The Simple Mistake Ruining Your Jumps
Taevis Kapalka
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A simple mistake I see almost everyone make when learning how to jump is lifting their legs too early.
It might seem like a small thing, but it can completely change your jumping mechanics. Instead of absorbing the end of the takeoff, you want to keep extending through the lip until your tail actually snaps off the end. Once you're in the air, then bring your legs up to you.
In this video, I break down why lifting your legs too early kills your height, shifts your balance, and makes it harder to control yourself in the air. I also explain why jumping with less explosive movement can actually make it easier to get consistent height.
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The Simple Mistake Ruining Your Jumps
Taevis Kapalka
2,397 views
Get Online Coaching From Me Here: Patreon: SnowboardingExplained
A simple mistake I see almost everyone make when learning how to jump is lifting their legs too early.
It might seem like a small thing, but it can completely change your jumping mechanics. Instead of absorbing the end of the takeoff, you want to keep extending through the lip until your tail actually snaps off the end. Once you're in the air, then bring your legs up to you.
In this video, I break down why lifting your legs too early kills your height, shifts your balance, and makes it harder to control yourself in the air. I also explain why jumping with less explosive movement can actually make it easier to get consistent height.
Boards: https://www.nitrosnowboards.com/
Clothing: https://snowears.com/ Use code: taevis15 for a discount.
Goggles: https://www.zealoptics.com/
Face Masks: Airhole: https://endeavordesigninc.com/
#learntosnowboard #taeviskapalka #snowboardingexplained
I personally really delay this process because moving your legs is your best way to rebalance.
So I like to jump, feel how balanced I am in the air and then I bring my legs up in a way to compensate for any mistake. I made off the lip.
It’s really hard to adjust your momentum with your legs sucked up towards your chest.
Get a good pop bring your legs up grab and then enjoy a ride
It’s a 3 step process, so don’t try to do it all at once😁