For the first time skiing vs snowboarding for a hockey player: Which one should I go for (as a long time hockey player), snowboarding or skiing? This will be the first time I will be doing either one. Which will be less risky for injuries?

So, I just ordered a dopesnow yeti jacket. Wondering if thats a decent pick? I'm fairly new but I plan to keep snowboarding. And if that jacket is alright what layers would I have underneath it? Also would love some advice and tips on snowboarding! Just looking to learn :)

I was just gifted my first board, and it’s an old burton with the 3D hole system for bindings. I found these awesome union bindings to match but the disc it comes with doesn’t fit. I look online and union has a 3 hole disc that’s made for the 3D burton system, cool. Turns out union discontinued these discs and they are a b*tch to find ANYWHERE.

I love the bindings and got them for such a steal, so I don’t want to buy new ones. Any solution for this? Are their burton discs that will fit the union bindings? Should I drill holes into the standard union disc? Should I keep desperately searching eBay for the discontinued discs?

I’m not very new to snowboarding, but new to buying a board. I can easily carve but don’t really care for the terrain park or going at high speeds. I just want a clean, smooth ride down the mountain - what board would be best for that kind of ride, a rocker or camber? TIA

Went snowboarding for my first time today!! Had a great time and fell a lot. Can’t wait to go again

Hi, so I am not totally new to snowboarding but am quite new to owning my own gear.I live in the southern hemisphere, and in November(summer) 2017 I bought my first board. I was looking for second hand due to my budget so went to a particular store that sells used equipment. I went in and asked what they had and I found out they were having a half price sale on certain brands.I told the guy what riding I like doing etc and I ended up buying a new board and bindings for a pretty decent price.They suggested I get a storage wax put on - sounds good, didn't know about that, you guys are the professionals.

Eight months later, snow is epic, went for 2 days of boarding. Just rode the board and wax came off by itself.Another trip is planned a few weeks later, I take my board into same shop to ask if I should do anything to it (another wax / a tune or nothing?). The guy comes out from the workshop to have a look, oh yeah could do with an edge, we'll sort it out. Cool thanks I'll pick it up when it's ready.

A week later I pick it up and the bottom of the board looks very textured, with 2 smooth spots- Ok must be the 'tune' or whatever.I noticed an obvious patch where it seems they went to the next layer - shrugged it off, the area feels flat/normal (not a hole or missing material - Boarding in a couple days so didn't worry too much.

Board rides better than last time, went another trip a couple weeks later, still riding good.

Season ends, board sits away, I didn't get a wax on it but kept in safe dry place.

Last week went to a different snow shop to buy a bag for snowboard (Going to canada end of this month- much excite!!)Got a sweet deal on a bag, asked if I should do anything to my board before my trip, it's kinda new etc. Guy says bring it in closer to the day and we'll do a wax for the temperature, or just bring it in now and I'll have a look.

He's about to start the wax and yells out "how old did you say this was?" I said a light season old, bought it last year.

He proceeds to show me the areas of my board he is concerned about.....(see pics)

He said I should go back to the other shop and question them about it - I did, and didn't get much help, just a confirmed opinion of a young guy from the workshop that day (holiday season) He said multiple times "yeah that's shit" when looking at the worn through patch.I asked if he would take that board to Canada in 4 weeks and he made a face that told me the whole story - But proceeded to say "..yeeeeeah, I'd just be careful of that spot there" (worn spot - it's under front foot toe edge)He also said I wouldn't get another tune out of it, so I asked him is that expected from a 1 year old board? He says no...

He couldn't have given me a refund or anything as he is not management, but I was planning on sending an email to them after I got another opinion from the wonderful Reddit community XD.

Should I ask for a refund or swap for another board or something? I was expecting it to last more than a year.....

Any advice much appreciated!!

Behold - Pictures....

- EDIT - I have already purchased a new board to take to Canada, but I have not told the first snow shop this information.

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I just spent my last full season riding and one thing I noticed after extended sessions is that the outside of my front (left) foot hurts a lot, particularly near the toes. Is this a problem with how I'm putting my weight forward or a problem with the boot and how it's fit or simply just a side effect of riding? I'd like to know how to fix it for next season.

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With the summer months being a great time to score some deals on snowboarding gear, I decided now would be the perfect time to start this subreddit! If you are looking to buy a new board after renting equipment for a few seasons for instance, or just want to try the sport and have never been before, ask any questions you might have here. Additionally, if you want to know about good mountain resorts to check out, tricks to begin learning first, or just how to gain confidence, this is the place to do it. I'll do my best to give you honest advice, and steer you in the right direction. Be sure to check out some of the links on the side for common questions and concerns about snowboarding too!

TL;DR Ask beginner snowboarding questions, and get advice from people who have ridden before.