tpalka Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 An instructor I know is considering making an instructional video for beginners -- i.e. how to get started in the sport. Without saying much more at this point, what would you like to see in such a movie? Edit: title should be "...see IN an instructional video" :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawndoggy Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 proper body mechanics to initiate a heelside turn on something moderately steep (i.e. where you have to bring it around before the board starts to run). That was the hardest thing for me, and I still don't know if I'm doing it "right," but I can make it happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seraph Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 slow motion analysis of completed linked toeside and heelside turns to include transitions, filmed and explained from various angles (front, rear, inside of turn, outside of turn). - Should include slow, medium, and fast speed; gentle, medium, and steep grades. - Should explain weight placement, crossover and crossunder transitions, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 slow motion analysis of completed linked toeside and heelside turns to include transitions, filmed and explained from various angles (front, rear, inside of turn, outside of turn). - Should include slow, medium, and fast speed; gentle, medium, and steep grades. - Should explain weight placement, crossover and crossunder transitions, etc. +1 maybe a chapter on setting up angle & cant/lift explaining the benifits/effects of each Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave ESPI Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 a montague of hot chicks in skis with bikinis :D * oh and how to transition from riding a softboot "squat" style to a hardboot "lean" style with stance and body posture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptran11 Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 I think most people's comments are good and should be included. The OP should compile a collective list so we don't get repeats if the thread blows up. My two cents is to show video or picture what is good and what is bad technique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 - the ten piste rules and how to behave on a groomer/piste to other piste users. - basis of equipment - how to set your bindings - why using a leach, helmet and protectionwear(gloves with a wrist protector) - warming-up - fallingtechnique, not a your wrists but on your underarms. - all the technical stuff how to make a turn and so on. - some advanced techniques on different sort of pistes/groomers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transistor Rhythm Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Take a curve in very slow motion and from a few relevant angles maybe, stopping it and explainig everything that happens at every part in great detail, show it a bit faster again only pointing at different phases and movements, then again a few times at full speed and maybe with helmet cam so you can relate it better to your own riding. If you take every type of snowboard turn from full skid to slarve to slalom to totally laid out carved turns and anything in between (narrow and wide boards have variations in technique too) you could fill maybe two DVD's. Fifteen minutes per turn should be a piece of cake! ----------- Hans comments should be mandatory at any place where people are learning something about snowboarding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carvedog Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 The subtleties of down unweighting and up unweighting. And I have had great success with newbies teaching "down" right out of the box. In the right situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Sub Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 start even further down, and explain what a carve IS. What the board is doing, how the sidecut and flex relate to a true carve? Based on what I've seen and heard, and heard numerous times here, many many boarders do not know what a carve is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokkis Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 For full beginners, as i understood your target, items listed by Hans will cover full DVD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 anybody remember "don't pat the dog"? all done on Rossi hardboots w/gnu antigravity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Prokopiw Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 I've always wanted to do this,hence I have so many suggestions that there isn't enough time and space here.But,most importantly it should get real world results for the users and therefor be tested on them before coming to market.Good way to start by asking here.Good luck and success to makers of the vid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp1 Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 paulk's riding, that guy is 'mesmerizing'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpalka Posted April 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 Thanks everyone. I'll compile it all into a list and pass it along! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DjulezD Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 I came across this vid on you tube. It's about surfing, but I like the fact that it's focused on one maneouver at a time, with one rider giving advice on the trick, slow motion, tips for balance, stance, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdyno Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 A visual explination of terms specific to carving to allow newbies to pick up on the things that are being taught. What about a comparison to softboots, I am sure there are plenty of converts that have some knowledge but could use an explination as to the differences, such as why you pull your pants up to normal position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 A belt around the thighs is important for freestyle, It prevents exessive bowleggedness while riding duck, and gives you a place to put the duck while riding it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big canuck Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 There have been many threats of Instructional videos to be made but it never seems to transpire. I'd love to see it come to be. Count me in for one. K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 A brief overview with examples of the numerous alpine styles. I know this is a tricky subject. It would be really handy to help newbies understand that there are various styles of alpine riding. Race EC (Extreme Carving) Toes to the Nose Pureboarding EuroCarve Bomber Surf Style etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted June 9, 2009 Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 anybody remember "don't pat the dog"?all done on Rossi hardboots w/gnu antigravity Indeed! Chris Karol on Mt Hood during the summer. Classic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpalka Posted June 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 There have been many threats of Instructional videos to be made but it never seems to transpire. I'd love to see it come to be./QUOTE]So true! Hopefully this won't be another one. Ran out of time in April, camera failed, resorts started closing, etc. We'll try again next season. I appreciate all the suggestions and will pass them on. tom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big canuck Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 I would like to learn how to recover from the shape Tpalka is in in his Avatar as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpalka Posted June 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Oh, that's not so hard -- I actually didn't *really* fall on that one! Superman recovery :) That's towards the end of this clip: <object width="445" height="364"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG8ckiV9pl8&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG8ckiV9pl8&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="364"></embed></object> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekempmeister Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Aside from sound fundamentals perhaps include something about the fact that snowboarding is not saving the world and can easily be taken too seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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