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Snowboarding Course - Switching Edges



If you find yourself on the wrong edge, you need to unfasten your Snowboard Bindings, turn around, and attached the bindings to your feet. However, there is an easier way of switching edges. This is by rolling on your side while your feet are attached to the board. In this section, learn how to switch edges the easy way:


Switching Edges - Toe to Heel

STEP 1: This is probably easier to do than switching from heel edge to toe edge. Drop on your knees and plant your hands on the snow.

STEP 2: For additional support, move your elbows down so it will be easier to roll on your side.

STEP 3: Duck your right shoulder and move your upper body towards the direction of the roll.

STEP 4: Get your Snowboard up in the air and gradually turn it around.

STEP 5: At this point, you should be lying on your back and your Snowboard is in midair.

STEP 6: Put your Snowboard down. Using your hands, push yourself up to a sitting position. You have already switched from toe to heel edge.



Switching Edges - Heel to Toe

STEP 1: In changing edges from heel to toe, sit on the slope and slightly bend your knees.

STEP 2: Lie down and put your hands on your sides.

STEP 3: Put your hands behind your knees and try to get your Snowboard in the air.

STEP 4: Turn the Snowboard once it gets airborne. Plant the tail or nose of the board into the snow.

STEP 5: Continue to roll on your side until the Snowboard is already is on its toe side and you are facing the uphill.

STEP 6: At this point, you have switched from heel edge to toe edge. Use your hands for support as you stand up.



This is the basic way of switching edges when you are on the slope. You will soon be able to change sides easily when you find yourself on the wrong edge. Just make sure to keep away from other snowboarders when you need to do this.

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Wednesday 12th September 2007 at 1:31:18 AM  
gabby
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This is a really cool animated demonstration on how to switch edges.

Very useful for beginners. Hehehe.
Wednesday 12th September 2007 at 1:45:45 AM  
mayumi
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Although this snowboarding trick is pretty much common sense, it still helps to know that there is a proper way to do it and apply it. It saves you from several unnecessary movements so that you can immediately get back on the slope and practice more.

Really love the animation in this website...
 
 
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