9 Habits of Advanced Level Snowboarders

My Gear List

Come snowboard with me at High Cascade Snowboard Camp!

In this video I've got seven tips for hitting XL snowboard jumps.

[jackdelp]

Honestly everytime I watch a video on “advanced riding” it just feels like someone explaining how to snowboard as a whole

[EmilysActiviTV]

I'll add, anyone really carving is looking uphill just as much as forward because they have learned that other skiiers and riders can't predict the speed of the carves going across the hill. Looking uphill is the number one habit that keeps me safe. You really have a different line/path/speed when really carving

[nickmanluccia]

Kevin! Really appreciate all the quality information you put out, as well as the general good vibes.

A few years back, I took a 7-year hiatus from snowboarding and had to re-learn. Spent most of the first day and a half on my ass, very discouraged.

But then I found your videos and got loads of helpful tips plus a healthy dose of your positivity and clear passion for snowboarding—exactly what I needed to rescue me.

Fastforward 4 years, now I'm breaking into 'intermediate' territory and couldn't be more stoked. Keep the good stuff comin' =P

[ChristianRunsNY]

I've been riding for 30 years, fortunately many many days each season. It's hard to put into words what comes naturally as you spend hours and hours on snow, but just had to say this is a pretty good breakdown of some tricks to work through as you progress so you get to the point where everything feels natural, faster.

[michaelpeternixon]

Agree to disagree with point #2. IMO, all snowboarding happens from the ankles up. The joint opens or closes to control edging and pressure. The knees and hips are next to articulate (flexion or extension) and control rotation (turning) more than shoulders or arms should be. The use of gross upper body movements does assist beginners initiating turns but it is not a habit of advanced snowboarders.

[AdamIannazzone]

Not gonna lie: I live on the Ice Coast, and sometimes I just watch your videos to dream of powder. Seriously though, always such a relaxed and fun watch!

[seasonshredder]

I've been a snowboard instructor for 6 years now and I agree 100% with these skills/habits. The importance of bending your knees cannot be stressed enough as it is crucial for improved confidence and comfortability on the board. In addition, I would say that bending your knees improves your maneuverability vastly which will help in the event of a fall or close call. Great great video.

[coolbrotherf]

One thing that helped me understand controlled steering was "Steer with your edge, not your legs." Obviously the legs are still important, but focusing on letting the board initiate turns smoothly instead of swinging the back of the board around with my legs made a big improvement in my speed and control.

[juliusmcdonald]

To your point on #2, this has been huge when learning/getting comfortable with riding switch! Great vid, thx!

[ZenSendsMedia]

I've been snowboarding for a total of 8 days and it feels really good to know that I'm consistent with all of these tips. Nothing more addicting than the skill progression in snowboarding!

[KrutoiPersonazh]

looking back and to the sides is also a good habit fot safety.

[elisenz]

This was a great style of video to watch. Loved that Kevin was commentating ‘live’ rather than adding commentary over the top. Gets my hyped for the snow season just starting in New Zealand

[joelholland]

Best snowboarding video iv ever seen. He just showed and explained what i wanted to know to a T... legend

[lastwill]

Was just in Palisades last week and really can appreciate this. Great tips!

[voo__doo]

Haven’t watched of these in awhile but shout out Kevin your an awesome guy glad I got the pleasure to meet you where I work and stoked to hopefully see you around more🤙🏼🤙🏼

[maelileclercq]

Thank you so much for your sharing guys, great great job filming !
Will apply those good habits for my next runs, (dreaming of the first powder days 🇳🇿)
About to become so much more confident thanks to you !! 😊

[mattmanmcfee]

as an advanced rider who also does most of these things, listen to this guy! love how you demonstrate the effects of different things with your riding as you explain them!

[davidsimpson]

Cheers mate, point 5 worked like a charm, worked on it today and it made everything that much easier.

[TheCrossfitter]

Just got back from riding a few hours ago, this is very helpful thanks Kevin

[orahwatson]

Going up to Meadows tomorrow, I'll try some of these tips to smooth out my ride. Thanks!