Getting Children Started With Snowboarding Skiing is fun recreational activity for all ages; however, teaching kids to ski can be difficult and time consuming. The need to hold on to ski poles is what makes the activity a bit difficult for young children to pick up. Why not consider snowboarding instead? Snowboarding is easier to teach children since there isn 't as much need for coordination, which can be harder for children to learn. Also, they don 't need any extra equipment to hold on to, such as ski poles. Here are some tips for getting your chidlren started with snowboarding: Get the Right Gear First off, visit an outdoor or specialty snowboarding equipment store and head to the children 's aisle. You 'll want to get some assistance from a salesperson to make sure that you 're getting the right equipment. They 'll also make sure that you select the right sizes. Your child will need warm clothing of course, especially a winter jacket, as well as gloves, a hat, scarf, goggles and special boots that will clip into the snowboard. Of course, you 'll also need to select just the right size of snowboard for your child. The size of all this equipment depends on your child 's age, weight and height, so it 's a must to bring your child along with you while you shop. Don 't forget to buy a helmet for them. While a head injury is not something you think about often when skiing or …show more content…
Get Lessons Now that you have all the right gear, you can head out to the slopes with your child. However, don 't let them try this sport without getting lessons first. Children need to know the basics of snowboarding before they give it a try. Make sure to hire a certified instructor to teach them the basics. Any good winter resort will have lessons available. If you chose a resort that caters to families with children, surely they will have an instructor available that specializes in teaching kids. For kids, they often learn best in groups, so try a group snowboarding