Do you want to know how to start freebording and snowboard the streets like you shred the slopes? If so, you might want to try check this beginner’s guide and learn about freebording. A rad sport that lets you ride a board with six wheels that feels and moves like a snowboard. Freebording is sick, gnarly and intuitive for snowboarders, but it also takes some skills and practice. In this blog post, we’ll give you some tips on how to start freebording and have a blast. Let’s start with how to start freebording: A beginner’s guide.
What is freebord?
A freebord is a board that has two big wheels on each end and two smaller wheels in the middle. The big wheels are called edge wheels and they act like the edges of a snowboard. The small wheels are called center wheels and they act like the base of a snowboard. The center wheels can spin 360 degrees, allowing you to slide and carve on any surface. Find more information on our “what is a freebord” page.
How to start freebording?
To ride a freebord, you need to balance on the center wheels and use the edge wheels to control your direction and speed. Here are some basic steps to follow:
- Find a smooth and mellow slope to practice on. Avoid traffic, pedestrians and obstacles.
- Wear protective gear such as helmet, pads and gloves.
- Stand on the freebord with your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent. Your front foot should be near the front edge wheel and your back foot should be near the back edge wheel.
- Lean forward slightly to put pressure on the front edge wheel. This will make you go forward.
- To turn, shift your weight from one edge wheel to another. For example, to turn left, lean to your left and put pressure on the left edge wheel. To turn right, lean to your right and put pressure on the right edge wheel.
- To stop, lean back slightly to put pressure on the back edge wheel. This will make you slow down and eventually stop.
- To slide, lift your heels slightly take some pressure off the edge wheels. You can slide sideways or diagonally by twisting your hips and shoulders.
- To carve, combine turning and sliding. For example, to carve left, turn left and slide sideways to your left. To carve right, turn right and slide sideways to your right.
How to improve your freebording skills?
Freebording is not easy to learn, but it is very rewarding once you nail it. Here are some tips to help you improve your freebording skills:
- Practice regularly and gradually increase the difficulty of your terrain.
- Watch other freeborders and learn from their techniques and tricks.
- Join the freebord crew and meet other riders who can give you props and advice.
- Have fun and enjoy the ride!
I hope this article, how to start freebording: A beginner’s guide helps you get started with freebording. If you want to learn more about freebord, you can check out our Learn2Ride Page where you can find more advise and videos that’ll help you take over the streets quickly and safe!
