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Snowboarding Course - Carrying your Snowboard
The most common way of holding your Snowboard is to carry it like a book. Simply carry your Snowboard under one arm with your hand holding the board in the middle for balance. In this way, your board is pointing at the same direction you are facing.
Another way to carry your Snowboard is to put it behind your back and hold it with both hands. This is less tiring than the first since you will be using both hands. However, this will be quite a challenge when going uphill as the weight will somehow drag you down.
You can also just drag your Snowboard up the slope by holding or wrapping the leash around your wrist. This is especially convenient when you are traveling long distances and you need to carry your Snowboard. Just make sure that you don't bother anyone when you are dragging your board on the slope.
If you have to leave your board alone, one option to keep it safe is to use a lock. Some resorts provide snowboard locks for specific kinds but it would be more advisable if you have your own. You can also share locks with your friends. If you decide to leave your board at the base, make sure that it can be easily seen from where you are.
We have listed some of the ways to carry your Snowboard. In general, it is a matter of preference. No matter how you do it, just make sure that you will not hit anyone or it will not slide down the slope.
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Lessons Overview
Below you can find all the lessons of our Learn Snowboarding Online Course:
| 1: | Snowboard Basics |
| 2: | Carrying your Snowboard |
| 3: | Skating |
| 4: | Switching Edges |
| 5: | Gliding |
| 6: | Moving Up the Slope |
| 7: | Sideslipping (Heelside) |
| 8: | Sideslipping (Toeside) |
| 9: | Traversing (Heelside) |
| 10: | Traversing (Toeside) |
| 11: | Falling Leaf |
| 12: | Garlands |
| 13: | Linking Turns |
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Monday 19th January 2009 at 12:33:10 AM
Alternatively, if you''re traveling in congested areas, one should carry the snowboard vertically, using one''s forearm placed underneath the front binding. This helps out a lot especially when you decide to turn around - you don''t whack someone with your snowboard!
Monday 29th June 2009 at 12:02:42 AM
Do not drag your board by the leash, ever! Carrying the board in this way is always a problem as people kick it themselves while walking upshill, knocking the leash from their hands causing us instructors to have to chase after it to avoid injuries.
Wednesday 2nd September 2009 at 8:50:40 AM
I usually carry my board as in the first picture exept I tilt it foreward so that the rear binding rests against the triceps.
Friday 11th September 2009 at 1:00:49 AM
I do the same as marcus, it''s a good way of doing it
Tuesday 2nd February 2010 at 3:53:52 PM
Option 1 and 2 have the pontential of your snowboard edge cutting your jacket and gloves. I have a burton AK jacket and after 10 days on the mtn have a nice cut on of the seam.
Thursday 4th February 2010 at 10:03:54 AM
is there any other way you can drag or carry your board
Wednesday 24th February 2010 at 4:34:38 PM
I carry my board all three ways , depending on how I feel. I also have a long leash that I will attach to the other binding and then sling the snowboard over my shoulder. I don't see long leashes being made anymore, though.
I don't drag my board unless it's on a flat and not many people around. It's important to keep the board straight when dragging the board or you will trip over it.
Wednesday 10th November 2010 at 2:03:40 PM
for short distances you can hold it at the back of your binding. there is like a handle. but its getting quite hard with the time, but like that you dont cute anything. i prefer the 1. one
Monday 14th March 2011 at 12:13:16 PM
Another way to carry your board, if you have a leash, is to attach the leash to the other binding and carry it around like a purse. xDD That''s how I''ve been carrying mine for the past...three...trips to the mountain...-sigh- xD
Sunday 20th March 2011 at 2:04:40 PM
This is an awesome resource for new snowboards! I will pass it along to my readers! Thanks :)
Sunday 14th August 2011 at 5:19:32 AM
i love this.
and its an easy way of learning.
ive been the snowboard champion two years and ive never seen a better way of learning.
Thursday 2nd February 2012 at 6:30:37 PM
option 3 is terrible!! i cant believe you have actually recommended this one. its dangerous, annoying, and you look like a punter if you do it.
i pretty much go with option 1 or various alterations of it, like marcus tilting it forward, although i prefer to tilt it back. pascal also suggests a good option, hold the rear of the front binding like a handle and drag the tail of the board in the snow as you walk.
brenna also suggests a good option of the ''suitcase'' method of using the leash, but again you will look like a punter if you do this. which is fine if you dont care how you look.
if you really want to improve your snowboarding, you will force yourself to skate almost everywhere (pushing with 1 foot strapped in). the more time you spend on your board the better. this will improve your balance, build your muscles, reinforce how to stand on your board, etc etc.
most importantly do not use option 3. the only thing worse than doing that is putting your board on the ground and kicking it 10 metres in front of you while you walk.
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