My favorite sources are TransWorld Snow and Sierra
Snowboard.
TransWorld started out as a magazine, but it has evolved
into making productions as well. They also have TransWorld skate, wake, and
surf.
Sierra Snowboard is a professional YouTube channel that
delves into tricks from a rider’s standpoint.
The first video I watched comes from TransWorld Snowboarding 20 Tricks Volume 5. Sage Kotsenburg hosts
it.
Keys:
·
You don’t need a huge jump
·
Approach
o
When you hit the bottom of the tranny, switch
from your toes to a flat base
o
When you reach the lip you want to be a tiny bit
on your heels, but not too much. You do not need a lot of set up carve for
this.
·
Lift off
o
Pop THEN start to turn your board. This
will prevent you from catching an edge
o
Pop off heels
o
Start with turning upper body then have your
legs follow you in the air
o
Turn your head and look right underneath your
shoulder
·
Landing
o
Spot landing at 270 degrees
o
Land toward your toes (if you land on your heels
you’ll wash out)
·
Trick to
the Trick
o
Make the takeoff perfect (don’t pre-spin or
carve too hard)
The second video I consulted was TransWorld Snowboarding FunDuhMentals 20 Tricks. Pat Moore hosts it.
Keys:
·
Pick a small jump
o
Be comfortable with jump
o
Know the jump’s speed
·
Takeoff
o
Be on heel-side edge, but centered over
board
o
Jump with
the jump (don’t fight the force of the tranny)
o
Rotate shoulders at lip
·
In the air
o
Look over your shoulder
o
Commit through blind-spot; do not hesitate
o
Keep the board centered up under you until you
see the landing
·
Landing
o
Stay relaxed!
·
Trick to
the Trick
o
Keep turning your head
