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Dr_Lexus_Tobaggan t1_j6mward wrote

Keep the pressure on the downhill side of the uphill edge.

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Maybe start on skis first till you learn edge control. the initial learning curve on skis easier on flatter beginner style hills. I find the edgework on the board to be more challenging on beginner style terrain as you need a bit of inertia to keep the pressure on the downhill side of the uphill edge.

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ToesocksandFlipflops t1_j6np8jw wrote

I see you are getting downvoted. I work at a mountain. I have done both and I am decent enough to get down blacks and some double blacks on both. Here is my recommendation when people ask me. If you have time to dedicate to learning snowboarding is a blast, super fun and once to get the hang of it easier to do tricks, and extend your ability. If you going once a year, and just want to enjoy your day going up and down the bunny slope, skiing is where you should be.

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OzziesFlyingHelmet OP t1_j6o7sfu wrote

Thanks for the advice, and I completely agree. I have a feeling that even if she loves it, we likely won't go enough for her to master the sport. Then again, she may become obsessed... So who knows.

I would absolutely agree that skiing is the better casual / part time winter activity. We may end up there in the future...

Thanks again!

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ToesocksandFlipflops t1_j6o814v wrote

I always love to see little shredders on the hill. Good for her for wanting to try, it's awesome. Good luck to her hopefully she will be a natural.

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OzziesFlyingHelmet OP t1_j6o7h4e wrote

Sorry you're getting down voted for your opinion... I totally get where you're coming from, and I agree that skiing is probably the easier route to start. I also don't know what this will turn into... We're actually pretty busy in the winter with my daughter's sports schedule, so this may be a "let's go to lost valley 3-4 times per winter thing... Or even less. Or maybe more... Who knows.

All I know is that she loves the idea of snowboarding, but isn't interested in skiing. I have to respect that, as I felt exactly the same at her age.

Time will tell what this turns into - thank you for the advice!

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A-roguebanana t1_j6oivs9 wrote

FWIW I tried skiing first and couldn’t get the hang of it. Granted I didn’t have a proper lesson. First time out snowboarding (without a lesson) I could make it down the mountain. I picked it up faster and a proper lesson helped a lot.

Lost Valley is a nice hill. Camden is good too.

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Dr_Lexus_Tobaggan t1_j6ok1hu wrote

I get that, its just if neither of you have any experience, putting in a couple of hours on Skis is a more gentle introduction to the basic downhill concepts which transfer between disciplines.

quick tip, DO NOT try to catch a sudden fall with your arms. broken wrist is very common injury for beginners on a board. just cross your arms over your chest and wear a proper helmet.

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