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Why? Well, because the slopes tend to be less crowded and this a good situation especially for beginners. If you make your first steps in the sport, consider taking a lesson. It will keep you from hurting yourself on your first day.

Obviously children learn quicker new things but even if you’re grown-up, you can become a skier or snowboarder. You just need to be patient and probably some professional help. At least one lesson is highly recommended as without it you can get really frustrated and get some face-plants.

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If you want to take part in the 4th Artec Snowboard Design Contest, hurry up as there isn’t much time left. The deadline has been set up for 7th January 2008.

All you need to do is to submit your personally designed top sheet layout. The winner will be awarded an Artec Snowboard carrying his/her very own winning top sheet design. Bu it’s not all as a full set of the latest Sony PSP gear is also waiting for the winner! The jury will consist of Artec team riders and designers.

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Equipment
Boots are essential for snowboarding so make sure you get boots that fit you correctly and most importantly are comfortable.

You also need a beginners board which has a bevelled edge and a small amount of flexibility. Make sure than when you and your boots are attached to the snowboard, that you can control the board with your feet - make sure that your feet aren’t moving around inside your boots or you will not be able to control the board.

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The two major sporting names have agreed to create a range of Ducati branded snowboards and matching bindings for this winter season. Featuring the Ducati design and colour schemes, with trademarks of the Ducati Monster ‘Naked’ bike model.

The snowboards will be limited edition, but it remains to be seen how much Ducati will be adding their speed and handling experience onto this range, on top of mere graphical branding. An injection of that streamlined racing speed they are so well known for would certainly not be a bad thing, and it’d be interesting to see what shapes and concepts they could bring to a board.

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