Why "what you do on the ground" determines how well you do in the air.
If you're not landing spins you probably aren't doing this one critical thing.
How to turn onto your heel side (without catching an edge.)
A "step-by-step" guide to doing big, stylish, spins.
Why Pro's say the "set-up" is everything.
How to land "blind".
The number one reason why you aren't landing tricks.
How to tell which board is perfect for your height.
If you want to learn to ollie, you must know which type of board will make it easy (we'll tell you exactly the right one for you.)
The most common type of collision you need to avoid.
How to ride in powder!
How to learn to ride in the powder... without... having to "dig" yourself out of the snow everytime you fall.
The single most important secret to riding rails.
How to ride a whole heap of (virtually) brand new boards 100% FREE!
The two types of snowboard construction... and... how to tell which one is the best for your skill evel.
A 5 minute "trick" that will turn your one board, into (effectively) two boards! (Great if you like riding different terrain, but can't afford to own 2 snowboards)
Why you should not "start out" riding rails in the park (there's a much safer way).
Exactly which "construction type" of snowboard has a ton of "snap" and a heap of "pop" (which will make big ollies seem easy!)
Details on how to test snowboards... and... how to do it free!
Why you need a bigger board if you want to ride "at speed".
"Insider" tips on the most critical safety gear.
Why you cannot learn to do a big 540... without... knowing what its "elements" are.
Exactly which part of the body you must "lead with" to do perfect "pencil line" turns.
Why riding the half pipe can make you better at carving.
A quick turning excercise you can do while you're (safely) standing still! (If you hate catching an edge (and slamming) when practicing turns then you'll definately want to know about this little trick)
The most common mistake people make when they do turns (if you want to ride black (or even double black) runs, you'll want to know how to avoid this riding mistake!)
A complete step-by-step guide on how to carve. If you want to blast big spins then you'll want to know what an "up-hill" turn is (and how to do one)!
How you can use a common household item to coach yourself (and really improve your style)!
The easiest way to learn to spin 540's (you'll never guess how).
Exactly which tricks are the best for riders learning to jump.
Which piece of gear you must buy brand new (you can buy everything else second hand except this one piece of critical equipment)
Why you need to know what a trick "element" is.
Why you need to know what "unweighting" is.
Why it's important to have your "hand over the heaters" when you turn.
How to "float" in the powder (without nose diving)
The most common (and easily avoidable) mistake people make when riding pow.
The real secret to taking drops in powder.
Exactly which "secret" piece of protective gear pro riders use to explode their confidence on rails. (Hint: Ice hockey players use them.)
How to do 50/50's.
Why it's not just about "spinning to win"... and... how to get great (smooth) style that forces people to stop in their tracks and watch.
The critical difference in "direction of travel" when you ride in powder... as opposed to riding on normal runs.
An easy way to build your confidence for jumping (and spinning)... without leaving the ground.
How to stop your spin from rotating once you land. (If you don't want to revert (and catch an edge) then this is one secret you'll definately want to know about!)
Where to look in the air so you can stop spinning once you stomp your landing.
The 3 basic elements of taking a drop.
The critical "drop element" pros look at before taking air time off a cliff.
A super fun summertime sport that you can do (in the off season) to take your free-riding to the next level.
How to get "air awareness" without risking your neck in the park.
How to grow your confidence to do big jumps - safely and easily.
A common "club" you can join that will give you a lot of "air experience"... without... even going anywhere near the snow!
The best "off snow" way to improve your turns.
The best "off snow" way to improve your jumping.
The best "off snow" way to improve your flips.
The first type of jump you should hit if you're just starting out.
A sneaky trick to learning 50/50's that almost guarantees you won't get hurt!
The "focal point" you need to have if you want to land an air "blind".
The "line of attack" that makes boardslides seem easy!
And much, much more!
Look... You may be wondering why such a talented and sought after snowboarder like Anthony is willing to share so much of his hard earned knowledge.
But he explained to me that he felt it was time to share his secrets because there are tons of people in the snowboard industry that have NO DAMN RIGHT charging money for their "skills"... Here's what I mean:
Companies that hire newbie snowboard instructors - who sometimes have only been riding for a few months themselves.
Snowboard shop employees, who although enthusiastic, are not really experienced enough to give useful advice.
Independant riders that call themselves "coaches" - and have absolutely no formal training...
Friday, March 2, 2007
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