Habits that make snowboarding way harder| Beginner Guide

Struggling to land frontside 180s on your snowboard? In this video I give you a step by step guide on how to learn and perfect your 180's. If you dig the content, share it with a friend and subscribe!
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[@LagmasterB]

I’ve been riding 20+ years and there’s almost always something to learn from your videos. If not, it’s just fun to watch you having a good time on the mountain. Your delivery is super modest. Keep it up man, you’re helping a lot of people.

[@ThingsAreGonnaGetSporty]

One of the more basic things you can do when shredding is riding in alignment. Specifically being mindful of where your back hand/arm is. If you make an honest effort to make sure it’s always over the tail of your board you’ll see that it will help get your turns around quicker, especially on steeps.

[@crowcrow1465]

damn gonna try this tommorow, never even though about that....

[@ratas_bailando]

@@crowcrow1465 did it make a difference?

[@SnowboardPanda]

The bit about having a logical progression thought process is gold. That has allowed me to have more confidence and fun because I can always see improvements that build on each other, rather than struggling trying to do something over and over that's beyond my ability.

[@powrunnr]

Ashley, make more vids! Hope all is well in your neck of the woods

[@jdiggy1195]

As somebody pushing 40 amd been away from boarding for the past 10 years I appreciate these videos that some people may think of as basic or no brainers. I find them as great refreshers along with learning new stuff! Its amazing how much stuff you forget (even when it use to be intuitive). Thanks again. Keep it up!

[@nitefox4411]

Diggy dude, I'm 52. I used to do physical therapy and x-ray. Young guys who thinks someone else sucks usually scream louder than old dudes when they get hurt. If someone can ride switch easily down any terrain then they are getting good... I didn't start until I was 25. Mommy and daddy weren't paying my way so I could laugh at others and tell them they suck. Those babies cry louder than anyone else when they get really hurt. The guys that are really amazing don't knock technique and they don't laugh when someone else breaks a bone...being a technical rider will save your life. Ride on.

[@yazminavinante3177]

Pushing 40 and agree with you!

[@MH-bt7gp]

Finally someone who knows what he is talking about! Thank you for the tips! Most people talk the talk but he actually walked the walk

[@Dynearagard]

Watch Kevin on snowboard pro camp hes a really good source of info

[@HakaiOver9k]

True. He did mention one of the most important things that most of the yt-ers doesn't.

[@vcu1212]

Emphasizing the difference between a carve turn and a skidded turn and when to use them was very helpful for the intermediate boarders like me who still aren’t comfortable with diamonds

[@jamesbrown-mg3ej]

I just started snowboarding this last year at 30 years old. I've put in about 60 hours in this winter. I'm getting into the carving going down steeper hills but I wondered why I was slowing down too much. I ride goofy and I steer with my back leg so "skidding". I'm going to start working on that and switch. Thanks!

[@itsyaboimat2393]

I will say this is some awesome content! I am a disabled snowboarder and how I was taught to get comfortable on the board was think your sitting on a chair and holding a box of oranges in front of you and pointing your hand where you want to go and then when get more comfortable you'll be able to ride more loose now my board is like it's not even connected to me because I learned my bodies way to ride and once you get past the fear of going fast snowboarding becomes SO much easier and so much more fun

[@hahnmowermotorsports179]

My biggest mistake my first time snowboarding was leaning too far toward the tail of the board. Once I got the hang of having my weight more neutral turns got much easier

[@DarkRayden666]

Any tips on how you've learned to do that and what to pay attention to? I'm having the same issue.

[@Patrick-zr8tv]

@@DarkRayden666 I've never been snowboarding so it might not apply but one thing I had to do when learning to drop in on a quarter pipe is to just stamp down as hard as I could on the front of the board. What that did was prep me and force me to put most of my weight on the front of the board and slam it down onto the ramp. What I'm trying to say is maybe just try leaning to the nose really far and sliding around a bit to get you comfortable with a lean to either side of the board. I'd also recommend bending your knees a little more, it'll make you feel a bit more stable and you'll be more comfortable to move your stance around.

[@felix329]

SAME

[@leahmadalyn]

This dude navigates his board so smoothly! 🤙🏿

[@hannahsalvadge8482]

Thank you for making these videos. I just started snowboarding this season and watching your videos really helps me realize what I am doing wrong so I can fix it. You're awesome!

[@uksteve-passiveincomevikin3981]

going snow boarding for the first time in a couple of weeks. love your videos, really helpful. thanks a lot.

[@bradytompkins3156]

Good luck

[@jonathonwilliams9005]

I always catch myself watching these but I always realized how much the new first timers need to see this that don’t

[@Natedoc808]

On your last point about keeping your board tuned, it would be rad to do a legit how to series on tuning your board: base repair, edges, waxing/scraping. Takes very minimal tools and a great skill that’s saves so much time and money. I’ve had so many friends that I taught because I was lucky enough to learn from an old timer at a ski shop how to do it. Had so many acquaintances ask how my board is super fast and I carry speed while they get stuck- “simple, tune up your board.” Not only that but it is therapeutic as heck for me the night before going out to shred to get my daughter’s, wife’s and my boards all dialed in

[@steveschubert9763]

i am from germany and i love how easy i can understand what you are saying. not just the english. my english is pretty good but more the way of your explanation

[@cleberaraujo055]

Tommy awesome video, I am a begginer 55 year old and you tutoring on this video is exactly what I need for when I get back on the board. Unfortunately I’m in London and there’s not good places to go practice. A shout out to Jonathan.. cheers.

[@knighttuttrupriprock9733]

It's great you teach being aware of surroundings and others on the slopes.

[@amaalali8404]

I was shredding down beginner slopes on my first day .. took a 20 min coffee break after 5 hrs and came back only to forget my technique for getting off the chairlift😞. Tried to scoot off with my back leg rather then letting the small hill send me and almost ripped my knee cap in half. I was stuck in the snow with a twisted leg for about 30 secs to long .. currently healing. I somehow still got my ass up and shredded down again but once I got to the bottom the shock and trauma slapped me in the face. Can’t wait to get out again next season .. best adrenaline I’ve ever experienced!

[@deborahjaouen4783]

I really liked your comments about the width of your stance. I am boarder that has pretty much only been riding with skiers in trees and moguls for 17+years. The input that I have had about technique has been so limited because I'm only riding with skiers that instructional videos like these are incredibly helpful and I am looking forward to seeing your video that would go more in depth about stance and foot positioning and how that can help and hinder your riding in the terrain that you choose.

[@crackedxnvy6664]

Went yesterday fell atleast 100 times but I had fun asf so I’m really trying to learn and get good

[@ryan8885]

yea hella fun sport

[@xbox360boy2009]

Keep up with it man. Takes a little time but you’ll get it for sure!

[@theblakeslees7065]

Sugar honey ice tea! You are almost at 15k subs all ready?! Straight killing it

[@giorassiccuriosity1796]

Sheesh I have never seen a clearer picture than this!! How about learning tips for old dogs I’d say coming close to their 40’s! asking for a friend...

[@zephyr707]

great stuff, one of those vids you wish you had watched earlier when beginning to learn how to snowboard! you mention injuries a few times in this vid, would be cool to see a specific vid on prevention, treatment, and recovery of snowboarding specific injuries.

[@amaalali8404]

Agreed

[@xabi2073]

Nice vids. I love the way you ride moguls!!! Thank you from Italy. I Hope to see you on the groomers One day. Come to Italy!

[@gezginnrx9625]

YOU ARE GREAT, TOMMY .. WATCHING YOU IS ENJOYABLE AND TEACHING .. I CONGRATULATE ..

[@jean-philippedumais178]

that fs 360 over the gap at 11:59 was really sick

[@BoZhaoengineering]

Thank you very much for your tips. And you explained them very crystal clear. I just cannot believe that the snow season just kicks off in the pandemic . Stay safe and healthy .

[@roddygo6]

The type of turn to use was great! Something I've been wanting to know

[@derandi2324]

Love to see these. Stepped on a board for the first time today on a slope on our farm land. Good lord my legs hurt but hey i know now how get up without undoing bindings and securing bindings standing up. Lets see how many times ill be on my butt till it works

[@derandi2324]

@@tommiebennett thanks! I'll try my best to get better but baby steps n all that. Greetings from upper Austria. This week theres a bunch of lifts opening season so im hoping to maybe learn a lil bit better there. Been wanting to snowboard ever since my teen years of playing games like shaun White snowboarding xbox n another i believe ive played on ps1. Got me some used gear that altogether fits pretty well too! (a old burton custom still with the tripoint bindings). Legit the community ive seen through videos n such seems incredibly nice so im excited!

[@birdog9633]

Going snowboarding for the first time tomorrow morning in Angel Fire, NM. I skateboard, but im still super nervous lol. We'll see how it goes! Great, great videos though man. Thank you!

[@zachbraunstein9478]

I just got my board waxed/sharpened for its first time in 20+ years (it's a hand-me-down from my uncle!). I'm so psyched to see how different it feels, on top of having been able to go down blacks on the pre-tuned version of the board. This weekend's gonna be sick.

[@tonez2196]

Yo love your vids dude!! You're the best

[@ellstackeradventures]

Facts

[@cm58886]

Someone mentioned alignment and I agree. Alot of new riders end up kicking their tail out like a rudder. Some of my friends do that too and I try to tell them it's a bad habit and bad style but sometimes it's hard to change

[@SidiNic]

That is exactly how i ride pow though and works for me. I agree what you said for riding on slope

[@AzekBKK]

Great videos as usual. Looking forward to your snowboard stance video!

[@Here2shtpst]

I watched how to videos online and almost tore my knee apart on my first time out.

[@shushimushi]

Great channel. I've struggled so much with the heels side turn, but lately I think I got better. I feel that I'm so stressed when snowboarding, involving so much effort that I'm stopping every 30 meters, because I'm getting tired. So I can never ride with my friends and that sucks. I've broked my L1 a year ago, but paragliding and now I'm very careful on the slopes:)

[@Subi_doo]

Shushi Mushi Having time stop that often isn’t normal. If you have to stop every 30 meters to rest, you need to get into shape and stack ALOT of cardio into your fitness plan.

[@shushimushi]

@@Subi_doo Agree, I smoke too much. My body is in shape, that's strange as I don't practice sports as before:)

[@Subi_doo]

Shushi Mushi Well there you go, smoking is really bad for the lungs. I used to smoke over 10 years and quit 4 years ago. I can go a whole day snowboarding without getting winded. Turning 35.

[@MultiSneakerLover]

I smoke weed and tobacco everyday and i dont stop every 30 meters lol i dont think smoking is the problem

[@masonmax1000]

good tips on logical progression I'm currently learning switch.

[@BurtReynoldstash]

The best snowboard coach on KZbin

[@yazminavinante3177]

You're videos are the best and so are you! Thku for all the time, effort, and love you put into sharing these. They help me so much and I have improved immensely! You also have the best personality to keep us positive and learning and to not be discouraged. Thank you!!!! ^_^

[@rokasb9441]

I needed this sooo much 2 weeks ago!

[@BoZhaoengineering]

I always use the closest holes to mount my binding. It is useless stand wide for me to perform a turn. It is my preference. Body movement is essence of me to snowboard. Thank you for your tips. You channel is a great Go To Snowboarding section. If you skateboarding at summer like me, your skate balance can help to learn snowboard a lot except edge control on snow.

[@crumpledpaper8897]

Damn the butter tricks are fun to watch

[@NickLazich]

Your 360s are so clean

[@youtubetube9723]

Great vids dude, I'll be in breck for a week In March and I'm looking forward to practicing some of the techniques you taught me!!

[@yxngbt387]

Is this breck in the video? Or is it a different mountain for some rzn I can’t tell

[@kurisuta1305]

This is noted.. thanks a lot... I realized my mistakes

[@EroticMotionShufflin]

If you have trouble doing the carving transitioning from frontside to backside, try starting the transition with your body and lean on your nose when you do it

[@pabloosmo]

That guy doing the caterpillar move made my day

[@nitefox4411]

What an art when you get that good even moguls are fun...and safe. Been boarding over 27 years and I am just starting to get that good at 52. This is how it should look, Smooth, no muscle...zen board chi. thanks. Gnarly crashes bite hard after 40.

[@travelchimps6637]

pure snowboarding wisdom! Great channel and explanations

[@clmoore28]

The biggest thing I have really learned watching all these videos is that I have got to bend my knees more. When turning I was not getting lower and I was getting way off balance. Seriously I donate on the live chats, because I really appreciate the help you have given me.

[@porkyrust6432]

I’m going this 28th I’ve watched so many of your vids

[@grahamsgoneagain]

Im gonna search for it on your channel but my girl and i are heading to park city. Shes is new to this and im a bit rusty. I guess just carving and stance video would help us. This way we can watch you and skip a teacher. Thanks man! Ill look for a beginning carving video you might have just for getting down the hill. Haha. Cheers!

[@ellstackeradventures]

Noice point of view very thankful vid

[@brianandzane]

It took me a couple of yrs to learn all this stuff in Colorado. This is an excellent video I wish I had 12 yrs ago 😂

[@jodyproudfit918]

Id only add that I see many riders twist up their bodies opposite of the turn they are trying to make. Its so important to keep the Shoulders, Hips and Feet moving in the same plane so they work to get the board moving the direction they want to go. Being twisted like a pretzel makes it hard to get down the hill...

[@carloscolon2507]

These are great videos man, def will check out your online course and would love to book some in person time next season

[@jessleborgne5756]

As a 20 year rider the "choosing the correct turn" segment is gold: as im stuck riding in PA most of the time this really comes in handy weekday riding vs weekend riding (high volume traffic) especially for teaching! Thank you!

[@Julia-jz1fy]

also-your board is SO important. going to professional and fitting a board to you height and build will make a HUGE difference. that alone will set you forward

[@spartan10010]

And weight and foot size

[@hearthawaii23]

Pop it down below and let me know!!! I am digging that mad rhyme!

[@fj7483]

Here in switzerland we only have steep terrain, been snowboarding for 10 years. Hating that steep terrain. So jealous to the slopes you have there...

[@andreasschulze3563]

Go to Laax, there are plenty of easy hills

[@Ryan-td3td]

This was helpful. Thanks,

[@TCK71]

brilliant sharp 3's!

[@JamesDavis-kp4ll]

I don't think I've seen every single one of your videos lately, but I noticed & have to ask, if you haven't already, are you gonna' show Jack P. Lee riding? That guy can kill it on jumps, slopestyle type stuff. I'm sure he's good everywhere, but he's really good there! 🙌🔥💯 Also, I'm not just sayin' this to be oh "what a nice guy", but seriously, Jonathan's style is starting to become more fluid and kind of steeze like. From what I seen in this video when he was just riding, I can see the difference between now and what he's been like the last couple years. Not that what he's been like isn't that great, but he's actually starting to look more fluid & flowing, overall, & that's an awesome thing! 👍🙂🤙🏻 It's not just the board, he's obviously gotten used to it now and it does change how everything feels and you adapt to that, but it's more, I just want him to know there's been a noticeable difference & he's progressed with his his overall fluidity..., 👊 Keep making these great tips and instructional videos for us dude, they can definitely help! ✌...,

[@JamesDavis-kp4ll]

@@tommiebennett , just givin' some props man, where they're due..., 👍💯🙂

[@Frank020]

Awesome..been struggling w stance on a harder board.

[@joysavesworld]

Awesome video👌🏻 did you make that in-depth stance video in the end? Would love to see it

[@grassfed7852]

lmao Buckhouse inchworming across the run @ 1:40

[@MrNitPic]

Bruhhh!! That shit was FIRE!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😩 ... y'all COLD wit this shit! 🙌🏾🙌🏾👌🏾🏂🏾🏂🏾

[@mrED123]

This guy is so exciting haha

[@RCColaN7]

Thanks 🤩

[@rexcro]

In which resort is that filmed?

[@johnverrone]

Looks like Keystone

[@alanthomson5331]

Snowboarding when I'm over 60yo sucks. Always concerned about getting hurt and never been able to snowboard again. ( I surf though) Tommie what can I do to get over that fear?

[@Shinrin-Yoku1]

I fractured my vertebrate during my first year of snowboarding on an icy mogul and I had an immense amount of fear on the mountain after I recovered. I found that buying good quality protective gear helps a lot and being a bit more picky about the conditions I will ride in (e.g avoiding icy days/areas). I now wear; a helmet, elbow pads, knee pads, impact shorts w/ extra tailbone protection and a back/shoulder protector. Just make sure that it all fits nicely and stays in place while you are shredding! I smashed my ass once even with all the gear because I didn't tighten the shorts properly.

[@coogano]

don't get old

[@alanthomson5331]

@@coogano oh yeah....

[@pedroxeta8496]

Alan Thomson DO YOGA DAILY! I incorporated daily yoga for spine health. I’ve found it allows my body move and bend in ways that would have most likely hurt me before. Also core strength, core strength, core strength. The better the shape I’m in the more confident I feel when I’m on my board

[@unknownname6519]

Alan Thomson have respect for the sport.. dont fear it.. if you start slow and build your technique you will get faster.. you started surfing slow aswell right? Sorry for my english

[@MH-bt7gp]

you are a great teacher I am seriously considering taking your course

[@codes46]

I personally penguin walk when I need to move on a flat surface or even uphill while strapped in, if you haven't learned it its fun and useful

[@Alastair_]

One I'd say is sitting down all the time. Getting up and down all day uses far more energy than just staying up. You can dig your edges in and stick your board into the hill so you can stay standing but rest your legs.

[@ellenormaughan9194]

Awesome!

[@horacionochetto8454]

Awesome content! Thanks

[@Stanley-gi9nb]

Tommie still snowboards better when he tries to look stupid than me when I try to look cool.

[@Idontknowjuju]

Superb content 👌 had to subscribe

[@JuliusHiiden]

very useful tips

[@raze4555]

about stances tho... i always chage it, like actually always: heelside carve - im stupid low, almost landing by back on the slope. toeside carve: im flat like a stick because why no

[@Dandelion560]

Hey man really appreciate your straightforward and detailed videos! I know this video is kinda old but can you or anyone tell me what area is this so I can go enjoy those nice slopes next season?

[@sim708]

The possion we learned in Highschool 😂😂👍

[@SnowboardPanda]

Snowboard headbutt at 4:22? How though 😂

[@reggiey1232]

When I go snowboarding, I see a lot of snowboarders get into the bad habit of committing counter rotation and not having their body aligned when making those heal side or toe side turns or stops

[@StevieD44]

That’s me. I need to not do those things! 😀 I will get better!

[@reggiey1232]

@@StevieD44 practice putting your hands on your hips to stop those bad habits when doing those s turns

[@StevieD44]

@@reggiey1232 cool. I will try that. I mean, I’m good when I do greens and mellow blues... but I know I’m counter rotating when it comes to steeper terrain

[@reggiey1232]

@@StevieD44 yeah it a hard habit to break especially on those steep terrain because you gotta make those turns quickly or else you’ll catch to much speed

[@kyleroberts7635]

Make one on habits that make snowboarding easier

[@enochroot2329]

Thanks Tommie, these are some brilliant tips. Couldn’t find it in your gear list, what’s the board you’re riding there? Cheers!

[@jeremystig98]

My nr.1 habit that makes boarding way harder is to not wax my board enough. I always end up having to strap out on uphill cat tracks although im blasting into them like a maniac and then the people i blasted by earlier are wondering why i got stuck. Doesn't really matter how fast im going i always get stuck on this uphill catwalk in my resort. So even when you can read your terrain and straight line it way earlier than anybody else, that's not gonna help you if your board isn't waxed.

[@juz3871]

Nice video, cheers! 1 question, is your Patagonia jacket waterproof? Would be so comfortable to board in a light weight down jacket!

[@willc8686]

Last season I hit a mogul field and they were the size of cars

[@andreatura8823]

dam good bro !

[@Friedsan]

Great work Tommie! But i clicked the link for the tricks progression and a "click funnels" publicity came up.....:-(

[@superhero6785]

I had a kid turn and nose dive right in front of me and I had to jump straight over him. Super dangerous. Definitely pay attention to your surroundings and also be aware when newer riders are around you and what they might do because of their inexperience.

[@23JMRH]

Glad to see the hornets were in their nest and not out stinging you guys today

[@frankthecrank6558]

Nice video

[@kaydawgy1999]

Kudos to the camera man. How are you keeping it from shaking goin down the mountain?

[@Clintoniumer]

There are special cameras that stabilize while riding

[@bactid]

1:42. Is Buckhouse doing the worm?

[@eitanweiner5006]

Tommy, can explain the difference between a skided turn and a carve turn? (I didn't fully get it)

[@scotturban54]

Cool video

[@GetFitDoLife]

Great video. Question, I'm a new snowboarder, not looking to go to they Olympics or anything but want the freedom to try some small jumps and maybe tricks someday. Regarding boots and board, should they be more or less stiff? I'm looking at burton step-ons now, but not sure which boots to choose for stiffness. Thanks!

[@mikaeladonges9102]

Nice. But it feels like you're SHOUTING 😄

[@ikutiap5923]

ya