5 Tips for Renting a Snowboard

[@julesbarkbark]

I cant stop watching videos im too excited for this season...

[@ryangabrielclark]

Same😂 ive watched every one of kevins vids. There just so good

[@cooperisnotrich4991]

same

[@opplez1159]

julesbarkbark omg I'm not the only one! There's not enough snow to board yet here in Edmonton and it's killing me

[@Pax.YouTube]

julesbarkbark ikr! my first season

[@Vyaboiv]

same

[@ThompterSHunson]

Why I'm watching this I haven't even been on a snowboard in my life

[@seags8975]

Should mention making sure the board's waist width is wide enough for your boot. See a bunch of people with large feet on boards with waists that have got to be under 255mm. Toes digging in the moment they lean forward. Its painful to watch. If you have a US boot size between 10.5 and 11.5 seriously consider asking for a wider board or find out the waist width of the rental. Look for between 255mm (if 10.5) and 258mm (if 11.5) If its 12+, get a wider board without hesitating.

[@SnowboardProCamp]

+Seags Great point!

[@savethestick8609]

oh ur i hope they gave me a wide one cuz i have a 10.5

[@iFitchyHD]

... I wish Kevin was my boarding trainer :(

[@RexElvisMusic]

who doesn't

[@brownpunk1794]

Hell yes..me too

[@ajn.mychannel4864]

Guys don't always go with the technique of sliding on a surface and facing that way as a way to tell if you are goofy or regular, i slide with my right foot forward and I ride regular. One technique I find consistent is to get on a skateboard (yours or your friends wherever you can find one) and ride for a bit, which every way feels more comfortable ride that way.

[@AAron21aaaaaa]

ajn.mychannel same with me, slide right foot first and ride regular

[@wacogi6305]

ajn.mychannel I ride with my left food p.on skateboards forward , but I'm goofy on snowboard

[@ajn.mychannel4864]

WaCoGi Wow... that is something I have never heard of before... Anyway, I guess the only real way to find if you are goofy or regular is to just go out and try it on a snowboard.

[@lemurlicker1846]

Yeah.. I'm goofy on a skateboard but regular on a snowboard.

[@bucherfrederic623]

well, i'm snowboarding regular and skating goofy too

[@thebyronicmann]

Great video. Will definitely help noobs which will also help stop them getting injured. I wish I had this advice when I first started. 👍

[@davidchernenko9870]

Why am I watching this I have a paper due tomorrow

[@dooper8344]

David Chernenko me too lol

[@brochachos1566]

David Chernenko I have been snowboarding For 3 years I have never even rented

[@isabellacomellini9840]

i got an essay due tomorrow lmao

[@HondaPilot-rs8lz]

😂 Same wtf it's 10:00 and I have a speech due tomorrow that I haven't started

[@zanderascher8205]

Same here

[@gracen4843]

I actually hate rentals because there’s always something wrong with it. Like the straps or broken and stuff like that. I look foward to getting my own gear one day.

[@SrgntBlntPasser]

Thank you!! I had no idea about the highback adjustment. I've only been out twice so far but both times it felt neatly impossible to get the board onto the heel edge and I'd keep catching the toe edge trying to stop and faceplant. I can't wait to try again the weekend!

[@hanswoleo04]

Yeah I'm super excited for this season. I've got one more week of school until I'm out for Christmas break. I first started snowboarding but then I moved to skiing for a couple years. I'm going to try and snowboard again and hope that I have fun on the runs

[@TheSirAlexand]

Thanks Kevin! Very cool tips! One other thing I had problems on a certain board was that the tip of my boots were way too out of the board, so I fell on every toe side turn. Then I changed to a larger board and it got much better. :)

[@jakubkrzyzak9621]

I LOVE SNOWBOARDING!!!!!❤️❤️

[@cartero0217]

Love the videos Kevin keep them coming! Super excited for this season, finally got my own board and kinda starting to upload a little bit on my channel as best as I can. Hopefully be able to make some videos. You might have done this already I think you did a gopro tips one but you could make an updated like tips for filming on the mountain. Any other things you've picked up since that video? You're kind of the one that really got me into snowboarding. After I went to my first park it was one of the best things I've ever done so I got home and watched hours and hours of your videos. Sorry that was a lot but keep it up!! 🏂

[@taefer7437]

I've heard getting a couple of good boots that fit you is the most important thing as it is the link to your board. Used a couple head single-boas last year and they made me depressed. The rental kind, just no heel hold and had to tighten them so much my feet hurt.

[@YveltalGAMER]

Thank you man for this, it helps me alot since im a first year!

[@fredrik1164]

Good luck man!

[@YveltalGAMER]

Max Halchuk dont got one

[@YveltalGAMER]

***** ive skateboarded before so hopefully that helps

[@FireRowz]

I wish I knew these things when I first started. I rented a board as part of a beginner 3 lesson package. They gave me a 138 kids board which follows the height rule but wasn't meant for someone my weight (I'm short and heavier built). They set it up with 4, -4 angles which I think held me back the most. When I would bend my knees they would turn inward, which made it hard to balance and turn. Binding angles are definitely important.

[@ninjanick1780]

you are my favorite snowboard youtuber

[@weirdrobsbatman4318]

I lived in Texas my whole life so that's why but I just moved to Maryland so I get to snow for the first time and I've always wanted to snowboard so I'm watching this

[@kyudosha3401]

Thanks dude this video helped out a bunch! Im going on huge trip this year and im prepping a bunch to make sure i get the board setup to exactly how i want it.

[@BravoAlphaTango]

FOR BEGINNER RIDES. I learned the hard way. With your high backs make sure they're not on 0. It's a little bit more uncomfortable but it You'll be a lot more effective on your heel edge. I had mine on 0 and was on my heel edge going around 30mph, because i couldn't carve out of the way quick enough I hit an ice boulder and snapped my Tibia and Fibula. I now can't walk for 2.5 months without crutches and won't be able to board for 6 months. Don't make the same mistake I did.

[@Yes-df3xx]

Ouch, hope you get well mate!

[@stanworthington8767]

Billy Borthwick hope you feel better!

[@deldragur]

I'm going to have to call bullshit on the 30 mph. It may have seemed like such a speed, but 30 mph is a nice speed when you are cruising down intermediate/advanced slopes. If you can get me video evidence of you doing 30mph on your heel edge, I'll swallow my words. sorry to hear you are injured and hope this doesn't stop you from wanting to learn how to snowboard. also Ice boulders are usually not found on beginner slopes...

[@Yes-df3xx]

deldragur There's always that one guy isn't there?...

[@BravoAlphaTango]

deldragur It was a steep section going onto a long flat (Blue). The boulder was off the edge of the piste and i had SkiTracks running. And as soon as it's good to go i'll be back on the mountain, It's killing me knowing that it's dumping in the Alp's right now.

[@2ABhodisattva]

Guys, the size board you should get is based purely on your weight. Look up the size chart to find what board you should be riding for your weight. And if the board is wider, like in a powder board you can downsize because the board will have a larger surface area

[@KevinVVV]

I really like your videos, watched all the beginner snowboard videos, going to Austria in a month and trying snowboard for the first time. Do you have any more videos coming soon?

[@hhollyann]

Thanks for this vid. It helps to know all these tips, since I'm a first-timer!

[@bryanemerickab5034]

great vid man! have fun this winter

[@billybobjoens]

This is honestly the best video I've ever seen

[@billybobjoens]

Oskar Zehren bad day?

[@oskarzehren5269]

also subscribe to me. I'm way better than Kevin.

[@Yes-df3xx]

Oskar Zehren You're quite the desperate one...

[@billybobjoens]

Anton Liljekvist *ur, *queet

[@oskarzehren5269]

snowboardprocamp is my favorite youtube prank channel

[@MNhashnerd]

Do you ever have problems with your Flight deck goggles fogging up.....thanks for all your videos they helped so much last winter...best on youtube!

[@cooperisnotrich4991]

Hi kevin. In all of your videos, you use the gopole gopro stick. Because it is straight, it is always in view. If you use the gopro 3 ways stick, then you can film without the pole being in the picture.

[@cooperisnotrich4991]

is there a reason why you do not use the 3 way?

[@rafaelrustino1200]

Another great video! I love this channel man 👊🏻

[@patrickbunker1499]

Nice video! I like how detailed you make your videos

[@jacobmccauley7105]

there was something in my school called ski club you can ski and snowboard at first i wanted to ski but after i started watching you i changed my mind and now i’m i’m i think my 3rd year

[@doga2029]

We would love more content for intermediate advanced riders

[@muhamedfaour3710]

Great video Thank u for the info , very helpful

[@ProjectWideTurn]

lol. the local "resort" I grew up going to only had those haggard snap in bindings on their rental boards.

[@weirdrobsbatman4318]

I've never actually seen snow in real life

[@MrChftw]

Hi Kevin! I totally love all your videos! The beginner videos helped me learn how to snowboard for the first time! Awsome! I'm going to Val Thorens i France in week 2 and it's my 3./4. time snowboarding. I'm renting a board, at the resort and this year i would like to get my switch riding going. I just wonder if i sould have my stance/bindings set so it's the same when you'r riding regular and switch (like 15-15 degrees and and a totally centered stance?)? :)

[@noway4879]

nice cartel bindings for ur first ride. talking about class.

[@thestealthyseth5912]

I wish I saw this video before I went to the resort 😞

[@iamnomvd2603]

Hey Kevin, love your channel. I would love for you to make a video showing how you edit or maybe comment the apps/programs you use. Thanks dood and keep up the great content

[@jetsonwhite888]

Nicely done!

[@tc860]

You gotta do an opening day vlog!

[@robertbildahs2196]

Just realized that I ride regular on my snowboard and goofy on my longboard.

[@a.yhprumnadia5646]

Same

[@kostantinosalexandrostsaou3533]

One of them are wrong bro, better choose

[@zanderascher8205]

MH RWTATE MALAKIES not really it’s personal preference. My mom surfs goofy but snowboards regular.

[@bethanymayott1248]

I skateboard regular but snowboard goofy🤷🏻‍♀️

[@Winter_B12]

I was just wondering what my stance will be in snowboarding... am a goofy skateboarder... That's actually interesting!!! I'm all fired up for this season!!! It will be my first one !

[@kaitscott5768]

“Resorts typically wax their boards regularly”, that would be nice! However at the resort I worked at I always had to have wax in my pocket!

[@michaelredmond3334]

I wish that there was someone as good as him but for skis, his videos are so easy to understand, all skiing youtubers are rubbish compared

[@EhrixWasTaken]

Hey Kevin! I recently bought a new board and was wondering if you can make a review on it. It's the Flow Era 2016. Love your vids and can't wait for this season of snowboarding :)

[@jesseklueckmann9892]

wanna be checkin dem edges are also sharp using edge of your fingernail as well as if they are giving you the correct board for your weight as well as style of boarding

[@digitalrandomart3049]

if blood comes out of your finger your good to go

[@bucherfrederic623]

Jesse Klueckmann well, i usally grind down the edges of my board when i buy a new one... it sucks to catch an edge on rails

[@TheSunCityAnthem]

You should do a snowboarding meet up!

[@markoprosic9994]

Hi i think that this channel is amazing u can learn so much about snowboarding i ride snowboard for 3 years now i realy looking forward to this season because of u.I live in a small country and we don't have many experts like u so if u can tell me how to pick my first snowboard and what to look for.If you can mention me in QA i would be very grateful.Sory if my English is bad;(

[@Brizz1e3]

Hey Kevin, I'm planning a trip for my family and a few friends and this will be our first time snowboarding, we have a lesson scheduled, I was just wondering if you could tell me what to expect in the lesson?

[@marcosxavier7146]

Muito bom. Seus vídeos são ótimos para nós iniciantes. Obrigado.

[@kyleerlandson3277]

If I'm going to buy my first board and they dont have the exact size I need would be going 2 cm to short or 2 cm long be better? I'm trying to make it last a couple years as I am still growing. I am 16, 5'5 135

[@SnowboardProCamp]

+Kyle Erlandson I'd go 2cm bigger if you're still growing.

[@kyleerlandson3277]

Thank you guys!

[@DouglasGardnerTV]

if growing go bigger, 2cm wont make much of a difference

[@tylerhornacek9184]

Kyle Erlandson Do you do paintball I saw your profile picture

[@dimulka39]

Good one.

[@Yurppppppppp]

Well that outro was a wee bit awkward 😛 wish this video was out last season when I rented for the first time. Great points 👍🏼🏂

[@SBirch]

I really love your vids.

[@rockangel4772]

Thank you!

[@cassidys3233]

Hey @SnowboardProCamp I am at Whistler right now. Thnx for these vids I have seen almost all of dem. U gonna be there for opening day?

[@livem7678]

I have just started snowboarding and i like it sooo much, but i was just 3 times riding and the season is over :( i want winter again

[@artsbyElle]

Super useful thank you!

[@AllLebronJames]

Hey me and a couple of buddies are heading to whistler on Dec. 29th! We'd love to meet up if possible!

[@anandbayaraa4360]

Can you make a video on how I should setup my board?

[@Animejxt]

It’s weird that I have been taught that if I kick balls with my right foot, then I should be regular (dominant foot at the back); however I found myself is goofy. I am also goofy when skateboarding.

[@cooperisnotrich4991]

hi kevin. I know you do a lot of videos at Whistler. During the summer, do you do any mtb at whistler? If you do are you going to make any mtb videos?

[@MuratOzbayraktar]

Thanks for highback advice. i bought my 1st board and dunno know the importance.

[@aleksandrafanasyuk5758]

oh man so many rules to snowboarding. kinda debating about snowboarding

[@atlapi9890]

Hi Kevin. Huge fan of you. Do you live in whistler? Are there any snow. In this video i can't see any snow. And can you give some ınfos abaut Whistler pls. Thank you.

[@SnowboardProCamp]

+Atıl Api hey! I do live in Whistler. There's a lot of snow on the mountain, but non down in the valley yet. Should be getting snow down in the village soon! Whistler is a great place to live and snowboard! The problem at the moment is that there's a housing shortage, so it's hard to find a place to live. Come check it out some day!

[@atlapi9890]

SnowboardProCamp thanks man.

[@rickyhsu146]

SnowboardProCamp i went to whistler yesterday. It was way more fun than cypress

[@christianc.g.1300]

Hi, I will go for 3 days snowboarding next month. I have done 2 days every year for the past 3 years and this year I would like to focus on switch riding and doing some nose/tail pressing and sme tricks. I allways rent the board so, shall I were it central or goofy?

[@derbar7928]

Thanks for the video i dont rent snowboards but i will check these things on my board thanks

[@brookejanes5290]

Hey! I have been snowboarding for a while now but I have a little trouble climbing up the the hill when I have one foot in my binding. I'm not sure if the board is to heavy. Because I'm only 4.10 and way 96 pounds , but I can get up all the hills on the lift. I don't see why my ankle twists every time i climb when I'm skating

[@Garthgoyle]

I don't know how it is where you guys are but here in Japan, most rental board businesses around ski resorts have a place specially reserved for them in hell. Boards that have never been waxed, bindings that were place on the boards years ago so untightening to change stance becomes impossible, blunt edges, etc. There are some good ones, tho. But very few. So if you guys ever come visit me ^-^) bring your gear.

[@damiank9036]

I have a question about setting the high back. Should boots be as close as possible to the high backs? Will it be responsive?

[@TheKiloOhm]

I am new to this so please correct me but from what I have read the test described in the video tests for your dominant foot. The dominant foot for the majority of people will be the same side as the dominant hand. But don't you put the dominant foot on the back of the board?

[@stefanstankovic2713]

Thanks

[@From803]

Hey man, I had a quick question and wondering if you could help me out. I have been snowboarding for about 5 years now always renting from local shops. I live in South Carolina where the closest mountain is about 2 hours and 30 mins away. I am deciding between two boards both arbor elements one a 158 mid-wide and a 162 mid-wide. I am 6ft 2 and about 215lbs. If I go by weight it seems like 162 is the way to go but I don't want to have it feel too big or clunky. I'm also afraid the 158 may be too small for my weight and may not hold an edge as well. As of now I mainly just cruise down the mountain and go pretty fast but I want to move onto park soon as I progress my riding. As I said earlier I live on the east coast and don't have the best conditions (a lot of ice and slush) I was just wondering what you thought was best for me as I try to get better both in the park and carving

[@itsyaboy3870]

I rented one for a year and they forgot to call back. Had this board for 3 years now :). Hopefully they wont notice.

[@CyberMew]

ItsYaBoy they are waiting for you to accumulate the rent.. when they ask for it back it should cost a bomb...

[@BAD1GAMER678]

I've never snowboarded before but I used to skate and I currently longboard so I feel like I'll enjoy snowboarding and should pick up on it quickly should I still rent a snowboard? and also should I buy the clothing for snowboarding or is possible to rent those?

[@Kjs_ink]

Can you please upload like daily or every other day I love ur vids

[@Gwiedert]

I'm 220 and 6,5"... any suggestions in what size I should get. I am usually not much of speed freak.

[@Calum_S]

Guido B I'm 6'3" and 89kg (about 190lb). I use a 162

[@seags8975]

160-163 should be fine. If you get a board thats got some rocker in the nose and tail, go a bit longer to maintain the same effective edge length.

[@DouglasGardnerTV]

also consider your shoe size. Big guys usually have big feet :P

[@johnvanderheiden4192]

Is the K2 illusion a good all mountain board? It says that it is but I'm not quite sure if that is a true statement. Thanks!

[@matshiob]

When I slide on ice, I sometimes put my right foot first but I'm regular footed

[@fahadalani4197]

Hi Guys, So how far from the front the binding should be and how close to the tail? Thanks!

[@obey2305]

Im in between a beginner and intermediate snowboarder but want a new board. Any recommendations?

[@baptisteduval9447]

what do you think of the rear entry system please? do you think it's a good idea for a beginner who wants to buy his fisrt snowboard?

[@mythicalsoccerbeast5957]

Can you make more vids for advanced riders?

[@rustywilliams9044]

Should I de-tune my board for learning boardslides?

[@lukesuver37]

so I skateboard. and i’m pretty decent at it. I also ski and are pretty decent at it. you think i would pick up snowboarding quick???

[@austincrs]

Yes

[@bdogstone-2094]

i am starting snowboarding this year I will be taking lessons

[@alexanderrublev177]

ty man

[@thormanbyisland]

When filming with iPhone and hitcase how do you keep it from dying from the cold

[@MrNated25]

I noticed you use a 154 board, how much do you weigh and how tall are you? I'm 5'9" 194 lbs. I have the Burton Process Flying V 159 board which is awesome, but i'm looking at getting a park board. I have my eye on the Burton Name Dropper 155. Would you recommend that board and size to learn more jibs & tricks?

[@SnowboardProCamp]

+Nate David I'm actually riding a 159 as well. I'm 6"3' and 180 pounds. I haven't tried the Name Dropper yet. Could ask TJ to review it!

[@Jonas-mo6et]

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[@JasonBagley]

I have a question re: goofy vs regular. When I wakeboard, I have my right foot in front, but when sliding with my socks on my tiled floor, I put my left foot forward. (I'm also left-footed). Would I be goofy or regular when snowboarding?

[@Nagim-d3z]

Goofy probably, in most occasions your dominant foot is in the back

[@braxtonback7520]

What’s a good board to get under 500

[@cameronhavey344]

I'm looking to buy a board I weigh 225 and I am 5'10. I consider myself being a beginner but I'm riding the intermediate slopes. What size board should I get? Thanks!

[@aronyeo930]

Should i get centered for my snowboard. If im both footed?

[@TheSmallboy1985]

Can anyone advice as I am a beginner if I should rent or buy the boots? Thank you all

[@abelkyte]

When you rent, they ask about the angles of the bindings as well. What would you recommend for beginners?

[@SnowboardProCamp]

Good angles when you’re beginning is +15 and -9

[@abelkyte]

Thanks :)

[@spennyboyo7854]

ayyyye

[@andycarson7999]

i just snowboarded for my first time pretty much. i rented a board and my legs felt awkward with how far apart the part where your foot goes in were. is this normal? i know theyre supposed to be pretty wide so i need to bend my knees but i bent them a lot and it still felt like they were too far apart

[@cooperisnotrich4991]

Hi kevin. I live in new england (mass). Because of the crappy new england weather a lot of snow is ice. do have any tips for riding ice?

[@cooperisnotrich4991]

what is it called?

[@catha86]

Man i had no idea you could adjust those heel straps and how to check if the board was waxed. These kind of things you will never know unless you actually specifically search for it. Not something a beginner would do. I think im gonna buy a snowboard next time. They also game me a board that was way too big I think. almost as tall as me.

[@jibraanrahman3458]

oh yeah yeah