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ZION Snowboards trick tips Backside Rodeo

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A ZION snowboards trick tip featuring Eric Willett. Instructions on how to do a backside rodeo.

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June 3rd, 2010 at 10:44 am

How to Cross Country Ski UPHILL — Key Tips (pt 2 of 2)

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Here are a few key tips on how to glide up a hill—my favorite part of XC, but one which balks many. Try these simple drills, then go ski behind a good skier. And take a lesson! (Part 1 showed a few general key tips.) Note: this Series shows the standard basics of rhythm and Sport/Racing. I have other videos that show Touring techniques more suited to Everyday-type Casual skiers. Caution: In this video I forget to say my favorite ski word — “glide” — enough, plus I goof up a couple ideas. I say putting your full weight on a ski lets you grip, but that’s when you glide. You grip when your feet pass each other, you drop down a bit, flex your ankle, tilt forward, then plant your foot—this “pounces” MORE than your bodyweight and lets you grip. Next glitch: I say it’s falling body weight that propels you, but it’s also a forward body ANGLE that lets you easily pole and kick to the rear, sending you gliding forward. Whew! (Check out the Why beyond the How in 1000+ indie outdoor culture articles at http://OutYourBackDoor.com … with LOTS of XC ski action!)

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June 3rd, 2010 at 10:44 am

Snowboard Trick Tips: How to Ollie

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Key Tips and progressions to scoring a big ollie on your snowboard: http://www.sierrasnowboard.com/snowboard-media.asp

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May 4th, 2010 at 1:40 am