Extreme Sports

Snow boarders often flail around the slopes on poorly adjusted equipment. Sometimes the boards are the wrong type for the task at hand; sometimes the bindings are too narrow or wide, and sometimes...

A lot of snowboarders get their start as skateboarders, and the two sports indeed have many similar moves, especially in tricks and jumps. Skateboard riders sometimes wonder if there's a way to...

Snowboarding, as a popular alternative to skiing that is especially common among the younger generations, is a sport that many young children are trying to learn. Teaching kids to snowboard can be...

Going into the backcountry or off piste is gaining interest among avid skiers and snowboarders. While Alpine Touring and Telemark skiing (also known as ski mountaineering) has been standard for...

Landing a boardslide on a snowboard is fun. It is pretty basic but looks cool and is the building block for learning many other tricks. Read on for tips on learning to do a boardslide.

Snowboarding is one of the fastest growing sports in the world today. So many people are learning to snowboard and/or want to learn how to snowboard. Here is an abridged version of Lesson # 1 on...

Learning to ride switch stance or backwards on a snowboard is very similar to riding your natural direction. It takes some time to get the hang of and feels extremely un-natural at first. Follow...

Learning how to snowboard can be a fairly difficult process. Here are some tips to make it a little easier to learn to shred.

Following these easy to follow steps will make you a Pro at getting on and off a chair lift with your snowboard.

Any person who claims to know something about snowboarding has been asked the same thing many times. Someone wants to know how on Earth they choose a snowboard boot from amongst the hundreds of...

Pulling off a backflip on a snowboard might seem nearly impossible, but if you follow these easy instructions and put in a little effort, it should be no problem.

The most difficult thing about building a snowboard grind rail is finding the grind rail. You can find this at hardware shops or at a junkyard. Also, the key to success is securing the grind rail...

Arms lead where the snowboard goes during a jump trick. Learn how arms control a snowboard jump with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free video on snowboarding tricks.

Keeping eyes on a snowboard jump trick landing will result in a clean landing. Land safely during snowboard jump with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free video on snowboarding tricks.

Grabbing the snowboard during a jump is a great way to enhance the trick. Discover more about doing snowboard grabs during jumps with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free video on...

A front 180 spin jump is a basic snowboard trick. Try the front 180 jump on a snowboard with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free video on snowboarding tricks.

A back 180 jump is a snowboard trick that goes backwards in the air during a jump. Add more tricks during a snowboard jump with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free video on...

Beginning with small jumps is a good way to learn this snowboard trick. Learn about jumping on a snowboard with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free video on snowboarding tricks.

When trying a snowboard jump trick, look for a jump that is at least one snowboard length. Find out more about seeking the right jump with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free video on...

Don't lean to far forward when doing a snowboard jump trick. Avoid getting in danger when doing this snowboard trick with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free video on snowboarding tricks.

When performing a snowboard jump trick, land on snow that is not super hard or soft. Land a snowboard jump safely with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free video on snowboarding. tricks

Keeping a center of gravity results in a good landing for a snowboard jump trick. Stay focused during a snowboard jump with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free video on snowboarding...

A bad landing during a snowboard jump trick can result in injury. Avoid a bad jump landing on a snowboard with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free video on snowboarding tricks.

Practicing snowboard jump tricks is a good way to learn jumping. Get assistance practicing snowboard jumps with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free video on snowboarding tricks.

Keeping arms out is a good technique during snowboard jump tricks. Discover more about proper snowboard jumping techniques with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free video on...

While in mid-air during a snowboard trick jump, look at the landing. Learn more about what to do in mid-air during a snowboard jump with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free video on...

When doing a snowboard jump trick, always keep knees bent when in the air. Find out more about proper knee position during a snowboard jump with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free...

During a snowboard jump trick, make sure the snowboard is positioned to land on the flat base. Stick a snowboard jump with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free video on snowboarding...

Tail and nose wheelies on a snowboard are very similar tricks. Discover differences between the two snowboard tricks with tips from a snowboard instructor in this free extreme sport video.

A snowboard half-pipe is two walls of snow facing each other to form a tube. Find out more about a snowboard half-pipe with tips from a snowboard instructor in this free video on extreme sports.

Try dropping into a snowboard half-pipe from the riders right wall at a slower pace at first. Experience the thrill of a snowboard half-pipe with tips from a snowboard instructor in this free...

Approach the snowboard half-pipe left wall drop area a little on the heel side. Drop into a snowboard half-pipe successfully with tips from a snowboard instructor in this free video on extreme sports.

Aggressively drop into a snowboard half-pipe with more speed when from the riders right wall. Approach a snowboard half-pipe confidently with tips from a snowboard instructor in this free video on...

Ollie flat into a transition when aggressively dropping into a snowboard half-pipe from the riders left wall. Carving a snowboard half-pipe will be easier with tips from a snowboard instructor in...

Avoid keeping legs straight when dropping into a snowboard half-pipe. Learn other common mistakes to avoid in a snowboard half-pipe with tips from a snowboard instructor in this free video on...

Take a look around the snowboard half-pipe before dropping inside. Get other snowboard half-pipe safety suggestions with tips from a snowboard instructor in this free video on extreme sports.

Before dropping into a snowboard half-pipe, get confident with turning down a mountain. Jump into a snowboard half-pipe with tips from a snowboard instructor in this free video on extreme sports.

A tail wheelie is a snowboard trick that involves riding down the mountain on the tail. Discover more about tail wheelies with tips from a snowboard instructor in this free extreme sport video.

Proper terrain for a snowboard tail wheelie trick is a slope with a little pitch. Locate where to perform snowboard tail wheelies with tips from a snowboard instructor in this free extreme sport...

Have all upper body weight during a snowboard tail wheelie trick off the board toward the tail. Discover proper upper body mechanics for a tail wheelie with tips from a snowboard instructor in...

A rider doing a snowboard tail wheelie trick should have the lower body centered on the snowboard with knees bent. Learn lower body mechanics during a tail wheelie with tips from a snowboard...

Common mistakes during snowboard tail wheelie tricks include throwing too much weight over the tail. Avoid common mistakes during tail wheelies with tips from a snowboard instructor in this free...

Practice executing the tail wheelie snowboarding trick by finding a hill, starting off slow and working up to to mastering the trick. Get comfortable doing tail wheelies with tips from a...

Switch up a tail wheelie snowboard trick by riding on the nose. Go against the grain when doing snowboard tail wheelies with tips from a snowboard instructor in this free extreme sport video.

Distribute weight evenly on both feet during a snowboard 50/50 on a handrail. Ride a handrail properly during a snowboard 50/50 with tips from a snowboard instructor in this free extreme sport video.

Upper body movement controls how the snowboard moves during a 50/50 on a handrail. Watch where shoulders need to be during a snowboard 50/50 on a handrail with tips from a snowboard instructor in...

Toe side ollie 50/50 on a handrail with a snowboard is similar to a heel side ollie. Find out how to do a toe side ollie 50/50 on a handrail with a snowboard with tips from a snowboard instructor...

Make sure the upper body stays parallel with the rail during a toe side 50/50 on a snowboard. with tips from a snowboard instructor in this free extreme sport video.

Going to fast when riding a handrail on a snowboard could result in getting bucked. Avoid snowboard common mistakes on a handrail with tips from a snowboard instructor in this free extreme sport...

A 50/50 snowboard grind is the simplest drill trick. Learn more about the 50/50 grind with tips from a snowboard instructor in this free extreme sport video.