Many tricks in snowboarding show your status on the mountain as a serious rider. Some tricks, such as aerials, are dangerous to your well-being. But such tricks as riding switch are a huge help when you get caught in a dicey situation. If you love roaming through the trees, you can't be reliant on only one side of the board. Being able to ride switch in the forest is a matter of life and death.
Step 1
Find a green route to practice on. It should have few ice patches and also be fairly wide open. If there are too many people on the slope, you are likely to hit people or cut them off.
Step 2
Begin by standing up at the top of the slope. When balanced, lift your board into the air and swing your front foot behind you. Get used to the feeling of riding switch for a moment before you begin to make your turns.
Step 3
Turn with your back leg to execute a heel turn. Because you are used to riding regular, your foot that is usually in front has more stability than your back foot for the time being. Your knees should be bent with your back straight and your arms outstretched. Try to make wide heel turns without coming to a complete stop.
Step 4
Straighten the board out after your first heel turn. Brake for a little if you need to but keep your momentum going. This is the fastest way to adjust to riding switch. Lean your body toward your toes in preparation for your toe turn.
Step 5
Turn the board with your weight on your front leg. Using your back leg to turn results in the tendency to lean back, which is not ideal for toe turns. Keep the same body position as before with the same wide turns. As you improve, the turns can become more narrow and, thus, faster.
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