Don't go out and spend a boat-load of cash on all the best equipment for your first time out. Most resorts and major cities have top rental equipment available. Renting will also allow you to try different models and brands of snowboards to find out which is the right one for you before you drop last month's paycheck on costly gear.

Snowboarding's rapid learning curve makes it one of the fastest growing sports. Most beginners need only five or six days to acquire a basic sense of security on the slopes. However, time is precious for most of us. Skiers often prefer to begin snowboarding by incorporating lessons and free-riding time into their regular ski vacations.

Don't think that you are going to master the art of snowboarding after one day alone on the slopes. Many experienced skiers return from their first snowboarding attempts with more than just their pride bruised. Personal instruction, either privately or in a group, is the key to a good, safe start. It's the best insurance for taking the pain out of those first few days. Instructors can start you off with a solid foundation and correct any early mistakes to prevent bad habits from forming. The atmosphere and camaraderie of group lessons (cheaper than private) can do much to break the tension of beginner's anxiety and maximize the fun.

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