HOW TO SNOWBOARD ON A FLAT BASE... FAST | BEGINNER to EXPERT

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How to snowboard on flat pistes, how to snowboard fast on a flat base, how to do jumps, and how to get better at snowboarding in powder. Every aspect of your snowboarding will be improved if you can snowboard on a flat base. This is not only for beginner snowboarders, but advanced riders too, don't miss out on this snowboarding tutorial.
So many advanced snowboarders struggle with riding their board on a flat base. This makes it really difficult to ride flat narrow pistes, and if you get it wrong, its super easy to catch an edge. 99% of the time whilst snowboarding we are either on our heel or our toe edge, which is why this third position, riding a flat base, often gets overlooked. Thankfully it is an easy fix, and is usually down to bad posture. If you have any snowboarding tips, or perhaps any snowboarding tutorials you would like me to make, then just drop them down in the comments below!
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  • @malcolmmoore
    @malcolmmoore3 жыл бұрын

    For a video specifically on riding flats see the video I'll link at the bottom. This video however is all about riding a flat base, but this is something you should only do when you're in the fall line. If you need to come away from the fall line then it can be safer to be on edge, as described in the video below. Sometimes being on a flat base is the right decision, but it's all about you as a rider being able to read the slope and make that decision. But riding a flat base is still a vital skill, and will help your overall board control. I know this is a confusing subject, so any questions just let me know! ✌ kzread.info/dash/bejne/kap426tmgpWyY6g.html

  • @spencerstarr4131

    @spencerstarr4131

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Malcom! I’ve just gotten a few days on the mountain for my first time in 20+ years! I had a blast and everything came back pretty quickly. However, I felt a little sketchy riding totally flat (not leaning on a toe/heel edge), which lead me to this video. I guess more time on the mountain with a “practice” mindset will help, but am I wrong feeling like riding flat can cause me to slip out or catch an edge? Thanks!

  • @alexanderstephen1567
    @alexanderstephen15673 жыл бұрын

    That dog adds a pleasant factor to any of your videos! Hahaha, it's a great "detail".

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hes the only one happy that the lifts are shut, he gets to walk up and down all these slopes with me!

  • @alexanderstephen1567

    @alexanderstephen1567

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@malcolmmoore Hahaha, what a beautiful experience! I can imagine. I had a dog as well. A Black German Shepherd, a wonderful DOG! I wished he was still alive. Unfortunately, he died of cancer at only 9 years old. Food is very important, said the doctor. Make sure you keep him alive as much as possible with quality food.

  • @Frank020
    @Frank0203 жыл бұрын

    Man that do g is getting the workout.

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha, yeah, he loves it!

  • @yazr1712
    @yazr1712 Жыл бұрын

    I always tend to catch an edge when riding flat... I was told to always either have pressure on the heel or toe side - or alternate... not sure if that's good advice lol. The only other thing I struggle with is confidence. I start to pick up speed and it freaks me out and I usually just end up eating powder.

  • @TwinbeeUK

    @TwinbeeUK

    Жыл бұрын

    This is why I love 3BT boards. They feel more stable going straight, and I'm happy to ride completely flat.

  • @yazr1712

    @yazr1712

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TwinbeeUK I'll check em out!

  • @user-ju2tn4pj5y

    @user-ju2tn4pj5y

    7 ай бұрын

    Same bro. When i pick up speed I get scared and prefer to crush early. 😂 Btw still not sure how to ride flat.

  • @elainemclau7529

    @elainemclau7529

    7 ай бұрын

    Flats are a nightmare

  • @elainemclau7529

    @elainemclau7529

    7 ай бұрын

    Groves in thre snow= catch an edge

  • @Mike_Solo
    @Mike_Solo3 жыл бұрын

    Your dog is definitely the best companion for your vlogs 🤟 Keep shredding and keeping thumbs crossed that your season will officially open soon

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Mike! Yeah that is the plus about the lifts being shut, my dog gets to hang with me on the slopes!

  • @Mike_Solo

    @Mike_Solo

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@malcolmmoore All resorts should make 'dog-friendly' slopes - that could be really awesone.

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Mike_Solo yeah I think that too! I can usually get away with taking my dog on the nordic trails here, hit only on the quieter weeks.

  • @georgianasutu5882
    @georgianasutu58822 жыл бұрын

    putting my weight on my front foot has always done the trick for me, no need for extra leaning. Also; anticipation of terrain and descend line as well as condition of the snow are huge factors,. I would also vouche for having the right position on the board (centered or advanced), makes huge difference

  • @wyattgreen7986
    @wyattgreen79863 жыл бұрын

    You’re my favorite Snowboard KZreadr, your instructional videos are always super informative, and your free ride videos are super satisfying. The hype-beast sprinting up and down the mountain with you is my favorite part though... Keep up the great content!

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man, appreciate it! Really looking forward to the lifts being opened back up so I can be more productive with the channel!

  • @JonathanAnimate2
    @JonathanAnimate27 ай бұрын

    I would love Malcolm to breakdown my riding and fix any bad habits 😅 such a knowledgeable technician.

  • @manosenthil8382
    @manosenthil8382 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! Very helpful drills. Been snowboarding 5 years and very interested in continuing to progress my skills. You’re videos help save from the private instructors 🎒

  • @johnshelly6946
    @johnshelly69468 ай бұрын

    Relly good to see an instructor talking about flat base riding, and building it from one foot skating. Yah mahn.

  • @charshii3745
    @charshii37452 жыл бұрын

    This video was so helpful. When I first started riding I was always told “Never ride flat, always keep an edge” So I avoided it, and when I would need to ride flat I was never comfortable

  • @iamcurious9541

    @iamcurious9541

    Жыл бұрын

    I broke an arm the first time I was riding flat. Even over a decade later I'm still not fully comfortable. I managed some easy boxes on my last vacation. But that was really difficult.

  • @sebastianstalder9487
    @sebastianstalder94873 жыл бұрын

    Not Only snowboarding .. But how ti make dogos happy 👍 Simply Nice🐶

  • @TheSketchyBean
    @TheSketchyBean3 жыл бұрын

    When riding on a flat base, I’m always worried about catching an edge (especially on camber dominant boards). Do you have any tips for how to avoid this while flat basing fast? Thanks for the well made vid!

  • @SirPrincebosz

    @SirPrincebosz

    3 жыл бұрын

    You need to put a little pressure on your edge. Toe or heel, what ever you are comfortable with. I only ride Flat base if I know the lines Im taking are flat and without change of angles or small bumps.

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah it is important to be able to read the slope and if the slope goes slightly off camber then you want to roll a little pressure onto one edge or the other. I made a video on riding flats where I explain this here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/kap426tmgpWyY6g.html Whereas this video was more just about getting used to holding the flat based position. Combining this with good carving skills is what will really help you to improve your skills on riding flats fast!

  • @mrpozhiloy6595

    @mrpozhiloy6595

    2 жыл бұрын

    You can remove edges so there is nothing to catch

  • @cjkempler4676

    @cjkempler4676

    2 жыл бұрын

    The gap between your board and the mountain always needs to be facing downhill slightly. Pretend you're making a peanut butter sandwich down the mountain, not up it.

  • @Negentropy369

    @Negentropy369

    6 ай бұрын

    I ride completely flat at high speeds for extended distances quite regularly, the actual secret is keeping your ankles relaxed so the snowboard than move with the fine details of the piste. I like to start a run completely flat and straight, then when I get to like 30mph drop into a hard wide carve. I've also hit 65mph, according to Slopes app at least, and I was flat base for that. Firm, empty, and perfectly smooth groomer, first thing in the morning, of coarse.

  • @user-gr3hs8cw9h
    @user-gr3hs8cw9h5 ай бұрын

    Your videos are making me so excited/prepared to go boarding again in January!!! Thank you!!!! :))

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    5 ай бұрын

    No worries 😊😊

  • @petermarth77
    @petermarth777 ай бұрын

    Malcolm Moore! Thanks for all the help. All your videos are fantastic. I love your dog.

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much!!! Yeah Indy is the best!!!

  • @gingerbbm
    @gingerbbm3 жыл бұрын

    I’m really enjoying your videos and despite being an old hand I’m learning new stuff, so thank you! The glitch effects are doing my head in though!

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, noted for the transitions!

  • @wouterjansen1114
    @wouterjansen11143 жыл бұрын

    thank you man! last year you promised to make this video 😃. now hope we 'may' travel this year! good luck! 🙏🏻

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Wouter, hope you're well! This video was a challenge to make with no lifts, really hope they manage to open this season!

  • @stevenlee4995
    @stevenlee49952 жыл бұрын

    Doing this has helped me on the lifts so much. People just watch in awe as I glide off of the lift and towards the bench to strap in. Plus, I drop in to my runs flat to pick up speed, then go on my edge to turn. Love the video, it’s helped me improve so much.

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome 🙌

  • @vitalhostage1719
    @vitalhostage17193 жыл бұрын

    Great explanation of the basic physics of the fall line principal. Stuff you need to understand. No different to the camber on a road.

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    exactly! Thanks for watching too!

  • @Motorhomelife_Adventures
    @Motorhomelife_Adventures Жыл бұрын

    Lovely seeing the dogs on the snow enjoying themselves! great video too!

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    Жыл бұрын

    Indy loves the snow!!

  • @malcolmmoore
    @malcolmmoore3 жыл бұрын

    What tutorial shall I make next? Let me know your ideas!

  • @milanandre7917

    @milanandre7917

    3 жыл бұрын

    Switch riding, snowboarding at higher speeds/steep terrain ! You’re a great teacher! Much love from the US

  • @DeanRazer

    @DeanRazer

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes! The basics of learning switch would be great 👏🏽

  • @iamtimur4795

    @iamtimur4795

    3 жыл бұрын

    switch riding, thanks :)

  • @TanziteEsports

    @TanziteEsports

    3 жыл бұрын

    how to get over fear?

  • @emilybwest

    @emilybwest

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes! Switch 🙋

  • @veronical8103
    @veronical81033 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are THE BEST, Malcolm!

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Whoop whoop, thanks Veronica! I know you didn't ask this but as you are an instructor I thought you might find it interesting. A few people on here have told me off and said you are better to be on an edge when riding flats. You may remember I did a video on riding flats where I in fact say this. This video however is about being able to ride a flat base, which I do now think is a very important skill too. And if you are able to read the slope well then you can effectively decide if its appropriate to be on a flat base, or an edge. Anyway, not that you asked, but that's my 2 cents on the subject! 😂

  • @veronical8103

    @veronical8103

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@malcolmmoore Haha. You read my mind. 😂 You did mention in this video that it’s important to be able to ride flat to prepare for boxes. I ate it many times when I was learning to do my first 50/50 because I always wanted to keep a little edge. So you are right. It’s an important skill to learn! Thank you! 😄

  • @iamtimur4795
    @iamtimur47953 жыл бұрын

    So cool to see you snowboarding again Malcolm, at least some of us are able to do that this year! :)

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, mind you it took alot of hiking just to make this video! I will never complain about a slow lift ever again!

  • @ri1415
    @ri14152 жыл бұрын

    Great video - been wondering about how to do this!! Thanks

  • @4wheelfan365
    @4wheelfan365 Жыл бұрын

    I realize this is an older video but I want to echo other comment's about how helpful it is. Riding flat has always scared me but this video definitely brings up some great tips. I also just bought a Nidecker Alpha and retired my Skate Banana....I think my old rocker board and its loose feel really ingrained the fear of catching an edge while flat. I feel much better on the newer camber board. Thanks for the great content 👍

  • @aadvb6664

    @aadvb6664

    Жыл бұрын

    Just use the Banana as a jib/butter board

  • @ivanangelov8825
    @ivanangelov88252 жыл бұрын

    Awesome very good explanation! I wish I had time to go try these techniques. One of the last times I rode I was suuupper proud of myself managing to enter and exit powder smoothly because of perfectly times balance shift.

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes love it!

  • @blpblp-tj7ux
    @blpblp-tj7ux Жыл бұрын

    i love your videos and your doggie. thank you for sharing your knowledge!

  • @andrewm.4303
    @andrewm.43032 жыл бұрын

    Que hermoso ese perro. Excelente trabajo.

  • @bengoet89
    @bengoet893 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed the video and the background music as well. Nice as always. I can't wait to get back on the slopes.

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Ben, hopefully you'll be able to get riding soon! 🤞

  • @vincent20lam
    @vincent20lam3 жыл бұрын

    This video is really helpful to beginner like me, thanks man~

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, glad it helped! 🙏

  • @jennyanydots7582
    @jennyanydots75823 жыл бұрын

    Great info as always👍 Merry Christmas to you and your family, Malcolm.

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou Jenny, and to you and yours 🙏

  • @tubber
    @tubber3 жыл бұрын

    thanks your videos are great. probably the best in my opinion

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou, I appreciate it 🙏

  • @daxvax
    @daxvax3 жыл бұрын

    This KZread video Made me understand how to flatbase, much appriciated!

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @eugenebukhman7497
    @eugenebukhman74973 жыл бұрын

    Nice and clear video instructions. Thank you!

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are welcome! Thanks!

  • @jasperVL-u1w
    @jasperVL-u1w3 жыл бұрын

    Great quality video, keep it up man!

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jasper! 🙏

  • @Wakeywhodat
    @Wakeywhodat3 жыл бұрын

    Very concise, Thanks.

  • @fgcas8415
    @fgcas84153 жыл бұрын

    Best snowboarding vids!!

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man, appreciate it! 🙏

  • @sylvernale
    @sylvernale3 жыл бұрын

    Good explanation of the ball line

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂😉

  • @YoniTheHomie
    @YoniTheHomie2 жыл бұрын

    your dog is absolutely awesome!

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    2 жыл бұрын

    Totally 🤩

  • @emilybwest
    @emilybwest3 жыл бұрын

    Yes INDY! great video!!

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Indy 😍

  • @DarkFoxV
    @DarkFoxV Жыл бұрын

    I am indeed trying to get back into Ollies this season! (and 180s!)

  • @veronical8103
    @veronical81033 жыл бұрын

    Riding on fat cat tracks is one of the many new skills I had to pick up on a big mountain such as Park City. I was able to follow your tip on getting low and get over a flat yesterday! Thanks, Malcolm! 🙏🏻

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, so jealous of you being able to use the lifts over there, I will never moan about a low chair ever again!

  • @honeysmith9761
    @honeysmith97613 жыл бұрын

    Great vid!✌🏼

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Honey!

  • @cumbrianmountain
    @cumbrianmountain3 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Keep up the good work.

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers 👍

  • @gershonhopster
    @gershonhopster3 жыл бұрын

    Mate those rollers are PERFECT

  • @JamesDavis-kp4ll
    @JamesDavis-kp4ll3 жыл бұрын

    Indy, Malcolm's #1 fan! 💯😉👍 🙂

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    He's the only one loving the lifts being shut at the moment, he gets to come riding with me all day!

  • @iddqd6716
    @iddqd67162 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, thanks a lot Malcolm!

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! 🙌

  • @LEARNINGMG
    @LEARNINGMG3 жыл бұрын

    very well explained! thankyou

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching 🙏

  • @kevinh4631
    @kevinh4631 Жыл бұрын

    Back in the early 90s i worked at a ski area in oregon where they has the us speed skiing champs, did 67 mph on my race board 163 rossignol Helping check the speed trap. Quite the rush! 😎

  • @real_papaganda
    @real_papaganda3 жыл бұрын

    This is brilliant!

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks again! 🙏

  • @thomasgebhard3332
    @thomasgebhard33323 жыл бұрын

    MM is THE best snowboard coach on YT! 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes Thomas! Thanks again man! 🤙🤙🤙

  • @thomasgebhard3332

    @thomasgebhard3332

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@malcolmmoore And I really dig your new co-coach aka snow dog! 👍🏻

  • @tuckerhendershott3979

    @tuckerhendershott3979

    3 жыл бұрын

    Umm david Jones begs to differ😂

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@tuckerhendershott3979 that guy is hilarious to be fair!

  • @chibimctwist
    @chibimctwist2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Malcolm, This video really helped! I'm developing bad snowboarding habits and yours was the only one I found that addressed the issue of not being able to ride on a flat base. Do you have any further tips on board control? I feel like my front foot / front of my board is being thrown around by random bumps and which causes me to bail / crash a lot (which in turn makes lose the confidence needed to lean forward.)

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm gonna film a video tomorrow on a thin flat long piste addressing some of these videos, should be up by the weekend 👌

  • @Yawnz2
    @Yawnz23 жыл бұрын

    Great video man. I remember riding my first green runs and they had A TON of cattracks (long strips of flat groomed snow). I sometimes still get annoyed by these. Gotta rewatch some of your videos from last year, good for getting the rust off. Like others have said, riding switch with maybe some tips on binding angles/binding highback adjustment would be cool. Keep up the content bro!

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers man, yeah I think a switch one definitely has to be in the works, alpt of people asking for that!

  • @garygibbons4006
    @garygibbons40068 ай бұрын

    Boarding with your dog, living the dream 🙂

  • @dcam91
    @dcam91 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome tips! I avoid flats at all costs, but being that most people I'm on the mountain with ski, they have been towing me. 🤣 Outside of some collapsible pole for my snowboard, going faster is now the plan!

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    Жыл бұрын

    Love that!

  • @_jeb1986
    @_jeb19863 жыл бұрын

    U just earned your self a new sub

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    🥳🥳🥳 thanks man, I appreciate it!

  • @clmoore28
    @clmoore283 жыл бұрын

    Great video. I have a flying V so a lot of times when my board is flat on the surface it starts to wiggle a little bit which makes me uneasy. I usually have to keep an edge so I am ready to stop or turn. Really want to work on getting faster.

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I find on those V rocker boards I have to push my knees out a little wider to help keep it flat!

  • @em-oh-ji3853
    @em-oh-ji3853 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this Malcolm, It's winter here in NZ and I am a newbie to snowboard. I always watch your videos tutorial to make myself way better in snowboarding.

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome, hope you guys have a good winter down there, I miss riding in NZ!

  • @Jon-Chan
    @Jon-Chan3 жыл бұрын

    Great tips!👍 The worst thing with flat basing is catching an edge. Been buckeroo’d a few times especially where the snow is heavily compacted with loads of tramlines like at the end of piste runs.

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's the only plus side about right now, no tramlines are developing and the pistes are staying in good condition! Thanks as always 🙏

  • @lb259

    @lb259

    3 жыл бұрын

    You can avoid that by keeping slight pressure on one of your edges even when riding flat base.

  • @chrisyhassold

    @chrisyhassold

    3 жыл бұрын

    I've had this a few years back and hurt myself so badly I stopped snowboarding. Wanna go back but make sure this won't happen again😅🤷

  • @G2thesecondpower

    @G2thesecondpower

    4 ай бұрын

    I was practicing flat basing on a green run today. A slight Edge always ends up pulling mebin to a turn. I found that if put your weight over your front knee while staying very centered, you do not need to ride an edge. In fact when I get off the lift, I can ride quite comfortably flat. Now I'm just trying to get myself to do it on steeper runs.

  • @VinhNguyen-ul8yg
    @VinhNguyen-ul8yg2 жыл бұрын

    Good video as always.

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Vinh!

  • @donnyh3497
    @donnyh3497 Жыл бұрын

    I have been experimenting with riding flat for a long time and it just finally clicked. I noticed that at the same time that I started feeling comfortable going super fast with my board completely flat (usually to carry lots of speed through a long flat stretch), I also started being able to steer in complete control with one foot binded in while coming off of the ski lifts. I think that I started leaning forwards a little bit and steering with my front foot and only shifting my weight back if I need to make the back of the board behave.

  • @CruiseWavy1388
    @CruiseWavy13885 ай бұрын

    So dope how the dog jus' chillin on the slopes too. That's down to earth, dawg.

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    5 ай бұрын

    Haha Indy is super chill

  • @izza6707
    @izza67072 жыл бұрын

    These tips really help out a lot! Few years back, I fell riding flat and broke my wrist pretty badly. Been very hesitant to ride that way ever since but I can't wait to practice these techniques next season

  • @jweno

    @jweno

    2 жыл бұрын

    Did the exact same thing.

  • @highklamul9275

    @highklamul9275

    2 жыл бұрын

    same here

  • @Alexskiing
    @Alexskiing3 жыл бұрын

    Love it!

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Cheers bro, great filming! 🤙

  • @alex-pope
    @alex-pope3 жыл бұрын

    That dog is fierce!

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    He loves it! Just been on a big tour with him and now hes snoring away back home!

  • @aledjones84
    @aledjones843 жыл бұрын

    Great video! It looks so strange there without the lifts running ☹️. Plenty of space on the pistes though!

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, loads of room, but alot of effort!

  • @sambo734
    @sambo7342 жыл бұрын

    Strange to find so many people concerned over catching their edge. I use to ride camber boards, Capita Outsiders and the Amplid Defjam. Switched to the Capita Ultrafear a few years ago which is flat, primarily for learning some freestyle. I don't think I've ever caught an edge yet. Definitely caught edge's on the Amplid but that thing was stiff and fast as hell. Ultrafear is forgiving as it gets. Rode the reds at fast speeds in La Plagne with no bother. I guess it's just down to how people ride. I like aggressive riding and aren't afraid to push it.

  • @LeadingTheCheer
    @LeadingTheCheer2 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are very detailed and helpful! I have avoided to ride my Board completely flat out of fear to catch an edge. Question: How do I align the board with the fall line, ride it flat and do not lose control or catch an edge? Greetings from Germany 🏔🇩🇪

  • @elisathiem9617

    @elisathiem9617

    Жыл бұрын

    I was wondering about that too

  • @cccEngineer
    @cccEngineer Жыл бұрын

    Can you explain what that feeling is when going on a flat base? Is it that I'm not putting enough weight on the front foot when I feel like the board is catching an edge ever so slightly but not enough to topple me over?

  • @crfocus
    @crfocus3 жыл бұрын

    Suscribed! Thanks for the great content.

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, thanks! Appreciate it 🙏

  • @ikutiap5923
    @ikutiap59233 жыл бұрын

    That`s a nice dog well trained

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hes the best!

  • @Si7088
    @Si7088 Жыл бұрын

    Most people said to be a bit on the edge at high speed to maintain stability. Inversely, I also nollie forward if I just need a little more to get to the end of a flat section.

  • @t-rex4211
    @t-rex4211 Жыл бұрын

    Does the board profile make a difference when riding flat? Mine’s a rocker so low in the middle. Wonder if that gives it a tendency to spin out from the middle. I’ve hit 48mph but like to have a bit of edge in as lack confidence to go full flat at high speed

  • @willdrum4foodz
    @willdrum4foodz5 ай бұрын

    I had to rewatch the video to see what you were doing because I was more focused on what your dog was doing the first time around :D.

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    5 ай бұрын

    Haha yeah don't blame you Indy is the boss 🙌🏼🙌🏼

  • @daniell9223
    @daniell92233 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always Malcolm! How would you stay in control and avoid catching an edge on a bump when riding with a flat base? Sometimes I would be in the fall line riding on a flat base to get some speed across a flat area, but since my base is completely flat, an uneven patch of snow or a small bump on the side would hit my edge and make me fall despite me being in the fall line.

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    It just takes a bit of practice to get used to the feeling of it. If your board is truly flat and in the fall line, then you won't be able to catch an edge, even if it is really bumpy or icy. But the best practice is to be able to transition from flat base onto an edge. If you are riding an edge then you wont catch it, so that is actually what I would recommend more for getting across flat slopes. This is just a technique that people seem to want to learn, but for actual flats, being on an edge is generally safer. If you see my other video from a while back on riding flats I go over this! 👍

  • @daniell9223

    @daniell9223

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@malcolmmoore That cleared things up for me, thank you so much! You probably have heard this lots of times but I am very grateful for all of your videos and especially for you taking the time to get back to everyone with the replies. Definitely my favorite snowboarding channel on KZread!

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man, I appreciate it 🙏

  • @DanWill121
    @DanWill1213 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou! 🙏

  • @Komik.Videolar.26
    @Komik.Videolar.263 жыл бұрын

    nice video. thx

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! 🙏

  • @steezy1692
    @steezy16922 жыл бұрын

    i recently just started getting into snowboarding. I skateboard and getting into snowboarding was easy for me but i still have a long way to go.

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    2 жыл бұрын

    Keep going!

  • @xiaoxiaolei9143
    @xiaoxiaolei91433 жыл бұрын

    Nice video!

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @tomb6914
    @tomb69143 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you too 👍

  • @lndyrd
    @lndyrd Жыл бұрын

    the dog makes the video so good

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah he's the best 😊

  • @kinseym.8092
    @kinseym.80923 жыл бұрын

    U just gained a new subscriber :)

  • @_jeb1986

    @_jeb1986

    3 жыл бұрын

    I just subbed to him too!

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! The videos are taking slightly longer to make at the moment as the resorts here in france are still shut down, so I have to hike alot, but I'll still be making content!

  • @_jeb1986

    @_jeb1986

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@malcolmmoore well keep up the good work I’m a new sub as well and honestly your vids are amazing I have so much fun watching you and u have inspired me to start snowboarding so thank you and keep up the great content 😊

  • @bido8176
    @bido81762 жыл бұрын

    One could argue that being slightly on edge is actually faster than a flat base. There is less friction/less drag/less surface contact with the snow if you are on a slight edge. I find it faster than flat base almost always. Flat base is good for getting off the chair and powder but not much else. Most jump take offs at least for spins are done off heel or toe edge.

  • @GolfTubes
    @GolfTubes3 жыл бұрын

    Am I recognising that resort as Alpe D’Huez? Was there in January 2020 and meant to go back first week of January this year but cancelled unfortunately with all that is going on.. can’t wait for next season to get back out!! Let’s hope we all can go cruising again soon

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah this is alpe d'huez, and yep all lifts are currently shut so I had to hike all of this!

  • @GolfTubes

    @GolfTubes

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@malcolmmoore Crazy man thats one hell of a workout before even boarding down! It was my first year snowboarding instead of skiing and I only made it on Marcels farm and Chez roger but hopefully next time out il be able to adventure higher up the mountain. I surf and skate so figured snowboarding would come more naturally but i felt i could jump on reds from day one on skis but the steep hills were too much on the board for my hamstrings to deal with xD

  • @Schmexy
    @Schmexy3 жыл бұрын

    This is why I love dogs

  • @ashflame6888
    @ashflame68882 жыл бұрын

    That dog is zoomin man! LOL

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    2 жыл бұрын

    I know lmao!

  • @alllerol
    @alllerol Жыл бұрын

    Hello Malcom, I have been running on flat base pretty fast to a point that my rocker board starts to shake and the heading of the board swinging left and right, esp on rough surface. Does it mean I have reached the maximum controllable speed of the board? Or Should I bend my knees more to absorb the keep pushing it? Thanks a lot!

  • @kieran8264

    @kieran8264

    Жыл бұрын

    My first board was a flat board it got chatter at high speeds too. Getting a slightly cambered board like the Capita DOA solved this instantly.

  • @azimutazimut7274
    @azimutazimut72742 жыл бұрын

    sometimes when i squat i feel more pressure on the toes on my back leg and on the heel on my front leg. this really affects me when i try to ollie or ride icy bumpy terrain. the problem is i cant figure out what i do wrong when it happens . i always thought its something with my alignment but at the end when you said you twist, that really confused me . when i twist i get even more pressure on my toes on the back leg. I cant imagine jumping or going trough rough stuff from that position

  • @byshaun001
    @byshaun0013 жыл бұрын

    I love your video! Would you mind sharing whats ur binding angle and width? thanks

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not sure my width exactly, but angles are +18 on the front and -12 at the back!

  • @MrMyYoyo
    @MrMyYoyo3 жыл бұрын

    As a longboarder I'm REALLY excited for 6:14 on a snowboard. I've gone down some very large and steep roads and that position is so fun. Question is.....how do I set my bindings.

  • @MrMyYoyo

    @MrMyYoyo

    3 жыл бұрын

    On a longboard I rest my front leg on my back knee; almost like I'm sitting on it.

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well you dont have as much freedom of movement with your feet in boots and bindings but you can still create a similar position. You might want to set your binding angles up in a more directional stance to help with that, mine are in more of a duck stance so I can ride switch as well!

  • @skiplegday4718
    @skiplegday47182 жыл бұрын

    I can't turn my board with my front foot, its always my back foot doing the job.. how can I fix it ? turning with my front foot feels kinda weird.

  • @broadrichard7438
    @broadrichard7438 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, thanks for the great video! I have a quick question: I see ppl mention it is hard to ride on flat because if you keep a central flat board position, it is really easy for you to loose control especially when the snow conditions are bad and icy and your board is in full contact with the ground. I understand that usually the flat is not really “flat” so we can ride it using toe/heel edge. But what if the flat ground slope is almost negligible, with bad surface condition, and is connecting between 2 downhills? Hope this question makes sense 😅

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    Жыл бұрын

    I have an old video here on riding flats, rather than riding a flat base: kzread.info/dash/bejne/kap426tmgpWyY6g.html I think this will better answer your questions 👌

  • @MrJstar691
    @MrJstar6913 жыл бұрын

    Me and my pals ride fast 70 mph roughly so don’t need to watch these vids but love and miss boarding at the minute 😢Covid 😱 great vid as usual 👌

  • @PR-rh9qm
    @PR-rh9qm2 жыл бұрын

    Did the dog ever bring the ball back? If so, how? Good advice on keeping the perpendicular-to-the slope stance...I guess that naturally results in weight forward slightly. As an older rider, I cannot take those forward edge falls! I find it best to alternate between very lightly applied edges. Sometimes I still get surprised by a tuft of snow or some undulation in the fall line, but being constantly ready to change edges is the difference between someone pushing you over while standing still compared to doing that while jogging in place. Quarterbacks in American football are taught to keep those "happy feet" for the same reason...you're ready to go either direction pretty quickly. Tip for real beginners...I am almost that....do NOT look down at your edges. It's scary what a short distance separates you from a comfortable ride and cracked ribs. I highly recommend those flack jackets on hard snow. Also, give your ankle and leg muscles time to strengthen so they can do whatever your sense of balance dictates.

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nah that ball was never retrieved, too big for indy! 😄

  • @Keew57
    @Keew573 жыл бұрын

    The music reminds me too much of gta 😂😂

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha yeah!

  • @Ywz816

    @Ywz816

    3 жыл бұрын

    Do you have a track ID by any chance?

  • @andreashofreiter6176
    @andreashofreiter61762 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely hate boarding flat base. Especially in choppy conditions I always am slightly on edge to not catch the other. Only in short moments (gaining speed before a jump or ollies) I go flat base.

  • @boom2055
    @boom20553 жыл бұрын

    Hey man. Last christmas I was snowboarding across a flat base. I had to do it fast because it's a long flat section, and if I don't go into it with quite a bit of speed, I won't make it across. One day I slid onto a patch of ice (that looked exactly like snow), by then I couldn't really control my direction. Then I saw broken ice rubbles littering my path and I tripped over one at a high speed, fell on my front left shoulder into the hard ice and broke my collarbone. Ruined my season. I've been afraid to gather too much speed on a flat base ever since. I'm also keeping a lot of weight on my back foot just to avoid catching my front edge. Any advice?

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/kap426tmgpWyY6g.html this video is more on riding flats as opposed to riding a flat base. But basically learning to carve is the best thing you can do!

  • @jhealz91
    @jhealz913 жыл бұрын

    Any tips for riding flat on a board with absolutely no camber and raised edge (park board)? I seem to start spinning so I am basically always on one of my edges. Sometimes I can't make it across cross - trails from this

  • @malcolmmoore

    @malcolmmoore

    3 жыл бұрын

    The technique remains the same, you can push your knees out a but more to help spread your weight across the whole board too, but otherwise not too much different!

  • @mrljgibson
    @mrljgibson4 ай бұрын

    If you find yourself leaning back a lot then go and ride a lot of steep mountains. I used to think the Alps where steep until I'd been there a few times over winter. When I went to Bulgaria it seemed positively flat.

  • @HardBreakProduction
    @HardBreakProduction2 жыл бұрын

    Music is amazing

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