Alley-oop
The alley-oop in
snowboarding is a base trick that is essential in halfpipe riding.
The first
step will be to ensure that you are creating enough air to pull off the trick.
You are going to want to build up some speed to accomplish this.
As you approach the edge of the halfpipe, keep your board flat.
Once airborne, begin twisting towards your front shoulder with your upper body
and let your feet follow.
Ride back down
the face of the halfpipe.
Backcountry
Backcountry riding
requires riders to travel off of the beaten path.
To ride backcountry, all you
need is untouched snow.
It also creates the challenge of getting there.
Unless you have access to a
helicopter this means prepare for some hiking.
Backcountry riding is ideal for snowboarder.
Snowboards are much more adept at
staying atop the fresh powder than skis.
Work your way into backcountry riding.
verify you are comfortable with your
snowboarding skills before attempting to ride backcountry.
The first
backcountry runs should be small and close to civilization in case any injuries
occur.
Be prepared to get stuck and have a good knowledge of mountain survival
skills.
Understand and prepare for the dangers inherent in this style and then
enjoy the freedom of it.
Backside 180
The backside 180 is
a hefty snowboarding maneuver that’s guaranteed to impress.
Ideally, you’ll want to twist 180 degrees around
your backside.
That’s how you serve up a fresh backside!
Now you’ve just doubled
your arsenal of learned snowboard tricks, get out there and tear it up!
In this competition the entrant attempts to attain the highest possible
arc combined with the longest distance.
While airborne, sometimes, the boarder will attempt to boost his or her score
by doing tricks.
The judges usually score the events on a 0-100 point basis.
