| Are you getting a bit bored with your current | | | | beginners. These boards are readily available |
| hobby? Do you love your stamp collecting but | | | | online but can also be found in a wealth of |
| feel you need something a bit extra- | | | | sports, ski and extreme sports shops. Ebay |
| something with a bit of oomph? The needlework | | | | would be the perfect place for a beginner to |
| or knitting is enjoyable but granny's being | | | | pick up some cheap equipment but as always |
| overwhelmed with all those sweaters you | | | | with online auction sites, make sure you buy |
| keepmaking for her? | | | | your gear from a reputable seller with a |
| | | | decent amount of positive feedback. Clothing |
| How about an exciting, thrilling, fast paced | | | | and accessories are also readily available |
| all action hobby? Snowboarding may just be | | | | online or in stores, and some of the things |
| that new hobby you've always wanted to take | | | | you should be looking to acquire are hats, |
| up but never quite knew where or how to | | | | sunglasses, thick socks, gloves, etc. Just |
| start. It is gaining in popularity with each | | | | make sure you are prepared for anything |
| passing year and is a very fashionable or | | | | Mother Nature can possibly throw at you! |
| 'hip' kind of hobby to be involved with, and | | | | |
| is more accessible than ever before. | | | | You may want to look in to the possibility of |
| | | | having snowboarding lessons to help you on |
| But what do we need to get started with this | | | | your way. Again by checking online you should |
| wonderful pastime? Well, first things first- | | | | be able to come up with some local or fairly |
| get yourself on to the nearest computer and | | | | local instructors but failing that the |
| get online. Type'snowboarding' in to whatever | | | | 'yellow pages' should sort you out. You have |
| search engine you happen to use and you will | | | | to beaware that lessons will vary greatly in |
| find that the internet is a goldmine of | | | | quality and price but if you do take up |
| information for anything to do with | | | | lessons always listen very carefully to what |
| snowboarding, and you will learn plenty by | | | | you are taught, not only from a performance |
| just surfing around different snowboarding | | | | perspective, but more importantly, from a |
| sites and forums. This will help you | | | | safety one. And don't forget the old adage |
| understand what snowboarding really involves | | | | that practise makes perfect. Get out there |
| before you decide to take the plunge. | | | | between lessons to keep improving your |
| | | | technique and you will see improvement. It |
| It can be dangerous and physically taxing, as | | | | may take a lot of hard work initially but you |
| well as being an expensive hobby to take up, | | | | will definitely get there in the end and it |
| so bearing all this in mind, you have to | | | | will only help you enjoy your new hobby, or |
| decide whether you can participate both from | | | | sport as it is officially known! |
| a physical and financial point of view. | | | | |
| | | | As we mentioned before, snowboarding can be |
| Once you have taken the decision to try | | | | dangerous- it is an 'extreme' sport, after |
| snowboarding out, the next thing you have to | | | | all. Using a bit of common sense on the |
| do is look for the appropriate equipment and | | | | slopes and being well prepared well set you |
| clothing. Don't make the mistake of buying a | | | | in good stead. Enjoy yourself but most of |
| top quality board to start with. Go for a | | | | all- be safe! |
| cheaper version especially designed for | | | | |