Learn To Snowboard

Did you see that Perisher had their first snow last week? Of course it has melted away now but still it is exciting!

Another good video on Backside 360s.

360

Going to teach my buddy how to carve tonight,it's her 4th time up after learning 3 days of falling leaf,I'm surprise that she is completely dedicated to the sport and got a entire snowboard set-up on the 2nd day. Thanks to Doug's videos I'm going to utilize his tutorials much as possible. Great work Thrive!

I wish I had these videos when I first started learning. Crucial advice especially when falling. Thanks for the share!

@Doug, the "how to fall" video is going to be a life saver for many people, good and simple explanation!

Awesome vids Doug! Already paid for a lesson at China Peak to go this week (NEW SNOW YESSSSS), but now I get to be THAT GUY that answers all the instructors questions!

By the way, do you know if this is a good deal? Got tix from http://www.skiforfree.com/china-peak-learn-to-ski/ at 50% off - Think the promo code was like CP4 of something like that?

Doug - you're a champ, thanks for these vids.

I've found it's best to start a newcomer off on a rockered board. I've just taught a couple buddies and my girlfriend over the past years. I feel one of the main things to learn is weight distribution. Learning to ride on your back leg and when wanting to come to a stop transferring your weight to your front foot and positioning your shoulders down hill. I've had good luck with teaching that as first priority. Once that is comfortable I have my student or whatever u want to call them do the exact same thing on the toe side. After a whole day of practicing the weigh distribution I see the most progression coming when the student is feeling like they are on their own. Kinda hiding in the background. You can only tell someone heels and toes so much before you have to let them catch the edge and take the fall. People need time to register what they did wrong and I feel its best to let the person fall and ask you what happened.

Originally posted by ekb18c Anymore videos?

Mr. Fagel has left the building... well, he has left TruOutdoors/TruSnow/Sierra, so unless Allie and MustacheGeorge start producing some vids I would not expect any new footage here.

You can find Mr. Fagel's new videos at:  http://www.thrivesnowboards.com/coaching.htm

This was very helpful, thanks Doug

I feel like I have hit a rut in my park progression.
I am contemplating coughing up some cash for a lesson.
Any advice on getting the most out of the session?

Any tips on teaching somebody toe side?? I compared carving to fishtailing I don't know if that helps though haha

I am terrible at teaching people. I just end up yelling at people. hahaha

I remember seeing these videos after some extensive searching sesh on youtube.. Ive got a friend whos only just started learning, and I think just theories and videos would only be able to help to a certain extent. I should really get her to get at least one proper lesson right?
Pretty sure Im a crappy teacher haha

Thank you for those videos! :)

wow great videos, keep them coming!

Videos have really helped a lot. Been workin them on the run we built until we get some real snow. Thanks.

New Tune & Wax video:

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

Originally posted by fj5 Off lips or off kickers? Off lips or on flat, I'm pretty confident with 180s now... but I can't seem to do them off kickers, the incline messes me up. Can you already ride switch?

I would like to do them off kickers. And im starting to learn switch but im still not their yet. But if you think lips would be easier i would start there.

Originally posted by mollicap16 Im trying to learn how to do 180s and then hopefully make my way to 360s any advice?

Off lips or off kickers?  Off lips or on flat, I'm pretty confident with 180s now... but I can't seem to do them off kickers, the incline messes me up.

Can you already ride switch?

well idk. i tried a boot size smaller but it cut into my skin and the larger on gives me this problem cant find the right size .-.

thanks.
btw sometimes when i do goofy toeside i feel as if my heel moves up like 3 inches. its probably because my boot is too loose but does this affect how i ride.

how do you "jump" up the hill with your board still attached. when i try to do it i always fall on my knees.

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

No. You just need to practice it a little.
For me, learning to ride goofy was easier to learn than being a fresh new beginner and riding regular.
because you already know how to stop and turn regular. Apply the same technique when riding goofy