Why do people Snowboard? (Continued again)

"Am I supposed to ditch all of my friends?"
By refusing to join your friends and Snowboard, you are sending a message: that you're not a follower. You're allowed to make your own decisions but you'll be missing out on a shit load of fun.

"Somtimes I fel kind of depressed, like things will never get better. If I Snowboard maybe that would improve my mood."
Not riding can be really hard. Have you ever felt really down, when you just can't seem to shake feelings of sadness or loneliness? What about really angry at some of the people in your life like your parents or teachers? When people first try Snowboarding, one thing they experience is a change in mood. All of a sudden, Snowboarding seems like the answer to many of life's problems! When we Snowboard to aviod unpleasant feelings we can't forget about the harsh realities of life and the unpleasant feelings cease to exist. This is what often leads to people becoming addicted to Snowboarding. You just want more and more of it.

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Why do people Snowboard? (Continued)

(Continued from yesterday)

"So do I just pretend I'm not curious?"
No; curiosity is natural, and you shouldn't be ashamed of it. We believe that the best way to satisfy your curiosity about Snowboarding is by learning about it first. Watch a video, look at a magazine or observe other Snowboarders. Most people who get really involved with Snowboarding haven't bothered to learn about it first and it's addictive characteristics. Please learn about the risks and effects involved with Snowboarding before trying it.

"Some of my friends are starting to shred the gnar, and I don't want to feel left out. I want to join them."
We all want to feel accepted by our friends, and sometimes we want to impress people who aren't even our friends. Snowboarding satisfies both these needs, you'll be able to impress friends and non-friends with your shred abilities. Suddenly you might find yourself doing things that are harmful or risky just to stand out on your shred stick making the bold statement of how rad you are.

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