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Lesson 6

Lesson 1

Goal:
One way we control Edge pressure on our snowboard is through Vertical movements.

Flexion:

This refers to the bending one or more of the joints (legs, ankles, knees and hip)

How:

Step 1 :This is where we bend (Flex) down through the Ankles, knees and hips to apply pressure to the board’s edge, by applying pressure to the snowboard edge, we are able to control (Pressure) radius and steering of the turn, it also helps with speed control and power.

Step 2 : By flexing down into your snowboard you are essentially applying pressure onto your snowboard.

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Where:
Ski School beginners area, A small hill

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One way we control Edge pressure on our snowboard is through Vertical movements.

Flexion
Extension
This refers to the bending or straightening of one or more of the joints (legs, ankles, knees and hip)

Flexion:

STEP 1 :This is where we bend (Flex) down through the Ankles, knees and hip to apply pressure to the board’s edge, by applying pressure to the snowboard edge, we are able to control radius and steering of the turn, it also helps with speed control and power.

STEP 2 :By flexing down into your snowboard you are essentially creating friction between the snow and your snowboard edge, this resulting in slowing down, creating a more defined carve and greater control over our snowboard.

Remember this!

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