In summary, I think taking a lesson will be a lot more helpful than watching this video. And, good luck to all you beginners- don’t worry, it gets better!

As I am just a few years past being a beginner myself, it is easy to think back to the learning days. Snowboarding always looks easier than it is. The first few times are not fun- you eat more snow than you ride over, always look like an idiot, and are constantly bruised and in pain.

The video takes you through learning how to carve, ollie and get off a lift. However, I would not recommend buying it. It moves very fast and merely introduces the different concepts. It shows nothing you wouldn’t see from going and watching other riders. It is one thing to watch snowboarding, it is another thing to be TAUGHT. I believe that including more detail about each aspect covered would have been helpful.

A lot of unnessary time is devoted to finding the proper attire. Learning how to dress appropriately is a something to consider, especially if you’re from a snow-free part of the world. However, the amount of time devoted to dress was a lot longer in proportion to the actual teaching component of the video. It also takes you through buying equipment. Honestly, you could probably get a better speal through a local shop.

The one and only worthwhile part to this video is the section devoted to watching a snowboard be made at Unity Snowboards. Something I had never seen before, I like that it was included on a beginners video to help give a more complete picture of the sport.