Snowboarding Trick : 50-50’swith Jenny Jones
To the rookie park rider, rails and boxes are the scariest thing ever. But don’t worry, they aren’t half as dangerous as they look. Most snowparks have at least one small, wide box for you to build confidence on, and master the basics.
How To Snowboarding 50-50's, The 50-50 is one of the building blocks of jibbing, and describes riding along an obstacle with both feet directly over the rail. It’s usually the first thing you will try on a jib, as you are basically just riding over it.
Snowboard Trick - 50-50’s Tip :
Stay smooth and loose getting onto the rail, and keep your shoulders parallel to the rail as you slide.
Snowboard Trick - 50-50’s
- The most important thing is to be balanced on the take-off, so check the run-in and kicker is flat and smooth.
- Approach the obstacle with medium speed, and an “I can do this” attitude.
- Keep your shoulders parallel to the board, and ride straight towards the box – no speed checking.
- At the take-off, pop a small ollie, just high enough to make it onto the box.
- Land on the box and focus on the end, this will help you reach it!
- Relax, knees bent, and keep your shoulders parallel to the rail. This will keep you straight.
- Lift your nose slightly as you ride off the end, and land centred and flat on your base.
