HOW TO SNOWBOARD ON A FLAT BASE... FAST | BEGINNER to EXPERT

How to snowboard on flat pistes, how to snowboard fast on a flat base, how to do jumps, and how to get better at snowboarding in powder. Every aspect of your snowboarding will be improved if you can snowboard on a flat base. This is not only for beginner snowboarders, but advanced riders too, don't miss out on this snowboarding tutorial.

So many advanced snowboarders struggle with riding their board on a flat base. This makes it really difficult to ride flat narrow pistes, and if you get it wrong, its super easy to catch an edge. 99% of the time whilst snowboarding we are either on our heel or our toe edge, which is why this third position, riding a flat base, often gets overlooked. Thankfully it is an easy fix, and is usually down to bad posture. If you have any snowboarding tips, or perhaps any snowboarding tutorials you would like me to make, then just drop them down in the comments below!

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[malcolmmoore]

For a video specifically on riding flats see the video I'll link at the bottom.

This video however is all about riding a flat base, but this is something you should only do when you're in the fall line. If you need to come away from the fall line then it can be safer to be on edge, as described in the video below. Sometimes being on a flat base is the right decision, but it's all about you as a rider being able to read the slope and make that decision. But riding a flat base is still a vital skill, and will help your overall board control. I know this is a confusing subject, so any questions just let me know! ✌

[alexanderstephen]

That dog adds a pleasant factor to any of your videos! Hahaha, it's a great "detail".

[yazr]

I always tend to catch an edge when riding flat... I was told to always either have pressure on the heel or toe side - or alternate... not sure if that's good advice lol. The only other thing I struggle with is confidence. I start to pick up speed and it freaks me out and I usually just end up eating powder.

[Mike_Solo]

Your dog is definitely the best companion for your vlogs 🤟
Keep shredding and keeping thumbs crossed that your season will officially open soon

[georgianasutu]

putting my weight on my front foot has always done the trick for me, no need for extra leaning. Also; anticipation of terrain and descend line as well as condition of the snow are huge factors, . I would also vouche for having the right position on the board (centered or advanced), makes huge difference

[TheSketchyBean]

When riding on a flat base, I’m always worried about catching an edge (especially on camber dominant boards). Do you have any tips for how to avoid this while flat basing fast? Thanks for the well made vid!

[johnshelly]

Relly good to see an instructor talking about flat base riding, and building it from one foot skating. Yah mahn.

[JonGPxl]

I would love Malcolm to breakdown my riding and fix any bad habits 😅 such a knowledgeable technician.

[wyattgreen]

You’re my favorite Snowboard YouTuber, your instructional videos are always super informative, and your free ride videos are super satisfying. The hype-beast sprinting up and down the mountain with you is my favorite part though... Keep up the great content!

[charshii]

This video was so helpful. When I first started riding I was always told “Never ride flat, always keep an edge” So I avoided it, and when I would need to ride flat I was never comfortable

[kt-tmme]

Your videos are making me so excited/prepared to go boarding again in January!!! Thank you!!!! :))

[thomasgebhard]

MM is THE best snowboard coach on YT! 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

[manosenthil]

Great video! Very helpful drills. Been snowboarding 5 years and very interested in continuing to progress my skills. You’re videos help save from the private instructors 🎒

[sebastianstalder]

Not Only snowboarding ..
But how ti make dogos happy 👍
Simply Nice🐶

[stevenlee]

Doing this has helped me on the lifts so much. People just watch in awe as I glide off of the lift and towards the bench to strap in. Plus, I drop in to my runs flat to pick up speed, then go on my edge to turn. Love the video, it’s helped me improve so much.

[petermarth]

Malcolm Moore! Thanks for all the help. All your videos are fantastic. I love your dog.

[chibimctwist]

Hi Malcolm, This video really helped! I'm developing bad snowboarding habits and yours was the only one I found that addressed the issue of not being able to ride on a flat base. Do you have any further tips on board control? I feel like my front foot / front of my board is being thrown around by random bumps and which causes me to bail / crash a lot (which in turn makes lose the confidence needed to lean forward.)

[vitalhostage]

Great explanation of the basic physics of the fall line principal. Stuff you need to understand. No different to the camber on a road.

[wheelfan]

I realize this is an older video but I want to echo other comment's about how helpful it is. Riding flat has always scared me but this video definitely brings up some great tips. I also just bought a Nidecker Alpha and retired my Skate Banana....I think my old rocker board and its loose feel really ingrained the fear of catching an edge while flat. I feel much better on the newer camber board. Thanks for the great content 👍

[Motorhomelife_Adventures]

Lovely seeing the dogs on the snow enjoying themselves! great video too!