80. Decoding Down-Unweighting and Retraction | Commonly Misunderstood Pt. 6
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In episode 80 of 'All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding,' hosts Brian Donovan, Matt Larson, and Chris Rogers dive into the intricacies of down-unweighting and retraction, common snowboarding skills that are often misunderstood. They clarify the nuanced differences between these two movements, explore their applications in certification contexts, and discuss the technical skills required for each. The episode also includes personal anecdotes, like struggles with retraction demos, and practical advice for both freestyle and alpine snowboarding. Additionally, they touch on the importance of industry leadership, discussing whether having a CEO who rips on a snowboard adds value to a company.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:25 Listener Questions: Down Unweighting and Retraction
03:17 Defining Down Unweighting
07:07 Technical Nuances of Down Unweighting
17:15 Introduction to Retraction
21:35 Retraction in Freestyle and Carving
27:22 Practical Applications and Training Tips
31:30 Mastering Snowboard Flex and Retraction
33:18 Building Forces and Timing in Snowboarding
35:02 Analyzing Turn Techniques and Forces
37:59 Visual Differences in Snowboard Turns
39:30 Hierarchy of Snowboard Turns
40:04 Choosing the Right Turn for the Terrain
44:19 The Role of Snowboard Company Leaders
46:07 The Importance of Passion in Snowboarding
53:03 Upcoming Topics and Closing Remarks
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The snowboard podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding is a weekly podcast with AASI Snowboard National Team Members Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan. Tune in each week as we discuss snowboarding, snowsports instruction, instructor certification, and how, well, basically, we learned everything we need to know from snowboarding!
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