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1) Make sure you have enough “forward lean” set on your binding highbacks. Try different settings until you get a balance between performance and comfort.2) Edging on the heelside moves your butt backwards (sounds funny but it is true) which tends to shift your weight backwards as well. To counter this, tilt your upper body forward to compensate.
So, I found a 157cm Rossignol Scope
i have recently gotten a 150 rossingol board, my foot size 8.5 – 9 womens. i like it, and the only thing is my feet are kinda far apart, any suggestions?
Not really much you can do about that other than trying to configure the bindings so that they are moved as far to the center of the board as possible 🙁
Great question! You are right in assuming that Freestyle specific gear is designed more with flexibility in mind. All mountain gear will be designed with a balance of support and maneuverability. If you know that freestyle interests you more than all-mountain riding, then go ahead and get the freestyle stuff. How much different all-mountain vs freestyle is differs a lot between brand and model. Overall though there is usually not TOO much difference. I know a lot of great riders who rule all-mountain and use freestyle gear.Conversely, if you are a heavier/stronger person or someone who can appreciate the increased support (to protect weak ankle for example) then you may want to side with the all-mountain stuff. Also, It is OK to mix and match types of board, boots, and bindings too 🙂
First of all, never lean back. The only time I can think of when this may apply is when riding a short board or going to slow in deep powder, and even then I like to think of it more as “weighting the tail of the board” which is much different than “leaning back”.On steep trails, you are being pulled by gravity HARD. You are right, if you try to stop or slow down too suddenly, you will fall. If you find yourself in a slider or tumbler wipe-out, the best thing to do is to try to get your board back under you, back up and then slow down gently or steer to safety (or if applicable just keep ROCKIN!). You do not want to try to use your board to try to stop. It is much less efficient than trying to slow don't when actually on the board and besides, that is what most likely got you in this situation to begin with.
I have heard about these indoor ski/snowboard hills in Asia, but in North Carolina? WOW! The first fully indoor ski resort in the United States. Six lifts and some runs are over three-quarters of a mile long, pretty nice. WTG NC 🙂Other indoor ski slopes around the world: (Updated 2025)
- Huafa Ice & Snow World, Shenzhen, China – World’s largest indoor ski center with 100,000 m² of snow terrain and 441-meter ski runs.
- Harbin Wanda Indoor Ski Resort, China – L
Good point. I wakeboarded a couple times and it crossed over really well. Kitesurfing is pretty remarkable too!
also wall sits!!!!!!! your thighs get a big workout on the mountain, build them up!
Good advise. Thanks!
I sk8ted prior to beginning snowboarding, so I just did it the same way — Regular.
The best snowboard camps are in Mt Hood, Oregon and Whistler, British Columbia. Both of which you would want to fly to from Kansas. There are also camps in Girdwood, Alaska, and New Zealand. You may get lucky and find something going on at Arapahoe Basin, Colorado which may be driving distance from you. They (and Whistler) would be the best for North American Freeriding in June. I couldn’t find anything on Camps at A-Basin, but you could contact them to see if they have anything going on in June. They like to stay open through July if possible. The camp at Mount Hood is really popular but focuses more on freestyle. Now, if you want good freeriding and have the cash, head south toI agree, Burton Custom boards do have a really nice feel to them. I think you could get away with that board while you are still progressing. You should find it easy to tilt on edge, which is nice especially on hard pack snow and ice. It may interfere somewhat with flotation in soft stuff; also may cause toe/heel drag when tilted sharply on edge (sharp carve turns or edging on steep slopes).Also be advised, that at size 11 US boot size you are not exactly a Sasquatch. You do not need a “wide board” but rather a “mid-wide board”. I think a 251 – 257 width would suit you just fine for advanced riding.
Thanks for you comments. I would say that since you are an East Cost rider, erring to the narrow side is not as bad as having a board that is too wide. It may be fine for you. How much does your boot hang over the edge?
