Articles for tag: Foot Binding, Snowboarders, Snowboards

Karla News

How to Mount Snowboard Bindings

One of the great things about today’s snowboards is that they are ready to be mounted with snowboard bindings straight out of the wrapper. Unlike skis, there is no need for drilling, inserts, or technical expertise. With a few simple tools and the binding manufacturers directions, snowboarders can mount their bindings in less than an ...

Karla News

The Best Online Forums for Snowboarders

Need some snowboard gear advice? Can’t figure out how to do that one trick? Miles from the local hill and want to talk snowboarding? Look no further than your fingertips. Get online and you can find gear experts, snowboard instructors, and possibly a cheap carpool to the slopes. Snowboarders are a tight community: give help ...

Karla News

Tips for First Time Snowboarders

As a professional snowboard instructor, I’m often out on the beginner slope teaching first time and beginner snowboarders. I’ve taught children how to snowboard, men, women, mothers, fathers, grandmothers, and grandfathers. No matter the gender or age, there are some common tips that will help people learn to snowboard in a more pain-free and safe ...

Karla News

Where to Night Ski and Snowboard in Colorado

While night skiing is common at many ski resorts in the United States, it is still rather uncommon at most ski resorts in Colorado. During the day, Colorado ski resorts offer a variety of challenging terrain and in healthy amounts. Nearly all skiers and snowboarders are ready for some apres-ski or the hot-tub when the ...

Karla News

How to Attach a Snowboard Stomp Pad

If you’ve ever tried snowboarding, you’ve probably relied on a stomp pad to help you get off the chair lift safely. Stomp pads are devices designed to provide traction for snowboarders unattached foot and are attached to the top deck of a snowboard. They come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and materials. When you ...

5 Reasons Why I Hate Snowboarding

I’ve been skiing since I was 4 years old and still do it as often as time and conditions allow. I’ve ski instructed at some of the top ski resorts in the west, and skied at innumerable ski resorts. I remember seeing the first snowboards come on the scene and I’ve watched as they’ve gradually ...

Karla News

8 Great Gift Ideas for Snowboarders

If you have a snowboarder on your gift list this year then these 8 great gift ideas may be just what you’ve been looking for. I have scoured the net and found 8 great snowboarding gift ideas as well as the online stores in which to buy them. Accessories – You can find a vast ...

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How to Save Money on Ski or Snowboard Lessons at Winter Park Resort

Getting discounts on ski or snowboard lessons at Winter Park Resort in Colorado is extremely simple and can save money on your next ski vacation. Lesson discounts can be obtained online, at the grocery store, or even from a ski instructor! Finding an inexpensive lesson for any ability level on your vacation is possible at ...

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The Best Tips for Beginner Snowboarders

Every season thousands of people get out on the slopes and explore snowboarding for the first time. Most newcomers sign up for snowboard lessons and rent gear at a ski resort. Once that first lesson is over, beginning snowboarders are out on their own until that next lesson. As an AASI Certified Instructor and well-seasoned ...