Steeper Slopes Talk Through - Tactics and Technique

[@Misanthropisme]

Bro I was out on the slopes and saw you yesterday! Didn't want to interrupt your lesson you were giving on Signal but it was cool to see you!

[@malcolmmoore]

That'll be me! ✌️

[@PedroPlckle]

I’m in Chantemerle now. Rocks starting to come through today. Should have done Alpe d’Huez 😊

[@Misanthropisme]

@@PedroPlckle Yeah it was awesome weather this past week, had our biggest snow storm for around 12 years. Powder was fantastic, especially around Villard.

[@grahambmiller]

Really very good video. I think this was the final piece of the puzzle for me. Have been snowboarding for 31 years, but your videos are making a real difference to how I am riding. Thank you!

[@malcolmmoore]

You're welcome 😊😊

[@Slonschtor]

No way, that's exactly my mistake (flipping the board too quickly and thus skidding) that I've tried to realise but could not on my own. Thank you A LOT. Need to get back on board asap now :) Your videos always make me a better rider. It seems counterintuitive to ride even smoother on steeps but in reality that makes all the sense. I occasionally did it smoothly and calmly and it felt just right. But I didn't understand that it's because I've changed the edge early.

[@Masimo275]

Exactly my situation lol! Thanks Malcolm for all the free tips :)

[@ermanakbay]

I've been snowboarding for 15+ years and recently revisiting my technique (never too late). These videos include really valuable tips and are all to the point. Appreciated

[@malcolmmoore]

Thanks so much 😊😊😊

[@RyanHasvold]

Wow your explanation of how the momentum carries and actually causes more skidding makes SO much sense but I had never thought about it that way. I definitely fall into the trap of rushing turns on the steep stuff. Excited to change that next time I go, thank you!

[@malcolmmoore]

Ah happy to hear this helped! 😊

[@fokusedone]

Ive watched a bunch of your videos before my first ride of my second season and let me tell you… my runs on the first day this year are MILES better than any run I did last year. Thank you!

[@malcolmmoore]

Ahh great news big congrats!!

[@graemecopland703]

Another really good and clear tutorial. Thank you. And if anyone is thinking about Malcolm's online course, I would recommend it. The same detailed instruction is all there but way deeper and in a structured, easy to follow format. I just need to take it to the slopes now.

[@malcolmmoore]

Ahh thank you so much!! Happy you like it 😊😊😊😊

[@mrerikstephens]

Can't wait to try "smooth arc" technique to help keep my edge and not skid down the slope.

[@malcolmmoore]

Many thanks, I appreciate the tip 🙏

[@opti2k4]

After this video finally a click happened in my head and I am no longer skidding at every turn. Applying back foot pressure was key ingrediant that I was missing and ofc be in a good position before turn initiation. Thank you Malcom!

[@scatterbrain1975]

Have been snowboarding for quite few seasons (almost 25 years). Love getting into details when it comes to technique. You are the only one Ive come across in all these years along with another great coach Neil McNab who makes absolute sense! The way you explain things is clear and effective. Managed to apply your theory on the slops straight away. Well done 👏🏻

[@SunSnowGravity]

Malcom, you're an amazing teacher! The "need to really quickly make an edge change" on steep is what I do and I just realized that! Now I need to work on the smooth arc. I suspect I will need an empty black slope as I cannot focus on analyzing what others are doing while trying to keep my balance

[@malcolmmoore]

Brilliant happy to help! And yeah you'll need quiet slopes to practice this 🏂🏽🏂🏽

[@jlomar6985]

Thanks Malcolm! Just what I needed, smooth arc in the heels turns! Didn't manage to avoid that skidded moment ❤

[@Bohemka27]

Another fantastic video, Malcolm. This one in particular really put some pieces in place for me. Not only have I been rushing turns on steep terrain into skids, but that has also introduced the dreaded hula-hoop maneuver, where my upper body and lower body are twisting in different directions as I'm just trying to kick the board around quicker. This is a HUGE eye opener for me. Thank you!

[@malcolmmoore]

You're welcome, hope it has helped!! 😊😊

[@tech_dave]

I was in Ischgl (Austria) 3 years before, my first time snowboarding in mountains. I tried it before a few times in a ski-hall in germany. I always felt fear going down the slope, also because i wear glasses.. and having glasses under ski-goggles is horrible.. uncomfortable and an additional hindrance, when you initially want to concentrate to ride down. Next week i will have an laser eye surgery where i afterwards hopefully never need glasses again. .And i promise you, because of your Videos, i will definitly step again into the bindings, and master the slope one day with your help. You ignite my passion for that sport. cheers and go ahead like what you do!

[@TheGoldenAtlantis]

Great video! I just bought your online course and have been practicing mellow slope carved turns. I was hoping to try them on steeper slopes, and this video is perfect for that! I’ll definitely dive back into your course for more tips. It’s been an excellent resource-thank you!

[@malcolmmoore]

Brilliant I'm so pleased! 😊😊

[@freight_train13]

In year 2 and this is exactly the video I needed! I also started leaning properly down the mountain and carving is so much easier. PS - love the course!!

[@RickWalker-e6o]

Of the four guys I try to pay attention to,you do a very elegant presentation.Won't say who is better,all have something to add.Your "Walk Over" vid has helped the most.Been on slope since three ,learned to ride in '04.Had to take a few years off.(caring for my late Wife) Just been difficult coming back.Thank YOU for the instruction and advice.Have a Great New Year! Cheers,Walker P.S I'm some where around Seventy,still able to keep up on skiis,bellylaugh-just the riding hasn't comeback,frustrating

[@malcolmmoore]

Nice, and yeah, take as much as you can from me and everyone else. A different perspective or someone else's way of explaining can always help!

[@desko27]

Thanks Malcolm, I am progressing to steeper terrains in which I tend to do a lot of skidded turns and I needed this video so much. I'll try practicing all of this!!

[@malcolmmoore]

You're welcome, enjoy!!

[@manuelmaka8083]

Super relaxed video, but at the same time very clear and certainly useful, thank you

[@leononea4117]

Malcolm, hi from Moldova! You’re awesome on board, great online lessons! A funny video with some of your fails on April fools day would be nice to see! Cheers

[@jarfrobinksss]

I'm in PNW and the rarity of conditions like this guy's posts is insane - maybe once a year if we're EXTREMELY lucky do we get bluebird + dry + powder. Usually only ONE of those three, and that is still rare. If it's a powder day, there's no blue sky, zero vis, freeways are shut down, or gets mega crowded and rained out. If it's a bluebird day or dry, it's thin/ice. NEVER have I seen all 3 together at a resort here - for this "once a year unicorn", drive 8 hours roundtrip and deal with all the pent up gang bangers forming massive lines - maybe get a shot at 1 already flattened line from all the freaks that sat in cars overnight. Alternative is: get a splitboard/backcountry training and head to avalanche terrain and cross your fingers....

[@malcolmmoore]

Is the PNW not good, does that not include whistler? When I rode there in the past conditions were insanely good! But maybe I've got my regions wrong!

[@jonw8uk1]

Snowboarding steep runs usually involves massive moguls. Never seen your encounter this 😅

[@malcolmmoore]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKfToWpmoZ5gpZosi=xpee9H3Um2py-GCx Here's a video of me riding some steep icy moguls. But honestly no we don't really get that many moguls here, you need soft snow to be pushed around, and you'll get them in places with more frequent heavy snowfalls. When I worked in Canada you got them alot more, but you also got way more powder days that I would happily take!

[@WaffleIron911]

​@@malcolmmooreThe PNW is great! I've ridden here my whole 30 years. Whistler could be considered PNW, depends if the previous poster include Canada or just the USA. While we usually get a decent snowfall, our snow is a bit wetter and heavier (Cascade concrete as we like to call it) compared to the light and fluffy powder Colorado might receive. If you ever come back check out Mt. Baker, Mt. Bachelor or Timberline/Mt Hood. As an advanced rider, I appreciate all your videos even if it's stuff I already know. You make the explanations very simple and easy to understand and it helps me with teaching and understanding even more! Keep up the great vids!

[@isaacyu267]

I bet this is because of the difference in attitude to “piste” and “off-piste” between North American and European resorts?

[@rodkoehler]

This reminds me of one drill I've internalized that I believe I learned from you. The drill where you make the closed turn, and even turn up the hill a bit. Then just roll back on the heels or forward on the toes, and the carves happen so easily. So you're basically using gravity to do the work of the carve.

[@roadtrip6075]

Thank you for this tutorial video!!! I was having that skidding down problem on steeper slopes. I will try this next time when I'm on the hill.

[@malcolmmoore]

Hope it helps!! 😊😊

[@jessiejb4684]

Im struggling with being stuck in skid turns on steeps just as he describes. Especially on moguls. I think a lot of it comes down to fear naturally preventing me from leaning in with the weight on my front foot. I have to try this while consciously reminding myself to weight my front foot so that I can turn rather than skid.

[@nickyviews]

Great video Malcolm. Your presence always gets me stoked for the new season. Where in Switzerland?

[@El-Burrito]

The footage looks amazing, the new camera sells itself

[@pauljarine]

Thank you for all of the knowledge sir! Maybe the next video building off this could be how to do all this in traffic. For me all the runs that I’m going to try are also the same for every other person at the resort. Thank you.

[@jakubondrak1922]

This weekend I rode the T-bar for my first time. I had seen your video about how to ride a T-bar beforehand to be prepated. But I can't imagine myself as "regular" and be on the right side of the T 😂. I have to say that all my 4 rides were quite stressful 😮

[@Yaas90]

Thank you for breaking this down so clearly!

[@malcolmmoore]

Any time!

[@Yaas90]

@ Will be putting this into practice this evening, especially the little relaxed upwards movement between turns.

[@JollyOrfali]

I’ve been watching you for at least 2 seasons now and my riding has definitely improved because of your tips, thank you Malcom! I gotta ask you and all about turning on the really steep stuff tho like double black hardest runs of the resort; is it bad technique that I’m not making those arc turns? I always thought on the steep expert level stuff you want to change your edge as quickly as possible and not worry about form. Thanks in advance guys, much love!

[@shocka144]

i think for really steep slopes you don't carve - i think! Malcolm has a video on this i remember seeing, it's about getting the board round (i think). It's why i love Cat tracks - all about the smooth technique :) :)

[@doyouevennaturebro4593]

This was great. Thanks so much. I definitely scrape my way down steeper groomers.

[@tontj]

Thanks for the video. Is is gonna be helpful. Now I understand why I kept skidding and fall.

[@markgrundy6211]

Great video again malcolm. Thanks pal 👍

[@malcolmmoore]

🙌

[@dawidmilewczyk9849]

Hey , love your vids ,tip you can add sometimes is about when (snow conditions ) to use thise technics as I dont see anyone (without proper carve board and pro skills xd ) doing it on icey or hard snow. One week ago I started my season on nice snow condition (about 100cm packed snow a) and was improving my carving ( red and blue runs worked ) with your vids, Yesterday I was on the slopes trying to ... Ride somehow but snow was so bad ( hard , about 50cm ) that I was unable to have any satisfaction from my riding not saying anything about carving , i was fighting to stand on the board , like most people on the slopes. First time finished day at 12 ( normaly I finish before lift closes).

[@yingkitchow5160]

gotta smash the thumbs up when i see another great malcolm moore video

[@malcolmmoore]

Appreciate that 🙏

[@damonsmith71712]

Love your content man. Just getting back on the board from 2 back surgeries. Your vids really help

[@SkyOnPixel]

Great tutorials as always!

[@malcolmmoore]

Thanks so much!

[@CraigSteele12]

Awesome video! When doing the pushover movement should I be treating it as 'front knee then back knee follows' like your walking over the board tutorial? Or is it pretty much a simultaneously pushing with both feet/legs? Can't wait to give these a go in Les Deux Alpes in two weeks time, cheers!

[@2380MG]

This was a nice video. I have trouple on a Green slope due to the crazy steep start to it, shouldnt be a green slope imo.. but keeping all of this straight as a newbie is quite a lot: How and where to lean and keeping weight here and there. Leaning over the front of the board so the edges grip for the turn starts then let off to complete the turn. And then weave around the annoying skiier lol In Minnesota, where I live, we have bluffs, not mountains, so it is very hard to get more then 90 seconds per run in to practice, then its 5 minutes at least back up to the top.

[@malcolmmoore]

Keep going and you'll get it, as much as these videos encourage over thinking and self analysing, so long as you have a bit of a picture in your head of what you want to achieve, so long as you keep putting the reps in you'll get there!

[@2380MG]

​@@malcolmmoore thank you for the comment! its just a lot of into from so many sources all at once. this is my first season at 39 and ive only been out 4 times this month. progressing is steady thus far and its a lot of fun. im just frustrated with our baby hills and its either a bunny hill or a black diamond (so it seems).

[@alicecalmon4807]

Amazing as always!!

[@malcolmmoore]

Thank you so much 🙌🏽

[@zwgnet]

Thanks, Malcolm! Through your videos, my skiing skills have greatly improved. I can now change edges on steep slopes and carve on appropriately sloped areas. Your courses have given me a better understanding of the overall system of skiing. I watched your series of videos again, including open/close door, twisting the board, short turns, and edge changes. I've found that I have a question that has remained unanswered: Is it true that you cannot twist the board while carving? Specifically, in slightly sloped areas, I can quickly turn by twisting the board but struggle to enter carving quickly to achieve pencil lines. In such situations, is it only possible to carve by leaning my body so both legs exert equal force? Sorry for using translation software; my expression may not be very accurate.

[@HansiHausen]

That's again very well explained and understandable but somehow everything after the edge change is not yet working for me and I am into a lot of skidding. How important are good edges (service) of the board. I am still skidding down the "fall line" on hard pists instead of traversing. And I am always distracted by all the other people around me and afraid to hit someone. But your videos already helped me a lot recognising bad habits and trying to change them. Thanks 👍

[@jasperVL-u1w]

Thanks! Could you also make a video on riding steep and unstable terrain? I find myself struggling on steep hills with moguls at the end of the day.

[@malcolmmoore]

Great suggestion!

[@spicytango]

Worst thing for boarders after a long day with jelly legs the run home is a mogul field! Dam two plankers🎿 !🤬

[@ElTigre410]

I second this!

[@kivot6342]

Would love this as well

[@user-db6ov7nn4x]

Oh yeah, this is what I'm struggling with: bumpy softer snow closer to the end of the day on steeper slopes

[@AeroStriker893]

Once again awesome content. I purchased the carbon supermatics because of your review. Just a question out of curiousity. What size boots are you running and size binding? Also what is the width size of your board on this video?

[@chrisbirch5705]

Hi Malcolm, another great video. Any chance of creating one on riding moguls? Some might say that the best way to ride them is to avoid them altogether, but that isn't always possible, so any tips will be gratefully received.l

[@jeffmoxham4467]

Thanks again for your videos mate. Can you share what stance / angles you use

[@malcolmmoore]

I'm usually riding +15-12 😊

[@jeffmoxham4467]

@ thank you very much. I did find it also in one of your previous videos. Great job thank u again

[@TheKristis1]

10:20 duck Malcolm? :D Some editing easter eggs you are putting in? :D

[@Dhalewyn]

Awesome video Malcom! This really help me. Another question, I find myself on steep black diamond runs and I’ll skid to a stop on the slope when it gets intimidating. Is it key to have more than just the traverse, but have that slight momentum to initiate an early edge turn? I try to imitator a turn from my standstill heelside position and have a hard time putting my weight on the front leg to start that turn.

[@benoceans5989]

Big Up 😅 amazing teaching

[@malcolmmoore]

Thank you 😊😊😊

[@benoceans5989]

@ yes thank you very much for all your advice, you explain very clearly and I have progressed enormously thanks to you. much encouragement and strength to you. I recommend you to all my snowboarder friends. Same son follows your advice and has just learned to snowboard. THANKS

[@ДмитрийГорошко-г3ч]

Excellent lessons, always very useful. It would be even more useful if: 1. Change the camera angle, so that the stance in motion could be seen from different sides. 2. Pay more attention to how to do it incorrectly.

[@malcolmmoore]

Thanks very much, yeah some good things to think about next time 🤗

[@mitche2176]

Is there any plans on a video for advanced steep off piste terrain? I’m having a bit of trouble riding cleanly in bumpy off piste late in the day on a powder day through trees and moguls.

[@MyOsist]

How steep are these slopes exactly? Would be nice to know to get an idea

[@jasonjyester1955]

Noce vid thanks! Please correct me if I am wrong Malcolm. In the context of BASI 3/4 steeps does the smooth arc you mention (not rushing the turn following the edge change across the fall line) relate to the commonly referenced concept of 'gripped not skidded' turns? Also where are those switch steeps to add a little challenge? I know you have those in the repetoire also 😀

[@Drift-yf4rn]

Does this also apply to skiing? I do fairly sharp turns and end up sliding way more than I'd like down slopes, the advice to do smoother controlled turns rather than sharp seems like it might help me alot as well.

[@timlee4576]

Anyone knows what kind of board is that? Nice vid too with lots of pointers. 👌🏼

[@malcolmmoore]

Spring break powder twin 159 🙄

[@silvan420]

Nice video as usual

[@malcolmmoore]

Thanks again!

[@rogerpye1865]

Nailed it!

[@jianmiclat2161]

How exactly do you push at 7:30? By extending your legs?

[@flyterlucki]

What you do, how, if the slope is crowded( if I go from side to side then I will cut everyone way) and narrow (like half of what you have there)

[@Felix-kd8tn]

Unfortunately you just kinda have to pick not busy times to work on wide turns.

[@flyterlucki]

@@Felix-kd8tn unfortunately available slopes are becoming a thing of the past, just like snow on low altitude. When we have some snow everybody is out trying to ride

[@2380MG]

@@Felix-kd8tn what about non-mountains? all we have are bluffs with narrow paths.. watching these wide wide slopes made me think they were all like that - then i see what i had to work with and its much more difficult.

[@RickWalker-e6o]

I start on my board,trying to be on first chair.When the slope begins to busy up,I switch out to skiing.Much more nimble on them.Ride On! Cheers, WAlker

[@breathermachine]

Reducing turn radius and minimizing the horizontal traverse are your only option.

[@zaynjarvis9443]

Hey Malcolm! 🎉 I just swapped my PlayStation Plus subscription for your course - super excited to dive in! 😄 I noticed there aren’t many reviews about the "after course" experience. I'm really hoping it brings even more value beyond the awesome content you already have on KZbin. Also, have you thought about adding a Q&A or a community chat feature to the course? It would be amazing to discuss common challenges and solutions with other subscribers. Looking forward to your thoughts! Keep up the great work! 🏂👍

[@malcolmmoore]

Brilliant I hope you enjoy it! I only released the course a couple of months ago so maybe not long for many reviews yet, everyone I've spoken to has got on really well with it. The community feature is definitely an interesting one! I'll look into it and see if it's feasible! Have a great season 🏂🏽🏂🏽

[@andreamare9433]

Hi Malcom, on this kind of slopes don’t you use the “pedal tecnique” or to anticipate the turns with the upper part of body?

[@malcolmmoore]

Yeah, pedalling is essentially the same thing as knee steering, however I don't like the term pedalling as it encourages people to push down their feet and lift up their toes, and whilst your feet do roll over, the movement is passive, and a result of your COM passing over the top. When you lead in with your front knee and hip it creates an upper body rotation, or what some people like to call anticipating the turn, yes..it's all linked 👍

[@willmiller1993]

Rubber duck at the end 😂😂

[@nvoitek]

Hey! Great video, Can I ask one question? Is the perpendicular part of the "S" - the traverse - really perpendicular or is it still going a bit down? I have this problem that when I make my turns, if I finish them early (not go fully 90 degrees) it works out great BUT on steep slopes I feel I'm not losing enough speed and I would want to turn later. If I'm perpendicular though, I have a problem with going to my toes or heels, I feel as if there is a bit of force down (the slope want me to be 45 degrees let's say) and due to this I can catch the edge and fall... Your advice would be greatly appreciated!

[@nvoitek]

Ok, I think I found an answer in your other video, it's like in falling leaf, after you go 90 degrees you start the turn with your front leg, so that the front of the board catches the other edge, you don't just tilt backwards or forward with your whole body because that's how I catch the edge and fall. When I started carving I forgot about torsion and that you can control your feet independently. Damn, you were right it's an essential video

[@han-changkang3920]

Good video! I just bought the X4, and it feels a bit heavy, especially when the selfie stick is fully extended. How far do you usually extend it to get this viewing angle?

[@SergioFerres]

@Malcom Moore: First of all thank you very much for all the great content. I've learned so much from your videos! I am just about to buy my first gear. Would you mind giving me a quick feedback to the following, i.e. does it work from your perspective? My size: 180cm My weight: 79kg My boot size: EU 44.5 / 45 Board: Bataleon Party Wave 2025 (154cm) Bindings: Nidecker Supermatic (L or XL???) Boots: no preference yet (any idea/recommendation?) Thanks a lot! =)

[@malcolmmoore]

I'm not too familiar with the party wave but if that's the right size for your weight according to the spec sheet then yes I would go for it. I think you'll be an XL with the supermatics, but again I would refer to the size chart. I wear the Nidecker Kita boots. They're quite stiff out of the box but after about a week they have a nice mid flex that then lasts. 👍

[@SergioFerres]

@@malcolmmoore Thank you for the quick response - much appreciated! =) I'll check out the Kita boots!

[@morna57]

How much does the sidecut radius matter when doing these kind of carved turns? For example the Korua transition finder wich has a larger radious at the rear that pulls your more down the hill, compared the Stranda shorty wich has a smaler radius at the rear and will allow you to easier pull across or upp the the hill.

[@lennartdanneels5566]

Love the videos! Would you recommend to wear wrist guards, because I heared that they can actually cause more harm than good?

[@insulin801]

Never break your fall with your hands on snow. Wrist guards might protect you, but they also may just move the fracture point from your wrists up to your forearms. Start practicing falling with your arms tucked in. Seriously, fall on purpose and un-learn the instinct to brace the fall with your hands.

[@fabes326]

⁠@@insulin801agree with not breaking your fall with your hands. It’s a lot easier to break your wrist than your arm. Adding wrist guards will be extra protection to the wrist. If you are wearing wrist guards and that’s the so called reason you break your arm, there is a very high probability that you would have broken your wrist without wearing guards. Pick your poison. I would personally wear the wrist guards while first learning to ride, than not wearing any. But yes, don’t try to break your fall with your hands.

[@malcolmmoore]

I can't really offer anymore than what's already been said! I don't think there's any clear data saying for sure what the answer is, so you'll just have to decide one way or the other!

[@lennartdanneels5566]

Thanks everyone!

[@fabes326]

@@lennartdanneels5566 if you are just learnknf to board. I would recommend using impact shorts (demon makes nice ones). Elbow and knee pads, POC mountain bike pads are very nice, comfortable, and don’t restrict any movement. If you do get wrist guards, don’t get the really big bulky ones that looks like you are wearing a robotic arm. You will have a hard time putting gloves/mittens over them. When I started out (older age) I rocked that stuff and still do. Easily saved my body and allowed me to do 4 full strait days of lessons. Just a little sore from using muscles that I haven’t used in a very long time, hot tub cured that. Just my opinion.

[@anthonymeetsastranger]

Did you ever do a video on your x4 camera settings and fov? Thanks Malcolm

[@malcolmmoore]

No but maybe I should do this on my Instagram 🤔🤔

[@anthonymeetsastranger]

@ yes please all I want for Christmas is to look as good as Malcolm on my 360

[@davidspear6682]

Great video as usual. Does the knee steering work well with boards that are stiffer torsionally, like the Cheater you were on several videos ago?

[@malcolmmoore]

You don't knee steer as much when carving, it's more about just crossing your centre of mass over the board, but essentially it is a bit easier on softer boards that have more torsional flex!

[@hoangmdao9755]

Hi, Is there a tip for a run bump with soft snow? It was 13 inches of snow day. Sometimes, I could turn well on slopes, sometimes I could not committing to turn so I were switching between regular and switch to get out of bumps. Thx. Hoang

[@ekramhossain1982]

are you standing on ball of feet when turning to toe edge? or just knee steering only? I am using the ball of feet to turn on toe side on steeper slopes and I have started getting foot pain. But I also got new boots. So I am wondering if it is the boots or me using the ball of feet too much!

[@mr.force1036]

Good one mate🏂😎

[@malcolmmoore]

👊

[@jordantaualii]

Hey Malcolm, long time watcher here. I have recently just started to get nose jitters and board shakes when engaging heel edge at quite steep slopes (think blacks and double blacks). This has caused the board to come out from under me multiple times. I am not sure what to do as I have increased front foot pressure as well as tried to slow board speed down by closing off the turn alot quicker. Any help would be much appreciated! Thankyou! Note: Conditions this was happening in- Japan Powder, super soft groomed snow with some moguls in them.

[@chrisdrews1579]

So i just rode my first steeper run out here in mn and it was really more of a drop in. Would these closed off turns still work the same way or am i right in thinking to just scrub speed untill im comfortable with the speed and slope

[@RobertoVillaLobby]

I had a much harder time doing this on my Biru than on a normal twin. What's your experience with this? Also the slopes weren't to good for this (to busy and to horizontally angled as well). Sadly didn't get enough days of practice in due to sickness and injury. Another chance in march.

[@LeFloSound]

Was riding these slopes the other day, you can go across the slope until 9:30, after that you will crush into people if you try this. Any advise on the steep stuff when it’s crowded?

[@Lennie13]

Remove as much of the traverse as malc says. If you can’t make a turn in that space because it’s too crowded, I guess you’re side slippin’, pointing it until a section you can get a turn in, or waiting ….

[@danhentes8569]

as lennie13 said, the best thing you can do if you are still a beginner and dont master the turns well is to avoid an accident (caused by you or not). so, if it is way too crowded, either you wait, either just slide slowly untill you pass the difficult area.

[@tego67]

How is called that beatyfull place ?? Are you in Austria ??

[@hoangmdao9755]

Hi, Is there a time the board is flat based? It seems going from edge to edge.

[@piotrcholewa3382]

Can you tell me what is the exact place your at and what is the date of the recording? I'm going to Switzerland soon and wonder about conditions

[@malcolmmoore]

In Saas Fee but in November! I reckon conditions there are good though ATM!

[@piotrcholewa3382]

@malcolmmoore thanks boss

[@fartman10284]

I wish I had steep groomers like where you're are. I'm usually dealing with some skier made moguls on the steep trails

[@malcolmmoore]

Yeah pretty lucky round here when it's not too busy

[@TheSkorsezify]

Are these ‘step on’ bindings or other kinds of bindings?

[@malcolmmoore]

Nidecker Supermatics 😊

[@p_t_827]

Side note on the audio: are you using builtin camera microphone? There's something unplesant in the audio, I think it's the wind noise cancellation adding distorions to your voice. Also board sound is bit too loud and it sounds like you would be riding deeply frozen, packed snow. Peace.

[@malcolmmoore]

I had to filter the audio a bit because the slope was pretty icy, so yeah, that icy noise is exactly that, an icy noise! It's hard to get the balance sometimes between removing as much unwanted noise without affecting my voice too much.

[@Mani3878]

Are you filming in the 8k 30fps mode, or 5.7k 60fps mode? Kind of undecided which mode to shoot in, 60fps gives you a little more wiggle room for slo-mo shots but at the same quality as the X3.

[@malcolmmoore]

30fps so I get the better overall image quality! I know for these tutorials I'm not going to slow it down so I go for that instead.

[@DerekLand]

The most impressive thing is how casually you can ride the T bar.....

[@malcolmmoore]

Haha thanks 😊

[@Angela-ou5wb]

I never know what to do with my back foot since everything happens with my front foot and my center of gravity.. Are you making any movements with the back foot or is it just there for the ride?

[@malcolmmoore]

It works too, most people need to focus more on the front foot but the back foot is very important too. Check out the knee steering videos that I link up in the video description for more info on what it does!

[@rurkuz]

What are your settings for your insta360 X4

[@malcolmmoore]

I basically just use the auto settings 😍😍

[@wingtaix]

hi Malcolm, what is your stance angles?

[@malcolmmoore]

I'm usually riding +15-12 😊🏂🏽

[@gorduannbouhla4748]

in my experience i never have enough space to practice such turns... Or the slope is too humpy.

[@patmagroin9950]

is this footage from the most recent snowfall in the Alps?

[@RuizhiYang]

The snow line seems to be November or very early December. I was there around then and it was similar to the video

[@malcolmmoore]

Yeah this was filmed in mid November when I was in Switzerland, my previous videos were filmed more recently, I just happened to hold this one back for a little bit. I prefer to release more beginner videos early on and get onto more technical stuff as the season progresses!

[@debbieelliott9982]

I just came across your videos, and love the way you explain things. Can't wait to get out and try your tips. I rode a gully for my first time last season, and absolutely loved it. The challenge I had was in maintaining where the horizon line was (not sure if I'm using correct terminology). The transitions between heel and toe-side turns were so quick, it was hard to maintain perspective of heading down the gully, while simultaneously heading down the side of a turn. I have been unable to find any information instructing how to ride a gully. Am I the only one with this problem? If not, could a video please be made on this? Thanks!

[@malcolmmoore]

I'm gonna try and get this one done this season!

[@debbieelliott9982]

⁠@@malcolmmoorethank you so much! I posed my question on a women’s Facebook snowboarding page and was unable to get a response (there are many instructors on that page) and also asked another social media snowboard instructor, to which I got no response.

[@malcolmmoore]

I'm off to Japan next week so you might need to wait a little while I'm afraid though!

[@debbieelliott9982]

@@malcolmmooredream destination. Enjoy!

[@guanglefan9266]

How do you deal with steep slope full of moguls

[@oferevoz2712]

Only snowboarder in Switzerland. Not even 1 passed in your whole movie

[@evanjohnson1740]

Malcom, you post excelent information and technical advice. The only qualm I have is 1. resorts in the PNW dont have slopes like carpet so variable/chop/moguls are much more feequent and 2. crowds are real and you cant take an entire piste to yourself unless its not busy. I think you should post about pivot turns in steeps as people like tommy bennet speak about using these in America where most slopes are not above alpine line with limited real estate. I get why you preach the basics to folks who cant actually carve and rely on skidded turns to make it down the hill. Keep up the comtent, but keep reality involed at times mate 😉👍

[@malcolmmoore]

The thumbnail says 'Groomed Slopes' and I still manage to offend! Anyway can someone tell me what these PNW resorts are? My memory of riding there was awesome conditions with loads of snow, but maybe I was spoilt and had a lucky season, it seemed like a powder day every week! Lots of fresh snow does of course lead to a bigger and faster build up of moguls and bumps, as all of that snow gets moved around so easily, however I would definitely take that over the hard and icy snow that we often get, caused by dry periods that can easily last a month. Anyway, I'm riding the conditions that I have and making my videos there!

[@KevinT3141]

Duck? Guessing I missed an explanation somewhere...

[@davemitchell3998]

Stance

[@malcolmmoore]

Haha, don't read too deep into it!

[@trymi]

I hate steep, frozen slopes. Nothing is gonna change that😢

[@malcolmmoore]

Yeah solid steep slopes are tough!

[@zEquilibrium]

the guy at the beginning lol

[@krakenkill]

Spotted you near the bottom of bergers the other day giving a lesson in your purple. it had been raining a lot. I wasnt ready for my first mashed potatos experience, it felt impossible to get any speed or turn. Crossing C.O.M. but the board just wouldunt turn for me.

[@malcolmmoore]

Yeah snow hasn't been the best recently unfortunately!

[@alitabattlechicken9732]

Second

[@mateuszkrause]

First