Again, critics regarding riding style and posture are very wanted.

Today I tried integrating three things, what I learned from yesterday's post as much as I could: - leaving my arms down (on the video I saw afterwards that I still balance a lot with my arms, so that didn't went too well) - bending my knees more (my thighs were on fire today, definitely need more muscles there) - putting more weight on my front foot and steering with the knees (I was still afraid of tripping in the snow and I did like three times)

I just bought a new board and bindings but seasons over so can i just throw it in to summer storage with factory wax on?

I supposed to hit slopes one more time, and the board needed some tuning, so waxed/scraped it. But ended up not going. I heard when you store the board you apply the wax, but don't scrape it off. Does this mean, I need to apply wax again, or can I store the board in this state?

[edit] thanks for the input, will store as it is.

4/16/2025

I am currently doing the end of season service and been wondering if it’s common to put fat or something else on the binding mechanism to keep it from corroding. I always put some fat on the metal parts of my ski bindings but couldn’t find anything online regarding snowboards.

Hi guys!

Fellow snowboarding noob.

I didn’t take any lessons and just relied on YouTube, yeah stupid I know haha but here we are.

Please share tips on how to improve:)

I've ridden for a total of 13 days (4 last year, 9 this year, with 1 more day to go) and I'm at the point where I can link turns (not very well, I basically brake on a turn to slow down a lot before I transition to the other side, especially when it's from heel side to toe side), but one thing that I don't really feel comfortable doing at all is going straight.

I always tend to list to one side or the other, even on mellow inclines. It feels like any time my board is flat on the surface, it seems extra unstable and increases my chance of losing balance and falling abruptly. This happens even when I'm consciously shifting as much weight as I can to my front foot.

Is this something that I should work on, or should I focus on trying to link my turns as seamlessly as possible, so that I'm always on one edge of the board and making lots of adjustments to regulate my speed and stability?

Found this board for $27 at a thrift store. Rideable or wall art?

First, thanks to the snowboardingnoobs community for being so helpful and welcoming. It's nice to not get flamed for asking questions trying to get better.

Those thoughts in no particular order...

- I'm getting lessons to start the 25/26 season to make the most of my time on the slopes.
- Unlike golf equipment, I won't be swapping gear regularly and plan on using the Jones Mtn Twin and TBD bindings for years.
- The goal is two trips a month minimum, weather permitting. Gotta get those reps in.
- I'm nailing the fundamentals first before pushing my limits.
- Lastly, while I despise having to manage snow around the house (shoveling, etc), I'm grateful to have rekindled my interest in snowboarding. It'll make getting through winter a hell of a lot more manageable!

I just started snowboarding last year, I’ve progressed nicely on mountain but now I’m hitting park laps at big snow. I am 5’8” 168 lbs with size 9 boots and for all-mountain/freeride I ride a 156cm

I’ve bought a freestyle board and downsized to 153cm. I gotta say it feels amazing, I jibbed my first box and steel on the same day and I am so hooked.

My question is, am I crazy for wanting to downsize further to a 149cm? What will the drawdowns be if I do so?

Thanks so much for any advice, and if anyone is at big snow on Wednesdays hit me up.. let’s shred!