Great content! Many of us only get one week a year out on some slopes so seeing more of these beginner development videos is super helpful for us and our friends.
this is so funny because when I learn how to snowboard I was 15 and all my friends have been snowboarding for 10 years and they took me out to the top of the hill and they said okay let's go !!!!!!.......hhahahahaha
@@KH-mk6tzjust went to the mountain for 2 days in a row. My first two times ever on a mountain and i’m addicted now. this new hobby is taking all of my money
Just started yesterday, I went straight on the lift and hardly made it on then off. Shuffled across to the easiest run and sprained my wrist off the bat. Got used to riding and pretty much taught myself after a few falls and mistakes. Only now am I watching this video, great job me
Oh man, this brought back some memories. It's cool to see someone else learning. It also reminded me of how hard it was to learn the basics. Awesome job getting off the lift the first time without falling! Even after all these years, getting off the lift is still the hardest thing to me.
This was honestly a comfort to watch. I'm signed up for classes to surprise my SO so that I can go with him this year, and I'm nervous. Loved seeing a real experience, and it looks like you two were having fun. Feeling a little better about it!
Love your videos, I have been a skier for over 30 years. Heading to Vail in January and decided this would be the year I would take up Snowboarding. I live in NYC and starting watching your videos, went to Big Snow in New Jersey and worked on the basics that you taught Chris, day 2 I took a private lesson at Big Snow which was amazing, and by day 3 I was killing it and hooked. I will never Ski again, I love Snowboarding and wished I would have taken it up years ago. So excited for Vail in a few weeks. Your videos have been way more helpful than others on here. Appreciate all you are doing...
Maybe keep skiing. Few more times. Before you quit😅 but Yes snowbording is alot better then skiing 😂 but seriously good job keep at it and you'll start riding switch in a few weeks hope you have fun in vail
Thanks for posting! Been boarding only for two years now and this weekend I am headed to Crested Butte and my girlfriend wants to try and learn for the first time. This video will be super helpful for me to teach her better how to ride.
I started off learning from someone who just learned how to heel brake. They gave me an intermediate board and told me I'll figure it out as I go. First run on a bunny hill and then black diamond. Your videos and tutorials saved me.
A tip for beginners on improving is buying your own board having a consistent board that your used to will drastically improve your riding does not really matter if it’s worse than rentals
I’m a big guy so I struggle to get up facing down. I prefer to get up from my knees but struggle with the turn from heels to toes. Definitely something I will continue to work on. Enjoy watching these videos and not feeling like the only newbie
Has been watching Kevin's video since my day 1 snowboarding, it's been over 5 years now, and I've seen Kevin's progress which is amazing! Another little thing that I just noticed, that this video has been up for almost 9 months, and there isn't a single dislike!!! Great Job Kevin and Great job to the whole snowboard community!! I'm the 200 comments by the way....
Thanks for this. I tried skiing a few years ago but I'm tall and I had skinny legs so it was hard to turn. Enjoyed it but never felt confident enough to get off the bunny slope (didn't want to run into anybody or a tree). Since then I've been working out a lot more and moved to Denver this year and want to try snowboarding this winter. Thanks Chris for putting yourself out there.
Picked boarding back up in mid 30s after 12 year break. Found I like much larger boards than I used to. All the new hybrid cambers and rockers are so much nicer than the straight camber sticks we had back in the day.
I was thinking the same thing. The Super DOA has camber and is stiff. This is not the most forgiving thing to learn on. On the other hand, it makes me think I wasted my money buying my kids beginner boards.
Top video’s , my girls wanted something else than swim vacations, so they asked I’ve we could go snowboarding, here I’m 43 years , my wifey 3 kids watching your videos and making progress everyday ! To bad have to leave the alps in 2 days 😢 I’m not that good but already addicted to book the next wintersport holiday 🎉
My daughter took indoor lessons on the snowboard for a few months. The first day she was out on real slopes she wanted to do blues dude. Unbelievable that she was riding down them Within a few hours.
Such a rad video series, so really good tips for when I get back to learning to snowboard after lockdowns! The improv snow angel when he fell is a tip I’m going take for when I get back to falling 😂 found it so hard when I first started so this series has got me so stoked to get back into it and try and get better!
teaching really takes a lot of skill and patience. You can be an experienced rider and a horrible teacher (myself) , it's so tough for me to teach newcomers, but my buddy on the other hand can get someone riding a green by the end of day 2. Just goes to show
I’m taking my nephew snowboarding for his first time this year. I’m so glad I watched your videos first. I love your approach. I also didn’t know adidas made snowboarding boots which is pretty cool.
I was looking to buy the Adidas boots (great boots, especially for large feet) for this season but in the end got a pair of Vans Invado pro. Awesome boots.
Chris really killed it, today was my first day but i have had a hard time alone figuring out to do it. You are a good friend, learned a lot from this vid
Awesome coaching Kevin! I have one tip! For me it feels better to drag my heel in the snow when I'm trying to stop while one footing. Easier to push harder that way I think, still Chris did great 👍🏻 can't wait for your next video to see his progression!
Another good thing to think about when you start boarding (for me at least) is that it is a lot easier to turn heel side and toe side when you have a decent bit of speed.
Thank you for all the amazing , encouraging comments that have helped me realize it’s not too late to start snowboarding. For that matter anything else in life. You all Rock with the great comments here .I am working on getting into shape for it as I really would like to do it next year .
Im going to learn snowboarding by myself this friday these videos help me learn how to move so i have a good starter knowledge gonna let you know end of this season how much i learned
My first time going snowboarding was last Saturday the 27th of November and the first place my friend took me was to the lift for the intermediate slopes. To say the least, I was not ready for those. I can't blame him for there were no beginners slopes open at the time at Hunter Mountain, but I did get off the lift successfullyish, because I fell after I glided away from the area. From there I was just standing up snowboarding a bit and on the floor. I couldn't finish the whole slope, I got there about halfway there. I was drained and tired, but I can't wait for next week. I leased my equipment and if I end up improving and still like it this season, I'll buy my equipment at the end of this one. I was also sore afterwards and the next day.
I started Snowboarding in 1995 I was 39. I rode for 2 years and gave it up till I was 63. I moved back to Fernie BC and now I’m a MTB rider as well as a Boarder.
I had my first lesson last sunday and lost count of my falls. The next day I had body malaise every part of me plus bruises on my knees and legs 😂 but today my 2nd lesson it went well and I see my progress, the instructor was happy or at least positive of my performance 😅😂. I can't wait to see me make my graceful moves 😂
Done two sessions already. The heel slide and eventual falling leaf is critical. Toe side will fall into place once you get the heel. Helps to point and look in the desired location.
I've only snowboarded maybe like... 3 times in my life? Something like that? But what I find interesting is that toe stopping was actually much easier for me than heel stopping, and I realized just now that it's probably because I play drums. When you hit the bass drum, you lift your foot up and down while maintaining pressure on the pedal. This requires you to use those muscles right along your shin, and is why it hurts so dang bad if you play a song with a lot of double kick😂. Having thoroughly put those muscles through a beating for 6 or 7 years, toe stopping seemed reminiscent of playing drums in that aspect which is why I think it was easier for me. I'm going to snowboard tomorrow, I'm super excited! I'll be able to test wether or not this "bass drum kick pedal" theory is true and update this comment. Who knows, maybe playing drums could be a great way of building those muscles and practicing toe stops!
My friend taught me by just teaching me the skate part the heel and toe edge parts and just made me go down green and blue. Actually ended up not falling at all a couple runs in
Everyone has their own teaching style, try to practice turning with 1 foot before 2, it gets them more comfortable with weight on the front foot and getting off the lift🤘🏻
Man I had my first day yesterday, and don't get me wrong, I felt like for a 1st timer, I did great. But I had probably 34-40 hard falls yesterday!! There was multiple times where I was sure I broke an arm or a wrist😂 today I feel like I lost a fight😂!! This guy killed it!! He fell like once and then was getting heel edge down!! That was insane!! Nice job man!!!
"Raw, natural, athletic ability." Made me LOL but if he got all this done in a single day, maybe he does have it. I would still teach him how to fall to prevent injury.
Today I’m going to the mountains for the second time snowboarding in my life. This video helped but I would like to see how you get off the lift, you didn’t show it which is okay because you explained it but I am a visual learner. Overall great job teaching your friend.
it's never too late to start snowboarding, it's so much fun, i started at age 44
That’s awesome. I just started at 25
I started at 41. 👍🏼
I started at 46. Now im an addict! Lol
Ya right it's never too late, I started at 49, love my boots 👌
i started at 23!!!! love how its for everyone
Great content! Many of us only get one week a year out on some slopes so seeing more of these beginner development videos is super helpful for us and our friends.
Thanks Marc! Hope this helps with teaching your friends!
this is so funny because when I learn how to snowboard I was 15 and all my friends have been snowboarding for 10 years and they took me out to the top of the hill and they said okay let's go !!!!!!.......hhahahahaha
I just did last year with my pals. Actually going again tomorrow. But they did the same thing and have been going for years. It was my first time. 🤣
Update😂 I learned how to board today. Linking turns and stopping much better. Onto more practice. Fuckin lovin it. Pardon my French.
@@KH-mk6tzjust went to the mountain for 2 days in a row. My first two times ever on a mountain and i’m addicted now. this new hobby is taking all of my money
Skiing and boarding is amazing luckily with snowboarding you can always ride your edge down
Just started yesterday, I went straight on the lift and hardly made it on then off. Shuffled across to the easiest run and sprained my wrist off the bat. Got used to riding and pretty much taught myself after a few falls and mistakes. Only now am I watching this video, great job me
Your mate is a fast learner. I took 4 days learning what he had done in 1 day. He nailed it.
It's the best! I started at 50 I will be 70 in June. Trust me I can lay a trench with my orca!
Im 89 and will beat u anyday.i do half pipes
ur a legend
Truly hope ill be able to say the same when I'm turning 70
I started last year at 49 and I’m hooked. Hopefully I have a good 20 years snowboarding left in me.
God bless, Jesus loves you guys
This series with Chris inspired me to start snowboarding this season. Thank you Kevin and Chris for capturing and sharing!
I started at 35 with the help of this channel. Thank you so much Kevin!
Stoked you started!
Oh man, this brought back some memories. It's cool to see someone else learning. It also reminded me of how hard it was to learn the basics. Awesome job getting off the lift the first time without falling! Even after all these years, getting off the lift is still the hardest thing to me.
This was honestly a comfort to watch. I'm signed up for classes to surprise my SO so that I can go with him this year, and I'm nervous. Loved seeing a real experience, and it looks like you two were having fun. Feeling a little better about it!
Bro did amazing his first day, he’ll def be riding comfortably in a week
So facts
Have fun man me too!
Love your videos, I have been a skier for over 30 years. Heading to Vail in January and decided this would be the year I would take up Snowboarding. I live in NYC and starting watching your videos, went to Big Snow in New Jersey and worked on the basics that you taught Chris, day 2 I took a private lesson at Big Snow which was amazing, and by day 3 I was killing it and hooked. I will never Ski again, I love Snowboarding and wished I would have taken it up years ago. So excited for Vail in a few weeks. Your videos have been way more helpful than others on here. Appreciate all you are doing...
Maybe keep skiing. Few more times. Before you quit😅 but Yes snowbording is alot better then skiing 😂 but seriously good job keep at it and you'll start riding switch in a few weeks hope you have fun in vail
Thanks for posting! Been boarding only for two years now and this weekend I am headed to Crested Butte and my girlfriend wants to try and learn for the first time. This video will be super helpful for me to teach her better how to ride.
Great job, love the confidence and what an incredible supportive instructor, great teaching and guiding through the learning process 🤗👏👏👏🙌
It was so fun teaching a long time friend!
I started off learning from someone who just learned how to heel brake. They gave me an intermediate board and told me I'll figure it out as I go. First run on a bunny hill and then black diamond. Your videos and tutorials saved me.
A tip for beginners on improving is buying your own board having a consistent board that your used to will drastically improve your riding does not really matter if it’s worse than rentals
9:44 Already doing some sick tricks! Chris is killing it on his first day!
Broo 😂😂😂
Having you as a friend is probably so lit. You’re the best encourager of all time.
Watching this makes me realize how much I suck at teaching my friends...I'm sorry friends, I will do better...
It’s okay john vu I’m sure they forgive u
I’m a big guy so I struggle to get up facing down. I prefer to get up from my knees but struggle with the turn from heels to toes. Definitely something I will continue to work on. Enjoy watching these videos and not feeling like the only newbie
Nothing like get'n your first turns in and ending your day with a Splitz Burger! Great Job Chris!!
Has been watching Kevin's video since my day 1 snowboarding, it's been over 5 years now, and I've seen Kevin's progress which is amazing! Another little thing that I just noticed, that this video has been up for almost 9 months, and there isn't a single dislike!!! Great Job Kevin and Great job to the whole snowboard community!! I'm the 200 comments by the way....
I’m 48 and heading up to snowboard for the first time this week!
Amazing video! I feel so happy of seeing someone of my age learning snowboarding I just started like a month ago a little late but fun!
I started at 30. Never too old.
@@PeterGoodview I started now at 31 haha
@@jcabangon22 lol nice
I started at 41! 4 years later, haven't looked back! Loving it! It's my winter sport since I don't play in a touch football league anymore.
@@manuelcerda8889 awesome!
Thanks for this. I tried skiing a few years ago but I'm tall and I had skinny legs so it was hard to turn. Enjoyed it but never felt confident enough to get off the bunny slope (didn't want to run into anybody or a tree). Since then I've been working out a lot more and moved to Denver this year and want to try snowboarding this winter. Thanks Chris for putting yourself out there.
Picked boarding back up in mid 30s after 12 year break. Found I like much larger boards than I used to. All the new hybrid cambers and rockers are so much nicer than the straight camber sticks we had back in the day.
Fantastic to hear the 'stoke' in the voice of the coach!
Dude you started him on a freeride deck he must be a beast.
I was thinking the same thing. The Super DOA has camber and is stiff. This is not the most forgiving thing to learn on. On the other hand, it makes me think I wasted my money buying my kids beginner boards.
@@joshuawoodruff1052 my first board was a hand me down K2 Astar, very unforgiving board lol
Going for
My
First time tomorrow, thank you for the tips and confidence boost / positive vibes
6:47 I've never seen anyone carry their kid like that while skiing, lol.
When you take your kid for a walk and they give up half way lol
Welcome to Canada! Being a Ski dad is a hard task, from the parking lot to the slopes
Based on Kevin's reaction, neither has he
Such good vibes in these vids. Chris killed it. Great step by step advice for beginners too, Kevin putting the ProCamp in SnowboardProCamp!
Top video’s , my girls wanted something else than swim vacations, so they asked I’ve we could go snowboarding, here I’m 43 years , my wifey 3 kids watching your videos and making progress everyday ! To bad have to leave the alps in 2 days 😢 I’m not that good but already addicted to book the next wintersport holiday 🎉
My daughter took indoor lessons on the snowboard for a few months. The first day she was out on real slopes she wanted to do blues dude. Unbelievable that she was riding down them Within a few hours.
Such a rad video series, so really good tips for when I get back to learning to snowboard after lockdowns! The improv snow angel when he fell is a tip I’m going take for when I get back to falling 😂 found it so hard when I first started so this series has got me so stoked to get back into it and try and get better!
Am I the only one lifting and curling my toes when watching his heel sliding? 🤣
I didnt even realize i was lol
Nope i was
0:24 I love when the beat drops and he says "Here we go" hahahah
teaching really takes a lot of skill and patience. You can be an experienced rider and a horrible teacher (myself) , it's so tough for me to teach newcomers, but my buddy on the other hand can get someone riding a green by the end of day 2. Just goes to show
Gonna share these vids with my snowboard instructor friends, really nice job Kev
My friends teaching me today this was sweet thanks man!
I’m taking my nephew snowboarding for his first time this year. I’m so glad I watched your videos first. I love your approach. I also didn’t know adidas made snowboarding boots which is pretty cool.
I was looking to buy the Adidas boots (great boots, especially for large feet) for this season but in the end got a pair of Vans Invado pro. Awesome boots.
Watching this makes it look so easy I’m still learning yet strangely always have found toe edge so much easier than heels!
Chris really killed it, today was my first day but i have had a hard time alone figuring out to do it. You are a good friend, learned a lot from this vid
My dad’s teaching me how to snowboard so he’s kind of got the professional teaching him and I love snowboarding. It’s so much fun.😂❄️❄️
That was really super nice to watch. I'm so happy for Chris!
One of the best videos for teaching to begineers, nice bravo!
Awesome coaching Kevin! I have one tip! For me it feels better to drag my heel in the snow when I'm trying to stop while one footing. Easier to push harder that way I think, still Chris did great 👍🏻 can't wait for your next video to see his progression!
Another good thing to think about when you start boarding (for me at least) is that it is a lot easier to turn heel side and toe side when you have a decent bit of speed.
Thank you for all the amazing , encouraging comments that have helped me realize it’s not too late to start snowboarding. For that matter anything else in life. You all Rock with the great comments here .I am working on getting into shape for it as I really would like to do it next year .
Im going to learn snowboarding by myself this friday these videos help me learn how to move so i have a good starter knowledge gonna let you know end of this season how much i learned
Nice job Chris 👏 being a skier is gonna help with edges 👌 happy days 😀
This is the wholesome snowboarding content we love
My first time going snowboarding was last Saturday the 27th of November and the first place my friend took me was to the lift for the intermediate slopes. To say the least, I was not ready for those. I can't blame him for there were no beginners slopes open at the time at Hunter Mountain, but I did get off the lift successfullyish, because I fell after I glided away from the area. From there I was just standing up snowboarding a bit and on the floor. I couldn't finish the whole slope, I got there about halfway there. I was drained and tired, but I can't wait for next week. I leased my equipment and if I end up improving and still like it this season, I'll buy my equipment at the end of this one. I was also sore afterwards and the next day.
I started Snowboarding in 1995 I was 39. I rode for 2 years and gave it up till I was 63. I moved back to Fernie BC and now I’m a MTB rider as well as a Boarder.
I had my first lesson last sunday and lost count of my falls. The next day I had body malaise every part of me plus bruises on my knees and legs 😂 but today my 2nd lesson it went well and I see my progress, the instructor was happy or at least positive of my performance 😅😂. I can't wait to see me make my graceful moves 😂
Beginners doesn’t strap the goggle under the helmet. He’s secretly a pro !!! Lol
Haha!
He skis tho, so the attire is probably second nature to him. Except those comfy boots of course. 😂
@@richardspradlin6369 ft boots are super comfy tho
You also tought me and gave me reminders for my 2nd season thanks and great vidos
i love you energy man you're so supportive. Love it
Done two sessions already. The heel slide and eventual falling leaf is critical. Toe side will fall into place once you get the heel. Helps to point and look in the desired location.
He picked it up quickly! Well done! Has he done more snowboarding since this video (two years ago!)?
Great video for everyone's first day on the board. Good job, Kevin!
Great video and instruction. Looking forward to part 2.
Chris just oozes of excitement 😂
Love your positivity
This was so lovely to watch! I’ve just started and he smashed it! Team Chris! 🤟🏼👊🏼
Starting my first day tomorrow! This video has me hype!
I've only snowboarded maybe like... 3 times in my life? Something like that? But what I find interesting is that toe stopping was actually much easier for me than heel stopping, and I realized just now that it's probably because I play drums. When you hit the bass drum, you lift your foot up and down while maintaining pressure on the pedal. This requires you to use those muscles right along your shin, and is why it hurts so dang bad if you play a song with a lot of double kick😂. Having thoroughly put those muscles through a beating for 6 or 7 years, toe stopping seemed reminiscent of playing drums in that aspect which is why I think it was easier for me. I'm going to snowboard tomorrow, I'm super excited! I'll be able to test wether or not this "bass drum kick pedal" theory is true and update this comment. Who knows, maybe playing drums could be a great way of building those muscles and practicing toe stops!
Chris’ character and voice is super reminiscent of H. Jon Benjamin’s. Awesome attitude.
Never snowboarded before. I wanna definitely go now. Mentally I think I'm prepared for it, except for getting off the lift. That looks terrifying lol
My friend taught me by just teaching me the skate part the heel and toe edge parts and just made me go down green and blue. Actually ended up not falling at all a couple runs in
Nice!
I'm the other way around. Always been the only snowboarder in the group, but now, at age 42, learning to ski. Kids (and youtube) are teaching me...
Chris. Where’s the Naan!!! You need it to feed that raw athletic talent. Good work man!!
We’ve been talking about Neal and Naan bread all week! What is non bread? Also showed Chris Hereditary and Midsommer. Any movie recommendations?
@@SnowboardProCamp haha good times. Would have been fun to have a crack with Chris. Next year non bread!
How do you know if you are left or right foot dominant. And can you do a gear set up for beginner women. (Boots, bonding and boards)
Also being a lift operator for rope tow, tbar and chair over the years I have witnessed too many compound fractured caused by one foot.
Today was my second day and we were at Lake Louise in Banff AB. Absolutely loved it
when I first started learning it was really fun... all the slopes where either ice or piles of snow. no in between
and the next time I tried it, there where either really steep slopes or just flat ones. was horrible
45 am I young one. Tomorrow I will take my first rip on the board. 1 hour 1 on 1 lesson, then spread my wings..wish me luck. 🇨🇦
you can do it!
Everyone has their own teaching style, try to practice turning with 1 foot before 2, it gets them more comfortable with weight on the front foot and getting off the lift🤘🏻
Aw you're so encouraging!
Teaching a friend how to snowboard must be so rewarding.
I wish someone walked me through getting off a chairlift. Hardest part of snowboarding
I wish I had a friend like you the first time I went they all left me to learn alone
Man I had my first day yesterday, and don't get me wrong, I felt like for a 1st timer, I did great. But I had probably 34-40 hard falls yesterday!! There was multiple times where I was sure I broke an arm or a wrist😂 today I feel like I lost a fight😂!! This guy killed it!! He fell like once and then was getting heel edge down!! That was insane!! Nice job man!!!
Kevin! You are such a great teacher!
Im not gonna stop practicing until i get to snowboard, i will start again and again !!! thanks for the tips
Really enjoyed your video! well done! we are just starting to learn on a dry slope! and going to the slopes in 2024 :)
I loved watching you guys hold hands down the slope. Super cute 🥰💕
Go Chris... Nice teaching Keviiiiiin.
Finally a video with 0 dislikes! keep it goin! 🤘
Yewwwwwwww he got that easy!!
Gotta rock the anon m4s on the first day. doin it right!
Nice boots 👢 bro Kevin.
Congrats Chris 🎉
Going snowboarding for the first time next week! Video was very informative
"Raw, natural, athletic ability." Made me LOL but if he got all this done in a single day, maybe he does have it.
I would still teach him how to fall to prevent injury.
Dang Chris made that look so easy! Haha I dig it
Today I’m going to the mountains for the second time snowboarding in my life. This video helped but I would like to see how you get off the lift, you didn’t show it which is okay because you explained it but I am a visual learner. Overall great job teaching your friend.
😂 Im just starting at over 70 , only with your vids
Chris is a Natural! Fun vid!
so, would a skiier (beginner to intermediate) have an easier time learning snowboarding, than someone who has never done snowsports at all?
Sat here watching this at 2am I dont even own a snowboard and live in Africa
I’ve never snowboarded but I plan to on Christmas but I feel like it’ll be like learning how to ride a hoverboard for some reason