Why Snowboarding Is Better Than Skiing
Each to their own. There’s no right or wrong. I get that. This is my opinion. It used to be the case that snowboarders on the mountain were the minority. That’s not the case anymore. I don’t have the stats, but I think it’s fair to say that both disciplines are big. And these days [...]
Second Session At Cas: Putting The Garden Practice To The Test
Just over a week ago I made my second trip of this year to Castleford. I was really keen to put to things to the test: my use of the balance rail and my use of the trampoline. The goal, as per the trick-list, is to make frontside boardslides and nose/tail grabs part of my [...]
How To Use A Trampoline To Improve Your Snowboarding
I’ve put together a video showing my first usage of a trampoline, to improve my snowboarding. If the concept of using a trampoline to help your snowboarding is new to you, then here’s the idea. Bouncing around on a trampoline, whilst strapped onto a snowboard, gives you a lot of goes at grabbing your snowboard [...]
Breckenridge 2011 – Parks?
Colorado is most definitely a destination high on my list, and as it happens, Breck has been put forward as our destination for next season. Sick. However… right now there isn’t much movement behind the cause. There’s general acceptance, but the group hasn’t gotten together to make plans, to check out accommodation, pick dates, check [...]
My Boots And Bindings Are Looking A Little Tired…
There’s no doubt about it, they’ve both seen better days. I need some new ones. At least, I think I need some new ones? But there’s something nice about using something ’till it’s done. Running it into the ground. Like, these are “my trusty old boots”. What is that? Is it, value for money? Sentimental [...]
Update: Garden Practice, Shredding And Twitter
It’s been a busy few days. Shortly after deciding I wanted to get on a trampoline, Mike hooked me up with his mate, and the next thing, I was bouncing around while strapped onto a snowboard. Good timing given the shred session I had planned for last night (Friday). Also in preparation, I got the [...]
Should You Get Lessons Before Your First Snowboarding Holiday?
So you’re getting set for your first ever snowboarding trip. Maybe you’re in a group with others who have snowboarded before? Perhaps it’s new to everyone? A key question is, when do you plan to have your lessons: get started before you go, or leave the lessons until you arrive in resort? The main drawbacks [...]
What’s Next? A Trick List? A Trampoline?
Last summer, I didn’t snowboard at all. Since the end of this year’s winter season, I’ve clocked up one session on an indoor slope. Yeah, it’s only one, but that’s an improvement on last year and assuming nothing changes, I’m heading down to Cas’ again this Friday. I’m hoping this off-season will be one in [...]
