Straight Runs

Author: Jeremy Sheridan - Snowboard Instructor (CASI 2)

Straight runs are a lot of fun and a crucial skill to learn before you can ride in the terrain park. You can travel at extremely high speeds while maintaining a very stable body position. Regardless of how fast or slow you are riding, all the same principles apply. Start slow on easy terrain or towards the bottom of a run. As you become more comfortable you can gradually try steeper and longer terrain. 

Key points

• Maintain a balanced body position.


• Keep the base of your snowboard flat on the snow at all times.


• Stay perfectly aligned over your snowboard.


• Always have your ankles and knees slightly flexed (bent).


• Look and point straight down the fall line, like an arrow. Focus on the terrain ahead. 


• Relax your ankle and knee joints. This enables your lower body to work like suspension; riding over bumps becomes very easy.


• Always stay in control. Know your limits.

If you have any questions, ask one of our qualified snowboard instructors on the Boardworld Forums.