I've been snowboarding for 30 years or so, but recently my sister asked me if I could teach it to my nephew. So thanks for those beginner videos you've been putting out lately, they're pretty useful since I don't think about those simple first steps anymore, and this gives me a nice perspective where to start.
Great video I hope it will help with getting back on the snowboard after a long break. What really helped me as a beginner (I still am a beginner) to not fall down is to always look in the direction i m heading never down on my feet. I am sure you mention this in other videos, but not in this one so I felt the need to comment as it is really important. This allowed me to visualize the turn better since it will take some space to execute it and looking down made me do rushed movements that lead to repeated falls.
As a first time snowboarder as of Friday, toe side was easy, but heel side I was constantly catching an edge and crashing. Next go round I will try to learn heel side.
Appreciate the video. I know how to snowboard, but I’m not super experienced. My son wants to learn to board this year so I’m watching videos to help teach him. Appreciate your time! ❤
I taught myself by Heading up to Mt Hood Meadows with my friends from church. All of my friends were way more experienced than I was, but I braved the long ride on the Mt Hood Express 😂 Nevertheless it was a steep learning curve! It was single handedly the funnest adventure in my life! There is when I first fell in love with Night Skiing 😍 By the end of that trip I felt very comfortable ripping and shredding down the mountain! By the end of the night I was confident enough to jump off small jumps. I literally live minutes away from Alpental and The Summit at Snoqualmie. We are heading up there after all these years! Your videos have been very informative about everything that people need to know before heading up to the mountains 🙏 I appreciate your content!🙏👍
@@ThaiLitzkitrue my sister is so scared to fall it took her longer to learn skiing then me, also on a bike. Which is weird since she is more into sports and I’m more of an artist.
@Aceofspades2006 you're more in tune with how you feel ig as an artist, whereas sports people have to constantly evaluate what's going on in their game.
I love your vids and they help me a lot but when I wasn't watching your vids I hade an accident when I was doing my toes I was going a little too fast so I smacked my head in the ground. your vids helped me out a lot.
After a year of training, I went for my first snow season in the alps earlier this year; I was fairly good except from really struggling when at pace (trying to keep up with experienced friends) turning from toe to heal edge and linking turns smoothly(specifically the shift of weight). Found myself panicking and forcing my left leg forward to intimate a fast turn therefore forcing a shift in weight. Kept falling and losing confidence. Any advice for intermediates on this?
I would certainly suggest to go at your own pace and not attempt to keep up with your experienced friends. This applies to sooo many things in life where there is an experience difference. As a motorcycle rider it can be dangerous trying to keep pace with others when moving out of your comfort zone. Keep having fun out there!
@@MadProfessor153 I totally agree with this. It can be dangerous or just plain frustrating if you're trying to keep up with faster snowboarders. I would say to just enjoy it and take some time to focus on You and practice in a mellow area, get better and get your confidence up and just enjoy it By Yourself if you have to. Injuries and frustration just kind of ruin the experience. Don't give up on getting better and just have fun!
I tried for the first time this year. It was tempting to go with my partner who is experienced but after feeling discouraged seeing how fast and good he is, I asked him to actually give me space, leave me alone and let me figure things out on my own at my own pace. I instantly started learning faster. I agree with the previous advise, do things at your own pace first. Agree in your mind with the fact that it's going to take time to learn to be better. That approach really helped me and I am still at the Very beginning.
I did that once. First time I ever saw snow (Florida boy) and went skiing and I saw them little like 5 and 6 year Olds doin it like little Olympians and I figured awe hell this is easy. So I went straight up to the black diamond and started my way down...STRAIGHT down. I think I topped around 125+ mph and was scared for my life. I finally figured out that I need to bank them up on their sides to stop and I think I skidded 150ft before I stopped. I blew through about 2 or 3 different intersections where other slopes connect and ski patrol finally found me and kicked me out. Best day ever though.
It’s weird for me because can easily do toes but struggle with heels Update: was trying to do some heel edging and broke my humerus on my left arm, catch y’all next semester
I'm the same, and you kind of fear catching the heel edge which makes it worse, I would suggest try buying some ass pads to not be afraid to fall on your ass and boost your confidence a bit
Wish we had better mountains with longer runs near me to practice more spend more time waiting to get on lift and going up mountain than going down it and practicing
I guess I'm crazy for prefering turning on my toes lol. I skateboard and it's only easier turning backside (toeside) on ramps. But when snowboarding, turning on my heels feels unnatural compared to turning on my toes
if i have been on a snowboard like 1 or 2 times a long time ago is it hard to have balance on the snowboard? and u enjoy ur videos they are very help im just sitting here eating my food and learning
Me too i just started i also having a hard time turning but the most hard thing for me is the toes is atoning the snowboard and getting the right angel with out falling.
I don't think so. I saw someone's grandma in the lesson with me. Just don't go too crazy and make sure you fall safely! Fresh, soft snow is the best to learn on
I think you should do more snowboard Vlogs instead of hint videos if you can, it’s just an opinion, I’m not saying you should stop doing this type of videos but it would be cool if there were more vlogs 😊
All of you experienced people need to understand physics. Like, you need to explain how to actually _turn_ , where the energy comes from, not just advice us to, eh, commit to a turn. Happens all the time!
This is a very bad explanation, you are in fact not explaining anything. Especially the way you explain how to lean in your weight by reaching for a snow - complete disaster. Most newcomers will just move their shoulders and hands without moving their pelvis - which is the most crucial part for the weight distribution, to distribute the weight with pelvis. Not a word about how you have to steer with your eyes, how to work your heels, toes and shins while turning. Very sloppy work which is setting up beginners to fail.
You never once described what to do with your legs. (Knees, ankles or feet) shoulders are not the primary turning force of something attached to your feet. Don't teach people if you don't know yourself.
I've been snowboarding for 30 years or so, but recently my sister asked me if I could teach it to my nephew.
So thanks for those beginner videos you've been putting out lately, they're pretty useful since I don't think about those simple first steps anymore, and this gives me a nice perspective where to start.
Pls don't teach your nephew these techniques, get him a professional teacher it will make life SOO MUCH BETTER for him.
@@djevans614 he is a pro...
@@djevans614 ??????????
I met some older dude in his 60s and he taught me in like 5mins was so wonderful learning ! its so fun !
Dude is like a chilled angel, spreading love. The world needs this kind of energy. Came for snowboarding tips, found snowboarding zen.
I had a half day lesson and this video and I can connect turns. This video really helped put it together
Great video I hope it will help with getting back on the snowboard after a long break.
What really helped me as a beginner (I still am a beginner) to not fall down is to always look in the direction i m heading never down on my feet.
I am sure you mention this in other videos, but not in this one so I felt the need to comment as it is really important.
This allowed me to visualize the turn better since it will take some space to execute it and looking down made me do rushed movements that lead to repeated falls.
That’s the best tip for tackling turning for the first timer. Awesome!!! I will be giving it a go.
Groovy. This video helped me understand snowboarding a little better.
As a first time snowboarder as of Friday, toe side was easy, but heel side I was constantly catching an edge and crashing. Next go round I will try to learn heel side.
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I started with the heelside and learned the toe side recently. 😂
I love your videos, I'm a beginner snowboarder and these videos really make me want to get on my board and learn something new. Thanks!
This tip helps a lot, I'll be having my 1st ski/ Board experience next month. Thank you!
Appreciate the video. I know how to snowboard, but I’m not super experienced. My son wants to learn to board this year so I’m watching videos to help teach him. Appreciate your time! ❤
Id say this is the best explanation out of all the videos Ive seen finally!!! Easy to follow and very detailed. I hope I get to do it this season 😅
Glad it was helpful!
Finally a goofy instructor. Please come teach at SnowBowl, AZ 😂😂
Going snowboarding first time indoors this weekend. This might come in handy
Great tips. There’s no better way to learn it than by trying.
Thank you! You explained very well. So excited to jump from skiing to snowboarding after your advice. Best regards from România ❤❤❤
Your videos are so helpful, breaking down step by step, shoulders to the top of the mountain, of course , thanks for the video! ❄️🏂🏔️🏂❄️
Fantastic tips. Going to apply some of these tomorrow. Day 3 and hoping to turn better :)
I am an observational learner... You helped a lot thanks !
So useful! I’m having my first snowboard ing lesson later today! New subscriber 💖
I taught myself by Heading up to Mt Hood Meadows with my friends from church.
All of my friends were way more experienced than I was, but I braved the long ride on the Mt Hood Express 😂
Nevertheless it was a steep learning curve!
It was single handedly the funnest adventure in my life!
There is when I first fell in love with Night Skiing 😍
By the end of that trip I felt very comfortable ripping and shredding down the mountain!
By the end of the night I was confident enough to jump off small jumps.
I literally live minutes away from Alpental and The Summit at Snoqualmie.
We are heading up there after all these years!
Your videos have been very informative about everything that people need to know before heading up to the mountains 🙏
I appreciate your content!🙏👍
going for my first time today thanks for you mr videos
Nicely done Kevin! California dreaming..
Thank you for all your help
Dude, thanks for the tips man, super cool of you
No worries!
Easier said than done
Not really, it's your mindset that limits you. Think less, feel more.
@@ThaiLitzkiok!
@@ThaiLitzkitrue my sister is so scared to fall it took her longer to learn skiing then me, also on a bike. Which is weird since she is more into sports and I’m more of an artist.
fear of falling is definitely my biggest hurdle. @@Aster.2006
@Aceofspades2006 you're more in tune with how you feel ig as an artist, whereas sports people have to constantly evaluate what's going on in their game.
I love your vids and they help me a lot but when I wasn't watching your vids I hade an accident when I was doing my toes I was going a little too fast so I smacked my head in the ground. your vids helped me out a lot.
In this video? Thought was in another video. Thanks for the heads up.
Thank you for this.
This is exactly what I needed to tell a friend thanks!
After a year of training, I went for my first snow season in the alps earlier this year; I was fairly good except from really struggling when at pace (trying to keep up with experienced friends) turning from toe to heal edge and linking turns smoothly(specifically the shift of weight). Found myself panicking and forcing my left leg forward to intimate a fast turn therefore forcing a shift in weight. Kept falling and losing confidence. Any advice for intermediates on this?
I would certainly suggest to go at your own pace and not attempt to keep up with your experienced friends. This applies to sooo many things in life where there is an experience difference. As a motorcycle rider it can be dangerous trying to keep pace with others when moving out of your comfort zone. Keep having fun out there!
@@MadProfessor153 I totally agree with this. It can be dangerous or just plain frustrating if you're trying to keep up with faster snowboarders. I would say to just enjoy it and take some time to focus on You and practice in a mellow area, get better and get your confidence up and just enjoy it By Yourself if you have to. Injuries and frustration just kind of ruin the experience. Don't give up on getting better and just have fun!
I tried for the first time this year. It was tempting to go with my partner who is experienced but after feeling discouraged seeing how fast and good he is, I asked him to actually give me space, leave me alone and let me figure things out on my own at my own pace. I instantly started learning faster. I agree with the previous advise, do things at your own pace first. Agree in your mind with the fact that it's going to take time to learn to be better. That approach really helped me and I am still at the Very beginning.
Cameraman needs more Credit 🔥 🔥 🔥
Going snowboarding for the first time soon I think I'm just gonna send it going slow ain't my thing.
How was it ?
@@raff6501he is still in the cast. Can’t type I guess
@@raff6501 he fully sent it off a ramp and never came down
@@SuperAmericanism 😂😂😂
I did that once. First time I ever saw snow (Florida boy) and went skiing and I saw them little like 5 and 6 year Olds doin it like little Olympians and I figured awe hell this is easy. So I went straight up to the black diamond and started my way down...STRAIGHT down. I think I topped around 125+ mph and was scared for my life. I finally figured out that I need to bank them up on their sides to stop and I think I skidded 150ft before I stopped. I blew through about 2 or 3 different intersections where other slopes connect and ski patrol finally found me and kicked me out. Best day ever though.
Turns are the best
It’s weird for me because can easily do toes but struggle with heels
Update: was trying to do some heel edging and broke my humerus on my left arm, catch y’all next semester
100% for me, its bc I can't get up from the ground confidently. I fall every time.
I'm the same, and you kind of fear catching the heel edge which makes it worse, I would suggest try buying some ass pads to not be afraid to fall on your ass and boost your confidence a bit
same here mastered the toe slide but it's my 3rd time iam having trouble whit stopping whit my heel
I can do both but I am more comfortable on heels
I'm completely opposite. My strength are my heels and need to focus more on my toes. I feel like it's what I have missing to complete my turns
So good man - thank you!!
Tip number 3 is great, I thought I only had to point my board down the fall line to do a proper turn. I’m so scared of picking up speed
Thank you!
Good sharing
He makes it look so easy😅
Quesion from a biggener: do you always turn with your preferred feet forward or should I practice both?
As a beginner, I would first practice 1 foot forward and when you get more advanced, try both
Dang! I like this video. Maybe you can teach me and my kids?
Very good video!!!!
thx, well explained
Just like that😂 0:45
Excelente 👌!
What is the mountain he is on?
Wish we had better mountains with longer runs near me to practice more spend more time waiting to get on lift and going up mountain than going down it and practicing
What if you have commitment issues😖😖I got wiped out so many times my first time.. I’m scarred for life😩😩I don’t think I’ll ever want to snowboard
Life will be boring if you think this way. Not being rude, just saying
They make padded shorts that may help but pain is a pretty good at teaching you to keep your edge up
Thanks, I just have a question , in which turn I should reach the hand toward please?
Just went snowboarding for the 2nd time ever, I tried to slide down toes up and ate shit so hard backwards haha
What if it’s harder for me to do heel side 😢
Will do a heel side specific video!
I guess I'm crazy for prefering turning on my toes lol. I skateboard and it's only easier turning backside (toeside) on ramps. But when snowboarding, turning on my heels feels unnatural compared to turning on my toes
Oh wow! That’s unusual but good that toes are easier for you!
if i have been on a snowboard like 1 or 2 times a long time ago is it hard to have balance on the snowboard?
and u enjoy ur videos they are very help im just sitting here eating my food and learning
Does my board clip the snow because im not digging it in enough?
When im on my toes and did the s turn how do i turn around so quickly and do another s turn right away?
Is the puffer jacket the new staple spring/early season riding jacket?
I think it would l look good on you
@@chuck__van pure dad vibes… i dig it 🤣
What size snowboard for 5’2” 125 lb beginner women’s 138 or 142
I’m still a beginner snowboarder I’m having a hard time turning into the first turn
Me too i just started i also having a hard time turning but the most hard thing for me is the toes is atoning the snowboard and getting the right angel with out falling.
Once it happens, it's that oh shit moment. I couldn't turn to my toes for like the first 5 times I went. Then it just clicked one day.
@@Raiders1234I have a similar story 😂 The “Oh Shit” moment is so true. 🔥
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Where tis country?
I'm right handed but I feel natural with my left foot in front (not that I've tried this yet) IDK
Where is he Snowboarding at?
Think it's too late to start snowboarding at 32?
I don't think so. I saw someone's grandma in the lesson with me. Just don't go too crazy and make sure you fall safely! Fresh, soft snow is the best to learn on
41 and third time on the board today… totally fun!! Just need to get the turns down.
I started at 32 and now I'm 35
Need to mention more knee bending when turning, don't lock out your knees unless you want them to break
Baby kyra
i mean there’s really nothing to be afraid of. if you fall i’d doesn’t hurt it’s literally snow
That's not entirely true, you can easily break a bone falling in snow.
@@AliveClint yeah i know, i don’t know what i was on six days ago i was speaking full delusion
Every time I stop my legs burn is this normal 😂😂😂😂
it looks like he's moving on a loading screen lol
Great videos more please
I think you should do more snowboard Vlogs instead of hint videos if you can, it’s just an opinion, I’m not saying you should stop doing this type of videos but it would be cool if there were more vlogs 😊
More vlogs on the way!
@@SnowboardProCamp Great!!! Love it
My toes were pretty easy
All of you experienced people need to understand physics.
Like, you need to explain how to actually _turn_ , where the energy comes from, not just advice us to, eh, commit to a turn.
Happens all the time!
I’m goofy foot lol
This is a very bad explanation, you are in fact not explaining anything. Especially the way you explain how to lean in your weight by reaching for a snow - complete disaster. Most newcomers will just move their shoulders and hands without moving their pelvis - which is the most crucial part for the weight distribution, to distribute the weight with pelvis. Not a word about how you have to steer with your eyes, how to work your heels, toes and shins while turning. Very sloppy work which is setting up beginners to fail.
I ate shit 😂
You dont expain 75 % of your movement. This is unhelpful
You never once described what to do with your legs. (Knees, ankles or feet) shoulders are not the primary turning force of something attached to your feet. Don't teach people if you don't know yourself.
Thats a 5 different tips video Matthew
Your videos are so helpful, breaking down step by step, shoulders to the top of the mountain, of course , thanks for the video! ❄️🏂🏔️🏂❄️