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The more I snowboard, the more I figure out what I like. Such as a stiffer board, twin tip, etc. But I do think that sidewall vs. capped makes a difference. I may not be as experianced as some, but the guys I ride with are pretty good and have been riding for a long time, and they think it makes a difference too. I don't know, I guess it probably has a lot to do with the rider and how they ride. But the people I know, including myself, all feel that there is a difference.
My first board was a capped board. My next board was a sidewall (or I guess a slanted wall) and I never have and never will go back. I think sidewalls are more responsive and hold their edge better. The guys I ride with feel the same way. Sorry Frosty, I love your tips, but I have to disagree with you on this one.
A lot of landing without crashing is being comfortable with high speeds. You gain speed in the air, so if you jump something that gets you going faster by the time you land than you are comfortable with, you are going to get scared, sit down, and crash. You have to be able to ride at the speed you are going to land at, so practicing going fast will help you land bigger jumps.
