A snowboarder performing a stunt.

Every snowboarding season, everyone wants to step up their board game and ride better. Watching people freestyling and pulling off crazy moves can amp up this feeling. So, what should we do about it? Of course, we should work on improving our skills.

Here are some pro tips to take your snowboarding game to the next level:

1. Use the right snowboard

There’s much more to riding than barreling down groomers. If you want to become a better all-around snowboarder comfortable in all sorts of terrain, consider investing in an all-mountain board that’s as fun to ride in deep powder as it is in the park—such as Telos’ Adit board

 

2. Persistence Really Pays Off

Or, if you want to go far from lifts and crowds to get an unforgettable backcountry experience, take a look at our line of splitboards, which provide a truly next-level experience if you love the outdoors. 

Snowboarding is an action-packed sport that comes with a steep learning curve. It requires a lot of determination and perseverance to brush up on the skills and take your game to the next level. The biggest obstacle is coming to terms with the fact that you might not be able to do many things right away. You’ll fall, you’ll make tiny improvements, and over time master the skills.

The important part is not to give up and remain persistent. It’s easy to get frustrated and see other people making advanced moves and freestyling, but you must consider that they are more experienced and trained a lot. Moreover, everyone learns at their own pace, so you shouldn’t feel discouraged if some moves take you longer to learn.

A snowboarder surfing on snow.

3. Learn One New Technique Every Time

Whenever you go riding in the snow, make a habit of learning one new technique every day. You don’t need to perfect it, but try to learn it as much as you can. It doesn’t have to be an advanced move like an Alley-oop or a Chicken salad (that’s a thing). You can start with something as simple as making a sharp turn and stop.

Moreover, you can spend time focusing on your center of gravity. As long as you’re learning something that would help you ride better, it will serve as a progressive step toward improving your snowboarding skills. Learning one new technique a day over time will definitely take your snowboarding to a whole new level.

4.Use the proper technique to fall

When trying to brush up on your snowboarding skills, you are likely to focus on learning new techniques. But what’s important is that you know how to fall correctly. You can expect to fall many times when learning new tricks, so you must know how to land right; otherwise, you risk injuring yourself, which means no snowboarding until you recover.

You need to learn to avoid using your hands when falling to avoid hurting your wrists. Let the body take the fall. If you are wearing proper protective gear, you’re unlikely to pick any injuries in the snow. Moreover, it’s essential to learn how to roll out of tumbles. The more you resist the ground, the harder you get hit.

Now that you know the tips and tricks to amp up your snowboarding game get yourself a new snowboard at Telos Snowboards to start your snowy adventure. We’re a leading manufacturer and supplier of premium-quality snowboard equipment, offering an exclusive collection of snowboards, including all-mountain snowboards, freestyle snowboard, carbon splitboards, and more. Shop today!

March 28, 2021 — Daniel Boltinsky