Live Coaching: Improving Your Toeside Turns

[@zzScopoProductionszz]

Nev, you are one of the greatest snowboard instructor I've seen! The way you describe how it all works, truly shows how much you understand and appreciate the sport. Thank you Nev!

[@mrand3r50n3]

Agreed, I feel like paying him a thousand bucks just to ride with me for a day and point out everything that could be better in my riding.

[@zzScopoProductionszz]

@@mrand3r50n3 Seriously! He deserves a lot through how much passion and effort he puts into it. Very inspiring.

[@nmelol]

If you can't explain something in simply it means you don't understand it well enough. Einstein said it.

[@novasilas9306]

i know it's pretty randomly asking but does anyone know a good website to watch newly released movies online?

[@braylenalberto6461]

@Nova Silas i watch on Flixzone. You can find it by googling =)

[@Jonesnaltitude]

Nev is great teacher. Snowboarding is subtle. He's good at getting the nuance across. A majority of snowboarders can't really carve. This guy was pretty much there by the end of the vid...

[@adam1887]

This isn't carving. These are all sliding turns.

[@rchouser123]

The pelvic thrust is going to be a game changer!

[@liudizzle]

That’s what she said

[@_permanence]

It’s the key to remaining balanced over the toe side edge 👌 such a simple thing but so many riders who have been riding for years don’t do this

[@spindrift2009]

@@_permanence I’m solid at it in moderate steepness slopes or excellent snow conditions, but when it gets steeper (or icy), I start bending over at the waist on toe side turns (instead of pushing hips forward). I can’t for the life of me ‘fix it’ Any tips?

[@_permanence]

@@spindrift2009 a lot of it comes down to posture. Difficult conditions like ice and steeps will amplify any misalignments you have, meaning that you won’t be able to get away with as much as you can on a soft mellow slope. For example, if your head and shoulders are not completely stacked over your center of mass (for men, you can think of the navel as the body’s center), and the navel is not stacked over the edge, then the edge may struggle to hold and can slip out. So in the tougher conditions you have to hone your fundamentals - make sure your weight is stacked over the edge all the way down from your head to your feet (like in this video they do a good job of visualising that). On toe edge, starting from your feet, make sure your shins are pushing forward into the boots, knees are bent and pointing slightly out to each end, waist is forward over the toes (a typical analogy is it’s like you’re trying to take a pee over a log), spine is mostly upright without hunching over, shoulders are back, head is balanced on shoulders not forward, and chin is up looking where you want to go. Of course, it always helps to have a sharp edge in those conditions too! Best of luck!

[@samuelbm87]

I picture the Michael Jackson d grab and i think it will help me a ton

[@manuelredondo9357]

When you told him to do it the wrong way I could literally see myself there, with the chattering and losing balance. Can't wait to practice this on the snow, thanks a lot!

[@SnowboardAddiction]

Awesome, glad we could help!

[@jennifermendez8280]

This video just came at the right time! Trying it tomorrow :)

[@randomguy4254]

Where are you now???

[@handlepending]

I want a video of the person behind the camera while filming. I'm actually amazed at how they're able to snowboard AND film

[@trevormueller6539]

They are probably using a gimble... they work wonders

[@ChyeHeng17]

You are looking at it, the camera guy 😉

[@jobsucks]

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[@speats101]

Awesome! I took the advice from yesterday’s video on heel side turns and took it to the mountain today and what a difference!! Thank you. No more heel side death chatter!

[@wpencek]

Best toe side instruction that I have ever come across!

[@sablinger]

These "Turn-Tips" or "How to improve your riding-Videos" are probably the most helpful gamechangers for many beginner to intermediate riders. Absolutely awesome lil´ Hacks. Since i watch and practice @Snowboardaddiction excercises, friends and random people tell me how clean, smooth and solid my riding has become. THANKS NEV and SA!!! Love it!

[@Lalgaru]

This is the best explanation on toeside turns. Nev...thank you!

[@juancarlosgonzalez-delvall2157]

Best instructor out there.

[@74Figue]

You are one of the greatest snowboard instructor I beliv. I am struggling since 3 years ( went 5 times total 20 days) I am still turning bad and can t pass to the red ones :/ I took 3 hours of lessons and doesn t work... I hope I can do it well when I will be back on the slop . Thank you anyway

[@tokyo1490]

2weeks ago i started snowboarding. I watched this channel got a whole jump up. Now i can carving with good technical posture and relaxed 👊 Really appreciate it.

[@coulombbj3711]

Best advice about ride on snowboard - only in this Channel. Best regards from Poland!!!

[@bhaklolpanda8651]

Thank You Neil and thats a Big Thank you, finally learned snowboarding this year watching and applying your instructions on the Slopes of Sunpeaks 🤙🏽🏂

[@paul__hero]

I've watched this video like 10 times. It's clicking more and more! Thanks Nev!

[@wigg3k]

omg I've been struggling for weeks to figure out why my toe side carves suck, and 'hips forward' was the key! thank you!

[@SnowboardAddiction]

Glad we could help!

[@brettOfficial3]

These videos are unreal, thanks!

[@snagatep]

Great video!!! Thank you! I recommend watching the heel side turn video too. Let's GO

[@trymi]

Great films, I learned so much from them. Big THANKS from Poland.

[@milesbaseball542]

Yo I’m so excited for myself I love Watching you guys and you guys have helped me through everything I’m finally actually going on a mountain. THX FOR THE TIPS

[@sheronmarshall6097]

Amazing videos. Thanks so much! Would love to see a video about how to navigate catwalks without fatiguing my legs.

[@JKnivezz]

Second this! Not so much the fatiguing, but my buddy is having a really hard time going straight on cat walks, he veers towards his heel edge and then will revert to his switch heel edge and just ends up losing speed and getting stuck. +1 for the cat track video!

[@JKnivezz]

@@SnowboardAddiction We watched that one, but it didn't help my my buddy with the cat tracks. A specific video on that would be super helpful!

[@spinessk8370]

I’m gonna go try this tmr

[@ClintK.]

Love your coaching!!!!

[@HKDAVIS]

Nev, just wanted to say you are such a great instructor. I am 58 now and have tons of confident to start my first snowboard attempt in 3 weeks. Will come back and share my experience.

[@ekomkeith]

How’d it go?

[@fatmike01]

He's still trying to reach his bindings

[@cnghiem67]

@@fatmike01 such a cynical but truthful statement. That is why they make step in bindings. (From a 55 year old rider who has been using the K2 clickers for 27 years). You will get there someday.

[@BoardRockerz]

I love these live-coaching vids.Thx for that :)

[@jackstubbings4473]

I could watch Nev all day…

[@sandeepkumarnannapaneni4255]

Very good explanation! For both heal edge and toe edge.

[@lorenzo993x]

Another useful video! You are improving my riding! Thank you from Italy!

[@Nolllag]

Thank you. I’m trying this weekend.

[@i_Am_TH]

Love these teaching videos you've put on recently! It's like watching myself learning when I started snowboarding. Well I still learn these days! I followed you on IG, watched your vids sometimes. But the recent vids you posted on KZbin are the best! Thank you 😊

[@joeyandor4785]

Now there's two things i need to try out this weekend; the heel edge turn method and this.

[@WineZ22]

This is a great video and great lesson. Will definitely practice that stance when I hit the slopes

[@armantiburcio2477]

Thanks for great videos tutorials. Learning a lot from you.. really improved my riding... got a question though. How do u prevent chatter on the board while riding on downhill slope on high speed.. thank you

[@DaBluBarron1918]

Going tomorrow here in North Carolina. Been riding for years but after watching your heel side video the other day I Need to Shred! Would love to ride a day with you at Breck

[@DaBluBarron1918]

Update. Went to Sugar Mt. and did 20 runs. I’ve been boarding for 3 years and this carving has open a whole next level for control. I feel like I’m a Real boarder NOW. Well done with the Teaching, Thanks

[@08CC01]

Great videos. Hope to get out another time or two this year and practice this stuff. Just had a private lesson and am starting to understand and get the hang of heel side and toe side turns. It’s been tough though.

[@dealdunn]

You guys are awesome. I'm new to snowboarding from Canada any word to help out. I play different sports but I'm sure this is something totally different. Thanks.

[@julianfsg6966]

Great great like always! Thank you guys a lot!

[@jj.1412]

Aaah I'm so Jealous. Our hills are still closed d/t covid. At least I can watch your uploads and learn in the meantime! Cheers!

[@1Flyingfist]

We can't leave the country 😭.

[@catchurch8022]

That front foot pivot killed me to watch it all...... Imagine if he gained a centered mobile position then applied this concept.

[@WhaoIfeelgood]

Did I spot a little bit of 'sliding the back foot out' in his turns ? Perhaps an idea for the next lesson :D ?

[@snowboard_clips]

Yes. It is hard to notice until you compare Dan with Nav, who has the perfect move.

[@zianglin3335]

and also the hip towards the nose, shoulder towards the tail. I hope they can help him fix that.

[@gundam2001a]

this video is so helpful

[@jordanwelty6582]

Thank you

[@oyen11]

And can please demonstrate how to do transitions? From heel side to toe side, toe side to heel side.. how do you transition your toes? Pleaseeeeee... that's what I'm trying to learn right now.

[@a.pimentel]

If u feel uncomfortable with proper technique try widening your binder placement out its usually your front binder whichever way u ride

[@ericmoulia1528]

can we get a video on how to come to a complete stop on a snowboard

[@NNfromspace]

Thanks

[@nicksoldevere5460]

Great Tips!!! Is this video from Whistler?

[@UriahD85]

Still making use of snowboard with one leg shorter than the other by 3 inches,

[@bebestitch]

Your camera is so stable! What do you use? And the view is amazing! Where is this shot at?

[@kevinabernardo]

So in general, counter rotating is bad. Are there any times when you would want to counter rotate? Possibly on very narrow runs (like in between trees)? Any other times?

[@oyen11]

So are we supposed to curl our toes every time doing the toe side? Or let it down & relax?

[@theswiftydrifty1538]

So when going between Toe and heel side turning. Heel side you want to like sit on a chair when turning right? And toe side is bending your knees and leaning forward towards your toes right?

[@SnowboardAddiction]

Kind of but there is a lot more to it than that. Come join a live session and Nev can help you directly with this subject: snowboardaddiction.com/pages/addictionplus-live-sessions

[@jeansandmyshirt]

Nice what stance settings are you using for front and back bindings

[@snowboard_clips]

I can push my hip on toe side. My problem is I had to kick my back foot to start the turn. Some thing is wrong.

[@panterita1177]

I am no expert, but it sounds to me that if you are pushing with your back foot to start the turn, your weight is on that foot and not in your front foot like it should be to initiate the turn.

[@zeinfeimrelduulthaarn7028]

initiating a turn means switching edge, you do that by relieving pressure onto the board, by lifting weight up/down if needed to flaten out the edge hold, and putting weight a bit more in front to twist the board slightly and went from one edge to the other. Not sure if im making much sens, but basically, if you fail at the beginning of a turn its a pressure/weight issue for you, either you fail to lift pressure by going slightly up/down and flatening the board or not putting weight on front foot to iniate an edge change

[@zianglin3335]

@@panterita1177 most likely his weight is on the front and let the back foot slide out. Like the guy in this video. Some people do put weight on the back foot. They really need to push very hard to let it slide.

[@Bob-ru6nw]

G'day, should there be counter rotation when breaking hard on the toe edge?

[@YummyEating]

I should have seen this last time I went snowboarding

[@zacharyhardin426]

Leaving a comment for you, buddy!

[@SkuzzelB8]

I see a little bit of counter rotation when Dan transitions to the toe side carve. The better you can keep your body aligned with your board, the better you can absorb chatter and run a cleaner carve that bites harder.

[@livelovelie18]

Dammn I miss the snow. November can’t come soon enough

[@martha_ortiz]

I wish I could take a private lesson from you, I'm scared of my toe edge.

[@mrfld]

Yep. Most my smashes come from toes.

[@iMaradonaa]

The scariest thing is catching an edge on your toe edge. You literally fly 🤣

[@zeinfeimrelduulthaarn7028]

damn, i m scared of my heel edge af, my toe feels so stable, i can even do some 'decent' carve turn on toe side, but o boy when i try seriously to push it on heel edge But i can only say this from memory, i CANT GO TO THE FUCKING RESORTS, im so sad because of covid

[@shyguy3955]

Hahaha! I understand more and I need to try this!

[@okosakaroklenni]

Why not get rid of that "board jerking leg motion" thing first? And that shoulder misalignment on toe edges? My pelvis and my whole posture popped to its place naturally after getting rid of those two. I don't mean to criticize, just curious.

[@ginoflores1507]

Snowboardaddiction and snowboardcamp is the same person?😊

[@SnowboardAddiction]

Nope! haha

[@camerongrayson7868]

What board is Dan riding?

[@snowboard_clips]

Lucky Dan

[@mrfld]

Watch this or class work...not hard to choose.

[@darrinsiberia]

Next time... flexion extension / downward unweighting and upward motion unweighting

[@salamdamai]

Funnnn

[@MacDaniboi]

I have never stood on a snowboard in my entire life and I'm not about to either, so why am I watching this? Good video though.

[@jw5931]

change that bro embrace the stoke

[@prod_eli6763]

camera man built different

[@darrinsiberia]

Honestly. Just teach carving... and if you can carve good... all turning gets easier.

[@sefs257]

It feels uncomfortable to him because his bindings are not centered, he has more heel overhang than his toes so his pressure feels unbalanced. If his bindings are centered, his boots are not centered and needs to adjust binding heelcup forward to avoid heeldrag. First thing he should fix is his setup.

[@SnowboardAddiction]

Extremely hard to say for certain from this video however being centred over the board is definately important, getting to your setup correct helps all aspects of your riding :)

[@ty.Tibor123]

He stold his blue pants