J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by ChicagoBob466

Trencher and chaletslovakia,

Thanks very much for your advice. I snowboarded today and concentrated on weight shifting and bending the knees. I did a lot better. Incidently, I mainly ride at Whiteface Mtn. close to Lake Placid, New York. (1980 Olympics) I grew up in Chicago (Hence the name ChicagoBob) but moved to upstate NY several years ago. I live ~ 45 minutes away from Whiteface. Just across the Lake are some well known Vermont places like Stowe, Jay Peak, Killington, etc. So I was destined to do something during the winers. We had some great powder today.
In any event, you were truly helpful and am grateful for it.

Best regards, shred on, Thanks again, Bob

Hey, I consider myself a beginner and need advice to get better. For some reason or other, when going to a heelside turn, my back foot tends to swing out causing me to be in a fakie position. i ride regular. i had thought that maybe i was supposed to be goofy, but i ride worse that way. In any event, it always seems that going heel side regular, i have to force a lot of pressure on my backfoot to keep from going fakie. is this noraml for a beginner and something that i can overcome over time ??

Man, really appreciate the advice. i would love to get better.


Thanks !!!!!!! :?: