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Tips for beginners on learning to snowboard, what snowboard clothing to wear and how to avoid injury.

Top Beginner / Inexpensive Snowboards 2004
Lots of you are looking for a less-expensive snowboard that is still well-made and will perform nicely on the mountain. So we've compiled a list of some of the best beginner snowboards you can find without sacrificing quality and performance. Updated for 2004.

How To Snowboard For The First Time
So you've decided to try snowboarding. You've got the gear, you've mounted the board... now what? Here are 10 essential steps to get you started. Some of these can be done before you ever buy a lift ticket, as long as you have some snow nearby.

The Burton Learn to Ride Program for Beginning Snowboarders
The Burton Learn To Ride Program is simply the best way we know of to learn to snowboard. Here's a review of the LTR program from a first-time snowboarder.

How To Get On and Off a Chairlift
How to get on and off a chairlift when snowboarding in ten simple steps.

How To Dress For Snowboarding
Go from naked to snowbound in less than a minute with this follow-along guide on how to get dressed for snowboarding. Includes helpful tips on choosing the right snowboard clothing and accessories.

Review - Rider's Ed Instructional Video
This video is the equivalent of a first-time snowboard lesson. It is full of helpful tips for the beginning snowboarder.

Before You Buy A Snowboard
There are so many good snowboards to choose from -- the trick is to find the board that is best suited for you. Here are the top 5 things to take into consideration when shopping for a new snowboard.

Before You Buy Boots
Boots are probably the single most important item of your snowboarding attire. Good boots are generally worth the money -- read on to find out what you need to know.

Before You Buy Step-In Bindings
Step-in bindings are way more convenient than traditional strap bindings. But what are the trade-offs? We'll tell you what to look for in a step-in boots/bindings setup.

How To Avoid Snowboarding Injuries
As the sport of snowboarding grows, so does the number of snowboarding-related injuries. Find out what injuries are most common for beginning snowboarders, and how to avoid them.

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