KORUA Shapes - Tech Talk - Turning Basics With Nicholas Wolken

Whether you're still learning how to turn, want to improve your carving skills, or maybe work on your turning style, our latest instalment of the Tech Talk series has you covered! Nicholas Wolken shares some helpful tips, tricks, and insights on what to focus on that will surely help you step up your carving game. Enjoy!

Film & Edit: Mathias Wittwer

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[DINGLEBERRY]

Thank you Nicolas for the important information!!! Some of these technical facts also applies to surfing!!!!

[joeroche]

One of the things that improved my turning is checking my tracks just as you suggest in the video 🤙 would love to see a video on the technical aspects of fine tuning your bindings, like you mentioned in this.

[dennis]

I pick my next book, based on your shelf. Hold fast, Tweak hard is on the list ;)

[Laaxlocal]

Thank you. People should see this because I see many riders who make careless turns and slide that tail. It takes power to carve, but many let go and slide instead of making a proper and nice turn...

[lukeoverthehill]

Love listening to the people who understand the fundamentals on such a deep level. Dreaming of drawing lines now

[nikolavojvodic]

Great video. Would love to hear more from the other riders.

[somebodyyyyy]

Thanks a lot, Nicholas! I'm looking forward to other tips

[kurikiindiana]

Nicolas's turn, especially backside and transittion from front to back utilizing flex of the borad severely inspired me to the extent I purchesed Korua. I think his backside is one of the coolests in the world along with Sigi (in Sigi's case, his is never fades) . Thank you for sharing your insight Nicholas.

[BB-pfcs]

I love hearing this from the man himself! I'm no pro, but I am comfortable with my style, and hearing some of these pointers like chest forward makes me so much more confident and comfortable than having to confirm to the mainstream riding styles!

[richardowens]

Thank you Nicolas! I look forward to trying out some of your tips.

[cudosone]

Thanks Korua & Nicholas for this video, the tips on using the arms at the end of each turn have stepped my carving game up a lot!

[soldout]

Really enjoyed the video. So sad the ski slopes are closed in my country. My dream is to move to Switzerland...

[Boardriderx]

Thanks a lot. Great & helpful video!

[martinblaszczyk]

Awesome video. Really looking forward to more videos like this!

[jamesdeslondes]

I've always enjoyed the earnesty and strait forward way that Europeans share what they want to express. Because they don't let ego interfere, the result is that they get across what they want to say, regardless of what their native language is, and you fully understand in every nuance of what it is they want to express. I found that with a French girlfriend too. Nicolas does an ultra excellent job of explaining. One, because he has an excellent command of English, but secondly and more important he leaves out all ego and focuses on whats important...getting his point across. I am so anticipating trying my Dart in the next week. Woo Hoo!

[DINGLEBERRY]

Yes!!!! Hold your rail!!!! Don't squish your turns!!!

[coachsamlouie]

Will most snowboard instructors be able to teach this at the resorts?

[woodworkpro]

Hey Nicolas, could u tell us your positive Stance settings?

[AlexanderGeorgiev-Marck]

Thank you Nicholas. That helps a lot. Would you share your angles?

[jsuper]

Hi mate. Used to ride a Saloman Dancehaul (with Now Orion) but I found it too soft and chatter and I am in trouble to avoid some skidding while heel side turning.. So, I'm thinking about trying a Korua but I'm lost about what model should I go. Once I'm not carver proficient I would like to go to a model that helps me progressing. Need something that is accessible cos I just ride 15 or 20 days per season. What model would you recommend. Should I go to an Otto, Transition Finder, Pencil or Dart? (considering that my main issue is holding the tail in heel side carving). I'm 55 years old, 5'9" and 170pounds and ride with backfoot angle = 0º. Any advice would be really appreciated. Cheers.