10 Beginner Snowboard Turn Mistakes to Avoid

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In this video I talk about the five mistakes you don't want to make on your first day of snowboarding. I'll give you advice to avoid all of these fist day snowboarding mistakes. Thanks for watching!

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[PotatoCouch]

every cell in my body wants to learn how to snowboard for years. I'm saving up and going to actually do it!

[hsidder]

For a second year rider, not staying on flat ground too long is one of the best tips. I was getting frustrated catching edges until I moved to a slope, realizing I simply didn’t have enough angle on the flat area I was learning on.

[jefffeltes]

You make the best training videos By Far. Very informative with great slow-mo video to let us SEE what you are talking about. I learned to ride my board by watching your Beginners Playlist straight through two times before I ever touched the snow, and my body & mind had a good understanding of WHAT I was trying to do. From there I just had to practice. Thanks Kev!

[smiley__dj]

Something that really helped me not fall when getting off the lift was to look up and where I was going. I don't know if it was just me or others do this, but I would always look down at my feet waiting for the right moment to get off the lift, and even when I stood up and got off the lift I would still keep looking down when sliding off. One of the lift operators told me to look up and where I was going when getting off the lift and this has significantly reduced the number of times I fall down.

[ConorPorter]

I don’t know what inspired me to seek out snowboard tutorials, but your channel is exceptional. Even though I’m novice and can navigate double blacks with one or two falls I learn a lot from you!

[christophermatthews]

Keep working on it Kev. You'll get there!

[edwardsuter]

My first day on the slopes, I was trying to rush my toe to heel turns, meaning I kept catching my heel (luckily at slow speeds on shallow slopes). Learning to be patient and let the board come round naturally was a huge help

[michellecurrin]

Just wanted to say thank you cause your videos helped me snowboard better! My husband took me for my 3rd time and your turning videos helped me! Thank uou

[momboys]

I watch all of your videos and this is the best yet (for a beginner). I do/did almost all of these as a beginner and your simplified instructions are bang on. I can see this coming in very handy with the season approaching.

[-long-]

This is the best tutorial for beginners who are practicing slow toes and heels turn properly. I really appreciate this, definitely it helps a lot because I realized many mistakes I've made at #1, #2, #3, #5, #7

[dan]

Thanks man. I need to practice my toe-edge a tonne! The fear of having my back facing down the slope is a bottleneck for me. Your tips will help when I hit the snow next week. Thank you!

[colincharbonneau]

I love how im an advanced rider but still love watching beginner stuff lmao

[redcloudxlll]

My biggest issue is toe sliding. Haven't touched a snowboard in a long time. Went today in Whitefish. Fairly empty which was great but using my toes to carve I was avoiding it. Watching your videos tomorrow. I will implement what I have learned watching your beginner videos. Thanks Kev!

[kobzie_]

One big beginner mistake is trying to break your fall with your hands. I learnt the hard way. Just tuck your hands in whenever you fall

[ILovePancakes]

I was thinking about trying today and this should help a lot

[Capitamerc]

Just copped a 22/23 Merc, last board was a 17/18 ns prototype 2. Can’t wait to break in the new board.

[vt]

Love these tips, super helpful. Thank you for taking out the time to create the videos 👍🏼

[christophergruenwald]

And last on the list is not getting outside your comfort zone. I have a 14 y/o son that’s been snowboarding 2 full seasons and all he’ll do is leaf fall his heal edge all the way down the mountain. He’ll even go down black diamonds this way, but he refuses to put in any effort and learn how to make and connect turns. His toe edge wax is in perfect condition after a full season so you only ever have to wax half of the board. Meanwhile my 12 y/o daughter who has the same amount of days on snow is far beyond linking turns and is even in the park with me hitting boxes, rails and jumps.

[mousaabouzanad]

Really great video, thank you for taking the time to make it

[donaldzuramp]

Thanks for falling for us! Really saw myself here😂