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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ม.ค. 2013
- Part 1: Getting Familiar With Your Snowboard
Target Audience: Beginner Snowboarders
In this video, I'll go over certain aspects of your snowboard to help you get started. I'll offer some recommendations for binding stance. Then I'll teach you how to strap in and move around with one foot in your binding. After that, I'll walk you through getting on and off the ski lift. Finally, I'll show you how to fully strap in your snowboard without having to sit down.
Location: Blue Mountain, Collingwood, Ontario, Canada
Shot with: GoPro HD Hero + Dynatran AT-1015 Monopod
Gear:
Snowboard: 2013 Thrive Renegade 154
Bindings: 2012 Union Force SL
Boots: 2012 Nike Zoom Force 1
Pants: Burton AK 2L Stagger
Jacket: Under Armour (UA MTN) Berzerker
Gloves: Oakley Hound
Goggles: Oakley Crowbar
Helmet: Sandbox Brain Bucket
Backpack: Dakine Pilot
Part 1: Getting Familiar With Your Snowboard
• Snowboarding 101: How ...
Part 2: "J"-Turns & Getting Off The Ski Lift
• Snowboarding 101: How ...
Part 3: Braking & Leafing Heelside
• Snowboarding 101: How ...
Part 4: Braking & Leafing Toeside
• Snowboarding 101: How ...
Part 5: "C"-Turns & Linking To "S"-Turns
• Snowboarding 101: How ...
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Just wanted to say thanks for the incredible video series you've put together here. I was linking heel and toe turns together within 1.5 hours from your instructions alone (and a little bit of trial and error). I am going to recommend this video series to any and all beginners.
+Jeff Bruce Thank you so much! Great job and I'm really glad I was able to help. It's all the things I wish someone told me when I first started so it's awesome that many have received it so well. Check out my snow channel and Tips for Beginners video too if you haven't already. Thanks again and have fun!
Went up to the mountain and tried snowboarding and loved it. I'll be going again and came across your videos. In my opinion, I believe to be very informative. Just the basics needed to enjoy the sport. Once you know the basics, other things will come. Thanks for the video. Gonna try on my next trip up.
Thanks so much for watching and commenting! Really glad you found my tutorials helpful! I have more stuff on my snow dedicated channel if you're interested. Be safe and have fun out there! Let us know how it goes!
I was looking for some tips for starters, and here I am at your video! It's really nice, you sound relaxed and it's really helpfull and all of that in a couple of minutes:). Gonna watch the other parts right now, thank you.
You're very welcome! Thank you for commenting and I'm happy you found my video helpful. Hope you like my other videos too!
I loooove the tip about putting the board on standing, no because of my butt getting wet, but because my upper body is so sore at the end of the day! Thank you!
+maria fontanella ^_^ You're welcome! Glad I could help!
Your video helped me a ton! Your steps were really clear. I was struggling with the toe side turn but after watching this I was able to get s turns down. Thanks for the help!
Really happy I could help! Glad my teaching method resonated with you. I have more videos on my snow dedicated page if you'd like to have a look. Thanks for watching and commenting and have fun out there! Stay safe!
damn man. wish i would have watched your vids before i went for my 1st time yesterday. my friend i went with didn't really show me much, so after many many many falls i came home, slept with an icepack between my thighs, woke up, and watched your vids. then realized, "DAMN I can really do this now!" mad props TY!!!
I'm glad you're excited to get back out there and try it again. I hope these videos help. Have fun and good luck!
Thanks for your tips. My bf saw your vids and then taught me based on your vids. It was a huge help to him and then to me. You are very appreciated :)
+diana cardenas Awww, thanks so much for commenting! You're very welcome and I'm glad I was able to help both of you out! If you haven't already, I also have a beginner tips video you might find helpful as well. :) Best of luck out there and have fun! Stay safe!
This series helped me so much! On my first snowboarding trip, no one was really able to teach me how to properly ride so I was just tumbling down the slope. After watching these vids there was a HUGE difference on my second trip! I was even able to give some tips to my sister who was a first timer and she picked it up really quick! Thanks!
+Angela Patricio That is amazing to hear/read! Thanks so much for sharing, I'm really glad I was able to help with your progression. :) Keep it up and have fun!
Excellent video! I appreciate the progressive steps and tips for a beginner like me! Thank you and ride safe!
Glad you liked the series, Edwin! Thanks for watching and commenting! If you'd like, check out my other videos on my snow dedicated channel. :) Good luck and have fun, let us know how it goes!
Thanks for the video homie, started on Monday, I got my back side down, Tuesday was toe side and today I was carving like a boss. Videos helped me a lot and I didn't fall once on the lift! Respect bro
You're welcome! Great to hear you're progressing fast. Keep it up!
Oh man I can't wait I'm going to westendorf in a few months first time snowboarding!!!
My compliments, both as a beginner snowboarder and longtime cameraman!
Thanks for the videos , really helped me by the end of the first day I ve done 3 different easy slopes , cheers ;)
+mahmoud khattab Nice! Great to hear my videos helped! I'm sure you'll be hitting the steeper slopes soon enough. :p Check out my snow channel and Tips for Beginners video too if you haven't already. Thanks again, be safe and have fun!
Thanks a lot for sharing. Helped me a lot.
You're welcome, I'm glad you found it helpful!
Thanks so much for this video! Today was my second day snowboarding and it was much easier with your tips.
You're very welcome! Glad I was able to help make it easier! Thanks for commenting and hope you get to shred again soon. :)
Nice intro video! thanks!!!
Great video brotha...best one I've seen on beginning snowboarding! Thank you.
Thanks so much! I'm glad you found it helpful! You're too kind. :D
Best of luck, have fun man! Stay safe!
Hey bro! Thanks for your videos. I watched them after my first ever time snowboarding where I fell down the bunny slopes all day. Wanted to do better with the gf snow trip a week later. This really helped. Was able to turn, stop, etc and we spent all day together on the blue runs. Thanks for the help!!
You're very welcome! Thanks so much for your comment, man! I'm really happy to hear you found my videos helpful. Congrats on getting your turns and graduating to blue, that's awesome! Keep at it, have fun, be safe!
Hey just wanted to thanks for posting these videos. I had my first lesson and I was frat but then I watched ur tips and now I had my second lesson today I was so much better
I'm really happy to hear that! Thanks for commenting, have fun out there!
nice job man, you explain it very nicely!
Thank you, glad you think so. :)
i snowboarded for the first time this weekend and i watched your snowboarding 101 many times beforehand. it definitely helped a lot! i didn't get to S in one day, but i plan to keep practicing since it was actually so fun :) thanks for your help! haha and i was totally hoping i would have spotted you at blue mountain this weekend!!
Thank you so much for your comment! Don't worry, I'm sure you'll get it with just a bit more practice. Be patient, it will come! Just break it down and see where you're finding challenges. Maybe my Beginner Tips video could also help you out. And sorry I missed ya at Blue, I actually just got back from Germany tonight. :p
Thanks for this video.
nice video and tips it will help me a lot for my first snowboard session :)
+Antoine Saba Thanks for commenting! I'm happy to hear you found my series helpful. If you haven't already, check out my snow channel and Tips for Beginners video as well. You might find them helpful too. :) Be safe and have fun!
thanks for doing these! they helped me sooooo much!
You're very welcome and I'm glad you found them helpful! :D
hi! (sorry for my bad English ) well I'm a 36 years old man anf im from south America and we don't have snow not at all, and this is my second winter here in Canada, one day I was talking with my friends about activities to do on winter, and snowboarding shows up, so I start doing my research and I find out your videos about gear and this tutorial, now I have my gear (just missing the board) and I'm just waiting for the snow to go and try out all of your tips, thanks for do this for people like my that have no clue about this amazing sport.
+Mao Sánchez Thanks for your comment! I'm really glad you find my videos helpful and I do hope my tips will make it easier for you on your first day. I am eager to get out there too but I'm still waiting for snow here in Toronto. Make sure to check out my snow channel for more videos and tips. Thanks again!
Hey man, 3 years ago I decided to pick up snowboarding and found your series of tutorial videos. From there I watched it over and over again to learn on my own and tried to reproduce the steps in each of your videos. It took a lot of falling and a lot of patience but fast forward 3 years I can now do double blacks without any problem! So thank you!! (and Happy new year!)
Oh wow, thanks so much for sharing your story! That's awesome to hear and I'm really glad I was able to help! Means a lot for you to come back and update me so thank you! Happy New Year to you too! More videos on my snow dedicated channel. :)
Definitely! I have had a lot of friends pick up snowboard this year and every time they asked me how I learn I show them this video. I'll go subscribe to your snowboarding channel for sure. Also I saw that you're based in Toronto. Any good mountains to shred there? I'm in Montreal so we have plenty :P
Oh wow, you're very lucky! Tremblant is my favourite resort in the east thus far. You really don't need to come to Ontario to snowboard, haha, you're fine over there. I hope to go back to Tremblant end of February actually. :)
Nice detail for beginners about getting comfortable standing on the lead foot. Not all instruction has this helpful detail.
Thank you! It's something I discovered on my own as well and it definitely helped me with getting better at binding up while standing.
These are great videos. I don't know whether you have boarded in Australia before but my sons took me to the top of Front Valley at Perisher, gave me a few tips & said this is where you learn to snowboard. They may as well have stuck me on top of Everest, I was terrified. It all came out good in the end though but I couldn't get the hang of the heel & toe bit, now I know why. Guess I'll just have to keep going back to Perisher every year until I get it right. I think I can handle that :) :)
I know you can handle it! Thanks for the story, best of luck and have fun! :D
you are the best dude these helped me so much now i can ski and snowboard good
That's awesome to hear man! I'm glad you liked them, welcome to snowboarding! :D
fj5snow
Great video mate! My instructor moved me up a class!
Nathan S Thanks! And congrats, that's awesome you're progressing so fast!
I'm from Texas going to Colorado next week and will be using your videos for my girl and I to learn to snowboard super excited to try it out. You explained things very well. So thanks for making these vids and wish me luck lol.
You're welcome! Thanks for commenting and I wish you both great luck, but just stay patient and I'm sure you two will get it. Be safe, have fun! If you'd like, check out my other video "Tips for Beginners" for more pointers. :)
fj5snow I am your biggest fan ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
+Jarett Bill ^_^ haha thanks! Hopefully we can bump into eachother on the slopes one day and shred some!
You're very welcome! As for my jacket, it's UA - Under Armour :)
im 36 and 250lbs. after watching your videos repeatedly for a week (lol) i was able to carve this past weekend at Mont Tremblant *tips hat**
Thanks brother
Hey man, thanks so much for watching and commenting! I'm really glad I was able to help. Keep it up and let us know how you progress. :) Check out my snow dedicated channel for more videos if you haven't already. Thanks again!
great job!
Thank you!
hahaha, thank you! It worked out better than I expected. :)
Hey man, I just want to take a minute and thank you for making these videos. I'm a fellow Ontarioite living in Banff and have been trying to teach myself to snowboard this winter. Today was my third time out (went to kicking horse) and it was probably one of the best experiences of my life. Prior to today I knew about leafing and riding an edge (I only rode my back) after much trial/error and necessity to get down the run... Anyways, last night I watched these videos and it pretty much taught me everything I needed to know to jump right into blues and finish my day on a black!
Are you an instructor? If not you should consider it.. you pretty much taught me how to snowboard in one sitting. Keep your knees over your board, be conscious of your shoulders and the 45 rule (+ back foot rudder principal) ... I practiced c turns for my first run and jumped right into carving for the rest of the day. Those hings let me shred up the hill with my friends who've been doing it for years.
Thanks bro!
You are very welcome! Wow, this is one of the nicest comments I've ever received. Thank you so much! I do teach privately from time to time but am not a certified instructor. I made these videos keeping in mind what I wish someone told me when I first started. I'm really glad you were able to take what I described in these videos and apply them so quickly and easily to your own riding. That's awesome! I'm jealous you've got Banff as your home base riding grounds, so sick! Thank you again for taking the time to post your comment!
Thank you! And you're welcome!
I learned how to snowboard in february last year, got taught the basics by an acquaintance in half a day. Started with duck stance as well, and I have to say: it's a good way to get a feel for the front foot you prefer.
About five years ago I suffered from a severe ligament injury in my left knee which I still notice the impact of almost daily, and it's definitely noticeable while snowboarding. My right knee has always been my kicking foot with football, but has now become my front foot in snowboarding as well. My right leg is now the strongest one. Funny thing is I still feel most comfortable with my left, former injured knee strapped in when skating.
Riding goofy feels more comfortable as I put more pressure on my front leg, and skating with my left foot forward feels more comfortable as it provides more stability to my weaker knee. Is this silly to you as a snowboarder? Would it be more convenient to learn how to step with my right knee? It's quite annoying to have to ride switch at the start of the slope or sit down to strap up. - Looking into getting my own gear soon, exciting stuff!
Love how the guy at 04:32 on your right side is trying to strap in standing up and not doing so good - while you're talking about how to do it ! haha laughed :)
haha, nice catch! He wasn't perpendicular to the slope. ^_^
we're on our way up to snowboard for the first time, thanks for the tips and tricks.
You're very welcome! Best of luck, have fun, and let us know how it goes!
If you haven't already, I invite you to check out my snow dedicated channel as well. :)
nice vid cheers man
Thanks so much!
You're very welcome!
Thanks i went snowboarding yesterday and my friends were able to S o. There first day cuz of u thx
Awesome! I hope you all had fun!
Thank you :)
You're welcome! :)
Awesome
+vikki yin Thank you!
hello ...
these vids helped quite a bit thanks : )
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thanks for the trick
Not sure what trick you mean but you're welcome! :p
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Thanks for all your tips! Will try them out when I hit up Vermont! :D
You're very welcome! Be safe and have fun and let us know how it goes!
Vermont was amazing!! I started making "S" turns and can't wait to go back again next season. Thanks for the tips!
+My Blanc Canvas You're very welcome! I had a great time when I went to Vermont a few times in the past! I tried Jay Peak and Killington and I REALLY enjoyed Killington --> th-cam.com/video/i2hfjTW4eDo/w-d-xo.html
You're already done for the season?
+fj5 Haha not just yet! I'll probably stay local though and find some runs that are good for me to practice on...working in the muscle memory! :)
Killington looks amazing! Maybe I'll go there next season!
+My Blanc Canvas Ok good! I was thinking it was too soon to call it in for the season. haha I'll be stuck on local hills as well. Was hoping to go out west to Whistler this month but plans got changed. Perhaps next year. Get those runs in as much as you can and keep us posted.
Ah final a video that's shows how to take a chair left. Thank you
^_^ You're welcome, I hope it was helpful. I realized I could have made that part longer.
Hey bro, just wanna tell you that your videos are really helpful. Got a lot of tips!
By the way, for a beginner that wants to buy a snowboard, boots and bindings what brands and tips can you give us? Just looking for something cheap that I could play around, like a shit box for a car when you're getting your first car to practice with lol. Thanks in advance! Cheers!
I'll try and put up a first time buyers guide for hardware soon but basically, I recommend trying out a bunch of different boards/bindings before buying a new one. I definitely agree with minimizing cost early on because there are so many options out there, you won't really know what you like until you try them. Most brands have both low end (cheaper) stuff and high end (more expensive). Buy 'used' if you can. You can find sizing guides online once you find a particular model you're considering. As for boots, make sure you try them on before buying as sizing differs a lot across different brands. Check out my other series called Snowboarding 101: What to Wear.
hey man, great videos! You're first one to recommend a 12/-12 duck stance for a first day.. any reason why not to go with something like 15/0 or 12/0 if someone is quite sure about his stance? thanks!
Hey thanks for your comment. I recommended 12/-12 because some first timers may not be able to decide stance until they try both regular and goofy. This may not be the case for everyone though. Also, my personal preference is twin boards for more freestyle riding.
i'm starting snowboarding and i'm super excited. Any tips?
I've got lots! :D Feel free to go through my 101 series where I share them all! Have fun out there and good luck!
Can u tell me what kind of binding your wearing and where can I order it?
Hey, they're 2012 Union Force SL bindings and I got them from trusnow. :)
I'm really interested in snowboarding. I do not have a snowboard, but I do have a sled, on which I stand up on to practice steering snowboards. Is there a board that is made just for people who use their right foot in front? Or is the regular snowboard for both?
On a directional board, it's really all on how you choose to mount your bindings so you can ride regular (left foot forward) or goofy (right foot forward). A lot of boards out there now are also twin shape (same forward and backward).
Hey! I'm from Toronto and was wondering where did you get your snowboarding pants and jacket? I've been to sanction and sportinglife here but haven't been lucky.
Hey, I bought the jacket from National Sports in Pickering, ON. They had a bunch of Under Armour samples on sale in their warehouse and I got a great deal. :) The pants I purchased on clearance at Corbetts in Oakville, ON. I have another series called "What To Wear" where I go over my soft goods in more detail, if you'd like to check 'em out! My gear is old stock by now but I would recommend the Oakley outlet stores at Vaughan Mills and Toronto Premium Outlets (Milton).
Im going for a lesson at wachusett mountain kn friday first time on a smowboard
Have a great time, good luck, have fun, and stay safe! Let us know how it goes! :)
I don't know who you are but thanks for the tip now I no how old snowboard tricks when I have one I'm going to train myself like like that young man that is so awesome your fail to see I failed to see autozone
+frances cancel You're welcome! I must admit, I didn't fully understand your comment but I'm glad you found my videos helpful. Thanks for commenting! :) Best of luck and have fun!
I'm sorry I speak a lot of Spanish I'm not used to English but thank you
Sick videos man ! Deff sould meet up ill pay for lessons bro ! I live in ontario !!
Thanks! Send me a PM, let me know when you'd like to meet up for your lesson. :)
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sure thing man i followed on twit!
Whoa, you get off the lift without your back foot on the board. Mind blown. And all this time I keep falling every time I get off the lift. Can you do an explanation video on how to get off the lift with ease? :)
Hey! check out Part 2 of this series, that's exactly what I explain. :)
What snowboard do you have? Do you have an off pist video, or will you make one?
:-))
What I was riding for these videos was my Thrive Renegade 154. Sadly, I don't have any off piste videos at the moment. I've only been going to Blue Mountain and Glen Eden... not sure if I'll have any other snowboard trips to other mountains this season. If I get a chance, I will!
ayee I go to blue too
+Ariel Coloma Cool! Maybe I'll bump into you there this season... IF we get snow! ^_^ haha I'm so eager to shred!
I have never tried snowboarding before but i know how to skateboard, does that help at all or is it the same for everyone?
+Samuel Norsander Your skateboarding skills will help with your balancing skills and core strength. However, the introduction of snowboard edges does make for a very different experience. Best of luck and have fun! Let us know how it goes!
I'm gonna go snowboarding tommarow for the 1st time will being a avid longboarder help learn easier?
Hey, I think with your longboarding experience you would have a stronger sense of balance than the average beginner but the addition of the "edges" element in snowboarding is something that everyone tends to struggle with at first. Best of luck! Have fun!
i love soccer it is my life and how can you do a jump on your first time
Jaime Griffiths if you're going for your first jump, I would recommend practicing your ollies first and work on lifting off and landing while keeping your base flat. Go small first and be sure not to lean back too much as many first timers do and then the board slides out from under them. Keep your board straight, shoulders above your board, and don't lock your knees when landing. Good luck, hope that helps!
+Kevoh15 I wouldn't call it silly, it's just a very particular situation for you given your past experiences. There's nothing wrong with what you're doing, but I do recommend that you skate with same forward leg as you're normal riding position as you generally have better board control to avoid collisions and accidents coming off the lift. I think that's what you meant by riding switch at the start of the slope. As for sitting down to strap up, I don't think that's necessary with either leg. As long as you secure your board properly, you should have equal stability once you place your foot in the open binding. Try facing up the hill instead of down slope when strapping up while standing. I actually find it easier to do it this way now as my legs stay straight when I bend at the waist and my toes are already pushed up and raised by the slope. I hope that helps! Have fun!
wich brand is your jacket and the model pleas ???!
+joachim winterscheid Hey, all the info on my gear can be found in the description of this video. Thanks for watching! :)
FJ, I notice that you wear glasses, do you wear them when boarding? If you do, do you recomend a way for anti-fog AND a pair of goggles to over glasses that are still comfterable.
Hey Mike, I generally try to wear my contacts when boarding. Sometimes I do forget to bring them though and when I do, I either wear my Electric EG2 or my Oakley Canopy over my frames. I have a video reviewing them comparatively in my fj5snow channel, if you'd like to check it out. I go over the features in a lot more detail. As for anti-fog for the glasses themselves, I don't really have a solution. I just try to keep it as dry in the goggles as possible because it all depends on the coatings on your lenses. I hope that helps!
I always find it much more comfortable with goofy riding even though my right foot should be back.
There's no set rule for it. It really comes down to personal preference. :) It's all good!
dogsnm I always used to skateboard with my right foot in the front.
I think that's the reason why I snowwboard like this...
ooo great :)
Thanks! :)
R u going to go to blue mountain on febuary the 5th
Hmmm, possibly, what's up?
Hi fj5. I have a quick question. Where did you get that jacket and snow pants that you are wearing? Or can you comment on them. Thanks. Ed
Hey Edward, I bought the jacket from National Sports in Pickering, ON. They had a bunch of Under Armour samples on sale in their warehouse and I got a great deal. :) The pants I purchased on clearance at Corbetts in Oakville, ON. I have another series called "What To Wear" where I go over my soft goods in more detail, if you'd like to check 'em out! Thanks!
Thank you for the information 😊
Good instructions dude, especially doing it alone with the camera. Good job on the camera angle and then editing.
Too bad you didn't get a good explanation on how to get off the lift, nonetheless great job.
Thank you again, and yep, Part 2 goes over in more depth how to get off the lift. :)
what brand are youre jacket :)?
Under Armour (UA MTN)
Your eye dominance and right/left handedness should not make a difference when riding. If you feel more comfortable goofy, then you're probably goofy, nothing wrong with that. If you want speed, then goofy will probably achieve that for you sooner. I think the ultimate goal is to get both ways to 100% comfort.
If you're switching back and forth to stay on your heel edge down the hill, that's different. That's "leafing" and you should try to break that habit. Good luck!
I'm going on a ski trip with my friends soon and all of them ski and they are all telling me to ski because i've never done either before and they tell me snowboarding is too hard and i wont have any fun. But my heart is really set on snowboarding do you think snowboarding is that hard to pick up on? thank you
I think if you have a pretty good sense of balance and strong self motivation, you'll do just fine. If you follow my steps in order and ensure you are comfortable before you move onto the next steps, you should get the basics down within a couple hours. The rest of the day will just be practice. :) Good luck and have fun, let us know how it goes!
Thanks so much for the reply man, ive been binge watching your videos in preparation. Keep up the great work man.
Strapping up does take quite some time to get used to and is a slow and cumbersome process for beginners. Best of luck!
Im going skiing next week in Austria...this is mt first time do you have any pointers??
Austria is an awesome place to shred! I'm jealous! I highly recommend you watch my Snowboarding 101 series before your trip. I have the full playlist on my channel. Let me know what you think afterward or if you have any more questions. Best of luck and have fun! Be safe!
+fj5snow that's dude ur class I will look at them thanks for the advise 🎉🏂
Hi, I have a question. How do you go straight? Do you normally use a flat base or the edge?
I've seen people use a flat base but I saw one instruction saying that we should either toe or heel edge to go straight. There are places that almost flat and long where we need to go straight.
Hope you can help me with some tips..thanks
Staying on an edge keeps stability.
Thanks...so when would you use a flat base? Can you give me some example? I understand that when approaching a jump we have to be on an edge too.
Ae ake It all depends on your specific terrain. There's no strict rule, it comes down to your preference. Riding on an edge is more stable but hard to maintain at slower speeds. Riding an edge also promotes initiating a turn. Riding flat has less strain on your legs but you will likely slow down faster on flats. Examples of when you ride flat are right before you do an ollie, or if you're approaching a jump that you will take on straight, no rotations. You also ride flat on boxes and rails and when doing presses.
Thank you so much..that helped me a a lot.
are you going to blue mountain tommorow?
Hey, sorry, I won't be going again till next week. Have fun!
People told me that if I were to slide on the floor, the foot in front would be the foot in front of your snowboard too. But you said kicking foot should be in the back. I kick with my right and I slide with my right so idk which should be in front.
Hey there, it's really just a recommendation, not a rule. In the end, it's whatever you feel most comfortable with. When you actually go out there and start leafing or turning, you'll realize which way feels better as forward. Don't worry, you'll figure it out eventually. :)
fj5snow i always thought your kicking foot would be your lead, because you have more confidence in that direction, going down the hill for the first time that could make a difference between trying snowboarding again or going back to skiing
Robert Teepell In my case, my kicking foot is my back foot but I know people who are the opposite. So in the end, it's whatever feels most comfortable. There's no set rule at all. :)
what board did you say I should ask the rental people for?
Duck stance
So sorry for late reply, yes, I said duck feet center stance. :)
Its my first day and i bought a new Burton snowboard XD
Have a great time, be safe, and have fun! Burton, nice choice! :)
Thanks! :D
I am an amateur at snowboarding but I've heard that if you play soccer (and I play) your kicking foot is the front foot. Could you give me some more information on what should I do to determine which foot should be my front??
Basically if you're right-handed (or right-footed in this case), you right foot should be your back foot. Whichever foot you feel more confident with, that should be your back foot.
That said, however, I'm right-handed and my back foot is my left foot, simply because that's how I started and that's what I got used to. It might give you a slight advantage at first, but it really doesn't matter all that much.
ohfouroneone Thanks man!! I am also a right-footed, but I started with left leg back.. I'm willing to try to change though in order to see which is more suitable for me.. Thanks again!!
There's really no set rule on this because it's very hard for a beginner to know what would be better without ever riding before. It's why I recommend a duck centered stance so that you can easily practice both ways to figure out which direction is more comfortable for you.
fj5snow Yeah, i was considering getting a duck centered stance next time so that i could actually try that.. Thanks a lot man!!
DonKonstantinos You're welcome, dude!
Best way to pick which foot is forward is to do a slide test. Run and slide across the floor/ground. Pushing is a bad method. Foot that comes forward depends on too many variables.
I guess it really depends on the person because I tried the run & slide method and according to that I should be goofy but I ride regular. To each his/her own. :)
I have to agree with fj, it's not that simple. Everyone is different. So far I've done all the tests and also make them step up the stairs to see which feet they used first. Summing it up, I get an idea for their leading feet. I've had one, who is identically strong in both sides.
Shotokan07 Interesting with the step up method, never thought of that!
As a beginner, you are right about it all, except one thing...at 3:40 we do not get our butts wet from clamping our feet it, we get it from falling on it! lmfao
hahaha, good point, but if you fall, you just get back up right away. You sit longer when binding up. :p
INDEED. We love your videos. We watch them often.
whoa is that Blue Mountain?
Indeed it is! :)
what jacket is that?
+Jose Perez Hey, you can see all the gear info in the video description. :) Thanks!
my bad, thanks :-)
I fell so damn much on my first day Sunday lol
I can turn fine but can't connect em
Andrew Ray Just keep at it, practice makes perfect. :) Don't worry, the more runs you put in, the more your balance and reactions will improve, and the less you'll fall. Turn - brake - turn - brake, eventually the brake periods will get shorter and shorter. Good luck!
at 0:34 did you say 'dusty stance'? I couldn't really hear you that well.
Oh, sorry, I said 'duck feet" stance. :)
thanks for replying. I was totally going to say give me a dusty stance and end up looking stupid. Lol thanks for sparing me.
keira motoki haha np! :p Good luck! Have fun!
lol i live near there!
+Chef Excellence Lucky you! I wish I didn't have to drive so far each time I wanted to shred. haha
I cant believe i stumbled upon a video where the mountain is only a half hour away from me 😂
Let's go shred!
i go to a small hill near Barrie, called "Horseshoe" idk if you've heard of it or not.
Robert Teepell I've been there a few times myself when I first started. Since I'm coming from Toronto, I'd rather drive the extra distance for a much bigger hill. :)
yeah that makes a good point, but the price at blue is a lot more isn't it?
Robert Teepell It does cost more, but that's why I opt to get the 5x7 pass which saves me a lot of money with frequent visits over the whole season.
I kick with my right foot but skateboard goofy so I'm a goofy rider
Are you Ferris Bueller? You sure sound like him!
hahaha, I'm not really sure how to respond to that. :p
How to jumpcut on your first day.
Haha, well I figured it's a lot better than listening to my ummms, ahhhs, stutters, and pauses. :)
ok I'd like somebody to finally record a snowboard tutorial with a camera on their head/forehead. That's the perspective we need better as learners, rather than the viewer's perspective like in this video ...
That's a good suggestion! I think the concern there is how shaky the footage might appear because the rider will be trying to balance and watch out for other people. Maybe if someone else or a crane were to hold the camera from above, independent of the rider's body. I guess you could sort of achieve that perspective if you flipped my videos upside down? Thanks for your comment!
fj5snow ha ha, I watched one with helmet camera but it's not a tutorial, just a ride. However, I could only feel the movements, and couldn't see the actual board, which is not good for me as a learner. My guess is the camera should go on the boarder's chest. Or maybe even groins, ha ha, no seriously that's the angle to see the full board and study it... I am about to step on the board for the first time in my life, in about 2 weeks time
Street Lights I get what you're saying, you want to see the board in relationship to your body position as you ride. It might be difficult to assess the terrain and the slope though. Also, in general, when you're riding, you want to look ahead in your direction for any potential obstacles (such as other people) as opposed to down at your board. It might not be the safest option. Since your first time is very soon, all I can say at this point is try and visualize yourself in my position as best as you can given my videos' perspectives. I hope all goes well! Good luck and have fun!
Your striking foot when playing football says nothing about being regular or goofy. Better imagine yourself on a step or using a broom to find whether you are regular or goofy.
+MsFruittwist Thank you for your comment! There are definitely a lot of different tests to determine whether a rider is regular or goofy but in the end, it all comes down to which feels more comfortable. What I did find helpful when I started was having my kicking foot as my back foot because it helped with my turns and braking. I explain it in more detail in Part 5/5 of this series. Thanks again!
Clean video with some solid advice man :) If you get a second check out my mini edits and tell me what you think! ✌️️
Thank you very much! Sure, I'll check 'em out when I get a chance!
thanks for teaching how to waste 4 minutes of my life while holding a go pro camera and the lovely ski ride
How did I waste 4 minutes of your life?
your sound is horrible
+Ivan Livic Sorry about that! Yeah, the GoPro audio capture wasn't that good and the fact that they were constantly making snow that day didn't help. ^_^ Thanks for watching!