I used to teach snowboarding to the Royal Navy and with the lads I would always say "Would you rather give or receive?" They'd quickly straighten up and stop bending over.
@@SephOConnell Yes. I worked at the dryslope in Faslane. The Navy have to do a set amount of PT per month, they'd often choose to come up to us instead of the usual running around a field.
It’s so easy to pick up bad habits from fatigue and injury. The tommie b squat drill is one of the tops to stop those bad habits in its tracks. It’s in my warm up lap, both regular and switch. It’s a necessity for me riding switch. Thanx tommie!!!!
I like to set my stance up with the front foot at negative 12 and the back foot at positive 45 with about 10 more inches of tail. Is this why I can't solve for X in my Algebra equations?
Hey bro I am so happy I found your channel. I just did Breck for the first time and watched your video and was able to identify so many issues with my stance and form. I have only ever ridden a wide board and have been self taught but I cant wait to get back out there and work on what I have watched. Hopefully I will catch you at Keystone or Breck sometime in the near future!
Hi Tommie! Love all your videos! I ride on the east coast and often have icy/hard pack conditions. One of my biggest struggles is slipping out, happens on both edges. The quick unexpected loss of control always throws me off my game! I'm sure body position has a lot to do with it, but could you make a video talking about this?? Thanks!!
The hunched over position is one I’ll use when I’m going through bumpy terrain quickly like moguls or some tracked out areas. It helps me absorb the vertical movement without catching air when I don’t want it. Otherwise, you’re right, I don’t use it.
Great video Tommie. Wished I caught this right before my first day at Mammoth the other day with my new snowboard 🤣 definitely will apply these tips for my next day out! 🤙🏻
This stuff is super cool, I ride such a crazy set up. I’m 5’7 and ride a 157 cm true twin camber board. I’m not sure what the distance is between my binding but my angles are 0/-30 ish. My plates don’t have marking and I’m not gonna count it all.
Tommy, I love my 686 hoodie and seems like your design is identical. Either you and 686 are doing a colab or you both have the same Alibaba guy. Either way, I hope your jacket is cheaper and you get to sell a lot of them because they are great. Where can I buy yours? I much rather put my money in your pocket since 686 already has a lot of my business.
With moguls I am pretty comfortable, but when it comes to side hits I very often fall off balance, side hits with hard snow, some ice or ice rocks kinda hard to survive this and then think about taking off :D Sick
Just a bit of constructive feedback. Firstly, your boarding is awesome, admire your skills. But without some commentary, it comes across as u just boarding and showing your talent. Depending on your skill level, much of what you do may go unnoticed by say beginners, or if you're not sure what your look at, which dilutes the point of teaching. Love your energy, and style of vid, but Wud like to hear more info as you ride, about what you are doing 👍
I struggle to lean more weight on my front foot: (1) because I fear the steepness of some runs especially REDs and above. (2) Even if I force myself to lean more weight on my front foot, I'm actually leaning with upper body with my hips and lower body still lean backwards on my rear leg. Please help!
After breaking my back early season last year when I came back I was hunched all the time from injury/fatigue and it stuck with me even though I’m healed now. Trying to fix it now
Hey man, currently struggling a lot with the arched/hunched over back position... During my instructor course my trainers told me i had to straighten up my back while bending more with the knees. As a 6,4 ft guy though, its not as easy as they probably expect. Im of course trying to get deeper with my knees while keeping my upper body straight, but when i look at guys such as sebbe de buck or Bode Merrill, i get the impression that they arent that crouched down as well. Im just very confused as to how deep i should bend,, cause at the moment im trying to bend really hard, but im starting to notice pain in my heels as well as more instability while riding.. Any help on this would be sooooo much appreciated!! You´ve helped me so much already with all your videos so thanks man !!!!
its all about creating a neutral position on the board where your weight is centered over the board and then maintaining/modulating that weight distribution to adapt to changing conditions. That said here is some things that can help: 1. Stretching and mobility to open up your a. hamstrings, b. calves, and c. ankles. 2. Deadlifting/Squatting and core exercises to strengthen those areas, gain stability, gain comfort, and gain strength. I am 6'6 with a partially fused ankle so I get it.
Alright thanks! Yeah Ive ridden with this posture over a long time so I guess it takes some time to fully get rid of this posture but it fucking sucks... At the moment I'm just figuring out how to get lower while trying to maintain a straight back. I just don't know if its actually needed to get this low, as it makes me tense up really bad and limit my mobility. Excactly the opposite of what's wanted out of it.
@@paulvoney9592 when you ride, youre muscles are activated in that position. It shouldnt be "tight" feeling persay. You can practice an active vs inactive state on the group to feel out the differences. Squat down - read about proper squat form - then flex. Your core should be hard as well as your quads. when you squat up/down, your head should only move up and down, you shouldnt be leaning forward. you ahve look at a mirror to practice good form. True "tightness" would be felt when youre muscles arent long enough and is more of a pulling feeling. Stretching will allow your hamstrings and ankles to open up so you you can squat more comfortably and with more range, as you use knee articulation (bringing them closer/further away form your chest) to soak up terrian differences (such as chunder)
First of all, thanks so much for helping me out with this! Feels good to talk to another tall Snowboarder!! Yeah I guess what I mean with tight is, that I'm just very unused to the position and definitely need to build up some muscles there 😅 adding to that is the fact that I constantly need to think about wether I'm in the right position, which makes it very uncomfortable in a way that it stresses me out. It just sucks after snowboarding for such a long time to get back to such a fundamental thing. But thanks so much for helping me out. I guess I need to go work on my squats now 😂
@@paulvoney9592 Hey, I would recommend getting someone to record you, so you can see what youre doing and compare it to proper form. I agree with the mobility aspect as well. Try to do some snowboard oriented yoga, it helps me out.
Copper > keystone…. But a 4 day epic is 379 vs a 4 day ikon for 519. Epic will get you into keystone and breck and ikon into copper and a-basin. With the epic savings you can swing 5 days with a day at a-basin a la carte for 500 altogether and you’ll be hitting up 3 of the 4 there in the area. Only drawback is no peace park with that plan, if you’re really big into terrain parks.
weird shipping segment to open the video, and then it seems you took too much speed (amphetamine) or the video is sped up. tips hidden between vanity shots that take up 80% of this
I used to teach snowboarding to the Royal Navy and with the lads I would always say "Would you rather give or receive?" They'd quickly straighten up and stop bending over.
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@@SephOConnell Yes. I worked at the dryslope in Faslane. The Navy have to do a set amount of PT per month, they'd often choose to come up to us instead of the usual running around a field.
I also use similar analogy to say it, but this was an awesome update :D
This was a gift to my grandson.He loves the stylish snowboard.Says it's the best one he has ever had.Worth the price.
It’s so easy to pick up bad habits from fatigue and injury. The tommie b squat drill is one of the tops to stop those bad habits in its tracks. It’s in my warm up lap, both regular and switch. It’s a necessity for me riding switch. Thanx tommie!!!!
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Thanks for showing that there is so much more than making turns😊
Hey, thanks for shipping my hoodie out so quickly! Stoked for my 3rd day this season tomorrow at Eldora
I like to set my stance up with the front foot at negative 12 and the back foot at positive 45 with about 10 more inches of tail. Is this why I can't solve for X in my Algebra equations?
Tommie your side hit 540s are legendary
I hope to be half the jibber you are one day
Hey bro I am so happy I found your channel. I just did Breck for the first time and watched your video and was able to identify so many issues with my stance and form. I have only ever ridden a wide board and have been self taught but I cant wait to get back out there and work on what I have watched. Hopefully I will catch you at Keystone or Breck sometime in the near future!
Hi Tommie! Love all your videos! I ride on the east coast and often have icy/hard pack conditions. One of my biggest struggles is slipping out, happens on both edges. The quick unexpected loss of control always throws me off my game! I'm sure body position has a lot to do with it, but could you make a video talking about this?? Thanks!!
Thank you great video, love, peace and good energy from Wales 🏴
Video quality and content has levelled up! 100K before the end of the season!
The hunched over position is one I’ll use when I’m going through bumpy terrain quickly like moguls or some tracked out areas. It helps me absorb the vertical movement without catching air when I don’t want it. Otherwise, you’re right, I don’t use it.
This is so helpful. Thank you. I finally understand why I can't move past my intermediate level.
I love your content. You literally taught me to snowboard. Your tips are so helpful fam. Definitely hope i run into you on the mountain 🙏💪
18:19 is a no fall critical, must make, toeside to toeside 360! Any mistakes, and yer in the woods quick. Superb Controled riding 🤙🏼
Let's go dude! Keystone is dope. was out there this past weekend
One of those hoodies are mine and I'm so excited!
I think it would be useful if you narrated over your video for the teaching
Tommie B is back!!!
Thanks!
YOOOO!!!! thank you so much my dood!
Great video Tommie. Wished I caught this right before my first day at Mammoth the other day with my new snowboard 🤣 definitely will apply these tips for my next day out! 🤙🏻
This stuff is super cool, I ride such a crazy set up. I’m 5’7 and ride a 157 cm true twin camber board. I’m not sure what the distance is between my binding but my angles are 0/-30 ish. My plates don’t have marking and I’m not gonna count it all.
How can I buy the your hoodies. The hoodies in your store doesn’t say BENETTEC. They have colorful designs but not my style. Let me know
That thumb cam at the beginning of the video xD
Great video man
I feel like im doing all of theses lol
Man first day going by myself up to bogus gonna feel weird
so sick tommie
Tommy,
I love my 686 hoodie and seems like your design is identical. Either you and 686 are doing a colab or you both have the same Alibaba guy. Either way, I hope your jacket is cheaper and you get to sell a lot of them because they are great. Where can I buy yours? I much rather put my money in your pocket since 686 already has a lot of my business.
With moguls I am pretty comfortable, but when it comes to side hits I very often fall off balance, side hits with hard snow, some ice or ice rocks kinda hard to survive this and then think about taking off :D Sick
Where can I get the Jacket you're wearing, that's super Sick and the mittens!
Was this a tutorial video, or "Look how awesome I look" video, I'm confused?
@@tommiebennett OK thanks for pointing this out, it wasn't obvious
Just a bit of constructive feedback. Firstly, your boarding is awesome, admire your skills.
But without some commentary, it comes across as u just boarding and showing your talent. Depending on your skill level, much of what you do may go unnoticed by say beginners, or if you're not sure what your look at, which dilutes the point of teaching. Love your energy, and style of vid, but Wud like to hear more info as you ride, about what you are doing 👍
if only you were at winter park to coach me when I was there and wiping out left and right
I struggle to lean more weight on my front foot: (1) because I fear the steepness of some runs especially REDs and above. (2) Even if I force myself to lean more weight on my front foot, I'm actually leaning with upper body with my hips and lower body still lean backwards on my rear leg. Please help!
After breaking my back early season last year when I came back I was hunched all the time from injury/fatigue and it stuck with me even though I’m healed now. Trying to fix it now
Love your videos, being an absolute newbie I'm still struggling with body position, will highback forward lean help any?
the scariest thing on the mountain is the midwestern vacationing skier that's like age 20-35 and just way out of control lmao.
3:33 "...and here we will talk about toe side... "
Proceeds to 40 seconds of him doing random ass shit lol.. 3:37-4:15
Solid advices.
Is snowboarding more popular in US than skiing, or just this resort? Seems like lots of boarders and few skiers in these videos.
Where did you get that jacket?? What’s it called?
Hey where do we find the info for the Monday and Friday classes?
this guy is such a mimic....
Is that warzone in the intro? 😂
Is your filmer riding with a c200 or c300? If so that's SICK.
@@tommiebennett Smarter choice.
How tight your boots and binders should be?
Where do you ride?
Where's the link to carve or skid vid?
Do you send also in Italy?
Hey man, currently struggling a lot with the arched/hunched over back position... During my instructor course my trainers told me i had to straighten up my back while bending more with the knees. As a 6,4 ft guy though, its not as easy as they probably expect. Im of course trying to get deeper with my knees while keeping my upper body straight, but when i look at guys such as sebbe de buck or Bode Merrill, i get the impression that they arent that crouched down as well. Im just very confused as to how deep i should bend,, cause at the moment im trying to bend really hard, but im starting to notice pain in my heels as well as more instability while riding..
Any help on this would be sooooo much appreciated!!
You´ve helped me so much already with all your videos so thanks man !!!!
its all about creating a neutral position on the board where your weight is centered over the board and then maintaining/modulating that weight distribution to adapt to changing conditions. That said here is some things that can help:
1. Stretching and mobility to open up your a. hamstrings, b. calves, and c. ankles.
2. Deadlifting/Squatting and core exercises to strengthen those areas, gain stability, gain comfort, and gain strength.
I am 6'6 with a partially fused ankle so I get it.
Alright thanks! Yeah Ive ridden with this posture over a long time so I guess it takes some time to fully get rid of this posture but it fucking sucks... At the moment I'm just figuring out how to get lower while trying to maintain a straight back. I just don't know if its actually needed to get this low, as it makes me tense up really bad and limit my mobility. Excactly the opposite of what's wanted out of it.
@@paulvoney9592 when you ride, youre muscles are activated in that position. It shouldnt be "tight" feeling persay. You can practice an active vs inactive state on the group to feel out the differences. Squat down - read about proper squat form - then flex. Your core should be hard as well as your quads. when you squat up/down, your head should only move up and down, you shouldnt be leaning forward. you ahve look at a mirror to practice good form.
True "tightness" would be felt when youre muscles arent long enough and is more of a pulling feeling. Stretching will allow your hamstrings and ankles to open up so you you can squat more comfortably and with more range, as you use knee articulation (bringing them closer/further away form your chest) to soak up terrian differences (such as chunder)
First of all, thanks so much for helping me out with this! Feels good to talk to another tall Snowboarder!! Yeah I guess what I mean with tight is, that I'm just very unused to the position and definitely need to build up some muscles there 😅 adding to that is the fact that I constantly need to think about wether I'm in the right position, which makes it very uncomfortable in a way that it stresses me out. It just sucks after snowboarding for such a long time to get back to such a fundamental thing. But thanks so much for helping me out. I guess I need to go work on my squats now 😂
@@paulvoney9592 Hey, I would recommend getting someone to record you, so you can see what youre doing and compare it to proper form. I agree with the mobility aspect as well. Try to do some snowboard oriented yoga, it helps me out.
Tommie trained so hard he went bald?! 😮 Is that you Saitama? 😂
2:10 hej thats me
Tommie...copper or keystone for a 5 day trip end of February?
Copper > keystone…. But a 4 day epic is 379 vs a 4 day ikon for 519. Epic will get you into keystone and breck and ikon into copper and a-basin. With the epic savings you can swing 5 days with a day at a-basin a la carte for 500 altogether and you’ll be hitting up 3 of the 4 there in the area. Only drawback is no peace park with that plan, if you’re really big into terrain parks.
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@@tommiebennett 👌🏼
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Few weeks here.
Hated the Covid clowns at keystone last season
Ruined the vibe continuously.
weird shipping segment to open the video, and then it seems you took too much speed (amphetamine) or the video is sped up. tips hidden between vanity shots that take up 80% of this
this video is so long with little information
Nope. I'm not making any of these snowboarding mistakes right now.
Unsubed.
Keystone lol. Cute little hill you got there.
Video is way too long cause you talk too much. I couldn’t stick with it. Less is more.
I was waiting for something like this!! You really need to look into 'promo sm'.