Whether you’ve just mastered the art of skiing, or are a seasoned pro, there can be many reasons for wanting to give snowboarding a go.

Provided you’ve got the right Oakley Ski Clothing, and understand how to keep yourself safe on the slopes, there’s no better time than now to challenge your skills by learning how to snowboard.

But why do so many skiers want to learn snowboarding?

It’s not uncommon for skiers, adults or kids to switch to snowboarding, and this can be simply to challenge themselves, or in some instances, experienced skiers have made the transition in an effort to protect their knees.

What’s the deal with skiers knees?

Even if you’re kitted out with all the right equipment, such as Oakley Goggles and Helmets, skiing can take its toll on certain parts of your body over time, and anyone with a knee injury or history or having them, might find snowboarding to be a lot more comfortable. While learning, however, do note that your backside may take a few hits instead!

How to make the transition

Okay, so you’ve got your Oakley Ski Clothing on and are ready to give snowboarding a whirl, but what’s the best way to go about it?

Get your mind in the right place

Even if you’re a seasoned skier wearing high quality Oakley Goggles and Helmets, with many years of slope action behind you, you’re still going to be a novice when it comes to learning snowboarding. Yes, you might pick it up right away, or if skiing took you a long time to master, you might find snowboarding just as tricky, but on that first day when you strap on your snowboard, you’re a beginner again, no matter what!

Try not to be discouraged if you don’t pick it up as quickly as you thought you would, and always wear your Oakley Ski Clothing to give you the best protection against the elements.

Pay for some lessons

There’s no shame in paying for an instructor to help you learn to snowboard, and just because you can ski, doesn’t mean you’ll take to snowboarding naturally. Pay a professional instructor to teach you the best techniques and keep you safe on the slopes, and keep those Oakley Goggles and Helmet on at all times!

Work on your core strength

You might have strong leg muscles from skiing, but snowboarding requires great strength in your core muscles to keep you balanced and controlled, so it might be worth focusing on core strengthening exercises to help you better prepare.

Keep your body protected

You might find yourself flat on your butt way more than you ever did when learning to ski, so be sure to always wear the best Oakley Ski Clothing so that you don’t just look good on the slopes (and trust me, this is important!), but that you’re well protected, too. Oakley Goggles and Helmets are an absolute must, and you’ll find these items incredibly helpful when learning to snowboard.

Follow the guidance above to successfully transition from master skier, to master snowboarder!

Skiing and snowboarding are fun and healthy winter sports for everyone, but only when kitted out properly so that you’re safe and warm at all times. Oakley Ski Clothing is a brand trusted by professional skiers and snowboarders all over the world, and to be like the best, you need to wear the best!