Put on your helmets, zip up your jackets, and strap in your boots because snow season is officially here.
Although learning how to participate in snow sports is no easy feat, getting out there is the first step toward improvement. As a rookie snow athlete, it is necessary to recognize safety, but more importantly, the biggest tip to your advancement is to have STEEZ. This slang term roughly translates to “style with ease” and refers to fashion as well as attitude while riding. If you’re looking for a guide to help you begin your STEEZY journey, here are some tips that will get those creative juices flowing.
Learning Tricks
Going out on the slopes is one thing, but gaining the confidence toward landing a successful trick is another. Progress would remain at a standstill without taking risks, so wearing the right gear is vital for protection. Expect hard knockouts, a couple of round trips up the ski lift, and a little bit of frustration to emerge from the process. Landing a trick is considered a success, but adding creativity or a little spice is the real kicker. The goal is to execute a trick precisely and effortlessly, adding points to your STEEZ factor and becoming the ultimate bragging right.
Fashion
Nailing tricks isn’t the only way to gain STEEZ, the term represents how you uniquely present yourself. Gen Z’s trend of baggy clothes and streetwear has seeped into the snow communities, as many riders have begun wearing regular cloth hoodies outside of their thermals. This mindset of the baggier, the STEEZIER, has been rooted deeply in the fashion culture of sports similar to skating. However, wearing a graphic tee and baggy snow pants isn’t the only accessory that can add STEEZ. Other snow gear such as helmets, goggles, gloves, or boots add to the list of items that will enhance the customization of your outfits. Some popular snow gear brands are Outdoor Master, Columbia, Oakley, and Giro. Since a large portion of snow gear is expensive, finding deals during the off-season would be beneficial to your bank account. However, there are more cost-efficient modes of getting gear, such as second-hand items or rentals. Common stores located in Orange County include Sports Basement, the Green Room, and REI. These brands are also popular outside of snowboarding, so some gear might be at your local flea markets — Anaheim Indoor Marketplace, OCC Swap Meet, and the Weekend Market, just to name a few.
Safety is Key
Whether you’re out there for the fits or to clip some insane flips, safety should always be a top priority. Your fate is determined by whether you wear a helmet, so considering you’d want to be in decent condition, put those helmets on to have a fun time for a long time while landing STEEZY tricks and wearing STEEZY fits.
