Improve without thinking about technique

[@-xj9cw]

We love a cheeky dig at automatic drivers :P

[@malcolmmoore]

Haha

[@crazyamerican8664]

@@malcolmmoore 😂😔

[@mgk1397]

It's harder in the US, auto is pretty much default unless it's a sports car. And some trucks, but they're going auto too.

[@ammakko]

Going out a lot no matter the conditions is what helps me mostly: frozen groomers, choppy snow, bottomless powder, steep moguls, flats, windy days, whiteouts... You not only learn how to handle every situation, but the acquired experience helps your riding overall.

[@malcolmmoore]

Yes 100%!

[@jirimudrunka7995]

Dude, u have the best channel on the whole KZbin. U talking so god damn smart, yet still so easy to understand. I used to be the guy who thought that snowboard must be twin even though im not really a switch/park/jump guy. Then i found your channel, bought directional board - since then finally started enjoying riding. Carving, hitting side hits, etc...Cant wait to try some downunweighted turns with warpig next week in Austria 👍 keep it up. And also big Thank u- u helped me so much with your tips❤

[@malcolmmoore]

Thanks Jiří, appreciate the kind words, and I'm glad you're loving your boarding!

[@mydiaryandthoughts]

agree. and the shape of the cloud at the back is a big distraction.

[@mqrten]

Your videos have helped me immensely - I'm very grateful and can't get enough of them! Also, UFO sighting at 6:27 !

[@Anesh7]

I realized yesterday I was overthinking my technique while riding, your video is right on time..

[@malcolmmoore]

Thanks Anesh 🙌

[@julian.kollataj]

6:28 nice “spaceship” in the background! (Lenticular clouds) Apart from that, good ideas and approach for upping the skill through driving as a metaphor 🙂

[@kuijpersmj]

Exactly how humans learn new motor skills. We are born adjusters, thats how we made our way through evolution. You just intuitively explained the art of “repeat, without repeating”. Nice work, keep it up mate.

[@malcolmmoore]

Thanks so much 😊😊😊

[@kingahockeypro3388]

This is quite an interesting technique. You are developing instinct and the best way to improve instinct is to add distractions and unpredictabilities. An example of this can be found in ice skating. I improved my skating not through free skating with other people, but through playing hockey with my mates. Passing the puck about and shooting it against the boards and attempting to predict where its going to go. When the puck unpredictably flies past you, your instinct will be to turn around as quick as possible. Therefore, you will adapt to the situation and instinct kicks in. Fantastic technique. Great work Malcolm! Love from Montreal, Quebec, Canada

[@KayleMaster]

Great analogy!

[@AjaxOutlaw]

THIS IS HOW I LEARNED! I didn’t know what an edge catch or a skid was but dammit I knew it sucked falling all the time 😂 so I would follow the tracks of other ppl in front of me and if they were going down something that was an expert slope so was I 😅

[@markgrundy6211]

So many so called experts on you tube talk utter crap regarding snowboarding. Not you though Malcolm all your videos (and I have seen most of them ) make so much sense and are so well explained. I'm 59 and been snowboarding a long long time and I'm pretty good and experienced but still learn something from every video you make and can't wait to get back on the hill to try and improve further using your knowledge. Top man, kept it up 👍👍

[@malcolmmoore]

Thanks Mark, I wasn't sure which way you were going with that to start with to be honest! Appreciate it 🙏

[@markgrundy6211]

Maybe I should have put the first part of the message at the end 😂

[@LF-Productions]

The follow a skier tip is actually a really great one. If someone blasts past me on some twigs I try to match their turns because the skis edge to edge transfer is so much faster than the snowboard it’s a great drill

[@malcolmmoore]

Yeah exactly

[@Senji_cat]

I love your videos Malcolm, the best tutor on youtube and I am trying to absorb as much as I can before my next trip. Thanks!

[@malcolmmoore]

Awesome, thanks JJ

[@wef0711]

Malcolm, thanks so much for your instruction! My son and I had our First experience snowboarding last week in Colorado. Because of your’s and another youruber’s instruction, we were linking turns by the end of day 1 and we were able to ride blues and a couple blacks without issues! Cannot imagine ever skiing again. Was so much fun! Ty!

[@malcolmmoore]

That is awesome, thanks for sharing!

[@amarh9381]

Always best equiped instructor on YT✌🏻respect.Practicing distract. with berlin techo without word 150 bpm, starway to flow state.Stay safe, enjoy🤙🏻

[@raymagic7108]

Dude you put into words what I’ve been doing on board I deliver pizza in a 6 speed I treat the mountain like the street lol kudos to you I feel better about my progress from this 🤙

[@nambest5256]

Great concept to learn to handle unpredictability! Keep it up Malcolm

[@malcolmmoore]

Thanks!

[@wizzardTrololo]

Actually this makes a snowboard riding more fun and challengeable. Thanks for your tips, Malcolm!

[@malcolmmoore]

Awesome cheers 😊

[@alexfitzpatrick3599]

The regular uploads make me very happy 👌🏻

[@malcolmmoore]

Thanks!! Gonna try to keep it up

[@dimitarjonovski7057]

coll stuff! BTW, we all been in situation of falling and get injuries, so it will be really helpful to shoot some video to explain how to fall and avoid injuries. I think when people overcome the fear of falling they will try new tricks and can improve their riding. cheers!

[@kuanhau4323]

Love this video. Actually quite philosophical too! This video really lends itself well to practising riding in the trees. What other things can I practise to be better at riding more smoothly in the trees? Maybe there is a follow up video in here somewhere?

[@malcolmmoore]

Perhaps yes! Trees obviously require you to be able to make tight turns when needed, but most of it is actually just being able to look ahead and plan your route, having the confidence not to just hit the brakes too much, and being able to carry your speed around the trees without shooting down and getting stuck!

[@Simon_3625]

I really enjoed the video since im about to go snowboarding again very soon. It gave all the necessary tools and tips to improve my upcoming riding experience

[@malcolmmoore]

Enjoy your trip!

[@out__sider]

Malcolm, please give me a word of encouragement that getting the hang of snowboarding won't ACTUALLY take a lifetime! Judging by all instructional videos it seems almost as difficult as brain surgery... I come from the world of mountain biking and this winter it would be my first attempt at snowboarding in my life (I am 40)! Scared and exhilarated simultaneously.

[@malcolmmoore]

You can ride pretty well after a few days with correct instruction, honestly I don't know what goes wrong with some people, but after 4 days you should be pretty good

[@out__sider]

@@malcolmmoore I promise to let you know how it goes!

[@Ryy22]

@@out__sider well?

[@cjlopesmartins]

Brilliant! Love this one in particular!

[@VeljkoTomic-ir7xq]

This is absolutely amazing drill. Very creative and useful.

[@cristoforosboikos6089]

Well great tips as always Malcolm. I have noticed to more tips that can keep you from thinking when riding. Chewing gum is one and whistling is the other. Somehow that keeps your mind of thinking about technical stuff.

[@malcolmmoore]

Absolutely, I do whistle alot actually, never noticed that before!

[@LivyuFPV]

Yo, Malcolm. First time writing here. I got over the beginner stages and I guess I am at an intermediate level. I am right there where I feel my board is not quite right for me anymore(had a flat base rocker) So now I am looking for a more camber-oriented board based on my feeling mostly. Would you please make a video explaining in your traditional way(very good pedagogic skills btw) what are the real differences in riding between flex, profiles, etc? Like a flat rocker vs full camber vs the hybrids. and what a stiffer flex will give or take from the riding. I feel that most videos out there are lacking a proper explanation and you end up very confused. For example, my flex 5 flat base rocker board was very unstable at anything over 20-25kmph and almost impossible to carve no matter my technique it would always wobble and have a difficult time holding an edge. Thank and hope you will do such a video I think all will benefit from it. PS: btw I got into snowboarding because I filmed riding events with my FPV drone skills :)

[@kingofstadia6103]

Started in '89 here, the truth is and I dont want to speak for others, is you have to decide what your terrain preference is, most long time boarders carry at least two boards for varied conditions. but a true camber is always a good start...., flat is stiff and fast and rocker, well get ready to butter up the slopes all day.....

[@kristaknight3372]

Your making me very jealous and excited to get out on the snow. No snow here in Ontario yet…. 🙏🙏🌨️❄️

[@malcolmmoore]

Got some early season in Switzerland

[@danhentes8569]

following somebody and matching his turns is quite fun. i do it often with my snowbuddies. or trying to turn in opposite direction in a DNA pattern. it looks really cool from afar

[@elho001]

Turning with oppositetiming is a quite practical thing, too. Whenever you have some stowboard beginter or erratic skier in front of you on a narrow piste or cat track, that you want to give room or stay away from, resp., you do that for a few turns until there's opportunity to point it and zoom past them.

[@malcolmmoore]

Yeah good idea!

[@jeremyschell4149]

Another awesome vid! And my good those slopes look beautiful!!

[@malcolmmoore]

Saas fee and zermatt 😊

[@Adit-bx4sd]

Great video as always.. Can’t believe we are so near, hope I can see u when I’m snowboarding this season. (I’m in les arcs by the way)

[@malcolmmoore]

Thanks, yeah, not too far, I'm over in alpe d'huez for the winter!

[@johnredmond7085]

Hey, what’s with the UFO behind you at 6:27, amazing looking cloud. Great vid as always. Thanks

[@28th_St_Air]

@6:23 awesome ideas and how about that cloud behind you? Not only are these so informative, but the backdrops are stunning. 😊

[@malcolmmoore]

Yeah the views are always breathtaking 😍

[@bucketgarden]

The end gave me a giggle 😂 great video!

[@malcolmmoore]

😂

[@ethandavis7310]

In my opinion the pinnacle of unpredictability, distractions, etc is riding glades. Having to navigate through gaps in trees and follow super irregular mogul structures (if there's no new snow) really switches up how you think about turning when you start to take glades at moderate speed. I find myself figuring out how to tackle certain turns in the opposite direction I'd otherwise take them if there were no trees, which really improved my boardsense and my confidence!

[@Tangle-dangle]

Is anybody going to mention the cloud 6:30

[@logannewman4532]

playing catch just looks like really good fun.

[@malcolmmoore]

Yeah agreed!!

[@Michael13K]

Do you see UFO too from 6:27?

[@KartTrackReviews]

I love the cheeky "proper car" reference. It's true though. You're awesome.

[@malcolmmoore]

Haha

[@johnredmond7085]

A good tip for whiteout condition is to follow a skier and what the terrain by looking at what their skis are doing.

[@1sma_l]

Toujours de très bon conseils, je like et commente un maximum c'est ma manière de remercier le travail fourni 👍👍👍💪. Merci

[@malcolmmoore]

Merci Ismael!

[@ekramhossain1982]

@malcolmmoore What kind of angle in front and back foot do you recommend for a beginner? I am beginner and I am having hard time in making smooth line curve. After curving when I look back, it is not a smooth line but more of a brad skid!

[@taqster]

I love your videos! Thanks for your effort and content. Do you have any tips how to handle steep terrain (red and black pists)?

[@namnamlei6099]

where is this ski resort?

[@malcolmmoore]

This is a mix of saas fee and zermatt early season 👌

[@dreddj]

That cloud at 6:30!

[@Cacophony314]

That's a space portal

[@dreddj]

@@Cacophony314 😄

[@kjetldefreyne2242]

I like boarding in traffic from time to time for that reason. It keeps you focused and is challenging indeed.

[@malcolmmoore]

Yeah so true!!

[@trevorgardner5184]

Keep up the good work. Im enjoying these vids

[@malcolmmoore]

Thanks Trevor 👍

[@s-p_a_c-e]

Does the buff start hurting you when you're wearing it like that after some time.

[@malcolmmoore]

Haha no but maybe I'm used to it

[@christianlollmann9537]

Cool Video, perhaps once you produce on with fantastic music and you show us tango on the board, or maybe some SantaChrimaxpunkrock wathever. Would be cool

[@Nickjohnwilson]

Nuggets! 🔥🔥✌️ Every run is different. 😎✌️

[@malcolmmoore]

Exactly!

[@ReinLable]

When I get into traffic... I always think as i used to do when street racing and passing someone...is the dude or dude:ette gonna switch lane, turn, brake and so on. Do I need to accelerate, slam brakes or quick turn. How is it after that and the next one, behind me also?? (Safety first always).... Cuz on a board u wanna think ahead, always when catching crowd. And speed can be "essential" when hitting flat parts. A path you wanna go, but also an alternative path. And that need to get down in a split sec

[@JosephBlau]

Thank you for this! Would you mind sharing your location in this video.

[@MeepMeep88]

6:42 lol can't tell if that was an intentional UFO cloud or... a real cloud 🤣🤣

[@jwlbrace]

cheers Malcolm, I found my boarding improved after I stopped going to the UK fridges... same run, time after time, makes you lazy imho

[@malcolmmoore]

Yeah, they're great for learning the basics, or improving your freestyle, but for your general riding they're not the best places to develop!

[@Blehkid]

What bindings are those?! Look dope

[@brahimsabri4640]

what is the sound in the video please ?????????????? 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@mylaiviet]

As always, your videos and explanations are awesome! I am a beginner with a standard ride After an hour of practicing, my left ankle hurts as I am initiating the toe turn. What am I doing wrong?

[@spicytango]

My advice like Malcolm said....."Learn to ride and read terrain in all conditions,espically when you're in the clouds.Can easily fall off a cliff!!!

[@ronnyc9506]

Is it safe to ride till the end of the day when your legs are tired? Black diamond trails, I have not tried those yet, is it safe?

[@malcolmmoore]

You are the best judge of that, don't be daft and go down a run that is way beyond your ability level, and don't continue to ride if you're physically fatigued, and probably best not to do both of those things at the same time

[@vasilnikolov9582]

Nice song on background. What's the name?

[@Randomoter]

Epic videos, fantastic tips and is that a freakin' UFO at 6:30? 😳

[@gascar101]

Brilliant vids, you're the best. 👏👏

[@malcolmmoore]

Thanks!

[@ginawong4532]

Where are you snowboarding on this show? I would to buy the 360 camera

[@malcolmmoore]

I'm in Switzerland here, Saas Fee and Zermatt 🤩

what about the OVNI at the minute 7:12?

[@morugnirmelkoroll319]

Malcolm, what you can say about Nidecker Escape 20/21 or 21/22 for carving?

[@malcolmmoore]

I think it is the same model for both seasons, im not 100% on that though... it is very good at carving, the edge hold at the back end of the board isn't the best in icy conditions with the cam rock, but it can still be done. I'm going to try and get my hands on the thruster which looks a bit more of a carving machine...

[@morugnirmelkoroll319]

@@malcolmmoore Why not Blade or Blade plus wich called "Ultimate Carving"? I've tested Escape 22/23 (camrock) and... it's not best even for newbie carver. Previous pure camber editions much better IMHO.

[@malcolmmoore]

@@morugnirmelkoroll319 well you still have the escape plus for full camber, and of course yes you can go for the blade or blade plus, but I want an all mountain board, not just a carving board.

[@133katy]

Hello What is the app you are using for the random beeper?

[@malcolmmoore]

I think it was called reaction timer 👍

[@shuzzbot]

Do not settle for Malcolm Less only settle for Malcolm Moore

[@malcolmmoore]

😂🤦‍♂️

[@brahimsabri4640]

Song please ?? 🙏🙏

[@zakaroonetwork777]

What resort are you at? Are there ski resorts in the UK?

[@malcolmmoore]

There are some small ski resorts in Scotland, but I'm in Switzerland in this video!

[@chloetelford1990]

Hi Malcolm, can I ask what stance you ride? Left foot forward, what degree on front and back? I’m riding 15 degree at the front and 10 at the back but duck stance, would you recommend turning the back foot in for better carving.? I had the back foot out for being able to ride switch but I find a catch the edge alot. Appreciate any feedback. Thanks Chloe

[@gracen4843]

whats the name of the app you used? i cant seem to find a good one

[@malcolmmoore]

I just typed reaction timer, hope that helps!

[@ianyapxw]

Also since you’re reading comments rn would love it if you could make a video explaining what it means to ride with “rhythm/flow/performance” through a varied run like what’s required in the free riding sections of a lot of snowboard instructor lvl 4 exams. (:

[@malcolmmoore]

Screenshotted this one and will try and get to it in the new year!

[@ianyapxw]

@@malcolmmoore thank you so much! Love your content :)

[@jimmybushkill5295]

Great video as always I like to ride on ice as much as possible it makes pow much easier who am I kidding all we have is ice on the east coast no powder 🤣🤙😂

[@malcolmmoore]

Haha thanks Jimmy!!

[@jerrybaker8525]

Hey Malcom, my name is Jerry, I am a snowboard instructor from Canada living in Romania where I run snowboard camps'n stuff. I am really feeling like I should start a vlog similar to yours! Do you have any tutorials or course describing the ins and outs of that? I pretty much have all the cameras I need (GoPro 7, DGI mine 2 drone, insta360 x3), not sure on how to do audio though. Any thoughts or tips would be helpful! Appreciate the videos you make! Really helpful and well edited!

[@malcolmmoore]

Not sure if you're trying to bait me here, a long winded prank to oust me as a Jerry?

[@jerrybaker8525]

@@malcolmmoore haha, I'd say you definitely are not a Jerry (if I understand the term correctly). I've been teaching snowboarding for over 20 years and appreciate finding guys like you with proper technique - coupled with good filming/ editing. I've been tempted over the years to share what I know about snowboarding and now feel like I finally have all the technical elements in place, just trying to figure out where to start with a possible vlog.

[@alexhe1987]

France vs England should be on in a minute, but your video seems more exciting.

[@malcolmmoore]

Haha, 38 minutes to go, I will definitely be watching it!

[@elho001]

You need to make the time between the beeps shorter! You know the timing is right, when everyone in front of you is panicly pulling over to the side, in fear of being run over by a snowcat or skido. Gotta try that on a crowded day.! :D

[@mvn4844]

Hey Malcolm, what is your opinion on doing the last exercise (your favorite one) not across the slope but straight down a slope at high speeds? I will definetly try it across the slope next time i go boarding

[@malcolmmoore]

The carved edge wiggles? This comment has actually come up on a different video bit I think that's what you mean! Yeah, you totally can do them in the fall line, obviously you will keep accelerating if it's more than a green slope so just be a careful of that! I prefer across the slope because it gives the idea of an early edge change rather than just flipping edge to edge down the slope, but both are good exercises!

[@gabicio]

That cloud @ 6:43 😮😮

[@darionpacheco9234]

0:42 that’s when I knew I had come to the right place.

[@TheMennoXD]

Haha you following that skier cracked me up

[@malcolmmoore]

Haha 😄

[@Elramos09]

Thanks for this! is really helpfull

[@bone8824]

Hey Malcom, I have a short question: I'm about to start snowboarding so I'm confronted with the question, which board-shape is the right one for me. Is the camber-shape really that much ahead of the rocker? Thank you, your vids are great!

[@elho001]

Camber is predictable in how it's gonna ride, the camber can be mellower or mor more pronounced, but its always camber. (Note though, that there are other factors like e.g. stiffness or shapes that can make different camber boards very different!) With rocker there's all kind of different rocker profiles and I would say that it's more important the other traits of the board need to play well with the rocker for it not to show its disadvantages, than with camber. I learned on camber and have ridden camber for years before rocker was invunted, I have since demoed rocker boards that sucked (showing much less edge hold) and ones that I liked, and in fact I rode a hybrid rocker for some years and now have 1 camber and 2 hybrids. The disadvantage of camber people will tell you more or less passionate about (depending on their own preference) is that the better edge hold means its also easier and more nasty to catch an edge. BUT, as catching an edge is the result of wrong technique, I strongly do recommend to learn on camber - the first days may a bit harder, but your board will let you know if you use your edges wrong right away. On the bunnf hill its still without consequences and you get no opportunity to get used to bad habits (related edges, at least).

[@malcolmmoore]

Thanks elho, that's pretty accurate and you've saved me some time on my bus journey home!

[@bone8824]

@@elho001 Thank you very much. Your point about avoiding wrong habits learned on a rocker, by starting directly with the camber makes a lot of sense. Thank you for your detailed answer. I appreciate that!

[@kilian_brk]

What's also a great advice ist to listening music while riding. It's way harder than it seems

[@haraldriegler6000]

Hi Malcolm, what bindings are you using? They look super convenient...

[@malcolmmoore]

Nidecker Supermatics 👌

[@haraldriegler6000]

@@malcolmmoore thanks. New to your channel. Just found you did a review of these a bit back. They look awesome, I really need to check them out!

[@zacpeake162]

Is that a UFO behind you from 6:30?

[@Rev_J]

‘Let’s follow that skier.” Isn’t that stalking? 😜

[@therealcnn5346]

Only if your weird about it…

[@1Flyingfist]

Good way to practice riding switch, though. 👍😏

[@malcolmmoore]

Haha

[@skamatters880]

Hey Malc, how's the Warca ?

[@malcolmmoore]

It's good, I'll probably review it later on in the season!

[@bonecruncher2641]

@ 6:27 there is a ufo in the sky 😂 maybe the aliens have come for snowboarding lessons 🏂

[@malcolmmoore]

👽👾👽

[@Yaas90]

Nice to see that you're a manual car guy as well! haha

[@malcolmmoore]

Haha

[@flyterlucki]

Now Pilot bindings??

[@malcolmmoore]

Yes! Good spot 👏

[@seanmeyer4674]

Keeping with the driving analogy, I'm surprised you didn't spend much time on things like moguls, trees, berm tracks, etc. These all introduce obstacles and routes that you have to take, just like in driving, and I feel like moguls in particular have been the biggest factor in my personal improvement. You did briefly mention moguls at the end, but I feel like they are under-appreciated as a learning tool.

[@malcolmmoore]

This was filmed early season on a glacier, definitely no trees up there, and no moguls either I'm afraid! Couldn't even ride off piste due to all the crevasses!

[@deanbarrett8076]

Coming to Alpe d`Huez next weekend, hopefully il meet Malcolm the legend! Thanks for all the tips dude! Hit me up and il we can have a beer

[@malcolmmoore]

I'm sure you'll see me teaching on the slopes!

[@adriansepulveda9588]

"If you drive a proper car that is" lmao I like this guy

[@malcolmmoore]

🤣🤣

[@carlosl5766]

Bringing cars and snowboarding I’m in

[@BestMomentsSpace]

Follow the flow!🤟

[@Michal-t9q]

I m not from england, what did u say :D ?? 1:16

[@cube63]

Really interesting way of thinking about progession! I love to try as many different resorts within driving range of me, buying a season pass that covers a wide range of resorts really pushed me to explore the whole range last year. I also like to set a target to try and reach a certain part of the resort, kind of like a mini tour, forcing me to take pistes I otherwise would avoid. I see you're in Zermatt, how are you liking it?

[@avionbarato]

7:00 UFO

[@maxtorque2277]

It's an interesting comparison with driving and snowboarding, but in both cases, "not thinking" about doing either task only gets to too an average level of competance / skill at best. Most drivers do not think about the task of driving when driving, it is merely something done to get to somewhere to do something else. And as a result most drivers are awful! Yes, they can just about physically control their vehicle at a basic level, but they tend to be jerky, generally fail to properly observe and plan there movements, and when they encounter a situation above their (low) skil level they typically crash! The first step in all advanced driving programs is to teach the driver to self observe and to actively think about driving as a specific task in itself. Then they can start to become truely good drivers and here, yes, repetition and practice in the real environment is key. Basic motor control skills are the key that unlocks the "art of driving" in exactly the same way that basic posture and edge control unlocks the art of snowboarding. The beauty of your videos is that you actively make riders think about what they are doing, and take an interest in that task, and from there it's a natural progression of improvement 🙂

[@joshua4789]

GOAT 🎉

[@malcolmmoore]

Haha cheers 😊🫶✌️

[@nate13b]

Like the sneaky diss at the auto drivers 😂 Car reveal?

[@malcolmmoore]

Haha, don't, I drive the ultimate granny car 😂