 Poster: A snowHead
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Is it too late to learn snowboarding at the of age 30? 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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If you think it is, it is.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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No, but it may be too old to enjoy it. 
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I wish I could turn back time. for the moment I will try to learn it and enjoy it. 
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Too old at 30?? Only if you are a lazy, uncoordinated wimp.
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I'm at my 30's and I think that I am old. My strength and mobility is very different when I was at my 20's. Though it will not hinder me to learn snowboarding. Just been wondering what will be the health benefit of snowboarding. 
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@majusuperb, Do more sports. I am also in my 30s, and because I hike, ski, climb and cycle, I am in much better shape (and a bit lighter) than I was in my 20s. You make 30 sound like 80, although around here there are plenty of eighty year olds still riding their bikes and hiking up mountains.
Learning to snowboard will make you stronger and help your body get used to taking impacts. Buy body armour.
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@majusuperb, snowboarding is great for legs, core and flexibility. Plus it offers unparalleled quantities of fun.
And the oldest learner I met was an 82yo lady at Mt. Baker, so you can still wait 50 years and still not be the oldest learner.
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I first put on skis at 35 and last month tried boarding at 51. Knackers you out getting up all the time though.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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@majusuperb, first learnt to ski when I was 25, started boarding when I was 30. Am sure you will enjoy it!!
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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| pam w wrote: |
| Too old at 30?? Only if you are a lazy, uncoordinated wimp. |
Rofl, don't hold back there Pam! .
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@majusuperb, think that you need to not limit yourself. A sense of humour and positive outlook will carry you through many things in life. As long as you enjoy it go for it.
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You know it makes sense.
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| majusuperb wrote: |
| Is it too late to learn snowboarding at the of age 30? |
No
I was mid to late 30s when I first strapped myself to a plank of wood to hurtle down the mountains.
my mate swapped from ski's to board after a knee injury when he was 40.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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I started snowboarding a couple of years ago at the age of 39. Through most of my 30s I raced karts at club and occasionally national level, and took up street dance at the age of 40. Never too old for anything  Although do get adequate padding for boarding, you fall over a lot...
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Poster: A snowHead
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I think that's the thing with learning to board, I wouldn't mind trying but I can't be arsed to keep falling over all the time. Also having to sit/kneel down every time you stop. And suddenly realising everywhere is much flatter than you thought.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Wow, I'm glad I've put myself to this forum, lot of helpful and encouraging thoughts. I've been heavy for few years, this might be my good start to break the ice. Thank you guys.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Also having to sit/kneel down every time you stop
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For short stops it's possible to stay standing with minimum discomfort. For longer stops sitting is more comfortable. Once you get past beginner level and providing you have half decent level of fitness is there really much need to stop?
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Good grief no! I know many people, including we gentle womenfolk, who've started boarding in their 50s.
Once you get good and used to things (which isn't too long at all on a board) it's not tiring any more or less than skiing is. At first I thought it was a lot less tiring. Now I ride faster and harder and my legs get a blinking good work out.
Buy lots of bum, hip, shoulder and knee padding. Avoid drag lifts. Get up by facing uphill, not down. Do up bindings standing up. Enjoy
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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| HoneyBunny wrote: |
| And suddenly realising everywhere is much flatter than you thought. |
And suddenly realising that your boots are super light, comfy and easy to walk in and your board really easy and light to carry, and takes about 10 seconds to remove from feet and trot with to next steeper bit...
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| boarder2020 wrote: |
| ...Once you get past beginner level and providing you have half decent level of fitness is there really much need to stop? |
I never stop on a run unless I'm behind a guide who does for whatever reason, or if I have to help someone.
Sitting down, failing to assess terrain, and falling aren't really issues with practice.
I think if people dabble without putting enough effort in to get past the novice stage, then they will come away
talking about things which aren't relevant to most riders.
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| Grizzler wrote: |
| ...your boots are super light |
Funny you should mention that - I ride hard boots and boot weight did annoy me because I carry my boots as hand-baggage.
However this year's model uses carbon fiber and other smarts to manage 1086g a foot.
How much do modern soft boots weigh, just so I know how much further I need the technology to advance?
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@philwig, just weighed Mr G's boots - size 12 UK and the stiffest 'soft' boots he could get about 3 years ago (K2s), so by no means the lightest available. 1kg dead on each boot.
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(Thanks! That makes me feel even better about these [Atomic Badland Carbon]. There's binding weight and stuff too, but at least I know I'm in the right area. They weigh actually 1,208g a foot for 27.5cm. Stiff as carbon fibre, mind  )
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@majusuperb, In answer to your question....
Nope
I am an old dog
I like new tricks
New 853 COTIC hardtail - chuck it down the singletrack
Manuals - rubbish at them. But working on them.
Jumps - extend those legs and push those pedals forward.
Get on ValaisGrom’s longboard - huge fun.
I am 61.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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| Grizzler wrote: |
And suddenly realising that your boots are super light, comfy and easy to walk in |
Most definitely an advantage! My ski boots are in fact very comfy, but definitely far from light or easy to walk very far in!
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Golden age it is. I felt warm in my feet when I'm reading your comment. Good to hear. Cheers mate !
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The only real health risk I'm aware of as a middle aged snowboarder is that women definitely find snowboarders more attractive than skiers of a similar age, which can have detrimental effects on the back and thigh muscles.
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You know it makes sense.
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@hang11,... That, and delusions. 
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