Snowboarding Tips for the Winter Season

Posted on December 19, 2008 by WatchDoit.com

Want to look cool, confident, and stylish on the mountain this year? Need to learn the basics of snowboarding? Watchdoit is here to help! Snowboarding is one of the fastest growing sports in the U.S. and the world. If you are planning on making a trip to the mountains this year make sure you are prepared to look your best. The following list of videos focuses on the basics of snowboarding and snowboarding tricks. So get out in that fresh mountain air and shred!

 

How to buy snowboard equipment

http://www.watchdoit.com/watch.aspx?Video=MypoLoAuGKzxG

 

This video is a quick look at some snowboard equipment, and tips on what to buy and when to buy it. This video is useful for the true beginner.

 

How to exercise for snowboarding peak performance

http://www.watchdoit.com/watch.aspx?Video=noJKBwoBDtKzpy

 

Ever been so sore after a day on the slopes that you felt miserable for a week after? Well with proper pre-season preparation you can avoid the soreness and muscle strain of that first trip of the season.

 

How to ollie on a snowboard

http://www.watchdoit.com/watch.aspx?Video=swIwwMzEpGEnDCHC

 

Ever wanted to ollie your way down the mountain? Well now you can! Discover how to jump all the obstacles in your path with this guide to ollieing on a snowboard.

 

Learn how to snowboard

http://www.watchdoit.com/watch.aspx?Video=BtLMJuLK

 

If the terrain park seemed too daunting last season this video should help you overcome your fears. This video details the anatomy of a ‘kicker’ and the basic ways to hit a jump in the terrain park.

 

Boxes and Rails

http://www.watchdoit.com/watch.aspx?Video=zHKMpxLJKrzqtpwppGq

 

This video will show you the basics of hitting the trickiest of terrain park elements, boxes and rails. These skills are essential to cutting dynamic lines through the park and will help with overall balance and skill.

 

How to Frontside slide a rail

http://www.watchdoit.com/watch.aspx?Video=ACKonpEw

 

This is a video from Aaron Biitner who rides for skullcandy and Burton. He has a sick intro for this video and it is followed by a quick run through of a Frontside board slide. A must see for those aspiring to big things in the terrain park.

How to do a backside 360

http://www.watchdoit.com/watch.aspx?Video=wtCuMoyxuExuHBIEKJ

 

This is a video for the more technical riders. It details the finer points of setting up for the jump and carrying your momentum through. Ride hard and fast but be careful out there!

 

How to do the frontside 900

http://www.watchdoit.com/watch.aspx?Video=HGzJEKwJKHq

 

This is the big one folks! This trick is definitely not for the faint of heart or lacking in skill. Experts only please! Whether you just want to see how its done or you are actually planning on throwing a 900 this season, this is one impressive video.

 

 

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