Learn To Snowboard

OK, here's my question:  

Great Videos, thanks!

Thanks.  I figured it was easier on the toe edge (kinda like walking on tip toes) but was afraid it would be more likely to catch that edge and fall on my face, so I tried on my heel and I wasn't really getting anywhere!

Doug, I think that I have officially watched all of your videos. They are really good. I especially liked the ollie video. Thanks for making them.

Thanks for the share! These videos are a lot better than the ones already out there :)

Thanks for the videos, they have helped alot!!

Great videos

How about one on how to build jumps?

Originally posted by bwen [QUOTE=MrMeaty] How about one on how to build jumps?

I would enjoy that also. I was just thinking about going out tonight and making a few things in my backyard. Not really any clue how to build it soundly.

Originally posted by bwen Originally posted by MrMeaty How about one on how to build jumps? Building the ramps/jumps? or actually doing the jumps?

Thank you for the vids, helped alot!!

I just learned backside 360 because of the tips from your videos.
The roll up was such a big part of the trick. I would of never thought of that on my own.
Learning Frontside 360 next time.

Thanks for the videos and info :]

Great videos

Awesome videos thanks heaps ! just need to perfect some tricks now i learnt basics from here

i saw these videos a couple months ago and it really helped me with switch riding!

yeah these vids are great... just waiting for the snow to come back so i can start on the 180's

This is a great thread the videos particularly about fs 360's really helped me

very nice, i need all the help i can get as a beginner.

You just need to throw it on small jumps first sheesh. I was actually more afraid of fs 3's because doing backsides you can spot your landing early

I can't wait for this season I'm currently buying all the clothing pieces and this will be my first time snowboarding.

Thanks doug for posting these videos, i learned lots from you and cant wait for this upcoming season

great videos they helped me alot!

Originally posted by sheeshgosh i still can't get over the fear of backside 360, something about not seeing anything when you swing from the back really gets me nervous to do it, i can do frontside really easy. How do you guys get over your fear? The resorts near me always have hard icey jumps so when i do fall, it hurts like hell.

i actually have a phobia of spinning backside or back flips. when i was a kid i used to do back flips all the time, i was really good at them. on day a kid ran behind me just as i was doing one i ended up with a fat lip, broke nose, 2 black eyes from my knees. every since theres been a block.

i got really comforable with fs spins first, learned 3's and 5's and then started to throw bs 1's once i got less scared of not seeing on take off i started throwing 3's  and they came around perfect every time and i started to be able to control that phobia. now i can spin bs 7's but every time im on the lip i feel like i want to collapse and not do it, but i know if i dont commit i will be hurt more so i go for it. just turn on a song that will pump you up, and make it so loud you cant think and drop in. after 3-4 times you just wash out it should start to get better.

Originally posted by sheeshgosh Doug is on Thrive now, don't know if he's been making anymore tutorial videos but its always nice when he gives insight on whats the better way to do tricks