Toe turns

[robiskewl]

Will somebody give me some advice on toe turns? I'm having some trouble with them. I people could give me some pointers i would be gladly welcomed. Thanks

[snowboarder]

well it depends on your experience level, if you're asking us to help cuz you simply just don't know how to turn or because you can but wanna carve easier.....precise your question plz ;)

[robiskewl]

pretty much because i can barely do toe turns

[BoArDeR420]

keep al ur weoght on ur front foot and swivel on it

[enjoyskater]

have you ever dun a 106andparka with round off back hand spring

[Craig Himself]

what are toe turns?

[BoArDeR420]

when u turn to your toe side.... for regular its to the right and for goofy its to the left

[Super AM]

Yeah dude, when your turning just bend your knees up real good and lean your weight over your toe edge. There isnt really any stratgey to this it just takes alot of practice to perfect.

[mikejl29]

Keep all your weight on your front leg. If it helps... keep both hands on your front knee just for practice of getting the feel of having all your weight there.

Now you are on your heelside going down the hill. Put both hands infront of you (over the nose of the board) and imagine you are holding a football. Now pass that ball across your chest and towards the tail of your board. This will help you get your shoulder movement going. At the same time, make sure your front knee is bent. Now transfer your weight from your front heel onto the ball of your front foot. Start to slide the back edge around and gradually put more pressure on your back toes.

Can you tell I have instructed a few people?

[Super AM]

Lol, good tips mike, listen to him his tips the best. ;)

[mikejl29]

And if you feel like donating some money to me instead of paying the overpriced instructors at the mountains like I did... feel free. Just drop me a PM and I will tell you where to send the money. PayPal, PMO, Banker's Draft, COD... whichever... I will take it.

[mikejl29]

So I guess there are no takers?

[robiskewl]

oh mike....

and yeah i got toe turns down since last season.

[Super AM]

Good job dude

[big_hair_pimpin]

i find its easier if u thrust your feet down just as you start to turn.

[Ramp]