Snowboarding

Fundamentals (EN)

• Ollie

  An ollie is a basic jump. You press down on the back of your board (the tail) to make the front (the nose) lift up. Then you jump into the air without using a ramp. It helps you get over small obstacles and start tricks.
• Nose press / Tail press

  A nose press is when you balance on the front (nose) of your snowboard while sliding on a rail or flat surface. A tail press is the same but on the back (tail) of your board. It takes good balance and control to keep your board steady.
• Carving

  Carving means making smooth, clean turns by leaning your snowboard on its edge. This helps you control your speed and direction better on the snow. Good carving feels like the board is cutting into the snow.
• Powder riding

  Powder riding means snowboarding on fresh, soft, deep snow. It feels different from riding on packed snow because the board floats more. You need to lean back a little to stay on top of the snow and keep balance.
• Switch

  Switch means riding with your non-dominant foot forward. If you usually ride with your left foot first (regular), switch means riding with your right foot first (goofy), and the opposite if you’re goofy. Riding switch helps you become a better and more balanced snowboarder.
• Grab

  A grab is when you hold your snowboard with your hand while you are in the air during a jump. There are many types of grabs, like the mute grab (front hand grabs the edge between your feet) or the indy grab (back hand grabs the edge). Grabs help you control your board and look stylish.
• Butter

  A butter is a trick where you spin or press on the nose or tail of your snowboard while on flat ground. You use your weight to lift one part of the board and turn smoothly. Butters are fun and help you practice control and balance.
• Rail slide

  A rail slide is when you slide your snowboard along a metal rail or box in a snow park. You need to balance well to stay on the rail without falling. Rail slides are fun tricks that show control and style.
• Halfpipe

  A halfpipe is a big U-shaped snow structure. You ride back and forth on the walls and do tricks by jumping and spinning. It is one of the most popular places to show your skills in snowboarding.
• Carving turn

  A carving turn is a tight turn where you lean your snowboard on its edge to grip the snow. This helps you control your speed and direction without sliding. Good carving makes your turns smooth and fast.
• Stomp

  A stomp means landing a trick cleanly and perfectly. When you stomp, you keep your balance and do not fall. It shows you are confident and in control.
• Pop

  Pop is the quick, strong push you use to jump into the air. You press down on the back of your board and then lift up to get height. Good pop helps you do tricks and clear obstacles.
• Jibbing

  Jibbing means riding and doing tricks on things other than snow, like rails, boxes, or logs. It needs good balance and control. Jibbing is fun and shows your style on different surfaces.