Snowboard Gliding

Gliding is one skill that you need to be capable of perform before you move on to other Snowboard Exercises. This basic movement will help you to be comfortable in shifting your weight forward and in gaining Snowboard control.

This may also be helpful when riding a chairlift. You can be capable of unload from a chairlift in control if you are able to turn away from a glide. As soon as you will be able to stand tall on a board and glide down from an incline, then you are ready for the chairlift.

STEP 1: First, look for a soft slope with very little human traffic as you possibly can. Keep your balance while standing. You can spread your arms a little bit to assist you remain in upright position. As soon as you are set and the coast is clear, place your back foot just in front of the back Snowboard Binding.

STEP 2: Lean forward so you can start moving downhill. Position your toes down to move forward and shift your bodyweight backward to decelerate or stop. Constantly look at where you want to go and never at your Snowboard.

Moving on the slope with only one foot connected to the Snowboard can be quite tiring however, you will find that it’ll be very helpful in many ways. Practice and be comfortable in doing straight glides before attempting other Snowboard Exercises.