Improve your Carving Game - Snowboard Better

[@TheTravelingTrader]

I've been snowboarding for a few years and this is simply the most concise and well-put-together carving video.

[@malcolmmoore]

Thanks!

[@chrisp524]

Thank you! Everyone look at 3:40 That's how you start the edge change. Man, I looked at so many youtube videos on edge changes and they all just say to go on your toe edge, but they don't explain clearly how and they leave out that small detail of extending your legs like Malcom mentions. Finally, someone that know how to teach. Not even the snowboarding lessons I took went over this. Rant over. Thanks, Malcolm.

[@malcolmmoore]

Haha, thanks Chris, glad to help!

[@kaleoscreations]

@@malcolmmoore would this be an upunweighted turn, since you’re moving your body up at the edge change?

[@anshiren]

This is up unweighted or just the park-n-forget carving which extend legs when change edges. In the later part of the video, it mentioned down unweighted which you do the opposite, you suddenly sink down when change switch edge or you can even sink quickly and change it in the air, and then extend the legs during the turn while in a reverse camber with a shorter radius, then at the end with the pressure build it will snap the board so you can do edge change again.

[@ExamSolutions_Maths]

At 6:31 loved the radius bit. Made me smile.😀

[@choyMM]

I really appreciate how detailed and technical you get in your explanations. You really offer something better and different that the other channels. Some people are like me who need the technical details laid out to understand better. And you really deliver on this. More power to you and your channel.

[@malcolmmoore]

Thankyou!

[@malcolmmoore]

@suz4359 thanks, looking forward to coming back this winter!

[@toreamundsen1]

Man, these videos you have been making on carving and turning in general, it has helped me a LOT. This weekend I really tried feeling that extend your legs through the turn feeling you describe, and it super helps for me to avoid pushing out that back leg which ruins the carve; pushing both legs equally, my carve gets muuuuuch cleaner. Super grateful, keep at it man!

[@malcolmmoore]

Thanks man I appreciate it! Progress is a bit slow this winter as all the lifts in framce are still shut, so I have to walk up everything, but I'll be back in full force next season for sure! 🙏

[@adriankowalski8990]

Malcolm is the best Teacher in the World ❤ Very good explanation of the topic. Really really helpful. Everytime when I’m watching I’m improving my skills. You are the best 🎉

[@malcolmmoore]

Wow thanks 🙏🙏

[@alihaddad8972]

I have watched every video out there about carving and this is simply the best one. I appreciate the great content, keep at it Malcolm!

[@malcolmmoore]

Awesome thankyou!

[@jianjian2bDr.]

After watching this video many times and a little bit more practice, I finally begin to know the essence of carving. This video actually includes almost all ways of carving except the low posture which is quite popular among Chinese snowboarders. This video is fabulous.

[@ct9375]

Awesome tips. I took 10 years off due to some knee injury and just recently got back into it and your video has helped a lot!

[@malcolmmoore]

Happy to help!

[@veronical8103]

So THAT must be why my instructor told me to extend my legs during dynamic turns! I thought it was for the purpose of locking the edges! Thanks for the explanation on the biomechanics! 🙏🏻

[@andya999]

Omg that was my impression too. Malcolm, you are awesome!!!

[@veronical8103]

@@andya999 Malcolm is the most analytical snowboarding instructor I have known. He is also brilliant in using analogies! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@_Alex_F]

I watched a whole bunch of snowboarding videos during the last three weeks cause I finally went snowboarding after a 4 years long abstinence. I'm not an advanced rider so I was looking for tips to correct my posture and be more confident with my edge management so I'm basically the target of many of your videos. This quickly became my favorite channel, I really like how detailed and straight-to-the point your explanations are, your tips helped me out a lot. Thanks for the great content Dude 🖖

[@pazzynut]

Thanks a lot M, love your approach of teaching. And the red "light" under your board is realy helping to understand when edge is changing 👏

[@malcolmmoore]

Haha, yep, I'm easy to spot with that board!

[@ErnestoGluecksmann]

Excellent explanation. Well done. Watch all the way to the end to understand how to snap your turns at the end. Once you nail that, you'll never slide slip on purpose again. Carving is so fun.

[@dylantouch9329]

I'm so glad I found your series of snowboarding videos! I've been riding Whistler mostly this season and found that your videos have guided me on improving my techniques and helping with eliminating some of my bad habits. I have honestly felt more confident out on the slopes!

[@malcolmmoore]

Awesome, that's great to hear!

[@photogeeza]

Great vids, clear explanations !! Up unweighting and down unweighting is a real game changer combined with applying pressure by standing or falling onto ones edge, amongst things the pop off of up unweighting is great for hard charging into the next carve, down unweighting great to help change direction extremely fast, with control and precision !! Now I'm mixing in both according to the terrain, #addictedtoit ❤

[@malcolmmoore]

I love making down unweighted turns, that's what the next video is specifically on, they're a game changer in powder!

[@vibebreaker]

Great video! I also love how the bottom of the board looks like its glowing. So cool.

[@malcolmmoore]

Thanks, yeah its awesome, any board with a fluro coloured base will do it!

[@dunklematerie3990]

that intro with you going over the cam was freaking dope

[@GabrielRodriguez-ug9be]

Malcom you have been my snowboard coach from day one. Thanks for making me awesome!

[@malcolmmoore]

Haha awesome! Thanks, it's good to finally be back making more videos now!

[@granthohman]

Love those war pigs. I got one this year and haven't been more impressed by a board in a long time.

[@malcolmmoore]

Yeah I literally use it for everything it's great!

[@prostreetpop]

I’ve just got a war pig and it’s easily the best board I’ve ever had. Love it.

[@21bendsguy29]

This is excellent advice on how to get better at carving!

[@malcolmmoore]

Thanks dude!

[@ericlim5920]

re-watching - this video is such a classic =)

[@petkostoyanov5861]

Excellent video with great explanations of the technical part! It is what I needed to understand in order to improve. Thank you a lot!

[@malcolmmoore]

Thanks Petko 🤩✌

[@jasonchen158]

Very good stuff bro, love the slow motions!

[@malcolmmoore]

Cheers Jason!

[@themrwinston9570]

i wish i could come and have you teach me how to teach snowboarding. i love it and i want to teach it. i've taught 2 friends now, but you're on a completely different level. the way you can be so clear and concise, i hope to be that good someday.

[@abdool4716]

I never snowboard in my life , never seen a snow mountain , but i'm watching this video again ...

[@malcolmmoore]

Awesome, thankyou! 🙏

[@DrGeeChatha]

Great vid. well explained. Learnt so much from this. Thanks for all the great content.

[@malcolmmoore]

Thanks for the support!

[@varunagarwal2470]

Dude, this is so helpful, you have really made it so simple.

[@le4122]

Great video. I've never seen such a good video about carving turns. Let's see if I can use it on my next snowboard vacation

[@malcolmmoore]

Thanks, I'll be back soon making more!

[@gsansall1721]

I need to make some people I ride with watch this! GREAT BREAKDOWN ! watching them spin the board to switch to complete a turn then them spin it back to keep riding.

[@malcolmmoore]

🙌

[@sopanhatun5627]

Awesome vid! Maybe you can add some more info about unweighting in your turns, from what I've been taught usually you put some weight in the front foot in the beginning but near the apex of your turn the weight goes into your back foot so you can really load the board and feel the snap you're talking about. Once I felt that rhythm I was hooked!

[@malcolmmoore]

Yeah you have the right idea there for sure, Thanks for the idea, I will definitely do something along those lines soon!

[@sopanhatun5627]

@@malcolmmoore Looking forward to more of your videos, they are very detailed and you really break down the concepts!

[@kerkwood1501]

Fantastic video for intermediate or advanced riders to progress.

[@malcolmmoore]

Thanks! Cant wait to make more vids like this when the resorts open up, if they ever do, over here!

[@ev3rlastingfaith]

You make it look effortless and fluid. I’ll make all the mental notes and then try them out on the bunny slope. By the way, could you create a “practice” series on the board, indoors, away from snow? It might sound dumb but I wonder what I could practice indoors, on the board (or off) before getting on the slope. Could you also expand your tutorials into basic physical training to strenghten muscle or improve flexibilty that help snowboarding? Very helpful content, thank you.

[@malcolmmoore]

Thanks, yeah I'll probably do some off snow stuff over the summer for sure.its taking me a while to get vids out this season as the lifts are all shut here in fance due to Covid!

[@ankitagarwal4526]

Your stuff is super helpful and easy to follow

[@malcolmmoore]

Thanks Ankit! I'll be back making more as soon as the slopes here in france open back up!

[@ajtheguy]

Clear and concise!

[@1994rimmer]

I’m a fan of your pink buff!!

[@emilybwest]

Alex Rimmer me too 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@wyattgreen7986]

We need more videos with the pupper!!

[@malcolmmoore]

🙌🐕😃

[@jorxam69]

Awesome lesson!!! Thank you very much!!!

[@irvingsanchez3829]

Awesome video Malcolm! You are a great teacher and explain important snowboard mechanics in a way that's easy to understand and put into practice. I first started carving green runs with the initial up unweighing you demonstrated first, but learned about down unweighing for steeper runs like you described at the end. Total game changer and lots of fun! I've been trying to learn to ride better on moguls, but still struggling. Which type of turn do you suggest for moguls? Thanks!

[@malcolmmoore]

Hey Irving, thanks for the comment! For moguls a down unweighted turn is the best way to go about it but you need to get the turns in the right place. As you go over the mogul allow your legs to retract in, make the edge change, and then turn over the downside of the mogul. Technically it's called a terrain unweighted turn but it's the same movements as a down unweighted turn!

[@irvingsanchez3829]

@@malcolmmoore Awesome! Thanks for the reply man. One more question. I'm thinking of getting a warpig. Have you experienced any issues with the topsheet?

[@malcolmmoore]

@@irvingsanchez3829 love the board but yes topsheet has been delaminating. That is why I'm on this year's model, as they replaced my last one on warranty! It's a bit of a problem but they will replace them if it happens

[@jiajianhou426]

Very helpful!

[@christoucan9339]

Appreciate this video! Well explained

[@malcolmmoore]

Thanks!

[@maxdub21]

Hey Malcolm! Great videos ! I was never formally trained and having these video explanations are a breath of fresh air to improve my technique and confidence. Also, trying to remove any bad habits that I might have developed. I've been watching a lot of your carving videos and was curious in which order you would suggest to learn them from? I started watching torsional twist and then came across this. If i had to take a guess to improve carving and just overall control I could go from the basics of position -> upweight carving (This video) -> torsional twist -> down weighted carving? Thanks again for all your hard work and vids!

[@malcolmmoore]

Yeah you've got it about right with the order! You can carve really well with an up unweighted movement it just means the first part of the turn right after the edge change you cant be as aggressive as you could with a down unweighted turn. To really progress your carving, the main next step will be manipulating the arc radius by driving more pressure through the edge and pushing the board into reverse camber, which is actually going to somewhat bring you back to step number one of good posture! This is done by pushing your legs against the board as you lean into the turn. In a down unweighted carved turn this is done progressively throughout the turn and then released at the edge change whereas with a up unweighted carved turn it's just the end of the turn you can be aggressive with it! Hope this makes sense it can all get a bit confusing, we havent even got onto retraction turns yet! Really looking forward to the lifts opening up next season so I have the time to make the videos explaining all of this!

[@maxdub21]

@@malcolmmoore Perfect timing! I was right on the slopes when you replied and got to test it out. Just wish I had watched this video again. I don't think I totally understood it on the slopes but watched the videos again and I believe I understand now. There where times were I remember attempting it but not really knowing I did. I definitely got the standing and shifting of hips from one side to the other good and fluid or at the very least it felt good. I did have trouble making that clean line but I was attempting with probably less speed than i needed (that why i wish i watched the video again) also my posture is probably on my back foot a bit more and really tried to focus on getting that level. Then I tried out some torsional twist near and I seemed to get the hang of it, definitely need to practice that more. Anyway, all this to say that your content really felt like it helped even in a short amount of time, so I have to continue practicing. One thing I'm still a bit confused about is that when doing an up unweighted movement is torsional twist involved similar to the down unweighted turn? Or is it simply moving your weight to the other edge of the board and then using reverse camber to get that edge change quicker? Thanks again my man.

[@malcolmmoore]

Sounds like you're making progress! So torsional twist can still be used a little in an up unweighted turn, although, in my video specifically on up unweighted turns it I didn't actually use it at all, so as to keep the demo just for an up unweighted turn. But by doing just the up unweighted movement you can only get reasonably big turns, by adding in torsional twist you can tighten them up a little. But because you're standing up for the movement you can't really use your knees as levers that effectively, however when you start sinking back down, that is when you can use torsional twist. As your knees bend when you sink back down just lead with the front knee a little more and it will create a shorter slightly more skidded turn. This works really well for short turns on steeper pistes. 👍

[@maxdub21]

@@malcolmmoore ok, that makes sense! I'm going to have to give it a shot. I've met a few people on the slopes and recommended your videos to them, also been shouting you out to friends. Hope you get big even if these awesome convo's won't be possible. Just going to have to make my way to France to get a personal lesson. Keep being a Legend Cheers!

[@walletjew]

What I’m looking for but haven’t found is how to board/carve on higher speeds and especially on red pistes. I’m often boarding with my friends who are on skis and it’s best to match their tempo but I’m having difficulty keeping my edge and not skid on those higher speeds when trying to carve. My solution right now is to take short 3-4m carve turns on the right side of the piste cause that’s where there is good traction for my heel edge that is most prone to skid.

[@kuanhau4323]

The camera angle and slight slow motion at 4:33 is editing gold. Good work with the visual explanation, was super clear. Any tips to get more heel side edge grip?

[@malcolmmoore]

I'll make a video on that soon, it's small movements in the ankles to increase edge angle, but also leaning laterally into the turn. The movements need to be progressive otherwise you'll slip out and lose grip! Cheers for the message, and as I say I'll be making that video soon!

[@kuanhau4323]

@@malcolmmoore best channel ever

[@69fabricio]

Excellent video! You do a great job explaining the technique in carving, wish I've seen it before I went on my snowboard vacation! Is there a type of board or specific characteristics of a board that are better suited for learning to carve. Thanks!

[@malcolmmoore]

Generally a cambered board is better for carving, however I'm actually on a flat based board here so they still work! Make sure it's wide enough that your feet don't hang over, and also a slightly stiffer board will carve better too.

[@rrmruss]

What board are you using? I like that subtle glow while riding. Thanks.

[@malcolmmoore]

It's the Ride Warpig. The bright base really reflects the light back onto the snow!

[@billnye2844]

Best board I have rode in a long time! Quiver killer for sure 🤘🏼

[@henrydot6898]

You said you should extend at the end of your turn to change edges. Some people do it the other way around though, they flex fast before changing edges and extend during the middle of the turn. What do you think about this style?

[@malcolmmoore]

I tend to extend through the turn, and then drop my hips across the board as I edge change. This is called a down unweighted turn in some snowboard qualification systems. You are unweighting the board by sinking down, and at that point you change edge. This is what I normally do when I'm charging more, carving hard, aggressively riding steeps, or riding powder. But sometimes when I'm riding at a more chilled pace I will make up unweighted turns where I change edges at a high point. Down unweighted turns require you to have enough momentum that when you sink down and lean inside the turn you can balance against your edge. So a blend of the two but generally for more high performance riding I make down unweighted turns!

[@henrydot6898]

@@malcolmmoore Thank you for explaining in which situation you use which style. That makes alot of sense. Probably the reason why most schools I've seen teach "up unweighted" turns first (because beginners lack the speed?)

[@malcolmmoore]

@@henrydot6898 exactly, it's also a much easier movement. To cross your hips from behind the board on your heel edge to in front of your board on your toe edge, simply extending your legs will bring your hips over the middle of the board. This type of turn can also, yes, not only be done at slow speeds but the actual movement can be done slowly.

[@hsidder]

2nd season rider here. Year one, I could carve on the my heel edge but not toe. Year two, I found my toe edge but lost my heel edge. Now, I simply heel side skid and cannot figure out what I am doing wrong. After watching this, I think I am kicking my back foot out into the skid but cannot figure out how to break this habit. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. 🙏🏼

[@robzbobz]

7:17 @Malcom Moore So since we need to push out pegs into the board to get that reverse camber for tighter carves, does that mean a wider stance would potentially make this more difficult?

[@mikeanonymous523]

Do you apply the torsional twist while you extend your leg? Seems like edged change happen very quickly for torsional twist to take effect

[@jianjian2bDr.]

hello, malcolm. I have a question that I find a hard to carve on steep terrain with this technique. Do i have to lower my body more or add more edge angle. thank you!

[@kristiscates2285]

I just watched the video about using your "levers" to initiate a turn. Front knee kver the board and back knee follows, theb front knee opens up and back knee follows.....so with the turns in this video, are you still initiating with your knees and just builing on those turns? Love your videos! Thank you!

[@malcolmmoore]

Yeah I'm always using the knees and hips over the board at the edge change, just explaining it in a bunch of different ways across these videos!

[@DAM1DAM]

Great videos having problem with not bending knees much should I increase stance width? My height is 183 and stance width 56 cm thanks hope to come for private lessons in France with you!

[@Evan_prits]

Hello there,l love your videos! In this one I noticed you rode a button lift (sigh). As a begginer I find it extremely difficult not to fall riding one, I tried practising on the baby lift conveyor and I figured out that putting the metal thingy high behind my back rather than betwin my legs makes a huge difference. On that note I wanted to ask if you tuck the poma/button bar inside your back armpit as I *think* is what's going on in the video?! Is it helpful? Is it more tiring? Thank you in advance and keep up the excellent work! cheers

[@malcolmmoore]

Hey yeah lots of snowboarders don't like button lifts/t bars. Here's a link to a video I've done on how to ride them... kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqKciGhpdp2Deacsi=R0GPUjYCJjqCqmaK I've actually made two! Hope one helps you out!! 😊🙌✌️

[@Evan_prits]

@@malcolmmoore thank you for your reply! Cheerio

[@mustafozmen1855]

Hey bro👋👋i ve been watching your videos for a few times and loved your board..try to catch the brand read the comments but i couldn t see.. please beat my curiosty 😃 which brand is it ??

[@malcolmmoore]

This is the ride warpig here! Right now I'm on the bakery benetar one though!

[@mustafozmen1855]

@@malcolmmoore Thanks dude 🙏🏻

[@peterg.r.o6251]

men,great tips,I just noticed we got same boots and bindigs combo..imperials x contact pro

[@malcolmmoore]

Love the way the unions ride but I have some durability issues, so I'm gonna switch to cartels this season, if the lifts ever open here that is!

[@peterg.r.o6251]

@@malcolmmoore can't go wrong with Cartels 😀

[@jamesparker3822]

I thought the back drop looked familiar. I'm a les deux alpes regular. I'm at mont genevre for first time on wednesday if they dont close the borders by then 🤷‍♂️ I might have to pop over for a few lessons next season. I've been boarding for years but never had a single lesson. My riding is littered with bad habits and i need a pro to tear my riding apart and fix it

[@malcolmmoore]

I can always help tear it apart 😂 But yeah, I'm panicking everything's going to shut down pretty soon! Montgenevre is right on the Italian border too, fingers cross everything stays open a little longer!

[@jamesparker3822]

Hahaha it's what I need and the only way I learn. Yeah it's getting a bit crazy isnt it. Hope it works out for you and doesnt stay like this for too long

[@sinkoyash7221]

my height 188, kessler snowboard 176 all terrain. it’s quite stiff. is it ok for carving? isnt too long?

[@alexhe1987]

My board is a V rocker. Is it hopeless for snapping and all that cool stuff towards the end of the video? Thanks for these great contents.

[@malcolmmoore]

You can still get it to work but you won't get the same snap that cones from a cambered board. The main positives for v rocker are helping beginners to initiate turns and added float in the powder. All you'll need to do is be a little more active over the top of your board to spread the weight to where you want it. Generally you need to bend your knees a little wider to engage your edge fully. I have a flat based board and find myself doing this alot.

[@alexhe1987]

@@malcolmmoore Thanks for the advice, will give it a try.

[@junmizuta6476]

You can make it work with a v rocker. Just need to tip the board on a steeper angle. So its hopeless on icy conditions.

[@alantang9290]

Good work with your videos bro.. just wondering, what are your bindings angle set at?

[@malcolmmoore]

+18 and -12

[@kaleoscreations]

Does “pushing the board into reverse camber” work the same on rocker boards as well?

[@malcolmmoore]

Not to the same extent no, however you'll be hard pressed to find a full rocker board these days. This will still work pretty well with hybrid rocker boards.

[@byshaun001]

Nice Video! Always learns a lot from you really appreciate that. Quick question relate to 10:16 when you mentioned that you will pull your leg&board for an advanced carving turn. After looking at the demo after that, It looks very similar to the another video you posted about down unweighted turn which seems more referring turn lower the body rather than pull the leg though the demo looks very similar. Could you help clarify a little bit when you have time?

[@malcolmmoore]

Yeah what I start to refer to there is essentially a down unweighted turn, I just didn't want to get too bogged down with what that is in this video. I say essentially because they are in fact closer to retraction turns here which are very similar to down unweighted turns but have a few subtle differences, and in fact it is possible to make a turn that is partly a retraction but also partly a down unweighted turn. 😂 Sorry probably not clarifying much here. I will hopefully make a video on retraction turns in the future so long as the lifts open up... But the main takeaway from this video is that it is more about the actual turn (a carved turn) and then at 10 minutes I get onto how a down unweighted edge change can help put you in a strong position for a carved turn. But a down unweighted turn should really just be called a down unweighted edge change as that is in fact all it is. You could make a skidded down unweighted turn too. But bring that edge change into your carving and then it can help! Hope this helps, let me know if I've just made things worse!

[@byshaun001]

@@malcolmmoore It make totally sense. Highly appreciate your such detailed response. We will all then look forward to your future retraction turn video! Definitely one of the best snowboard channel on youtube!

[@alexli1253]

​@@malcolmmoore Hey Malcolm absolutely awesome videos! I got the same question as Boyuan. If the latter part of the video is about combing down unweighted edge changing with the carved turns, would you say it is up unweighted edge change in the first half of the video where you demonstrated standing up to release pressure for edge changing? Another thing here that's been puzzling me, in up unweighted turns we stand up/extend to release pressure, at the same time we also extend the legs to apply pressure to make a reverse camber for a better grip in carving, how come we are both releasing pressure and applying pressure using the same extension movement? The same goes for flexing legs to release pressure in down unweighted turns, I somehow recall there is a flexation movement to put pressure on the new edge right after standing up in the up unweighted edge change. Would you please also provide some insights here?

[@malcolmmoore]

@@alexli1253 the extension of your legs applies pressure to the board and gives grip. But when you reach that high point and you have stopped extending you effectively release that pressure. In an up unweighted turn the edge change happens as you reach that high point, therefore the first part of the turn after the edge change you are not actively applying pressure through the board. You need to wait until you are in a low position to then push against the board. This doesn't mean its not effective though, in lots of scenarios you don't want to apply extra pressure immediately after the edge change, but you need it towards the end. An example could be short turns on a steeper piste. In down unweighted you push out throughout the turn, thus applying pressure to the board, but at the edge change very quickly drop down so that you can then apply pressure to the board early on in the turn. Hope this helps!

[@alexli1253]

@@malcolmmoore Thanks for the detailed explanation! Since we are dropping position after each edge change in an up unweighted turn to get prepared for the next edge change, are we essentially doing the opposite of applying pressure? In the same sense, why are we applying pressure right after edge change in a down unweighted turn? What is the role of pressure in each turn right after edge change?

[@Indigo897]

Hello Malcolm, i own GNU Carbon Credit which Rocker Type is "Original Banana". Does all of this apply to this kind of board too? Did i need to do something more or less because of my board shape?

[@malcolmmoore]

Nah, all board can work with this, they'll just have a slightly different feel to them

[@cscsw]

when you change edge, do you apply more pressure on the front foot first for fraction of sec to initiate or just apply the same pressure to both feet at the same time?

[@malcolmmoore]

Front foot first 👍

[@zephyr707]

great vid! is a cross under turn similar to the down unweighted turn?

[@malcolmmoore]

Hey, I'm actually going to be making a video on the subtle difference between the two this winter, when resorts in France are allowed to open that is! In a cross under turn your center of mass, upper body, stays following the same line whilst your legs are retracted up underneath you, hence why they are sometimes called retraction turns. in a down unweighted turn, although you are in the same low position at the edge change, your body and center of mass still moves laterally over the board. It is however often possible to do a bit of each one, especially as you start picking up a bit of speed. In fact some of the turns at the very end of this video are more similar to cross under, or retraction, turns! My bad, whoops!

[@zephyr707]

@@malcolmmoore awesome, thanks for the breakdown, very much looking forward to that vid! those turns at the end where you are whipping your legs and board into the next turn look very fun

[@weebleapplesmooooo]

Hi, by extending do you mean kicking your whole front leg into the board?

[@malcolmmoore]

Yeah, pushing both legs back against the board, sorry for the late reply!

[@vt1707]

Hey malcom, i will be in Val Thorens in January, who are the best snowboard instructors there, and what is the costs? thanks

[@malcolmmoore]

Hello, I live in alpe d'huez so I don't actually know any instructors in Val Thorens, nor their costs I'm afraid!

[@Rotaks]

Whan I push legs into the board (to bend it) I push out the edge from the carving line (my board sliding down). So I think it's more complex than just simply "push the board with legs". I think it's something about "direction of push"(?) Maybe something that this guy talking about kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoqcdmeZjN51eLc

[@shofarsogood7504]

Can you squeeze your knees together to forcefully de-camber the board? Is that a thing? It feels as if it's decreasing the sidecut radius of the board. I'm still experimenting with it.

[@malcolmmoore]

Yeah you can do, I sometimes do it a little but at the end of a carved turn to pull the board back up in a tighter arc. Think of it more as getting most your weight on the back foot and pulling your front foot up, because at the end of the turn that's where your weight will be more effective anyway. I dont do it at the start of the turn because then you can't really do anymore to tighten the radius, you cant be progressive with your movements, and you can get kind of stuck just holding a position. So yeah, you can do it, but build to it throughout the turn is my advice!

[@shofarsogood7504]

Malcolm Moore I'll try it. Thanks. I am new to your channel. I'll check your videos but I have an idea for you if you haven't made such a video yet. Shoulder alignment. When I was younger I remember guys stalking about a pole on your shoulder exercise but I did not understand.

[@jeansandmyshirt]

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

[@malcolmmoore]

+18 -12 👍

[@jeansandmyshirt]

@@malcolmmoore have you tried both positives like +21 +6?

[@malcolmmoore]

When I raced boardercross I had +21 and 0, but that's as much as I've gone!

[@jeansandmyshirt]

@@malcolmmoore thanks im trying to figure out best stance for fast carving or shorter turns. Im an intermediate just started to learn this season and always stayed with the 15-15 but it made my back leg sore from heel side turns. I thought its my technique but after switching both positive angles.my back leg isn't sore anymore. Strange

[@junanqu1921]

I am getting myself confused between unweighted turns and cross over turns now…. So crossover turns are changing edges by extending the legs while unweighted turns are changing edges by bending the legs?

[@malcolmmoore]

Yeah exactly, crossover are also called up unweighted, and crossunder are also called down unweighted. Basically the fist you extend your legs to initiate the edge change, the second you drop down just before the edge change. Often the movements aren't all that big though, down unweighted movements are generally most pronounced in powder or bumpy terrain. Up unweighted movements are never that big, because a super tall stance is not the most high performance position!

[@ronnyc9506]

My back leg seem to get tired and doing all the work when I do the smaller/narrow curves down a steep hill, is that normal?

[@malcolmmoore]

Yeah your back leg will get tired, but you get used to it after a while!

[@junmizuta6476]

Malcom, I ride with tortionly initiated turns both skidded and carves. I find with the correct turn radius to match the speed i travel the board finds its edge automaticly. Any thoughts?

[@malcolmmoore]

I'm not entirely sure what you mean but it sounds like you're saying you are gripping your turns well therefore must be doing something right?

[@junmizuta6476]

@@malcolmmoore I mean that I use the tortion initiaton and keep the tortion flexed until I feel to change edge. I feel very stable and very easy to keep in control and balanced Slow speeds or very fast speeds do you see a possible down side to this tecnique

[@malcolmmoore]

@@junmizuta6476 ah I see, that's a good thing then! There's no downside really you just change the amount of tortional twist you use depending on the turn shape, for steep small turns alot of twist is required, but it's more of a quick one two movement for carved turns. However it ideally is present in all turns, so no downsides really!

[@junmizuta6476]

@@malcolmmoore Yes, thats generally how I ride. Back foot pretty much just being a passenger untill the need to increase the tortional twist to let the back side slide out of carving to scrub speed. As I feel speed checking at 80+kmph is very unstable (^_^;)). Maybe that would be an interesting topic for a video as alot of my friends counter rotate turns when wanting to scrub speed.

[@zearosn]

Just watched the vid because of the music lol

[@sagingmilk]

Maaan i wish i could practice on a wide open area like that 6:10 tighter carvings

[@yamz342]

What size are you riding for your weight / foot size? Cheers

[@malcolmmoore]

I'm on a 154 ride Warpig. 88kgs size UK 11 feet.

[@jqppos]

My toe edge carve feels great. But its kinda hard to carve on my heel edge. I tried to push down my heels harder but tend to slide out and fall on my ass. Any advice for the heel edge?

[@malcolmmoore]

I will make a video on this soon, but in the meantime this one from Xavier de la Rue is pretty handy! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYDcZqhtntOsZ5o

[@jqppos]

@@malcolmmoore thanks for the suggestion , I hope I can try it in January haha

[@nickig5538]

Awesome vid and instruction, thank you. Don't need the background music though. Makes it hard to hear you.

[@malcolmmoore]

Noted!

[@actionjackson666]

Ride the rails…link rail to rail for pure speed carving

[@lh7766]

I am so confused😂. In some of your videos you recommended to stay very low when turn, but this one you recommended to stand up 😢. Why is that ?

[@malcolmmoore]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2m5daaNqqesiNE This video should clear things up a bit 👍

[@headreddedstepchild6177]

What bindings do you have on that board

[@malcolmmoore]

Those are the union contact pros, I wasn't a fan as they kept loosening off, so I'm now on burton cartels!

[@headreddedstepchild6177]

@@malcolmmoore I have 2020 union Force on mine, so I was wondering if those were any better. Thank you!

[@malcolmmoore]

I love how they ride, just the ankle straps kept coming off!

[@headreddedstepchild6177]

@@malcolmmoore was it a workmanship issue or are the contact pro's junk

[@malcolmmoore]

It's in some of the older models, apparently it's sorted out now, but the screws weren't threaded properly. Basically you either got the problem right from the get go, or your bindings were fine!

[@styl3982]

anyone watching these that knows how to carve, but cant put it in words and now needs to learn switch? Nah probably just me

[@malcolmmoore]

I'll be doing some switch vids later this season, when the resorts in France finally open!

[@neilgilchrist3981]

Macklemore

[@malcolmmoore]

thrift shop

[@keepingitmellow]

Your Instagram link isn't working

[@malcolmmoore]

Cheers for the heads up I'll try and fix it when I'm back home later!

[@sycorax2716]

2:35 What are the things behind him?

[@andya999]

T bar

[@maxis7881]

Where do you get your Snowboard from

[@malcolmmoore]

It's the Ride Warpig, I bought mine online from TSA in the UK. If you're there you can click the link in the video description, but if you're elsewhere you can just Google it!

[@bombrman1994]

bro, my dream is to get this done just simply on green nothing fancy. Ill be trying a bunch and report back. I am gonna put on my ass, knee, elbow pads and push my limits

[@malcolmmoore]

Good luck with it man 👍

[@69Applekrate]

Kind of a good , instructive video BUT, is missing some very important content. There was NO mention of safety and consideration to other skiers/riders on the slopes! Carving is fun, it is the coolest BUT, it is potentially quite dangerous! Esp when you are crossing the run on your heel side. You are blind to people above you! It is MOST important to constantly look up the run and be aware of others when you are carving across the run! It was very unprofessional of the teachers here NOT to mention that . Be safe, be mindful of others and have fun. Hi not mentioning safety and consideration for others was the reason I disliked this video and for valid reasons mentioned

[@malcolmmoore]

Haha OK well thanks for the feedback 😀