How to Do a Toe Turn on a Snowboard

A toe-side turn is a basic snowboarding manuever. Master this and and few other maneuvers and you'll soon be tearing up the slopes.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Helmets
• Snowboard Bag
• Snowboard Bindings
• Snowboard Boots
• Snowboard Clothing
• Snowboard Goggles
• Snowboard Hats
• Snowboard Leash
• Snowboards
• Helmets

1. 
    

   Build a little bit of speed.

2. 
    

   Lean slightly forward over your front foot with your shoulders pointing straight downhill.

3. 
    

   Rotate your shoulders around in the direction of your toes while lifting your heels slightly.

4. 
    

   Your board will begin to turn away from the slope, the nose will start uphill while the tail will slide downhill.

5. 
    

   Keep your heels up and continue turning until you run out of snow or you want in the other direction.

Tips & Warnings

• People often try to turn with little or no speed, and that just makes it harder.
• If you drop your heels too much in a toe-side turn you could catch an edge and fall backwards.
• Snowboarding is an inherently dangerous activity that can result in serious injury or death. Seek proper training and purchase safety equipment before attempting this activity.

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on 2/27/2008 don't think about lifting your heels, concentrate more on putting pressure on you toes by slowing bending your knees throughout the turn, your heels will lift as a result of this

on 2/12/2007 When you are ready to make a toe side turn, point your knees to toe side. Move your back knee away from your front knee. Extend a little bit to get your board pointed downhill. As you transition, smoothly roll your feet to toe edge. If your board is flexible enough, push down with your front foot and up with your rear foot. Once you are on your toe edge, complete the turn with equal edge toe side pressure. The trick is to lead with your front foot and follow with your back. This is the opposite of what most beginners do. They tend to power the board around with their rear foot. Let the board track for you.

on 11/22/2005 When doing this, lower your heel a little on your leading foot. This will bring the board around quicker, allowing for faster turns.