I wasn't the most athletic person around, which may have contributed to my need to be maniacal when I learned how to ride. I would not be deterred.

As you suggest, attitude is key.

This all reminds me of something else from childhood–when someone told me something like this: If you think you can do it, you might be able to. If you think you can't, you won't.

I always thought of learning to snowboard was like to learning to ride a bicycle when I was young. You have to train your brain to control your muscles to balance. Acquiring muscle memory while learning to ride a bicycle was not a fast process, a lot of falls, but there was measured results with the continued effort. Then one day, everything seems to click and suddenly your pedding with no thought of what you're doing.

I believe learning to snowboard takes the same mental attitude. Depending on your physical abilities, it will take time. There will be falls until you can train your brain to control your muscles until that long sort after balance and control is finally achieved. Through continued effort there will be measured progress until the magic does happen one day and your linking turns without really thinking about what your doing .. just like riding a bike.
I still remeber the first night I linked turns all the way down the mountain for the first time … pure magic.

I always say "There is no 'crying' in baseball and there is no 'trying' in snowboarding " ..

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