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Would you buy an instructional carving video?


Jack M

Would you buy an instructional carving video?  

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  1. 1. Would you buy an instructional carving video?

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Originally posted by CarvCanada

Stance set-ups explanation would probably be a hit for beginners as well

Not just for beginners...I think many carvers could benefit.

Jack,

A video would be a nice reference.

hey-I finally took a lesson with Erik Beckman this weekend. Thanks so much for the recommendation--he was so helpful!!!

Before my lesson, I was feeling great ripping carves down Haymaker. Yet I was unknowingly riding with a poor set-up resulting in a less than desirable technique--like hunching over. After my lesson, with trail maps stuffed into my boots and spare change wedged into my bindings to offset my cants, I was back to the Tote Road working on basic carves with a more upright posture and balanced stance. It was a humbling experience, but boy my carves felt so much better!!!

Erik mentioned that it is difficult to fine tune riding technique when one has flaws or inefficiencies in their boot/binding interface. Some mention in your video of the binding/cant set-up and how it relates to proper body alignment over the board would be extremely helpful.

I can't wait to get back up to the 'Loaf for another lesson with him!!

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Originally posted by Enzo

Some mention in your video of the binding/cant set-up and how it relates to proper body alignment over the board would be extremely helpful.

Scratch these comments from the record. :)

I just spent some time reading Gilmour's "Get Dialed" thread again. If he's able to make a DVD of the concepts taught in his clinic, these issues would already be covered.

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I'm sorry if I've gotten people's hopes up prematurely. This is just in concept stage only. <i>Many</i> things will have to fall into place before this will happen ($$$$ to say the least). I don't think we could afford to hire professional videographers/producers and such, we'd probably have to rely on some generosity from the carving community. I have no video editing skills or equipment.

You know what would be sick is one of those remote "tram cams" (I just made that up) like I saw being used for the recent X-games coverage, where the camera zooms down a wire strung over the trail.

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I would definitely get one. If it's done in a DVD format, gratuitous carve porn should be one of the extra features, or a seperate DVD. Think how nice that would be playing in the lodge, instead of those random freestyle videos!

Agreed that it's way overdue, and understanding that it's a concept only, thusfar. Looks like the demand is there though!

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That would be great.

If you want a good model to go by, see Complete Carving Made Easy by Al Hobart. It's for skiers, not boarders but his approach is very good and the chapters are well organized.

If we could get something comparable for hardbooters, I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

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Guest Hugh 0ne

Yep I'd buy it.

I also know someone who shoots snowboard video in Colorado. Amateur but VERY high end. I know it's just a concept right now, but if/when you're ready to take it to the next level, I can certainly put you in touch with him.

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Guest ethanpt

It would be great. At times I get really discouraged trying to put everything together and try to improve without input. Its kind of frustrating that I have to drive 4 + hours to get a lesson at Sugarloaf.

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