I'm a newbie snowboarder having started at the ripe young age of 58. This video was enormously helpful as I have been eating some serious shit pies trying to get my basics sorted. Thank you Malcolm.

@billymadison8574

2 жыл бұрын

U srsly starting @ 58? Damn bro, you're braver then most. Kudos x2 👏

@tradejournal

2 жыл бұрын

Love this!

@regularnimnule9715

2 жыл бұрын

@@billymadison8574 Thank you Billy. Yeah, 58 and just turned 59 on Monday. I skateboarded quite a bit in the late 70's/early 80's so reckoned I might have SOME residual skills that would help me. Plus my kids have been egging me on to give it a go so what can a man do? :) :)

@thedroid6462

2 жыл бұрын

I'm 57 and have been snowboarding for round 25 years - I wouldn't like to be starting now! Good luck. Build those legs up quickly as they are the ultimate key - the stronger my legs the better I board. I skateboarded in the late 70s/early 80s but was never that good at it. If you stick with boarding then try and get into riding powder asap - for me it is the real reason to board and is very addictive - piste bashing is very boring by comparison and snow park and tricks are for the young!

@eddiebang4311

2 жыл бұрын

inspiring sir! going for the first time at the age of 44 this weekend.

You really hit the nail on the head when you discuss the direction your board is facing vs the direction you are moving, and how the closer those two things are (in other words the closer you are to carving) the earlier you can transition an edge without catching. Glad to see a video discussing that transition phase between full side slip skidded turns and carving !

@TheGargalon

2 жыл бұрын

I must have missed that in the video but oh my god my mind is blown. As a beginner I'm 90% of the time in breaking mode, which means the board is not aligned to the direction, then I try to make a turn (toes to heel), catch an edge and fall on my tail.

@jessicaanthony3013

4 ай бұрын

​@@TheGargalonI feel the same, just went for my second time Saturday and started to catch on a little. Can't wait to try this

It took an entire day of falling on icy snow, a bruised face, and many tears and snot. Just one day though. Magically, day 2 was pretty good. Haven't caught an edge since.

No one explains things like you on youtube. Amazing job mate!

@malcolmmoore

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that, thanks!

@jonskeee

2 жыл бұрын

malcolm could probably explain quantum mechanics to a toddler and they would understand

@DConstructiveCritic

Жыл бұрын

As a snowboard instructor at Squaw Valley, we used to detune our boards for park riding to minimize the chance a sharp edge can grab. In fact, one of my boards has completely rounded edges for spring park riding so theres almost no chance of catching edges on rails and boxes. Great video btw.

@BoarderMike

3 ай бұрын

You haven’t found me yet! I’m @ BoarderMike you should have already learned this your 1st day.

I learned snowboarding 20 years ago and never had any proper lessons and that really shows. Too many bad habits and technical faults, just watched a few of your videos and realised that I simply need to make these few changes. Thank you so much. Your videos are great . clear and easy to understand going skiing in two weeks time. Can’t wait put all those tutorial tips into practice. Thank you very much Malcolm

@malcolmmoore

4 ай бұрын

You're welcome!! 🤗🤗

@malcolmmoore

4 ай бұрын

You're welcome!! 🤗🤗

@BoarderMike

3 ай бұрын

Never to late to learn, go back to my basics.

@JeffGibbard

2 ай бұрын

Same for me. I'm 44, been riding since 22. I've learned more watching like 5 of your videos than riding for 20 years.

You just blew my mind, I try to go snowboarding every year and get beaten up by the ground catching edges, I genuinely think this will solve my problem and you’re a genius and I’ve not heard this advice anywhere else, thank you so much.

@malcolmmoore

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, I hope it helps you when you're back out there on the snow!

@BoarderMike

3 ай бұрын

I’m new to KZread, but not to boarding. Want to learn not to fall, go back to my basics. @boardermike

You have a great way of simplifying the fundamentals. Trying to teach my son and wife, but so hard to describe to them what to do. This helps to a great degree. Thanks for your time.

@alexxela754

2 жыл бұрын

Lol. I Also searching tips for my wife’s shark attacks.

I'm part way through some snowboard lessons on a local dry slope before we go away in March for a week (with more lessons). Your videos have been an absolute game-changer in how quickly I am picking up the basics, i.e. what to think about and the basic physics behind boarding that once you grasp it will look effortless. Really appreciate the content

Super helpful video Malcolm. Always love how easy and intuitive you explain things. I always look forward to your videos, but more than anything you videos make me want to save up for a flight to France so I can go skiing on Alpe d'Huez. Keep it up...great content!

Going back to snowboarding after 10 years of pause, catching the edge was my biggest problem and I thought I'd would never learn how to avoid this and I remember how helpless I felt every time I fell. I still have to work out over this and many thanks Malcolm for this video and all the the others and the tips you are sharing ❤

@malcolmmoore

6 ай бұрын

🙏

I honestly appreciate this so much. I am 36, I started snowboarding at like 26, but stopped a few years after after a hard edge catch took me off my feet for a few days. Seeing this makes me wish I saw it back in January so I could have still given it a shot! Next year for sure!!!

Great vid Malcolm...I've been boarding for many years now and I still love learning/reinforcing the fundamentals.

All the crazy questions I had in my head why I had catched the edge one more time are gone now. You have explained all the effects and the solution to it. Thanky you so much

Beautiful video man, very well put together and articulated. I've just recently gotten really into it and trying to learn a lot more to ride better. Parents bought me a board back when I was 18, and now I'm 34 lol, and just officially bought a solid board and decided to make it an actual hobby that I wanna get good at.

I've binge-watched all your videos and it's really helped me clean up my technique this year. Thank you!!

The go pro angle has an awesome effect - you can watch the orientation of the snowboard on the screen, and use that to infer how much the shoulders are tilted off axis from the shoulder. You can see the shoulders turn a half a second before the board follows , but otherwise the board is pointing straight towards you on the screen, indicating that the shoulders are always in line with the board

Thank you for sharing your expert advice. I found that your explanation is so much easier to understand for beginners.

Had my first snowboarding experience yesterday and I’m living it but the explanation here is awesome, Thank You

Thanks for another great vid. The concept of maintaining weight to not catch an edge was extremely helpful!

I've been watching snowboarding videos on KZread for 2.5 months now to guide me in my learning journey. I've gotten something out of each of them, but this is otherworldly help. I never even considered that I was mostly skidding down the mountain rather than traversing with a clean line. I'm going for my 4th time ever this weekend and I am excited to put all the new knowledge to the test. Thanks!

This is super helpful. I'm getting into snowboarding in my 40s and I'm too old to fall a zillion times. The part about doing a clean traverse (instead of a skid) going into a turn is extremely helpful.

Newbie here. Will be hitting my first hiill in Feb 23'! I cant wait! I appreciate your videos! Your explanations are crystal clear. Thanks!

Great tip. I used your levers video to help me after going back out after 10 years of no boarding. Worked a treat. 2 runs in was back flying again.

You explanations are incredibly well worded and articulate. Thanks!

Your videos are truly on another level. Thank you!!

This one video helped me finally assemble that snowboarding puzzle that's been holding me back, thanks a lot!!

thanks for the tips, makes alot of sense why I was stacking it on my own, great video keep it up malcolm

Excellent video. Great channel! Looking forward to applying your tips on the next trip!

Your videos are preparing me for my first time snowboarding! I look forward seeing more of your content!

@d_nny

2 жыл бұрын

have fun man! Just went on my first trip back in Dec. and I've become absolutely addicted. It's tough but keep at it, it was so rewarding to finally get it down.

From all the snowboarding vids I watched, this was the first one where I finally understood exactly what's going on when you ride. You're supposed to be riding ONLY on one edge of the board at any given time. You really cleared a lot of things up for me. 😅 So if I have a board and just lay it on my livingroom floor and practice staying "on-edge," front & back, I can get the feel of what it feels like on my legs and where they're touching the boots, no? I'm old (56) but I really want to learn snowboarding so I'm watching videos and mentally practicing going down the slopes before I go to my first lesson. 😊

@malcolmmoore

6 ай бұрын

That's correct, however when trying it in your room, if you lean into an edge you'll fall over unless you have something to lean on, because you have no momentum when doing it in your room. You can balance without falling over, but only by moving yourself into bad posture. Best bet is to have something to lean against to mimick the idea of leaning into the turn.

Last week was my first week of snowboarding. I went to Val Thorens. Watched your videos and they really helped me. Nevertheless I learned it the hard way, almost broke my shoulder the first day. But i kept going, I was on heavy painkillers the rest of the week. The last 3 days it was going so well, I felt like I was surfing on the slopes! Thanks Malcom, I had a great vacation and will be snowboarding a lot more in the future!

It's like you read my mind, I picked up on snowboarding this very season and I'm loving the feelings of it, it's got me totally catched up but as I'm learning, I'm also doing (less now, but still) the typical begginer mistakes that lead me to catch an edge and get a bruise or two the next day. I was wondering if you were going to do this video, and here it is!

More great tips, Malcolm. Gonna finally get to put all these into practice in just 5 weeks time at Les Arcs. Yay!

Even though I've been snowboarding for years. This is so well explained.. I've learned something!

My personal rules that helped me as an intermediate a lot last week of boarding: 1. (Smoothly) throw your balance BEFORE moving your board. 2. It's better to over-balance (throwing your weight too far to the other side) than it is to under-balance. If you move your balance too far, it's relatively easy to correct it with your footwork. If you don't move your weight enough, it's a recipe for catching an edge. Specially in uneven terrain this was gold for me.

@malcolmmoore

5 ай бұрын

Good tips!

OMG im so excited to get back on the slopes to practice this, I feel like this is exactly what I was missing while learning this weekend, I feel like it all makes sense now. Beautiful

@malcolmmoore

Жыл бұрын

Awesome, hope it helps you out ✌

best channel for snowboard tips and tricks!

Watching this to improve my switch. Great insights, thanks!

So clear and helpful, thanks Malcolm!!

Very helpful man. I am new and am still working through skidded turns, the progression you lay out is exactly what I need to work on. Can't find this type of content anywhere else. Much appreciated!

This guy is quickly becoming my new favorite for my snowboarding adventure tutorial.

@malcolmmoore

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Heng!

Crazy Work you do Bro! Even i could learn something new.

Thanks you. Catching an edge is the single biggest reason I don't like to board. Of course I started in my early/mid 40's, so it hurts, but other than that, I love boarding.

Hey Malcolm, your videos have been very helpful in coming up-to-speed from the early beginning stage bridging to the early intermediate. Example: in theory, i knew well what to do and why, from your videos. In practice though, i was stuck at a particular point: during a toe to heel turn, i would over-rotate once on the heel edge to a point where i always had to come to a complete stop before finally transitioning back to a toe edge, for the next turn. Eventually I got an instructor who pointed out that after transitioning from toe to heel turn, i wrongly continued to keep my shoulder “open” and turned out of alignment with the board, causing me to keep on turning while on the heel edge (and over rotsting). Essentially I wasn’t “closing the door” early enough. That is all I the feedback I needed to fix what was broken and put it all together. The instructor commented how thereafter everything came really nicely together almost instantaneously - and that I know was largely because of your videos. So I hit the tip jar in your link for a small token of my appreciation. No longer frustrated and I wish I’d never get off the slope now. Thank you.

I’m hooked on your videos, Malcolm! Really well done!! I’ve only watched half a dozen so far but ALL have been fantastic! I can’t wait to get back on the hill next week with the kids in Northern Ontario, Canada. Until then, I’ll be checking other gems like learning to ride and carve switch! Game changer!! I’m basically self taught so I’ve caught many edges, especially early on but, but I’ll definitely be trying these tips and exercises on the slopes soon. My 11-year old son will most benefit from this lesson. I’m glad he won’t have to endure as many edge catches as I did the first few seasons 😂 Thanks for the great lessons! Mo, aka your newest subscriber! 👍🏼👍🏼

Just came back from 3 days of snowboarding and your videos were the Absolute best, giant thanks. I was a full beginner a few years ago not even being able to toe brake, came back this year and in the first day i was already doing turns and going onto blue trails, second day was about sending it into the Reds and gaining a lot of control over were i wanted to go and overall capability to do what i wanted. The third day was the best, started to really go fast, absolutely ripping the blues and moving way more fluently and naturally and even tried a black one which was a bit scetchy but made it to the end. Unfortunately had to leave but thanks to your videos this 3 days were the Absolute best way to start snowboarding. Definitely looking forward to go next year and Definitely watching your videos again. Absolute wonderfull content, thank you, love from Portugal 🇵🇹!

Perfect explanation, thank you MM. Solid advise as always.

Thank you so much for doing this video!! I’ve been catching edges a lot and now having the understanding of how this happens will definitely help me avoid this next time I hit the slopes!

@malcolmmoore

Жыл бұрын

Good luck next time!

I am getting started on my snowboarding journey, yay!! This video is so helpful and surpasses all levels of clarity. Thanks a lot for the content.

@malcolmmoore

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

It is so nice to see what good snowboarding is. Thanks for all the videos and tips, I started snowboarding last December and already linking turns and going down red pistes. I have learned lots by watching your videos and hitting the slopes this winter.

@malcolmmoore

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rafael, I appreciate it 🙏

This video is exactly what I needed to hear and see!! Your technique and teaching is incredible. 😮👏

@malcolmmoore

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 😊😊

Always a quality video dude, thank you for this because I’m always so terrified of catching an edge on the flats

@gijskramer1702

Жыл бұрын

Try to stand on your toes a bit like michael jackson. Style points for shouting He He

Thanks for these great tips Malcolm, this is something I have had issues with and I’m sure your advice will seriously help my riding this season 🤩👍🏻

I'm not a very experienced snowboarders, maybe 3, 4 weeks in total over the last 20 years. But these very good tips made me realize that I'm already doing it right ! It feels good :)

your videos are incredible, i'm super impressed by how you've completely hidden the stem of the selfie stick and are able to control it perfectly for demonstrations and you barely have any cuts in your videos!! you are a gem!

@malcolmmoore

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate it 🙏

Basically it can be summarized as: start learning carving ASAP. But explanation about the ride direction and position of the board is wonderful, will use when teaching. Thank you!

Malcolm wonderful tips as usual. Thanks so much!

Hey Malcolm, this is an awesome video tutorial. My wife said we should visit and hire you😉 Nice work as always. Lots of views in a short amount of time. Thanks for posting it. People here can relate to these challenges and would like to overcome them. Especially myself. Caught an edge many times last week, hit the back of my head hard with my helmet on, felt like hitting a concrete floor when it's icy. At one point my mouth started to bleed from the impact. I know this video takes time to make not to mention editing it. Therefore, I would like to show my support to your channel coming your way.

Ahhh thank you! So helpful. I was wondering why it was so much harder riding on a flatter slope

I went snowboarding for first time last weekend, took two lessons but watching your videos in last 3 weeks were so helpful and much better than any instruction given on the slopes. Thank you! It was a great fun thanks to that.

@malcolmmoore

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Yoram happy to have helped 😀

One of the best most informational videos I’ve seen, thank you!

@malcolmmoore

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jake!

I tried the 'knee steer' last week on the piste, so simple and successful! Thank you.

@malcolmmoore

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome cheers Darren

Fantastic tips. The ultimate coach makes things simple and easy to understand. Thank you

@malcolmmoore

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I discovered your channel a week ago and I have already watched most of your tutorials. I really like the way you are linking (well prepared) theory with the practice in a simple and enjoyable way. If I may have another suggestion for future topics to cover, it would be how to find the right stance width and binding angles. Keep on doing that great job mate!

@jasonrutlidge342

2 жыл бұрын

I got Malcolm to answer this. The distance between your bindings / feet / boots should be comfortable enough to not cause any discomfort, like over stretching ankle tendons... start with the reference points on your board and try different distances that feel comfortable. Too close however can reduce your balance as your will have to compensate for the closeness of your feet. Try different set ups that feel comfortable and does not affect your balance and turning.

Amazingly well explained! And extremely pleasant and easy to look at, to catch your points (not the edge 😆).

You have the best tutorial videos buddy, thank you ! The way you explain and show stuff is very understandable.

@malcolmmoore

3 ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

This video is incredible! I kept thinking 'oh yeah that's exactly what I do' or 'that movement is how i caught an edge last time!' such a well done video with great explanation

@malcolmmoore

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nate 🙌

Malcolm, I really need a video on how to ride steeps, and how to control your speed while picking up pace. I have watched all your videos. They are fantastic. I live in Japan and have learned in a huge powder season. Have skied for 30 years and now at 47, making the change to snowboarding and love it!!!! So, any steeps and fast pace videos would be great! Thank you

Those tipps are really helpful since I've just been turning by thinking of turning and that gave me alot of slaps on the backhead when turning.

Thanks MR Moor loving your videos that teaches me from not knowing how to stand on a board to curving on the Blue Mountain in Collingwood Ontario and just wanted to tell you that I’m using your video to help others new snowboarders thanks again

@malcolmmoore

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mustafa i hope they help 🙏😊

I am a beginner and this video was extremely informational thank you:)

I had the pleasure to met you this week at Alpe d’Huez and I told you and I will say here as well. I had my first time doing snowboarding and with your videos I manage to go from barely standing up to able to go down to hard red one in 5 days. The way you explain things help us like a lot. Thank you

@malcolmmoore

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome 🙌 so glad to hear the videos are helping people like yourself 👍

Thank you Malcolm for your explanation!

Thank you! Going Saturday going to keep on watching more of your videos!

@malcolmmoore

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Blake, enjoy today!

Hey Malcolm, great video! Would be great if you would be able to do an in depth video on how longitudinal (fore/aft) pressure (and how forward/backward stance is) affects carving performance. (And maybe a quick explanation for some viewers who might not be familiar with the term carving performance). But whatever videos you make I'll keep watching them!

Loving the channel Malcom. Snowboarding is a part of my life and the year wouldn't be complete without a couple of trips to the mountains. At 65 I'm not beyond learning and find your tips to be clearly detailed and thus easy to transfer to the slopes. Last year I had major surgery for cancer and missed a year from life....I'm now getting that back. I took to the Italian alps last month and found my riding was totally different...I think I was over compensating due to my operation, I guess self preservation had kicked in. On the last day of my trip I found your channel and went over many of the problems I was experiencing. That last day was amazing. I was running at 50% and am so looking forward to getting my fitness and skill back to 100% with your help. Cheers.

@BoarderMike

3 ай бұрын

Do a refresher course. @boardermike

Dude this video was so informative earned my sub just started snowboarding was having trouble riding steep slopes and now I understand what I was doing wrong.

@malcolmmoore

4 ай бұрын

Amazing 🤩🤩

Very informative Malcolm. Thank you.

Hey Malcom!!! Love Ur snowboarding!!! Today was my 1st day I have learn this lesson !!! Dint fall no more today!!! At the 3rd day if snow boarding and watch all of Ur videos I really helped me a lot!!! Thanks!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏

@malcolmmoore

Жыл бұрын

Amazing! Great job

Thanks for this ! New to boarding took a lesson but only covers so much and only been on a board twice so far still gotta kinda figure stuff out alone. Its definitely frustrating but I refuse to give up till i can figure it out.

This is golden explanation! Since I can carve reasonable well I didn't catch an edge for more than a dozen days on the slope now. But I can't figure out by myself why changing edge early with a better carving posture even before the board pointing to the fall line won't lead me catching an edge anymore as I did before with skid turns. Until I watch your video again now I got it! Huge shout out to Malcolm! Best snowboarding instruction series on youtube!

@malcolmmoore

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jun, I appreciate it 🙏

i was this vid was available when i started snowboarding two years ago. but there's still a lot of useful info here for me. thanks,

Thanks for the videos at 65 years old I have not been snowboarding long and trying to learn as much as I can as fast as possible an your very clear instructions are a great help thanks. Also noticed your new camera looks fantastic. Dave

@malcolmmoore

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Dave, good luck with the snowboarding!

Hey Malcolm, nice video once again! Here's my question: have you ever made a video on how to properly fall or break a fall, and thus minimising the risk for injuries?

There are some fantastic skills there recording this video this smoothly. Very useful. Nicely done and nicely put. Great!

@malcolmmoore

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, glad you liked it 😃🙌

Thanks for putting this so simply. I've been trying to teach my teenage son how to board and sometimes it's difficult to put it into words and demonstrate at the same time. He's hanging strong after 5 or so days and has gotten a little better, but still lacks the confidence in carving and the physics involved. I worked with him for 3 days this past week, I just couldn't translate the weight distribution for him to understand. You demonstrating physically and clearly showing the balance will help us. I've been taking boarding trips for 30 years but it's hard for me to think back and relate to the struggles that I had when I started, clearly they're different than he is experiencing because I came from skate boarding, surfing, and wake boarding. For me, after a day and a half'; it all clicked with the mechanics.🤘 Thanks!

@malcolmmoore

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, good luck to your son! 👍

Oh Malcolm, thank you so much! I just found why I am afraid of toe turns and catch edge in them, its just because I am skidding/stoping to reduce my speed just before starting the turn itself and that leads to exactly what you described - my board and body is going straight down the hill and at the same time I sometimes try to make toe turn… Just have to remember to go in traverse and not braking/skidding when starting a turn

Awesome video man you gained a subscriber from me i just went snowboarding for the first time 2 weeks ago and i bought all new equipment i picked it up fairly well and i am obsessed now and seeing the snow and view of these mountains is making me want to go out west to BC more than i already did

@malcolmmoore

Жыл бұрын

Awesome thank you!

Great psychological image that there is not an edge catch shark waiting to get you! I have been guilty of that mindset of getting too worried about when that next edge catch is gonna jump out and get me

Really enjoyed the video Malcom. Gonna try snowboarding for the first time next week. Your video was very informative and will try and apply your instructions next week.

@malcolmmoore

5 ай бұрын

Hope it helped and you had a good holiday!!

Thanks for these videos Malcolm. I'm just back from Canada and got some down unweigting in the powder/slush 😀

No one forgets the edge catches. Learning to snowboard on Sheffield dry slope. I caught my edge, flew through the air. Landed on my ass. I couldn’t sit down for months. Ouch. After catching one in Canada 🇨🇦 I was seeing stars & very glad to be wearing my helmet. I wouldn’t ride without by it. Great video as per. 🤙

Thanks for your videos it really helped me get my edge change and turns.

@malcolmmoore

4 ай бұрын

Amazing!!! Well done 🙌🙌

thanks! was looking for info so I could teach a friend how to snowboard, no idea how to properly explain this stuff myself!

Thanks for the tutorial. Giving a good understanding of how to switching sides.

@malcolmmoore

2 жыл бұрын

🙌

You sir, just earned a sub. Excellent video

Going to start my first time snowboarding this winter and I can’t wait to see what I can do. Thanks for the tips

@LongMeatRalph

Жыл бұрын

update us, did you do anything what he said? Which part helped you the most?

@asiangin

Жыл бұрын

@@LongMeatRalph I will let you know. I’m going next week for the first time

Can’t wait to tomorrow now!!! Thank you ❤❤

@malcolmmoore

10 ай бұрын

Hope it helped!

I wish I had this video last year. I had to examine tons of content to observe everything you mentioned. My problem now is managing my speed without skidding so much. I always feel like I get going way too fast, and can't slow down by carving alone. Though this is mainly on blues.

I haven't ridden in a few years and even though I'm very comfortable and can ride double black diamonds I still took something away from this video. It was a good refresher and, I got to feel like I've just warmed up, It's funny, like riding a bike, how you just get the muscle memory and can awaken it with videos like these. I could feel each turn as you made them lol. I really feel like I just got off my first run back on the mountain! haha. Thanks for the content. Good stuff.

@malcolmmoore

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, appreciate it 🙏