Kevin here from SnowboardProCamp.com. In this video

I'm going to teach you how to hit a jump on your snowboard. Learning how to jump will

get you riding in the terrain park

and is the first step to learning tricks. I break jumping down into four parts

the approach, take off, in the air,

and landing. Your approach up to the jump sets your speed

and lines you up for the take off. Do a few turns on your way to the jump

to set your speed. Then points your board straight and flat, toward the lip.

If you're unsure of how much speed you need for the jump, watch

other people hit it and see how many turns they take before pointing their board

straight. A good take off from the lip will set you up balance in the air.

You want to actually pop your board off the lip . This will get your snowboard

into the air with some height. Popping evenly off both feet

will keep your snowboard level in the air. In the air

you want to keep yourself compact and balanced.

Bend your knees to keep your snowboard level. Make sure that your hands are over

your nose and tail

with your head looking straight over your front shoulder.

This will keep your snowboard pointed straight.

From the air you can start spotting your landing. Get ready for the landing by extending your

legs slightly.

Then absorb the landing by bending your knees.

Ride out straight followed by a turn onto you heel edge. Turning onto your heels will

control your speed

and let you see any obstacles that may be in the way. Prepare for hitting a jump

in the park

by first practicing jumping off the flat ground and off lips

outside the park. Practicing outside the park

means there will be less risk of getting hurt and will really build your confidence.

Once you have jumping mastered

outside the park, then you'll be ready for a small park jump.

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