Snowboarding Clips and Tips with Giri Watts

[@RayVillaraza]

You're one of the biggest reasons why everyone is carving these days. Thanks so much Ryan!

[@StreetSinner]

Plus he brought back pole planting and set the world side-slipping record, nearly.

[@stevezimmerman5644]

Awesome to see Giri back with you man. He is a master & always has insightful tip & exercises. Enjoy that fresh snow!

[@chuck__van]

An instant like for any video involving Giri going low (all of them). Love it when you guys team up. My APSI instructor had us to the 3 click challenge. Felt super unnatural but very quickly highlighted poor body position and helped me discover that i wasn't using my ankles and knees enough to drive the board.

[@T25de]

Chuck Van Going to try thstcmyself

[@chuck__van]

@@T25de it doesn't feel nice but will help your riding.

[@lucifermorningstar4448]

Great video Ryan, useful tips. I love watching you and Giri shred! It’s so good to have you back on KZbin. Damn I’ve missed you! Happy Shredding and QAPLA!

[@MegaK00k]

Always hyped to see Giri riding. Style for days. Glad there’s more to come.

[@user-py6zw4mu8e]

Fantastic stuff - great to see regular videos arriving from you again Ryan. And I love the ideas Giri comes out with - loosening straps!!! I wish we had some snow here in Scotland so I can give it a go. Please, please - more pure music vids in the Smooth Snowboarding series. I learn so much from just watching these as well. I see the tash is back - ha ha!

[@thestravaiger8102]

You've been teaching for years 🤘

[@michaelafcadio]

Thanks for another great video! I appreciate that this video, in particular, shows what it's like carving in real conditions with other skiers and riders around. There are so many carving videos on KZbin showing a loan carver on the hill in freshly groomed pristine conditions with no traffic to contend with. It cannot be overstated how alert and aware of your surroundings (including uphill traffic), you need to be when carving. I always appreciate that your videos show this important aspect of carving. Stay safe out there, have fun, and CARVE ON!

[@TheSnowboardJourney]

So Giri buys an Orange Volcom in the same season I do??? Ha! Giri is an awesome instructor, I took a private with him last season and already texted him that I want another one this season. Solid dude, super sick.

[@BoardThroughThePain]

I love how you keep drilling safety 1st. I wish more people would watch your videos. You guys give snowboarders a good name homie. Also I have to ask. What was that gunshot noise at 4:33?

[@T25de]

Board Through The Pain Giri’s head was on a swivel! Put wings on that jacket he’s got the head rotation of an owl 🦉

[@RyanKnapton]

🙏. Thanks. The 'booms' were from ski patrol doing avalanche control stuff on the upper mountain (not open yet).

[@chuck__van]

@@T25de What a fact.

[@АлександрСмирнов-н4м]

@@RyanKnapton Красавчик👍👍👍👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@MikeyAntonakakis]

Always excellent seeing Giri in the vids!

[@_christian_sison_]

My favorite dynamic duo 🤟🏾

[@jasonjenkins6373]

I am from the near future!!!Congratulations on 100k subscribers before xmas!!! More than deserved should be up at half a mil big man ;-)

[@RyanKnapton]

🙏

[@T25de]

5:00 Watch Giri carve uphill and beat the chair lift!!! That’s qapla’

[@turb0b0ytim]

Giri is my favorite! He is so aware of his surroundings!

[@JohnathanBuckhouse]

Love the video buddy!

[@T25de]

Johnathan Buckhouse Johnny B dropping by !🤙🥦

[@joshuaarcher1337]

I see Giri pulling some butters like yours Johnathan!

[@chuck__van]

@@joshuaarcher1337 I was impressed with that to. And he was making it look so effortless... Im going to guess that Giri's Donek is way stiffer than JBs Archaic and has alot more camber. Full disclosure, I cant do any of those kinds of maneuvers on purpose.

[@mmlvx]

I'm definitely trying the 3-click challenge (when we get snow). Class I took, we had to try to carve with the heelstrap off (definitely need a leash, because at my skill level, you *will* come out of the bindings; maybe some of the kids I see no-boarding could do better). That was wild. 3-click challenge looks like a good drill for getting back to basics, like one-footing and riding the chair switch. Stoked to try it!

[@joshuaarcher1337]

Love the tips Ryan! I don’t blame you not being a fan of the 3-click challenge.

[@JackLee-bt6vt]

Team Donek putting in work!

[@stevenrailey9204]

Love the videos. Keep up the amazing work.

[@stephenmendoza7745]

Epic turns as usual!

[@rollingedges9469]

2:43! Epic superman heelside! Giri is a total hero!!! #myfavoriteturn

[@jonny3eyes]

Lesson requests, that's a hoot. Silly people, his videos are lessons.

[@T25de]

I’m super stoked seeing it dump at Breck!! I’m booked up and ready to visit again this ‘19/‘20 season! I’ll definitely be sporting the SideSlip hoodie!! My friends say I talk about snowboarding TOO much... HoustonSnowboarder has it tough!

[@stevesoler6740]

As a snowboarder in Miami, I am right there with you!

[@chuck__van]

Hahaha.... My friends start to roll their eyes when I start on it. On here os great because everyone is as stoked and up to discuss it as I am.

[@T25de]

Gotta follow what you love right!

[@chuck__van]

@@T25de have to 😃

[@chrisfollett9161]

I was watching another KZbinr that has a gimmick of sneakily making you think he is about to lay the most amazing tip on you and says, “like smash that Like button,” it makes me laugh almost every time. I even started liking your vids every time now because you are my favorite and supposedly it really helps drive viewers to the channel. You could easily work a similar strategy into your tutorial style videos. If they like they will subscribe.

[@scottknight8972]

Style for days boys!!🙏🏼🤙🏼 #SoSteezy

[@scottishcarver66]

In flat light i really struggle because i lack alot of feeling in my legs due to nerve damage as a kid. As a result i have to use what ever visual point of reference i can get. As light gets flatter i tend to ride at the edge of runs and where i can judge the shape of the snow against something it contrasts against like the tree line or a snow fence. If i dont have something i can get a visual contrast against i will follow another rider and watch there feet to get an idea of what im about to ride into :)

[@rosiedanedogtraining]

What are you riding in this? Always curious about the boards too. You're one of my favorites and I don't miss a video. Subscriber for life!

[@Max_Snellink]

Sick shred guys.. Keeping head up allows brain to get the horizon picture to aid Balance and makes looking around easier as the weight displacement through the spine doesn't upset the snowboard. 3 click challenge crazy man. Haha Qupla'!

[@АлександрСмирнов-н4м]

🔥🔥🔥🔥😁🔥🔥🔥🔥💣💣💣💣👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@basslickbasalsock]

Dude I love your videos, but Taos doesn't open until next weekend so I'm dealing with a bit of jealousy lol. Great tips! Can't wait to get on the mountain!

[@easystyle4747]

we need a tutorial on that giri heelside

[@SLCaptur3]

Amazing tip for low light! What are Giri's board specs and boot size?

[@T25de]

Oh yeah!!!!! Love it!! 🤙🥦🤙🥦

[@TallJakeW]

Do you have a list or anything for notifications about Donek Days? Or just watch your channel?

[@ellstackeradventures]

Love the tips

[@Clluthu]

that jacket is def dope af. but expensive af as well!

[@maxbombel877]

6:30 that is "the average nerd sideslipping down the hill" ;)

[@peteprokopchuk5224]

What bindings do you use?

[@HNM69]

What Gear was Giri riding? Would love to get some inspiration. (also maybe his weight?)

[@ryanklug5193]

That a park twin he's riding? I haven't seen one in person but taking a guess that's what he's shredding on

[@RyanKnapton]

Yup, he's in the park twin. I think built a bit stiffer (not 100% sure on that tho).

[@leninedamacenasanteiro6499]

What resort is that?

[@morgansmith1687]

God... I can’t wait to shred again. 2 more days

[@ilyastepanenko2841]

✌️Круто очень технично. Учусь у вас, спасибо.✌️👍

[@JP-mv6kk]

do you know what Giri's board specs are?

[@JamesDavis-kp4ll]

Just out of curiosity, last year I messaged him on the 'Gram asking him which model bindings he was using, it was obvious at that time that they were NOW. bindings & he said he was using the Drives but he was more than likely going back to Burton Cartels. What is he riding now? I know he can obviously do whatever he wants on either, but just wondering...,

[@Ben-py9no]

Rad!!!

[@stevenvietvu5714]

Do you still you the friendly Swede balaclava off amazon? Going snowboarding for the first time and looking to purchase that one.

[@RyanKnapton]

Yup, that's where I get em. Just got another two pack for my gf and I for the season. I get the "standard" (not Nordic) ones.

[@EmilysActiviTV]

I love getting low without touching the snow! Haha. Touching it too much feels unnatural