Learn To Snowboard

Thanks Zoe

+1 on the chair lift video, I know some of them are terrified of getting off the lifts.

On a related note, I agree that "How to butter" would be great, along with 180/360 vids.

the majority of Clee's posts are negative

Thanks for putting the time and effort in making the videos, they're great, I'll recommend them to friends who are starting out

Looking forward to "Pipe Basics."

1. Many times park builders will design jumps to progressively get larger in a set or line of jumps. If they do not and are all consistent you need to be careful of your speed for the jump ahead. This means finding time on your approach to throw in one to three speed checks to adjust your speed. The speed checks themselves can be varied in intensity for the amount of speed you need to bleed. The ideal jump line will allow for one speed check when landing the previous in the middle of the landing. This also means that the jumps must be stomped to clear the next down the line.

2. More pop can bring more amplitude and longer hang time to even the smallest jumps. Make sure to get a good solid pop to make your board to come up to your hands quicker. Also, do not prematurely release your grab ;-)

3. Jumps with more curve to the takeoff, also known as being lippy, are more ideal for skiers because they cannot create as much pop off the lip as a snowboarder. These jumps can be super fun for throwing inverts, but can also through riders off during takeoff, usually into the back seat. A curved lip can set a rider too far back by inducing an over flexed back leg. The pressure increase from the curve requires the rider to have a bit more tension, isometric contraction, through the back leg so that the rear leg does not inadvertently flex prior to takeoff. Drive through the curve by resisting the increased forces and still extend off the lip. You will not have to pop as much off a jump that is lippy. Then follow your normal arc off the takeoff with a bit more focus up into your direction of travel. Float through and enjoy the nice lofty air.

Hope this helps.