Snowboard Toe Side Turns for Beginners

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

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[@ellstackeradventures]

:)

[@codymiller5173]

Just had my 1st run today, toe edge is scary. But confidence is key, and you explain and showed it in a very understanding way. Thank you, im ready for tomorrow.

[@Nix27.]

I agree! Just went for my first snowboard run and the main thing that caused me to fall on the toe-side turn is being scared and not committing fully.

[@bambi9935]

@@Nix27. Same!!! My bf is teaching me, but the fear of having my back to the downhill makes me scared -.- this video helps a lot.

[@Wasted1249]

I think heel edge is just a lot more natural and toe edge is a lot more difficult to get down. I was just sliding down the hill side to side with heel edge 😂

[@brennasmith3797]

literally all I do 😭 been 4 years and I still struggle with toes

[@Coolbreeze0988]

Edge Catch PTSD intensifies 🥸

[@ellstackeradventures]

Yooo

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

right!

[@gabriellerivera7551]

💯 got a gnarly concussion from an edge catch ☠

[@JennaCharlette]

😂 same that’s why I love my helmet!

[@kannaking4450]

I can attest this is real

[@Wee-nur]

mmm yes the “have more confidence” on the thumbnail, i felt that.

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

🤘🏼

[@ebscoHOSTpub]

I dedicated a full day only connecting my turns on toe side. It wasnt funn but I remembered something my instructor told me on my first lesson ever, don't be afraid to touch the snow. Turns out I have more balance when I'm low and just about touching for the snow when I reach.

[@SanchoGracie]

Interesting. Will need to try a lower stance

[@jackmarlow219]

one drill that i’ve learned helps is getting on your toe edge on a slope, back facing downhill and front facing up- ride that edge and leaf it down for a few yards then turn into your heel edge and turn back uphill, it helped me get confident on my toes

[@Limitless42]

just had my first run in Japan today and my mate taught me how to leaf and I had large confidence coming from surfing, wakeboarding and other similar sports but toe edge was such a different feeling which i was able to do but not amazingly but watching this videos techniques absolutely is pumping me for my run tomorrow. Big storm hits in two nights so thick pow will be awesome to see for the first time too

[@Ch8ungy]

Note to self: Squash the bug 🐛. I have been snowboarding for a few years now, and I understand that my weakest point is on the toe side. This video is perfect; thank you! Might have to dm you to review my drone vid 😅

[@laurenellis3755]

Bless you for sharing your wisdom! I needed this today!

[@xerinlilly]

first time snowboarding picked it up quick yesterday and today my bf tried teaching me this, did not understand and was a very deflating day but excited for tomorrow after watching this hoping tomorrow is more successful 🤞🏻🤞🏻 thank you!

[@GoldAceNews]

Good tips, thanks. Going to snowboard this January in tahoe, I've been learning how to do it. I'm so thrilled and excited about doing this, that I have a feeling I will learn fast on the first day.

[@lunytoon2000]

It’s beautiful up here but man I ate it today hahahaha! 😩😖

[@kaiyagabriel4122]

struggling with this so much, this was so incredibly helpful!! thank you!!

[@ZoomZoomAirplane]

Super useful since I forgot how to from last season. Thanks bro

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

I got you!

[@bruce.wgamel6578]

My grandson loves this!He was able to stay up the first time!

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

😂

[@mleye1125]

Was at Keystone today watching this, turns out you met up with my friend and took some photos! Lol I stayed on Discovery because I’m still learning but this video helped me TREMENDOUSLY today so thank you! ❤️🙏🏻

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

No way!! Next time maybe I will meet you!

[@BustinNurMom]

Helped me to helping my 10yo son. Thanks for the info! Keep with the great videos!!

[@Avanti12]

I’m new to snowboarding and you have described this so perfectly. I now understand and get how to turn correctly. Muchas Gracias 🙏

[@ellstackeradventures]

This video is getting me hyped to go ride

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

good!

[@Raboin26]

I'm self taught and it helps to put your hand like you are to give me a thumbs up and your body can move to that

[@Hoof-Nick]

man that looks good! im gonna try it next time

[@joshuaarcher1337]

Great tips! I’m sending this to a friend who will be snowboarding first time soon. Thanks Johnathan!

[@oDiScIpLex]

I caught my first bad edge riding a black diamond for my second time. Transitioning from heel side to toe side on one of my last runs for the day. Two front flips driving my balled fist into my rib thought I broke it but it ended up just being bruised nonetheless it hurt to breathe and made my back hurt for like 3 weeks. Really was demotivated after this happened and destroyed my confidence. What it actually did though was made me seek more information and want to learn more technique so I can avoid it happening again by staying focused and using every bit of knowledge I can seek out. The smash the bug ideology for some reason really clicks with me and allows me to focus on what im doing and how im applying pressure with that lead foot and how im applying my body weight while transitioning. Watched so many videos trying to figure out what my mistake was so I can avoid this and realized watching ur video I was just leaning my body weight into my toe side without smushing the bug with my lead foot basically skipping from step 1st step to the 3rd step thanks man! Great content 👌🏼

[@hotshotmike5558]

I come here every day, when is your next time here I could really use your help

[@gpag23]

Wish i had seen this video before three days. I am a new snowboarder and i feel more confident with the heel. My legs were burning at the end of the day. Need to work on that toes!

[@JustinsThere]

aww man I can't believe i missed you! i went up to big snow last sunday

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

oh man I was there in September. Just held onto some videos.

[@savannahjones123]

I shall report back with progress. I've technically been snowboarding for 15 years... but I live in North Carolina and only actually get to ride a few days each winter,. And it's mostly ice round these parts. I'm determined to get my toe edge mastered this year because my glutes and hammies may revolt otherwise.

[@MegaBeastVR]

I’m mad of my first time snowboarding. I mean i did toe stops and turns easy within 30 mins probably but the rest of the day I was a falling leaf

[@daveshanahan3413]

Hey @jonathanbuckhouse I always seem to catch an edge going straight. A lot of videos cover turns, but sometimes you have to go straight because you're on a narrow path, and that's when I normally hit an edge. Any tips. Keep up the good work. 👍 I'll fire you over some sticker picks when I get up the mountain in January 👌

[@BroadButts]

there are a bunch of vids covering straight line stability. I'm pretty sure Jonathan has even done one or two. What i've seen, and what really works for me, is keeping your weight centered more over your leading foot(like, 60-70%front foot, 30-40% back foot weight distribution). This helps with keeping the board front heavy and also assists with turn initial turn engagement. Another big factor is maintaining a slight lean on either heal or toeside edge in order to keep one of the edges engaged enough to prevent swiveling which is very easy to run into if you attempt to flat base a run and don't have proper body alignment over the board. Obviously it's important that holding an edge for running straight is subtle enough that it doesn't cause you to go into a turn and more often than just just keeping your knees bent can be enough to hold your toeside edge during the straights.

[@CookiesLikei]

Caught the gnarliest edge tonight and then on the run after that was able to get the toe side down

[@andrewdickinson1981]

Great instructions 👌

[@leavega8793]

Love this! 👍🏽

[@cristianfernando4245]

I just gonna say: I love big snow!

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Me too

[@Nix27.]

I've got good at toe turns now, can do it almost evertime without falling. But now my problem is turning from toe edge to heel side without catching an edge.

[@SK4TEB04RD1NG]

I'm noob myself so somebody correct me if I'm wrong, but you should first lift your toes with your front foot (so still on toes with back foot) and THEN lift your toes with your back foot. So basically make use of torsional twist!!

[@Nix27.]

@SK4TEB04RD1NG okay I'll try that next time I'm on the mountain and see if that works. It makes sense that it would work

[@IceCoastShredder]

Yes look up Malcom Moore also he has plenty of good videos on connecting turns. He also talks about what skate said

[@Void08-EVA]

SU-27 SU-75 SU-57 or YF-23 are my favorites

[@Whofound_faye11]

The way that this made sm sense

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Nice 👍🏻

[@justinhill7073]

On day 3 of learning to snowboard and I’m not bad at big toe side turns. My problem is trying to tighten up the turns to be faster and I keep catching my heel edge when I go back from toes to heels. Think I need to work on more knee steering to turn the front of the board rather than engage my whole heel side edge too quickly?? Hope to get it down soon.

[@johncha842]

So I ride regular and after snowboarding today, my calf is insanely sore and hurting. I noticed when doing toe turns I think of it as a calf raise, is this bad?

[@benwatso]

first time today and bro it took me like 4 front flips to realize you need to be straight before tilting the board forward

[@SYDSIXX]

I'm literally sat at my snow slope watching this lol

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Let’s go 😂

[@daddyboss907]

Whats this indoor snowboarding facility called?? Thanks

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Big snow

[@daddyboss907]

Oo ok i thought it was in colorado..thanks bro!!!

[@keikolynn7857]

Thank you I got my heel side turn down But kept falling when I tried my toe edge turn :/ Trying this next time !

[@Halo_Horses]

Hi! I am a novice snowboarder, and I have my turns good but it’s just turning back to heel side or turning to toe side makes me nervous, as in I feel like I’m about to fall. I have had a few experiences where I catch my edge and I am kind of “scarred for life” about those experiences. Do you have any tips on gaining confidence?

[@WorkingInahanDiaries]

I had my toe hill today and yes I fell back it was so bad instead of toe i lost control i used heel thank God i was wearing my helmet

[@jakegarcia84]

What should be my board size I'm 5'8" and 185 lbs. I'm beginner started this season and been using 160cm board.

[@DC123777]

Where is this at? Is it in Colorado?

[@baskeplaye009]

This is right outside of Manhattan (New Jersey side). Right beside the New York Jets Stadium. It's the second largest mall in the US and I believe it's the only indoor snowboarding trail in the US. It's an amazing place, but there's one blue trail only (The one you saw on this video). And that blue trail feels like a green trail with the exception of the fact that there's no flat surface.

[@creatorsfreedom6734]

what is that building you are in ?

[@rubyhoward2799]

I find myself kicking out my back foot to allow me to turn. Should I change this. Important to add I am from the UK and this is on indoor slopes that are icy

[@reecebauer5261]

Most definitely, so much more control using your front foot

[@ellstackeradventures]

Yeww

[@jordanmorales-cr3hz]

I snapped my radius and shattered my ulna trying to do this in colorado, first time even touching snow, went skiing and snowboarding. I tried to go toe edge and didnt turn at all .. fell on my hands going wayy too fast

[@jonasabernathy1373]

Where is this indoor spot?

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

New Jersey

[@jeremyd2061]

hey johnathan! been a viewer of this channel for about a year or so now since i started snowboarding last season, i've only made it out a few times but this year i plan on going once or twice a week. My only problem with snowboarding so far is that my feet are in pain usually after a few runs, its on the inner part of both of my feet, a sharp-ish pain below the big toe area/middle of my feet. I have two different boots and they've both gave me the same problem and the pain has prevented me from continuing my days on the mountain which is a bummer because i could go so much longer if i wasn't having this pain. i'm a pretty healthy 23 year old male with no prior feet problems, just curious if you know what could be causing the issue! side note: burton lace boots size 11, and k2 raider boots size 11, 11.5 were too big and 10.5 were too small. I also have a pair of mid-arch sidas insoles and a heat mold on the k2 raider boots but still have encountered this problem even from the very first time riding.

[@selinaeshraghi7481]

I had this issue too! My instructor told me I’m trying to use my feet to do heel side/toe side. Try to use your calves and don’t be as dramatic with your feet! Helped me :)

[@jeremyd2061]

@@selinaeshraghi7481 how did you change your technique and use your calves instead? I’m literally on my way to a resort so I’d love to know to avoid any pain😂😅

[@caolanpolgar9190]

@@jeremyd2061 when on toe just lean against your boots

[@XxEliteSk1llzxX]

You need to use your hips to shift your weight instead of flexing your feet. If you stand in riding position but without your board, knees slightly bent and shift your hips back, it’ll naturally make you press more onto your heels and opposite is true for toes. The hip movement naturally transfers to your calf/shin area which pushes your boots front or back and helps shift your weight without needing to use your foot muscles. I am a beginner and although I’m aware of how this works I still end up doing it on toe side when I start off sometimes. Correct boot size and sock thickness could also make a difference I think.

[@jameszhang6236]

this video saved my child from head trauma

[@sonicandhalo]

So everyone tells me your less likely to catch a edge the faster your going? Is this true?

[@baskeplaye009]

If you're comparing blue trails vs green then yes. I tend to fall a lot more in green trails than I do in blue. In fact I rarely fall off in blue trails. It's much easier to control yourself with momentum.

[@jenniferstone2725]

Yes, I never do beginner runs. But you still can if you get distracted looking at someone, happened to me multiple times when looking at my friends passing lol no clue why

[@rickywan5922]

Sorry, can anyone explain What is "Squash the Bug"?

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Putting pressure on your toes

[@MrArjay123]

When I try to put pressure on my front toes I don’t go across the mountain I’m going more towards the fall line . It’s weird but when I put the pressure on my back foot toe edge then I start to go across the mountain. I know it’s wrong , that’s why I’m watching the videos .

[@amilez300]

He at big snow

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

💯

[@GoldDRoger-lu9nt]

i caught an edge just watching this video😭

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

😂

[@masonkummer8349]

Am i the only one that gets left toe pain on the outside from pressure from snowboard boots ?

[@stevengordon617]

🏂

[@marizonandreatrujillo5748]

We ride goofy

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

🤘🏼