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Just posting here instead of a new topic because I am a new snowboarder.I was at Echo Mtn this weekend, which is a pretty cool terrain park. My friends were trying to get me to go off some rails, boxes and ramps. But on top of being too scared (only been riding for two months, and this was my 7th trip out ever), I am not sure that my board can handle freestyle moves. I have the K2 Viper, which compared to my buddies boards is really stiff. I don't know if having a softer board will be better. I also was told/read that lighter more flexible bindings are preferred for freestyle riding. On my K2 I have a pair of Burton Missions, but have also came upon a pair of Burton Freestyles which are considerable lighter and more flexible. And I have my eye on a NS board for next season, which is a freestyle board. Would waiting until I have a more flexible board with li
Echo Mtn is in Idaho Springs on Hwy 103.http://www.echomtnpark.com/default.php
I got the pass that includes A-Basin, Keystone, Breckenridge as well as Beaver Creek and Vail. Course Echo Mtn is on my list for the weekend only cause it is so close and so cheap!Keystone is definately my favorite so far.
Even though I am still a beginner (first season), what helped me the most so far was to lower my center of gravity. Bend my knees a bit more, almost to what felt exaggerated. And I was able to carve immediately. That helped me so much that my next time on the mountain I was able to handle the Blue runs, at least until I hit the moguls at the base, that was embarrassing luckily it was night ski. I still have trouble going from Heel side to Toe side at high speeds, but no problems going Toe to Heel. I suppose that will come. Hope that helps.
