Snowboarders borrowed the design of the quarter-pipe ramp from the skateboarding community. While the skateboard quarter pipe is constructed of wood, snowboarders carve the ramp out of deep mounds of freshly fallen snow. The quarter pipe features a sloped design as well as a 1- to 2-foot vertical section near the top of the ramp. According to Transworld Snowboarding, some of the largest quarter pipes in the United States measure 35 feet high and 100 feet wide. Utilize the sloped wall of the quarter pipe to practice high-flying spins and grabs.
Step 1
Wear a properly sized snowboarding helmet when riding in a quarter pipe. Extend the helmet straps under your chin and connect the buckle. Insert your boots into the snowboard bindings and tighten the safety straps.
Step 2
Bend your knees for balance as you ride toward the quarter-pipe ramp. Place your arms behind your back for decreased wind resistance and increased speed. Lean back slightly as your snowboard begins to ascend the wall of the quarter pipe.
Step 3
Lift your front foot as the nose of the snowboard nears the top lip of the ramp. Jump vertically off your back foot as the tail of the snowboard reaches the apex of the quarter pipe. Raise your knees toward your chest to increase the air time of your aerial jump.
Step 4
Lean forward to ensure the bottom of your snowboard remains parallel to the top deck of the quarter pipe. Extend your dominant hand downward to grab the outer edge of the snowboard. Hold the grab as you descend toward the wall of the quarter pipe.
Step 5
Release your hand from the edge of the snowboard and extend your legs. Lean forward as the bottom of the board makes contact with the inclined wall. Bend your knees to absorb the impact of your quarter-pipe jump.
Things You'll Need
- Snowboard helmet
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