Learn how to snowboard the steeps while avoiding injury

Ready to learn how to snowboard the steeps without fear? Here are a few tips that will improve your technique and keep you safe.

• Tip 1. Be familiar with the steeps on which you are about to practice. Use visualization before you move slowly through the steeps, planning your body and board's next moves.
• Tip 2. The first time through, take on the steeps in a conservative manner. Use you head and shoulders as a guide to steer you through each turn. Also, watch your posture. Leaning back could force you to lose control of the board.
• Tip 3. When learning to board the steeps, traverse back and forth slowly. Be patient the first time through. As you build your confidence, you can take on the steep in a more aggressive manner. Practice on short steeps first, then move on to more difficult steeps. Don't snowboard steeps that are above your skill level-doing so could result in injury.

How to avoid injury while learning to snowboard the steeps

Most falls in snowboarding impact the hands, rear end and head. Always use proper equipment to protect yourself from serious injury. Don't forget to protect your wrists and head.

Take lessons to learn more about steep snow boarding

Lessons are available for adults and children at most ski resorts and areas. Don't hesitate to take a few classes before you take on the steeps. You'll learn about technique and improve your ride overall.

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