Over the years, snowboarding has been broken down into a multitude of riding disciplines, including parallel slalom, back country and freestyle. Freestyle snowboarders, also referred to as slope stylers, utilize inclined jumps to perform high altitude maneuvers above the snow. The snowboarding pros at Transworld Snowboarding recommend keeping the underside of your snowboard parallel to the slope when landing a jump. Also, it's best to learn to jump on a compact ramp with a height of 4 to 6 feet to get comfortable with the necessary technique.
Step 1
Rotate the snowboard while on the slope and point the rounded nose toward the inclined face of the jump. Bend your knees for increased balance. Place your arms behind your back for decreased wind resistance.
Step 2
Examine the takeoff of the jump to ensure that no other snowboarders or obstacles block your path. Lean back slightly as your snowboard ascends the face of the jump. Shift the majority of your body weight onto your back foot to prepare for the jump.
Step 3
Extend your legs while jumping skyward as you near the summit of the jump. Lean forward to level out the snowboard as you ascend into the air. Raise your knees to your chest to increase the airtime of the jump.
Step 4
Grip the outer edge of the board with your dominant hand as you reach the peak of the jump. Lower your eyes to the ground to spot your landing. Keep the underside of the snowboard parallel to the ground as you descend toward the snow.
Step 5
Bend your knees as the underside of the snowboard makes contact with the slope. Rotate the snowboard horizontally with your chest facing forward. Lean onto the heel-edge of the snowboard to decrease your traveling speed.
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