I was just getting over the fact that slope season is over ... until this video popped up. And now I'm back to crying myself to sleep knowing winter is still so far away. Thanks for all the great videos this season! Looking forward to the awesome content next season as well!

@Vincent-mq8ey

2 жыл бұрын

I was telling me the same thing! There will be some long months before getting back on the board!

@iamtimur4795

2 жыл бұрын

same here... :)

I found riding slush with snowboard is much more enjoyable than on skis. Malcolm showed the right way to do it here, ride it like surfing!

@_permanence

2 жыл бұрын

Everything’s more fun on a snowboard ;)

@Daz555Daz

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. That's why when I head to Tignes this Easter I'll be skiing in the morning and riding in the afternoon.

Great instruction as always Malcolm. Have a well deserved break.

Very handy video, can't wait for the next seasons vids! 👍

@malcolmmoore

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙌

Awesome timing. I was just working on this today. Thanks as ever for the videos!

@malcolmmoore

2 жыл бұрын

👍

incredibile how much i can relate to what you are explaining, you are so accurate in your explainings! Thank you so much your channel is a gold mine.. will probably watch all of your videos until next winter season! 😂😂

I learned in dry Colorado conditions then had a miserable time on a slushy day in Maine. The way you explained this made so many things more clear to me about why I had such a hard time. Thank you!

Nice video, enjoy the summer break

Last season was my first season, and I'm SUPER excited for my 2nd! Just got the clearance from the doctor go after breaking my 3rd metatarsal. Last season though I came to REALLY enjoy slush. It made going off the small and medium jumps way more enjoyable because the impact was softer, and the carving was super fluid and enjoyable. What really helped me learn all the carving you're talking about was I'd stay for nights at Brighton so when the snow became pretty hard and icy, I had to learn those body positions better to ensure my edge was eating in, so I'd definitely say doing some night skiing before spring comes around can really help! It helped me, and I was watching your videos pretty religiously as well. I probably watched your carving video a half dozen times haha. Keep up the great content, and I hope I can plan a trip out there at some point!

Slushy snow and pure powder are my favorites. Slush is so fun, at first I was so bad in slush but now I am at my best in slush or pow

Thanks for the great products this season. Unfortunately season is over but got some slushy riding at Keystone just before they closed. Super fun!

@malcolmmoore

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙌

Excellent explanation I have to admit a little jealous of this video today I’m dying to get out boarding gotta get a plane to Chile I guess. Great vid Malcolm peace out brother be checking in with ya all summer cheers mate

@malcolmmoore

2 жыл бұрын

👌

Also worth a mention I think is the difference the correct wax can make. If you had a week of pow in January you'll need a different wax for April slush.

Great video, as all of yours are. Spent a week at the end of March in Saalbach which was ‘slush central’ so had plenty of practice. I now realise from your videos that I was doing ‘down-unweighted turns’ - I didn’t know they were a thing until watching your tutorials later - which worked for me, and it’s good to understand why from the explanations you give, and how I can improve next time. If I’d seen this first I might’ve sussed it a bit earlier. So helpful and informative as always.

@malcolmmoore

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly! 🙌

The snowball pack and punch was as smooth as the turns

@malcolmmoore

2 жыл бұрын

😂👌

THANK YOU ! i have been riding for 20+ years and feel like i have plateaued for probably 15 of those . However watching your videos, sometimes multiple times .my riding this year has improved so much ( who new it was so technical ) Iv e been lucky enough to have been on 2 trips this year and recently just got back from Tigne , if only i had seen this video before we went. Surprisingly we had good conditions but occasionally the snow was very grabby , i had a freshly waxed board (universal temp) before we went and only Boarded for 2 days , any tips on spring snow board prep ? Thanks again for all your content 🙌🙌

After a week of slushy snow bucklepistes i actually fell in love with them. So much challenge but so rewarding. Turning took some getting used to. The grip in the slush sadly slows you down heaps on the flats. Edit: i did use a board that was very flexible and about 5cm to small for me. I loved how fast i could make turns

@malcolmmoore

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, flats are slow, but the rest is fun!

Shredding on the Dupraz for this video 😎🤙🏼

A properly waxed board is important as well. The slushy/soft snow can really have spots on the slopes that feel like you've put the brakes on as you ski or ride down the slope - the right wax will reduce the chances of that happening.

Очень грамотный учитель. Большое спасибо из Казахстана ❤

@malcolmmoore

5 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Went to St Anton at the end of March and the runs were really narrow, full of moguls and super slushy. Could have done with a pocket Malcolm as it got so bad that the medi clinic was really busy. Good technique is easier to practice when you have time to think and be measured but when you're faced with several pain in the ass issues at once it becomes more of a mission to just get through it. That means you don't have time to react in the way that you want and so you start torsional twisting which then totally buggers everything up. Can't I just download a malcolm programme like in the matrix and then say - "I know slushy moguls!" Peace out. Much love ;-)

Perfect timing as well be having our season extended thru the beginning of June in Washington State so ty! Off topic question, but what are some of your favorite snowboarding films?

@malcolmmoore

2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed dark matter, a recent one from Travis Rice, some of the lines they do in that are insane. A good free one on youtube is the union video 'Stronger'. Some of the stuff Torstein Horgmo puts out his channel is real good, and he's doing some really cool stuff with drones. But some of Jussi Oksanens parts in the old burton videos are some of my favourites of all time! Oh, and I like the stuff from the beyond medals crew, their latest video 'Relapse' is free on KZread.

Hi Malcom, it was really helpful seeing the board from the low-down-behind angle you use at about 5 mins in this video. Is it feasible for you to do some more content from that angle, it was really helpful to see up close when each edge is contacting/not contacting the ground. Anyway thanks so much for all your videos - I went snowboarding for the first time ever in feb and was able to get linking my turns on a green slope within the first 4 hours by following the steps you show in your 'real beginners' video. Would have absolutely died if it wasn't for you! I feel like the low down angle for the series of exercises covered in that video would be an amazing resource for helping to 'get' when to edge change.

also back on the slopes now after knee injury (learning: never land in a flat pit like i did in my latest Video). This slush is now really good for butters. Deep heelside carves are holding exceptionally well as long you avoid bootout or laydown. It seems, this year we will have less snow in summer, slush season started a bit too early compared to last year.

@malcolmmoore

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the base here has already completely gone, I'll be interested to see what the conditions are like at the 2alpes glacier this summer, it opens up next month!

@winterzahn

2 жыл бұрын

@@malcolmmoore I moved already to Hintertux... also slush there on glacier..this summer could result pretty soon in the glacier pond style... last year I had same time at Hintertux my best time with powder and carving.. this year looks like lack of snow and lack of cold weather

@malcolmmoore

2 жыл бұрын

@@winterzahn yeah I've just been pond skimming!

Awesome videos Malcolm. Your content is amazing and I have been learning a lot.

@malcolmmoore

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gideon I appreciate it 🙏

@gideonbrasil9394

2 жыл бұрын

@@malcolmmoore Can't wait to get out with you in 2024! I have started following quite a few snowboarding channels, yours is for sure the one I have understood the best for learning technique. Your down to earth presentation style is very welcome! Love the new insta360 x2 footage.

Thanks

@malcolmmoore

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, appreciate it 🙏

@AlexanderGeorgiev-Marck

2 жыл бұрын

@@malcolmmoore it is a recognition for what you do to the snowboard community. All the best

Summer slush isn't even here yet, got 8" of pow yesterday.. you'll have to visit Mt Hood one of these days and come give us some lessons ;)

Super interesting perspective from behind the board at 5:30, Malcolm. Think you could throw this angle in on more of your videos?

I love slush

Thanks, perfect for Australian conditions. Considered coming here to teach?

@malcolmmoore

2 жыл бұрын

I used to teach in NZ, and would live to come back down to the southern hemisphere again, but unfortunately it probably won't be anytime soon!

Very nice video mate :)

@malcolmmoore

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Hi Malcom I was in alpe d heuz March 2024 the last day Friday warm slushy conditions struggled the board I had was a lobster spoon nose is this why because the nose is curled up

Any tips on riding slush on steeper slopes and how to handle bigger bumps like in the after noon on slushy slopes? When trying to avoid skidding on steeper slushy slopes I feel like I need to traverse, but traversing is becoming quite hard at that point of the day due to the lines formed on the piste.

Anybody knows the song at the end? I couldn't find the link in the description

Malcolm, you should do a review of the Dupraz! Those boards are nifty, but I don't know anyone who's reviewed one, haha. Could be a good opportunity.

@TheSoulstrike

Жыл бұрын

I second this. I have a D1 5.5. Would love to hear your thoughts!

I've always thought of slush as 'Poor-man's Powder'.. :)

@malcolmmoore

Жыл бұрын

Exactly 👌

Can sit watching these videos all day long (Unless I'm on a snow trip!) Just wondering if similar rules apply for cruising down bumpy slopes with/without slush or if different techniques are needed? That's where I find I usually come unstuck on steep blue runs.

@malcolmmoore

Жыл бұрын

Yeah the bumper it gets the more you'll need to retract your knees in towards you to absorb each bump, but yeah, similar idea to this!

never thought people would dislike slushy condition, because for me at least its the nicest of all the types hehehe. Icy condition is to ruff, and you loose control easily. Powder is great, but if you are not too pro is rather difficult, specially yo stand up again if you fall, and also riding on powder is comparable to a good day at the gym. Slushy condition just hit the right spot for me, easy to stop, stand up, and also for me, its easier to steer the snowboard.

@malcolmmoore

9 ай бұрын

Fair enough!

Great video, where was this filmed?

@malcolmmoore

2 жыл бұрын

Alpe d'Huez in France 🇫🇷

Are these down unweighted turns

Exactly what I was looking for, Malcolm. Thank you! What board are you on in this video? (Anyone?)

@HoudiniLL

Жыл бұрын

Ah! Answered my own question, I think. A Dupraz D1?

@malcolmmoore

Жыл бұрын

Yes exactly!

Thanks for the video! When riding slush do you change your board preference? Would I be better off riding a softer all mountain board (Yes Typo) compared to my stiffer freeride board (k2 passport)? Thanks again for your help!

@malcolmmoore

11 ай бұрын

I like a wider board as because you sink more into the snow it's easier to get boot drag. Soft or stiff then it's just your preference, both work, softer can be more fun for jumping in and out of the slush, stiffer will let you charge through it easier!

@chooseboost

11 ай бұрын

@@malcolmmoore thank you!

ay malcolm !! it's been a long time ! i'd like to know how many boards do you have

@malcolmmoore

2 жыл бұрын

Yes too long since I last posted! I have about 8 boards at the minute, but alot of them like this dupraz board are just loaned to me for testing and I give them back at the end of the season!

I haven't fallen in 2 years in decent conditions. Yesterday I rode the first slush I've encountered and wiped out hard 3 times. I usually ride very loose and let the board track playfully under me but the slush forced me to ride very boringly deliberately. I hated it.

If you can carve reasonably well then blasting through the slush can be a riot - it's a nightmare for the skidders and counter-rotators though!

@malcolmmoore

8 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

I see you're back on the cartels. What happed to the supermatics?

@malcolmmoore

2 жыл бұрын

Ah these are actually some other nidecker bindings, the kaons, the supermatics are staying on my amplid board for the time being!

sorry dawg, its that time of year again

What board are you riding?

@malcolmmoore

2 жыл бұрын

Dupraz D1 👍

That the SCP thing

@malcolmmoore

Жыл бұрын

What's the SCP thing?

As a new rider is it surprising that I love when it’s slushy?

@malcolmmoore

Жыл бұрын

No spring slush is fun!!

What size is that board? Brand?

@malcolmmoore

2 жыл бұрын

Dupraz D1, I think it's a 168 or so!

@whoisthe1412

2 жыл бұрын

@@malcolmmoore 168 wow that is so long

@malcolmmoore

2 жыл бұрын

@@whoisthe1412 it rides like like 158, most of the length is just in the big pointy nose!

I used these tips and ended up with a concussion. My feet are size 11 and hang off my board a bit I was craving hard and my board came out from under breath me with me hitting my head on the ground hard.

Doesn't slush make you sad?

@malcolmmoore

Жыл бұрын

Its just part of the seasonal cycle!

@GTS00000

Жыл бұрын

@@malcolmmoore Probably the right way to look at it. But I can't help it... Makes me sad...

Where you bleeding at for that 😨

@malcolmmoore

2 жыл бұрын

What?

@domtobin6677

2 жыл бұрын

@@malcolmmoore what resort are you in 🤣🤣

woooo... mashed potato terrain, lovely.

@malcolmmoore

2 жыл бұрын

🥔

Ride slushy, like a powder

slush is second only to powder. it is forgiving and makes you feel great. not sure why this video is really needed to be honest?

@Just-eh4fm

2 жыл бұрын

yep feel exactly the same way, I love riding slush. Much more forgiving than riding icey slopes

@malcolmmoore

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed slush is similar to powder, I made this video less as a tutorial but more to give people an idea of how to ride slush, as some people do struggle with it.

@klang180

2 жыл бұрын

@@malcolmmoore hey Malcolm, sorry I was a little flippant with my response. I've just always found slush the most fun right back to when I was a beginner and so I was a little perplexed as to why you'd need a video on it. having watched the vid though I can see you make some good points that will help a beginner or improver.

@malcolmmoore

2 жыл бұрын

@@klang180 haha all good 👍

@EssenceOfTrance

2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes the wettier parts slow you down so much though. It's like you're going 50 kmph with a car and you're in the passenger seat and every 5 seconds the driver taps on the break. Hate that shit.

Good slush riding guide right here. Been a while and good to see some content from you. Good news that next season you are pushing towards developing your KZread channel. Good for us subscribes and a great way to develop your own business. I’m not sure you will gain any more free time though! Quality content creation and editing takes time. Enjoyed this seasons content and will be sure to check-in with you next season. Thanks for all the content so far. 🏂🏂🏂

@malcolmmoore

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Patrick, I'm looking forward to next season already!

The slush doesn't help with speed, sadly. I tried full send on jumps and it feels so sluggish compared to powder or even hard packed (which I abhor for practicing jumps). Had such a hard time trying to get airtime, and when I try to pop it feels like I sank downwards than going up. Oh well, next season it is. At least the slush felt good falling on it as I practice.