Snowboarding
Skill Tree
Technique
- Stand sideways on the board with your knees bent and your weight centered over both feet.
- Turn by shifting pressure from your toe edge to your heel edge, leading with your front shoulder and hip.
- Control your speed by turning across the slope, not by leaning back.
Form tips
- Keep your knees and ankles flexed, and look where you want to go.
- Keep your shoulders in line with the board.
Risks
- Wear a helmet and wrist guards, and stay on slopes that match your level.