Intermediate snowboard lessons focus on a few of the most basic freestyle riding maneuvers. After mastering the elementary maneuvering techniques, test your skills with jumps and grabs. Intermediate lessons often incorporate a snowboarding course known as a terrain park. The terrain park features inclined ramps as well as fiberglass ledges and metallic rails. Wear a protective helmet while learning these intermediate tricks.
Ollie
Use the Ollie technique to boost off ramps or to jump onto obstacles in the terrain park. Cruise down the mountain slope until you reach a comfortable speed. Lean back while applying pressure to your back foot, and lift your front foot to raise the nose of the snowboard off the slope. Jump vertically off your back foot to allow the snowboard to ascend off the snow. Keep the bottom of your snowboard parallel with the slope, and bend your knees as you land on the snow.
180
Once you can consistently land the Ollie, attempt a 180-degree spin. Many novice riders prefer to use a small kicker ramp to guarantee they have enough air time. Execute the Ollie once you reach the apex of the snow-covered ramp. Rotate your shoulders to allow your snowboard to spin above the ground. To spot your landing, turn your head in the direction of the spin. Bend your knees to absorb the impact as the bottom of your snowboard touches down.
50-50
For the 50-50 slide, locate a small ledge in your local terrain park. Approach the ledge with a medium amount of speed, then use the take-off ramp to Ollie above the snowboarding obstacle. Align the bottom of your snowboard with the fiberglass ledge. Lean forward as you begin the 50-50 slide. Bend your knees to balance your stance, and extend your arms for added stability. Execute a quick Ollie as you reach the end of the ledge. Bend your knees as you land to complete the 50-50 slide.
Tail Press
The tail press maneuver requires a wide ledge in the terrain park commonly referred to as a dance floor. Approach the ledge with a medium amount of speed and Ollie above it. Lean back as the bottom of your snowboard lands on top of the dance floor ledge. Apply pressure to the tail of the snowboard, or back end, to begin the tail press. Transworld Snowboarding recommends keeping the nose of your snowboard elevated throughout the maneuver. Lean forward as you reach the end of the ledge, and bend your knees to absorb the impact of the landing.
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