How to Straightline with Xavier De Le Rue

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How to Straightline with Xavier De Le Rue

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6 жыл бұрын

How to straight-line on a snowboard with Xavier De Le Rue
Ever wanted to know how to go straight down the mountain on a snowboard? Or tried the Eagle, Xavier De Le Rue takes you through the steps for learning to straight-line, the things to avoid and those to practice - like the Eagle!
Why bother turning...
Editing: Tim Burgess
Thanks to: The North Face, Fatmap, Smith and Deeluxe.

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@darrendix5163 5 жыл бұрын

Xavier has the coolest vibe, especially for a pro snowboarder. Zero arrogance, just seems like a great friend.

@mikelindqvist8015 5 жыл бұрын

Xavier, your channel deserves way more subscribers and views! I love your attitude and energy! I just started snowboarding and I’m finding your videos very inspirational though it’s not like snowboarding itself isn’t giving me any inspiration! Just can’t get enough! If I could ask for anything more, it would be that your videos were a bit longer! Just watching you ride is a pleasure! Would’ve loved to see your COMMIT down the slope in a straight line from a drone perspective or something! Thanks again and best wishes!

@HOWTOXV 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike, Thanks - and stoked that you are out there riding, thanks for the feedback, always happy to hear what people want to see or learn about. Xv

@The-Man-On-The-Mountain 6 жыл бұрын

I learnt the eagle position many years ago from a friend who is a beast in the mountain. I just saw him and did the same because it seemed cool, but it turned out to be also useful.

@ddfcoold 3 жыл бұрын

Damn, I want a t-shirt "Commitmeeeeeent!" ))))

@KostasC 5 жыл бұрын

I love this series! Thanks Xavier!

@Stooones20 5 жыл бұрын

Xav you're such a humble and cool guy! I love your content and the aspect of enjoyment as shown here so much :D It reminds me of the countless eagles i did earlybird grooming the slopes or faces in Switzerland the past weeks!!good memories haha big up keep the good vibe

@HOWTOXV 5 жыл бұрын

thx for these nice comments, really appreciate

@lelynxonboard4597 6 жыл бұрын

Encore une super vidéo ! Super bien expliquée! Je ferias l'aigle dans ma prochaine sortie;-)

@Brendon184 5 жыл бұрын

Great channel and videos! I’m learning a lot and my goal is to ride the lines you ride just as well... or close to you lol

@lukapiske 4 жыл бұрын

Super!!!, You are great ... this videos are top I really enyojing and looking forward to try some of your tips, this is really what I been looking for ages. :)

@HOWTOXV 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your message, it means a lot. Xv

@yakked Жыл бұрын

Speed King!

@backcountryinside9023 6 жыл бұрын

excellent material, very useful👍🏼

@lauhanwai 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video - I was trying this out when I had a clear run out on the trails I was riding on! The eagle is very confidence inspiring, however I found it’s tricky to stop when you are going over bumpy firm snow: I had to use gradual turns and avoid an all out speed check. Trying to slow down was scarier than going straight line... I had a sense that going all out to stop in a big skid would be dangerous because if I hit a bump I get launched into the air. Is that your experience too?

@ontheotherside3 5 жыл бұрын

COMMITMENT!!! 100%

@idkwhattouseforname Жыл бұрын

When is it appropriate to shed some speed when straightlining? You mentioned speed checks could be dangerous depending on where you do it. What makes a spot goof for a speed check?

@HOWTOXV Жыл бұрын

It’s always good when you ride to take the habit of always spotting zones where the snow is softer, there is less exposure so that you can kill your speed there. Also it’s important to do that without putting too much angle on the board, let it feather instead of trying to carve/break.

@mitsukenzaburo3665 6 жыл бұрын

When you've heard the sound of an avalanche behind you, how did you act with respect to direction of the straightline to try to get away and when to open the abs bag? do you turn around to see which way its coming or just judge based on the direction of the sound?

@xavierdelerue537 6 жыл бұрын

Hello mitsu, I will treat this subject in two weeks but basically when you ride a line you should already have your safe points in your head so that you know already where to go with out thinking. Basically when you are straightening or even riding in general, you should always aim at your next safe spot and carry on if nothing happens. there is no time of hearing the sound and realising where it comes from, there is even no time to think what to do.

@ericahn1679 3 жыл бұрын

Xavier, any tips on how to stop after picking up all that speed?? Thanks for all the videos!

@HOWTOXV 3 жыл бұрын

Two options : aim for a flatter spot / or go across the slope angle and use the terrain to slow you down, or start making a big turn and feather the board slowly but staying on the surface of the snow ( try to not break/ sink into the snow). Have fun. XV

@kerem7546 5 жыл бұрын

is it better to set the bindings all the way back when straightlining/freeriding or is there some improvements by bringing the bindings slightly forward on a directional freeride board in these circumstances

@xavierdelerue537 5 жыл бұрын

I think it depends on which board you ride. If its a freeride board then its best to use the recommended center point if not, you can set back by 1 or 2 cm. but it's more a question of deep pow rather than anything

@johnnykhawand 4 жыл бұрын

So with straight-lining you barely use the edges, and pressure is more on the back foot opposite to when carving?

@HOWTOXV 4 жыл бұрын

indeed.although carving is on the front at the entry of the turn and then move your way back through the turn

@rccr5183 3 жыл бұрын

Would love to hear your thoughts on freeriding with hardboots

@HOWTOXV 3 жыл бұрын

Some of it makes sense but the feeling on the way down is not that great at all. There is definitely space for development on that aspect and I hope that someone will come with a good solution that makes you enjoy the ride and be efficient on the way up