Choosing a Snowboard: Regular vs. Twin

Consult a coach

Personal preference for regular or twin

Twin boards are more recommended because they are relatively easier to “glide on”. If the coach is reliable, there should be no problem spending half a day practicing on the beginner slopes using a “wedge” technique.

As for regular boards, it’s hard to say. It may be difficult to even stand up on a slope, and if you manage to do so, it’s highly likely that you’ll be practicing on a gentle slope, which is not exciting and will leave you exhausted.

Choosing Double Board or Single Board

Since it’s about the experience, of course, choose the one you want to play.

Don’t listen to others saying that double board is easier to get started with. Do you know that you can’t even put on double board shoes properly? Even if you manage to put them on, they are heavy and clumsy, it’s difficult to walk, and some even cause blisters.

Some say that single board is difficult to get started with, but the feeling of wearing single board snowshoes is great, very comfortable. Even if you can’t slide with a single board, you can still take cool photos.

Now, let’s talk about the issue of having a coach. If you don’t have a coach and it’s just a one-time experience, with double board, can you slide in a straight line? Can you brake, turn, avoid obstacles? You will probably scream and charge towards the crowd, knocking people down. If the other person gets injured, you need to compensate, and if it’s a child, there will be consequences for you. If it’s a single board, you may not even be able to stand up once you put on the board. Even if you manage to stand up, you will fall again. It’s a constant cycle of standing up and falling down. It’s not an exaggeration to say that your backside will have bruises, and there is also the risk of colliding with others. Don’t think that colliding with others is common, I have seen too many accidents.

Alright, I’ve finished speaking. Who is in favor, who is against?

Skiing Experience: Tires are More Reliable

If you only want to experience skiing once, I think tires are more reliable. You don’t need a coach and anyone can do it.

Choosing a Single or Double Snowboard

This question is quite difficult to answer. If you prioritize the experience, then it is necessary to consult a coach. In the presence of a coach, the difference between a single and double snowboard is not significant. After all, a coach knows how to make a complete beginner happy in just half a day. Therefore, whether you choose a single or double snowboard depends on which one you think looks cooler at first impression.

Return an empty string

It’s all the same, no need to bother.

Ask the coach to avoid the double board injury

In the case of double boarding, it is necessary to consult the coach, otherwise it is not worth breaking a bone on the first try.

First Ski Experience: Nervousness and Ridiculous Falls Before Coming Down the Steep Slope

My first time skiing was at a relatively small ski resort, where the slope was very steep. Standing at the bottom, I watched one person after another fall down from the top, which looked hilarious and funny. But when it was my turn to slide down from the peak, my legs were shaking, and I was afraid and nervous. We were asked if we wanted a coach, but we refused. We chose skis with two boards, which are more suitable for larger ski resorts. Without a coach, we had to fall a few more times and figure out the techniques ourselves. Asking a coach would help you master the techniques much faster.

Beginner Skiing Techniques

You must use a pair of skis. Do you really want to try using a snowboard for your first time skiing? That would be quite a challenging task. If possible, it is recommended to hire an instructor. Trying to figure it out on your own could lead you down the wrong path, and you might easily get injured or even hurt others. Imagine encountering someone on the slope, what would you do? Either you voluntarily fall, or you close your eyes and crash into them…

With an instructor, you will usually learn the snowplow technique first, which allows you to control your speed. Otherwise, if you ski for the first time without proper control, you will panic once your speed increases. Then, the instructor will teach you how to brake and turn, ensuring that you don’t collide with others or get hit by someone else. Once you have mastered these three skills, you will be able to ski on beginner slopes and experience the joy of skiing. After that, you can gradually challenge yourself on more advanced trails.

Of course, there are those with natural talent who can learn to ski on their own after a few times on beginner slopes. However, falling down is inevitable.