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Snowboarding is super-fun, but it takes balance, timing, and quite a lot of guts. Without a healthy disregard for your own personal safety, no one would ever head down the slope. If you’re an amateur or irresponsible, it is easy to get hurt. Here are some secrets to make your first experience more pleasant.

First, check a weather report. The best weather for first-timers is something close to a blizzard. This will give you smaller class sizes, and something soft to land on, (i.e. LOTS of snow). You will fall down a lot as you learn, so you definitely want a soft landing.

Don’t go too early in the season. The snow will not be thick enough to provide enough cushion. Don’t go too late in the season, or the snow will be mostly ice just below the surface, and ice is no fun for falling on.

Do NOT ask a friend, boyfriend, or girlfriend to teach you. This will end up in frustration, because chances are, they are not trained in how to TEACH, no matter how skillful they may personally be at it.

Also, this is not a skill you can ‘pick up’. You will have to be taught, so don’t go out on the slopes and just ‘give it a whirl’. You will probably end up hurting yourself and others too. That is one of the hardest things to learn: sharing the snow means you will have to learn how to avoid other skiers and snowboarders.

The best way to learn is from trained professionals, that is, the instructors you find at the ski slopes. Sign up for a class, and don’t be daunted by the fact that your classmates are six year olds. If you find that intimidating (or embarrassing) go for a private lesson if you can afford it. Private lessons are not that much more expensive than a class, and the one-on-one instruction can’t be beaten.

Pay attention to what the instructor tells you, in a class or in private lessons. They are paid to know what they are doing and to get totally awkward people to do this. Try doing exactly what they tell you to do, and don’t over-think it. It is in their best interest that you succeed, so they will do all they can to help you.

Remember that if you do follow all the instructors suggestions and you’re still not ‘getting it’, you can always ask the resort for a refund or do-over. It is in their best interest that you succeed (and come back again and spend more money). They may not automatically accommodate you, but it never hurts to ask.

The thrill of snowboarding attracts all kinds of people, particularly after the Winter Olympics. Start your adventure off with a little knowledge and a little prudence, and then go have a wonderful time!

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Do you have larger calves? If you do, there’s a pretty good chance that you’ve experienced the disappointment and irritation that happens when you shop in regular footwear shops for your wide leg boots. Whether you’re plus sized, a well muscled cyclist or runner, or you just have a sturdier build than usual, you have trouble finding boots. Of course, it doesn’t matter why you have broad calves – you’re still sick of too-tight boots and zippers that won’t zip!

The good news is that you have an option that doesn’t require you to get rid of your boots forever. Since boots are a fashion must right now, think about placing an order online with a specialty retailer that sells wide topped boots. After all, except for some of the clunkier and more flexible styles, including Uggs, most boots need a close fit. Certain brands are already offering larger calf sizes if you know what you’re looking for.

There are some styles that work better for wide calves than others. If you’ve been looking for styles that aren’t specialty boots but will still fit, you’ll need to try these kinds first. Remember that this won’t fix everything – very wide calves don’t fit these boots. However, if your calves are only a little too wide, you may be able to choose suede-look stretch boots.

These boots not only fit – they can even make your calves look thinner. Of course, it’s important to remember that your stretch boots never should feel like they’re cutting your circulation off. If you feel like this is happening, check online for wide top boot styles instead. While stretch boots often look too small to fit at first, in most cases they expand to fit. Another great choice if your calves are “almost there” is to pick a slouch type.

Ankle boot wearers won’t find buying boots a problem, but they should remember that if you’re wearing ankle boots without trousers, the size of your calves will be highlighted. This can make them look larger than they really are, and is probably the major reason that celebrity attempts to wear short boots and short skirts have never really taken off.

Unfortunately, whether they have a heel or not, fashion boots are a much bigger problem for most women with large calves. Most of them have no lacing, no stretch panels, and no room for yielding. They often are designed with zippers, making them hard to fit if you don’t have the same size calf as the fit model. These boots are also extremely common and go with most of the current trends. That means that women interested in keeping up with fashion, as well as those who just like tall, sleek boots, should pay attention to getting ones that fit.

There are plenty of stores online offering styles that fit large calves. Buying online is simple, though it’s important to check the return policy of the seller in case your boots don’t fit. Measure the biggest part of your calf before you buy, then match that number to your ordinary shoe size on the chart.

Remember to check shaft height as well, especially if you’re on the petite side or if you have long legs. Most wide leg boots have some extra stretch built in – in case you have trouble measuring. They’re a great choice for anyone who wants to look good and have boots that fit!