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Originally Posted by TT
Oh yea, since I am kinda a noob boarder I seem to have troubles turning on blue/black runs... I can turn (back facing mountain ) side.. but when i go from back facing to front facing (the mountain) I either abruptly slow down a lot or I catch lots of snow on my board and fall onto my back.... any help??
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The store's called " The Boardroom" and it's a really decent store in vancouver. They have some of the BEST selection of NON burton products in the city.
As for your skills? Just an educated guess that you are afraid to gain speed when turning from heel to toe edge when on a steeper run. It's completely understandable and can be avoided.
If you are on a steeper run go at a pace you feel comfortable with, then learn to use your knees as shock absorbers for those runs that are steeper and bumpier. When you use your knees you will find that you can push into the toe edge more so and "skid" the board instead of trying to carve into it. Skidding the board will slow you down so that you can control your speed more and gauge yourself into the next turn.
While it's easier to explain it's hard to practice without snow.
I think come winter time/snow sliding season, I will try my best to assist those needing basic skills when it comes to having fun without the frustration.