Snowboarding Tips And Tricks

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Snowboard is a fantastic sport and becoming more popular by the second. Not only is riding down the snowy slopes a lot of fun but for the adventurous the fun is in the tricks they can perform. In this article I will talk about some of tricks snowboarders perform but make sure that you have the experience behind you before trying difficult tricks.

Backside 360 – This is quite an advanced trick and is performed by riding into the jump on a flat base or on your heel edge. When you reach the take off you then put all your weight onto your toes, while at the same time rotate your head and shoulders backside to start the spin. Try to compact your body as much as you can and rotate as one unit with the board. You need to land square on both feet so look out for your landing as you near the end of the spin.

Frontside Air -This is basically any air performed on the frontside wall of a halfpipe and also with a frontside grab. The rear hand is usually positioned between the bindings on the toe edge.

Frontside 180 -You can attempt this once you are reasonably comfortable with the straight airs. With the frontside 180 you will add a spin and the trick should be performed off of a snowboard jump.

Before starting the trick take note of where you will land and what speed you will need to have for the jump.

Being the ride with your arms down, ride off the lip and allow your momentum to bring you up. Turn your shoulders frontside so that the front of your board is high in the air and start bringing your knees up as you reach the peak of your height. Next rotate your upper body and let your legs follow so you will now be facing the way you are going. Land with your knees bent and on both feet.

Ollie -One of the first tricks that you will learn as a snowboarder is the Ollie. This is a no-handed aerial where you will use only your momentum and some foot movements to lift off the slope while still in control of the board.

You will be riding standing upright with your arms by your side and at a comfortable speed. Bend your knees and crouch down. Put all your weight on the back foot and lift the nose of the board. Propel yourself upward bringing the front of the board up first and then lift your back leg to level out. Land on both feet at the same time.

Learning and performing tricks can add a whole new aspect to snowboarding and make it a lot more exciting. Always take the necessary safety precautions when performing tricks and don’t try to rush into tricks that you’re not quite ready for. Take your time and you will be doing the best tricks in no time.