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Happy Friday everyone! Just wanted to share some good snowboarding tips I found on snowboardingtips.com.

1. To determine whether you're regular or goofy-footed, simulate a tug-of-war game by tyeing a rope to a pole. Position yourself with on foot in front and pull hard. Keep switching your front foot from left to right. You should notice that one of them feels more stable and gives you a stronger pull. That is the board you want in front while boarding.

2. If it's your first time boarding, take a semi-private lesson with a group of your friends and one instructor. It's not too expensive, you'll get a lot out of it, and you'll make a lot of memories as you and your friends help each other, and of course, laugh at each other along the way.

3. Get in shape through stretching and strength training. You'll especially want to stretch and strengthen your calves, thighs, shoulders and neck. You use these muscle groups often while boarding.

4. Drink lots of water the night before you hit the slopes, NOT ALCOHOL. Save that for when you're done riding.

5. Make sure you get your board waxed often. I'm talking at least every second to third day on the slopes. Not only does this help you go faster, it protects your board from abrasion caused by snow.

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