Snowboarding For Newbies Instructional Videos

Whether you have taken lessons before, are currently taking lessons, have never had a lesson, have snowboarded a few times before, or want to teach your spouse, friends or boyfriend/girlfriend you will find value in these lessons.

Regardless of your age, gender, ethic background, athletic ability, height, weight or natural talent you CAN snowboard.

Hundreds of people of varying abilities and talents all over the world have learned how to snowboard following theses instructions.

Some people pick it up faster than others. Don't get discouraged. Go at your own pace and you will learn.

It is important to follow each video in order. Please don't skip around. Trust us, all your questions will be answered.

This instruction was designed to be followed in order.  Even if something seems silly or mundane please master it before moving on to the next skill. Each technique builds on the previous skill.  These lessons were designed so you can be safe, have fun, and learn proper technique in the fastest, and easiest way possible.

Be sure to share your experiences by posting photos, posting videos, writing a blog post, or forum post of your snowboarding journey.

Have FUN and BE SAFE!

DVD 1: Snowboard Equipment

Rent, borrow, or buy equipment. We recommend borrowing or renting your first few times snowboarding, until you get a good feel for your stance, bindings, and board.  Your local snowboard shop can help you out.  Or you can rent at the mountain. View the following lessons so you know what to look for and what to wear.  Be sure to get your equipment ready at least one day before your first time snowboarding.  Remember: Invest in a good helmet and/or wrist guards if you have weak wrists.

SFN 1:01 - Equipment: Intro
SFN 1:02 - Equipment: Boards
SFN 1:03 - Equipment: Boots
SFN 1:04 - Equipment: Bindings
SFN 1:05 - Equipment: Pants
SFN 1:06 - Equipment: Jackets
SFN 1:07 - Equipment: Gloves
SFN 1:08 - Equipment: Goggles
SFN 1:09 - Equipment: Headgear
SFN 1:10 - Equipment: Base Layer
SFN 1:11 - Equipment: Accessories
SFN 1:12 - Equipment: Getting Deals
SFN 1:13 - Equipment: A Little Bit About Aaron
SFN 1:14 - Equipment: The Night Before 

These lessons can also be uploaded to your iPod or mobile phone so you can review them over and over on the mountain.

If you have made it this far we CONGRATULATE you! If you liked our lessons please share the love and refer some of your friends or family to our program.  The more buddies you have snowboarding the more fun you will have.

DVD 2: How To Snowboard: Beginners

As a general rule you should master these lessons in 1-3 times snowboarding.

Some people pick it up faster than others. Don't get discouraged. Go at your own pace and you will learn. If you are struggling with one skill try going back and mastering the skill before it and then tackle the skill again.  Also don't push yourself too hard.  If you are tired and fatiqued you should stop, take a break, and come back another time or day. You will find you do much better the next time.

If you need one-on-one help sign up with a tele-coaching session with one of our highly trained instructors.

SFN 2:01 - Beginners: Intro
SFN 2:02 - Beginners: Students
SFN 2:03 - Beginners: Safety, Fun, and Learning
SFN 2:04 - Beginners: Stance
SFN 2:05 - Beginners: How To Fall
SFN 2:06 - Beginners: Strapping In
SFN 2:07 - Beginners: Skating
SFN 2:08 - Beginners: Straight Glide
SFN 2:09 - Beginners: Side Stepping
SFN 2:10 - Beginners: Heelside J-Turns
SFN 2:11 - Beginners: Magic-Carpet
SFN 2:12 - Beginners: Toeside J-Turns
SFN 2:13 - Beginners: Standing, Strapping, Switching Edges 
SFN 2:14 - Beginners: The Chairlift
SFN 2:15 - Beginners: Side Slipping
SFN 2:16 - Beginners: C-Turns
SFN 2:17 - Beginners: A Little Bit About Aaron

These lessons can also be uploaded to your iPod or mobile phone so you can review them over and over on the mountain.

If you have made it this far we CONGRATULATE you! If you liked our lessons please share the love and refer some of your friends or family to our program.  The more buddies you have snowboarding the more fun you will have.

DVD 3: How To Snowboard: Intermediate

As a general rule you should master these lessons in 3-9 times snowboarding.

Some people pick it up faster than others. Don't get discouraged. Go at your own pace and you will learn. If you are struggling with one skill try going back and mastering the skill before it and then tackle the skill again.  Also don't push yourself too hard.  If you are tired and fatiqued you should stop, take a break, and come back another time or day. You will find you do much better the next time.

If you need one-on-one help sign up with a tele-coaching session with one of our highly trained instructors.

SFN 3:01 - Intermediate: Intro
SFN 3:02 - Intermediate: The Map
SFN 3:03 - Intermediate: Helmets
SFN 3:04 - Intermediate: Hockey Stop
SFN 3:05 - Intermediate: Cat Tracks
SFN 3:06 - Intermediate: S-Turns
SFN 3:07 - Intermediate: Elongated S-Turns
SFN 3:08 - Intermediate: Carving
SFN 3:09 - Intermediate: A Little Bit About Aaron 

These lessons can also be uploaded to your iPod or mobile phone so you can review them over and over on the mountain.

If you have made it this far we CONGRATULATE you! If you liked our lessons please share the love and refer some of your friends or family to our program.  The more buddies you have snowboarding the more fun you will have.

DVD 4: How To Snowboard: Advanced Mountain Riding + Beginner Tricks

As a general rule you should master these lessons in 9+ times snowboarding. Remember to always have the proper safety equipment before attempting any tricks, stunts, or jumps.  Always wear a helment.

Some people pick it up faster than others. Don't get discouraged. Go at your own pace and you will learn. If you are struggling with one skill try going back and mastering the skill before it and then tackle the skill again.  Also don't push yourself too hard.  If you are tired and fatiqued you should stop, take a break, and come back another time or day. You will find you do much better the next time.

If you need one-on-one help sign up with a tele-coaching session with one of our highly trained instructors.

SFN 4:01 - Advanced: Intro
SFN 4:02 - Advanced: Wheelies
SFN 4:03 - Advanced: Rolls
SFN 4:04 - Advanced: Surface Spins
SFN 4:05 - Advanced: Ollies
SFN 4:06 - Advanced: Air To Fakie
SFN 4:07 - Advanced: Jumps
SFN 4:08 - Advanced: Drops
SFN 4:09 - Advanced: Boxes And Rails
SFN 4:10 - Advanced: Dynamic Skidded Turns
SFN 4:11 - Advanced: Dynamic Carved Turns
SFN 4:12 - Advanced: Graduation
SFN 4:13 - Promo: How Not To Learn

These lessons can also be uploaded to your iPod or mobile phone so you can review them over and over on the mountain.

If you have made it this far we CONGRATULATE you! You are no longer a newbie. If you liked our lessons please share the love and refer some of your friends or family to our program.  The more buddies you have snowboarding the more fun you will have.

Bonus Videos: Snowboard Maintenance

How To Keep Your Snowboard In Tip-Top Shape: Edge Tuning and Waxing

After you have been boarding for a while your snowboard gets knicks, gouges, frays, and looses it's glide. Also the edges become damaged and dull.  To have the best experience you should get a wax and tune on your board as needed. Snowboard maintenance is something you can do yourself or have your local snowboard shop do for you.  Whether you do it yourself or have someone else do it, it is important to know what is involved in the process so you can get the most benefit.

SFN Bonus 01 - How To Tune Your Edges
SFN Bonus 02 - How To Wax Your Snowboard

These lessons can also be uploaded to your iPod or mobile phone so you can review them over and over on the mountain.

If you liked our lessons please share the love and refer some of your friends or family to our program.  The more buddies you have snowboarding the more fun you will have.