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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa192.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.liveabout.com/how-to-snowboard-3020487\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.liveabout.com/how-to-snowboard-3020487\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.liveabout.com\/how-to-snowboard-3020487","crawl_time":1773965716,"first_indexed_time":1558748444,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,liveabout!www,\/how-to-snowboard-3020487 s443","src_root_hash":"4785001253814158592","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Snowboarding: Lessons, Equipment, and Advice","meta_descriptions":["Before you hit the slopes, get an overview of snowboarding, advice on the gear you'll need, and follow tips to ensure a fun first day of snowboarding."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"How to Snowboard\nEverything a Beginner Snowboarder Needs to Know\nDarryl Leniuk\/Getty Images\nLearning to snowboard can seem pretty daunting at first, but with a little preparation and a positive attitude, you'll be making turns down the mountain in no time! Before you gear up and hit the slopes, take some time to familiarize yourself with a few\ncore concepts\n, learn what you'll need to get started, and pick up some useful tips to ensure a fun first day of snowboarding.\nGetting Ready to Snowboard\nMuch like the first day of school, being prepared for your first day of snowboarding can alleviate a lot of the anxiety and worries that go along with trying something new. Discover what you should buy, what you should rent, and what you should bring along for a successful first day on snow.\nWhat to Wear Snowboarding\nDress for success. The clothes make the man (or woman!). Look the part. All of these sayings can be applied to snowboarding. Having the proper clothing will make your first days on snow more enjoyable and allow you to focus solely on learning to ride. These quick tips advise you on what to wear and what\nnot\nto wear when learning to snowboard.\nSnowboard Disciplines\nJust like skiing, snowboarding can be divided into different disciplines—freestyle, all-mountain, and racing. Each discipline requires slightly different equipment and\ntechnique\n. Maximize your first few days on snow by deciding what type of snowboarding suits you best.\nGo With a Pro\nSnowboard lessons are a must, and the best way to ensure you'll be getting quality instruction is to request an instructor that's been certified by the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI). Find out more about\nAASI\nand why learning from a certified pro is important.\nBurton Snowboards' Learn to Ride Program\nSuccessfully learning to snowboard requires the right attitude, the right instruction, and the right equipment. Burton Snowboards' specialized \"Learn to Ride\" (LTR) line of snowboards, boots, and\nbindings\nmakes it vastly easier to pick up the sport.\nHow to Choose a Snowboard\nOnce you've narrowed down your search for a new snowboard, pop in here to ensure you're on the right track—learn about the different types of boards,\nsizes\n, construction and more.\nWhere to Buy a New Snowboard\nAfter you've determined which snowboard is best for you, your next decision is where to buy your new board. Between the local shop, big-box retailers, the mountain shop, and online stores, where to buy your new board can be a tough choice. Consider the pros and cons of each type of snowboard retailer to be sure you're buying your new board from the right place for you.\nHow to Fit Snowboard Boots\nRegardless of whether you buy or rent snowboard boots imperative. Ill-fitting boots make learning to snowboard much more difficult than it should be, so see to it that you know how a snowboard boot should properly fit before you ever step foot on the snow.\nSnowboard Resort Profiles\nYou've got the gear, the clothing, and the positive attitude toward learning to snowboard. Now the question is, where to go for that all-important first day of snowboarding?\nHow to Get On and Off a Chairlift While Snowboarding\nRiding the chairlift is the next step in learning the basics of snowboarding. Shake off the fear of the unknown by brushing up on chairlift-riding technique.","attrs_markdown":"\n\n[Skip to content](https:\/\/www.liveabout.com\/how-to-snowboard-3020487#skip-to-content)\n\nMenu\n\n[Home](https:\/\/www.liveabout.com\/)\n\n- [Entertainment](https:\/\/www.liveabout.com\/entertainment-4687948)\n  - [Music](https:\/\/www.liveabout.com\/music-4688277)\n  - [TV & Film](https:\/\/www.liveabout.com\/tv-and-film-4688227)\n  - [Performing Arts](https:\/\/www.liveabout.com\/performing-arts-4688207)\n  - [Visual Arts](https:\/\/www.liveabout.com\/visual-arts-4688195)\n  - [Fashion & Style](https:\/\/www.liveabout.com\/fashion-and-style-4145425)\n  - [Love & Romance](https:\/\/www.liveabout.com\/love-and-romance-4145433)\n  - [Gaming](https:\/\/www.liveabout.com\/gaming-4842275)\n- [Careers](https:\/\/www.liveabout.com\/careers-6504628)\n  - [Career Paths](https:\/\/www.liveabout.com\/career-paths-6504688)\n  - [Finding a Job](https:\/\/www.liveabout.com\/finding-a-job-6504741)\n  - 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He is certified by the American Association of Snowboard Instructors.\n\nLearn about our [Editorial Process](https:\/\/www.liveabout.com\/about-us-4779650#toc-editorial-guidelines)\n\nUpdated on 05\/24\/19\n\nLearning to snowboard can seem pretty daunting at first, but with a little preparation and a positive attitude, you'll be making turns down the mountain in no time! Before you gear up and hit the slopes, take some time to familiarize yourself with a few [core concepts](https:\/\/www.liveabout.com\/how-to-turn-on-snowboard-3020475), learn what you'll need to get started, and pick up some useful tips to ensure a fun first day of snowboarding.\n\n## Getting Ready to Snowboard\nMuch like the first day of school, being prepared for your first day of snowboarding can alleviate a lot of the anxiety and worries that go along with trying something new. Discover what you should buy, what you should rent, and what you should bring along for a successful first day on snow.\n\n## [What to Wear Snowboarding](https:\/\/www.liveabout.com\/what-to-wear-snowboarding-3020579)\nDress for success. The clothes make the man (or woman!). Look the part. All of these sayings can be applied to snowboarding. Having the proper clothing will make your first days on snow more enjoyable and allow you to focus solely on learning to ride. These quick tips advise you on what to wear and what *not* to wear when learning to snowboard.\n\n## [Snowboard Disciplines](https:\/\/www.liveabout.com\/best-snowboarding-movies-on-netflix-3020621)\nJust like skiing, snowboarding can be divided into different disciplines—freestyle, all-mountain, and racing. Each discipline requires slightly different equipment and [technique](https:\/\/www.liveabout.com\/ways-to-improve-your-balance-3020639). Maximize your first few days on snow by deciding what type of snowboarding suits you best.\n\n## [Go With a Pro](https:\/\/www.liveabout.com\/how-much-ski-instructors-make-3009530)\nSnowboard lessons are a must, and the best way to ensure you'll be getting quality instruction is to request an instructor that's been certified by the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI). Find out more about [AASI](https:\/\/www.psia-e.org\/) and why learning from a certified pro is important.\n\n## [Burton Snowboards' Learn to Ride Program](http:\/\/burtonriglet.com\/learntoride\/)\nSuccessfully learning to snowboard requires the right attitude, the right instruction, and the right equipment. Burton Snowboards' specialized \"Learn to Ride\" (LTR) line of snowboards, boots, and [bindings](https:\/\/www.liveabout.com\/snowboarding-4687990) makes it vastly easier to pick up the sport.\n\n## [How to Choose a Snowboard](https:\/\/www.liveabout.com\/best-snowboard-brands-in-the-industry-3020386)\nOnce you've narrowed down your search for a new snowboard, pop in here to ensure you're on the right track—learn about the different types of boards, [sizes](https:\/\/www.liveabout.com\/how-tall-should-my-snowboard-be-3020491), construction and more.\n\n## [Where to Buy a New Snowboard](https:\/\/www.liveabout.com\/websites-with-cheap-snowboarding-gear-3971180)\nAfter you've determined which snowboard is best for you, your next decision is where to buy your new board. Between the local shop, big-box retailers, the mountain shop, and online stores, where to buy your new board can be a tough choice. Consider the pros and cons of each type of snowboard retailer to be sure you're buying your new board from the right place for you.\n\n## [How to Fit Snowboard Boots](https:\/\/www.liveabout.com\/websites-with-cheap-snowboarding-gear-3971180)\nRegardless of whether you buy or rent snowboard boots imperative. Ill-fitting boots make learning to snowboard much more difficult than it should be, so see to it that you know how a snowboard boot should properly fit before you ever step foot on the snow.\n\n## [Snowboard Resort Profiles](https:\/\/www.liveabout.com\/expensive-cheapest-ski-resorts-to-visit-3862974)\nYou've got the gear, the clothing, and the positive attitude toward learning to snowboard. Now the question is, where to go for that all-important first day of snowboarding?\n\n## [How to Get On and Off a Chairlift While Snowboarding](https:\/\/www.liveabout.com\/skiing-basics-4687994)\nRiding the chairlift is the next step in learning the basics of snowboarding. 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Before you gear up and hit the slopes, take some time to familiarize yourself with a few [core concepts](https:\/\/www.liveabout.com\/how-to-turn-on-snowboard-3020475), learn what you'll need to get started, and pick up some useful tips to ensure a fun first day of snowboarding.\n\n## Getting Ready to Snowboard\nMuch like the first day of school, being prepared for your first day of snowboarding can alleviate a lot of the anxiety and worries that go along with trying something new. Discover what you should buy, what you should rent, and what you should bring along for a successful first day on snow.\n\n## [What to Wear Snowboarding](https:\/\/www.liveabout.com\/what-to-wear-snowboarding-3020579)\nDress for success. The clothes make the man (or woman!). Look the part. All of these sayings can be applied to snowboarding. Having the proper clothing will make your first days on snow more enjoyable and allow you to focus solely on learning to ride. These quick tips advise you on what to wear and what *not* to wear when learning to snowboard.\n\n## [Snowboard Disciplines](https:\/\/www.liveabout.com\/best-snowboarding-movies-on-netflix-3020621)\nJust like skiing, snowboarding can be divided into different disciplines—freestyle, all-mountain, and racing. Each discipline requires slightly different equipment and [technique](https:\/\/www.liveabout.com\/ways-to-improve-your-balance-3020639). Maximize your first few days on snow by deciding what type of snowboarding suits you best.\n\n## [Go With a Pro](https:\/\/www.liveabout.com\/how-much-ski-instructors-make-3009530)\nSnowboard lessons are a must, and the best way to ensure you'll be getting quality instruction is to request an instructor that's been certified by the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI). Find out more about [AASI](https:\/\/www.psia-e.org\/) and why learning from a certified pro is important.\n\n## [Burton Snowboards' Learn to Ride Program](http:\/\/burtonriglet.com\/learntoride\/)\nSuccessfully learning to snowboard requires the right attitude, the right instruction, and the right equipment. Burton Snowboards' specialized \"Learn to Ride\" (LTR) line of snowboards, boots, and [bindings](https:\/\/www.liveabout.com\/snowboarding-4687990) makes it vastly easier to pick up the sport.\n\n## [How to Choose a Snowboard](https:\/\/www.liveabout.com\/best-snowboard-brands-in-the-industry-3020386)\nOnce you've narrowed down your search for a new snowboard, pop in here to ensure you're on the right track—learn about the different types of boards, [sizes](https:\/\/www.liveabout.com\/how-tall-should-my-snowboard-be-3020491), construction and more.\n\n## [Where to Buy a New Snowboard](https:\/\/www.liveabout.com\/websites-with-cheap-snowboarding-gear-3971180)\nAfter you've determined which snowboard is best for you, your next decision is where to buy your new board. Between the local shop, big-box retailers, the mountain shop, and online stores, where to buy your new board can be a tough choice. 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Boilerpipe Text	How to Snowboard Everything a Beginner Snowboarder Needs to Know Darryl Leniuk/Getty Images Learning to snowboard can seem pretty daunting at first, but with a little preparation and a positive attitude, you'll be making turns down the mountain in no time! Before you gear up and hit the slopes, take some time to familiarize yourself with a few core concepts , learn what you'll need to get started, and pick up some useful tips to ensure a fun first day of snowboarding. Getting Ready to Snowboard Much like the first day of school, being prepared for your first day of snowboarding can alleviate a lot of the anxiety and worries that go along with trying something new. Discover what you should buy, what you should rent, and what you should bring along for a successful first day on snow. What to Wear Snowboarding Dress for success. The clothes make the man (or woman!). Look the part. All of these sayings can be applied to snowboarding. Having the proper clothing will make your first days on snow more enjoyable and allow you to focus solely on learning to ride. These quick tips advise you on what to wear and what not to wear when learning to snowboard. Snowboard Disciplines Just like skiing, snowboarding can be divided into different disciplines—freestyle, all-mountain, and racing. Each discipline requires slightly different equipment and technique . Maximize your first few days on snow by deciding what type of snowboarding suits you best. Go With a Pro Snowboard lessons are a must, and the best way to ensure you'll be getting quality instruction is to request an instructor that's been certified by the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI). Find out more about AASI and why learning from a certified pro is important. Burton Snowboards' Learn to Ride Program Successfully learning to snowboard requires the right attitude, the right instruction, and the right equipment. Burton Snowboards' specialized "Learn to Ride" (LTR) line of snowboards, boots, and bindings makes it vastly easier to pick up the sport. How to Choose a Snowboard Once you've narrowed down your search for a new snowboard, pop in here to ensure you're on the right track—learn about the different types of boards, sizes , construction and more. Where to Buy a New Snowboard After you've determined which snowboard is best for you, your next decision is where to buy your new board. Between the local shop, big-box retailers, the mountain shop, and online stores, where to buy your new board can be a tough choice. Consider the pros and cons of each type of snowboard retailer to be sure you're buying your new board from the right place for you. How to Fit Snowboard Boots Regardless of whether you buy or rent snowboard boots imperative. Ill-fitting boots make learning to snowboard much more difficult than it should be, so see to it that you know how a snowboard boot should properly fit before you ever step foot on the snow. Snowboard Resort Profiles You've got the gear, the clothing, and the positive attitude toward learning to snowboard. Now the question is, where to go for that all-important first day of snowboarding? How to Get On and Off a Chairlift While Snowboarding Riding the chairlift is the next step in learning the basics of snowboarding. Shake off the fear of the unknown by brushing up on chairlift-riding technique.
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Readable Markdown	## How to Snowboard Everything a Beginner Snowboarder Needs to Know Darryl Leniuk/Getty Images Learning to snowboard can seem pretty daunting at first, but with a little preparation and a positive attitude, you'll be making turns down the mountain in no time! Before you gear up and hit the slopes, take some time to familiarize yourself with a few [core concepts](https://www.liveabout.com/how-to-turn-on-snowboard-3020475), learn what you'll need to get started, and pick up some useful tips to ensure a fun first day of snowboarding. ## Getting Ready to Snowboard Much like the first day of school, being prepared for your first day of snowboarding can alleviate a lot of the anxiety and worries that go along with trying something new. Discover what you should buy, what you should rent, and what you should bring along for a successful first day on snow. ## [What to Wear Snowboarding](https://www.liveabout.com/what-to-wear-snowboarding-3020579) Dress for success. The clothes make the man (or woman!). Look the part. All of these sayings can be applied to snowboarding. Having the proper clothing will make your first days on snow more enjoyable and allow you to focus solely on learning to ride. These quick tips advise you on what to wear and what not to wear when learning to snowboard. ## [Snowboard Disciplines](https://www.liveabout.com/best-snowboarding-movies-on-netflix-3020621) Just like skiing, snowboarding can be divided into different disciplines—freestyle, all-mountain, and racing. Each discipline requires slightly different equipment and [technique](https://www.liveabout.com/ways-to-improve-your-balance-3020639). Maximize your first few days on snow by deciding what type of snowboarding suits you best. ## [Go With a Pro](https://www.liveabout.com/how-much-ski-instructors-make-3009530) Snowboard lessons are a must, and the best way to ensure you'll be getting quality instruction is to request an instructor that's been certified by the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI). Find out more about [AASI](https://www.psia-e.org/) and why learning from a certified pro is important. ## [Burton Snowboards' Learn to Ride Program](http://burtonriglet.com/learntoride/) Successfully learning to snowboard requires the right attitude, the right instruction, and the right equipment. Burton Snowboards' specialized "Learn to Ride" (LTR) line of snowboards, boots, and [bindings](https://www.liveabout.com/snowboarding-4687990) makes it vastly easier to pick up the sport. ## [How to Choose a Snowboard](https://www.liveabout.com/best-snowboard-brands-in-the-industry-3020386) Once you've narrowed down your search for a new snowboard, pop in here to ensure you're on the right track—learn about the different types of boards, [sizes](https://www.liveabout.com/how-tall-should-my-snowboard-be-3020491), construction and more. ## [Where to Buy a New Snowboard](https://www.liveabout.com/websites-with-cheap-snowboarding-gear-3971180) After you've determined which snowboard is best for you, your next decision is where to buy your new board. Between the local shop, big-box retailers, the mountain shop, and online stores, where to buy your new board can be a tough choice. Consider the pros and cons of each type of snowboard retailer to be sure you're buying your new board from the right place for you. ## [How to Fit Snowboard Boots](https://www.liveabout.com/websites-with-cheap-snowboarding-gear-3971180) Regardless of whether you buy or rent snowboard boots imperative. Ill-fitting boots make learning to snowboard much more difficult than it should be, so see to it that you know how a snowboard boot should properly fit before you ever step foot on the snow. ## [Snowboard Resort Profiles](https://www.liveabout.com/expensive-cheapest-ski-resorts-to-visit-3862974) You've got the gear, the clothing, and the positive attitude toward learning to snowboard. Now the question is, where to go for that all-important first day of snowboarding? ## [How to Get On and Off a Chairlift While Snowboarding](https://www.liveabout.com/skiing-basics-4687994) Riding the chairlift is the next step in learning the basics of snowboarding. Shake off the fear of the unknown by brushing up on chairlift-riding technique.
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