IS THIS the BEST SNOWBOARDER in the GAME?!? Carving w/ Ryan Knapton at Breckenridge!
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
- Today I ripped groomers at Breckenridge with legendary snowboarder and master carver Ryan Knapton! What an insane shredder, it's always good to ride with people who push your level, and it's awesome to film someone who rips so hard!! Big shoutout to Ryan, you can check his channel out below, and massive thanks to the boys who sent me this board I was riding today! FTD!! - C Dub 11/13/19 #cvlogs
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Hung out with Ryan this week in Breck, allow me to explain why in my opinion this dude is so awesome. We first linked up last season on the hill and I spent multiple times on the slopes together with Ryan giving me tips (over the course of a season), following and observing and coaching. I'm fully in the intermediate rider class and for him to give his personal time to help me and not just associate himself with awesome riders speaks volumes about his character. Truly an amazing rider but someone with great character, someone who loves the sport and is an amazing ambassador for it. If he shows you a technique and you absolutely fail, he doesn't roll his eyes but backs it down a notch to a level where you can grasp and succeed at it and works it from there. Solid dude and I'm glad to call him a friend. Thanks for the vid Casey.
YOU LOVE TO HEAR IT! MANS A HERO
Dude that's how Ryan comes off. The House of Knapton has honor & glory. Q'APLA!!!
Qa’pla
LOVE THIS. Ryan is the most humble person for someone who rips as hard as he does. His passion for the sport is palpable. We love that he opens a whole new world to the everyday ripper looking to do something different. We are proud to support Ryan and have him as a major part of our team :)
He is a one of a kind ripper!! You guys are both legendary!!
RK was born with a snowboard strapped to his feet right out of the womb. Unreal.
:)
Full on toe side full speed eurocarvin out into the world..
Factual
That’s a Fact
Met this guy in my recent trip to Breck. Absolute legend of a man.
Herooo
Ryan is out there every morning getting fresh tracks making snowboarding look like a beautiful dream!
got my chance to meet him multiple times in 22-23 season while working at breck. what a legend!!!
The guy is an all around scholar!! What a legend
Something about Ryan's style is just memorizing.
Straight up
auto corrected mesmerizing to memorizing?
@@picklechinahboy1 ya probs
Yeah you remember it for sure
His edge awareness is off the charts.
FACTS
Ive been coaching snowboard for 10 years and i have to say that you have a surprisingly nice caving style and technique for a park snowboarder! Everything looks really smooth! Toes side have a very good inclination and it look solid and heel side its still very good. Continu your great work. The transition between heels and toes look a little "fixed". Like if it doesnt want to get to the other turn. Its hard to explain, but you could try to move you center of mass forward(front foot) in the begining of the turn and GRADUALY move you centre of mass to the back foot. The key is to keep on moving. Think about moving your board under you, at one point you will feel a charging in the begining of the turn and a releice at the end. The releice is the moment were you change to the other edge and move your body forward again! That way you will be able to have a better transfer. Of course, there are ways to get to the Knapton turns, but I dont think that its part of your goal.
Dang thank you so much!!!!!
While I used to be a park junkie in my younger days...Carving and smaller jumps is all I got left. This guy is inspiring and something I can work toward.
YLTHI
@@CaseyWillax ?
@@douglaslegnola2266 You love to hear it
Ryan literally shreds. I’m surprised all the snow hasn’t melted from him throwing down that heat 🔥
hahahaha
I wouldn't be surprised if someday Breck names a peak or lift after RK! He's such a legend in the sport!
LEGEND
huh?
Ha!!!! Hope that was a joke
knapton bowl
@Suz true
I'm a skier. I've always been like "I wanna try boarding, someday." Watching this guy really has me ready to put that into action.
Duuude do it!!
@@CaseyWillax He's so smooth.
I’ve heard skiers talk about snowboarding like they’ve never paid attention to them. They think there’s only one way to come down the mountain, by zigzagging…they mean the falling leaf.
100% RK is the "Big Fundamentals" of snowboarding.
Facts
First test of my Snow Joe was a massive blizzard that dropped 20+ inches of snow with drifts well over 3ft. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxoHYZbq5g9fkcAtinlTqstNlje-UQkCHN This snow thrower is definitely not designed for this much snow but it powered through it. We did have to knock down taller drifts with a shovel and at times the chute was awkward because snow banks were much higher than it could throw, but still much easier than shoveling. The plus side of the small size is the maneuverability. Easy to lift up to walkways and works in tight spaces near cars. Highly recommend.Note: after assembling it started but did not turn. The belt wasn't in place. Easy fix.
Well I’m glad ya did! She’s fresh
We have a freestyle carving movement taking shape out here in NH thanks to Ryan. Even the shop I work at started pushing the idea and super wide boards. Total slayer of the high speed ground game!
Dude you love to hear that!!!
Loon Mountain represent my dude. You're killin it yourself. Making the Steezy look eazy.
No one, and I mean no one, can lay down a heavier toe side carve than RK
Large facts
I can't tell if you're joking, or if you only watch UA-cam vloggers and no other snowboarding? Is Ryan the best on some Breck blue runs? Maybe. But there are tons of guys riding heavier lines and doing heavier carves than him.
Dirksen, Sweetin, Kazu, Blauvelt, Torgeir, the Jackson bros, Pat Moore, Victor de Le Rue, Terje, Wescott... the list goes on of guys that lay down heavier carves in gnarlier terrain all day and with more style. Watch more snowboarding.
@@ElevenEightNate I think you're missing the point.... There's carving/buttering and there's off piste gnarly riding. The people you're listing is the latter. Two very different styles/intentions.
@@ikra the OP said "no one can lay down a heavier toe side carve than RK" and didn't make whatever distinction you're making. And if any of the guys I listed can lay down a heavy carve on gnarly backcountry lines, they can definitely do it on a blue in Breck. Also, go watch the latest Slice'n'Dice!
@@ElevenEightNate you're wrong again. Technically speaking, I don't know of any other snowboarder who has extra wide snowboard that extends a few cm beyond the toe and heel cut-off. So technically its currently imossible to out carve RK because your toe and heels will just bottom out and you'll land on your face... unless those guys you're talking about have mastered the art of carving wide boards as well... Which I highly doubt. And even if they can, they can't just step on it and start carving like that. You're trying to compare oranges and lemons here, just for the sake of dissing.
RK's 360 nose butter is the sickest thing i have ever seen. Yeah triple corks are cool but being able to carve like that is the highest level of boss.
Legendd
Very cool video.....I think what helps Ryan on his big wide boards also is he loves forward lean. I imagine you’re a zero lean dude Casey but worth playing around with it for your big board and carving days! Helped me a lot when I went wider. Keep up the great work both of you. Happy winter!
Great to knnow Thank you!
Casey Willax I think forward lean a game changer with those type of boards!! Enjoy it dude!
Top carver in the game! Ryan is dialed in when it comes to carving with some crazy awesome butters tossed in. Loved finding this vid, two of the all time legends together. Heavy!
The guy is nothing short of a legend
grateful for toeside turns, icy faceshots, and hittin elbow on a carve. Congrats on the GoPro, you earned it
YEWW Thank you!!!
Underrated Snowboarder.. Big respect for RK
LEGEND
And humble!
Your film game was so Lit on this! Best footage of Ryan ive ever seen, total shred Beast! 🔥🔥🔥🤘😁
TYTYTY!!
Two absolute legends! I love watching both of you shred. Thanks for the inspiration on all levels🤘
Big love!
Found Ryan a few years ago and was re-inspired to snowboard more, decided to work on carving...it's a physical challenge. Holding that edge at high speeds and then the clean switch back...lots of concentration, but in a fun way. But once you're flowing, I feel much more in-tune with the mountain getting close to the ground and feeling the board gliding through the snow, reaching out to touch the ground, trying to get cleaner and cleaner carves every run.
The guy is an absolute GOD when it comes to boarding. Glad you are getting back into it!
Both of my favorite riders in one video. The Dream! I love to see it!
Hahah yeww!!
His footwork is just amazing.
right!
So much fun watching RK ride. The guy loads the edges soooo hard.
Legenddd
Knapton is THE “king of the carve”, dudes like a wintery mountain gazelle
Hahhahahhahaha
Amazing to see Knapton filmed and edited CVlogs style!
Stoked!
Edits and music choice always makes these videos flow so well. Love em
Two legends. Cdub and RK
Yewwww
It’s a god damn pleasure watching this guy.
Facts
You guys took me there with you on that run!! EPIC duo @@ Like A Spiral @@@
YLTHI!
Just started snowboarding man and you are truly an inspiration. Everything you and your homies do together gives me a passion to go out and have fun with my homies
Absolutly love to hear it!
Silky smooth turns... love it
Oh my gourd the buttery smoothness is so mesmerizing 👌🏽👌🏽
FTD!!!
Casey Willax Neck game on point
I can watch this guy snowboarding all day.
Yewww!!
So stoked to see you and RK collab,
hes a boss!
Casey + Knapton = Awesome!!! 🤘
yeww!!
season hasn't properly started yet and we already have collaboration of the year
Hahah were stoked!
Knapton is the master. Amazing to watch him flow, he makes it look so easy. Can Cdub carve? Of course he freekin can!
Hahah yeww!!
10:38 RK throwin out the horns and making frontside carves like a BOSS! #respect #edgecontrol #surfingonsnow
FACTS
Damn, that was just fun to WATCH!
Yeww!!
YOU LOVE TO SEE IT!!! Woot for the LOOT- and thanks for sharing that excitement with us!!! Get it!
Hahah yEww!!!
The crop in on the Yellow Jacket... Yeeeewww!!! 💰
Love to see you boys making vids together.
And at least one replacement to all of the Gopro's you've lost in the water.
Shred soles giveaway coming soon?
haha you love to see them stoked!!
@@CaseyWillax factual statement.
Bro snowboarding is mind-blowing, he's literally sliding down the snow with his body.
Wildddd
Awesome to see the coolab with other great riders. You guys are really inspiring to watch. Thanks for all the great stuff you put out.
Yeewwww!! CDUB with the beyond stellar video. Carving and throwing down some dope vids per usual
FTD!!!
He’s got the most sauce for sure
Yewww!
Try setting that Snickers board with a directional stance if you want to play around with your carving, Knapton doesn't go as deep as physically possible on his frontside carves because of the stance he rides (he probably knows and accept this trade off due to how fun it is to shred switch). A friend of mine who carves hard boots can literally carve full circles both ways.
Thank you for the tips!
Ryan also runs really big sidecut diameters to stabilize his backside turns and avoids the hops mid arc. That makes circles pretty tricky unless you roll up on just the tail at 7-9 oclock.
Your spirituality overshadows everything, even snowboarding
for the love!!
This is so nice to watch. Ive been riding for 8yrs and still too scared to pop a 3. I can easily do 540s on rollerblades, and ice skates but for some reason, i have this major mental blockage attempting it on a board. Ughh
Keep at it!
Y'all are both legands. I wish I could heart this. Don't get me wrong the park is cool too. But I love hard charging and crazy carving.
True
Love it!!
I swear he's actually getting better w age.
Hahah facts
Gotta get smoother with your flow so you dont blow
Literally a snickers bar! You love to see it
Hahahha
Holy edge control Batman! That’s amazing!
Legend!
Fantastico. Te felicito, muy buen video y tu tecnica se acerca a la perfeccion.
Saludos Patagonia
Chile
Ayy muchísimas gracias!! Todo amor!
Saw you again at loveland today!!!! Love catching up with ya and watching you throw down in the same parks as me bro!!!! Always a pleasure homie!
Yo big love Austin!!!
Dope video with the legend knapton !
Thank you!
@@CaseyWillax yewwwww!
As Buckhouse would say, so sick!
Yewww!
RK is an inspiration.
Facts
one from the archive, for the algorithm & stoke ✨
For the dream!!
Dude Ryan is such a dope dude, love the collab
Big love
such a nice bro RK is too!
Fo real!!
Ryan so smooth with it!
right
that 360 from toe edge burnt me some of my cells o.O . 8:52
Cool.
Hahaha
He definitely shreds and rips up the hill. To pieces!
Yoooo
Savage!
Ledge! His effective edge is 100 percent of the board!14:15 Hell yeah dude!
Hahah right!!
Sick I've been looking for Ryan's channel for the last year but forgot his name. Legend
Woooo guy is a god
8:21 is dangerous livin', let me tell you that move had better go well
Sick as always. The dream is real!
yewww!
cleanest side slip in the game......
hahaha
ylts the sswfdcd (snickers select wide format directional carver dream) yeahhhhhh
ftn
plus ryan knapton is a legend, that dude carves more than ryan kapton himself lol, how is that even possible
im dreaming too hard
ftd
hahahahahahahahaaa
THE CROSSOVER TO END ALL CROSSOVERS lets go baby
hahahha
Dooood sick video! You an rk throw it doooown!
Mobbin!! Thank you!
boys looked absolutely SMACKED at the end lmao
Quality stuff
god dang graceful 360s
Boss
8 months later and Casey almost double subscribers.
Keep up the good work 👍
Heavy!! 🙌
Yes yes he is
FTD!
Roll that bad board on its side and show the bottom of your board to everyone. Nice carving!
Hahahaha
I mean its tough to say with snowboarding who the best is. Cause there is so many variations to it. Ive never really heard of anyone being the best of all aspects/styles of snowboarding. Some people are really good at park tricks, Some on the pipe, etc.
This guy goessss tho
@@CaseyWillax Oh no doubt he is one of the best
Looking side by side edits. It's amazing to really appreciate the editing skills that you have gained along this journey. Stoked to think what another season of shredding will do.
Edit. Knapton filming however is unreal.
Heavy!! Thank you!
Whoa. Insane toe side carve. Dang.
legend!
guys an absolute wizard
Hahah
11 Months later you're at 68,6k subs - get it man!
Psyching!
RK really just lies down when he deep front carves
Also how do I learn to carve like that
Peep his channel!
the guy can turn for sure, no question about it, and I respect his ability as a rider. Having said that, to imply he is the current best snowboarder in the game because of his carving on blues at Breckenridge with a custom board that is spec'd out with the stiffest flex and deepest side cut imaginable is downright disrespectful to hundreds of snowboarders worldwide. I created this account just to respond to this video, as I nearly fell over when I read the comments. Quite literally, hundreds of snowboarders can carve exactly the same way he does in this video using his spec'd out board. You're a cool dude Casey, and I enjoy your videos, but what are you and everyone else in the comment section talking about? To quote Mugatu, "I feel like I'm taking crazy pills!"
hahah cant believe you made an account for that comment. Your stoked!!!
exactly. It's embarrassing the lack of knowledge 99% of the posters on here have about the sport. Cool carving on the greens on a resort but when Ryan can ride a line down the Himalayas on a near vertical slope like JJ maybe we'll talk. And then I can name 30 others who would be mentioned waaaaaaaaay ahead.
Thank you. My head practically explodes with the unwarranted gushing about low level riding on greens.
My 2 best snowboarders! Absolutely madness!!!!!!
Yeww!
You are living the dream....
Tore my ACL right before the season... it’s going to be a long year
your goinng to be better than ever soon. no doubt
that nose grab press spin thing at 7:38 blows my mind.
Right!
Holy shit , actual snowboarding!!!!
Heavy!!!!
This is a thing of beauty.
Ryan can use a snowboard to put lines in the snow like no one else!
Stright up!
Now take him into the park!😆
Ryan Knapton can ride park actually ! I'm also pretty sure he used to be sponsored by burton for a long time, so a former Pro!
✪ Peace 💔 Yeah he used to be a big pipe rider back in the day I’m pretty sure
RedHyphen he was!!
Hes a beast!
Love Ryan's style! Smooth as butter!
Hes epic!
Casey you should try out the twin pig. The 154 is 27mm wide and rips the entire mountian with no drag. I also wear a 12 boot.
Epic!
Casey is awesome, and Ryan is simply a smooth feather.........
Ayyyy
Two legend shredding together.... totally insane!!!!
FTD!!
great vid!
Yaaaa
TY!
Sooooo weird hearing and seeing someone with the same last name known for carving and not knowing about them after 21 years of riding. Wtf. Awesome vid
Crazy!!!
Capita needs to make RK, this man a board.. light board
lets go!!
This was so dope!! More collabs!
Yewyeww!!