tbindas Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 So, my little guy has raced nastar the past few years and I finally found a friend with an old hooger booger laying around. We dusted it off and got him set up for hard booting. Having never hardbooted, I borrowed a board and plan on going a few times before I take my son out. Once he is able to function I plan on having him take lessons. In the mean time, any pointers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSSage Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 It should not take long to figure out. But my #1 tip I give people is never forget to angulate and always keep your shoulders pointed straight down the board (don't be "sitting on the toilet"). Also play with your bindings don't set it and forget about them change it every few days till you find what you really like. Watch videos and read this http://alpinecarving.com/technique.html and look around here http://alpinecarving.com/ Also one of the things that helped me the most when I was learning was a new pair of snowboard hard boots rather than ski boots, I know they are expensive but it will really help a lot. good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smaynard Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Read everything written (especially by Jack Michaud) in the welcome center of this web site! Your son is a good rider (Blair was it?). Hope to see you both out at nationals again this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbindas Posted January 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Read everything written (especially by Jack Michaud) in the welcome center of this web site!Your son is a good rider (Blair was it?). Hope to see you both out at nationals again this year. Hey Scott! I read the article and it was very informative. We are tentatively planning to go to Nastar, but it all hinges on whether or not his mom will let him. We went on wednesday and I was very surprised at how well Blair did. It was clear to see that when he tried to slip a turn he would stand up straight, catch an edge and eat it. Two or 3 times of doing that and I saw him start keeping his knees bent, shoulders squared up and forward on the board. He was making some of the best carving turns I have ever seen out of him! We have a lesson with a friend/instructor/hard booter on Sunday. P.S. I also took a few runs. I borrowed the softest pair of boots I could scrounge up... Unfortunately for me, soft to a family of ski racers is a pair of 120 flex Full Tilt Konflicts. So it wasn't the most comfortable experience, but I am definitely getting the hang of it. Thanks for all of the advice guys. I'll keep you updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbindas Posted January 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 (edited) Also, I guess I should preface with saying that I come from a family of alpine ski racers. Team Bindas My Dad is also a ski instructor and a former ski patroller and my girlfriend coaches our local high school ski team. So, I guess you could say that we have the basics down, but any info is welcome. One thing I noticed was that the 155 hooger booger that he is on might be a little long for him. Also, the 80 flex nordica doberman boots he is using might be a little stiff because he can't bring his knees together. We have a set of 60 flex boots in the same size that I plan to try on sunday. Edited January 11, 2013 by tbindas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkaholic Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 New school - Keep the knees apart for consistent pressure on the edge. Watch vids by T32 - Mr. John Deere clearly shows what this is all about. Ink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbindas Posted January 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 where do I find these t32 videos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHAINSAW Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 where do I find these t32 videos? heres a link of the varsity squad http://vimeo.com/12141333 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbindas Posted January 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Awesome! Thanks. Music isn't very appropriate for my 11 y/o so I'll mute it when I show him! We have been very surprised at how well he has been carving. It quickly brought out many of the flaws in his soft booting form and he has been very quick to adjust and correct the flaws. Over the weekend we rode our soft boot boards and I immediately noticed that he was making phenomenal turns. Weather depending, I am going to see if I can have gates setup for him and get him on a course this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big mario Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Here is another from the goons, safer music: http://vimeo.com/4342321 This video helped me put all that coach Ink was telling me together, just plain awesome riding, one of my favorite carving vids mario Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbindas Posted January 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Reviving an old thread, I thought I would send you guys an update! We were out at winter park this last week and here are a few pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipstar Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Love that T32 video, some very very awesome riding, and loving the snoop-led zep mashup sound track as well. This guy seems to do a great job of dissecting how the turns string together, it might be a bit much information all in one go, but will hopefully explain, if you are a former ski instructor should be all pretty logical stuff - there is a whole series of videos to watch. Race technique is good freeride technique. <iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/5T_BJb3UYyc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unitednihilists Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Not wishing to start a new thread on the same subject, I'll just tack on a post to the bottom of this one. I have a 9 year old son who has been snowboarding and skiing for ~7 years. He is very comfortable carving on both. I'd like to move him to a carving board soon, used hopefully, but I'm open to possibilities. Here are the stats: - He is ~65 lbs, 55 inches (140cm) Mondo (24ish) - We ride in Ottawa, narrow runs, firm conditions. - We have no interest in racing - I myself ride a 10m carving radius for tight controlled turns at medium to slower speeds. I'd like a board that promotes similar style for him. Any suggestions as to what size of board I should be looking at? Do they even make one? Or do I have to call Bruce at Coiler to make one? Any input would be much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipstar Posted January 23, 2014 Report Share Posted January 23, 2014 how about considering a cheap oxygen 149 or similar as at that age he'd outgrow any board each season as he gets bigger/stronger each year, and then from about age 11 onwards maybe he can start locking into a softer flexing longer board (which he will still either find too stiff when he's small or too soft when he's grown up a bit more). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipstar Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 heres a link of the varsity squad http://vimeo.com/12141333 Chainsaw, I would like to add that the soundtrack is not appropriate for a child or a snowboarder. In my experience, when snowboarding, it seems highly unlikely that anything would be hot, because snow is usually created in low temperatures. Perhaps if you were waxing a board, but your video is not showing board waxing. Therefore, I suggest you contact Snoop Dogg to re-record the vocal line something along the lines of : When the Donek's in the quiver ma Drop it like it's relatively cold as a result of the ambient temperature, not so cold that you cannot hold it, but cold enough to make you consider to dispose of said item Drop it like it's relatively cold as a result of the ambient temperature, not so cold that you cannot hold it, but cold enough to make you consider to dispose of said item Drop it like it's relatively cold as a result of the ambient temperature, not so cold that you cannot hold it, but cold enough to make you consider to dispose of said item When the checker pigs try to get at ya Park it like its a stolen vehicle but bearing in mind that traction on snow may be compromised even using snow tires Park it like its a stolen vehicle but bearing in mind that traction on snow may be compromised even using snow tires Park it like its a stolen vehicle but bearing in mind that traction on snow may be compromised even using snow tires And if a jibber get a attitude Pop it like it's a below freezing temperature that would encourage reckless behaviour with a firearm Pop it like it's a below freezing temperature that would encourage reckless behaviour with a firearm Pop it like it's a below freezing temperature that would encourage reckless behaviour with a firearm I got the season pass on my arm and I'm riding 6 degree heel cant-on And I roll the best titanal construction boards cause I got it going on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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