If you've got big feet, you need a wide board. Otherwise your toes and heels will drag in the snow as you turn, slowing you down or causing you to bail. Don't worry, Sasquatch, there are lots of wide models out there to choose from.
Practice Safe Slopes Safety while downhilling comes from good fitness, proper equipment adjustment, hypothermia avoidance, hydration, and sunscreen use.
You're Sliding Now The second of two snowboarding technique articles, this second part takes you from gliding on a gentle slope to continuous motion using a series of turns.