Draft Post

beginner level

what to wear / 4 layers

  • cotton layer for wicking the sweat
  • wool layer to keep warm
  • windproof layer to keep wind out
  • waterproof layer to keep snow out

binding

  • boots should have no play on the foot after the heel
  • binding should have no play on the boot
  • you should be able to bend your knees and bend the board that way

stopping and standing up on heel side

heel leafing / 5 degrees

stopping and standing on toe side

toe leafing / 5 degrees

heel side grounded 45

heel side grounded 90

toe side grounded 45

toe side grounded 90

heel side 90 to toe side stop

toe side 90 to heel side stop

S turns

skidded turns

carved turns

intermediate level

butters

penguin walk