Snowboard Lessons: Beginner to advanced skills progression at Adventure Ski & Snowboard School

[@oregonnich]

I'm not here for lessons, just watching this magic carpet.. . . .

[@user-ox7yp4zb5q]

oregonnich I

[@passer2by]

This thing is so cool!

[@AshyBoneVR4]

I'm just trying to figure out where I can go to ride one of these. I've been boarding for close to 10 years, but this just looks straight fun.

[@suyarman1943]

lol thats true

[@weslleybrito2370]

Achei que eu era o unico kk

[@PLVC3BO]

Been snowboarding for 10 years. I dont know why im watching this.

[@Gurbull]

me too )))

[@nickcastle8269]

LeCaissie I'm right there with ya😂

[@AI3THEANSWER]

me as well

[@DewyAF]

the indoor snowboarding thumbnail caught my attention

[@gamepro1565]

LeCaissie +

[@FeralLogic]

I want one of these magic carpets in my garage!

[@Antox68]

+Victor Voodre seriously? it sux

[@FeralLogic]

Is there a better alternative - besides having to take time off work, travel to a location where they actually have snow, and pay for lodging, etc?

[@Antox68]

Victor Voodre That machine is made for teaching, not for having fun. It is slow as hell, even for the noobiest of noobies, and it doesn't even compare to the sensation of gliding on fresh snow. Trust me, I'm a snowboarder

[@FeralLogic]

and I'm a noob beginner that has very little access to snowboarding opportunities. It would be great to have access to such a thing (probably not ACTUALLY in my garage) a few weeks prior to the one week I get to take off work and head to the mountains. It would reduce the amount of pain I go through the first and second day, relearning to snowboard.

[@halyn1986]

actually it has adjustable speed and it has quite a high speed at the top end. dork

[@ivanangelov8825]

This artificial slope looks so cool and relaxing, and instructor's technique is so smooth!

[@slangingiron4016]

You should watch me ride!

[@АндрейГуро-ф6ъ]

his technique is incorrect, you should not move your hip forward. To move your weight on your front leg, you should bend it and straighten your back leg in one time.

[@vortex21jw]

​@user-yu5nw5dt3b also using the bar is gonna be bad technique as is gives you inproper shoulder positioning meaning people will kick there turns around more

[@johnhueynpark]

I've been riding for years but after 1 lesson on 1 of these I learned so much. It harder than real snow and you don't have to think about hitting anyone or anyone hitting you plus it's not cold, great workout.

[@pietjan4360]

I know 5 years ago but can you tell me cuz I did 4 lessons on a moving carpet thing do you think that I can do slopes in the snow

[@johnhueynpark]

@@pietjan4360 I can't say 100% but, it's better than lessons on real snow. If you can stop the carpet you stop in the snow. I'm a border btw

[@MattFoleysGhost]

@@pietjan4360 100% Just got back from trying to Snowboard in Whitefish. It was terrible because I wasn’t prepared and didn’t take lessons. If you can switch from heel to and carve S’s like in this video you’ll do just fine. Start on a bunny slope warm up, then a green for a couple of runs and go from there. You’ll be absolutely fine.

[@Gavolak]

Last week I saw a guy show up at the wrong lesson on accident and when the instructor told him to do go down the hill the best way he could, he buttered his way all the way down. Afterwards he found out the class was for beginners and the freestyling class he meant to go to was the next group over. Idk why but this reminded me of that a little

[@TheKrazieness]

He's a pro carpertboarder

[@AzNightmare]

*3 years later, I've improved a lot since I first started. I stumbled upon this video and though it was ridiculous, but it turned out to have helped me a lot. Due to the fact it's on a conveyor belt, he's able to explain and show the techniques in repetition. Something a typical instructional video won't be able to if you're on a mountain with uncontrolled circumstances.*

[@Pendragon501]

You people can say what you want but this video was easily the quickest and most informative video on how to snowboard I've ever seen. My first time out I was snowboarding like a champ because of this guy. Worked for me!

[@monistermat2093]

So I got this on my recommendation but I don't care it bring me nostalgic memory cuz I got lucky that I tried snowboarding for the first time last year and my friend was a snowboard trainer and finally let me go with him it was a blast

[@Viking445]

Damn that thing must generate soooooooo much static charge!!

[@MrAndres9545]

I live in the Caribean, I dont know why I am watching this

[@carterochristie]

Do you surf?

[@MrAndres9545]

Carter to go to the school

[@francisregala9342]

Medical School?

[@mareksumguy1887]

Because you know whats good for you.

[@Chebab-Chebab]

I live in Jakarta.

[@scanomite1976]

just stated snowbording with my 10 y.o. son earlier this week in the alps. we both fell in love with it. we did it w/o lessons and had our share of hard falls. this is a great beginner lesson and i will use the principles you showed in your vids. thanks for posting.

[@balliner70]

The no doubt best Beginner video out there!! i started this season with my buds say take the big hills get some big falls and your instincts will kick in they have but omg this would have made life a billion times easier had a lot of sore ass!

[@MissySimpleM]

I'm not a beginner anymore, I just clicked on this because I couldn't believe there's a snowboard treadmill. SO COOL!

[@johnmarcotte7219]

After watching this my skills improved dramatically, out of all the videos I've seen on youtube yours helped me the most- thanks so much dude! For the other comments - I'd push ya all down a hill too.

[@CEMIII70]

I can't speak for everyone but this video worked for me. Take my notes. I lean / lead in the direction i'm going from the hips down through my legs; not by turning my chest. Most of the weight is in the front leg for control, direction & speed. The tail does act as a rutter. The more weight you put on your tail leg the more you level out to stop, switch & turn. For heal turn_ ass out_ toes up_ feel pressure in your calves. For toe turns hips fwd_ heals up_ you'll feel pressure in your thighs.

[@jamieballantyne8458]

This is the best concise fun lesson I've ever seen, the moving carped and removeable bar would allow easy progress and the way the guy teaches would probably allow progress through the really slow bits of learning process. That padded bar would provide a great balance aid. Wish I had learned this way.

[@sidmartin7812]

I took this school years ago(98 I believe)Got lessons for a gift. Best thing ever. Learn in a comfortable environment. You don't get a wet. After my lessons I was skipping the bunny hill. Black diamonds by end of season. PS need to tune up your skills this is the place.

[@Mike-01234]

I learned to ski on the moving carpet when I lived in CA 30 years ago it makes learning at the mountain a lot faster because you can get past all the first day stuff at home. It's not going to replace learning but I wish I had that carpet when was learning to board.

[@ethanmcw4953]

I’ve been skateboarding for a little over two years now I can’t wait to see how snowboarding compares!

[@kittipikatsu]

Tried this the other day on similar set up... you make it look ridiculously easy!

[@ricecakeFTW]

Alot of people are saying Bad teacher? At least he's willing to put something up and help others out. I think this will help alot of new riders especially with the intimidation factor or getting on and off the lift. This helps build confidence and removes the fear of falling and making mistakes on the slopes. As an instructor, we all know new riders that are scared, aren't learning anything nor or they having fun. Give the guy and the school some credit.

[@schnarfel]

thanks for this lesson... definitely learning good things. Im checking out a place near my house for carpet learning; definitely will go to the mountain soon after it starts snowing round here. Cheers and sorry to all the non-noobs for my noob moves in the mountains of Snoqualmie Pass and Stevens Pass!

[@svitale75]

summer training problem solved! This outstanding video shows the flexing of the board as no other videos can. THANKS!

[@CaramelCarm]

im snowboarding for the first time tomorrow..this is the best lesson ive seen

[@hook86]

That carpet thing is cool as hell

[@kristofferljungberg5057]

think powder up to your hips, look outside and see more powder then then your picture in your head. i know what i prefer.

[@Nagim-d3z]

@@kristofferljungberg5057 True, but this is obviously only for learning technique. It's cheaper, WAY more efficiënt and harder to fall. I have 4 lessons planned and am going on a week trip to Austria 2 days later

[@ritamonroy5524]

@@kristofferljungberg5057 Obviously I would rather do that than be on some lame carpet, but it's not like you can snowboard every day in deep powder.

[@kristofferljungberg5057]

@@ritamonroy5524 after 700 hour a year on a snowboard this looks lame. wake boarding must be 100 times more fun, but i have't tried carpet. i would love see him ride on snow, his Technic looks poor on the carpet. pretty sure he dose the same mistakes on snow too. can you spot them?

[@Sid6902]

I did this in the late 90’s best gift I ever got!

[@irod7]

THE BEST VIDEO FOR BEGINNERS!!! I CANT WAIT TO GET TO THE MOUNTAIN AND PRACTICE.

[@jonathan3962]

I don’t know what it is but watching this is really satisfying.

[@richardbandey9739]

Great instructional video, anyone learning or wanting to learn to board this is everything you need to know to get started

[@EldiwynPG]

I learned a good amount from this. Thank you!!! Learning on your own is hard in my opinion without knowing the way on how to do it. so thanks!

[@agnieszkakosinska-waloch2052]

Because of this movie I learn much more than ever. Thank you

[@calvinsunshineboy]

This video is so helpful!!! I'm gonna try it tmr at Hunter Mountain!!!Can't wait...

[@tsnsp]

I'm interested in seeing a toeside stop... Look at that toe overhang.

[@hockeyheather3321]

First time I took lessons to board, I fell A LOT and always broke my fall with my hands causing my wrists to swell up. Found out a 4 months later that I had a fractured ankle and torn ligament from an injury 6 years prior to that. This explained why my shins felt like they were on fire and burning the entire way down the hill. I'd love to try this again because it looks like so much fun but I just don't know if I can do this anymore at 43y/o. :(

[@daniel-parkertrollers6124]

This really helped me snowboard faster and better

[@daddydox]

Thanks for the video very helpful for understanding the body mechanics involved in snowboarding....nice moves at 6:38 your AWESOME!!!!

[@_____J______]

This is place, this moving carpet, where everyone should learn it first time. Job well done

[@BrianMorrison617]

great idea! I really like the language! I wish I had this 10 years ago and cant wait to show this to my GF before she starts snowboarding.

[@kayakr07]

Please don't. It's dated and she'll eat snow if she does what he's telling her to do.

[@unclesam997]

Yeah and she'll probably dump you

[@WestonHagerMTB]

I've watched as many how to snowboard videos as I can because I'm going to Breckenridge this week end and this video was the most helpful

[@Princeofgryphondell]

I learned more from you than my beginners lessons teacher at Steven's Pass in Washington state. consider me subscribed!

[@ElFouFou86]

Very good video for beginbers!! We see your feet very well and can hear you clearly!!!! Thanks!!

[@jtmagx]

the time and effort it takes to make, edit, upload, this video, all to help others creating a free lesson, and still 1,000+ low lifes feel the need to sh!t on it with a thumbs down is absolutely pathetic. but the goods guys out number the trash by plenty so keep up the good work and would love to learn more about this machine and the name of the material your riding on ??

[@advski1]

Hi JT, I usually don’t reply to posts on KZbin or Facebook, but I appreciated your comments so much I’m making an exception. I’ve even posted underneath the video that there is a more recent, more technically correct one, still people keep commenting on the bindings and other issues but there are some good points to the video and over 2 million people have viewed it so I’ll leave it up there even though we have a better one that we added to our KZbin channel about 3 years ago. The material is carpet. Email me or call me through my website www.adventureski.com, if you have any more questions.🏂⛷❄️

[@nadiasrabbits6384]

very clear instructions for beginners. Since I'm a beginner and it's very clear to me!

[@KateVidaure]

Love this video, thank you , I’m now subbed. Definitely a lesson I get, no fluff in between.

[@seanyboy107]

I was more amazed to see a carpet that moved.... I might be getto, never seen this before and I've been boarding for 7 years

[@gregmcintyre8051]

I want one of those moving carpets in my house!! Great training video.

[@arr4ws]

dude is rocking early 90's airwalk. Respect

[@cashred13]

just as a point of reference i've been a nationally certified snowboard instructor for the last 8 years , hope it helps!

[@CyberMew]

Hope you guys can do an updated video after 9 years!

[@kamalkurl]

please load more videos of this instructor. he's really good at explaining

[@gdup813]

Great vid this really helped me step my boarding skills up after viewing this vid my second time on the mountain I had a lot more balance and control on maneuvering down the mountain. I recommend this video to all beginners it will save you a lot of time of falling on ur ass lol again great vid!!

[@Malyjurek]

this is one of the best training video's I have seen ... Thank you nice job done..

[@jasonsuby5242]

Great explanation, just wish there was more emphasis placed on an athletic stance where our ankle range of motion is greatest in order to affect the board.

[@anagalbana]

Im starting snowboarding lessons next season, wish me luck!

[@RadioactiveGoose]

I really hate those rolling carpets under my feat. I once hit my head really hard on that rail. They make you fall extra fast. One thing is for sure, If you manage to handle these things you will have no problem in real snow.

[@theo69691000]

Helmet nuff said

[@JV-sl9uy]

lol

[@SynQ86]

It's so obvious what you need to do. I had to most fun learning it by myself and it didn't take long at all. It's way to obvious what you need to do to snowboard down the mountain that i sometimes can't understand why you would take lessons for that.

[@debbiescott9709]

My son loved his birthday gift from his grandparents. Exactly as described

[@needfriends8422]

I know how to snowboard, I’m just here to watch Aladdin on his magic carpet lol

[@HardwareAddiction]

This guy explains really REALLY well. Thanks so much.

[@natekowalsky6787]

HardwareAddiction nooooo

[@RobotMowerTricks]

Probably one of the best demonstrations. I would put more emphasis on turning your shoulders before/during turning your board. And highlight that the weight on the front foot if really important (since snowboarders lean back because they are doing down a mountain, most people think their weight is on their back foot, but you can actually lean back, but have your weight on your front foot - you just need an incline to do it).

[@nickparodi1137]

+Hezekiah Domowski Yeah but once you start getting into advanced dynamic turns you want to start your turns with your ankles the turn starts from the ankles and then work your way up.

[@lindseyt670]

I'm just learning this year and this was sooo helpful thank you!

[@SmallSkaterFreak]

Ahh very informative. All the videos I’ve seen on toe edge turns don’t show what happens with the feet. I see now you lift your right heel up. Thanks!

[@aaronsmith9092]

Victoria Marie good god don’t listen to this idiot for the love of all things snowboarding please do not listen to him

[@hazelmchugh6402]

that's an amazing idea! thank you for the Lesson! I wish I had a moving carpet thing in idaho

[@melayshachao-sar3942]

Oh my gosh. xD You are so fabulous with those hip Turing :3

[@FlyFlicks]

Thought i was the only one who noticed that.

[@StephanieHua]

toe stopping was hard for me. Thank you for this video!

[@easterislandstatue4059]

As cool as this magic carpet is. Nothing beats the real thing :)

[@dumptuckk]

I agree, this would not be very similar to real snow.

[@thegod6750]

/b/ -__- it doesnt even make sense that someone could learn from going on this and holding the bar thing

[@johnandmorehb3422]

For learning nothing beats the carpet. There is no slope as long as the carpet. You don’t lose any minute waiting on a lift. With the big mirror in front you see exactly what you do wrong. Perfect way to learn and improve your skills.

[@TheOriginalCryptoPimp]

@@thegod6750 it make perfect sense. That's why you take this lesson first than the mountain lessons. It'll speed up the learning and you'll understand your instruction much better when you get on the mountain.

[@haragiri5996]

Am I the only one who noticed that the board is too small for him and that his bindings aren’t tied correctly?

[@AAAAAAndreyAndreev]

THANK YOU

[@VAGHUNTR]

it looks like its for a nine years old lol

[@tobiasb.2026]

Probably because of the difference in grip on the carpet instead of snow

[@vitaliyshvetsdds7417]

They use smaller boards on carpet than on snow.

[@jonnysvirtualtour]

No speed, he does not need longer board for stability.

[@crapcatsky]

Great! Finally I know how to use this carpet slide facility thing that stands in my cupboard...

[@halfcabking]

i dont understand why he lifts his back foot up between turns

[@Infinikonian]

Maybe because he can't carve the carpet :D

[@NeuQN]

that's exactly what I was thinking.... bad form...

[@halfcabking]

I went to sia in Denver a few weeks ago and tried it myself to find out. it's to help show the movement I was told. I also was able to turn just fine without the moment . feel free to check it out

[@DaarthPingas]

because you need to take pressure off your back foot to keep pressure on the front edge of the board, which is what controls your direction. if you lean too far back, you'll have next to no turning ability. also, on steeper terrain, it's usually necessary to "jump into" the turns if you don't have enough space or need to slow down quick. even in the description, he's talking about how people are complaining about an over-emphasis about weight over the front foot. in my experience, the biggest issue with people learning to snowboard is an inability to lean into the hill. it's a natural reflex, and it's also difficult to relearn that weight shift when riding on switch as well.

[@halfcabking]

@@DaarthPingas hey thanks for your response. I've since tried these things . Weight forward is a must when learning to snowboard so when we twist the board it will engage the edge faster of course. But what these things do is force a beginner to get too far forward and then pivot turn. So I think these are not a great learning device. Also whe teaching it depends on how steep your learn to ride area is for.that lean. I say 60% on front always.

[@johnr1001]

Most helpful I've ever seen!! I want that magic carpet! Where can get one? Every resort should one.

[@Ken2234]

im trying to look for videos for my bro. Hes going to try it this winter and this looks really good.

[@abigailwalsh191]

More detail into linking turns please xx

[@supared25]

Looks like a great way to learn and advance. I'm kind of jealous of the all year round playability.

[@MarcioPuga]

Thanks a lot for this video! It saved me so much time!

[@mikeyvan44]

Everyone saying they want this magic carpet. But I can’t imagine the rug burn you get when you face plant.

[@claesyoungberg1695]

Thank You! This really tied it all together!

[@timobreumelhof88]

Very clearly explained. But he is lifting his back foot on the turn initiations.We all do that, but not someone who starts snowboarding, without that little jump short turns like these are much more difficult IMO.

[@gadsenkersczwyk9121]

watch this stoned, it's pretty good

[@fabianenderle1999]

haha I am and it's something that I can't stop watching

[@SPACESHARK420]

you know.. if i weren't... i would not found this stuff haha... dont know how i manage to come here 🤔

[@sterlingarcher606]

Anything can be good if you're stoned

[@DaxterAs]

Bro i thought the bar was moving straight over a long as rubber mat for like half the video

[@89strimfox]

Gotta love the old school division 23 and airwalk freeride boots!

[@williamkuryaki]

thanks for the video bro .. very useful for a beginner like me . now I see the technique in the turns

[@ryanbrady4556]

You need a wider board dude!

[@andydo3303]

Are his bindings on backwards?

[@andreasalander3449]

Ah nevermind, saw it now.. What a teacher.. ;)

[@grahambuchan4935]

i was thinking the same thing!!

[@steventurner1628]

They are backwards. At least his straps are. The ratchets are supposed to be facing outwards not inwards.

[@gus4327]

Yes definitely

[@mxer294]

hahaha, good spot

[@andizukifoo]

Very helpful for an adult learner. Thanks!

[@mallyj15]

Best lesson I've seen so far! Thank you for the advice about hip placement for toe vs. heel. Haven't heard it before, but it'll come in handy this season!

[@bnieken]

Wow. bunch of angry people I guess. Everyone has their own methods of learning/teaching. I personally prefer to hit the snow, but he's in SoCal wearing shorts, so he's making do with what he has available. This is a good lesson for beginners

[@suf3117]

Brian Nieken no it isn’t this guy’s form is ridiculously bad, and sure you can learn and go down easy runs steering with your back leg. But as soon as you try progressing and going down a black diamond run you’re fucked

[@MrDickhead47]

Brian Nieken he’s got right/left bindings on wrong. Cmon

[@_marcus_does_]

I love your training slope!

[@alexoi87]

hmmm. at 1:18 is where i would actually say yes. transfer our weight forward to the downhill leg by shifting our hips over our front foot. --- at this point you want to turn your hips to initiate the turn. (if you lean like he does at slow speed or shallow inclines you will only loose balance) By twisting the hips in the new direction your legs will naturally twist and do the work for you. Remember to keep your eyes/head an shoulders pointing in the direction you want to go :)

[@nico74321]

man that carpet machine, what a machine! i want one ! so i can snowboard in summer at the backyard

[@NikolaVa87]

The best lesson for shure!

[@chancetaylor1237]

hey great video for the young boarders to the cause!!! good stuff

[@alanmlkbanda]

Man I need to go to a place like that, definitely worth it

[@cristianozola1316]

Thanks for this video!! Very good instructions!!

[@AllexMenezes]

Best lesson ever! Thanks.

[@jeebs9]

I've been snowboarding for 7-8 years. This video is how I learned with only one lesson.

[@Taooflu]

Thanks for the vid. Other videos because they wear gear you can’t see the c curve on the toe edge which is so critical!

[@theHAHA111]

Honestly snowboarding is so easy to pick up, this would be good for someone who never been on snow before.

[@mushieslushie]

I've seen this thing outside Hansen's so many times, but never knew it moved. Also I have no idea how I ended up here.

[@wastedscal]

Great how to video, only "flaw" is seeing linked turns by pulling the back foot up to raise the board. Might work on carpet but you'll lack of edge on snow