ift down. Most beginners find the lift runs too fast to exit safely. Sit on the edge of the chair and ski off to the start of the run.Okay, now that you’re safely off the lift, and strapped in, let’s go! The key is to stay parallel with the hill. Keep you knees soft and slightly bent. This will enable you to turn. Since the hill can be very steep, it is important to have control to slow down and also came to a complete stop. To do either, take your back foot and pull it forward while digging into the snow. This will bring you perpendicular with the hill. Slowing down takes a lot of practice. Do keep in mind; however, that you will definitely takes a few plunges. Try not to get discouraged and remember that it is very normal to spend most of the time on your behind than actually skiing. This brings us to the next step.Safety is the most important factor in snowboarding. Snowboarding can be a very fast and dangerous sport, so knowing snowboard safety is vital. Basically, the faster you ride, the harder you fall. It is depending on how you fall that makes all the difference. If you find yourself loosing control and fall, do not ever catch yourself with your wrists. It is a natural reaction to catch a fall by bracing yourself with your wrists, but this can cause a lot of damage. It can possibly lead to sprained or broken wrists. Furthermore, if you land on your wrists, your elbows are likely to lockout, leaving you with dislocated elbows. To avoid these painful outcomes, always catch yourself on your elbows. Your elbows will not get hurt because they are cushioned in the snow. So always remember, it is critical to absorb the fall with the elbows.As you approach the end of the trail, gradually slow down. The hill becomes flat, so to continue movement, unbuckle or clip out of one binding, and skate to your next destination. After a few hours, I would suggest taking a break and heading to the lodge. There, ...
