Teaching Complete Beginners How To Snowboard

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In this video I teach two stranger to how to snowboard. I saw Z and Ali in the lift line and they asked if I could give them a few tips. Had a great time showing them the basics and I hope they stick with it!

[@letossgm]

I think this kind of video is much better than just giving some 5 tips for beginners. In here you actually see a beginner's struggles and how they overcome them. That's great. What a petty nobody told the guys to get propper clothing for snowboarding. Amazing, Kevin!

[@sunnyally2889]

exactly!! these videos are way better

[@RufftaMan]

They looked like they were in the region for some other reason and just thought they'd rent some boards on a whim. haha. good for them. always try new stuff! you never know what you might enjoy doing if you're afraid to try new things.

[@dullerjam]

Agreed

[@erikavacek3532]

Was super helpful to watch beginners

[@kristagargano8995]

Agreed!

[@ignuspower]

"You fail when you Quit. Failure is an event, not a person" -Z .... Honestly.... hit me harder than i thought it would xD

[@choski76]

That guy has success in his DNA now

[@LilLalibb]

I came here for this comment.

[@pdizzle95]

Those guys are super tough for riding as long as they did without gloves, snow pants, goggles, or properly fitted equipment. not to mention they hiked all their runs!! kudos to them, it was awesome seeing the stoke ignite in two new riders :D

[@Hereforthecomments1]

That’s what I was thinking 🤣

[@ddbco1]

I think a lot of it comes down to their awesome attitude! Love it!

[@koebwil]

Love how you needed to find a newbie so you just found a guy in jeans.

[@vincent9596]

He was walking past the chair lift and Kevin paid him to play a snowboard rookie.^^

[@ellstackeradventures]

Yoo

[@roomba4623]

No gloves either. 😂💀💀

[@chuck__van]

These guys locked out

[@jaimeaj24]

TWO guys in jeans lol

[@hsidder]

Love how you saw someone struggling and spent your day teaching them. I remember my first day on the beginner hill, realizing snowboarding was way harder than I thought and questioned why I was doing it. In the end, watching lots of tutorials (mostly Kevin), I started my second season 2 weeks ago. I’m over 40 so you are never too old to learn if you have good teaching and a lot of patience the first year. 😀

[@keithmcknight1223]

Almost 60 and about to start. Prayers.

[@hsidder]

@@keithmcknight1223 first year for me was the hardest. Catching an edge, almost a right of way. Stick with it and it is an amazing thing. I’m well over 40 and my second season has been a blast!

[@keithmcknight1223]

@@hsidder Thanks. Looking forward to it. Been out there One Wheeling and riding both regular and goofy. My neighbor is a boarder and he really thinks I am going to catch on quick.

[@Emmarock]

I am 37，just start also, a lot of fun. Even falls in different ways part. Salute ~~🎉

[@Itssconnorr]

@@keithmcknight1223 I grew up in a family of snowboarders but my father always skied, eventually he gave in. he decided to pick it up in his mid 50s, he is in his late 60s now and still shreds. It's never too late to learn.

[@iHartTrains2312]

"Failure is an event, not a person" Absolutely based.

[@hudsongama]

Loved it! Dedicating your time to help strangers is really an act to be praised.

[@ellstackeradventures]

Yewww

[@morgannowlen8375]

And there from Pakistan!!! How diverse! You're the man Kevin!

[@JuDo-013]

Also great content for your YT channel lol

[@MarkyNomad]

@@JuDo-013 A great trade-off for both parties involved

[@peppybreyer88]

As someone who’s going to try snowboarding for the first Tim this winter I do appreciate the tips for beginners and actually seeing beginners learn. It’s so hard to watch pros try and teach tips because they already know what they are doing. This is way more realistic

[@SnowboardProCamp]

Have fun learning!

[@cjyeh1]

Best beginner video so far I have seen. Teaching using real beginners. Makes me feel I have a chance to learn.

[@troylenning8310]

Can't thank you enough for putting captions this round. I know it's not the norm but watching this with my wife, who's severely hearing impaired, was really awesome. Caught myself holding back some tears. Really appreciate your videos Kevin!

[@waz1815]

I just want to say what an absolute legend you are. I wish there was more people like you in the world. I’m a Pakistani and I’ve just started snowboarding and I found your video so so helpful. It doesn’t matter where we’re from, we’re all human, and I love people like you who help anyone regarding race, colour, religion etc. I’m a mountain biker and I help anyone I can in any way I can. Thank you and god bless you.

[@Dariet88]

who cares

[@waz1815]

Here we have Another Keyboard warrior… 😂😂😂

[@pcwildcat]

Great teacher. Calm, chill, with simple instructions.

[@MrVincevn]

Taking some friends snowboarding for the first time ever this coming season, this is an excellent example for "what to expect" on their first day

[@tommy605]

Randomly helping strangers. That is most excellent. I hope this coming winter when I'm going to learn to board there's someone as nice to help when they see me struggling

[@heelylife]

Ya man good luck! If you're in Alaska we can learn together lol I want to learn this season as well

[@SirSmokeAlot8866]

I love this so much, really shows how friendly people can be on the slopes. I'm 36 and have never done anything like this but in 2 days i'm gonna try snowboarding for the first time. Seeing this video gives me a lot of courage to not give up. Insane development on these students!

[@Maryam_bashir]

Me too, i had to immediately subscribe

[@thebambsta4951]

How'd it go? I'm going in 3 days lol

[@vivienleung1422]

How did it go??

[@nmoney000]

@@vivienleung1422 I'm not him, but when I went for the first time after watching this guy's videos it went well. I understood what I was trying to do, which made it less frustrating to learn

[@katemooneyrsw]

Teaching new riders is one of my favorite things and after 15 years away from it, my son finally let me teach him yesterday. I'm SO excited. Came looking to brush up and get some reminders. This video is perfect. Great teaching and a nice approach!.

[@natureandrelaxingmusic2617]

Dude, this act of Kindness goes long ways, great job helping strangers, we got to see where they struggled and see their progression. Subscribed and Kudos to you brother! Keep them coming!

[@wanderer5200]

This lesson is great. It makes me think I could learn snowboarding myself.

[@eliterolo]

You could, I did it myself. Watched many many videos a week before I went to the slopes for the first time. It’s possible, But tbh, takes longer. I wish I woulda take the class my first day. My progression would’ve been faster and by the end of day I would’ve been riding without falling. That’s why the saying “the only hard day is the first one”. But that’s if someone that knows is teaching you.

[@allatom8403]

yeah you can however, after having learned the basics, I advise you to take a lesson with a master to improve the techniqueand get helpful advices

[@yanadumkina]

@@eliterolo I enjoyed falling on snowboard more then skis lmao it hurt less. Both were my first time but snowboarding was more fun and less scary for some reason

[@AvgRomeEnthusiast]

I recently picked up snowboarding at age 28, after skiing (4 days a year) for 8 years, i moved to a place where they have a local resort, i find that at the very beginning its nice to be alone and figure things out at your own pace (prereq would be good balance, and the ability to do alot of squats :D) - but at a later stage you want to have the occational friend group (actually want some skiiers) that forces you down black slopes, cuz you dont wanna make them wait for you so it kinda forces you to push the boundries. I've got about 60 hrs of riding on my snowboard this season and im loving it! Good luck out there!

[@lorihoffman1]

Love that you helped a couple guys that were so green. They likely had an awesome experience on their first day and will keep going!

[@niallpbyrne]

Perfect teacher. Patient. And not judging.

[@emcee2555]

we all have to start somewhere! I think that the best thing is that the two of them had a positive first time. It will go a long way towards them returning to try snowboarding again, and again. Helps to have a great instructor like Kevin too! wtg Kev!

[@user-bd2kv4vp7w]

Love how you saw someone struggling and spent your day teaching them. I remember my first day on the beginner hill, realizing snowboarding was way harder than I thought and questioned why I was doing it. In the end, watching lots of tutorials (mostly Kevin), I started my second season 2 weeks ago. I’m over 40 so you are never too old to learn if you have good teaching and a lot of patience the first year.

[@veo16]

Amazing. Lots of folks go for their first time , all the time. It costs a lot to save for a trip, let alone one during holiday/winter months. Depending where you end up, could be $10k-$20k for just shy of a month abroad. So a lot of folks will do a snow sports trip maybe once in their life. These two guys looked like they appreciated the lesson. So did I. Going on my first snow adventure to Hokkaido in a few weeks 😊

[@scc6609]

man these 2 dudes got lucky as fk! Lessons cost a lot of money haha and they got lessons from the man himself this is legit!

[@CristianVargasswag]

Going to go on my first snowboarding trip tomorrow and I feel like I got some real helpful info from your video. I expect to fall a lot but that is part of the learning experience. Thank you for the great content.

[@Othique]

"Failure is an event, not a person" yes. legend. Love this video.

[@jacobvalois1717]

So I'm starting as an apprentice this winter as a snowboard instructor and I'm going to take my level 1 course, I appreciate this video so much man, and from one of my favourite snowboard channels!

[@stevensmith7950]

I'm going snowboarding for the first time in a couple of weeks and I found this video to be the most helpful one I've found on KZbin. Thanks heaps for uploading this mate, its awesome!

[@hannuhlynn]

I'm 32 and planning my first ski trip with my cousin and his wife after Christmas this year. Watching other videos have made me feel like I "understood" the concept of how to slow down, turn, and keep control. Seeing it like this gave me a new perspective and your explaining to them and seeing them learn from your guidance gave me the best perspective so far. I'm even more excited to go after watching this video and feel like I am more prepared to start my own slow-process practicing the first day on the snow than before. Can't thank you enough. First time will NOT be the last time!

[@SnowboardProCamp]

So glad that the videos helped! Have fun on your first trip!

[@Kat-vw4ou]

I just went snowboarding for the first time yesterday but failed miserably at stopping. Actually having a visual of you teaching beginners helps so much more when learning what to do, I’m going back this weekend and will use the tips you taught these guys!

[@GamerKidPlaysGames]

is it fun?

[@hotopossum5940]

I’m going in a couple weeks so scared

[@demayoexperience6646]

Just went 2 days ago for the first time and failed miserably too. These guys made more progress than I did

[@enyplayz1514]

​@demayoexperience6646 oh oof. Today was my first day snowboarding and snowboard for almost 6 hours and I can break well on my toes but csn only break for like a split second on my heels. Enough time for me to switch my directions tho. Good luck

[@kylezabelny5043]

Maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan Kevin again with the proper content drop and also just being a super dope human being. Props man for doing you, always appreciate your videos. Have shared them with many family members/friends who are getting into snowboarding!

[@AijazAnsari]

This was an awesome video. Surprisingly satisfying. It was so good of you to help out 2 strangers, Kevin! And Zubair and Ali: you guys were awesome! (And super lucky to have an instructor like Kevin). InshaAllah you continue to have awesome days on the mountains!

[@HooberTube]

I had my first lesson 3 days ago and can relate to their foibles- you're a saint! So good of you to take the time to do this for them!

[@RemiCouture]

This is how I learned, I kept going up on my own, doing my best, until a good dude showed me how to do it, then I learned on my own after that, much respect my dude!

[@Natty_kitty]

Great teacher. The guys were also very good. They made progress quickly

[@SnowboardProCamp]

They were the best students!

[@richardozawa745]

I will be teaching beginners this year. This video helps to learn how to approach them. Thanks Kevin!

[@tonywallace3380]

Amazing! Channels like yours, Tommy Bennet, John Buckhouse, Malcom Moore, Snowboard Addiction, have all inspired me to teach someone how to snowboard this season.

[@travismester]

Congrats to these guys. Getting on the mountain can be intimidating. They did awesome!

[@somohlala]

You are so nice to do this with them! I’m starting for the first time this season and I wished you were my trainer.

[@braverzero3709]

My first lesson last week was my skii friends taking me up a lift (I didn’t fall off!) and then basically having me send it down the green. I wish I saw this before I hit the mountain! Seeing these guys progress was super reinforcing. Cheers

[@guary25]

This was super awesome to watch. Not only the teaching part - but how we need more people like you in this world. Great job, much respect to you!

[@Bad_Riders]

I thought kev had given up on teaching! But this could a good series. Im always open to some tips kev :)

[@Rabbid0281]

Watched this before going out for the first time. Fell a lot, but wished there was a more flat spot on the mountain. There was a small learning area but with my wife and me and 5 other friends trying to teach us, it got crowded real quick. Sunlight Mtn was overall a steep grade for a corresponding learning curve. I'm going to keep watching your videos and try to implement these methods to get better. Been waiting 26 years for this moment lol (I'm 42 now)

[@bmacfannn]

This is so great! I'm new at snowboarding and just moved to CO. I got on a snowboard when I was like 6 at a random sledding park growing up in NY and these kids lets me go on their board and I hit a tiny ramp not kowing what to do. Ever since then I've wanted to try this sport. Finally at 26 I live in a state where I can do it and financially able to. It's been disheartening seeing so many people hate on the newbies, but everyone starts somewhere. We need more people like you! Much appreciated!

[@deecee7042]

I have lived in CO my whole life. This is my second season snowboarding. I am 29. Still got a 3 lesson pack with my season pass this year. Don’t give up, it is more of a curve for us “older” folks.

[@isabellaolesen3592]

I used to snowboard and ski a lot but couple years ago I moved to a new city and none of my friends here do either so I haven’t gone in like five years so this helped jog my memory a bit since I’m going for the first time In five years today😂

[@Kun_Jutsu]

Yo Kevin! This was such a nice, pure and wholesome video! Appreaciate this type of content greatly and I also think others do, as many people are bloody beginners. For myself I could relate so well to the process 🙂 Also probs to those guys, for being so dedicated and enjoying what they do. The improvement was real good.

[@davidlira8853]

Hella wholesome

[@RivalGem53]

Awesome video. Thank you for this. I just signed up for a snowboard lesson for the first time and I feel like I can handle this. Got myself new snow pants and better jacket for the first time in years too. I’m looking forward to it.

[@JefinsonO]

This is the best video to watch before for anyone who is going try for the first time. I watched this video many times and tried snowboarding for my first time and actually made so much progress. Thank you for making such a wonderful video.

[@allanrocha4647]

Awesome video Kevin! They did really well for the first time, of course having a pro coach helped!

[@choski76]

Those guys had the best attitude and will have lots of fun snowboarding. Great teaching job. It was a good combination.

[@MalinaCC]

You did a great job teaching them! Wish I had you as a teacher when I first started 😂

[@MrBoppCa]

well done reminds me of my initiation 25yrs ago with a pro teacher buddy and my friend sefeen. we made it down the hill few times. just got new board and started back up and relearning everything

[@mariamallick9779]

Did snowboarding today for the first time, wish I had a trainer like you. I’ll be using your techniques on my next trip.

[@HugoGordillo01]

Dude! This was awesome!!! I’m going for the first time this weekend and all the lessons are sold out. I think this video will help me a lot. Thank you 🙌🏼

[@totlblnde002]

That’s so kind do you!! ❤❤❤ I ski but going to try a snowboard lesson in a few days! Thanks for the helpful info!!

[@GucciFeet]

Man I can seriously binge on these beginner walkthrough videos!

[@brentlanyon4654]

That grin at 6:27 is going to bring the dude back.

[@user-zg6gh5wo8t]

A bit of a lengthy comment but bear with me: I work at an indoor SB and ski school in San Francisco, I also just went to palisades this past weekend and would like to say that this video has given me more info to give to our clients in terms of what to expect on the snow, in comparison to our E-Slope. I’m falling in love with snowboarding day by day thanks to channels like this that lead by example as well as being welcoming to newbies like me

[@emanuelcolonsanchez4387]

Just went snowboarding for the first time today! Used to skate and ride long boards when I was younger so I had an idea of what it would feel like. Very similar! I’m very sore but it was definitely worth it. Just found my new favorite hobby!!

[@userasdf1546]

Props to you for teaching these guys. My friends just left me on the top of the mountain and I had to learn everything you are teaching on my own. It's was rough, I was in jeans, no gloves and no instructions.

[@SnowboardProCamp]

Sorry to hear that. Happy to hear you got back out there!

[@MicahLowther]

Been boarding for so long i dont remember how i learned, i promised a friend I'd teach them and i came here to make sure im teaching them right! Great video

[@fl9667]

Very kind of you teaching strangers. God bless you brother!

[@zakmiller9363]

Jeans, no gloves, no goggles. Deff good candidate for beginners video. Your a good guy my friend. Keep it up.

[@amenrx1]

excellent job! Kudos for helping out these 2 guys, and refreshing our memory...

[@KY-xv9oc]

Love it!! Helps me give tips to my friends who’re trying to learn also

[@roflcopterannoysme]

Love the absolute classic learner board. Iconic.

[@scottc.6847]

Heading out to Brek tomorrow to take my first lesson. This was awesome, and these guys had a great persistent attitude! Awesome! They're probably pros by now!

[@JDawgBuilds]

I've taught a bunch of people and this is pretty much exactly how I teach them. I do more of the falling leaf stuff though so I know they can at least get down the run. I'm very patient and am used to teaching/training people (at my job). I also had to learn snowboarding on my own, my friends were NO help lol. So I can see what people are doing wrong and how they can fix it.

[@felderosa]

is falling leaf where you slide back and forth sideways on one edge?

[@JDawgBuilds]

@@felderosa Yuppp. Helps them learn how pick a direction with weight transfer and stay in control. Then once you learn heel and toe edges you can link them together to do long wide carves or turns and progress from there. The falling leaf is just kind of a foundation.

[@felderosa]

@@JDawgBuilds nice, yeah I think that's the best way. It would get them comfortable riding switch too- I learned it way too late myself and it was like re-learning from the start

[@PatMofRockies]

Such a very nice of you teaching strangers ❤

[@fayefate4118]

Thank for posting this. I'm teaching myself how to snowboard. I can skate and glide. I just wished someone would be there to help guide and hold my hand. THIS IS AWESOME.

[@halfcabking]

I love to see more creators doing this :) keep up the awesome work spreading the love for snowboarding!

[@SnowboardProCamp]

Thanks halfcab! Keep up your awesome content man!

[@stawbewii]

This video was great! Definitely giving me the push to finally give snowboarding a go!

[@evor6s]

the way I was taught was that the foot you are more dominant with goes back. So because im right footed, I should be left foot forward, but again, its very different with snowboarding and the fun of it is finding out what side you are more comfortable forward, and turns out im a goofy stance and not a regular, which goes against what I was first taught when i first learned in canada and then even back here in the UK. Love the video though and always look forwards to more of them!

[@irenechuah3781]

Going learn snowboarding, planning to take lessons but it’s also very help so far. My ❤jump a lot of times. But I love the confidence level. Love it

[@chrisbrindamour9558]

This is awesome stuff!! Honestly this is the best way to teach new riders

[@timjohnson1578]

sooooo much better information than what I had !!! awesome that you used your knowledge to help them get into the sport.

[@coreyjbeats1357]

This is a day they’ll never forget!

[@lotso1688]

Appreciate you! The learning attitude of the guys is great too.

[@navaehwilliams-rw4zx]

I knew about snowboarding for a while now but recently it has started to interest me and looks so fun. This video was very informative and ill definitely be coming back to it. I found a place were theres indoor snowboarding lessons so i will definitely be doing those soon

[@rocc4236]

I went snowboarding once for school for 3 days and had such a good teacher. It was my first time ever but I was already used to wakeboarding, skateboarding and waveboarding. At day 3 I was able to reach 45 kmh while still in full control and now I'm addicted and really want to go again. I'm saving up to go on another snowboarding vacation.

[@Ella-rc7nz]

Going snowboarding for the first time today! This got me more familiar with the mechanics before even getting out there. Thanks man! I’m so excited to get out there!!

[@DIEGOGONZALEZ-np9ed]

great video!! i am stoked to go out and try this myself!! this has been on my bucket list for the longest time!!

[@DillweedMcCoy]

My daughter (16) and I (44) just got boards and can’t wait to learn how to snowboard. I would love to get some training like this just out of nowhere! 😂

[@jacksvlogs7032]

awesome man i love to see you helping the community grow

[@vutruong7452]

He taught someone for free! He deserves a thumb up! Such a good energy.

[@arakahkejian4577]

"Don't worry sky diving is next" Take me with you guys🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@rmangel2419]

“Failure is an event not a person”these dudes are sick man! You Forsure made their day fun. Yeeeewww

[@H3ARTS4DJAL1NA]

I am gonna do snowboarding lessons, cant wait! I've wanted it for years, today i'm probably gonna plan it. Ur videos are super helpful as i see wich struggles i might get and how to solve them. Thanks!

[@Moonduskstar]

This is incredibly inspiring, thanks for the info!

[@illz09]

Dope!!! Always wanted to try snowboarding but was intimidated lol this video definitly helped ease that.

[@NemoandStitchthecats]

The best teacher always said the most important thing is to have fun.

[@SnowboardProCamp]

Very true!

[@Treeshadow98]

Honestly wish there could've been someone like this for me. Just went for the first time with some friends yesterday and we kind of just jumped straight into things.. went down the bunny hill twice and thought we were ready to hit the actual slopes.. did pretty good for the first time but this definitely could've helped a lot

[@galnadjar]

you made it look much more appealing to the wide audience, to see beginners struggle like so, good job !

[@PauPowPau]

This was so helpful. I’m going to take lessons for snowboarding tomorrow so it’s great to watch the progression of someone else to understand what I may go through.

[@user-nt7sc2ts9w]

These videos really warms my heart and happy to know that there’s a nice community

[@tim-crouch]

Awesome video. Super cool seeing them progress and have fun!

[@TheKingOfAngelss]

Bro i just got to Lake Tahoe to snowboard for the first time and this tutorial was awesome! Ty

[@lovethyvibes7293]

Totally needed this video. Great teacher! Guy in the gray pants was a natural.

[@cheronturner1947]

THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO, My Two Sons are taking Their FIRST Solo Ski Trip This week To The Slopes In a few weeks and I'm so nervous, the first time I went skiing I had no Idea what I was doing Fake it till you make it I always say it. I had gone on a high school trip, finished ski school and did my thing and a misjudgement caused me to break my leg. Well my sons will be learning for the first time 23, 28 They keep asking me to go to the Condo and just relax and keep the dog company and enjoy the view of the blue ridge mountains, I just don't think I can deal with the cold and the snow, Multiple Sclerosis is not being nice to me, and the walker is working overtime, no need to be sad I would never get on slopes again, that fear is gone but the pain will never go away. I pray they enjoy and pray they choose to do it again and with my younger son living with a Autism, but Genius level, I told him thats might not help him snowboard though.... I pray they have trusting and good snowboarding instructors that are fun and Patient.

[@sally5883]

I searched lots of videos for beginners I think this is the best one for now. thanks a lot.