10 Beginner Snowboard Gear Tips

[@Yodigity]

Never hurts to throw a map of the runs in your pocket too. Especially if you're new to a particular mountain. :)

[@rukaks]

Aaron Gokani awesome tip, thnx

[@snowycloud1133]

True

[@mnr612]

Tf.... I'm new, I'm not doing no damn mountains

[@user-os9jh3um2j]

@@mnr612 what a weak mindset

[@Da_Zmer]

I just bought a shirt with the whole mountain map on the back so I just take off my jacket and we go 🤣

[@amineaiffa]

Been snowboarding for 3 years now. Learned almost everything from this channel. Thanks guys! PS: I still wear wrist guards. I work with my hands and a broken wrist would ruin me. Nothing wrong with wanting some extra protection even when you're experienced :)

[@kidslabor7283]

hahahaha, i started snowboarding last season and this season went for 1 week snowboarding. But yeah the second day broke my wrist… i think i need these wrist guards too

[@MartinGarcia-bz1oy]

Let's take a bong rip every time he says nice and snug

[@bucherfrederic623]

***** you can overdose everything, but it probably takes a shit ton of weed

[@muffinelite7494]

you need to smoke 680 kg (1500 lbs) in 15 min to overdose on weed

[@OwnedEpicStyle]

Bucher Frederic wrong

[@bucherfrederic623]

Kevin Uehlein which part?

[@OwnedEpicStyle]

Bucher Frederic you won't die

[@jfncho]

other tips, don't rest your googles on your helmet or forehead, figure out your binding stance before you get to the mountain, dress in layers vs big heavy gear

[@SnowboardProCamp]

+JFn Cho great tips!

[@shredtheknarknar2013]

SnowboardProCamp also, if your gloves are on the short side, put your jacket inside the glove, and if your helmet has a goggle strap slot use that instead of putting the strap on the inside

[@TheLZempir3]

Where do you rest your goggles? Never take them off?

[@jfncho]

TheLZempir3 both resting places tends to trap air which may lead to fogging, or may dampen the spongey areas that touch your face. im my experiences ive found it best to completely remove your goggles from your head. but with everything, your mileage may vary on the mountain :-)

[@TheLZempir3]

i tend to drink a lot while snowboarding...last year i lost 3 pairs of goggles. I'm never taking them off my head again! Shout out to Spy goggles for never fogging on me.

[@Seanpaulnz01]

Nice video Kevin. I personally prefer to have the goggle straps over the helmet. I think this is the best option for beginners as they will fall often and will get snow on their goggles. It makes it much easier to take off the goggles to clean the lens if the straps are on the outside so they don't have to take off their helmet as well.

[@thedancingelfhohoho8352]

But if you fall your goggles will be come off the helmet they will just hang and bunch of snow will get in like dude

[@jakub.anderwald]

@@thedancingelfhohoho8352 a lot of helmets have extra straps to hold your goggles in place.

[@MrAndre2022]

I'm not a snowboarder but recently gotten hooked on snowboarding vids for some reason. I like your tips just a couple of things I noticed, I'd say the main reason you don't cover your face with the balaclava is due to the fact that you do not want moist of wet cotton touching your skin in winter conditions, there is a much higher chance of frostbite. And I'd also add that if you want to tighten the boots that you loosen them between runs to get propper bloodflow back. Love from Norway!

[@crawdaddydoo]

Thanks for the tips. I'm considering taking lessons in January. Last time I did winter sports was around 1992 and it was skiing.

[@SnowboardProCamp]

+James Craw awesome! I hope you enjoy your lesson!

[@xanderwusky3001]

one you forgot to mention in safety gear is a back protector. I often wear one of those when im not boarding with a backpack on. Not because it will help me if i fall. Its fairly unlikely to help being just on my back. But mostly against other people that dont know what they are doing. Ive on several occasions had people crash into my back just sitting on the mountain (yes i do check very well where i sit. I always choose a responsible place to do so). But some people think its funny to turn as close to snowboarders as possible, use you as racing pole or try to spray you with snow. If the fuck up, they crash into you. Definitely saved me some back pain.

[@isaiahthomas701]

I love this guy. He gives so many awesome tips

[@irigel]

agree with the wrist guard. I lost my nerve on my wrist for a week when I first snowboard.

[@NarutoUzumaki-hj2hb]

Legir John me and my brother were snowboard just bellow our cottage and he fell no his left arm and then hit his right arm on the snow and hurt his right wrist but its because there wasn’t a lot of snow so he basically hit concret

[@rukaks]

Such a good tip! Used them for my first weekends luckily because I hit hard! Saved my wrists

[@unfunny2258]

howa shido? I tried to stop on a icey area, and ended up going uphill a little and fell back, it didn’t feel to good for my right wrist

[@chancecrafton4260]

I weigh 125 pounds have been riding snowboards by whole life. I use a 159 board and it works fine for me. I can glide through powder but also hit the park when I need to.

[@mecca831]

Not a beginner anymore but learned a few things from the video. Thanks for the tips!

[@itsthatpokemon4468]

you should do a purchasing bigginer guide, too many peeps buying their goggles before their helmets

[@susankeefe2712]

Excellent tutorial for beginners. I am very thankful for this trainer. I would hire him to immediately!

[@nerenahd]

This is by far the best snowboard channel on KZbin. Kevin rocks, despite those kid's mittens.. Kkkkkk

[@huubjwz1860]

nice and snug nice and snug, now it's gonna be nice and snug snug nice snug

[@toothy5774]

Tips for the first day back snowboarding after a long break/off season?

[@SnowboardProCamp]

+Toothy great idea! It can feel awkward being on a board again after a long break.

[@chrisdanaher5534]

It might help people to talk about the "white ribbon of death" for those riding preseason.

[@paulshay]

He mentions it in one video i believe, ride the bunny hill a little bit to get used to the board again. and hit the knuckle instead of the ramp.

[@daanvip1234]

I’ve always experienced foot pain to the point that I would have my boots really loose to avoid pain and I just had to learn to snowboard with loose shoes but the lower part loose and the upper part tight was never an option in my mind. Gonna try that next time I’m at the slope. Thanks for the tips bro

[@matthewirwin3052]

That jacket and glove helped that aas bugging me for my whole snowboard trip

[@Bad_Riders]

3 years and im still learning thanks kev for the tutelage 😎

[@BKLYF]

I use motorcycle gloves (since I already ride), they are normally armored and waterproof, when you get a winter glove. Keeps me warm and protected :)

[@markbasarab]

I've started riding last year and even watching this video made me wish I saw it when I started. Nice job keep up the good videos :)

[@bradyhill8725]

This is my 4th year of going frequently and some of these helped me. 😭😭

[@magemindsoftware742]

Its really good explained - covering some "stupid" things that you can or imagine only as a newcomer. And this is why its worth for me ^^ Somebody telling all his "not forgotten" failures. Top!

[@lynxone9434]

Another tip is to get a phone warmer pouch. One of my phones went from 100 to 0 in a few hours due to the cold. Now I have a warm phone pouch, that also keeps my phone dry if I happen to get snow in my pocketd

[@natb7894]

Really recommend wrist guards. The first time I was snowboarding I fractured my wrist trying to catch myself when I fell backward. **also don't catch yourself when you fall

[@bas2362]

Wow I'm so early! I'm going snowboarding in Val Thorens in France for the first time! I hope everything goes well. Great video!

[@BoardArchive]

The Feiyu is so good

[@tjsurferboi8565]

I watch all your videos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us 👍

[@Tom_Legg.]

I'm a skater and thinking of doing snowboarding , this video helped me alot

[@Maruse4kable]

Knee pads are essentials as well! Great video!

[@masterazazehll3961]

@@nbjhcvbasvdnskjv482 'caus they wear them under the trousers haha

[@iloveramennoodle01]

I’m going tomorrow morning… I am NOT ready. Excited doe

[@eyeofthedon]

I really enjoy your videos mate! I'm heading over to Big White for a month for the first time around start of Jan, been really studying your videos so I have somewhat of a head start!

[@erikmartinez4037]

I'll be hitting the slopes for my first time this winter, thanks for the tips!! I'll let you know how the tips helped.

[@iansmith9201]

4 years later, how did you do lol

[@kathypear2540]

@@iansmith9201 it’s now 4 years and 3 months, I’m really now curious 😂

[@Bitzie56]

I cover my mouth and nose with a merino wool buff. Wool is warn even when wet and it doesn't get nasty or stink after drying

[@TheSpainy]

If you put the goggle strap under your helmet, where do you put them when you wanna take them off your face, leave them round your neck? If so wont that mean that you need to readjust the strap every time as it will move from the back of your head.

[@TheSpainy]

Thanks I will give it a go

[@bucherfrederic623]

TheSpainy to me, its really fucking impractical, i wear the goggles on the outside + most helmets and goggles are curved the same way. so mostly, there isn't even a gap

[@morarobert4625]

The first protective thing you should buy is a knee protector personally i hit myself the most there and it hurts the most

[@gamexclusiv]

hey Kev thanks for the helpful video again! you just make one mistake while editing : "where" your goggles under your helmet

[@SeanGolf]

***IF YOU ARE LEARNING, WEAR HOCKEY GLOVES! you may look dumb! But you won't Break your wrists!!! It was the best way for me to learn and I give all the credit to my uncle. Its the best, its genius because as soon as you're about to fall you can use the gloves to push you back up!!! I will forever have my family and friends use hockey gloves to save their wrists!!!

[@fabiob7261]

Sean McGuinness or like You know An actual wrist guard

[@karoo5221]

All of you videos are quality! Great Job!

[@bahnwarterhs8433]

jo i met kevin today in whistler and he is so chilled shout out to you bud 👌🏽

[@fernandoacosta7423]

I bought my snowboard at a garage sale and now it make sense why I had such a hard time turning this weekend , the damn thing is way to long for me 😂

[@razordmitriy]

check also stiffness and profile. even with proper length stiff camber snowboard might be not easy to start.

[@hristoborge]

Thanks man!

[@LeCharles07]

Mittens are best. Get some thin inner gloves that you can use with your phone to wear under the mittens. That way, you can do things with your fingers and not have your fingers get cold and the mittens will keep your fingers on colder days.

[@Strict2426]

I have overall snow pants so no snow ever goes up my jacket when I yard sale while skiing, but this year I'm doing snowboarding and I'm pumped, but it's only October

[@JTDavis]

The 4th i dont agree with, i wear gauntlet gloves so i put them over my sleeves

[@razordmitriy]

agree! huge difference when you're fell down and sliding down the hill. But only gloves that are long enough can help with that

[@doodoodoodle]

I was wondering about that, because Ill be snowboarding for the first time next week, but as a kid I used to get snow up my sleeves if i didnt tuck em in my gloves Whatever floats boats I guess lol

[@eyang7]

Good tips. Thank u 😁👍

[@karsenm7572]

I snowboard at Brighton and one time I was in the trees and when I came out of the trees this lady cut me off (I was still really close to the trees) I fell in a tree well that day the lady never helped me, and my friend was in front of me so I waited for a ski patrol person to go past me I was stuck there for a good five minutes

[@tobedecided7289]

ɬɧɛ ᏚᎪᏙᎪᏩᎬ so do i

[@xxxtentaclesx4879]

Thankfully my cousin wasnt that good so shw was walking down the mountain . And she helped me out i was there for like 2 minutes amd froze lol

[@joaofezasvital8521]

the board size is completely up to what you want the board for.. park go short, all around go medium powder go big

[@Poquito]

Surely it makes sense to have gloves that go over the top of your jacket so the snow slides past rather than up into the gap

[@harveyspector1961]

Hey Kev, you rock man, cheers for the all the tips!

[@megancrittenden4508]

This video helped me a lot

[@landonandben5706]

I still use pads for my butt cause j broke my tailbone sending it over the mega ramp

[@acbc3543]

Money is the best gear tip

[@ternedo6074]

me, a long time proficient skier: very nice will use this info

[@PkMac]

Great tips, thank you!!

[@micahreese982]

Goggles go over helmet to help keep from fogging up the air leaks help

[@alexgt1211]

Thanks for the Tips Kev!

[@krisvandenende6918]

hi there, I'm from Europe, I live in Holland but there aren't any mauntains so we travell once a week in the year to Austria and almost everyone uses a helmet with some sort of strap on the back to put their goggles on so their don't fall off. so the goggles aren't under the helmet but on top

[@corleone2792]

kevin & your team, love your videos, nice Job, thanks for do it

[@luxlifewithmeg2552]

Very helpful !

[@matthudson1887]

love your videos

[@levonseraydarian]

Awesome tips

[@gijet99able]

hey kevin, i love your videos! you're the reason i got good at snowboarding. but hey i was wondering could you make a advance snowboard gear tips and hacks?

[@AK3L085]

I noticed in your videos you never have a pack or camel back, what do you do for water while you're riding?

[@razordmitriy]

i guess on most of the resorts there is a bar with water/tea/etc on almost every chairlift station

[@Gnomescoped]

Great video Kevin.

[@lucasgrier1478]

Your vids are really helpful

[@bennyspoon1064]

For the boots, I have one of those boa coilers, so I can't really tighten the lower and upper sections separately.

[@ghxst__tenshiii449]

I always like to keep a small ice scraper in my pocket to scrape ice off my board and bindings (just an idea)

[@eugenelee6217]

wrist guards are underrated.

[@razordmitriy]

good tips, i probably not following just a few of them - google under the mask.. not easy to put if off in this case. and using really thin balaclava with no cotton, just to stop the wind and helmet itself is warm enough for me

[@castellocastello5588]

Really good info mate !

[@Nambazi]

Interesting about the toque under helmet and the goggles under helmet.

[@miketippets328]

Sick board man

[@tomaskende8716]

Best boots for that are burton. They have separeted upper n lower zone... 😊 (My opinion)

[@tomaskende8716]

Btw you're doing the best "tutorials" for snowboarders. But i have to say that, i disagree with the glasses n helmet - smith's doing helmets and glasses and they fit together perfect without any air bubbles. And the helmets have protection for concussion too. Thank you for what you're doing...

[@mochidomo]

Hey Kevin, do you any ways to stop your head from itching? I have itching problems with any kind of hats or beanies. However, when my hair is on the shorter side, the itch goes away, but when it's longer, it starts itching again? Any tricks?

[@Alexandra-ft1eo]

Brian Chang not much you can do besides a reliable scrunchie

[@lt_muffin6994]

You are my hero.

[@zaydsalcedo3009]

2:15 you know what’s better than one balaclava? *DOUBLE BALACLAVA* -soviet womble

[@YS_LONDON]

Great video!

[@leoyu5551]

this is really helpful

[@alexkok5748]

Ive tried wearing my goggles underneath my helmet, but for me, the band just kept sliding down because my helmet was kinda pushing down on it. Really depends on your helmet i guess.

[@g-forcehack1913]

Yes

[@itzMeWilly]

So late but the season has officially started, I suggest putting the band higher in your head then normal so when you put your helmet on it will slide down to its natural state

[@runeraid1561]

Could you make a video on how to do Miller flips? I'd like to learn those this year

[@AlexanderGeorgiev-Marck]

Hi Kevin, your channel is fantastic. I am 43 (115KG weight) and from Bulgaria. Being a snowborder for a second year I enjoy the sport much more and getting better and better. I bought my personal equipment. The bindings are Head PX woman (XL size), price range 220 EUR (200 USD). The seller said that will not be a problem. I know it is funny, but the materials and the assembly looked very solid. I have watched many videos on what to buy, and at the end i bought bindings for a woman, but looking cool and solid. Is there any technical problem according to you?

[@helenaknibbs]

so much help thank you

[@stevencunningham7069]

you guys are great!

[@nationalhorrographic]

What shall i wear under my jacket and pants? Are thermals recommended?

[@T25de]

Good tips !

[@emilywright1062]

Currently I’m riding a 140 board on a dry slip however my weight suggests a board of 160 length. I couldn’t control a 145/150 board nevermind a 160. Would it make a difference up in the mountains on real snow. Thanks for the tips love your videos

[@titomachete69]

Thanks

[@larsfreeburg1535]

I put my gloves over my jacket because skiing , the wind doesn’t go up my arm. I can tighten the wrist area on my mittens tho, I don’t know about anything else

[@weldin]

I'm a beginner and have only snowboarded three times. I'm thinking about buying a snowboard, and I was wondering if you think it's a good investment. I usually go up to the mountains three or four times a year (I used to ski, but then found I loved snowboarding!) and plan to this year.

[@SnowboardProCamp]

+Cinestar Productions if you're planning on snowboarding regularity for years, then buying a board could be a good investment.

[@jasongreen4646]

Hey Kevin, I as just wondering what kind of pants you recommend/ wear when you snowboard? Also, I'm just curious, and this is strictly based off of opinion, but what brand of snowboard do you prefer? Are there any boards that have truly stood out to you? Thanks

[@lolam6768]

Hey Kevin, I am going snow boarding for the first time soon, but I'm not sure what side I will ride on and what foot to put first. Also, will it be fine to wear ski socks when wearing snowboard boots? I normally ski but my parents are finally letting me try snowboarding! Thanks x

[@luigisanchez78]

Thank you brooo!

[@Nambazi]

I like mitts too. Do you have any tips about how to hold hands to avoid falling on thumbs or fingers. My sisters boyfriend is in patrol and noted that’s one of the main injuries

[@ladyglittersparkles6227]

Thanks great tips :)

[@rinksdinks]

Why wear googles under helmet?

[@ozz3790]

just spend a bit of money and get GORETEX gloves/mitts, pants and jacket.... NOTHING WILL GET WET and believe me it is worth it !

[@d_gen_z_poker5485]

Hey can you make a video on backcountry snowboarding and best parks

[@kinggluestick9596]

I personally put my googles over my helmet where there is a band for securing them