Amazing video!! Perfect demonstration of building and using smooth transfer of energy from turn to turn and its potential with clear explanation of progressive how to!! Helps a lot!! Thank you Mellen!🙏
Awesome videos, probably is the best Instruction video video I saw on youtube, I like you do the explaining while riding, that makes the big big difference . 👍🏼 Please make more video 🙏🏼
Hi Mellon, thanks for the clear explanation, where do you normally base? Any chance in Japan? I really want to learn the short radius turn but don’t know how to practice in progress
Can someone explain to me when this technique would be useful? Is it used just for training purposes or would you actually do this to navigate certain terrain?
Thanks for watching, and very good question! Dolphin turns are a tactic used for training purposes, yes. However, it's a gold standard tactic because the movement patterns that can be learned mimic movement patterns needed to ride effectively in a variety of terrain and turns. I know this answer isn't particularly specific, but that's the point of a good tactic taught well by a strong instructor - it can be used in a multitude of ways to create progression.
@@MellenJay Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. I kinda figured that it was a training exercise but I completely understand that the muscle memory learned from this can be applied to numerous aspects of snowboarding. I’m new to your channel but I’ve already learned a few tips and tricks from you that will help me fine tune my techniques. Keep up the good work! Much love and respect from the Pacific Northwest 🤙
@@MellenJay Thanks for the reply Mellen, is it 21, -9? Also just want to let you know, we love your videos and your casi level 4 skills/demonstration helps us learned a lot! We will all look forward future videos on this channel!
Yeah great and everything but i already tried this and i cant do heelside jump and i got no closer to it with those 3 mins. Any tips on heelside dolphin turn?
Hi and thanks for watching! You're right, if a snowboarder has fundamental challenges on the heel edge - particular being able to hold a balanced and athletic position while maintaining edge grip; this quick tip may not be useful yet. Are you able to take a lesson with an instructor to analyze and provide you with a personalized pathway for improvement?
So, you taught dolphin turns, are you maybe going to share why they’re useful? Or are you just trying to teach people to jump in their turn for no reason…
Amazing video!! Perfect demonstration of building and using smooth transfer of energy from turn to turn and its potential with clear explanation of progressive how to!! Helps a lot!! Thank you Mellen!🙏
Thank you so much, Kay.
Yeah! Great video Mellen!
thanks Andrew!
Awesome videos, probably is the best Instruction video video I saw on youtube, I like you do the explaining while riding, that makes the big big difference . 👍🏼
Please make more video 🙏🏼
This video reminds me the course you were teaching me last year! Great video!
thank you Charlie!
Brilliant !!!
*Squeals in Dolphin*
LOL, thanks I can "hear' this comment 🐬🐬
Amazing videos as always. Hope I could visit West and take one of your lessons/member sessions one day :D
Thanks, it really helps
you're welcome, thanks for watching ^◡^
Another great video, which reminds me I have a great coach online called Mellen. I’d better review all your videos again before the open day.🎉
thanks Zhan!
Love it
is dolphin turn also a carve turn?
Hi Mellon, thanks for the clear explanation, where do you normally base? Any chance in Japan? I really want to learn the short radius turn but don’t know how to practice in progress
Can someone explain to me when this technique would be useful? Is it used just for training purposes or would you actually do this to navigate certain terrain?
Thanks for watching, and very good question!
Dolphin turns are a tactic used for training purposes, yes. However, it's a gold standard tactic because the movement patterns that can be learned mimic movement patterns needed to ride effectively in a variety of terrain and turns.
I know this answer isn't particularly specific, but that's the point of a good tactic taught well by a strong instructor - it can be used in a multitude of ways to create progression.
@@MellenJay Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. I kinda figured that it was a training exercise but I completely understand that the muscle memory learned from this can be applied to numerous aspects of snowboarding.
I’m new to your channel but I’ve already learned a few tips and tricks from you that will help me fine tune my techniques. Keep up the good work! Much love and respect from the Pacific Northwest 🤙
Thanks for the great video! I once read dolphin turn pattern is the same as when making a turn on moguls, is this true?
what is your binding angle, it doesn't look like 15, -15.
Yes, not 15, -15. I started from that as a reference and then continue to make adjustment to my stance to find angles and width that work for me.
@@MellenJay Thanks for the reply Mellen, is it 21, -9? Also just want to let you know, we love your videos and your casi level 4 skills/demonstration helps us learned a lot! We will all look forward future videos on this channel!
Yeah great and everything but i already tried this and i cant do heelside jump and i got no closer to it with those 3 mins. Any tips on heelside dolphin turn?
Hi and thanks for watching! You're right, if a snowboarder has fundamental challenges on the heel edge - particular being able to hold a balanced and athletic position while maintaining edge grip; this quick tip may not be useful yet.
Are you able to take a lesson with an instructor to analyze and provide you with a personalized pathway for improvement?
Its not dolphin turn, ...
So, you taught dolphin turns, are you maybe going to share why they’re useful? Or are you just trying to teach people to jump in their turn for no reason…
thank you for the watch & comment.
@@MellenJay oh, so you don’t know? You’re giving tips how to waste your time it sounds like. Your channel is lame, you’re lame.