I’ve been riding 20+ years and there’s almost always something to learn from your videos. If not, it’s just fun to watch you having a good time on the mountain. Your delivery is super modest. Keep it up man, you’re helping a lot of people.

One of the more basic things you can do when shredding is riding in alignment. Specifically being mindful of where your back hand/arm is. If you make an honest effort to make sure it’s always over the tail of your board you’ll see that it will help get your turns around quicker, especially on steeps.

@crowcrow1465

3 жыл бұрын

damn gonna try this tommorow, never even though about that....

@ratas_bailando

3 жыл бұрын

@@crowcrow1465 did it make a difference?

The bit about having a logical progression thought process is gold. That has allowed me to have more confidence and fun because I can always see improvements that build on each other, rather than struggling trying to do something over and over that's beyond my ability.

@powrunnr

3 жыл бұрын

Ashley, make more vids! Hope all is well in your neck of the woods

Finally someone who knows what he is talking about! Thank you for the tips! Most people talk the talk but he actually walked the walk

@Dynearagard

3 жыл бұрын

Watch Kevin on snowboard pro camp hes a really good source of info

@HakaiOver9k

3 жыл бұрын

True. He did mention one of the most important things that most of the yt-ers doesn't.

Emphasizing the difference between a carve turn and a skidded turn and when to use them was very helpful for the intermediate boarders like me who still aren’t comfortable with diamonds

As somebody pushing 40 amd been away from boarding for the past 10 years I appreciate these videos that some people may think of as basic or no brainers. I find them as great refreshers along with learning new stuff! Its amazing how much stuff you forget (even when it use to be intuitive). Thanks again. Keep it up!

@nitefox4411

4 жыл бұрын

Diggy dude, I'm 52. I used to do physical therapy and x-ray. Young guys who thinks someone else sucks usually scream louder than old dudes when they get hurt. If someone can ride switch easily down any terrain then they are getting good... I didn't start until I was 25. Mommy and daddy weren't paying my way so I could laugh at others and tell them they suck. Those babies cry louder than anyone else when they get really hurt. The guys that are really amazing don't knock technique and they don't laugh when someone else breaks a bone...being a technical rider will save your life. Ride on.

@yazminavinante3177

Жыл бұрын

Pushing 40 and agree with you!

I just started snowboarding this last year at 30 years old. I've put in about 60 hours in this winter. I'm getting into the carving going down steeper hills but I wondered why I was slowing down too much. I ride goofy and I steer with my back leg so "skidding". I'm going to start working on that and switch. Thanks!

My biggest mistake my first time snowboarding was leaning too far toward the tail of the board. Once I got the hang of having my weight more neutral turns got much easier

@DarkRayden666

3 жыл бұрын

Any tips on how you've learned to do that and what to pay attention to? I'm having the same issue.

@Patrick-zr8tv

2 жыл бұрын

@@DarkRayden666 I've never been snowboarding so it might not apply but one thing I had to do when learning to drop in on a quarter pipe is to just stamp down as hard as I could on the front of the board. What that did was prep me and force me to put most of my weight on the front of the board and slam it down onto the ramp. What I'm trying to say is maybe just try leaning to the nose really far and sliding around a bit to get you comfortable with a lean to either side of the board. I'd also recommend bending your knees a little more, it'll make you feel a bit more stable and you'll be more comfortable to move your stance around.

@felix329

2 жыл бұрын

SAME

This dude navigates his board so smoothly! 🤙🏿

Thank you for making these videos. I just started snowboarding this season and watching your videos really helps me realize what I am doing wrong so I can fix it. You're awesome!

I will say this is some awesome content! I am a disabled snowboarder and how I was taught to get comfortable on the board was think your sitting on a chair and holding a box of oranges in front of you and pointing your hand where you want to go and then when get more comfortable you'll be able to ride more loose now my board is like it's not even connected to me because I learned my bodies way to ride and once you get past the fear of going fast snowboarding becomes SO much easier and so much more fun

going snow boarding for the first time in a couple of weeks. love your videos, really helpful. thanks a lot.

@bradytompkins3156

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck

I always catch myself watching these but I always realized how much the new first timers need to see this that don’t

Great videos as usual. Looking forward to your snowboard stance video!

Thank you very much for your tips. And you explained them very crystal clear. I just cannot believe that the snow season just kicks off in the pandemic . Stay safe and healthy .

These are great videos man, def will check out your online course and would love to book some in person time next season

It's great you teach being aware of surroundings and others on the slopes.

I needed this sooo much 2 weeks ago!

YOU ARE GREAT, TOMMY .. WATCHING YOU IS ENJOYABLE AND TEACHING .. I CONGRATULATE ..

Tommy awesome video, I am a begginer 55 year old and you tutoring on this video is exactly what I need for when I get back on the board. Unfortunately I’m in London and there’s not good places to go practice. A shout out to Jonathan.. cheers.

Nice vids. I love the way you ride moguls!!! Thank you from Italy. I Hope to see you on the groomers One day. Come to Italy!

The type of turn to use was great! Something I've been wanting to know

I was shredding down beginner slopes on my first day .. took a 20 min coffee break after 5 hrs and came back only to forget my technique for getting off the chairlift😞. Tried to scoot off with my back leg rather then letting the small hill send me and almost ripped my knee cap in half. I was stuck in the snow with a twisted leg for about 30 secs to long .. currently healing. I somehow still got my ass up and shredded down again but once I got to the bottom the shock and trauma slapped me in the face. Can’t wait to get out again next season .. best adrenaline I’ve ever experienced!

On your last point about keeping your board tuned, it would be rad to do a legit how to series on tuning your board: base repair, edges, waxing/scraping. Takes very minimal tools and a great skill that’s saves so much time and money. I’ve had so many friends that I taught because I was lucky enough to learn from an old timer at a ski shop how to do it. Had so many acquaintances ask how my board is super fast and I carry speed while they get stuck- “simple, tune up your board.” Not only that but it is therapeutic as heck for me the night before going out to shred to get my daughter’s, wife’s and my boards all dialed in

i am from germany and i love how easy i can understand what you are saying. not just the english. my english is pretty good but more the way of your explanation

Awesome..been struggling w stance on a harder board.

pure snowboarding wisdom! Great channel and explanations

Sugar honey ice tea! You are almost at 15k subs all ready?! Straight killing it

I really liked your comments about the width of your stance. I am boarder that has pretty much only been riding with skiers in trees and moguls for 17+years. The input that I have had about technique has been so limited because I'm only riding with skiers that instructional videos like these are incredibly helpful and I am looking forward to seeing your video that would go more in depth about stance and foot positioning and how that can help and hinder your riding in the terrain that you choose.

Went yesterday fell atleast 100 times but I had fun asf so I’m really trying to learn and get good

@ryan8885

3 жыл бұрын

yea hella fun sport

@xbox360boy2009

3 жыл бұрын

Keep up with it man. Takes a little time but you’ll get it for sure!

Great vids dude, I'll be in breck for a week In March and I'm looking forward to practicing some of the techniques you taught me!!

@yxngbt387

2 жыл бұрын

Is this breck in the video? Or is it a different mountain for some rzn I can’t tell

Awesome content! Thanks

This was helpful. Thanks,

good tips on logical progression I'm currently learning switch.

Awesome video👌🏻 did you make that in-depth stance video in the end? Would love to see it

Going snowboarding for the first time tomorrow morning in Angel Fire, NM. I skateboard, but im still super nervous lol. We'll see how it goes! Great, great videos though man. Thank you!

that fs 360 over the gap at 11:59 was really sick

Yo love your vids dude!! You're the best

@ellstackeradventures

4 жыл бұрын

Facts

Noice point of view very thankful vid

You're videos are the best and so are you! Thku for all the time, effort, and love you put into sharing these. They help me so much and I have improved immensely! You also have the best personality to keep us positive and learning and to not be discouraged. Thank you!!!! ^_^

very useful tips

Thanks 🤩

Your 360s are so clean

The best snowboard coach on KZread

Awesome!

I just got my board waxed/sharpened for its first time in 20+ years (it's a hand-me-down from my uncle!). I'm so psyched to see how different it feels, on top of having been able to go down blacks on the pre-tuned version of the board. This weekend's gonna be sick.

Sheesh I have never seen a clearer picture than this!! How about learning tips for old dogs I’d say coming close to their 40’s! asking for a friend...

I watched how to videos online and almost tore my knee apart on my first time out.

brilliant sharp 3's!

This is noted.. thanks a lot... I realized my mistakes

Nice video, cheers! 1 question, is your Patagonia jacket waterproof? Would be so comfortable to board in a light weight down jacket!

I always use the closest holes to mount my binding. It is useless stand wide for me to perform a turn. It is my preference. Body movement is essence of me to snowboard. Thank you for your tips. You channel is a great Go To Snowboarding section. If you skateboarding at summer like me, your skate balance can help to learn snowboard a lot except edge control on snow.

great stuff, one of those vids you wish you had watched earlier when beginning to learn how to snowboard! you mention injuries a few times in this vid, would be cool to see a specific vid on prevention, treatment, and recovery of snowboarding specific injuries.

@amaalali8404

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

Thanks Tommie, these are some brilliant tips. Couldn’t find it in your gear list, what’s the board you’re riding there? Cheers!

Love to see these. Stepped on a board for the first time today on a slope on our farm land. Good lord my legs hurt but hey i know now how get up without undoing bindings and securing bindings standing up. Lets see how many times ill be on my butt till it works

@derandi2324

Жыл бұрын

@@tommiebennett thanks! I'll try my best to get better but baby steps n all that. Greetings from upper Austria. This week theres a bunch of lifts opening season so im hoping to maybe learn a lil bit better there. Been wanting to snowboard ever since my teen years of playing games like shaun White snowboarding xbox n another i believe ive played on ps1. Got me some used gear that altogether fits pretty well too! (a old burton custom still with the tripoint bindings). Legit the community ive seen through videos n such seems incredibly nice so im excited!

Damn the butter tricks are fun to watch

It took me a couple of yrs to learn all this stuff in Colorado. This is an excellent video I wish I had 12 yrs ago 😂

Superb content 👌 had to subscribe

I’m going this 28th I’ve watched so many of your vids

Tail press turn or carving on tail is that worth good ? any recommendations for doiing it ? Good video tank you

Great video. Question, I'm a new snowboarder, not looking to go to they Olympics or anything but want the freedom to try some small jumps and maybe tricks someday. Regarding boots and board, should they be more or less stiff? I'm looking at burton step-ons now, but not sure which boots to choose for stiffness. Thanks!

Hey man really appreciate your straightforward and detailed videos! I know this video is kinda old but can you or anyone tell me what area is this so I can go enjoy those nice slopes next season?

Im gonna search for it on your channel but my girl and i are heading to park city. Shes is new to this and im a bit rusty. I guess just carving and stance video would help us. This way we can watch you and skip a teacher. Thanks man! Ill look for a beginning carving video you might have just for getting down the hill. Haha. Cheers!

That guy doing the caterpillar move made my day

This guy is so exciting haha

Someone mentioned alignment and I agree. Alot of new riders end up kicking their tail out like a rudder. Some of my friends do that too and I try to tell them it's a bad habit and bad style but sometimes it's hard to change

@SidiNic

4 жыл бұрын

That is exactly how i ride pow though and works for me. I agree what you said for riding on slope

Tommy, can explain the difference between a skided turn and a carve turn? (I didn't fully get it)

Hey I liked your video I have a question well actually a lot of questions about my new gear but what do you think personally about step on bindings by Burton because I am currently not loving the boots and The binding seem pretty tight and the boots are pretty snug having a hard time getting used to this style they don't really seem to save me much time either. Also more specifically I have a question about carving turns versus skidded turns on my old equipment I liked to go fast so relied a lot more on my carving turns but on my new equipment I'm just not comfortable and I don't like it because it makes me do the skidded turn more often therefore slows me down and is not as fun just still struggling with this new gear and what to do about it! I subscribed hope to learn more thanks so much!

The biggest thing I have really learned watching all these videos is that I have got to bend my knees more. When turning I was not getting lower and I was getting way off balance. Seriously I donate on the live chats, because I really appreciate the help you have given me.

Strata or falcor bindings for capita mercury board guys, what would you recommend?

Carving while going fast? Being able to slow down slowly while going fast without heel sliding?

Great channel. I've struggled so much with the heels side turn, but lately I think I got better. I feel that I'm so stressed when snowboarding, involving so much effort that I'm stopping every 30 meters, because I'm getting tired. So I can never ride with my friends and that sucks. I've broked my L1 a year ago, but paragliding and now I'm very careful on the slopes:)

@Subi_doo

4 жыл бұрын

Shushi Mushi Having time stop that often isn’t normal. If you have to stop every 30 meters to rest, you need to get into shape and stack ALOT of cardio into your fitness plan.

@shushimushi

4 жыл бұрын

@@Subi_doo Agree, I smoke too much. My body is in shape, that's strange as I don't practice sports as before:)

@Subi_doo

4 жыл бұрын

Shushi Mushi Well there you go, smoking is really bad for the lungs. I used to smoke over 10 years and quit 4 years ago. I can go a whole day snowboarding without getting winded. Turning 35.

@MultiSneakerLover

Жыл бұрын

I smoke weed and tobacco everyday and i dont stop every 30 meters lol i dont think smoking is the problem

What an art when you get that good even moguls are fun...and safe. Been boarding over 27 years and I am just starting to get that good at 52. This is how it should look, Smooth, no muscle...zen board chi. thanks. Gnarly crashes bite hard after 40.

If you have trouble doing the carving transitioning from frontside to backside, try starting the transition with your body and lean on your nose when you do it

Hey Tommie, what resort are you riding at? Looks nice and quiet with super wide pistes and good off piste. Worth coming from the UK?

dam good bro !

I finally moved to a mountain town...Bretton woods nh...via long Island ny....being in the ice coast(at times)...I'm kinda looking down for ice..any feed back on that??...thnx

lmao Buckhouse inchworming across the run @ 1:40

Does turning have anything to do with your back foot? Besides your front knee.

Bruhhh!! That shit was FIRE!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😩 ... y'all COLD wit this shit! 🙌🏾🙌🏾👌🏾🏂🏾🏂🏾

Nice video

Pop it down below and let me know!!! I am digging that mad rhyme!

What's the best camphor for beginners

As a 20 year rider the "choosing the correct turn" segment is gold: as im stuck riding in PA most of the time this really comes in handy weekday riding vs weekend riding (high volume traffic) especially for teaching! Thank you!

What board do you ride?

Id only add that I see many riders twist up their bodies opposite of the turn they are trying to make. Its so important to keep the Shoulders, Hips and Feet moving in the same plane so they work to get the board moving the direction they want to go. Being twisted like a pretzel makes it hard to get down the hill...

Tommie still snowboards better when he tries to look stupid than me when I try to look cool.

Cool video

also-your board is SO important. going to professional and fitting a board to you height and build will make a HUGE difference. that alone will set you forward

@spartan10010

3 жыл бұрын

And weight and foot size

I ride on average 10 times a year , for 20 years. I'm comfortable on diamonds, groomers. Mogals, deep snow off groomers, my frustration is that my legs give out after only a few hours, less if running mogals or diamonds. Any advise other than work out the legs... I've ridden with many other riders that don't work or the legs. I feel I'm doing something wrong.

I don't think I've seen every single one of your videos lately, but I noticed & have to ask, if you haven't already, are you gonna' show Jack P. Lee riding? That guy can kill it on jumps, slopestyle type stuff. I'm sure he's good everywhere, but he's really good there! 🙌🔥💯 Also, I'm not just sayin' this to be oh "what a nice guy", but seriously, Jonathan's style is starting to become more fluid and kind of steeze like. From what I seen in this video when he was just riding, I can see the difference between now and what he's been like the last couple years. Not that what he's been like isn't that great, but he's actually starting to look more fluid & flowing, overall, & that's an awesome thing! 👍🙂🤙🏻 It's not just the board, he's obviously gotten used to it now and it does change how everything feels and you adapt to that, but it's more, I just want him to know there's been a noticeable difference & he's progressed with his his overall fluidity..., 👊 Keep making these great tips and instructional videos for us dude, they can definitely help! ✌...,

@JamesDavis-kp4ll

4 жыл бұрын

@@tommiebennett , just givin' some props man, where they're due..., 👍💯🙂

Are you at copper? What runs were you on they look sick

about stances tho... i always chage it, like actually always: heelside carve - im stupid low, almost landing by back on the slope. toeside carve: im flat like a stick because why no

What resort are you filming this video at?

Great work Tommie! But i clicked the link for the tricks progression and a "click funnels" publicity came up.....:-(

The possion we learned in Highschool 😂😂👍

In which resort is that filmed?

@johnverrone

3 жыл бұрын

Looks like Keystone

Hey. you have good videos! what is your board what is her deflection?

@urindanger3330

4 жыл бұрын

@@tommiebennett 149? how tall are you?

@dunkanbydunkanby588

4 жыл бұрын

@@tommiebennett I now have a rocker 152 . with a height of 163 cm and a weight of 73 kg, this is normal ?

Make one on habits that make snowboarding easier

Kudos to the camera man. How are you keeping it from shaking goin down the mountain?

@Clintoniumer

3 жыл бұрын

There are special cameras that stabilize while riding