Snowdom in-door Snowboarding Review

Snowboarding has really taken off over the last 15 years. It's similar to skiing but on a single board - it's basically surfing on the snow!

It also makes you look uber cool, if you can do it that is. We highly recommend that you have some lessons before going abroard to snowboard. This way you won't waste your trip learning to snowboard and you won't look like a beginner.

Where to go, Cost and Equipment

Where

There are many dry ski slopes dotted around the UK. Check out the link for your nearest dry ski slope.

www.touchlocal.com/nat/c-630-Dry+Ski+Slopes

All of the slopes will offer Snowboard lessons. If you go on a Snowboarding holiday, ask your travel agent about the best slopes in Europe.

Want to learn to Snowboard or Ski on real snow without leaving the UK? Check out the Snowdome review at the bottom of this page.

Snowboarders are the Fonzies (cool people) of the slopes so you have to remember that when buying the clothing it's all about looking uber cool!

Cost and Equipment

Lessons  -  Check with your local dry ski slope as prices vary. There will be a peak  time and an off peak time. They can range from around £16 per hour off peak right up to around £35 peak.

Snowboard  -  Boards start at around the £99 mark.

Binding  -  These are the things that hold your boots on the board. They are around £45.

Boots  -  Starting at £45. Spend more for comfort. It's worth it.

Helmet  -  Around £40.

Jacket  -  From £80 and up.

Trousers  -  From £50 and up.