http://active.typepad.com/.shared/image.html?/photos/uncategorized/sb_1.jpg In snowboarding, the style you choose will largely determine how you ride, what snowboard equipment or gear you will be using and where you will be riding. Each style has its own group of fans, community and competitions. Once you have passed the beginner stage, you're bound to explore one of the following snowboard riding styles:
Freeride vs.
freestyle: Freeride is suitable for beginners because its only focus is on enjoying the ride and exploring the mountain. Freestyle is very different from freeriding, as it includes mostly aerial-like spins, flips and grabs.