How To Turn On A Snowboard

[@chizoioioi]

Basically like driving you’ll go in the direction you’re looking, thats really comforting

[@Nneoh1]

This tutorials could've saved me a LOT of pain after my first snowboard-trip a few weeks ago :D Awesome job, keep going guys!

[@Anony_Max]

Mine too, I had to sit 13 hours in a buss with pain in my ass. But that is more about balance and get your shoulders straight and knees bend. But I did do really good turns at the end. I was doing 3 turns in a row in 4 days first time

[@TheBrandedOne2003]

Me as well, just had my first concussion from bombing a hill with a huge ramp at the bottom

[@misaelchalas8561]

First timers should rlly take a lesson before they go on the mountain. Helps avoid a lot of unnecessary suffering 😂

[@mikem2022]

You should of bought crash pants for your booty, that’s what I did and I don’t feel any pain, last time I went almost broke my tail bone

[@ThatE46]

As a retired instructor, I love coming back to videos like this to remind me of the basics. So I can continue to advance my skills. These basic tips/tricks can take your riding to the next level... I still continue to surprise myself with such simple techniques after boarding for over 10 years. I still bust out my instructor book everynow and then and go all the way back to level 2 lesson content to see what basics I can improve on and it makes the difference. I believe a lot of riders who learn how to make it down the hill get to comfortable with improper techniques and building on those will not benefit you like it should. I think a big turning point for me was when I learned to ride switch, then you really have to be conscious of ALL your body movements. Thats when i realized how much more I could change riding regular. The growth I had in the following 2 years was AMAZING compared to riding plenty of years before that with little growth as a rider.

[@philcamp9663]

Watched yr video 12 times to really get this info etched in my brain.just went snowboarding and yeeehaaaa it's coming together now .I'm getting it...thanks again so much.this video is worth its weight in gold for all beginners

[@fabianbuserell8609]

Just come home from my second day snowboarding ever. Everything hurts from falling. Couldn't figure out, why I couldn't turn from toe side to healside while boarding. Gonna try these tips tomorrow. You have a very nice way of telling these tricks and showing them too. It's not easy to go from very experienced skiing to no board experience at all

[@aidanhart9871]

2 years later, how did it work out? I have the same problem. Bruised all over haahah

[@fabianbuserell8609]

@@aidanhart9871 turned out great! Had lots and lots of fun the following days. Later in the days I struggle again. Takes So much concentration tbh. Can Update u tomorrow if u'd like since I am only 5 hours away from our holiday destination. So excited to be boarding late in the year haha

[@fabianbuserell8609]

@@aidanhart9871 wish u best of luck next time! Btw I always Board with a backpack on. Helped me not to get bruised all over the back haha

[@aidanhart9871]

@@fabianbuserell8609 yeah sure mate let me know how it goes... backpack isnt a bad idea + can put medical stuff in it ... im wondering if the rental boards i use have anything to do with my crapness haha ...just like paintball ..sucked using rental gear but pro once i bought my own.

[@RC-ie1ts]

I went for my first time ever yesterday on the lift and after i got off and started, i fell so many times that i think i dislocated my shoulder but i did enjoy the lil bit of riding i did. Any tips on why my knees started shaking? I fell wayyy too many times

[@eugeeltano]

I fell too many times today

[@novaprospects]

eugeeltano Not an easy sport to get in to man. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t envious of people who are naturals at it!

[@channelsota1441]

Bro me too but i fukin love this game

[@berran3459]

Dude im a skater and its so different

[@alienzarereal5326]

Im hurting

[@Deathworm-eg5lt]

Same

[@TGBCowboy]

This is my second time snowboarding and I didn’t really snowboard the first time and was never taught on how to turn. This video definitely helped me, so thank you so much

[@tyrusfrost3139]

At first I thought this video was a way on how to get your snowboard to like you.

[@groug5770]

+Tyrus Frost Or to power it up.

[@zeroskater720]

😂😂😂

[@Orlovalexander84]

Best explanations i've ever seen! Thanks for a great work!

[@faith1034]

I think this method is more for beginners because this is how I was taught and honestly it made it sooo much easier for me to initiate turns without losing my balance and falling straight onto my knees every time I tried. Takes a bit of practice but it is good for people just starting to learn how to turn imo. I think most of the people commenting negatively here forgot what it feels like to be an absolute beginner.

[@ninjapanda295]

One of the best snowboard tutorials I've ever seen. Thank you!

[@SnowboardAddiction]

Thanks!

[@sbrylinsky]

Beginning snowboarder here - I was really struggling my first day back after a year off. This video was incredibly helpful for me. Thanks for providing this clear, calm, and encouraging content!

[@SnowboardAddiction]

Glad it helped!

[@litlbruce]

Well said. The breakdown speaks to my engineering mind.

[@damianmazur3805]

Thanks a lot! As a beginer I needed 2 hours and I can turn in both directions. Before I heard your tips I lost many hours and falls. Good job!

[@tiffanyto1303]

Man this was a superb video!!!! I've been watching lots and lots of beginner to intermediate videos to improve my turns and it all makes soooo much sense now! I kid you not.. I know it won't be super easy to perform but I actually understood everything you were saying. Anyway, just wanted to give you recognition!!! Thank you!!!!

[@erborch3]

This helped me so much. I am finally linking turns my 3rd season on the mountain! Thank you!

[@robinhammond4200]

Great intro to turning video - Duncan makes it look so smooth and effortless

[@drakesmith3036]

best video i’ve seen on turning so far

[@zennoodle]

This makes complete sense. My instructor was telling me about torsion movement between both feet. Makes sense what Duncan mentioned in the video. Riding goofing is a whole other challenge but I'm starting to get it.

[@Domigod1]

Going to bigsky tomorrow first time boarding was for a 1 day trip made it down blues fairly well then fell down the black. This video I'm going to watch on the plane for quite a while

[@barruzza]

One of the best lessons on KZbin!! Thanks

[@Sam-um2ci]

Had my first time snowboarding the other day and my body still aches. I'm 240 plus lbs and 37 yo. You could just imagine the amount of falls i had. I will try this next time after i have recovered. Lol. Thank you

[@KH-ks7si]

I fell quite a bit when i had my first time about 4 days back

[@nickmarchand609]

Just curious how you are doing now since this was 2 years ago

[@dorausmunster]

I agree totally with reference to head, as with most sports its very important as its the heaviest part of your body which needs to be balanced. I am still new to snowboarding but know enough to notice problems. I have given advice to several beginners usually resulting in comments of thanks, just had my best run and generally thanking me for my help. On the other hand Iv'e noticed advanced riders form into bad habits and forget the main starting principles . If anyone has played Golf even the Professionals revert right back to beginners basics if they have any problems within their game

[@JuanVanSteyvoort]

Excellent video : so clear, well structured (from head to soes), and so useful... I'll be thinking of you, in 2 weeks, when I'll arrive in Tahoe !.... :-) From Brussels, with Love...

[@kwillo4]

Your gloves are awesome! Thanks man, will use this to teach my friends

[@spoke1183]

I think most of u that know how to snowboard aren't beginners that leave negative comments and saying he is wrong. Everyone who starts snowboard will start using upper body first swinging arms shoulders and hips first to get hold of the balance and get use to the board and gravitation....correct. I'm sure 98 % of u did same. Like he said most effective and efficient way is to start using your feet and knees once you have over come the upper body motions and that all comes later as u get better and get more advanced with you skills and technique.

[@boarderwoz]

OMG the technique shown in this video is so out dated. I was taught this technique over 15 years ago. I then spent the last ten years trying to undo all the bad self limiting technique shown here. You turn the board with your feet creating torsional flex in the board. What is shown here will allow a novice to flail down the hill more quickly, but they will soon Plato. It takes longer to learn to turn properly from the feet, but you will keep getting better and better with proper foot steering technique. For me this is a video on how not to learn to snowboard. For a good guide on how to turn properly google the BASI technique.

[@jhangri2000]

Best video on turns. Lots of information. Keep up the good work.

[@tessbennett3796]

I'm like a toddler learning now to walk. I figured out how to make turns but I'm trying to visualize how to do spins without catching the wrong edge.

[@jaypeexbexsmilin]

I agree. Very precise and easy to understand instructions. You guys have a great team!

[@olgaduzlemic8453]

I'm Loving this channel 🤩🤩

[@jameschang7274]

this is a good tutu! good to review before hit the hill

[@gealg5752]

Thank you for explaining about the feet! 👍

[@FantasiaDeep]

Perfect explanation. Thank you 😊

[@davidrubint9881]

Dude you helped me a lot (thanks)🤘

[@cleberaraujo055]

Awesome video guys I am really struggling with the toe side turns and the will try these tips to try improve it. Cheers.

[@dylanarmstrong9328]

I struggled with my toes too for a bit. Just practice going down the mountain on your toe edge with your snowboard sideways. It really helps get used to the sensation of it and before long you'll be taking s turns like a champ. I had s turns pretty much nailed within three days doing this.

[@lowblowpg3d520]

After watching this video and doing one run I already saw improvement. I ride right foot forward and I struggled with turning left but after watching this and one run down the practice hill I was already edging to the left when I wanted too

[@vikassinghrawat1045]

I tried it this week, I loved it and I sucked at it big time and now I know why :P , thanks a lot guys !!!

[@JRec-ql5fc]

apparently many did not watch the video in its entirety. he begins by over emphasizing using the head and shoulders and as he works down the body he emphasizes using lower body more to smooth out the turns. pay attention people and watch all the way.

[@Taooflu]

Thank you. I love understanding the mechanics, very helpful.

[@djjohnson6413]

Great video! Super informative! Thanks!

[@dmitrii133]

Very proper training. Thanks!

[@BigG344]

Super helpful videos!

[@isaakreddecopp6076]

Love your vids. They helped me alot

[@808Monkseal]

Great instructions. Very much a newbie here. Gonna pass on the 360s for now.

[@IXOGAT]

Amazing video. Really helped!

[@yerzhanomiraliyev2208]

Useful video ,thanks

[@Noahsamonte31]

Excellent product!

[@josephd6952]

what mountain is this! so epic

[@philcamp9663]

Fantastic lesson thankyou very much

[@bogdanistrate5924]

Hi! Today I went snowboarding for the first time and I was so frustrated beacause I couldnt turn, I literally wanted to go home. I took a 10 min break, I watched your tutorial and went back, after a few tries I did a blue without falling. I came back to thank you, sir!

[@nilssets8204]

WoW! Your video is perfect! I'm a beginner, but it's easy to do by watching this video! Thanks😁

[@aissaoliva7685]

I really like your gloves where did you get them ? and this video was very helpful =)

[@brentaxel0000]

Whooaaa!!! This is so exciting!

[@markv4282]

Thank you 😊 amazing channel!

[@bjornverburgh7516]

Hi Snowboard Addiction! Do you have a tip or trick to make sure that both (or front) knees are always bend? I heard these tips already: imagine u have a watering can and u give water to the plants, imagine you have a crate of beer and you lift it from 1 side to the other. Or drop a snowball in front of your nose before you make the turn. I would like a tip that makes sure that people always bend their knees, but I don't know if that exists... Grtz! Bjorn

[@nataliebarragan3472]

Love your gloves

[@hakob642]

best explaining video how to turn,thanks

[@Henry__bryant]

Ive been skiing my whole life and just went snowboarding yesterday, after this video and practicing all day i was hitting the biggest jumps on my mountian 🤘

[@hazchem9874]

This comment is cap

[@3bbblz]

Great and thorough tutorial. Cheers!

[@Xboxninja360]

This helped a lot!

[@lincolnbroke]

Best explaination i met on youtube. Thank you!

[@teruphoto]

Great tips. How about body weight distribution? How can I avoid falling forward when doing toeside?

[@jackrobinson3833]

I know this is two years old but make sure to keep your knees bending a lot. If you have stiff knees you will fall forwards. It’s the same as when you’re standing up if you try to lean forward you will fall unless you catch yourself by bending your knees.

[@insertname5753]

Going snowboarding again in 2 days hope this helps me!

[@SnowboardAddiction]

I'm sure it will

[@Komik.Videolar.26]

Thx for video.

[@gttab1]

i wish i watched stuff about snowboarding before i went for the first time. i went with my cousins and relatives and one of them asked a guide for the “easiest one” and the guide gave us “easy street.” it ended up being the near peak of the mountain and it took me more than 3 hours to go back down. constant falling and walking.

[@LordHaveMercyOnUs247]

Great tips thank you! 😎

[@rinnekim3303]

Awesome thank you

[@crazypete3519]

Well I thought I knew how to snowboard but this tutorial brings home some aspects that I didn't realise were necessary. . Duncan is an excellent Instructor.making it all very clear. Thanks for a great tutorial very professional made. Subscribe to Snowboard Addiction for many more awesome Tutorials. I did & its really good value for money.

[@maloplr5843]

Really good video, learning in deepth how to have a good snowboard style. It should be more tutorials like that on youtube, not like the on's of UCPA's how learn you just how to act like ^^

[@valderja]

Awesome tips for a beginer like me.

[@prash2905]

This video seems to be contradicting the other video "How To Keep Your Weight Over The Top Of Your Board" on your channel - that one says push your hips forward to toe edge and on 2:42 you say otherwise. Same with the hand rotation, you rotate your shoulders here while there they say its bad form..can you clarify please? That video also says you don't pressure toes to go to toe edge - you push your shins against the binding and push your hips forward, while you talking about pressuring toes. It makes no sense - which is correct?

[@8overlanding23]

Thanks for this video. How do you get a smooth edge? I can get on my toes and heel but feel like I'm just spraying snow and my edges are not locked in when linking my turns. Thank you

[@rudel1889]

Thanks Duncan

[@henryh.peruzzotti2367]

Isn't the initial body/shoulder turning for turning momentum partially counter rotation? With the difference that then your body/legs then are aligned...

[@VinhNguyen-ul8yg]

good stuff.

[@spaikisspaikyzas6301]

Good video

[@leventsurenkok8105]

great thats the improvement our riding

[@rr_modz2139]

Thanks currently laying down stuck on a mtn

[@SnowboardAddiction]

Good luck! haha

[@philashley8116]

Realy gd imformation thank

[@inovertech]

Thanks for video, its very helpful, I will give it a try, if it works for me I keep practice if its not we will try something else

[@leaaae4638]

Man I've rewatched this and lots of other vid on how to turn. I just can't do it! I am able to do heelside falling leaf as many time as I want without falling on beginner slope. Even on intermediate slope I didn't fall that much using falling leaf technique. But every time I try to turn and transitioning to toe side i can't balance myself and fall EVERY time! I noticed when I'm on toe side my heel lift a tiny bit in the boot which throw me off. Wonder if the boot is the problem or maybe my knee is just not strong enough to balance

[@LantonSL]

Thank you sir!

[@peterepic1003]

！！！i love ur class！！！！！！！

[@brentaxel0000]

7 years old here and snowboarding is a challenge for me.

[@NSYS]

nice helmet, brand?

[@marionavarroc]

I still haven't figured out should most of my weight be in the back foot either riding regular or goofy, or should weight be distributed evenly??

[@SupShelbs]

its just like that old kindergarten song, head & shoulders, knees & toes.. :P

[@RC-ie1ts]

I went for my first time ever yesterday on the lift and after i got off and started, i fell so many times that i think i dislocated my shoulder but i did enjoy the lil bit of riding i did. Any tips on why my knees started shaking? I fell wayyy too many times

[@SnowboardAddiction]

Watch our learn to ride live coaching series!

[@RC-ie1ts]

@@SnowboardAddiction will do. I'll look it up. Thank you!

[@Ibradrums]

I should have seen your video BEFORE I do my first try today 😅

[@darksidecarnival5385]

this is an excellent tutorial!

[@CanadianHardwoodPro]

I cant help but to slide as alot of the runs Im on are narrow and I fall a lot. Terrified to ride fast. Got a new, stiffer board and it is really fast compared to my old one. Any other tips?

[@Fred-jx9jb]

3:24 rotate feet 4:35 spin

[@eesvlad9502]

Thx for the nice vid. Almost break my hand 1month ago

[@Normanb15]

Nice board

[@ralitsazhekova6724]

I don't know why but I find doing 360s way more easier than doing turns. When I do turns I catch up too much speed and panic. Why is that?

[@novaprospects]

Ralitsa Zhekova I have been having the same problem. I think a lot of it is to do with being able to look ahead and plan out your next move. Try to not get stuck focusing too much on your own board, or the snow right in front of you. From there, in theory, you can make heel/toe slides to adjust your speed when necessary. Also I believe binding setup plays a huge part of it.

[@GaZ9812]

what is the brand and model of the gloves?

[@Alex-kp2if]

Snowboard Addiction looks like Duncan doesn't come to the office very often xD

[@antonioluz8521]

Muito bom!! Thanks man!

[@aweihrauch]

👏👏👏

[@cameroon5404]

Second day down, and I need to watch this badly

[@richardli8272]

I turned my board on. What do I do next?