it's a great idea to take lessons first, i didn't realize how difficult snowboarding was. I skateboarded for many years and thought it was going to be easy to learn. ya right.. Mainly your using heels and toes, to turn, you point your shoulder in the direction you want to go, basically using your upper torso. keep arms elbows out for balancing. once you get the hang of it, you must also learn to switch stance.