SNOWBOARDING
101
Anthony Pookpun
Learning Objectives
Explain the
importance of
wearing an
appropriate number
of layers while
engaging in snow
activities
Describe how to
choose your board
based on your
weight, height and
riding ability
Describe how to
choose your boots
using the
appropriate
measuring tool and
how to assess fit
Recall how to
choose your
bindings based on
shoe size and
riding style
Recognize the
importance of
proper conditioning
prior to the first day
of snowboarding
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SNOWBOARDING
101
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AGENDA
What to Wear
Snowboard Selection
Boots Selection
Binding Selection
Conditioning
SNOWBOARDING
OUTERWEAR
The Importance of Layering
SNOWBOARDING
SNOWBOARDING – WHAT TO WEAR
1.
2.
3.
4.
Helmet
Goggles
Neck warmer (optional)
Snowboard jacket (waterproof)
a. Light fleece or wool top
b. Moisture wicking base layer
5. Mittens
6. Snowboard pants (waterproof)
a. Moisture wicking base layer
7. Socks
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BOARD SELECTION
Height or Weight?
Board Selection - Men
120(54)
130(59)
140(64)
150(68)
160(73)
170(77)
180(81)
5'0" (152)
142
144
146
148
150
152
153
154
5'1" (155)
143
145
147
149
151
153
154
155
5'2" (157)
143
145
147
149
151
153
154
155
5'3" (160)
144
146
148
150
152
154
155
156
5'4" (163)
144
146
148
150
152
154
155
156
5'5" (165)
145
147
149
151
153
155
156
157
5'6" (168)
145
147
149
151
153
155
156
157
5'7" (170)
146
148
150
152
154
156
157
158
5'8" (173)
146
148
150
152
154
156
157
158
5'9" (175)
147
149
151
153
155
157
158
159
5'10" (178)
147
149
151
153
155
157
158
159
5'11" (180)
148
150
152
154
156
158
159
160
150
152
154
156
158
159
160
153
155
157
159
160
161
155
157
159
160
161
158
160
161
162
160
161
162
110(50)
6'0" (183)
6'1" (185)
6'2" (188)
6'3" (191)
6'4" (193)
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Board Selection - Women
100(45)
110(50)
120(54)
130(59)
140(64)
150(68)
160(73)
5'0" (152)
136
138
140
142
144
146
148
149
5'1" (155)
137
139
141
143
145
147
149
150
5'2" (157)
137
139
141
143
145
147
149
150
5'3" (160)
138
140
142
144
146
148
150
151
5'4" (163)
138
140
142
144
146
148
150
151
5'5" (165)
139
141
143
145
147
149
151
152
5'6" (168)
139
141
143
145
147
149
151
152
5'7" (170)
140
142
144
146
148
150
152
153
5'8" (173)
140
142
144
146
148
150
152
153
5'9" (175)
141
143
145
147
149
151
153
154
5'10" (178)
141
143
145
147
149
151
153
154
5'11" (180)
142
144
146
148
150
152
154
155
6'0" (183)
142
144
146
148
150
152
154
155
6'1" (185)
143
145
147
149
151
153
155
156
145
147
149
151
153
155
156
148
150
152
154
156
157
150
152
154
156
157
90(41)
6'2" (188)
6'3" (191)
6'4" (193)
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PRESENTATION TITLE
Board Selection
– Other Factors
Flex Level:
• Beginner: soft flex (1-3)
• More forgiving and easier to
control (i.e. easier to turn)
Camber Profile:
• Flat and rocker: more suitable for
beginners
Ability Level:
• Beginner: choose a shorter board
than the recommended length in
the table (by 3-5 cm)
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BOOTS SELECTION
Too tight or too loose?
SNOWBOARDING 101
BOOTS
SELECTION
1. Locate a local snowboard shop
2. Use the Brannock Device to
measure both of your feet
3. Try on boots using the size
measured in step 2
a. Softer flex likely a better option
for beginners
4. Toes should be placed snugly
against the front of the boots
5. Heels should not lift when leaning
forward and backward (slight
movements are acceptable)
6. Choose your preferred lacing style
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BINDINGS
SELECTION
What angles do I set my bindings to?
• Ensure your bindings are compatible
with the mounting option on the board
• Choose an appropriate binding size
that will accommodate your boot size
• Choose softer flex bindings if beginner
• Determine your stance width
• Determine your riding stance
• Regular – left foot forward
• Goofy – right foot forward
• Choose the appropriate stance angle
• +12,-6 angle if unsure if regular or
goofy
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SNOWBOARDING 101
BINDINGS
SELECTION
CONDITIONING
Have you been skipping leg day?
Conditioning
• Squat reverse lunge
• Bulgarian split squat
• Calf raises
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SUMMARY
1. Wear an appropriate number of layers
to keep you dry and warm
2. Choose the right board for your weight,
height and riding ability
SNOWBOARDING 101
3. Measure your foot size and choose
boots that fit snugly to your feet and
are comfortable
4. Choose bindings that fit your boots and
mounting system on the board
5. Don’t skip your leg day
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THANK YOU
Anthony P.