Basics

Before getting on a snowboard or deciding to buy one, you need to determine your riding stance. Some riders go with their left foot forward, while others prefer their right.

Don’t rush up the slope just yet. Lock your leading foot into it’s binding, while keeping the back foot free. Stand on a flat surface and get a feel for the snowboard’s movement.

The first thing you need to learn on the slope is how to control the heel edge. Go find a flat-ish bunny hill — and let’s get to it.

You are trying to ride straight on a flat board and brake.

These are the turns you’ve been waiting to try, and probably see as the end game of learning to snowboard. This element consists of all the previous exercises. The only thing you need to add is a transition from board straight to toe slide.

Carving is a high-speed riding in arcs. While riding fast, you place the snowboard onto one edge to achieve a clean carve.

Sliding down the slope on the toe edge of your snowboard, facing uphill.

Transitioning from the toe edge onto a straight board might seem dangerous, but is in fact quite easy. Much easier than off the heel edge.