Snowboarding Course - Carrying your Snowboard
There are several ways to carry your Snowboard while on the slopes. One important thing to remember is to watch out for other people or objects you might hit with your board when you are walking. Another one is to avoid dropping your board on the slope, unless you want to go on a Snowboard chase. In this section, learn several ways to carry 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.
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
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