Live Coaching: Improving Your Heelside Turns

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For a lot of beginner riders, keeping your weight centred over the top of your board while carving can be a bit of a challenge. Without the right technique this can cause you to slip out onto your bum and in a lot of cases hinder your snowboard progression. Take a lap with Nev and Dan as they give you some tips on improving your heelside turns and building that confidence while carving!
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[@sax1607]

This is the single most useful snowboard video I have ever seen and I watched them all, incredible gamechanger for me just went from a advanced beginner to good intermediate after applying this technique, thank you so much every instructor should watch this cause I had lessons but nobody ever told me this!

[@mkvalentine1]

You should add a tip jar to your profile. Thanks for the great video.

[@brettOfficial3]

I had this same issue, kept skidding/chattering on tight heel edge turns, made this correction over the weekend - what a difference!

[@TedsHoldOver]

Hey 1 down vote: I’m coming for you.

[@Mateen_TV]

Yo Ted, big fan!

[@laurenhelmer815]

This MADE my riding so much more secure. One seemingly small thing completely changed my boarding security. I used to hate my heel side, and just rock out down the hill on my toe side as much as possible. THANK YOU!!!!

[@parkerwhitchurch8]

I've had this issue for years. I'm gonna try to fix it this weekend

[@cudosone]

Woah!!! One of those corrections that once you get, you get insta-better, so cool to see him implementing it right away, and how much better he is on his heel edge than his toe edge now!!

[@notsocooldude7720]

This is a really good tip for newer riders. I used to have that chattering issue a lot and the bending of the knees helped out so much

[@lettheroadtakeyou]

Your pointers are right on! Every new ski season I rewatch these videos as a reminder. Thank you all!

[@emk1126]

I actually never realized that the chattering on the heelside was happening to me thanks for the tip will implement into my riding!

[@kylanyoung703]

same i used to be terrible in icey stuff

[@TCK71]

Brilliant.............. one tip and instant improvement. Fantastic coaching!

[@pannavanna075]

I would love to see more live coaching

[@CallSaul489]

Man can’t wait to snowboard again. Used your beginners course during my first 4 days. Can’t wait to practice and learn how to carve.

[@bontasbogdan]

Nev, this is awesome. Tried it today and no more biard chatter, no more sliding on my ass when on my heel edge 😅 Thank you a lot for this small but powerful tip! However, all others, be warned: your thighs will be on 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@SnowboardAddiction]

Great stuff! So glad we could help!

[@neilhamilton2091]

I have exactly this problem. I can go as fast as I want toe edge as it reminds me of surfing toe edge, LOTS of confidence no problems. Heel edge I feel like I cannot see people and that I am not in control. I will try this and see how it goes. Thank you!

[@SnowboardAddiction]

You can do it! just takes time to learn how to open the hips:)

[@tysonwyant]

Same! I have no problem absorbing the terrain on my toe edge; moguls aren’t a problem; but on my heels edge I’ll have a lot of chatter with bumpy terrain. It’s like I have no shocks on my heel edge. I bend my knees during tor side and heel side turns, but it’s like it doesn’t matter on the heel side carve. Does applying more forward lean to the high backs essentially do the same thing or do you have to lift your toes?

[@snoboyz3]

Excellent short and to the point video! Learning how to carve properly (applies to 90% of skiers too) and being able to use your snowboard ( heel back, toe straps, edges, etc.) the way it was designed to be used is so important. His video on toe-side turns equally outstanding. Whistler seems really nice. Future trip out there soon.

[@matthew-h]

I can't believe something so simple just blew my mind. Nev is the best instructor (of anything) that I've ever seen. I'm so thankful for this channel.

[@scottaitken8723]

Props to the camera man for being able to record like that while following them

[@belm0_]

Thank you! I just spent 3 days boarding with virtually no chattering, no slide outs, and finally able to be in control and confident on intermediate runs. I had seen the point made in a few other videos (including by SA) but it didn't sink in until this video.

[@markvalentini9266]

You are the best teacher I’ve ever seen. Your explanation is clear and precise, best snowboarding channel.

[@SpikeTheSpiker]

Thank you, I've struggled on heel turns and I think I've been doing the exact same thing. Also you can see him going from sliding to carving his turns with just that advice.

[@SnowboardAddiction]

Glad we could help!

[@marnieoflynn]

32 years of boarding & for some reason last 3 days, 3 heel slips & butt check to the ice! Ouch! Totally going to try this. Thank you! 😊

[@SouND6Tem]

exactly the tip I was looking for. THX

[@BootsBTI]

I just found this channel, excellent work guys! I’ve been riding for 25 years and I’ve found a ton of little nuggets in your content that has improved my riding and helped me shed some of the bad habits I picked up along the way. Thank you!

[@giovannimarquez4330]

I’m having problems with the toe side turn, can you make a vid plz

[@hsidder]

That’s exactly my issue with heel side turns, I’m not bending my knees and keeping my weight over the board. Thanks brotha!

[@SnowboardAddiction]

Happy to help!

[@rookies10001]

I didn't even know I was just leaning on the heel side until I watched this video. No wonder I kept chattering on steep heel side turns.

[@MathieuImbert]

I had issues when coming out of my heel turn and traversing on my heel side. Always kept skidding which made changing edge so much harder. It took me a few times to get it right, but when I did, I suddenly felt like I was in complete control. Incredible advice!

[@SnowboardAddiction]

Awesome!

[@ThePendulumMusic]

Game changer ! TYSM

[@PosiP]

Nev, dude, you make such good videos. We are all learning from you. You have it all, static, demo, teach, ride, and having fun. Loving it ❄❄

[@joshbarton4373]

Great tip, I’m going to think about this next time I carve!

[@miaeuropa]

Wow. This is great.

[@shyguy3955]

I never thought about lifting my toes! 🤯

[@1Flyingfist]

How were you taught to turn? 🤔

[@shyguy3955]

@@1Flyingfist I’m self taught, and these videos are my only reference. Lol. One video said to use your head and upper body to guide the direction you want to go and that has been my main focus. 😂

[@1Flyingfist]

@@shyguy3955 Ohhhh, that explains it then 😏. The reason I asked, is because every country that I've been to has a slightly different way of getting you riding. Eventually it gets you to the same point.... Sort of. 😂 Learning from a video is risky, but better than nothing 😏.

[@-long-]

Right on point🎉

[@billypeng4798]

this tip is great, i had same skidding issue, and tried everything i can even paid for couches and still not resolved, i will try it this weekend, thanks so much

[@annekecornee]

Thanks so much for this tip, Nev and Dan!

[@mateosolorzano2693]

amazing tip!

[@charlescouture4296]

Just want to say that I really love your video, continu like that 👍💪💪💪💪💪💪💪👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@andrewgordon4774]

That’s amazing, what about the toe edge? I’m assuming a video will be uploaded soon for that?

[@lorenzo993x]

Now I know what my mistake could have been so far! Such a useful video, thank you!

[@8overlanding23]

Thank you for the video! Waiting for the toe side video, that's where my main problem is. It's hard to keep it consistent.

[@8overlanding23]

@@SnowboardAddiction thank you very much!!!

[@javiercarrion6843]

Wow....that was awesome I have been having the same issues on the heel edge turn and chattering and sliding out.

[@sgazzz]

Need to try this...I've been doing better just bending my knees more for that, but don't think I'm actively lifting my toes... excited to try this thanks!!

[@harshitagarwal1232]

Really nice video guys. I have really learned a lot from this channel. Specially the heel edge balance technique, works like a charm :)

[@seanchapman4656]

this is amazing! im having the same issue. ill be headed to the mountain this week to test out the fix. thank you!

[@bkaraca]

I ama beginner and it’s best advice I've ever heard

[@snagatep]

Thank you, great video!!!

[@joeyandor4785]

I’m trying this out this weekend.

[@koeienouwe2136]

Great VID! Can’t wait to try my heel turns this way 🏂💨

[@MH-ub8mx]

Wow nice tip I will try and implement this next time. Beginner snowboarder here and am really struggling at St Anton here in Austria (really not good for beginners lol) I wish I was on a slope as mellow as that one!

[@SnowboardAddiction]

A mellow slope helps a lot!

[@marklee8226]

Good stuff

[@RomyIlano]

My heel side always sucks especially at the start of the season. This is so good

[@neilbower123]

Greta tip well put, cheers Nev

[@CindyManit]

wow!!! nice work!!!

[@user-lw5ex3nf5d]

This is what I need! Thanks

[@snoboyz3]

Student big improvement on heel side turn stability but still sitting down too much/outward over the board on his heel side turns. His toe side turn posture/technique was much better.

[@danielhester9575]

this is a life saver

[@miguelreina6379]

Who tf dislike this video? Nev I love all your videos.

[@milesbaseball542]

Thx

[@matthewspencer2094]

For days now I've been struggling on steep moguls. Chattering into pogoing into air into a wipeout... like a bad clutch shift. I knew I was going full horseshoe every heelside turn but couldn't figure out why or how to stop it... your a lifesaver!

[@mtn2514]

Greate tips thanks a lot

[@oliviatrainingday2902]

I watch this video and other video of yours in the summer as well, so I make sure I don't forget your lessons. This video for example I watched it at least 10 times. The way you explain and the calmness is just perfect, it helps me a lot. Please, I have just one problem, I just cannot get it right. I want to buy a jacket exactly like yours Nev, but I don't know what model is it. The one you use in this video, please it it's not too much to ask, can you tell me the model of the jacket? Thank you🤗

[@deathcookies3335]

Awesome dude

[@Noizemaze4]

God i cant wait to go again, this is the first time in 3 years where i couldnt go

[@travbrack]

Nev and all of the snowboard instructors say to keep your weight centered over your board, but when you watch him and other pros ride, you can see when they're on edge their center of mass is way out past their board's edge, not over the board. Their body would be centered over the board if the base was totally flat, but since it's rotated, their body is too. Is gravity pushing you at the angle of your board when you're riding on edge, or is it pushing you straight to the ground like when you're not moving?

[@jlip4308]

Get your butt down low and bend your knees and the rest will happen

[@1Flyingfist]

Can you give a time stamp of what you mean?

[@travbrack]

@@1Flyingfist 4:30 but pretty much the whole time he's on edge you can see his weight is way out over the edge, not balanced "over the board" like he says

[@jlip4308]

@@travbrack you are right but it is more centered over the board when you get lower with your knees bent especially on heal side turns. When in doubt get your butt down as low as you can get it and keep your head up.

[@bennickell9488]

Dynamic balance by pros/advanced riders is a bit more complicated, but he made a large improvement by flexing ankles and knees instead of keeping those legs straight and leaning. #1 or #2 top issue for beginning/intermediate riders for me and I've been teaching snowboarding for 28 years.

[@MrEmreoz]

That was a good tip, thank you again! Where are you guys btw? What a beautiful place!

[@victorheranandez1935]

Im so excited to try this next time.. Does that make sense 😆

[@SnowboardAddiction]

Awesome!

[@kijkijzer]

Might also help this dude to adjust his high backs for more foreward lean too help him out even further

[@panterita1177]

I feel that way on my toe turns! 😢 I must be putting my body in front of the board.

[@byunism]

I may have found a gem here

[@darrenbrake1927]

Nice tip! I was looking for advice on improving carving turns - I feel like I can get nice thin lines on toe sides, but heel sides carves are skidded turns. Any advice?

[@cadenskibiel4248]

does this solve the problem of not being able to carve as well on my heelside too? on toeside, I can get a perfect carve but heelside I feel like my board is just skidding.

[@cadenskibiel4248]

@@SnowboardAddiction sweet thanks!

[@DarkDragonSlayerAQW]

i feel totally comfortable turning and riding on my toe edge, and when i go for a heelside turn i just can't do it, my board doesn't turn and i either fall, go back to toe edge or twist my body to get the board to finally turn.. wasted a whole half day in the mountain trying to fix it but just couldn't find out the problem. (it was my first time riding alone after taking lessons)

[@nathanholt8040]

Nev, love your videos and rewatch them every time about to go snowboarding again. One issue I have is when turning onto my heels on a steep slope my momentum will just take me straight down the slope In a heelside slide, how do I stop this?

[@SnowboardAddiction]

This question is too techinical for a text answer. Come join me on a live session and I'll dive into it: snowboardaddiction.com/pages/addictionplus-live-sessions

[@paulfocko2855]

❤

[@Frank020]

This helps. 3:00 . Are there boards w defective heel side shaping?

[@christianjimenez6004]

So to be clear in what circumstances you have to lift your toes?.

[@maness2112]

I ride mid west ice, its all I know.

[@snowboard_clips]

Does that make sense?

[@Brammers777]

Does that mean your boots need to have flex at the ankle? Or that they need to be less tight around the calf? I prefer having zero foot movement in the boot, yet struggle to get a heel edge angle. Any tips?

[@SnowboardAddiction]

You do want to have some flex in your ankle to properly initiate your edges and apply pressure when carving. This does not mean however your foot should move inside the boots. It will be harder to flex against a stiffer style of snowboard boot and will require more force in a boot that is stiffer. It does also depend on the profile of snowboard you are riding as well as a rocker/flying v style board is harder to carve than a camber board. :)

[@lorenzofabbri7196]

wow

[@gemini201099]

00:35 04:20 04:26 06:25 I'm not sure coz I'm a self-taught beginner. Are these turns executed with 'counter rotation'? They don't seem very smooth.

[@SnowboardAddiction]

Turns should be done first with edge pressure, everything else is second.

[@haolun101]

Do you provide in person lessons?

[@furuleviFPV]

0:10 It's a healthy day

[@edmonda.4529]

Please do toe side!

[@blakemrozek6016]

Hit the squaaaaat

[@vladimirgaucan8832]

Minus when in frontside Plus when in backside, as easy as that

[@chrisvr6]

Where is this ???

[@atomulic]

Jesus christ those mountains are porn, i miss snowboarding so much

[@snowboard_clips]

I feel good on the heel edge but my toe edge turn is harder to start. I had to kick my back foot to get it started. What did I do wrongly?

[@snowboard_clips]

@@SnowboardAddiction toe side much better now. Coming back to improve heel side for more edging.

[@uncopino]

oh… so apparently i thought i didn’t like bataleon’s triple base because i couldn’t find my heel edge right after the turn when it’s just that my technique is not correct. shoot

[@HristovE]

🔥🔥🔥👍👍👍

[@inguracka]

I am so confused by all the tips out there! One of them being you should never use your toes! Lean back/forth and use knees to start change your side. If you are using toes, you are doing something wrong and you should always rest/lean on your shoes to do the job here. Im sure different terrain and turns dictates what type of posture/technique you should take, but its just too confusing for beginner

[@awdx4g63]

which mountain is this?

[@awdx4g63]

@@SnowboardAddiction Thanks! Jealous from NY.

[@JKnivezz]

Noooo, where's the toeside!?