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Will Freebording
improve my snowboarding?
Definitely. T-Boards carve and slide much like a snowboard so it
teaches and reinforces the weighting and edging skills needed on the
snow. T-Boards are also
excellent tools for learning how to snowboard in advance of ever
hitting the slopes--saving you those first few days of brutal falls.
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How does the T-Board work?
T-Boards simulation of snowboarding is the result of many years
of mechanical development and prototypes. The two wheels
function as the base of a snowboard. The front wheel turns while the
back stays resulting in a smooth carve.
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How does T-Boarding compare to snowboarding on the snow?
T-Boarding is very close to snowboarding than longboarding. It
teaches your body to move in a correct carving pattern.
We've had tons of feedback from riders confirming this. We've also
trained many non-snowboarders on T-Boards and when they finally got
on the snow the results are amazing.
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Which board should I buy?
Either of the boards is a great choice. If you are under 6 feet tall
you would want to go with the 38 inch board. If you are over 6 feet
tall you should go with the 41 inch T-board.
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Is
it difficult to T-Board? Does it take long to learn?
The learning curve varies rider by rider. While some are carving within
minutes, most require a few hours to start to feel
comfortable. Prior experience in other board sports, particularly
snowboarding, speeds the learning process. There are riders from the
age of 4 to 60 years of age enjoying the free-carving abilities of
their T-Boards.
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Do I need bindings?
No. Bindings are not necessary.
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How do I slow down?
Don’t ride beyond your
limits. Okay, that said, the best way to reduce your speed is to
carve back and forth into the hill in a swooping “S” until you reach
a speed you are comfortable with Learn to carve a line appropriate
to your speed. Test the traction limits of your wheels gradually.
Carve progressively harder to determine the limits of your comfort
zone. The steeper the hill the more aggressive the carve needs to be
to control speed. Many people have commented that they did not fully
appreciate the ride until they learned to control their speed
through carving.
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Is T-Boarding
dangerous? Can I catch an edge?
A T-Board is no more or less dangerous than any other board sport .
As with other board sports, the danger factor depends entirely on
the caution used by the rider. You can catch an edge on a T-Board
but because you are not strapped to the board you are free to step
off the board and run it out. Beginning T-Boarders step on and off
the board frequently but rarely fall to the pavement. Of course, we
recommend that all riders wear a helmet and knee, wrist and elbow
pads.
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