My pesonal opinion is that style is more about control. When I finanaly learnt how not to "kick my turns" I found it far easier to manage the black slopes and throw myself of kickers with out killing myself. I also felt that my confidence in my ability grew massively. I no longer panicked when I got to the top of the chair lift thinking oh crap I have to get off now. I also no longer thought "oh no i have to go down THAT?"
I was also able to go alot faster and stop quicker once I learnt about "style" or good board control.
I know this is going to sound like a cruel and unusual punishment for all snowboarders alike but if you want to perfect your style go to a dry ski slope as it has absolutely no give what so ever. So you cant be sloppy with your turns. IT WILL make you cry at first through pain and flustration but once you crack it ITS AMAZING because your snowboarding will improve massively and your confidence will increase and most importantly you will have a better time!
