How to Snowboard - the basics of riding for your first day | REI

Ready to hit the slopes? We partnered with Amy Gan of the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI) to teach you the basics of snowboarding. In this video, we cover everything from your snowboard stance to making J-turns and linking your turns down the mountain. What you need to know: Stance and skating on your board - 0:35 Gliding and J-turns - 2:48 Traversing - 6:43 Connecting turns - 9:54 We also have a video on how to put on your snowboard gear—check out that video here: https://youtu.be/nkjZqq8pPWQ ---------------------------------------------------------- At Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), we love to get outside and play, and we know first-hand the importance of quality outdoor gear. We stand behind all our products with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, and we design our own line of award-winning REI brand gear and clothing. Whether you're new to outdoor adventure or a seasoned pro, we gladly share our enthusiasm for our products—and the trails, slopes and waterways where we play. Shop REI.com: https://www.rei.com/ Take a class: https://www.rei.com/learn.html Travel with REI: https://www.rei.com/adventures Learn something new: https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice Find a trail: https://www.rei.com/h/adventure-projects Read: https://www.rei.com/blog REI Membership: https://www.rei.com/membership/benefits A Co-op Films Production- Producer: Mary Beth Lavender Director: Jason Lohr-Johnson Cinematography: Jonathan Houser Camera: Corey Warren Content: Amy Gan Talent: Amy Gan Editing: Katie Van Fleet