How Do You Snowboard Straight Without Catching An Edge?
• Make sure that you know where all the flat spots are before you go on a particular run. • Gather some speed before you reach the flat spot so you don’t have to push, but be sure not to go faster than you can ride safely. • Approach the flat spot while riding lightly on either your heel or toe edge, whichever is more comfortable for you. Although it appears that seasoned riders are gliding quickly on the flat surface of their boards, they are always riding on an edge. With a little practice you should be able to go straight while maintaining an edge at all times. • Do not let the board go completely flat on snow; once you are no longer gliding on your edge, it is very easy to lose control and crash. • Keep your weight centered over the board as your ride and do not twist your upper body, as this can cause you to turn. • Switch to the opposite edge (e.g., from heel edge to toe edge) as needed for steering or to relieve fatigue, but be sure to transition quickly and smoothly from edge t
