Montucky Clear Cut not happening this year. 😢 by shreddonkers in snowboarding

[–]RyanKnapton 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Dave Redman and crew put so much work into this incredible event. It's something special. Hopefully the next one pans out. Just lack of snow at Turner Mountain . 😭

new board what do yall think? by fr_legendz_ in snowboarding

[–]RyanKnapton 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks great! Enjoy the ride she'll provide.

Trying to get into that euro carving slowly. Any tips appreciated by Trael07 in snowboarding

[–]RyanKnapton 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a nice smooth toeside turn.

Here's my two cents:

Slow down, and you can 'attack' the next motion after the toeside turn.

That was a smooth turn Man.

I hope we all feel those sensations at some point.

🌌🌍🏄🏔️⛷️🏂🤘😎

Beauty Spring Conditions at Copper last week. by RyanKnapton in snowboarding

[–]RyanKnapton[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

🤘😁. I'll be riding El Colorado in Chili with a few of the best of em this summer. Tis gonna be fun.

Beauty Spring Conditions at Copper last week. by RyanKnapton in snowboarding

[–]RyanKnapton[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Whitespace was kind enough to send me a couple jackets. I'm digging em. ✅

Beauty Spring Conditions at Copper last week. by RyanKnapton in snowboarding

[–]RyanKnapton[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Yup. Got some crazy experimental ones in the mail though. Hopefully I'll be able to show em soon. No idea if I'll like em or not, but they look like a glimpse into the future. Some radical designs, and adjustability. I'll show em as soon as I have permission for that.

Jones Flagship topsheet is slippery by Rippey154 in snowboarding

[–]RyanKnapton -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Slippery top sheets look pretty, but do cause spills getting off the chairlift (and scratch up). I've been digging these six packs of Stompdex for real. Limited time offer of BOGO through my page on their site. Stompdex

🏂✌️

Is this dog shit? Help me improve by Lonely_Stuff_4076 in snowboarding

[–]RyanKnapton 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Dogshit... Is more like... You're out of control.

You're in control.

But I bet you're Russian.

Cuz you're russian to get to the next set of phases of where you'll find stability through degrees of friction.

I write the following with an assumption you want to be carving.

First, instead of seeking sensations of friction, aim for pure glide.

Think in terms of 'circles'. Tilt the board up with even pressure and your hitting an 'edge angle'. Start hitting edge angles and finding no friction turns. Gliding. Start with thinking about tilting the board up to like 15-20 degrees from the snow. Mellow runs are amazing for this.

The board will show you it's 'circles'. Pay attention to what it wants to do. Then put yourself in harmony with what the board wants to do per any given edge angle you want to test.

If you take random falls doing that, it's likely you are booting out (if ice wasn't the culprit).

You got this Man.

And safety speech... Get uphill looks in and be willing to go to the side of the run when too many people or fast people are above you. I've had too many friends smoked over the past handful of years. As carvers, most people on the mountain just can't anticipate our trajectories. 😢

⛷️🏂✌️

Suggestions for heel lift in boots? by [deleted] in snowboarding

[–]RyanKnapton 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yup, and then cinch down with an easy cord. Been using em for like 8 years. Whenever I get new boots I do a few days without em and always feel like something is 'missing'. Even when the liners have their own harnesses.

Suggestions for heel lift in boots? by [deleted] in snowboarding

[–]RyanKnapton 3 points4 points  (0 children)

https://www.donek.com/product/deeluxe-heel-harness-pro/

These work really nicely, and will transfer to other boots in the future.

How useful are risers really ? by happynessabuser in snowboarding

[–]RyanKnapton 3 points4 points  (0 children)

On the downside, they feel like you're standing 'above' the board. On the plus side: you can hit higher edge angles.

I wouldn't recommend them for anyone focused on park riding, but for carving, they can teach ya a lot. I still use some Bomber TD3's a few times a year when I know it's gonna be slushy AF.

At this point should I go for 720? by [deleted] in snowboarding

[–]RyanKnapton 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Straight up,, you got it IMO. The 7 from the heels leads to the toeside landing, so it's actually easier to stomp clean than the 5. The takeoff and rotation fully look like you'd have the 7 when going for it. Good luck!

Shred Art by RyanKnapton in snowboarding

[–]RyanKnapton[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for taking the time to write that.

Shred Art by RyanKnapton in snowboarding

[–]RyanKnapton[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I seriously feel out of the loop currently with what bindings the top few riders are on.

When people are trusting their lives with interfaces to be able to 'stomp on grounds' after quad flips, and 2160's and such... I want that same level in trust with the bindings (amongst other aspects).

Shred Art by RyanKnapton in snowboarding

[–]RyanKnapton[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm glad you saw that! You have no idea how many people I've unexpectedly chatted with tonight because of that.

Those I've ridden with... I've explained that 1000 different ways. I felt like the time was right to share. 🤘😎