Beginner 'Learn to turn' snowboarder course 

Lesson 21

Lesson 3

Goal:

We need to learn how to do garlands because they teach us how to initiate the start and completion of a turn without actually changing edges.

WHY?

How:IMAGE OVERVIEW HEELS

Step 1 :We will start the garland in a Heel side Edge skidded traverse, heading across the hill with our leading foot.

Step 2 :Once you feel comfortable in the traverse we are now going to direct the snowboard down into the fall line.

To do this, make sure you're extended (flexion and extension) on your board and when you’re ready, start directing your board into the fall line.

Step 3 :Keep the weight on the front foot, head up and arm steering you down into the fall line, At the same time using your front foot to pivot the board to guide you as well. (be patient and let it come around)

Step 4 :Once your board is in the fall line, start steering it back across the hill by looking and pointing back across the hill. (Keep your weight on the front foot)

Make sure you keep the weight on the front foot, look and point. You should end up back in the traverse as when you started.

IMAGE OVERVIEW TOES +STEPS
Practice this on both edges with the leading foot in each direction. (roll over and do it the other direction)

Where:
Green runs, beginner ski school area.

Exercise:
Practice this until you can steer your snowboard down into the fall line without changing edges

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