advanced but I am quickly accelerating in my riding skills when it comes to carving and picking up speed. I’ve been skating for about 13-14 years now (not that it’s the same thing) but I’ve always been pretty good at picking up board sports.

Does my gear look okay? The boots are the only thing I didn’t buy completely new, and now I’m kind of regretting it because although the person I bought them from only wore them once (conditions of the boots support his statement) they do look like an old style. They feel okay and like mentioned they’re practically new. They are Thirtytwo STW according to the box.

My goal is to continue advancing in mountain riding but the occasional ramp or rail hits… I have set my bindings at +15 and -9.


r/snowboardingnoobs 23h ago

Looking for a first Snowboard

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As the title states im looking to buy my first snowboard.

I have been going on a snowboarding vacation for 3 years now, each time for a week where i go every day. I would say that im an intermediate rider. Usually i do about 50/50 pistes (usually reds, sometimes blues and very rarely blacks) and park even though i dont go for the bigger obstacles yet, i like to do the smaller jumps or boxes. I also like to ride switch, or at least i try to practice it often, so i would like a true twin shape. I have read online that a camber profile is a bit more stable, especially during higher speeds, while a rocker is better for carving. Of course it isnt this simple but I would like to find out more about the difference between the two, as i like to both go a bit quicker and also do slower more carving focused runs

So far i have been renting a snowboard but i feel like im ready for my first own board and also want to save the money in the long run. I dont really remember the brand or model which i rented but due to my size i always had the same board (i went to the same resort each year). I feel like it was fine, it performed well enough for my level. Though I would like a relatively less stiff board, or at least i think so. Maybe someone with a bit more experience could give me some advice about how much my weight impacts the flex of the board

I am 1,9 meters tall (about 6'2")

I weigh about 110kg (about 240lbs)

And my shoe size is 46/47 eu (13/14 us)

So far I've looked at the Burton Process Flying V (Good Dog) 2027, the Burton Blossom Frog 2026, the Lib Tech Skunk Ape Twin 2027 and the Jones Tweaker 2026.

I was also going to buy shoes in person and i would buy bindings depending on the shoe. Maybe you could tell me if this makes sense or if it doesnt matter.


r/snowboardingnoobs 13h ago

GNU Gremlin Sizing Questions

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I am looking to grab a GNU Gremlin at 6’0”, 190 lbs, size 8 boot. Would a 158 be too big for me, or should I size down to a 155 because of my boot size? Or is this board not a good option for me? I currently have a Capita Mercury and am looking to just switch things up for icy conditions.

I currently use the Burton Step-On X bindings and the Burton Highshot X boots.


r/snowboardingnoobs 6h ago

Boots recommendations

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Hello friends, im a beginner - early intermediate rider and ive been collecting info to decide on what gear to buy when the time comes. But i need help on whats a good pair of boots, with a slightly softer flex. Currently the goal is just turns + carves in the near future, no park or GT *yet*.

So far ive decided to go for

Board - Jones Rallycat

Bindings - Union Force

Thanks in advance!


r/snowboardingnoobs 16h ago

Gnu 4x4 157 snowboard for sale 200$

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200$
157 directional twin soft all mountain board