TOP 5 Most Common Jumping Mistakes on a Snowboard

I got a lot of questions about jumps and here's the most common issues snowboarders face when catching that sweet air! I hope you enjoy my doods!
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[@andrewgreer7508]

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[@jaredmiller7694]

I hear ya. I’m 47 and this is only my 3rd month snowboarding (never skied). Loving it, but wish I started when I had teen athleticism and recovery.

[@rustynailriders8211]

@@jaredmiller7694 I am 56 and started boarding 3 years ago. I know I am never going to be super good but still enjoy setting goals and challenging myself

[@DKR-1881]

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[@ryansakata3507]

Brother I started riding back in 1990...I'm gonna be 50 this year...I still struggle every year...just don't get up there enough. Maybe I'll run into Tommie at Keystone one of there days

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[@RancidNugget]

Tommie, it would be awesome if you made a video of a park run where you break down what's going through your head for every trick, like bullet points for each trick. It would be sick to see you shred more and get like 4-5 different tricks in a single vid

[@MichalGolata]

As a skateboarder I was olle’ing of almost everything on snowboard and was struggling with keeping balance steady on take offs and mid air. Once focused on popping of both feet on jumps balance and overall calmness improved a lot. Took a while to get used to taking of both feet and feel natural. Skateboarding helps a lot with 🏂 basics etc but on the other hand have to break few skate habits throughout the process

[@CleoIsSly]

I definitely agree. I was able to progress really fast in snowboarding thanks to skateboarding but I started trying side hits on my 3rd snowboarding trip and terrain jumps on my 4th snowboarding trip. I got ollies down pretty good by my 4th trip and starting trying them off of jumps which is a big nono. I learned pretty quickly that you want to do a stable pop and this video helped me confirm it haha.

[@thelastasmrchannel5734]

Yesss, needed this one! Finally getting around to doing jumps this season, the only thing I’m struggling with is the fear of leaving the ground 😆

[@pakmandan]

Same ! My third season, finally getting more days than past slower seasons. Gonna get to start hitting features much more here in next couple of weeks with consistent riding. iA

[@sntslilhlpr6601]

I'm ok with the leaving the ground part, it's hitting the ground that scares me! I guess that's why I only really take risks in powder lol.

[@aspena7883]

@@sntslilhlpr6601 Lmao I wish I did that! I take risks on the ice and ALWAYS get beat up!

[@SeewayTV]

@@aspena7883 same man the east coast sucks sometimes haha

[@asad5067]

alot of it has to do with speed. find extreme friends to push you. thats only how i ever did XL jumps. XL jumps and probably L jumps are dangerous, im thinking 40 50 ft or more. i almost broke leg and arm and back. bro went to first aid to get laughing gas.

[@daanvip1234]

Tbh the cross arm tip helped me so much. I always fell and even broke my collarbone once but from the moment I started using your cross arm “technique” I’ve made so much progress. Thanks bro❤

[@vuspensky]

Thank you for showing everything clearly, it's as if I'm looking at myself from the side

[@ryanhomem6823]

Hey Tommie.. I'm from Brazil, I'm starting now and my evolution with the help of your videos is getting bigger and faster. you are the man! thank you so much!!!

[@camacdav000]

Thank you for doing all this for us man! I found your channel, not too long ago. & I really like your content, I have honestly learned some things From your tips.

[@betterdanurhomi2025]

I love the content. You’re the one creator I’ve found that makes me feel confident in the beginner/intermediate abilities I have, but yet keeps me so stoked to go out and learn the next step in safe progression. Keep doing you, you’re a true role model and a blast to watch on a board.

[@gooz]

I was looking for an explanation on the whole pop vs. ollie takeoff and this was helpful and just what I needed😁 ordered some TB logo stickers!!

[@georgekontarakis3094]

Tommies really out here risking injury so we don’t have to. What a guy

[@jriding6161]

Love your energy dude. Thanks for these videos. They've really helped me.

[@Ozzy1kneeboard2snowboarder3]

Thanks man.. it’s all needed.. your skills are helping this old man.. 😊

[@ellstackeradventures]

Thanks for the tips

[@seanflaherty8763]

Super helpful, looking forward to the big jumps video!

[@jeffbarnard348]

Thanks for taking those hits to help demonstrate 👊

[@zephyr707]

great vid, thanks! can't wait for that ollie vs pop vs hybrid vid and which one to choose. i see a lot of folks clearing a knuckle/roller doing what you do around 2:28, looks like an ollie or a pop and it maintains good speed and control, hopefully you cover that in the vid

[@Muadiii]

id like to commend Tommies Knees for putting up with him making this video .... lol bro...

[@mitchelljarvis2944]

You’re incredible man!! The scientific explanations is awesome and actually helps my confidence when trying things!

[@dinacarter5012]

Thank you Tommie!

[@ipodman371]

my cousin has been taking me to the local mt and i've been picking up snowboarding real quick. i've been binge watching your vids to try and improve on my off days. thanks for the awesome content Tomm-o

[@jaredgianetta8771]

Thanks for the video. Always end up super back seat or bent over on jumps. Really having trouble positioning my head for landings. Almost took out my MCL on a frontside 180 a month ago, so this and the frontside 180 video are going to be really helpful. Would love to see some content on coming up with a step-by-step progression plan to get better at jumps and jibs.

[@aaronrattley8580]

That open shoulder had my face in the snow so fast...

[@herobornmusic9959]

Me and my boys shred mt.hood (timberline and ski bowl haven’t hit meadows yet) bought a board and everything over the past couple weeks fully invested it’s mine and my friends new zen. Trying to outshine them been studying your videos hard proud of you for killing it! Please never stop guiding me cause I’m catching on to the snowboard lingo! Staying stacked ;) anyway night boarding is so lit (no pun intended)

[@mingern10]

Tommie ur The best giving these valuable tips

[@Gharmoney514]

Wow I literally just came back from the hills, was struggling with my jumps (I'm Noob tho) and I was like I need to watch a video about jumps, and this popped up, gold!

[@ryancraig999]

Great tips man, especially "ollie vs pop" 🤙

[@user-vw6yb4gu7u]

That tip with X-crossing arms really helps a lot, thanks! Now waiting for “pop vs ollie” video)

[@pakmandan]

Bruh, I've been getting much better with your lessons. Keep making videos and riding sweet. About to start getting more consistency on the local hills.

[@danyoosun]

That Supra hoodie thoooo 🔥

[@scottknight8972]

Love this vid Tommie!!🙏🤘

[@DannyOVideos]

You explain well bro, love the content!

[@papashred_yyc4590]

Great video Tommie. Keep it up!

[@cocogwapo1]

thanks for sharing your tips and knowledge keep it up!

[@dfut8444mmff4ddddd]

Amazing video as always. Also props to you for deliberately falling over to make this video

[@JakeLaPutka]

Thanks for the tips!

[@fredricbjornefalt5972]

This is exactly what I need !

[@TylerWhite92]

Such a good one my dooood thanks for the help

[@sunshiner9204]

Love your videos Tommie 👍

[@dbo1111]

made me realize alot of my mistakes. Thanks

[@michaelkelly850]

Your boy has a MK4 Supra? I spot that hoodie flex.

[@JohnFinnigan1]

Respect for sacrificing your knees for this video lol

[@Michael_Scarn556]

This is great. I don’t do the parks but like to get a little air on the sides of trails or off humps. Could never feel stable in the air, always felt like I drifted to landing leaning back and falling if I get “too much air”😂

[@IvanMermejo]

You are the guy!

[@whoknows_q415]

Needed the tips for the big jumps goin outwest this year 😁😁

[@whoknows_q415]

Breck and keystone

[@maness2112]

Start small

[@MultiKokah]

New goggles and gloves? Fuego

[@toncrossing1667]

im digging it

[@nikitaalmahri5691]

Thankyou !!!

[@vadimgardevich1811]

Thanks 🙏!!!

[@MrXav360]

The timing of this video is insane, haha! I just started hitting jumps this week, and I love it! Now I know what to work on during my next session! Thanks a lot!

[@Dwooten206]

Bro you are sooo good at noob jumping

[@TheJm1234321]

Wow this is so accurate

[@keegmoo3608]

Nice vid. Great tips

[@thebrownfamilyriders]

love your video its awesome!!! 🔥😀🔥😀

[@hockeydragon1877]

Great tips. Very practical and helpful. Thanks for keeping it family friendly; my kid likes to watch your vids as well. BTW...are you riding at Copper Mountain, CO...did I see that right?

[@zachbraunstein9478]

wicked, man

[@reiner5712]

lol my second time ever snowboarding and i was already going for some jumps. My butt was obliterated at the end of the day. Cant wait to go back

[@davidtalbot6842]

Tommie when you’re approaching a kicker for a straight air, are your eyes locked onto the point on the lip you’re taking off from, or are you looking out in the air space of your trajectory?

[@ThePerpetualStudent]

The video you made on Ollie ca pop was mental

[@philcamp9663]

Gr8 video and u frickin jump rel good bro

[@josemelitonreyna2012]

Just started snowboarding like 2 weeks ago. I’ve gone like 5 times already & im going tomorrow! I wanna go fast mama 😂

[@federicoforcolini1969]

Thanks

[@tommiebennett]

Yoooo! Thank you

[@BenTabafunda]

Commented for support 👍

[@deeplyhappy-go-lucky]

They make it look so easy

[@crackslaptabernacle]

Where do you primarily ride? Also, great videos.

[@jriding6161]

I tried a curved box for the first time and I landed on my back after getting what felt like 3 feet of air. Knocked the wind out of me and I thought I came really, really close to breaking my back. That was last Saturday and I'm still feeling stiff/sore. I was wearing a half-full backpack and it was my 3rd run of the day so to keep going, I ditched the backpack and finished the day and I was surprised to find that my balance was a lot better. I'm thinking of never wearing a backpack ever again as I never see you with one on.

[@christiansuster6680]

I came here to find out the best way to judge speed, and the answer made me feel so lonely 🙁 lol. I don't snowboard often but the last time I went I thought I had too much speed for a jump but it was actually the perfect amount. I thought I over shot until my board hit the snow in the sweet spot. The rest of the day I was coming up short, maybe had one or two more decent attempts

[@jeremyhays9433]

Can you give a video how to maintain stability side to side when launching. I am always toe heavy or heel heavy

[@Bob-ru6nw]

Thanks. Sometimes I dead sailor landing on my back. What causes this/ how to correct?

[@flyingpig7203]

How do we correct landing tail heavy. (I feel like my weight is centered) I especially have trouble with this on jumps with more of a steeper lip. Wondering if you are matching the angle of your shoulders to the angle of the landing?

[@vantero7537]

What resort was this video shot at? Looks so much less crowded than Breck and Keystone

[@tones7287]

Hey Tommie, what's good! I finally started learning how to do jumps last week (18-08-23) took me some time to get over the fear threshold but I finally did. I started just riding over them until I finally started catching some air. throughout the weekend I got a little too comfortable and decided to hit a second consecutive jump and I picked up way to much speed off the first one and as I tried to brake check it was to late and I panicked and completely overshot the jump and landed on my back. Got a bruised kidney and a fractured rib. definitely my fault as I got a little to hungry to improve to quickly. I managed to get one jump recorded and I noticed my back leg was higher than my front so my board was on an angle in mid air so the front end of the board made contact with the snow first and I was very wobbly in mid air (hands were flapping everywhere) what are some tips to correct your body positioning in mid air? at least if I'm going to fall id rather the board hit the snow first or am I overthinking it to much? definitely keen to keep trying! all your vids have so far helped me improve at a rapid rate so thank you!

[@ellstackeradventures]

I all ways stay stacked !! Im the stacker hahah ellstacker

[@ellstackeradventures]

@@tommiebennett haha

[@PhaseSkater]

lol thats a good one. double stacker!

[@lukeoverthehill]

On a straight air are you leaving the lip flat based? Only coming off on heel or toes when spinning?

[@AltinVato]

Yesterday i got on a snowboard again after like 1 year and wanted to try jumps, at first everything was great and good but then the last jump that i did was way to fast and landed with my back on the ground from like 13 feet but luckly i didnt break anything (i hope so) but my back hurts very much and my neck

[@sflora951]

when you do these lists can you add the itemized list to either the video description section or a pinned comment? That would be a nice addition.

[@landsharkdrew935]

Just subbed:)

[@qhkqchk2920]

What Burton model board are you riding? Thanks

[@Deeeuce]

2:58 a local legend at Copper (me) makes a cameo. Lol

[@maherhatem]

i am looking for a good snowboard that can lean easily for oly and good for jumps, do you have any recommanded brand?

[@tpespos]

Question: the belly button tip of keeping it over the center of the board makes sense but as the angle of a jump starts increasing and you start leaning back. Should I be leaning forward into it to keep my belly button above the center or should I be standing athletically “straight” up? My biggest issue is landing tail first off of jumps and I don’t know why.

[@winterzahn]

jumps with steeper upwards takeoffs and steep dowhill landings need during popping off a noticeable forward momentum. So I ride stacked into those ramps and apply at about a snowboard length before takeoff from the lip a small forward shift, so also my center and belly button shifts a bit forward rear leg extends / pops more off the lip then. I only can say, jumps in different parks, beside having same classification, can be totally different from jump and feel steep takeoffs and landings need more forward pop off. normal drops and jumps with mellow takeoff and landings need almost zero forward momentum I noticed that especially backside 180 need even a bit more forward momentum on takeoff than straight jumps. so popping upper body into jump, that feels really odd, but that removed my super tailheavy Backside 180 landings

[@MW-qr8bu]

If you land on your tail then you are leaning too far back when you hit the lip of the jump. You need to time it right and shift your weight forward when you pop your board.

[@gforcefabi]

How can you land right? On a edge or flat? Even when i do really small jumps it seems like i lose complete control over the board

[@kebanosi4929]

i hear many people saying look ahead of you, but how am i gonna look ahead of me and at the jump at the same time? Dont i have to look at the landing aswell to know when i am bracing for impact?`trying to learn this but i am having a hard time with this.

[@francescopaci9435]

what length is the board you are using in this video and how tall are you?

[@codgamervidz]

where do i cop that supra hoodie tho?

[@Rekaw97]

Has overshooting happened many times to you? Is it so painful?

[@scbl46]

Please where do I find these small jumps at copper

[@brunobueno2183]

Hey tommie, I'm struggling with landing with both legs at the same time, I trie to pull the upper at the same time and land with them at the same time, but it happens many times that I'm landing tail first or nose first.. tail first i can always overcome bug the nose first can make me crash bad sometimes, do you have any good tips on that? Is probably other struggling with the same problem

[@jasmijnparks]

i have the same problem! i always land nose first… which causes me to fall flat on my face lmaoo i guess its due to balance, but idk how to overcome it

[@coogano]

Set up the approach go from light heel to light toe then takeoff suck the knees up.

[@viento99]

Could you add Ollie vs Pop URL in description?

[@clay1000]

Go to Crested Butte and tell us how to ride rambo

[@andrewhuynh2514]

Supra jacket tho....

[@loyal5652]

at 3:58 , why did u fall? this is usually what happens to me when I try to hit jumps. Is is because u bent down too much or you didn't pop off the jump? Thank you.

[@jeorhan1262]

I think he was trying to show what happens when you look directly under your feet when you are in the air. It causes your upper body to lean forward and you will land very off balance.

[@MW-qr8bu]

He didn't pop nor get enough speed. He (purposely) knuckled the landing. That's what happens when you just ride off of a kicker and don't have enough speed.

[@lukerowe6269]

I’m so mad at myself, I hit a jump in a new park without taking a lap in it and tipped back and hit my hip and ended my day on the mountain for the last timer

[@matthenry5594]

What was that front side 360 flip thing you did after you said "we're gonna keep it going".... and how do you do that?

[@evanmontelongo7036]

Yo where do you snow board you’re a beast

[@MultiKokah]

That’s copper