Learning to Splitboard | Episode Two | Kick Turns and Leg Burn

AQ Outdoors video producer Matt Allen is out on his second day splitboarding with Simon Coward from AQ Outdoors/Splitboard HQ. In this video Simon demonstrates how to do a kick turn to climb steeper sections and talks about when to use heel risers for more uphill traction. We travel 22 km and enjoy some epic views (and not-so-epic early season snow).
This vlog is the second in a series covering splitboard progression and backcountry safety from the perspective of a life-long snowboarder.
1:18 Using heel risers
5:07 How to kick turn
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[@6to8john]

Did you cling and clank your skis (board) together when you first started skinning up?

[@AQOutdoors]

@@6to8john absolutely and nearly everyone when starting does. It is a bit of an interesting stance to get used to. Feet slightly wider apart than normal. Over time it becomes very natural feeling.

[@6to8john]

@ I just started this season. Been fortunate enough to get some early snow here where I live. So I’ve been going down the newbie route. Gotta start somewhere. Your channel and videos are great to watch!!! All the tips and tricks help with the learning curve.