How to Ride Switch on a Snowboard WITHOUT Going Back to Basics

How to ride a snowboard switch. Riding switch on a snowboard can be an intimidating task. And the thought of going right back to basics on your snowboard is not what you want to do. So follow this simple exercise and you'll be riding switch in no time.

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[byunism]

Learned how to ride switch in a day with these exercises. Thank you, MM for the awesome tutorial!!

[AnthonySmith-gxbs]

Those first couple switch toe side turns are a legit leap of faith lol.

[thk]

That four-legged snowboard dude is the best guy in the whole world.

[supuhsike]

im melting at how pup runs in line with your carves

[maatthieu]

love seeing ur dog happy in the mountain :)

[KlavianZero]

Out riding right now.... You saved me many bruises, literally on the lift watching you in 30 sec intervals and working on things in small drills that you lay out. You have been a huge help; thank you!

[wyattgreen]

That intro shot was probably the coolest intro I’ve seen on a snowboard video, maybe even on YouTube

[donschmitt]

This drill is pure gold!

I've been in sports my whole life (I'm in my 50s) and I've never been taught a drill in any sport that was as effective as this. Had me riding switch in no time today after having attempted several times before. You get that immediate contrast between doing the turn the correct way, feeling where your weight is and what you're doing with your feet, knees, ankles, and then you immediately try to apply that riding switch. The initiation became so much more obvious as well as the problem with a tendency to not weight / engage that front foot, or to unweight it too early and careen across the slope.

Previously, when I tried to ride switch, I knew I was facing the same problems I used to have riding regular as a beginner, but I didn't know how to fix them until this drill made them so obvious.

Thanks Malcolm!

[Gstev]

I dedicated this last weekend to learning switch and had so much fun in doing so. A few beers helps with confidence haha

[leonreischutz]

I had to come back here and thank you!
As a decent rider I learned riding switch in one afternoon. This exercise is so simple, but effective.
I feel so much more free on my board now

[maximKvyatkovskij]

Has been afraid of riding switch for last three years. Until I found your video a few days ago. Took me 2 hours on the slope to feel much better about it. You have true talent of a teacher. Thank you!

[stefanomastracco]

Hello Malcolm, I am a 47 beginner snowboarder becoming addicted. I want to thank you for your tutorials, cause they are accurate, technical and clear to understand. You are real pro ! See you in Alpe d'Heuz !!

[scribbullproductions]

Made a lot of progress riding switch on a freeboard using this routine today. Really helped things click. Thanks!

[TheClanFollows]

This was actually how i learned to snowboard from day 1 (thanks to this video) and ive been equally comfortable on both stances on every run. Such a great tool in the back pocket that lets you get out of sticky situations as a beginner

[miguelreal]

I've been practicing this exercise when I go to ride and honestly I got amazed on how much I improved since then (total of 5 hours ish doing all the exercises), not only starting to ride switch, but got a lot more comfortable with my regular ridding, a better understanding of momentum and what the body needs to do to go along with the board. I combined it with carving practice and early edge change, all from your videos, gotta admit, you're an awesome instructor and your tutorials are simple, complete and easy to get! thanks a lot for all the information, it's helping me much! truly grateful! cheers!

[joycec]

Tried these drills on the mountain yesterday. No idea how, and I still had to do a lot of speed scrubbing, but somehow within 2 runs of each drill I could turn switch without wiping out, and in 2 more attempts I could go down just riding switch. Thank you!

[Largorn]

Thank you so much for this video! I have tried riding switch every now and then over the years, but never pulled through. With these tips I had the basics down after a day and am riding switch now on day 3 at maybe 70% of my regular level. Great video!

[Mechaneer]

The heel to toe transition has been so much harder to learn, but after forcing myself to do it a bunch my last time at Big Bear it finally started to feel natural.

[derrickgrigg]

Just got back from a night of practicing this. First year snowboarding and I was able to ride full green runs switch after a few practice runs of back and forth. Keep up the great content.

[J_Fowler]

absolutely gorgeous video, i could watch you ride that slope all day, well done. and i love your pup!