snowboard community forums : Starter tricks- http://www.trusnow.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; snowboard community forums : Riders Guide - Knowledge Base : Starter tricks- Mon, 20 May 2013 22:33:49 +0000 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:03:00 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.54 360 www.trusnow.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=27261 snowboard community forums http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.trusnow.com/forum/ Starter tricks- : definitely learn switch before... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=887365#887365 Author: NYJETS1087
Subject: 27261
Posted: Oct/28/2010 at 3:03pm

definitely learn switch before you enter the park!]]> Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:03:00 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=887365#887365 Starter tricks- : You should start to learn to ride... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=887363#887363 Author: Grinch
Subject: 27261
Posted: Oct/28/2010 at 3:01pm

You should start to learn to ride switch. If you are just starting out use box rails and first and don't rush into bigger tricks. make sure you got basics on lock before you try new tricks.]]> Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:01:33 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=887363#887363 Starter tricks- : Can you carve the whole mountain... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=832135#832135 Author: neojester22
Subject: 27261
Posted: Aug/21/2010 at 5:15pm

Can you carve the whole mountain without thinking about the level of the trail? If not then dont start thinking about the park.

Carving the whole mountain while riding switch would also help you a lot.]]> Sat, 21 Aug 2010 17:15:35 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=832135#832135 Starter tricks- : What's a better jib box or... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=830811#830811 Author: finny174
Subject: 27261
Posted: Aug/19/2010 at 4:25pm

What's a better jib box or rail?]]> Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:25:58 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=830811#830811 Starter tricks- : theres heaps of tables in aussie... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=804005#804005 Author: joelpaton
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/19/2010 at 3:06am

theres heaps of tables in aussie parks try find one of them they're nice and wide and you feel cool as sliding over one with a little ollie off.]]> Mon, 19 Jul 2010 03:06:50 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=804005#804005 Starter tricks- : some stuff again.LEARN TO CARVE..... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=759058#759058 Author: higiff
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jun/01/2010 at 1:09am

some stuff again.
LEARN TO CARVE.. sure you might be able to do a smeer 3, or possibly 5 but carving off a jump will be easier, smoother, faster and will generate way more pop than smeering.
LEARN TO RIDE SWITCH, not just carving but switch ollies too,
Start of small, you dont wanna hurt yourself cause that sucks
nail a trick before going for the next in that series.. i.e  land a front 1 99% of the time before doing front 3's, will take more time but it will help your style, confidence and overall ability much more.
Ask a more experienced rider to watch what you doing and spot mistakes. (smeering of jumps, not holding grab long enough, tilting head at a weird angle, flailing, centered balance or for rails, is your back foot sliding out, not centered balance, nose or tail heavy, rail approach angle etc. are just some things to look for
Practice, your not going anywhere without that and it takes time, have fun, ride with friends to push yourself.
Hope this helps
]]> Tue, 01 Jun 2010 01:09:30 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=759058#759058 Starter tricks- : Learn switch, hit some small boxes... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=757211#757211 Author: elnino
Subject: 27261
Posted: May/30/2010 at 2:16am

Learn switch, hit some small boxes and some small 180s. Once you have that just make it bigger, and start learning some grabs]]> Sun, 30 May 2010 02:16:50 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=757211#757211 Starter tricks- : When i was starting out I nailed... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=746987#746987 Author: rishihb
Subject: 27261
Posted: May/21/2010 at 5:12am

When i was starting out I nailed switch riding first, and started with some 180s off small kickers and boardslides]]> Fri, 21 May 2010 05:12:01 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=746987#746987 Starter tricks- : Yea, I am trying to get my switch... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=742417#742417 Author: Gester87
Subject: 27261
Posted: May/17/2010 at 10:18pm

Yea, I am trying to get my switch riding down too, I get scared riding swith at high speeds and on slush right now. I have to over come that fear, maybe setting my stance wider will help. Gotta wait until next season to find out.]]> Mon, 17 May 2010 22:18:06 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=742417#742417 Starter tricks- : The basic is something I would... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=742414#742414 Author: tl84
Subject: 27261
Posted: May/17/2010 at 10:11pm

The basic is something I would learn first. I need to get my switch riding down. I ride goofy, its surprisingly hard to switch and ride regular for some reason. But next season is when I'll start more on the switch riding. ]]> Mon, 17 May 2010 22:11:50 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=742414#742414 Starter tricks- : make sure you pract ur flips on... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=742407#742407 Author: tigerclaw
Subject: 27261
Posted: May/17/2010 at 10:01pm

make sure you pract ur flips on days that are somewhat powdery, its VERY helpful. and its great to be inventive while you learn. balance plays a very big role. try using slacklines
]]> Mon, 17 May 2010 22:01:48 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=742407#742407 Starter tricks- : Its a balance- you need to learn... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=737351#737351 Author: jivehoneyjive
Subject: 27261
Posted: May/13/2010 at 4:59pm

Its a balance- you need to learn solid skills on piste and around resort 1st, then, when you can carve and ride switch, take to the park, just go for straight airs over the kickers for the 1st few runs to get a feel for the jumps and airtime. then you can start putting in a few grabs- method and indy are good places to start- keep working at it till you are totally comfortable in the air, then start to think about bigger tricks.]]> Thu, 13 May 2010 16:59:07 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=737351#737351 Starter tricks- : 1st year in the park woot!! http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=726812#726812 Author: snowbetty95
Subject: 27261
Posted: May/06/2010 at 10:33am

1st year in the park woot!!]]> Thu, 06 May 2010 10:33:14 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=726812#726812 Starter tricks- : this is all really good advice.... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=726808#726808 Author: dennisiah3
Subject: 27261
Posted: May/06/2010 at 10:31am

this is all really good advice. I definitely need to become more comfortable riding switch]]> Thu, 06 May 2010 10:31:06 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=726808#726808 Starter tricks- : start with 180s. try going both... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=726480#726480 Author: moku26
Subject: 27261
Posted: May/06/2010 at 4:01am

start with 180s. try going both backside and frontside. i started out spinning backside. but as i got more aggressive i found out that im more comfortable spinning frontside. it is easier to turn with open view. when you try 360 spinning frontside is harder because landing is on the blindside. but really it all comes from experience and practice. i can probably close my eyes and land 360 frontside because my muscle memory reacts to the familiar motion. practice practice practice. after you master 180, 360 is very easy]]> Thu, 06 May 2010 04:01:22 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=726480#726480 Starter tricks- : I'm watching snowboard addiction... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=726252#726252 Author: Muse25
Subject: 27261
Posted: May/05/2010 at 10:33pm

I'm watching snowboard addiction videos and the tip about making your own balance beam to practice tricks looks like it can help you get more comfortable with 50/50's.]]> Wed, 05 May 2010 22:33:38 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=726252#726252 Starter tricks- : Originally posted by tigerclawhonestly,... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=724959#724959 Author: argie
Subject: 27261
Posted: May/05/2010 at 7:31am

Originally posted by tigerclaw

honestly, just take ur riding to some good fresh powder, build a small jump and just try doing spins. that way your not in anyones way, you dont make a fool of yourself, and you have a soft landing.


I don´t agree with you. i was once a starter, you seem to have been one too...how did you start man? I believe you need to take risks to learn, and face difficulties every riding day. And yes, you can make a fool of yourself but you´ll be cool and brave as well. It´s true that you can hurt someone but if you respect the park rules you´ll do fine and have fun]]> Wed, 05 May 2010 07:31:19 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=724959#724959 Starter tricks- : honestly, just take ur riding... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=718418#718418 Author: tigerclaw
Subject: 27261
Posted: Apr/30/2010 at 7:04pm

honestly, just take ur riding to some good fresh powder, build a small jump and just try doing spins. that way your not in anyones way, you dont make a fool of yourself, and you have a soft landing.]]> Fri, 30 Apr 2010 19:04:22 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=718418#718418 Starter tricks- : switch* http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=718377#718377 Author: dvdngu
Subject: 27261
Posted: Apr/30/2010 at 6:27pm

switch*]]> Fri, 30 Apr 2010 18:27:22 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=718377#718377 Starter tricks- : riding witch sucks at first, but... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=718376#718376 Author: dvdngu
Subject: 27261
Posted: Apr/30/2010 at 6:27pm

riding witch sucks at first, but you learn.]]> Fri, 30 Apr 2010 18:27:03 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=718376#718376 Starter tricks- : I second the learn to ride switch... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=718093#718093 Author: broys
Subject: 27261
Posted: Apr/30/2010 at 2:10pm

I second the learn to ride switch thing, I just did this season and made 180s infinitely easier just because I could ride out of them and not immediately worry about switching back. ]]> Fri, 30 Apr 2010 14:10:28 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=718093#718093 Starter tricks- : with only ten days under your... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=717561#717561 Author: andrethegiant
Subject: 27261
Posted: Apr/30/2010 at 8:15am

with only ten days under your belt your more likely to accidentaly hit a big jump and break something or get landed on midway through this season start hitting the little features good luck!]]> Fri, 30 Apr 2010 08:15:56 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=717561#717561 Starter tricks- : for sure i would start with riding... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=717543#717543 Author: azn_dan
Subject: 27261
Posted: Apr/30/2010 at 8:03am

for sure i would start with riding switch before hitting tricks, unless you can land 3s and only prefer 50/50 ing rails and boxes. Just take the time to invest in learning it :D, it's like the first day all over.
]]> Fri, 30 Apr 2010 08:03:12 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=717543#717543 Starter tricks- : dude you need to get switch riding... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=712929#712929 Author: aje917
Subject: 27261
Posted: Apr/27/2010 at 2:25pm

dude you need to get switch riding down hardest thing ever!!! harder than doing boardslides or anything else lolLOL, b/c u'll realize that you cant just do a 360 you gotta do 180's and make it look smooth then go to 360's and landing switch and riding out.  so tuff Angry]]> Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:25:32 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=712929#712929 Starter tricks- : start learning tricks without... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=709222#709222 Author: shop_45296
Subject: 27261
Posted: Apr/25/2010 at 2:30pm

start learning tricks without the jumps and such first..
and find the thread "learn to snowboard" by doug fagel

]]> Sun, 25 Apr 2010 14:30:32 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=709222#709222 Starter tricks- : or u can enjoy some beginner boxes,... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=709211#709211 Author: BboyTommy
Subject: 27261
Posted: Apr/25/2010 at 2:14pm

or u can enjoy some beginner boxes, dont need to learn switch to 50 50 a box.  just dont speed check when you're close to the lip of the box, stay still on the box, and look at the end and bend ur knees for impact.]]> Sun, 25 Apr 2010 14:14:08 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=709211#709211 Starter tricks- : Originally posted by higifflearn... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=709206#709206 Author: aje917
Subject: 27261
Posted: Apr/25/2010 at 2:08pm

Originally posted by higiff

learn to ride switch properly, and learn to carve really well,
i know it sounds homosexual and tedious but you wont progress far in the park if you can not ride switch or do good carves, the reason you need to be able to carve well is for your spins, the spins arent hard, and the thing that makes the spin is the set up turns and windup, these originate from your carves.
also practice spins or bumps, rollers, moguls, flat ground and it will help you a lot in park


Yeah learning how to ride switch big thing especially if you ever want to spin off of any jib.  i tried to get used to riding switch still its so tuff and the falls seem like eternal pain on my buttocks! but you gotta learn.
]]> Sun, 25 Apr 2010 14:08:13 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=709206#709206 Starter tricks- : start with front 180's. then... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=568122#568122 Author: dki13
Subject: 27261
Posted: Sep/06/2009 at 8:59am

start with front 180's. then go from there]]> Sun, 06 Sep 2009 08:59:07 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=568122#568122 Starter tricks- : I've seen people who don't... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=566130#566130 Author: BunnySloper
Subject: 27261
Posted: Sep/01/2009 at 5:41pm

I've seen people who don't even know how to carve hit the park...RIDICULOUS. ]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:41:47 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=566130#566130 Starter tricks- : usually when you go towards the... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=552842#552842 Author: ses13n144e
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/31/2009 at 11:18am

usually when you go towards the park and it's packed, you should be at a level to throw down with the big boys with how long you'll be waiting up there...or just be like me and snake everyone if they don't go within 5 seconds open window lol]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:18:42 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=552842#552842 Starter tricks- : Wow, when i went to the park,... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=550916#550916 Author: dxiver
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/28/2009 at 10:46pm

Wow, when i went to the park, well in NZ anyways it was never busy, just waited for 5 seconds (longest i had to wait) and thats enough time to let me think about what im going to do, but yeah. Night Skiing in NZ was fun cause on the lift i would spot the jumps i would hit and just try do new stuff on the over and over, cheap thrills i guess lol.]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2009 22:46:14 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=550916#550916 Starter tricks- : Originally posted by mmm kfc Originally... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=550846#550846 Author: Keats0206
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/28/2009 at 8:00pm

Originally posted by mmm kfc

Originally posted by BboyTommy

yeahh i agree. i enjoy crusing a lot.
 
yea i mean sometimes i hit the park but its usually packed 

yea agreed if the parks clear ill hit it but im not gunna waist my time sitting around to hit a rail when i could just be riding.
]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:00:03 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=550846#550846 Starter tricks- : Originally posted by BboyTommyyeahh... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=550826#550826 Author: mmm kfc
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/28/2009 at 7:19pm

Originally posted by BboyTommy

yeahh i agree. i enjoy crusing a lot.
 
yea i mean sometimes i hit the park but its usually packed 
]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2009 19:19:36 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=550826#550826 Starter tricks- : yeahh i agree. i enjoy crusing... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=550793#550793 Author: BboyTommy
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/28/2009 at 6:35pm

yeahh i agree. i enjoy crusing a lot.]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2009 18:35:22 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=550793#550793 Starter tricks- : Originally posted by dxiverMe?... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=550722#550722 Author: mmm kfc
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/28/2009 at 5:12pm

Originally posted by dxiver

Me? Yeah I only hit natural jumps, boxes in the park obviously tho.
 
its more fun to cruise around the mountain hitting rollers and stuff rather than sitting in the park all day
]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:12:41 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=550722#550722 Starter tricks- : Me? Yeah I only hit natural jumps,... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=550177#550177 Author: dxiver
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/28/2009 at 5:00am

Me? Yeah I only hit natural jumps, boxes in the park obviously tho.]]> Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:00:29 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=550177#550177 Starter tricks- : i wouldnt hit up the park just... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=549296#549296 Author: timmytim16
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/26/2009 at 11:12pm

i wouldnt hit up the park just yet. i would stick with hitting up naturaul hits. ]]> Sun, 26 Jul 2009 23:12:26 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=549296#549296 Starter tricks- : Originally posted by dxiverSome... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=548641#548641 Author: mmm kfc
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/25/2009 at 8:51pm

Originally posted by dxiver


Some big air too, i think out of this trip my confidence on boxes and jumps has gone from like 10 to 40 (out of 50)
 

congrats! im sure youll see drastic improvements if you keep up the hard work 
]]> Sat, 25 Jul 2009 20:51:45 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=548641#548641 Starter tricks- : Originally posted by dxiverWent... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=548640#548640 Author: Keats0206
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/25/2009 at 8:50pm

Originally posted by dxiver

Went night boarding and limited runs so just hit up some jumps, put in my first grab. It seemed like i held it for ages (was an indy) but im sure it was probs like half a second.

Some big air too, i think out of this trip my confidence on boxes and jumps has gone from like 10 to 40 (out of 50).

TY FOR ALL YOUR HELP!

nice man. take it slow though. dont get too over confident because thats when you get hurt.
]]> Sat, 25 Jul 2009 20:50:51 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=548640#548640 Starter tricks- : Went night boarding and limited... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=548363#548363 Author: dxiver
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/25/2009 at 2:20am

Went night boarding and limited runs so just hit up some jumps, put in my first grab. It seemed like i held it for ages (was an indy) but im sure it was probs like half a second.

Some big air too, i think out of this trip my confidence on boxes and jumps has gone from like 10 to 40 (out of 50).

TY FOR ALL YOUR HELP!]]> Sat, 25 Jul 2009 02:20:39 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=548363#548363 Starter tricks- : enjoy, you lucky bastard haha...i... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=547441#547441 Author: ses13n144e
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/23/2009 at 2:52pm

enjoy, you lucky bastard haha...i still have months to wait=(]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:52:58 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=547441#547441 Starter tricks- : Yeah will be more willing to do... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=547376#547376 Author: dxiver
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/23/2009 at 1:09pm

Yeah will be more willing to do jumps today as there has been snow and wont be so icy, but I enjoy doing rails and boxes]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:09:34 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=547376#547376 Starter tricks- : Originally posted by MiguelMasFirst... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=547022#547022 Author: ses13n144e
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/23/2009 at 3:10am

Originally posted by MiguelMas

First trick must be a suitcase grab method air.

haha i did that before even just jumping or doing indy's...kinda just feels right to grab that way when you first catch some air haha...good call
]]> Thu, 23 Jul 2009 03:10:00 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=547022#547022 Starter tricks- : First trick must be a suitcase... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=546854#546854 Author: MiguelMas
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/22/2009 at 7:13pm

First trick must be a suitcase grab method air.]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:13:42 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=546854#546854 Starter tricks- : honestly for 50-50's on rails... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=546721#546721 Author: ses13n144e
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/22/2009 at 3:44pm

honestly for 50-50's on rails i imagine i have a pair of those old school soap shoes on and that im going down the rail with em on...catch my drift...makes me feel like im getting directly centered on the rails...gotta be confident and know you will fall a bunch in the beginning]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:44:50 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=546721#546721 Starter tricks- : Originally posted by dxiverwell... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=546326#546326 Author: mmm kfc
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/22/2009 at 8:08am

Originally posted by dxiver

well today i got boardsliding (the one where u look down the mountain) down packed, so i tried to do it on a rail and yes got demolished i tried 5050 it and did ok. its weird i thought the smaller surface wouldnt be that hard but once again im wrong, any pointers for rails?
 
damn that sucks man 
yea rails are usually harder than boxes cause theres a lot less room for error. if you dont hit it right youll just get destroyed...like you said 
]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:08:25 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=546326#546326 Starter tricks- : well today i got boardsliding... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=546155#546155 Author: dxiver
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/21/2009 at 10:31pm

well today i got boardsliding (the one where u look down the mountain) down packed, so i tried to do it on a rail and yes got demolished i tried 5050 it and did ok. its weird i thought the smaller surface wouldnt be that hard but once again im wrong, any pointers for rails?]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2009 22:31:59 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=546155#546155 Starter tricks- : Originally posted by dxiverjust... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=545937#545937 Author: mmm kfc
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/21/2009 at 4:35pm

Originally posted by dxiver

just today this gumbi skier tried to hit a wide flat box and i think they were still pizza and french frying lol. yes they did get owned.
wish i couldve been there to see it happen 
]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:35:07 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=545937#545937 Starter tricks- : ty http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=545801#545801 Author: dxiver
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/21/2009 at 1:04pm

ty]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:04:30 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=545801#545801 Starter tricks- : Originally posted by dxiverWell... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=545449#545449 Author: ses13n144e
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/21/2009 at 2:22am

Originally posted by dxiver

Well im in NZ atm, and I was doing some Alley-Oops maybe a bit more then them, I landed them 80% of the time (I did a far amount of them). I have done a few boxes no rails yet, and i can pop off them well but just starting boardslides. First time i tried one i did the thing your not meant to do and leant back, got owned abit but meh. Next time i stared 5050 then sort of turned my shoulders to finish the slide horizontal, and thought big of my self lol. I am feeling more confident and stuff but it will be awesome when i can just go in the park and make everyone else look shit lol.

Yeah, I can ride in and out of switch, just while im in switch I jst cant get from heelside to toeside. The other way round i can but heel to toe i just feel unstable.

Also how much speed should I hit Rails and Boxes with?

TY

just making sure...iv seen some pretty ridiculous people try to hit the park
 

Lol me too, just today this gumbi skier tried to hit a wide flat box and i think they were still pizza and french frying lol. yes they did get owned.

thats a difficult question being that it's all on your comfort...you can't go to slow where you don't make it over but not too fast where you dont even notice your on the box...lol obviously right...but ride up and you'll know if you're too fast or slow generally...
]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2009 02:22:21 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=545449#545449 Starter tricks- : Well im in NZ atm, and I was doing... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=545395#545395 Author: dxiver
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/20/2009 at 9:39pm

Well im in NZ atm, and I was doing some Alley-Oops maybe a bit more then them, I landed them 80% of the time (I did a far amount of them). I have done a few boxes no rails yet, and i can pop off them well but just starting boardslides. First time i tried one i did the thing your not meant to do and leant back, got owned abit but meh. Next time i stared 5050 then sort of turned my shoulders to finish the slide horizontal, and thought big of my self lol. I am feeling more confident and stuff but it will be awesome when i can just go in the park and make everyone else look shit lol.

Yeah, I can ride in and out of switch, just while im in switch I jst cant get from heelside to toeside. The other way round i can but heel to toe i just feel unstable.

Also how much speed should I hit Rails and Boxes with?

TY

just making sure...iv seen some pretty ridiculous people try to hit the park
 

Lol me too, just today this gumbi skier tried to hit a wide flat box and i think they were still pizza and french frying lol. yes they did get owned.
]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:39:06 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=545395#545395 Starter tricks- : i need to ride again...huge deprivation... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=545391#545391 Author: ses13n144e
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/20/2009 at 9:35pm

i need to ride again...huge deprivation for me right now...i'm like binge shopping on gear and stuff to cope with it]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:35:06 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=545391#545391 Starter tricks- : Originally posted by Keats0206yea... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=545358#545358 Author: mmm kfc
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/20/2009 at 8:18pm

Originally posted by Keats0206

yea based on mmm kfc's posts, it seems like hes had a lot of trouble landing switch hahah
 
yea iv gotta work on it
im sure your a park expert....right?
]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:18:47 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=545358#545358 Starter tricks- : yea based on mmm kfc's posts,... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=545338#545338 Author: Keats0206
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/20/2009 at 7:05pm

yea based on mmm kfc's posts, it seems like hes had a lot of trouble landing switch hahah]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:05:35 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=545338#545338 Starter tricks- : Originally posted by ses13n144efirst... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=545055#545055 Author: mmm kfc
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/20/2009 at 1:11pm

Originally posted by ses13n144e

first season i was trying to learn 180's on kickers and everytime i'd land i'd either be catching my edge from no control or trying to heelside instantly going back to regular...no bueno

 
yea thats never fun haha 

]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:11:13 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=545055#545055 Starter tricks- : definitelystart riding switchits... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=544700#544700 Author: ses13n144e
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/19/2009 at 11:40pm

[/QUOTE] 
definitely start riding switch
its really annoying when you cant ride tricks out fakie 
[/QUOTE]

first season i was trying to learn 180's on kickers and everytime i'd land i'd either be catching my edge from no control or trying to heelside instantly going back to regular...no bueno

]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:40:10 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=544700#544700 Starter tricks- : Originally posted by ses13n144eyeah,... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=544577#544577 Author: mmm kfc
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/19/2009 at 7:02pm

Originally posted by ses13n144e

yeah, learn switch asap!

you'll need it a whole lot more then you may want...lol


definitely start riding switch
its really annoying when you cant ride tricks out fakie 
]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2009 19:02:21 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=544577#544577 Starter tricks- : Originally posted by garrYou... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=544309#544309 Author: ekaj
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/19/2009 at 5:59am

Originally posted by garr

You should learn the ollie and pop around on little mounds of snow.  Front and back 180's on flat and 5050's on short boxes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrqnDx1585o


I like that little video, easy stuff but explained pretty well. This thread has come in handy, I'm fairly new to snowboarding so the little tips are great :)
]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2009 05:59:33 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=544309#544309 Starter tricks- : yeah, learn switch asap!you'll... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=544290#544290 Author: ses13n144e
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/19/2009 at 2:36am

yeah, learn switch asap!

you'll need it a whole lot more then you may want...lol

boxes...loads of fun...easy to progress if you know whats going on...and you can always mix it up on the box with time and practice
]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2009 02:36:01 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=544290#544290 Starter tricks- : Also u need to take into account... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=540536#540536 Author: Caboose22
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/13/2009 at 12:48am

Also u need to take into account how athletic you are and do u do any similar sports as far as jumping, skate boarding and anything that has ramps. ive noticed from all the my friends the have other backrounds in sports tend to understand much faster]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:48:43 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=540536#540536 Starter tricks- : A good thing to remember when... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=540465#540465 Author: Ginger
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/12/2009 at 9:17pm

A good thing to remember when first trying a backside boardslide is to NOT lean back. Keep your hands out in front of you!
And learn to ride goofy! Thats the one thing i cant do and I wish I could. Its really holding me back trick wise.
]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2009 21:17:47 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=540465#540465 Starter tricks- : Originally posted by dxiverThanks... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=540364#540364 Author: mmm kfc
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/12/2009 at 6:43pm

Originally posted by dxiver

Thanks guys.

P.S I can turn :S
 
just making sure...iv seen some pretty ridiculous people try to hit the park 


]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2009 18:43:52 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=540364#540364 Starter tricks- : k then if you feel solid on both... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=540362#540362 Author: Keats0206
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/12/2009 at 6:42pm

k then if you feel solid on both edges try popping off of rollers and stuff and once your comfortable in the air you can venture into the park.]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2009 18:42:53 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=540362#540362 Starter tricks- : Thanks guys.P.S I can turn :S http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=540123#540123 Author: dxiver
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/12/2009 at 2:32am

Thanks guys.

P.S I can turn :S]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2009 02:32:40 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=540123#540123 Starter tricks- : i wouldnt venture into the park... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=540038#540038 Author: mmm kfc
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/11/2009 at 8:44pm

i wouldnt venture into the park until you've got all your turns down. wouldnt want to rush it and end up getting hurt ]]> Sat, 11 Jul 2009 20:44:25 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=540038#540038 Starter tricks- : get your turns down and thing... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=540022#540022 Author: Keats0206
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/11/2009 at 8:12pm

get your turns down and thing s will happen from there.  if your solid on both edges you can venture into the pipe]]> Sat, 11 Jul 2009 20:12:16 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=540022#540022 Starter tricks- : Trampolines and giant jumps carved out... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=539935#539935 Author: MiguelMas
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/11/2009 at 3:11pm

Trampolines and giant jumps carved
out of snow ride exactly the same.....
 
 
]]> Sat, 11 Jul 2009 15:11:35 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=539935#539935 Starter tricks- : ehh...you can prepare for... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=539831#539831 Author: Piranha
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/11/2009 at 9:23am

ehh...you can prepare for halfpipes by learning front and backside airs off natural hips. 

The thing about halfpipes is size and condition - some of them are intimidatingly super-huge with tons of vert and others are kinked up from lack of maintainance.  I avoid both these situations

anyway, until you get standard 180 airs down, I don't think you're ready for any park features
]]> Sat, 11 Jul 2009 09:23:06 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=539831#539831 Starter tricks- : Thanks heaps, but yeah I can butter... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=539221#539221 Author: dxiver
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/10/2009 at 1:04am

Thanks heaps, but yeah I can butter and ollie, but just havent tried much else, as always there is room for imporvment in both those though. If i fell confident I will give it a go.

What about halfpipes? How much exp. should i gain before attempting one of those mothers?]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:04:34 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=539221#539221 Starter tricks- : I wouldn't touch the park... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=538316#538316 Author: Piranha
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/08/2009 at 3:09pm

I wouldn't touch the park until I had more basics down.  I didn't even ride through there (didn't actually hit any features) until my second season

...instead, get ollies down pat and jump bigger and bigger rollers and/or natural bumps...then move on to 180s (front and backside off these natural jumps)...then you'll be ready for park

With only 10 days ridden, stay out of the park because you'll end up an obstacle and will probably get hurt and get someone else hurt
]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:09:15 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=538316#538316 Starter tricks- : Flips without the board. Also... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=537935#537935 Author: garr
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/07/2009 at 10:52pm

Flips without the board.  Also you can try taping up your edges with painter's tape.]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:52:26 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=537935#537935 Starter tricks- : lol i dont think i can get enough... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=537452#537452 Author: dxiver
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/07/2009 at 5:17am

lol i dont think i can get enough air on the tramp to flip, plus i reckon i would stuff up and tear the canvas lol]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2009 05:17:48 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=537452#537452 Starter tricks- : I'm sure it does. I don't... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=537373#537373 Author: garr
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/06/2009 at 9:49pm

I'm sure it does.  I don't have first hand experience, but if I had one I would be practicing spins and flips on it.]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:49:38 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=537373#537373 Starter tricks- : Does the trampoline help though?... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=537231#537231 Author: dxiver
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/06/2009 at 3:26pm

Does the trampoline help though?]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:26:09 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=537231#537231 Starter tricks- : learn to ride switch properly,... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=536130#536130 Author: higiff
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/03/2009 at 11:34pm

learn to ride switch properly, and learn to carve really well,
i know it sounds gay and tedious but you wont progress far in the park if you can not ride switch or do good carves, the reason you need to be able to carve well is for your spins, the spins arent hard, and the thing that makes the spin is the set up turns and windup, these originate from your carves.
also practice spins or bumps, rollers, moguls, flat ground and it will help you a lot in park
]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:34:51 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=536130#536130 Starter tricks- : start practicing on wider flat... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=536081#536081 Author: Nate042
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/03/2009 at 8:18pm

start practicing on wider flat boxes at first, just ride onto them first, 5050, to get the feel of being on it and you can try new tricks from there. jumpwise, smaller jumps and try some grabs first. practice spinning of little piles of snow at first and then move onto some real jumps.]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:18:56 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=536081#536081 Starter tricks- : You should learn the ollie and... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=536029#536029 Author: garr
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/03/2009 at 5:10pm

You should learn the ollie and pop around on little mounds of snow.  Front and back 180's on flat and 5050's on short boxes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrqnDx1585o
]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:10:40 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=536029#536029 Starter tricks- : I've heard that the box rail... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=535999#535999 Author: boardingchick
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/03/2009 at 3:09pm

I've heard that the box rail is really fun. Try it out. :)
My sister failed on that so she told me not to be scared and just go for it, but now I'll have to wait until this winter :(
]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:09:19 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=535999#535999 Starter tricks- : bump i need helppp lol http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=535986#535986 Author: dxiver
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/03/2009 at 2:22pm

bump i need helppp lol]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:22:59 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=535986#535986 Starter tricks- : Well, I have only had 10 days... http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=534891#534891 Author: dxiver
Subject: 27261
Posted: Jul/01/2009 at 11:01pm

Well, I have only had 10 days of experience, and I want to stop carving and hit some park maybe??

What should I try out?

Last year I hit natural jumps and that was heaps fun (I didnt try much, maybe and indy and thats it, I found landing pretty easy.)

Also, I go on my tramp with a 1990's board and practice spins and well, I can pull off a back and front 360, so maybe this will help in the park?

TY]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:01:13 +0000 http://www.trusnow.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27261&PID=534891#534891