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| Boilerpipe Text | Geography of your snowboard:
The
tip
or nose of the snowboard will be pointing downhill if you are riding regular.
The
tail
is on the opposite end, at the back of the snowboard.
Edges
are the metal that runs around the perimeter of the board. They grip the snow to help you turn. You’ve got two edges, your
toe edge
(which is under your toes) and your
heel edge
, which is under your heels.
A
toe turn
means you are turning on your toe edge. A
heel turn
means you are turning on your heel edge.
The
base of your snowboard
is the smooth bottom that will be in contact with the snow.
The
top sheet
usually has all the shiny graphics and screw holes (called
inserts
) to attach your bindings. You’ve got two
bindings
(a front and back).
When you
skate
at the bottom of the hill or
ride the chairlift
, you will always have your front foot strapped in and your back foot out to help you move around.
A
stomp pad
is a grippy sticker that helps your foot stay in place. Your stomp pad can go against your back binding.
Regular or Goofy:
Regular riders
(which is most of us) have their left foot forward. And
goofy riders
have their right foot in front. Before you start snowboarding, you’ve got to determine which you are. The best way to tell is to slide across a slippery floor in your socks. It should feel balanced and normal if you lead with your natural leg …and very weird if you put your unnatural foot in front.
Next Steps:
How to buy a snowboard
and
How to Snowboard, step 2 - skating and stepping |
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# **Learning to snowboard starts here\!**
Welcome! This is the first video in our beginner snowboard series. We created 8 videos that outline the essential learning milestones for beginner snowboarders. Each one covers an important skill, so don’t skip ahead. It’s best to take a lesson from a certified instructor and we hope our videos can help you prepare for your first day on snow.
If you are wondering what beginner snowboard to buy, consult our recommendations on the best snowboards for your goals, style and ability: Best Beginner Snowboards
In this episode we introduce the basic concepts of snowboarding and identify terminology.
## Geography of your snowboard:
The **tip** or nose of the snowboard will be pointing downhill if you are riding regular.
The **tail** is on the opposite end, at the back of the snowboard.
**Edges** are the metal that runs around the perimeter of the board. They grip the snow to help you turn. You’ve got two edges, your **toe edge** (which is under your toes) and your **heel edge**, which is under your heels.
A **toe turn** means you are turning on your toe edge. A **heel turn** means you are turning on your heel edge.
The **base of your snowboard** is the smooth bottom that will be in contact with the snow.
The **top sheet** usually has all the shiny graphics and screw holes (called **inserts**) to attach your bindings. You’ve got two **bindings** (a front and back).
When you **skate** at the bottom of the hill or **ride the chairlift**, you will always have your front foot strapped in and your back foot out to help you move around.
A **stomp pad** is a grippy sticker that helps your foot stay in place. Your stomp pad can go against your back binding.
## Regular or Goofy:
**Regular riders** (which is most of us) have their left foot forward. And **goofy riders** have their right foot in front. Before you start snowboarding, you’ve got to determine which you are. The best way to tell is to slide across a slippery floor in your socks. It should feel balanced and normal if you lead with your natural leg …and very weird if you put your unnatural foot in front.
Next Steps: [How to buy a snowboard](https://snowprofessor.com/how-buy-snowboard) and [How to Snowboard, step 2 - skating and stepping](https://snowprofessor.com/step-2-skating-stepping)
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| Readable Markdown | ## Geography of your snowboard:
The **tip** or nose of the snowboard will be pointing downhill if you are riding regular.
The **tail** is on the opposite end, at the back of the snowboard.
**Edges** are the metal that runs around the perimeter of the board. They grip the snow to help you turn. You’ve got two edges, your **toe edge** (which is under your toes) and your **heel edge**, which is under your heels.
A **toe turn** means you are turning on your toe edge. A **heel turn** means you are turning on your heel edge.
The **base of your snowboard** is the smooth bottom that will be in contact with the snow.
The **top sheet** usually has all the shiny graphics and screw holes (called **inserts**) to attach your bindings. You’ve got two **bindings** (a front and back).
When you **skate** at the bottom of the hill or **ride the chairlift**, you will always have your front foot strapped in and your back foot out to help you move around.
A **stomp pad** is a grippy sticker that helps your foot stay in place. Your stomp pad can go against your back binding.
## Regular or Goofy:
**Regular riders** (which is most of us) have their left foot forward. And **goofy riders** have their right foot in front. Before you start snowboarding, you’ve got to determine which you are. The best way to tell is to slide across a slippery floor in your socks. It should feel balanced and normal if you lead with your natural leg …and very weird if you put your unnatural foot in front.
Next Steps: [How to buy a snowboard](https://snowprofessor.com/how-buy-snowboard) and [How to Snowboard, step 2 - skating and stepping](https://snowprofessor.com/step-2-skating-stepping) |
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