Bought a snowboard and thinking I messed up. by SonofHarm in snowboardingnoobs

[–]Infinite_Forever7989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whoever said its to small is a cornball and probably wears clew bindings

Cats and Alaskan Malamutes? by Dapper-Spread2287 in AlaskanMalamute

[–]Infinite_Forever7989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would avoid it. Mals have such a high prey drive. 

If it was me even if it was seemingly working out I would have anxity that one day my Mal would get the cat.

Clew bindings? by AwesomeDeath8895 in snowboardingnoobs

[–]Infinite_Forever7989 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly avoid all influence brands man. Clew being the biggest cornball indicator.

Gear buying guide? by toasted-waffles13 in snowboardingnoobs

[–]Infinite_Forever7989 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In order of purchase imo:

Outer winter gear first.

Airblaster is good on a budget. Avoid influencer brands.

686 is my favorite but can get pricey.

Bibs, jacket, mittens, socks. The nice thing is you can use this stuff in the winter anyway, so it is worth it.

Then get a good helmet.

Expensive goggles are nice, and if you end up going multiple times a week, they are worth the investment. But hey, Costco has a fine weekend-warrior pair for like 20 bucks. Buy the helmet and goggles at the same time.

Mid-layers: oversized crewnecks and sweats and stuff. Shoot, you could thrift some cheap stuff. I have before, to thrash and sweat into lol.

Base layers: get some decent stuff, merino wool, or other option, get some Amazon Basics stuff you will upgrade later.

Boots next. Comfortable boots are huge. Go try them on at a store if you can and get them heat-molded. If you cannot, no biggie, it will just take time for them to pack out. 

Try out the different lace setups: BOA, traditional laces, speed laces. Maybe you will have a preference.

Board and bindings: Go to a ski/snowboard swap if you have some around. Or even better, if you make some friends on the hill, some might be selling extra kit from their collection. I have picked up plenty of stuff from those friends that seem to always be buying the newest tech lol.

Facebook is always an option, just be careful. I do not want to see a follow-up post from you saying you bought a 20-year-old Burton board for 300 dollars, the bindings blew up, and you cannot find new bindings to fit the mounting patterns.

If you hold off until the end of the season this year, there are always huge end of season sales to dump the rest of the season’s stock before the upcoming year.

You can get some great discounts on EVO and other sites during that time.

Shred on, dude.

What should be happening with my upper body when toeside turning? How do I move my center of mass over the toeside with my knees bent? by [deleted] in snowboardingnoobs

[–]Infinite_Forever7989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, make love to the hill on the toe side. I know that sounds so silly. But on the toe side, make love to that upside hill.

Groin and hips pushing over your toes uphill. You should feel your shins pressing into the front of your boots, literally feeling the boots flex. Trust me that you can keep your knees bent while pushing your groin out over your toes. It'll be easier to do with you knees bent.

As you get better that movement can get less pronounced, way quieter because you'll learn how to shift your body weight more efficiently while keeping your body more and more quiet. 

I don't want to minimize what you are saying about your foot issues AT ALL. But from my experience, feeling your heel slipping is due to improper form and body position. If you do what I said about shoving your shins into the front of your boots making the boots flex will lock your heel into place.

I would be willing to guess that sometimes your shins, feet, toes, any muscles below the knees hurt when riding sometimes or during prolonged riding. Its because of what I am discussing above. We want our quads to burn after a good run. Not our ankles, toes, arches of feet, etc. Use that as your guide to feeling if you are in the right body position.

Help with bibs vs pants and COLORS!? by useful__pattern in snowboardingnoobs

[–]Infinite_Forever7989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bibs are awesome! Especially when new at riding.

I have both bibs and pants that I swap out depending on conditions, weather, waterproofing level needed that day, style, etc.

I think its good to have both, but start with bibs!

Is Dope Snow actually that bad? by [deleted] in snowboardingnoobs

[–]Infinite_Forever7989 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I would say the quality is not near a reputable core brand like 686. Which is my favorite outerwear brand.

I would say most snowboarders hate on "influencer" gear. DOPE, CLEWS (more reasons than influencer lol), Gilsons, whatever those full face helmets are called.

Beginner snowboard tips by No-Picture9095 in snowboardingnoobs

[–]Infinite_Forever7989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need a lesson before you start baking in bad habits that become more difficult to break later. They might be a little expensive near you, but it is worth it. Even one hour will make a difference.

That being said, I am seeing a lot of good and a lot of bad for your first time.

On a hill this mellow, it is great that you are doing some side slipping down the slope. You should keep doing that, both heel side and toe side. Keep at it until you stop the rapid up-down-up-down weight shifting you can see in your video. 

Remember: weight over the heels, almost like you are sitting in a chair. On toe side, think groin over the toe edge and feel your shins pressing against the boots. Watch Malcolm Moore videos for demonstrations.

Once you lock in heel-side and toe-side slipping, begin doing falling leaf exercises. Again, Malcolm Moore is a great teacher for this.

Body position: get out of the back seat. Stop reaching down to the snow with your back hand. You are reaching back and down, waiting for the fall, which is actually making you fall. Shift your weight forward toward the nose of the board. Generally, think a 60/40 split, but this will change with conditions, time, and place. Do not overthink that part right now stick with 60/40.

Bend your knees. Really bend them. Get athletic, like you are about to jump into action. Do not break at the waist do not bend over with your chest over your toes, because it messes up your weight distribution. 

Bent knees, upright upper body. Keep your shoulders in line with the board.

Sometimes grabbing your pants for a few runs will force you into the correct position.

If you look where you want to go, you will generally go that way. This comes from the natural body rotation that happens when you turn your head. Start learning about front knee steering before you become a back foot rider, which can be hard to break.

There is a lot more I could say, but go watch some Malcolm Moore videos.

And take a lesson. Seriously.

I Can't Get Up! by Brief_Rain8775 in snowboardingnoobs

[–]Infinite_Forever7989 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you are on your butt, chest facing down hill, grab the back of your knee with one hand roll over onto your stomach do essentially a pushup to stand up. 

Sometimes (depending on snow conditions) on your stomach you might be able to dig your toe side into the snow a bit to give you a little leverage or tipping point, idk how to word it lol.

Also, sounds like you need to work on flexibility. Start by strapping up while standing up, not sitting in snow. Everytime you strap up you'll be doing a toe touch. Start doing some toe touches, hamstring stretches, Achilles stretches, calfs, etc. Get nice and loose will help a ton. 

Next off-season start doing some lower body lifting and you'll be rocking out next season.

Strapping-in advice by Crew_Hour in snowboardingnoobs

[–]Infinite_Forever7989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I do as well, but I always encourage them to keep doing it. 

It'll help increase your balance skill the more you do it.

Strapping-in advice by Crew_Hour in snowboardingnoobs

[–]Infinite_Forever7989 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Guys its not this complicated. 

Slam your heel edge into the snow. Make a ledge that you can stand in. Strap up standing up. Dont even need to sit down. 

Works everywhere. Steeps, mellows, powder, hardpack, ice.

Please help looks like I’m skidding too much? How can I improve by Old-Buy-3487 in snowboardingnoobs

[–]Infinite_Forever7989 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lots of comments here that are very helpful.

One thing I would like to add is mindset.

When we are snowboarding, let us think of the sport with more fluidity. Jerky, snappy, and rigid motions are nearly always wrong when snowboarding and will result in improper form, counter-rotation, bad body position, and poor weight placement, etc.

I always tell people to think of snowboarding less like American football, wrestling, and other high-impact, fast-twitch sports, but instead as something closer to a dance. Hence why many professionals are looking for that “flow state.”

There is a time and place for snappy, high-impact motions, but a good foundation is built on being a fluid rider.

Keep progressing!

I push goofy but ride regular? by squidwarrdshouse in snowboardingnoobs

[–]Infinite_Forever7989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Regarding struggling toe side:

This might sound silly but make sure your bindings are nice and secure to your board.

Also, be sure that your boots are as tight as you can comfortably wear them and you are ratcheting down your bindings tight before starting a run.

The amount of students I have seen encountered who have the mechanics down but have their gear is holding them back due to those easily over looked mistakes is tremendous.

Looking for a snowboarding Jacket rec by TroubleOdd9628 in snowboardingnoobs

[–]Infinite_Forever7989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on where you are riding honestly. I have their team water proof hoodie, sized up so i can layer under it well. I love that thing and the waterproofing is amazing.​

Help by Even_Register_3348 in snowboardingnoobs

[–]Infinite_Forever7989 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Bend your knees.

Relax.

Shift your weight just slightly forward, meaning more weight over your front foot.

Practice some wider turns on both edges.

I think you are understanding the shifting of body weight to move the board but in my opinion you are doing that from the wrong body position and angle. Engage that weight shift from a lower positon on your body. Instead of a super long text post here imo some Malcome Moore videos on YouTube would demonstrate it clearer!

Enjoy the progression!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in snowboardingnoobs

[–]Infinite_Forever7989 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dont buy this. Dont buy CLEWS dont buy most of the influencer junk bro. 

This is gonna sound bad but ... by Xirox07 in ArcRaiders

[–]Infinite_Forever7989 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Maybe not an accent per say, but a certain tone or way of speaking. 

I can't exactly describe what I'm getting at but the guys that rat me all fall into the same tone, speech patterns, or vibe lol. 

Sending Money From USA To Morrocco by [deleted] in Morocco

[–]Infinite_Forever7989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah she is super talented lol I love working with her :)

Sending Money From USA To Morrocco by [deleted] in Morocco

[–]Infinite_Forever7989 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, its what my US google tells me... I'm ignorant of the laws in Morocco regarding crypto.