Boarding School," the newest release from Wehman Video, teaches beginning snowboarders the essentials of snowboarding and emphasizes what the sport is all about- fun. Greg "Cheeseball" Daniells, a well-known instructor at Whistler Mountain, provides useful snowboarding techniques with the help of humorous soundbites, zany video clips and a diverse music soundtrack that keeps viewers entertained as well as informed.

"Boarding School" demonstrates the relationship between body action and board movement from weight distribution on the board to maneuvering down the mountain. It covers what to wear, types of boots, how to fall (rock and roll), how to use a chair lift (sit down), how to stop, how to turn and much more. Daniells demonstrates these simple techniques with his students and performs more difficult tricks for aspiring snowboarders. As the video states, "With some patience and a little practice, you'll be disco dancing with the best."

The video also contains vintage film footage, on-hill interviews with other snowboarders and fast-paced snowboarding scenes. One segment, titled In the Beginning, features black and white "archival" footage from the 70's of the first daredevil snowboarders risking their necks on boards made of wood. "I wanted to provide an educational and fun learning tool, as well as to promote safe and responsible snowboarding for those people just starting out," says director Taylor Moore.

Snowboarding is increasing in popularity as more skiers and recreationalists take up the sport. "Boarding School" provides an informed, safe step forward for that first push-off down the slopes.

To order "Boarding School" send check or money order for $19.95 + $4.95 shipping and handling (WA residents add 8.2% sales tax) to Wehman Video, 2366 Eastlake Ave. E. Suite 312, Seattle, WA 98102 or call 1-800-659-1553.