Riding Switch (Snowboarding) Without Difficulty- Why You Should Be Doing It

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Жыл бұрын

Too many snowboarders do not practice riding switch (goofy), and it is instrumental to improving your snowboarding abilities. Whether you normally ride with your left foot in front or your right foot in front, practicing riding the opposite way (switch riding) will bring your riding up to a whole other level!
This videos goes over 3 excuses why snowboarders don't try riding switch, 3 reasons they should practice it, and 3 quick tips to get started.
Ride switch, improve your skills, and have fun on the mountain!
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@keeganbennett6724 Жыл бұрын

I ride goofy, but on more shallow runs, ill ride switch for a bit then switch back to my normal stance, even if its just for a few turns, I have noticed drastic improvement in my riding ability and comfortability. Great points and good video!

@AdventureLife365 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I agree it really does help your riding overall, even if it’s just a few turns 👍

@TheParentalRevolution Жыл бұрын

I don’t understand how people go all day without switching their stance. It’s done wonders for my back. At first it was a little scary, but now I sometimes forget what my real stance is.

@AdventureLife365 Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! I’m excited that switch riding has been integrated so well into your riding. I think many people worry about what others might think of them, instead of improving their skills

@Malitesta Жыл бұрын

I had to learn switch mostly to alleviate the pain from previous injuries and the fatigue factor from only riding regular all day. There’s a sense of accomplishment and I think it’s helped me improve my overall riding. Like going from a oval left turn NASCAR track to a FORMULA 1 circuit track with new tight turns and chicanes.

@AdventureLife365 Жыл бұрын

Exactly, there’s definitely a sense of accomplishment with learning similar skills switch. And it’s a great way to even out fatigue on your legs too. Both great reason to ride switch 👍

@LairAstro Жыл бұрын

If you want a real challenge hope on the lift switch feels alien

@AdventureLife365 Жыл бұрын

Man! That idea is sweet!! I’m going to have to try that this week and see how it goes… thanks for the comment!

@bv.hd883 Жыл бұрын

I'm riding regular. Self-taught 36 year old (thanks to guys like you on YT, Tommie and SnowboardAddiction) I'm started last season only :D I can also ride switch but I feel my hips/knees/lead shoulder movements are over-exagerated lol I can carve but definitely have to concentrate on what i'm doing as opposed to riding regular because I oftentimes catch an edge riding switch :)

@AdventureLife365 Жыл бұрын

That right! Riding switch makes you think through movements more, but overall really focuses you. Snowboard addiction had some great stuff on YT too 👍 Honestly, I still catch an edge here and there (it happens to everyone) keep practicing, it’ll make a huge difference if you routinely implement switch riding, and thanks so much for watching the video!

@bvanderveen Жыл бұрын

I started riding switch all day to slow down because my main riding buddies were slower than me. After 5-6 days it no longer worked. Now I kind of forget which way is my normal stance… until I jump into the trees ;)

@AdventureLife365 Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome!!

@CheetoPug Жыл бұрын

I naturally learned how to ride switch without ever taking any advice and I can tell that it has helped me a lot

@AdventureLife365 Жыл бұрын

Me too! I’m self-taught, and I’ve been implementing switch riding every time I’m working on a new skill. It’s a game-changer

@tharealmb Жыл бұрын

I learned to ride switch a few years ago (i go 2 weeks a year) and now I'm just as good, if not better, riding switch. And it's an amazing feeling. If I ride for a long day I notice i'll start leaning back. So I'll change to switch and I'll be perfectly balanced again. I now ride normal and switch during every run because it's so easy now I don't care which foot i put forward. Can HIGHLY recommend and wished classes would learn you sooner.

@AdventureLife365 Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome to hear! I think there’s way too many people who completely neglect their switch riding, but it can really advance your skill. Glad you’ve been working on your switch riding consistently 💪

@jessejuliano8056 11 ай бұрын

I think the real main advantage is even wear and tear on your body and gear(but mostly your body). Health is number 1, and putting strain through one side of your body over months/years/decades takes a toll.

@AdventureLife365 11 ай бұрын

That’s a great point! Longevity of doing the sport we love should be a main focus

@pakmandan Жыл бұрын

Malcom Moore has the best exercises for riding switch. I highly recommend checking that video. I was riding switch blues last weekend after practicing those exercises for a couple or runs. And was having much from the top after wards going flat 180s, 360s (ground not air) and just felt so bad ass my regular riding opened up so much. ... then I ate it on my last run of the night and injured my MCL lmaooo. But that wast from riding switch, it was from trying to do too much on the last run out to the parking lot... smh

@AdventureLife365 Жыл бұрын

Ya I’ll check those out! I always find it fun to do ground 180s & 360s, but you’ve got to be careful or you’ll catch an edge quick!

@wilsonloureiro4289 Жыл бұрын

i just ride mostly switch on any trail that is not the park and now im just as good at switch as i am reg

@AdventureLife365 Жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear it! Switch is definitely good for progressing the park later on.. Park riding is still something I need to work on 😅

@derekdalton1539 Жыл бұрын

I'm definitely going to try this. I learned last year riding goofy, but I feel it is probably more natural to ride regular, so I'm hoping it comes pretty easy.

@AdventureLife365 Жыл бұрын

Great to hear it! It really isn’t as hard as people will make it seem, start on green runs and slowly progress. You’ll do great!!

@Daz555Daz Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately due to knee pain I have to ride with fairly large posi posi angles which makes riding switch not a lot of fun to be honest.

@AdventureLife365 Жыл бұрын

Everyone has their own style, so if you ride posi posi I don’t think switch riding is an important skill for you 👍. I’m not sure what is causing your knee pain, but I’d try a bunch of different angles to see if any other binding angles work for you as well

@user-xo2og8kv1o Жыл бұрын

i really want to, but im only riding for like 10 days every two years, so i kinda dont want to spend this time learning how to ride from square 0. but im also riding goofy, so basically for 99% of the snowboarders out there, im already riding switch haha.

@AdventureLife365 Жыл бұрын

I understand where you’re coming from.. it WILL improve your regular riding as well (goofy for you). And I’m sure you’ll pick up on it fast! It’s not as though you’re starting from 0 because you already know how to ride, and you improve it very quickly

@user-xo2og8kv1o Жыл бұрын

@@AdventureLife365 i did make the effort before to learn it, but after 2 days i gave up bc i didnt want to spend my very limited time learning and not having the fun i could have. but maybe its a better idea to just do a few runs each day, rather than whole days. im going in 2 weeks and see if that makes it more enjoyable :D

@AdventureLife365 Жыл бұрын

Ya I get what you’re saying. I usually just do one or two runs switch per day out, or just implement it here or there to keep it up. Some people have commented that they ride switch when they’re riding with other riders who are still learning or need to go slower

@droptopp3479 Жыл бұрын

lol it feels so weird and confusing to ride switch, I can ride normal at and intermediate level but when i do switch, i just dont remember anything about snowboaring. Its pretty hard but im just relearning the heel and toe, hope to get it down good within the next 2 times i go again

@AdventureLife365 Жыл бұрын

It can feel weird, but keep practicing and it’ll improve quickly!

@califiafilms6547 Жыл бұрын

Anyone have any tips on how I should place my bindings when riding switch ?

@AdventureLife365 Жыл бұрын

I ride +12, -12 so my stance is symmetrical when I ride switch or regular, but I know plenty of other snowboarders that just learn switch with their normal stance even if it’s not symmetrical

@maness2112 Жыл бұрын

Switch is the gate way skill.

@AdventureLife365 Жыл бұрын

Yes!

@jazzechos1372 Жыл бұрын

My reason for my not riding switch is I don't snowboard...I ski.

@AdventureLife365 Жыл бұрын

That’s fair! I think the equivalent for skiing switch would be going backwards 🤣

@PriitKallas Жыл бұрын

Yes, but everyone will laugh at me :D

@AdventureLife365 Жыл бұрын

Nobody will laugh! And if they do, that’s on them.. You’ll be a much better rider because of it. I’m putting up a video soon of me riding switch down a very steep blue run, and I fall a few times, because it happens

@PriitKallas Жыл бұрын

@@AdventureLife365 Great video. I was just kidding. One thing I do is that when others in the party are slower than me, then I ride switch or learn tricks so they can catch up

@AdventureLife365 Жыл бұрын

That’s sounds like a great way to consistently work on switch riding!

@skitrials360 3 ай бұрын

whats the binding angle you use for switch?

@AdventureLife365 3 ай бұрын

I use +12, -12 so riding switch feels the same as regular riding, with practice of course. Hope this helps!

@sideways_fun 11 ай бұрын

I have a directional shape board with an aggressive stance angle. Switch is possible, but not comfortable.

@AdventureLife365 11 ай бұрын

I get what you're saying. The directional board isn't too big of a the deal when riding switch you just have to learn what adjustments to make on your board. However, your aggressive stance could be problematic depending on how aggressive your stance is.. What angles do you ride at? Have you thought of trying to get into park riding?

@sideways_fun 11 ай бұрын

@@AdventureLife365 i rode plenty of park back in the late 90s. I ride mostly pow & occasional groomers now.

@AdventureLife365 11 ай бұрын

That’s awesome! I still think mixing in some switch riding will improve your riding as a whole.

@sideways_fun 11 ай бұрын

@@AdventureLife365 i still do very occasionally on a boring section/ green run. Mostly just for a change of position. Only being able to ride 6 days a year though, no time to waste.

@AdventureLife365 11 ай бұрын

That’s a great way to mix switch into your riding. By riding switch on green run and easy sections you’re allowing yourself to rest part of your body and still giving yourself a challenge even when the terrain is easier. Great job! I like to work in switch riding the first few runs of the day or whenever I’m riding with someone a little slower than me. That way it keeps me engaged and always improving something

@txtpeer5179 Жыл бұрын

I lost my stance by doing this

@AdventureLife365 Жыл бұрын

How did you lose your stance by riding switch?

@txtpeer5179 Жыл бұрын

@@AdventureLife365 I was Skateboarding goofy and snowboarding regular at first . After riding switch to much i don't know now what my normal stance is both feel the same .

@AdventureLife365 Жыл бұрын

That’s an awesome thing 👏 that’s not “losing” your stance, rather it’s improving your versatility on the mountain!! I hope to get that good at switch one day too