How to Snowboard 101: Skating

Lesson 2/12
Moving on a snowboard is not just confined to going downhill. Sometimes, you will need to move across flat areas with your snowboard on… and in these cases, you will need to learn how to skate. Flat areas Skating on a snowboard involves moving across flat areas, such as when you are going from mountain to mountain or going from the lodge to the lift. It takes a bit of practice to get it right, but it is a skill that you have to learn if you want to be able to effectively get around while on the slopes.

First of all, you will need to put your snowboard on by attaching your front foot with the binding mechanism. Your back foot should remain free.

Next, you will need to make forward-motion by putting your free foot forward, and pushing off with it until it is farther behind your front foot. . This will cause your board to glide forward from the movement. It is similar to skateboarding, which is why they call it skating.

There are a few things to remember though. First of all, never put your free foot in front of your secured foot. This can cause you to lose your balance and fall. As you get better, you will be able to push off with more strength, and will be able to glide for greater distances. As you improve at the maneuver, you will even be able to press your back foot against your snowboard or on your snowboard stomp pad.