Snowboarding is taking the slopes by storm. With more and more converts in this winter sport, there are now more boarders than skiers, with increased enrollees for snowboarding in various schools around the world. This exciting sport can be enjoyed by everyone, with varying skill levels and expertise. So you're not sure what skill level you are? Read on and find out from this guide.

1. The Newbie: The total beginner to having a few days of riding experience

The newbie is someone who has never boarded before, and is still orienting oneself with the basics. Checking out and learning about the snowboard equipment, discovering how to strap in the board and other basic techniques on how to fall, turn and hop on terrain, get around the slopes, and most importantly, how to stop. Beginners are in the process of learning how to turn on heel edges and toe, but are still trying to gain full control of their board.

2. The Intermediate: The boarder comfortable with common riding techniques and starting to try tricks

In the intermediate level, boarders are usually trying to focus on their balance, working on this most fundamental skill. The advancing beginner masters straight runs, riding, hopping and turning with balance. Boarders at this level can now gain a bit more confidence as they can take a bit more control of their turns and runs. With their increased riding experience, these snowboarders can already link heel and toe turns during their powder runs, as well as link turns consistently.

3. The Advanced: The shredder having the ability to ride all pistes and off-slope, with advanced tricks and skills up their sleeves

The advanced level for boarders mean mastery of carved and skidded turns, with confidence in rail riding and trying out terrain park areas. Advanced level snowboarders can now whip out those air 180s and 360s, without any problem. Freestyle tricks come out at this level, after learning the dynamics of coordination, balance and ride switches.

So at which skill level are you?