Toeside turns

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Commit to the toe edge and hold the turn.

What coaches agree on

  • Shift your weight onto your front (lead) foot to start the turn, then even out to equal pressure on both feet as you come through it.
  • Drive your hips forward toward the toe edge as you turn so your weight stays stacked on top of the board.
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Common mistakes

  • Bending forward at the waist instead of staying stacked with bent knees is the most common toeside mistake, and it's what causes riders to catch their heel edge and fall.
  • Pointing the board straight down the fall line on the toe edge builds speed too fast, which is what makes riders panic, lean back, and slide out.
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Coach's take: Good technical detail on the toe edge, even if it's part of a bigger lesson.

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