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| I have never snowboarded before. This is my first time snowboarding. | Gear setup Goofy/Regular Flatland work, getting used to the board Straight glides/J-Turns (only front foot in binding) Sideslipping heels and toes Turns on the same edge across the slope (Garland turns) etc.
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| I consider myself mobile on the board on one edge and might have even tried the occasional turn from one edge to the other. | Assisted (TA*) loading and unloading of lift facilities Refining side slipping on heel edge and toe edge Skidded traverse on heel edge and toe edge Assisted (TA*) turns on a blue run First individual turns unassisted Introduction to freestyle on flat terrain (Ollies/Nollies) etc.
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| I can link turns on a blue run (keeping the same foot in front and go from my heel edge to my toe edge and vice versa). | Skidded turns on a red slope Assisted (TA*) turns on steeper terrain Introduction to carving Riding fakie Ollies, Nollies on the slope Higher intensity riding etc.
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| I am comfortable on red runs, maybe even some blacks. | Learn to ride more efficient/fluide Learn different techniques to feel more comfortable in challenging terrain and snow conditions Learn how to jump over small/medium size kickers More Tricks and learn to use the terrain in creative ways Learn to ride in powder snow Higher intensity riding (carving etc.) etc.
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| I can tackle whatever the mountain throws at me and would like to get into splitt boarding and off-piste riding. | Refining riding in powder snow Information on safety, avalanches and weather How to find information and read an avalanche report How to use an avalanche transceiver How to choose a line and save stopping points Learn to use natural features etc.
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