Getting the Basics

Getting the Basics

Strapping into your snowboard

There are a few different types of snowboard bindings that allow for different ways of strapping in, The most common is... View Article
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Getting Up on your Snowboard

The first few times it will be easier to get someone to help you up as it can be quite hard... View Article
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Falling Over on a Snowboard

Theres no denying it, every one falls over on a snowboard every now and then, especially when you are learning.... View Article
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Getting used to your Snowboard

Now you are up on your board we need to get used to the feeling of being strapped to a... View Article
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Getting around on the Snow

Before you get on a slope you need to get used to how the board feels on snow. You should... View Article
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Let gravity do the work – Straight Running

Now that you have got the grasp of how the board feels on the snow and how to move around... View Article
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Side-Slipping – Heel Edge

Now that you can go straight on a snowboard, the next step is side-slipping. Side-slipping is the first step to... View Article
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Side-Slipping – Toe Edge

Side-slipping on your toe edge is important to learn the edge control required for turning. You can also use your... View Article
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Diagonal Side-Slipping – Heel Edge

Now that we can control our edge going straight down we now need to add more pressure technique that will... View Article
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Diagonal Side-Slipping – Toe Edge

Now we will perform the same exercise but on your toes. It is essential to progressing to your first toe... View Article
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The Garland Exercise – Heel Edge

The Garland exercise is the next step in turning progression. It is similar to the Falling Leaf except that it... View Article
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The Garland Exercise – Toe Edge

Now it is time to repeat the Garland exercise but on your toe edge. With the toe edge garland, it... View Article
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Your First Turn – Heelside

Now you are ready to complete your first complete turn. You now have the foundations you need to steer your... View Article
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Your First Turn – Toeside

Now you will try the toeside turn. The most common mistake people make doing this is to lean back. Leaning... View Article
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Linking Turns and Moving Forward

Now that you can complete a toeside and heelside turn, you have all the skills to be able to ride... View Article
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Flexion and Extension

Flexion and extension is an essential technique to pick up to take your turns to the next level. It is... View Article
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