Since i'm not a beginner myself, i could also give a good advice to beginners. Don't ride too slow! Be riding at a comfortable speed, but not too slow. If you're riding too slow you can end up sinking into the pow and it can be a nightmare getting out. Imagine riding under a lift in pow and getting stuck, taking several minutes to find a way out but having to unbind your board and do "the walk of shame" while people in the lift are laughing. Not funny man, not funny :D
I'm fully self taught and have probably picked up a few bad habits but after riding for nearly 30years the only tip I want to add is if you're riding in the backwoods if it's at all possible try and walk up next to the route you plan on riding to remove any fallen branches/logs etc that could cause you a whole heap of pain and lost riding time if you were to hit them unexpectedly on the way down. Even on your run down if you're unsure about the upcoming section, stop and walk ahead to be sure it is safe. Have fun and stay safe!👍🤙
I think Kevin is right here. Turning in powder is different than turning in groomers. Personally I use my whole body to make smooth turns like surfing and not dig in the edges to prevent snow from coming on top of the board and sink. Also speed is your friend to keep you floating. I like the new helmet. Having MIPS is a bit safer. It reduses the rotational violance to be transferred to the brain. Very good choice.
Thanks for all your tutorials man! I was wondering, what snowboard stance (angle) are you using for these conditions? Is your back foot also in a positive angle? Thanks!
SuzN I found this channel extremely helpful when I first began. Learned how to snowboard from this channel. Started with no experience, and soon enough jumped straight to carving. We can have different opinions though.
I haven't seen all these guys' videos, but on this run, counter rotation should absolutely be sprinkled in and honestly, you should be doing it relatively often so you don't hit a tree. Personally, I don't even see it, he seems to be rotating at the proper times and counter rotating to avoid trees and reduce speed when he's going too fast. He has wild hands, which they touch on and talk about how he's not very technical and is mostly self taught, so personally, I think you've really gotta look into the microscope to see anything truly unadvisable in his riding in this specific video. idk maybe just a little from toe to heel, but man I'm really scrutinizing 2 10 second slow mo clips here, I just don't think it's there.
There is a critical speed where you will just stop just like an airplane stalling. I was at neversummer taking pictures I let myself slow down too much. There is a critical angle where you no longer slide on the snow. Basically I had to walk about 3 miles in waist deep snow.
Dude. Just found your channel. I’ve been cruising the tube for tips on how to teach my daughter and my wife how to ride properly. Keep up the good content. I look forward to learning from you. Hey by the way. What jacket is that ?
Hi Kevin! I'm the one from NC that rode down with you & your sweet friend today on Blackcomb. What is your advice/ thoughts on Fresh Tracks mornings while we're here??
Whistler/Blackcomb powder is a fair bit different to powder in some other resorts also, I normally board in the alps but in Whistler the powder was so heavy! I think it's down to the resort being fairly coastal so powder is a bit more wet. I hear Japanese powder is crazy light
Im a fairly overweight guy, and went to mt Bachelor for my first time today, was snowstorm conditions and i get taken to the top of marshmallow, a completely ungroomed green run, for my first experience on a board. Made it maybe a 3rd the way down before i couldnt barely breathe from trying to get back up after falling so much, my arms would just keep sinking in snow i couldnt barely even move the board at points lmfao, guess im glad to know that its not just a beginners issue. Had alot of fun when i was able to "snowboard" but today was an overall bad experience on the slope. 🤣
But but but. Where can you go on the slopes to find powder?!!! I hear people talk about trees and back country or back side of the mountain. But like. Where is that lol. And how do you get back to the lifts?!
Never had powder before😭, hoping I will get powder on my skiing vacation this year. (Only went 3 times on skiing vacation because I learned it on an dry slope in my own country so that is why I never had powder before)
Ik ga meestal naar Skiwelt in Oostenrijk, ligt meestal wel goede powder. In de meeste andere plekken in Oostenrijk is er meestal minder sneeuwval(Zell am see, Saalbach-hinterglemm). Ook is Kaprun een schitterende plek wat op een gletsjer ligt
If you're a true beginner you want a board that's forgiving, which generally means on the softer side, around a 4 or 5/10. You should definitely avoid a full camber board as they can be very catchy, so not much fun to learn to turn on. Full rocker boards are easy to turn, though I personally don't like them as to me they feel too loose, like I don't quite know where they're going to go. I'd recommend a cam/rock hybrid, which is camber underfoot, giving you control, but rocker in the nose and tail, which makes it less catchy. The YES Basic is a solid beginner board.
On a dedicated powder board the stance will already be set back, they're designed so that your weight is automatically further back so you don't need to work your back leg as much. Both Kevin and Andreas are riding the Orca here, which has a 2.5" setback. You can set your bindings back even more if you really want, but it's not necessary.
@@ayadal Nice! My bf has that and loves it. If you've never ridden a C2 profile before it may feel a little strange at first, but once you get used to it it's an awesome board, a total resort slayer, great in powder and on piste.
Hi guys, want to get my first board, havent tried boarding yet, what size do you recomend me? Im 6’7’’ and 190lb and 13 shoe size, want to free ride in mountains for start. Is 163W good for me ? Should i go shorter/longer?
Freeride boards are generally directional and very aggressive. Neither characteristic beginner friendly. Most people find it easiest to progress on a soft flexing twin with a bit of rocker in the profile. When you have mastered the basics and confident ripping on blues then you might try some more challenging terrain. Throwing your self into it off the rip is likely not going to be fun or safe. Size 13 def go for a wide board. If i were you I'd go a little shorter tho.
That's good advice from Chuck. I'm 6'6" 210 lbs and a 13 US shoe size. Been shredding about 10 yrs and currently ride a 164 wide Never Summer West, which I love. I learned on a softer, 166 wide rocker board. I would go with a shorter board given your weight. It will be easier to learn how to turn and ride switch
when you talk about “setting the stance back”, how much back do you usually set it? would you go all the way to the last holes/last position on the EST channel? great video, by the way! 🙌🏻
That critical speed and angle seems to be determined by weight. I reckon the heavier you are the higher the speed is. I am 5-6 I actually use a snowboard designed for someone who is 6-4. If I use one designed for someone my height I will just dig a hole.
Now what really sucks is when you’re in thin trees with 4 feet deep powder. Don’t wanna go to fast cause you don’t Anna run into a tree. Don’t wanna go to slow or else you’ll sink.
Dude, stop feeding the masses with misinformation.. Steering with your upper body (throwing your shoulders and arms about) is the least efficient way to turn a snowboard. Turning the board with subtle muscle movements in the ankle and knee is much more advisable (movements you make closer to the board will move the board quicker). You regularly tout yourself as a former instructor, but regularly give poor advice on how to efficiently/effectively snowboard. I respect the work you put into these videos, but you can't spout off misinformation without getting called on it.
You're doing the same thing that you say is wrong though, he didn't say anything about throwing shoulder and arms about, anybody who has ever been on a snowboard knows that your shoulder direction impacts the board direction, yeah you should use your legs also but they did say that in the video. Your comment makes it sound like shoulder movement doesn't make a difference which is nuts
@@Yandolando Never said he was wrong.. I said it was the least efficient way to turn a board. He said, "use your back arm as a rudder, swing it in the direction you want to move." Yes, that will turn a snowboard, but it makes you look goofy and is not a way to get your board to respond quickly.
@@SnowboardProCamp Sure it works, but I said it was an inefficient movement (never said it was a movement that didn't work). Quicker, better looking (in my opinion, I guess) way to turn is with your muscles and joints that are closest to the board.
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#1 tip for riding pow.....ride with speed...it makes everything easier..it's just like a boat in the water.
Or surfing ?
@@ferciaalejandrojuanramirez2698 Definitely!!!!
Tip for snowboarding in powder - zip up your jacket and don't take the powder home in your sleeves. 🥶.
Gary Gregg noob move. Plus no helmet
Mono suits are real nice for keeping powder out
Orca dorca
Since i'm not a beginner myself, i could also give a good advice to beginners.
Don't ride too slow! Be riding at a comfortable speed, but not too slow. If you're riding too slow you can end up sinking into the pow and it can be a nightmare getting out.
Imagine riding under a lift in pow and getting stuck, taking several minutes to find a way out but having to unbind your board and do "the walk of shame" while people in the lift are laughing. Not funny man, not funny :D
memories ;-;
and dont bring your friend who doesnt know how to ride pow on one of the deepest days of the year lol
The walk of shame ... yeah I've done that. Even struggle just to walk out.
Once Even with the Fakt that I am a good Rider I felt at the Lift and Peaple werde just laughing
Great advise. When I started I was scared to go fast and I would always finish sinking🤣😭
Legend says, andreas is still looking for that zipper
Zipper must be broken
I'm fully self taught and have probably picked up a few bad habits but after riding for nearly 30years the only tip I want to add is if you're riding in the backwoods if it's at all possible try and walk up next to the route you plan on riding to remove any fallen branches/logs etc that could cause you a whole heap of pain and lost riding time if you were to hit them unexpectedly on the way down. Even on your run down if you're unsure about the upcoming section, stop and walk ahead to be sure it is safe. Have fun and stay safe!👍🤙
Andrea's never zips up his Jacket!😀. Awesome video and tips guys 👍👍
Could you do a more upto date video on how to set up and service/maintain your snowboard? Love the vids man
Ohhhh SNAP! Y'all finally got Andreas to protect the noggin'!?!
Right lol finally
Love your vids helped out a lot when I first started now I watch and still learn stuff every time keep it up
I think Kevin is right here. Turning in powder is different than turning in groomers. Personally I use my whole body to make smooth turns like surfing and not dig in the edges to prevent snow from coming on top of the board and sink. Also speed is your friend to keep you floating.
I like the new helmet. Having MIPS is a bit safer. It reduses the rotational violance to be transferred to the brain. Very good choice.
Powder+Ride Warpig=😎
I’ve been waiting for these tips! Thank you Keveeeen!
Thanks for all your tutorials man! I was wondering, what snowboard stance (angle) are you using for these conditions? Is your back foot also in a positive angle? Thanks!
Crazy powder day at Lake Louise today!!! I wish I would have seen this video before, some of these would advices would have helped lol
Andreas counter-rotates so much. It makes his turns look extremely forced and inefficient, especially in powder.
SuzN
I found this channel extremely helpful when I first began. Learned how to snowboard from this channel. Started with no experience, and soon enough jumped straight to carving. We can have different opinions though.
I haven't seen all these guys' videos, but on this run, counter rotation should absolutely be sprinkled in and honestly, you should be doing it relatively often so you don't hit a tree. Personally, I don't even see it, he seems to be rotating at the proper times and counter rotating to avoid trees and reduce speed when he's going too fast. He has wild hands, which they touch on and talk about how he's not very technical and is mostly self taught, so personally, I think you've really gotta look into the microscope to see anything truly unadvisable in his riding in this specific video. idk maybe just a little from toe to heel, but man I'm really scrutinizing 2 10 second slow mo clips here, I just don't think it's there.
I'm on the east coast so we don't have any of this "powder" stuff but you guys rock
Do a board maintenance video. I would like to see the bottom of your boards after thrashing over terrain like this and after park days.
Awesome video boys ..can't wait to hit the powder out here in kamloops
@@TaylorPhase 😯 lol really? Shout out to him
There is a critical speed where you will just stop just like an airplane stalling. I was at neversummer taking pictures I let myself slow down too much. There is a critical angle where you no longer slide on the snow. Basically I had to walk about 3 miles in waist deep snow.
Go Pro mount on helmet vs head strap on helmet. Which one is the best option?
Thanks for the powder tip, I was digging my edge in today like hardpack riding and wondering how to speed up…
So witch do you prefer the giro or the sandbox
Dude. Just found your channel. I’ve been cruising the tube for tips on how to teach my daughter and my wife how to ride properly. Keep up the good content. I look forward to learning from you.
Hey by the way. What jacket is that ?
Can you share all your fave food places in Whistler? Heading there tomorrow
Kevin what are your bindings for just riding goofy if you don’t intend on riding switch?
Kevin do you set ur stance back on the Orca on powder days?
Do you setback stance all the way?
Hey Kevin, hope all is well. Well done with this video!
Im gonna have to use those tips in japowwwwww
Me 2 bro
JAPOW
Me 3
Once again adding to my knowledge & skill base. You guys are the best, thank you
.....and how do I get a sticker to represent in Laffayette Colorado?
Hi Kevin! I'm the one from NC that rode down with you & your sweet friend today on Blackcomb. What is your advice/ thoughts on Fresh Tracks mornings while we're here??
No more sandbox? I wear a giro helmet aswell
what are you editing your videos with? premier? imovie? final cut?
Mario he uses Premiere.
Whistler/Blackcomb powder is a fair bit different to powder in some other resorts also, I normally board in the alps but in Whistler the powder was so heavy! I think it's down to the resort being fairly coastal so powder is a bit more wet. I hear Japanese powder is crazy light
Utah & Colorado pow is amazing too! Japan is on my bucketlist though.
I still struggle getting up after falling down in deep powder. Such an energy zapper.
Paul O you learn to not crash lol
Im a fairly overweight guy, and went to mt Bachelor for my first time today, was snowstorm conditions and i get taken to the top of marshmallow, a completely ungroomed green run, for my first experience on a board. Made it maybe a 3rd the way down before i couldnt barely breathe from trying to get back up after falling so much, my arms would just keep sinking in snow i couldnt barely even move the board at points lmfao, guess im glad to know that its not just a beginners issue.
Had alot of fun when i was able to "snowboard" but today was an overall bad experience on the slope. 🤣
Kevs rocking a giro helmet now? Thanks for the tips! Feels kinda wrong not having this filmed in japow but the people must be prepared :)
Yeah they need to know before Japow
Yoooo such a helpful video
So sad that it became so powdery 2 days after i left :( . Hope I can come up again in like early Feb!
Love your vids
last time in backcountry i got stuck for 1 hour in 2 meter high snow
lovely powder.still no snow in Hakuba,Japan. J pow hasn't come
I hate to say it, but whistler looks dire :( Revy is poppin' off though, and I highly recommend another trip this year my dudes.
But but but. Where can you go on the slopes to find powder?!!! I hear people talk about trees and back country or back side of the mountain. But like. Where is that lol. And how do you get back to the lifts?!
Never had powder before😭, hoping I will get powder on my skiing vacation this year. (Only went 3 times on skiing vacation because I learned it on an dry slope in my own country so that is why I never had powder before)
Go to utah! Powder mountain specifically
Poeder is leven vriend. Als je het ooit gehad hebt wil je nooit meer iets anders0
Ik ga meestal naar Skiwelt in Oostenrijk, ligt meestal wel goede powder. In de meeste andere plekken in Oostenrijk is er meestal minder sneeuwval(Zell am see, Saalbach-hinterglemm). Ook is Kaprun een schitterende plek wat op een gletsjer ligt
Come to Wolf Creek! Best mountain for powder.
@ Kevin what board would you recommend for a beginner? many 🙏
If you're a true beginner you want a board that's forgiving, which generally means on the softer side, around a 4 or 5/10. You should definitely avoid a full camber board as they can be very catchy, so not much fun to learn to turn on. Full rocker boards are easy to turn, though I personally don't like them as to me they feel too loose, like I don't quite know where they're going to go. I'd recommend a cam/rock hybrid, which is camber underfoot, giving you control, but rocker in the nose and tail, which makes it less catchy. The YES Basic is a solid beginner board.
I concur with Lauren.
@@chuck__van 😉
BIG BIRDDDD KEVIIIIN
Yewwww!!!
@3:10 Looks like this new helmet has a 1 inch gap, lol
Is it necessary to setback your bindings on a dedicated powder board?
On a dedicated powder board the stance will already be set back, they're designed so that your weight is automatically further back so you don't need to work your back leg as much. Both Kevin and Andreas are riding the Orca here, which has a 2.5" setback. You can set your bindings back even more if you really want, but it's not necessary.
Thanks for the advice Lauren. Just bought my first dedicated POW board this season. Can’t wait to try it out.
@@ayadal What did you get?
@@Lauren-yn9ze The Orca. I got sold on all the hype.
@@ayadal Nice! My bf has that and loves it. If you've never ridden a C2 profile before it may feel a little strange at first, but once you get used to it it's an awesome board, a total resort slayer, great in powder and on piste.
Hi guys, want to get my first board, havent tried boarding yet, what size do you recomend me? Im 6’7’’ and 190lb and 13 shoe size, want to free ride in mountains for start. Is 163W good for me ? Should i go shorter/longer?
Freeride boards are generally directional and very aggressive. Neither characteristic beginner friendly. Most people find it easiest to progress on a soft flexing twin with a bit of rocker in the profile. When you have mastered the basics and confident ripping on blues then you might try some more challenging terrain. Throwing your self into it off the rip is likely not going to be fun or safe.
Size 13 def go for a wide board.
If i were you I'd go a little shorter tho.
That's good advice from Chuck. I'm 6'6" 210 lbs and a 13 US shoe size. Been shredding about 10 yrs and currently ride a 164 wide Never Summer West, which I love. I learned on a softer, 166 wide rocker board. I would go with a shorter board given your weight. It will be easier to learn how to turn and ride switch
Thanks, Kevin and boys............
Japowabonga coming in hot, couple more weeks.
🍜🍣🏂📸
These guys are townies
when you talk about “setting the stance back”, how much back do you usually set it? would you go all the way to the last holes/last position on the EST channel? great video, by the way! 🙌🏻
On a pow day I'd go all the way back!
nice! I’m going to try this setup during the next pow of the season.. thanks!!
good tip! I'll keep an eye on conditions and always bring my pocket screwdriver with me to experiment 🙌
That is a orca you are riding. If you got a libtech orca, you don't need to do anything else in pow, if just rides you perfectly :)
That critical speed and angle seems to be determined by weight. I reckon the heavier you are the higher the speed is. I am 5-6 I actually use a snowboard designed for someone who is 6-4. If I use one designed for someone my height I will just dig a hole.
No more sandbox helmets ? Must be because you wanted the mips
I got sucked in by the mips.
nothing like 12 inches of pow to activate the sin portal
Where’s Tj?!
Now what really sucks is when you’re in thin trees with 4 feet deep powder. Don’t wanna go to fast cause you don’t Anna run into a tree. Don’t wanna go to slow or else you’ll sink.
Back leg burned 🥵
The music is too loud , and the dialog is too quiet.
needs more balance in the sound editing.
Powder lines... 😏
I’m watching this in school lmao
Basically these snowboards are designed for normal weight people. They are not designed for bodybuilders who are almost 230 lbs and 5'6".
It’s so funny when people who can’t snowboard in control or competently are giving tips on RUclips.
first!!
So quick
Dude, stop feeding the masses with misinformation.. Steering with your upper body (throwing your shoulders and arms about) is the least efficient way to turn a snowboard. Turning the board with subtle muscle movements in the ankle and knee is much more advisable (movements you make closer to the board will move the board quicker).
You regularly tout yourself as a former instructor, but regularly give poor advice on how to efficiently/effectively snowboard.
I respect the work you put into these videos, but you can't spout off misinformation without getting called on it.
You're doing the same thing that you say is wrong though, he didn't say anything about throwing shoulder and arms about, anybody who has ever been on a snowboard knows that your shoulder direction impacts the board direction, yeah you should use your legs also but they did say that in the video. Your comment makes it sound like shoulder movement doesn't make a difference which is nuts
Your wrong, it totally works from teaching thousands of people in person.
Haha, "the masses"? " Misinformation?? Its not a philosophy channel. Just snowboard and have fun. You do you.
@@Yandolando Never said he was wrong.. I said it was the least efficient way to turn a board. He said, "use your back arm as a rudder, swing it in the direction you want to move." Yes, that will turn a snowboard, but it makes you look goofy and is not a way to get your board to respond quickly.
@@SnowboardProCamp Sure it works, but I said it was an inefficient movement (never said it was a movement that didn't work). Quicker, better looking (in my opinion, I guess) way to turn is with your muscles and joints that are closest to the board.
16th like for the boiz
Third!