wakeskating vs snowboarding.

col101 · Guest

sooo im going snow boarding over winter break and i have a few questions.
is snowboarding ANYTHING like wakeskating? ive been snowboarding a long time ago when i was like 7 but im stoked for it this winter. and whats a good board to ask to use so i dont get screwd over haha. leme know if youll be there. steamboat springs colorado!!!!!

Classy · Posted: Dec 08, 2007 7:48 pm Post subject:

col101, Burton(mainstream, but quality), GNU (would be my first pick), Capita, Lib Tech , Academy...

They are similar, but keep more weight on your front foot instead of the back...

River WF · Posted: Dec 08, 2007 7:52 pm Post subject:

i would have to say no

col101 · Guest

Classy, cool, cool. thanks Very Happy

Michael Manzer · Posted: Dec 08, 2007 8:36 pm Post subject:

where at?

and yeah...85% weight on the front foot...and always stay on edge, and use your hips and knees to switch edge.

col101 · Guest

cool, steamboat springs.

ZoSo · Backside 180 Joined: 15 Apr 2005 Posts: 900 City: Winnipeg

It's more like wakeboarding then wakeskating for obvious reasons IMO...but the dynamics are still different even from wakeboarding to snowboarding...although if you do have a wakeboard/wakeskate background it will probably help you pick up snowboarding fast.

I'm a bit of a snowboard noob myself, but you can't go wrong with Never Summer, Burton or Lib Tech...though boots/bindings are always more important then the board...if you're going to cheap out anywhere, cheap out on the board.

If E-Snow doesn't reply to this (which she probably will), shoot her a PM...she's super nice and knows a lot about snowboarding and snowboard gear.

Classy · Posted: Dec 08, 2007 9:52 pm Post subject:

O yea...and use your front foot as your pivot foot to switch edges. And...you want your upper body to "counteract" your lower body...ie turn the opposite direction like your trying to pop your back while sitting in a chair, but not that extreme

bmr712 · Posted: Dec 08, 2007 10:09 pm Post subject:

always keep the knees bent. look across you body when turning. alot of snowboarding is the front leg!

nick · Posted: Dec 08, 2007 10:46 pm Post subject:

You don't have a choice for not similar Laughing

doubleg · Posted: Dec 08, 2007 10:52 pm Post subject:

I'm guessing pretty hard actually means different.

col101 · Guest

hahahahahahaha yeahhhhhh i dint know what all to put soo its a pretty fvcked up poll Smile

brassmonkey · Posted: Dec 08, 2007 11:55 pm Post subject:

Apples and oranges. Glasses

tad · 360 flip Joined: 07 May 2006 Posts: 5031

Snowboarding is like bobsledding. I can't really think of any differences but they are almost identical.

JonnyBravo · Posted: Dec 09, 2007 4:15 am Post subject:

TAD, Uhmmmm i may be aussie and have never seen the snow but that just seems wrong very very wrong Razz

Is snowboarding anything like sandboarding, cause i have tried that a few times, it hurts like a...... well a lot when u fall off :p

electricsnow · cassette Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 10735 City: Jefferton

I don't think snowboarding is anything like wakeskating. I think the main thing it can give you is just a feeling for riding sidewayz and having that sort of balance.

If you're going to a rental shop, i'm not sure how many options you'll have when it comes to boards. I just know that at my local hills they have a rental fleet that's generally pretty shiznackle. There were reps...either ride or nitro, that tried to put together a good deal for my local hill and they declined.

bmr712 · Posted: Dec 09, 2007 10:50 am Post subject:

electricsnow, well said. you are straped in. The board is longer. it is narrow compared to a wakeskate.

If you are going to buy a board make shure it is between your chin and nose. For park you want a little bit shorter board. If you are going to ride powder you want to be further on the tail instead of an even stance. It will look weird but it is so you don't catch your nose and it is easier to ride through.

electricsnow · cassette Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 10735 City: Jefferton

actually, the "chin and nose" sizing method is common, but isn't totally correct. If you want the best fit, size yourself up based on the weight range (but don't forget about your foot sizing because you may need something to help you avoid toe drag if you have large clod hoppers). A kid could weigh 175 and be 5'3 and a board that lies between his chin and nose will be way too small because it will not handle his weight. Your body weight is what makes that board react.

But as you said if you're wanting a park board (that's presumably a bit softer for your sweet krooked presses and smith/feeble presses), set yourself higher in the weight range. If you're wanting a pow board or something stiffer (if that's what you like), set yourself a bit lower in the range.

Gnarly Dancer 42 · 360 flip Joined: 21 May 2007 Posts: 5121 City: kalamazoo

ok i dont know what you guys are talking about

col101 · Guest

ok cool thanks. im about 5'10" and 130. what board size you think?