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slurpy 
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Post subject: How to get the weight on the front foot.
 Posted: Feb 26, 2011 - 11:59 AM
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First post: Feb 26, 2011
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Location: Renfrew
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Hey folks, new here and fairly new to boarding (about a month). Loving it; even after falling face first into the snow to the delight of onlookers.
I have a problem that's stopping me progress. I don't seem able to get my weight on to my front foot (regular) when linking turns. My instructor says I'm hanging my bum out behind me and it's causing most of the weight to go on the back foot. It doesn't seem this way to me but as soon as the speed picks up the weight on the back becomes a problem. My weight is obviously off.
Any tips / advice?
I have tried stepping down on my front foot. Force the weight down and it's better but it feels like the back foot has no weight on it at all, is that how it's meant to feel.
I've went down the slope pushing my hips forward with my back arm; like a little teapot; but that causes me to lean back and it's looks well camp.
Have a lesson today and tomorrow just to concentrate on this so any advice you con offer would be brilliant. |
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Bobafett
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Posted: Feb 26, 2011 - 12:22 PM
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| Both hands pointing forwards parallel to board, helps. Sink into your leading knee more. |
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Bobafett
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Posted: Feb 26, 2011 - 12:24 PM
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| Plus get The Illustrated Guide to Snowboarding. |
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jason88
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Posted: Feb 26, 2011 - 12:25 PM
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OR buy 'Go Snowboard' by Neil Mc'Nab....set me up brilliantly  |
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corie1906
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Posted: Feb 26, 2011 - 01:27 PM
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Most people have this problem when starting, this used to be the dialogue going on in my head
Lean forward,lean forward, too fast, too fast, mach speed, arrrrggghhh, lean back, slow down, cr*p going even faster, can't turn....slam - face or butt meets slope
Definately sink more weight into the lead leg and no matter how fast it feels like your going force yourself to lean down the slope, it becomes second nature after a while. I'm goofy and if I ever try switch I still have that dialogue followed by the end result of a slam. 
Have fun. |
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slurpy
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Posted: Feb 26, 2011 - 07:40 PM
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Hello and thanks everyone,
had a different instructor today and he said I was trying to put too much weight on the foot; forcing the turn too much. He says that I need to bend the front knee a bit more (like everyone says), for just a little bit of weight, and let the turn happen itself. Tried it and it felt pretty good for a while but still fell on my face.
He said relax more and keep the head up and look at where I want to go. That makes sense actually because I was looking maybe a couple of yards ahead, head bent down, shoulders slightly hunched, leaning forward (or bending forwards), bum sticking out.
Corie1906 internal dialogue is exactly what goes through my head as well. Too fast. lean back, no don't, lean forward (but actually bend forward), bum sticks out, bad weight distribution, eats snow.
Got to get more practise in. Those book recommendations are brilliant and I'll have a look into them. It's practise really as with everything, but need to practise the right thing. The books will help for sure.
Thanks again folks really appreciate it.
Sink more weight into the lead leg, by get the front knee bent more, stay up straight by looking at where I want to go, and let the turn happen itself, and yeah the most important bit; have fun.
Lets see how tomorrows lesson goes. |
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Bobafett
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Posted: Feb 27, 2011 - 12:51 AM
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| Excellent. The illustrated guide is probably not as "accessible" initially as more text and b&w drawings but it's been my most useful library book and I still use it for reference 8 years later. Took it with me on hols this month actually. |
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warrmr
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Posted: Feb 27, 2011 - 01:13 AM
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Theres a guy on yourtube I can't remember his name but he does a tonne of instruction videos. The into is a wolf howling. I found them really good aid to me when I was getting back into it.
The biggest thing I found was bend the knees and do the elvis knee to initiate the turn. I'm not sure if it's best practice but that's the way. I fixed my lean back problem.
Oh and if you can adjust the lean on your bindings set them to F3 if they are burtons ok is compensating for bad technique but it forces you to bend your knees.
NOTE: this is my personal opinion and not that of an instructor you may find better ways to overcome The Fear but that's how I fixed it. |
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Cuillin
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Posted: Feb 27, 2011 - 01:49 AM
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This may add nothing but I've been learning to ride switch and had a massive block for a while. I kept falling with my weight coming backwards and the board shooting out in front of me. It happened mostly when I was transitioning from toe side to heel side.
It seemed that I was forcing that heel side turn too soon. Now I keep telling myself to hold the same line during the transition a little longer before switching edges and seem to be fine now. That little pause helps me shift my weight slightly forwards and close my ankle joint slightly for the turn.
That probably hasn't helped but it was a complete block for me and I'm really glad to have found my problem. |
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Posted: Feb 27, 2011 - 12:20 PM
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Another personal opinion but when I was learning I think too much emphasis was placed on the weight on the front foot.
What made it click for me was the combination of two things, which must both be performed whilst maintaining a central balance;
1) Knees - Make sure you keep your knees bent and relaxed.
2) Hips - Squat down over the heel edge for heel turns, stand up over the toe edge for toe turns.
As is previously stated, don't be afraid of the speed when you point the board downhill, the board will turn once you weight transfers to the other edge. Once this gives you the confidence to go a bit faster you can then worry about using the pedal technique to initiate your turns and transfer weight forwards and backwards.
Sure some of the instructors on here will probably scream that it's all wrong but it helped me understand the basics  |
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Posted: Feb 27, 2011 - 06:58 PM
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slurpy
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Posted: Feb 28, 2011 - 08:53 PM
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First post: Feb 26, 2011
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hey again folks, what a difference in that last lesson, completely pwnd the slope. Weight was spot on, everything (except the odd fall, mostly because of piles*) was perfect and it felt real good .
Thing was I never even thought about it. Just kept looking where I wanted to go, bend the leading knee, and it all just clicked. The instructor marked me up for intermediate two and said I was 100% ready for the slope with no instructor. I'm really chuffed and I can't help think this post had something to do with it.
Hey listen cheers folks, appreciate it. Weight problems, make a post, two lessons later it's all spot on!
Still want a good 3 hours of practise though, and the book. Got loads of questions still but all in good time ... really hope someone else benefits from this post.
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Posted: Feb 28, 2011 - 08:58 PM
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Ahh nice, congrats. The best feeling when you've cracked it! Don't be surprised though if when your alone you fall back a bit....perfectly normal. All you gotta do is practice now
Oh and thanks for clearing up the * |
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milky228
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Posted: Feb 28, 2011 - 09:07 PM
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Location: I live in a bin, I share a house with you :D
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Ok this is personal opinion here but...
FALL OVER MORE!!!!
Nobody cares if you fall over everyone falls over, **** when i used to go and watch my dad and step mum skiing i used to think that you sat down to stop. I know it's harsh but alot of the people who go to domes are irregular and often sh1t and below recreational standards. Don't feel awkward because you're on the snow.
That's my two pence. |
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Posted: Mar 02, 2011 - 01:27 PM
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First post: Feb 15, 2008
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| Back in the day, the best piece of advice I ever got from an instructor was: If you're not falling you're not trying hard enough. |
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