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Your first day snowboarding can be an intimidating experience espicially if you don't have a friend to show you the ropes! Take a lap with Nev and Tim as they go over all of your basic tips and tricks to help get you shredding on your first day! Stay tuned for more episodes as we follow Tim's progression throughout his first day snowboarding!
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I had no lessons and basically threw myself into snowboarding, watched other people copying what they did, just learning as I went along............. I wish I'd had lessons like this.
Yeah, I learned 30 years ago and nobody knew what they were doing lol... Equipment was trash too, I was wearing hunting boots. My first run I just pointed it. I went along fine until I picked up a scary amount of speed and tried to turn heelside, at which point I caught my toe edge and scorpioned onto my face. Blood and everything. I decided turning was too dangerous so I just straight-lined it the rest of the way to the bottom at which point I realized I didn't know how to stop, so I just bailed out at. I pretty much did that all day. I have never been more sore than I was the next morning. Took me about two or three more trips before I could turn both ways and stop fairly consistently. It was a battle.
@@digiprez77 Veteran! 😂
@@digiprez77 hahaha wow what a story!!!
@@digiprez77 the scorpion is how I remember starting😂😂
Dude my girl was like.. haha let's go snowboarding. We got to a mountain, rode to the top on rentals, and just went downhill. Scariest hill I've done. I thought I was going 50mph. Turns out it wasn't that bad. But I was freaking out on the inside.
I wish my first day looked like this
Today was my first day and no training, long story short I fucked myself up but still had fun
Pahaha same
Hahahaha
Same I wiped out a lot, next day felt pretty sore but I had fun nonetheless definitely want to give it another go
Yeah my first day was super fun but I wiped out so many times the next day I couldn’t even walk
I watched one snowboarding video about 2 hours ago, and now I'm going down a rabbit hole of videos and really getting motivated to learn!
Same
Samee, first vid seen on Thursday and Im about to buy my board today hahaha
@@TheAmlx is it easy just got mine today and reallly struggling
@@TheAmlx nice
watching these videos when my ride day is 2 months away 😅
lesson #1, meet with snowboard lesson #2, lets start carving at 70kmh
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Lmaoooo
Lol
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Lmao ikr
I can honestly tell anyone watching that I learned snowboarding this season by watching this series, all six parts, without a coach. It was probably the most fun I ever had on the slopes and now I can confidently call myself an intermediate snowboarder. I can now carve well, do ollies, and consistently complete terrain parks without wiping out. For anyone out there hesitating to try out this sport, I ask to you to give it a try. Yes, your first time is going to be rough. Your ass will hurt. But it'll be worth it in the end. Lots of thanks to Snowboard Addiction for helping me out
Wow i start tomorrow i can’t wait thanks for the motivation dude !
I have hade a great time watching this amazing
Wooo can’t wait man just moved to Pendleton oregon gree uo in Mississippi taking trips to Florida during rain storms to surf the big swells but all that being said can’t wait to snowboard for my first time man I’m excited
facts it's just trial and error, keep doing it and you'll get it
I couldn't have found a more accurate comment. It's exactly what I was meaning. I also watched all the 6 parts just before trying to snowboard for the first time, and I was surprised how good I was just by watching those videos and without any coach. Last winter I only snowboarded for 4 half-days and I was good enough to do most of the slopes with confidence. The most usefull tip I learned on those videos was to put a lot of your weight on your front foot. Without this tips you will just fall every time, mostly when you'll try to do a toes side turn. As soon as you're remembing that you're falling because your weight is on your back foot, you just have to put your weight on your front one and you'll be much better and stop falling that often. In fact, that's counter intuitive but it's the BEST TIP EVER you could learn to start snowboarding. Thanks a lot for those videos that are really great and helpful !
Ok this was possibly the best snowboard tutorial on KZhead
It takes approximately 1 hr to get you sliding and balancing on your heel edge with this building block learning methodology.
This is the best snowboard lesson channel on KZhead, bar none.
Yes 100% I agree!
These videos are so good because he’s teaching someone who hasn’t snowboarded before, the instructors make it look so easy, and the guy he’s teaching makes common mistakes so it’s easy to learn from him. Thank you,
I can’t believe I’m watching this for free. Thank you for the lesson! 🤩
You’re welcome 😊
15:41 this part made me feel tons of nostalgia, learning this when I was a teenager. We called this type of decent "falling leaves" and it was so satisfying to do for the first time
Same we called it falling leaf when I was younger
Took me nearly two full weeks before I could link a turn. 15 years later, I am teaching some of my friends how to snowboard. Being a slow learner has helped me to teach others how to pick up this sport. This is a great video. Keep up the good effort boys!
Coming from a longtime skier, makes me want to try snowboarding. Props to the videographer as well.
My first day was me renting a snowboard, figured out how to straps in one foot myself, survived getting on and off the lift on bunny hills, took monumental effort to stand upright for a few seconds without falling, then stumbling downhill on the board destroying my butt, back, wrists and forearms along the way thinking “just go for it”. I finished the day with several ibuprofens. I wish my first day was like this video...
Actually thanks a lot for those videos. I now ride for 6 years and I'm going to teach a friend how to ride. These videos are also very good for learning to teach the right technique.
This is exactly what I want in someone teaching me. No nonsense, no molly coddling or anything. Noticing every little thing I do and explain why I shouldn't/ should do it and what happens when I do / don't. Brilliant!
Im 35 years old and have always been thinking snowboarding looked so much fun and cool! About two weeks ago, my sister invited me to go to a cabin with her and her family to spend some time with them. They rented me a snowboard (i've never ever been riding one, but i've been into skateboarding when i was younger, quit when i was about 17) and it was the most fun i've had in years. Took me just a few hours to get it down. I was there for two days and i learned alot by myself and i love it! Im about to buy myself a board and start having fun in the winter! The best part is, in a month, im going back there and will be riding the snowboard again! :D
Tim picked it up great. I learned with a surfer and she was the same. Transferable skills!
My boss was a surfer and he also picked it up super fast.
just had my first day of snowboarding and i too skate on the daily. i found breaking and carving easier but being able to keep a good speed was hard. please guys be careful. you’ll fall about 25 times to realize that it doesn’t hurt too much but you could easily be in big trouble. also having good supportive friends helps a lot
I find this video quite useful and will try tomorrow on the range. Sharing my time-stamped notes so we can practice on site while watching this. 0:00 ==intro== ==standing up (next 8)== 0:53 strapping in 1:52 do a jump 2:28 dance on toe edge/heel edge 2:43 tail press/nose press 3:05 ollie 3:43 nollie 4:09 rocking nose-tail 1 4:41 rocking nose-tail 2 add toe-edge/heel-edge to crab-walk ==get on/off all lifts (next 2)== 5:40 one-foot walking around 6:20 one-foot gliding around 7:07 awkward walking/gliding if steps from front of the board ==walk up/down the hill (next 1)== 7:58 step, bring the board (walk up hill) 8:36 board first then step (walk down hill) ==practice one-foot gliding (next 2)== 9:20 one-foot gliding down the hill (from 6:20) 10:28 one-foot gliding with half-foot brake 12:45 strapping in on a slope without sitting down ==side-slipping transitioning to traversing (next 3)== 14:10 side slipping 1 shimmying to slide 15:08 side slipping 2 sliding down hill 15:37 side slipping 3 traversing 16:10 ==interlude== ==gliding to turning== 17:28 toe edge (turning) 1 18:30 toe edge (turning) 2 18:48 toe edge (turning) 3 (use hip, not curl toes) 19:15 ==outro==
Nice🙌
Saving this
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That's awesome!
As soon as he said he was a skateboarder, I knew this would be a quick session. Anytime I have taught a skateboarder, it will be an easy teaching day.
Yup any board sport experience is a huge help
As a snowboard instructor I love how this is both detailed yet succinct. Hes a great teacher.
I started snowboarding very late, when I was 23y old and in the days, when there were no schools and instructors yet. It's a shame there weren't even videos like this, I would have saved myself a lot of falls :) Later I was an instructor in the Austrian Alps. Snowboarding is a really easy sport for anyone, my youngest student was 5y old and my oldest student was 72y old. I wish everyone a lot of snow and experiences!
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First time and it helps more than my instructors in real life.
I m 27 years old and I just started to learn snowboard, we´ve been not very rich so I did not even have the opportunity to learn skiing but I was always tempted towards snowboard. Now I am at 27 learning it and it feels a lil bit embarassing falling down and learning meanwhile there are kids going downhill like pros. However, I love it so far, my sister now got me a snowboard since she knew I was borrowing them until I learn but I have the perfect motivation now since I got my own gear now and I can focus to learn on my own board. These videos are good, gona blast through them and see if it helps :)
THIS SERIES FIXED MY SNOWBOARDING!!! This method of taking a real beginner and teaching them is very helpful and effective. I was struggling changing edges and turning, and I got lessons about toe and heel edge position, but wasn't told about opening/closing shoulders/hips/knees. And I was told to point downhill and then change edges which isn't technically correct. You can change edges when your board is pointing in the direction you're traveling, and you slowly engage your next edge at 12 o'clock like you mentioned. Now, I balance over my board, squat a little for heel edge, push my shins down for toe edge, and lock in my edge. To turn the board, you just slightly open or close your shoulders/knees, the further closed the sharper the turn. I see all of this in your videos, and finally put it to practice today. Had my best day snowboarding yet, and finally feel like I can call myself a snowboarder. You're lessons are working and helped a newbie like me become excited for next season. Thanks, and keep it up! Ps. I subbed because of this beginner series 🙂
This is the best starter kit you could find on youtube. Thanks!
Only thing I would’ve added before doing anything on the board is explain some basic safety things. Fists save wrists, yo!
I’m home from the first day of snowboarding. I haven’t died, but expect to fall many many times
Dude I cant give direction to board I dont know why
Im about to shred on a skateboard for the first time on monday. But i ice skate so this should be a breeze 😂
Just got back from my first trip as well. I must’ve fell at least 50 times
I skateboard and thought it would be easy for me to shred the powder but that shit is not the same beast
@@evanvargas3170 bro not in the slightest . The heel toe factor hits different
This is by far the best video on KZhead on learning how to snowboard 🙌🏼. I wish this was out back when I started. Definitely will recommend it to every person I know who is starting to snowboard.
Thank you Nev for those great lessons. I went on my first ride last weekend and practice every exercice you teach. I went slowly but surely and by the end of the day I was able to do my very first turns. What a day it was, thanks to you. I'm extremely grateful.
I love your channel, I have been binge watching in preparation for this season since it's been years since I've boarded(miss the Swiss alps). One of the most knowledgeable and approachable teachers out there! Keep up the awesome work!
I’m so excited for winter coming around I’ve only been snowboarding one time and decided to buy all the gear this year to go. Definitely have a lot to learn thanks for this 🙏😂
Your videos really helped me thank you for the useful information you provide to the new snowboarders
Wow for so many years i've brainlessly strapped toes first. Makes so much sense to stabilize your legs before feets. I thought i knew everything beginner but I see there are still things to learn, thanks!
Nice tips for basics! Thanks...and before I forget, I got the MDX ONE for my 3 yrs, we used it today and it works as you demoed in one of your other videos with your son.
Finally snowboarded for the first time with my ten years of skating experience and this video series. I knew it’d be harder than I thought but not WAY harder than I thought. Still very fun, and didn’t have any nasty falls yet. Gliding across the snow is just stellar
Dang, I'm impressed with Tim! Makes it seem effortless to learn.
This was such a great lesson. Love the way you set him up with good flat ground habits before even going down the mtn. P.S. I'll never understand riders who push with their leg in front of their board.
He is doing so well and he is an excellent instructor - really clear instructions.
That is the best beginner lesson I've seen... I wish I watched this before teaching my kids. You got a sub from me...
I started today. Watched this video 1 week before and already knew the basics. Today I spent 1 hour just to get used to stuff before 12:00 and now that I am rewatching it, it makes me happy you said beginners might spend 3 hours for that. I though I was too slow and now I am confident I am doing it right, step-by-step. Thank you for making such a good and a life-saver video!
Glad we could help!!! Keep at it💪
Im going snowboarding in december and these videos are VERY helpful
I’ve been snowboarding for 32 years. Started in 1992 back when we were hated on the slopes by SOME not all snooty skiers. It motivated me to learn. I’m almost 64 now and still going strong!. I LOVE this sport, been All over western USA and British Columbia. I can’t tell all of you beginners how snowboarding change me!. I’m a multi sport athlete and adding snowboarding to my repertoire was one the best things in my life!. One advice I give to newbies is NEVER GIVE UP! Once you make 2 turns in a row without falling on your ass, you will be STOKED!!!! Happy Shredding board heads!!!
Thanks for sharing your story and your words of wisdom! We are stoked snowboarding has given you so much! Keep on Shredding!
Thanks bro!! Love how you teach and motivate new shredders!! Keep the sport real!!!!
Been watching these videos and I'm super excited to give snowboarding a try in 2 weeks time.
Great teacher and good student.
Best Coach ever
these videos are awesome i am a beginner and it has helped me a lot
Bro! This is really helpful because I can see the exactly same mistakes that I make but from another perspective!
This guy is my spirit animal
I’ve been instructing for For seven years total after a year two of instructing I took my first Aasi level one in northern NY , I just took it again in Michigan where I’m from. I’m looking for my level two this year. I absolutely dig /appreciate this video! It literally is all /most of what I teach. However, now if it’s a private lesson, and they (skate,surf, wakeboard) I’m going to strap them right in and do board movement on flats to affiliate their known comfort to the new un known terrain. I approved his video! And thanks for making it!
Really great video. Much appreciated.
I haven’t gone snowboarding for Years now, I want to get back into it now, so hopefully these videos will help me refresh my memory
Thats awsone way of teaching , love it .
Nev!Hello from Russia!Hope somethimes I meet you on slope for highfive!Thanks for your work at this channel!
Very helpful. Thanks for the video!!
Soon I’ll be snowboarding for the first time. Binge watching your videos til then.
He's such a good instructor
learning this year........appreciate this video man
"lets keep our assshhhhh, lets keep our bum dry" hahaha. Love this channel awesome video.
I love snowboarding!
from italy, thanks for this video !
I wish I had found this video before falling a lot last month 🤣🤣 I've never seen anyone explain it so well and in so detail. Thank you 😊
I feel you 😂 I went yesterday as a first timer and my bum sore af from falling so much
@Bunny Man the struggle is real... I keep falling on my knees tho 😓
@@2005siu We gone get it down pact though for sure. We going pro 2025😂😂 So get the best knee pad you can find n meet me on the black diamond 🙃
I can’t wait to try 🥰
Really good I had the same coaching the first day am a surfer too it feels wired little bit
I already know my first day won’t be this smooth, but I’ll try to remember as much as I can from this , lol
Better first time snowboarder than most I've seen.
Can Tim make his own KZhead channel and track his progress with videos. Because I want to watch this guy get really good at snowboarding
This is the perfect video for me! I'm a surfer, skateboarder and wakeboarder. I tried snowboarding on my own, thinking, "how much different can it be?" Well, it was different. Seeing Tim making the exact same moves and mistakes I did makes me feel much better! Thank you so much for posting these videos! I'm off to watch lesson 2. I think these are going to help me a lot. Thanks again.
Same my friend said it’s the same thing as surfing lmao first time snowboarding I was coming down the mountain hot and ended up eating it hard my first 180 double front flips maybe some side flips straight to myself. First time is always fun
16:39 I was clenching ready for that edge catch 😂😂
Dude those early catches like that where you're toe side and lean on your heels too much are the worst. Would've cracked my head right open a few times without a helmet.
@@jeffbrownme2 😂😭 so true man, my first time snowboarding I just threw myself into and learned from trial and error and those toe and heel edge catches had me flying down the hill leading to an eventual head smash. Thank god for helmets.
My young nephews want to learn how to snowboard. While this gets them more motivated, I made it clear that they will first take lessons in person.
Thanks so much for your beginner lesson series! I learned snowboarding in a couple days due to your teaching!
Great to hear!
This guy is so good
Good job 👏
Wow I want to learn like that!
Going snowboarding for the first time up in Mount Snow, Vermont this weekend! Definitely needed this as a prelude!
Hope you enjoy it!
Cut to next day he's throwing 1080s
Always have to start with the basics, even if you don't want to. Well done!! Pro Tip (form a non-pro): wear volleyball knee pads and cycling shorts to help cushion you knees and bum whilst falling 👌hehe
I wish I had lessons like this, but I picked it up without lessons 💪
Wish i had this kinda hill its loooking amazing for beginners
This is useful for when I escape my tropical country
I am going snowboarding 🏂 on this week’s Wednesday morning
I am learning.
Very cool!
Super useful tips, especially seeing the beginners take on it. I find myself doing a lot of these mistakes. Plus have the same board :D
I still find (after 32 years of snowboarding) pushing with my foot in front of the board is more natural for me. Behind still and always will seem like the weird option to me! Teaching my 3 boys tomorrow, we will see what they prefer, probably behind the board and they like to do the opposite of what I say
They like to do the opposite of what you say 😂😂
I agree, it looks odd
in my 8 yrs in canada, just twice went to snowboarding i didnt really learn, lol. This next winter I'll get my own snowboard and try to force it a little, looks fun :)
He is riding a custom Flying V? Or a camber profile? Me encantan tus videos ❤️❤️❤️ mucho éxito. Ojalá aquí encontrara un instructor así 👍👍👍
I taught myself on a Burton elite 150.
Great video
Been snowboarding for decades now and I've never put my feet behind the board walking around :D Interesting to see how other people do it
very good lesson!
man I wish I had Nev as a coach when I first started snowboarding. best coach there is
I have never once in my 15 years strapped in my heel first. I always have done toe so I can kick heel into back of binding and buckle tow in tight to push heel in cup
Going snowboarding for the 3rd time in my life. Thanks for all the tips. Anyone got any tips for swore quads mine were so bad the 2nd time I went I couldn't even ride the 2nd day I went lol. I think ill bring knee sleeves if I can find mine from lifting.
Yesss!!! I'm asking they same question what Tim asked, are you supposed to curl your toes when doing toe side?! I mean, I put alil bit of weight on my sheen & upper leg, but I do curl my toes as well. Bc that's what I've been doing the whole time. Please clarify.
man, this guy is super good, picking it up fast. hope my 5 year son can do the same. or not, just have fun lol
For that part of foot before or after the board. When you have a new acl in not leading leg the option for after the board is much worse (side to side movement) than before (front to back movement) despite it seems less natural.
I've never learned to snowboard but with recent health issues it's not looking good for me so my husband is taking me out to finally learn, I'm 37 and I'm scared out of my mind lol thank you for this video maybe I'll learn something before goin to the hill 😂
I love how kids do skiing and snowboarding aswell