Snowboarding Basics
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Snowboarding Basics Performing a carved turn 1. Start by making a toe-side turn. Do this by leaning forward slightly, lifting your heels, and turning your shoulders to the right. (Reverse these directions if you ride goofy foot) 2. Straighten up as you come to the end of your toe turn; face your shoulders straight ahead and arch your back slightly. In this position, your board should be flat on the snow, with neither edge engaged. 3. Lean forward with your knees bent, keeping your body low and flexible. 4. Make a heel-side turn: Rotate your shoulders to the left while lifting your toes and leaning back slightly. 5. Straighten up as you come to the end of your heel-side turn, and face your shoulders downhill. 6. Start your second toe-side turn. Lean forward, keep your body low and flexible (with your knees bent), and rotate your shoulders...


