Snowboard Addiction

looks pretty good. gonna have to check it out

the best "how to" snowboard instruction available, imo.  Step-by-step and very technically explained.

I studied the one on 360s and made my first 360 the very next day (and I thought I'd never even attempt that trick).  It also made me able to land 180s about 99% more consistently.

Originally posted by Piranha the best "how to" snowboard instruction available, imo.  Step-by-step and very technically explained. I studied the one on 360s and made my first 360 the very next day (and I thought I'd never even attempt that trick).  It also made me able to land 180s about 99% more consistently.

landing about 99% more consistently? so you mean 2 times better?
anyways, this makes me really wanna try these vids out. but the price is soo hefty!!

yeah, whatever...when I did 180s before, I didn't really have much technique in mind.  I just kinda did them and would ride away half the time.  Once I learned how to methodically approach whatever I was going to jump off, I started landing them almost all the time...and, of course, that led to going bigger. 

360s are the same, except you have to wind up more and turn your head all the way around toward the spot you wanna land (as opposed to backside 180s, where you actually land looking backwards...and frontside 180s, you don't move your head at all).  360 also takes a little more commitment because it's scarier, even thought you're actually landing regular stance (as opposed to switch on a 180).  I learned all this stuff from the SA video.

the 360 one is free, so why not?

I have these videos on my iphone and was just watching one this morning!! Seriously, the entire series is great. If you've seen Doug's how-to vids on here, in comparison these vids are more indepth and teach more than just the simple basics. For the people that are financially challenged...you can sign up for free Snowboard Addiction advertisements that can be up to 25% off. That's what actually got me to fork over the cash. I was skeptical before I bought them...now I can't imagine if I had never bought it. I've progressed further than most of the people I ride with...and they've been riding for 10+ years and I'm just on my second year.

Its a good price for learning what you normally do on a mountain. It makes you want to try new tricks and broaden ur skills for sure

Originally posted by mech9t5 Originally posted by k-brew Its a good price for learning what you normally do on a mountain. It makes you want to try new tricks and broaden ur skills for sure I don't really think you can learn from videos. It helps to get tips but it's really more practice you need.

well said - got these videos at the end of last season - it's very informational but you need to actually practice to get better - which i can't wait to start doing

Skiing is better

I ordered the DVD's yesterday. You get a free six month update subscription, which has some videos available for downloading. They currently have board set up, buttering basic and advanced, and back country safety. Shipping to the US is expensive at about $16.50, guess they have all that frozen tundra to cross. SBA10 works as a 10% discount code.

My roommates picked it up and it's great so far. Worth the deal if you're seriously about progressing.

I hear lots of good things about this dvds/videos. I will be buying it soon, when season comes around in Southern California

@ Mech9t5: videos can make you better at snowboarding, and here's why- executing a snowboard trick takes a great deal of mental focus and visualization. If you watch an instructional video that gives you better insight on how to approach and prepare for a trick and you apply this information while you're riding, then you automatically become a better rider (at least in terms of freestyle ability). Obviously most people aren't going to watch the video and be able to go out and land a 720 first try or something like that, but watching the video's can have a very positive effect on riding ability and advancement.

Just picked er up. definitely use the sadd395 code. itll save ya 30%

Originally posted by Ginger ya thanks SOOO much for the coupon.. i was gunna get for christmas but now i save monaaaay!

I believe he teaches you..both ways! It doesnt matter how u ride.

I just downloaded the buttering vids and now i can't wait to try the moves out. The instructions were great and shows step by step how to progress into the next trick. Another thing is that I had a problem with logging on as a subscriber to their website and they fixed it the same day. I was surprised because I thought it would take at least a couple of days for them to get back to me. They've been awesome!!

if you've purchased the set and watched all their videos. you can tell as time goes by the quality, editing, and style of presentation keeps getting better with each video. 

I really like your guys trick tip vids.

Their videos look good, but I'm not a huge fan of their logo. It's just seems silly to me.

Originally posted by charlesleeray Their videos look good, but I'm not a huge fan of their logo. It's just seems silly to me.

nice vids..a bit pricy but i would definitely consider purchasing, should be worth it

Originally posted by charlesleeray Their videos look good, but I'm not a huge fan of their logo. It's just seems silly to me.

Originally posted by fini Originally posted by charlesleeray Their videos look good, but I'm not a huge fan of their logo. It's just seems silly to me.   well you aren't paying for their logo. you're paying for the videos and insight.  who cares what the logo looks like?

Originally posted by humdingaling Originally posted by Skoojoo i actually have these vids and i must say that they are very useful for nearly all riders of almost any ability. I personally found the advanced jibbing to be the most helpful to my freestyle. However, these vids give me great ideas on how to teach my own students freestyle. Some of the subscription content can be rather enlightening on occasion as well. Only thing i wish they had included/made was a halfpipe instruction video. Overall, very good videos that will give you excellent visuals and a few key tips to success. im pretty sure its covered somewhere im looking at the mp3 playlist on my phone and has whole section on transitions

Originally posted by sevenstarsfall If youre looking to purchase try coupon code sadd395.

thanks for that code!  $38 bucks for the whole set is a friggin' deal!  Can't wait to D/L this stuff tonight.  Hope I have room on my laptop