This is a terrible idea
Posted May 21, 2012, 1:48 PM UTC
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Has anyone thought about what you could do off a monster jump with this? It would be like the 'tricky' moved in SSX.
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I cringed during this whole video. Not because of the system. But because how close they kept getting to catching edges. I was like shit shes going down... ohh okay. Oh no not again
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That's like learning to ride a bike down the road and then proclaiming that you drove down the road.
100% gimmick.
Horrible stances, no way for your feet to learn the nuances of board control and edge friction. Here's a tip for beginners, the idea is not to fall down, so why delay it.
While I'm only making an educated assumption, I would argue that using this device could cause more low impact injuries than learning how to snowboard properly.
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It's more like training wheels on a bike. If you're taking the gf for her first day and don't want to hear her complaining about how sore she is all day it's a good way to get the confidence up.
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its well worth the try, even if you're really cool!
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that was hilarious.
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As soon as I saw clip-on bindings I was done.
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I still think you need to learn the old fashioned way. Strapping in and taking a beating.
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I down voted this it's such a bad idea.
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why? for your very first day it seems great. no bailing and landing hard on your ass, instead you can just jump off the board. at that stage it's all about getting used to having snow under you. there should be some sort of leash though
It seems like a great way to introduce terrible technique right from the off. For instance, almost every single person in the video is bending at the waist -- something instructors have to drill out of beginners in my experience.
I don't think you would use it past day 1 or even the first morning. If i was a total noob and terrified of being strapped to a big hunk of wood then this would ease me into it a little nicer. I'm not saying it's for everyone but for young kids I think it's a cool option
I agree, it looks great, and not just for kids either. Would've made my first day a hell of a lot less painful!
it will also teach you to keep your shoulders and hips squared off with the board. many beginners instinctively open up their hips.
I consider myself a pretty good snowboarder and yet I bend at the waist. How do I break this habit?
going over moguls almost forces you to, as you get thrown up in to the air if you aren't bending your legs. in general you just need to get used to it, it is way more safe, stable and allows you to go faster.
Came here to say just that OP...
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