Losing my Snowboarding Virginity this Friday, any tips? Options

[BlackCelicaGT94]

Ok so Im going snowboarding for the 1st time this Friday. Im scared! Im going with Jason and he hasnt been for 2 years so he should be pretty close to where i am. I wanna go on the chairlifts that day so i need some pointers on how to get off! i dont wanna fall (i know it will happen)

And what do i need gear wise?

Im renting board and boots - though I want my own but no use in buying it before i try it!

I already have a Helly Hanson Jacket and a pimp snow hat! ;-)

Im going to buy
Pants
Goggles
Gloves



Anything else?

[TheStreetzKing]

ahh lessons, i remember those days, ur better off teaching urself, heres the run down of lessons..

1. show how to get off the chairlift *easy*
2. u ride down the mountain side to side *stopping on each side* to practice balancing
3. after learning to go side to side its time to learn how to stop, travel down about 20 ft. then practice stopping (toe side and heel side)
4. when thats done u should practice side to side to practice turning
5. when u can turn but its not soon (as in takes a while) practice untill you can carve (turning short distances)

thats pretty much it, its all about balance and practice, now go hit the park