Learn To Snowboard

Tip Trick: WildCat (backward) and TameDog (forward)

Great vid! Although I'd probably chicken out at the point where you have to breeze down the ramp to catch actual air into the foam pit. Haha

Sick vid! very constructive!

Originally posted by thisisjoebro It be really interesting to try one of those snowboards with wheels. thats the first time ive seen one of those

Yeah that would be a really cool experience. Does anyone happen to know what those snowboards with wheels are called? I've always seen people ride it at ski resorts.

I am just starting off with ground tricks and I was planning on buying a new board this upcoming week, do you think the Sierra stunt is a good board to start with?

That facilty looks amazing!
Has anyone been to there adult camps?

Originally posted by AndreasWiings @thisisjoebro: this is the page I found that caption on but it's the only place I've seen it mentioned. http://www.sierrasun.com/article/20120427/SPORTS/120429909

i have watched almost all of the videos that where posted i cant wait for the mountains to open to try out some of the stuff i saw, everything was really detailed i hope i can do some it

Can anyone here suggest a good way to learn how to ride switch? I started snowboarding riding regular, but eventually turned goofy. Now I can't ride regular at all... 

^^ ride switch when you're going out with your newbie friends who are still learning to ride, Its all practice for me and adjusting a long the way. more lean, less lean. get comfortable on those greens riding your switch.

Should I break in the flex on my new board before the season starts

Originally posted by thisisjoebro Originally posted by AndreasWiings @thisisjoebro: this is the page I found that caption on but it's the only place I've seen it mentioned. http://www.sierrasun.com/article/20120427/SPORTS/120429909 yeah they do call it a roller board, I wonder if they are exclusive to woodward.  Ive never been to woodward or any action sports camp. Its costs a good chunk of money.

Originally posted by chasiuiro I wish I found out about this forum before I first starting snowboarding. Maybe I wouldn't have gotten hurt as much, since the person who was teaching me the basics only went boarding for like 2 times...

That's the same thing that happened to me. I didn't find this forum until after I've gone snowboarding for a couple of months. I always fell and hurt myself when I first started snowboarding.

Is it difficult to switch to goofy if you ride regular?

If you're ever around Lake Tahoe, there's some good learn to board deals - lift ticket, rental, and lesson. I don't think they have the dates up yet but you can probably check back on this site in 2 weeks or so.

Originally posted by snowflakez Is it difficult to switch to goofy if you ride regular?

I'm still learning riding switch. Such a badass noob falling all over the place. I find it easier when I angle my binding +15/-10 (i'm regular) But that's just me. Try a different stance and see how you like it. Also, I'm thinking about getting the Burton Process that has "channel" binding inserts which allow you to easily adjust your biding length and angle. hope that helps.

I'd be careful. A twisted/sprained ankle is first row ticket to not riding for the rest of the day possibly for a few days.

Im trying to learn how to do 180s and then hopefully make my way to 360s any advice?

Thanks for the videos, makes my gf nervous...something impact pants can save!

And buy Wrist Guards! They are a real life saver!

Originally posted by ttuccio 12 And buy Wrist Guards! They are a real life saver!

At the very least they are wrist savers!

thanks for the video tips doug!

wow. great video tips! especially how to butter. can't wait to go snowboarding and practice my buttering.

Are the "Burton" LTR classes any good?
Or would anyone else recommend a different type of course for beginner who has never ridden on the slopes before?
Sorry to thread jack.

thanks for the guides, definitely helped me, even though I've snowboarded before :)