How I learned to Snowboard SWITCH the easy way...

[@theos12]

61 years old into my 3rd season snowboarding and now practicing switch. Great tips, thank u.

[@tommiebennett]

Love to see it! Have a great weekend

[@stevehouston1038]

Heck ya man, never quit never give up.... Shred it!!!!

[@spray_skiers]

I've been doing the daily switch lap for a while. What really unlocked switch-riding for me was practicing 180s go across the slope, turn slightly up hill, do a 180 when the board has little speed, turn and go across the slope again - repeat I was comfortable with switch after 1 hour doing this. Also shortly after, i landed every 180 regardless of landing "steepness". What a relief it was to get this out of the way - if you read this - and decide to try it out - hope it helps you as much as it did to me!

[@Mixedbydavey]

What do you mean? Any vids of this?

[@spray_skiers]

@@Mixedbydavey think i got it from snowboard addiction - Live Coaching: Your First Frontside 180 ( /watch?v=PnHCEh3dQik ) 7:30 to 15:00

[@TheHangman1995]

To learn switch, I actually changed the direction of my bindings for a whole season and just suffered being a beginner again. I reapplied the same techniques and drills I learned to ride normally but in the opposite direction. It sucked at first, but now I can ride whatever direction I feel like.

[@MrArjay123]

so what were your before stance angles and what are they now?

[@sandypickleuwu]

Another thing, if you are an experienced rider, but only on one stance, take advantage whenever you ever bring up friends that are new to the mountain! When you are in teaching mode, it's a good idea to practice switch while teaching. The pace is slow enough for you to practice and if you're falling, your "learning" friends won't feel left out or like they're slowing you down lol

[@jasonevangelista7840]

Switch riding is so key! Game changer in your riding

[@Arithorath]

Great tips for switch or regular riding. I definitely agree that being well versed in riding both ways is a huge boost. Not only to style etc but to safety as well.

[@MrArcadyus]

of all the YT snowboarders, I feel like you are by far the best.

[@rayoldam3248]

Nice one Tommie! 👍Your videos are really helpful. We are in our sixties now, still trying to get the switch thing. Like your method of doing ‘micro skills’ and gradually linking it all together. On the often crowded indoor places here in England, you don’t get much space to yourself so having quick little switch moves we can try is really good. Thanks for the ideas Tommie. We’ll get there eventually! 😀Ray & Sue 🏂🇮🇲🏂🇬🇧🇨🇦🇦🇺🇳🇿

[@farawayskies]

I always say I'm going to practice riding switch when I get to the mountain and then do it for like 5 seconds and switch back to normal stance. I don't want to commit to having a slow day lol, but it would really benefit me to learn switch. I used to skateboard and I made a mistake of learning how to do tricks in the grass / on a trampoline in a goofy stance. As I progressed and started rolling around on a board I realized my balance was best in a regular stance. I became forever stuck in a state of having the best balance as a regular rider but most comfortable throwing tricks around as a goofy rider. When I started snowboarding I chose a regular stance because I knew I would pick it up quickly. Now if I start focusing on learning to ride goofy that would unlock so much more potential for me. I'm already super comfortable doing ollies / spins as switch, I just don't do well once I'm in motion. I know I just have to make the commitment to re-learning how to snowboard on my switch side, it just sucks lol.

[@TK-pg1rc]

I've been practicing riding switch this season and this video definitely helps with interesting drills that I want to try. Thank you

[@tommiebennett]

Stoked you like the content and hope it helps

[@daniellehoaglund4148]

This is my goal this season! I want to get comfortable riding switch. This will help me so much!

[@tommiebennett]

You got this!

[@moesaurenman4734]

Super sick vid. I'm an old man (37) getting back onto the board. Can't ride switch to save my life. Looking forward to applying your tips.

[@cheezycheeder]

Yo shout out to the camera guy, he killed it too!!

[@sarareiswig5300]

I'm a beginner (I have been out 5 times on a board but am an advanced skier) but have been riding switch since my first day on a board because I wasn't sure if I was regular or goofy. In some ways regular feels natural, while in other ways goofy feels more natural. So, as of right now, my board is set up to ride switch, and I enjoy practicing both ways. I figure it won't hurt to be versatile. lol

[@marcusoutdoors4999]

Really nice tutorial, especially the exercises of smearing I.e. I tend to carve in switch badly, so I think your approach is far more flexible.

[@brandonharding1199]

Dedicated this season to switch and these a great tips I want to try next time out. I also got a new true twin board to help me with centered stance and 12/-12 angles. Having it feel exactly the same as regular has made it much easier for me. Keep up the great content!

[@jerrylee5403]

Love your style tommie, so nimble and smooth.

[@Jonesnaltitude]

Number one skill for progression, for sure

[@carlosfretes9050]

Great tips! The bottom line is you have to make yourself do it; no short cuts! I’m learning switch, even though I’m 68 years old. It can be done!

[@KasenRasmussen]

Hey your leaning how to hit jumps tips have helped me a lot i thought I would not be able to hit jumps by the end of this snowboarding season so thank you

[@hujo98]

tbh what really helped me was doing 180 to switch forcing myself to learn how to control that. after about 2 seasons I am really comfortable doing that along with just figuring out 360s. seems like its all coming together. Dont just limit your self to learning just 1 thing. you maybe come out with more than what you expect. wish I had a longer season in Michigan

[@dennismitchell4136]

great video, without these videos i would not be riding. switch is my next hurdle.

[@PeVoNZ]

Thank you for the video! I've always thought I should level up and learn to ride switch, but haven't known how to approach it.

[@cesaralvarez9436]

For me, it was fairly easy because I ride regular in wakeboard, skate, surf, etc but some reason when I started snowboarding riding goofy felt better. Now I feel okay doing the switch

[@DenisZ2023]

This year while teaching my kid to snowboard ive decided to force myself to only ride switch the whole time when my kid is with me. So ive had a couple full days of switch riding only. Learning switch is honestly same thing as learning snowboarding for the first time.

[@dean6267]

Sick advice TB Love ya content 🤟👍

[@tommiebennett]

I appreciate you my dood

[@playswithfire]

I'm going to try this tomorrow to hopefully, finally, dial in toeside in switch. I've been trying to dial it in for 10 years, can do heelside no worries! 😂

[@vespatipps6949]

Absolute Great Lession. Thanks for your Tipps 💪🏻👍🏻

[@starling1360]

Nice video, I was just missing initial info on which leg is YOUR dominant for me to better visualize. Also, could use info on binding setting, not sure if needed or helpful to adjust..

[@davidamigos.davidamigosnwa4522]

Great video

[@Scooterr2298]

My next goal! Thanks Tommie!

[@hieneken06]

hey man! great videos! are you riding duck stance for your angles? what is recommended or ideal angles for switch?

[@erickjflores1]

Cool vid! Always hard to practice when only hitting the slopes 2-3 times per season - still gotta find time to improve!

[@MultiSneakerLover]

Never gonna improve riding 2-3 days a year that’s just a fact lol

[@bombrman1994]

bro my goal is to be as sick as you i dont care. It's my 3rd season now and I am in full freaking control i cant believe how far i got watching your videos and other content creators. I am not so in control on my regular stance and now I am working on my switch especially switch toe side control/transition and after that i will start linking switch regular transitions to be able to do spins alot more confident

[@neilbower123]

Good tips, cheers

[@jacobbell1503]

I like these butters man!

[@muhou9328]

Great intro

[@1whical]

I've been boarding for 20 some years...and never really tried to ride switch...i can't imagine taking the time to relearn...lol

[@MarvinJonesEsq]

Great video. What binding angles do you use?

[@yvanster]

I was this morning just thinking about how I need to improve this part of my riding, and tonight you come out with a video for it. Are you a mind reader?😂

[@Branagorn]

Hey Tommie, you got any advice for me? I had my biggest ever injury (broken arm) whilst learning switch. I’ve ruled it out ever since, but I know it’s a fundamental skill I should be using.

[@mmakeyboardwarrior4646]

Catching an edge while practicing switch really deters me from wanting to learn it, BUT I MUST

[@bobjen6396]

♥ Blossom 👌

[@urke367]

In order to ride switch,should your bindings angles be +15 -15,or you can set up also other angles,like +21 -9?

[@jefferysmith9320]

" Find the right terrain." Hard to do in the mid-west when your hill is only 250' vert. You're at the bottom before you know it.

[@riddmkidd]

isn't riding switch just doing everything while facing the other way? other than feeling unfamiliar it's the same and it's about relearning the skills that muscle memory has facing the other diretion, correct?

[@markthevathanjam9217]

Hey how much do you weigh, boot size and what size blossom do you ride if you don't mind me asking?

[@leefi3513]

Epic content

[@lucasrocha633]

I'm practicing switch the problem is sometimes I make carving switch and loose my body position 🤣😂

[@bnos9950]

Are you riding duck stance? I struggle with switch because it feels weird with toes pointing up hill, it makes me rotate my shoulders even more.

[@piersnivans6632]

Yes, i am also curious what angles he is riding on switch. Thank you.

[@Isaakcatches]

Watch his vid on snowboard stances lmao. If I remember right it’s 15/-15

[@alexm1046]

I have not learned ollie while riding switch yet

[@bactid]

Tommie's acting is underated at 0:22. Give the man an Oscar.

[@tommiebennett]

lol. I appreciate you. We def trying

[@maximelearning]

Where is this?

[@aidinalanjani422]

Does anyone know which ski resort this is?

[@christophersorel6056]

Copper

[@aidinalanjani422]

Thank you

[@robertsarabia7801]

What’s the best binding set up to practice switch riding ?

[@k0d4x]

15-15 degree

[@stefanbugaj243]

+15/-15 is a good starting place but tweak it around a little bit to find what's most comfortable. When I found an angle that felt good on my ankles I started getting knee pain and had to bring my bindings closer together.

[@6abri3llo]

I want to learn switch

[@Ghostyfrost9688]

RIDE SWITCH. Your 180s will thank you

[@FishForFoodNotSport]

Missed the biggest hurtle. Most people hang up on thinking of themselves as going backwards.

[@luupski]

That is a blanket of a slope, where is it .

[@christophersorel6056]

Copper Mountain

[@KirillKonshin]

Basically just do all the beginner drills as if you don't know how to ride at all ;)

[@blakejohnson1258]

Mmmmmm birds

[@miguelrecinos6915]

Am i first no way 😂

[@rdanos9]

Under 10 mins

[@skitrials360]

what is the best binding angle for switch?

[@MarlonEstrada-o5q]

do you guys ship on canada