Hi Chris
Just my two-cents worth; there are things about your surfing experience that will stand you in good stead for snowboarding (balance, equilibrium, proprioception etc) and other things like board control which are slightly different. More font foot control in snowboarding. While you can 'skid' the board around with your back foot it's not a very good technique You'll be be pretty good I imagine, from a balance point of view, which is what it's all about.
I echo Steve's sentiments about the kit upgrade, comfy boots can make all the difference. If it were me, I'd prob go with the 'basic' package; if you then have probs with the boots, you can get them swapped over (for a nominal fee I imagine). Beginner boards are usually quite flexible, which will speed your progress as you will be less likely to catch an edge and wipe-out They are more 'forgiving' in terms of when they 'dig-in' and flip you over
Enjoy and send any pics you have of your trip to Steve so that he can upload hem to the site.
Just my two-cents worth; there are things about your surfing experience that will stand you in good stead for snowboarding (balance, equilibrium, proprioception etc) and other things like board control which are slightly different. More font foot control in snowboarding. While you can 'skid' the board around with your back foot it's not a very good technique You'll be be pretty good I imagine, from a balance point of view, which is what it's all about.
I echo Steve's sentiments about the kit upgrade, comfy boots can make all the difference. If it were me, I'd prob go with the 'basic' package; if you then have probs with the boots, you can get them swapped over (for a nominal fee I imagine). Beginner boards are usually quite flexible, which will speed your progress as you will be less likely to catch an edge and wipe-out They are more 'forgiving' in terms of when they 'dig-in' and flip you over
Enjoy and send any pics you have of your trip to Steve so that he can upload hem to the site.