How do you land a jump on a snowboard?

Keep your weight centered, bring your knees up slightly in the air, spot the landing and touch down on both feet with the board pointing straight down the landing slope. Bend your knees and ankles to absorb the impact, then ride out and clear the landing.

How do I get more air on a snowboard?

Height should come last. Make every landing on the smallest jumps controlled first, then add a stronger pop and tuck. Bigger features and more speed raise the risk, so move up gradually and with a qualified freestyle coach.

How fast should I go into a jump?

It depends on the jump, the snow and the conditions, so there’s no single answer. Watch other riders, roll past the feature first and ask a coach. Overshooting the landing is more dangerous than landing on the table.

How do I get over my fear of snowboard jumps?

Treat fear as information. Start on the smallest features, practice ollies on groomed runs, take a park lesson and only move up when the current size feels routine. Skipping a jump that doesn’t feel right is always an option.

Should you lean forward or back when you jump on a snowboard?

Neither. Stay centered over the middle of the board from the approach to the landing. Leaning back on the take-off or in the air is one of the most common reasons riders land on the tail and slide out.

Can beginners jump on a snowboard?

Once you can control speed, stop reliably and ollie on groomed runs, you can start on the smallest park features. NSAA says XS parks are a great place to start and recommends a park-specific lesson.

Next-level skills

Start small

Learning to jump on a snowboard

To do jumps on a snowboard, start on the smallest features in the park, watch others and inspect the jump, ride a straight approach with a flat board, pop gently off the lip, tuck your knees and land on the landing slope with both feet. A freestyle coach makes each step safer.

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