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Easto · 01-17-2013, 02:31 PM

A month ago I went boarding for the first time. I took a lesson and spent the day on the magic carpet bunny hill.

Today was day 2 and I took another lesson. 2 runs on the bunny hill and we were gone to the left and a larger slop (still a green).

Holy crap, what a frustrating sport this is to learn.

I am able to link skidded turns, but the last thing he had me do is try carving. Getting up on edge and holding it. Toe side I did pretty well, but heel side was a train wreck. I would always over rotate and do almost a skidded stop.

I also found myself still putting too much weight on my back foot.

Are these common beginner issues?

01-17-2013, 02:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Easto Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 115	Day 2 : Took another lesson A month ago I went boarding for the first time. I took a lesson and spent the day on the magic carpet bunny hill. Today was day 2 and I took another lesson. 2 runs on the bunny hill and we were gone to the left and a larger slop (still a green). Holy crap, what a frustrating sport this is to learn. I am able to link skidded turns, but the last thing he had me do is try carving. Getting up on edge and holding it. Toe side I did pretty well, but heel side was a train wreck. I would always over rotate and do almost a skidded stop. I also found myself still putting too much weight on my back foot. Are these common beginner issues?