APENEWS: Rambe Reveals Road From Falling to Flying!
By H.R. Rambe · 9/8/2025
From Falling Leaves to Flying High: A Guide to Snowboard Progression – By H.R. Rambe
Greetings, fellow riders! H.R. Rambe here, bringing you the latest from Ape News on conquering the slopes. I’ve been observing humans attempting to defy gravity on snowboards for quite some time now, and let me tell you, it's a spectacle! Many start…less than gracefully. But with the right progression, even the most uncoordinated can find their flow.
Today, we're diving into a guide to the top ten tricks, a pathway from tentative first steps to truly impressive aerial maneuvers. Forget aiming for a 1620 right away – that’s asking for a faceplant. We're building a foundation here.
It all starts with control. Forget the fancy spins for a moment. Mastering the “Falling Leaf” – slowing down and traversing across the slope – is essential. It's a 1/10 difficulty, but it’s where every rider begins. Once you've got that, focus on maintaining balance on different terrains, and the oh-so-important "Penguin Walk" - a surprisingly effective way to navigate flat sections! Seriously, watch the speed on that penguin walk, it’s a competition in itself!
Then comes the “Tail Press”. This isn’t just about looking cool (though it does help), it's about building edge control and balance, and a great first step on the path to more complex maneuvers. A Frontside 180 without a jump (around a 2-4/10) is a fantastic way to start getting comfortable with rotation.
Now we're talking about jumps! A 360 with a jump is a great starting point – getting that rotation feel. From there, the sky’s the limit… literally! A Front Flip with snow contact is a good confidence booster, but the real challenge comes with the Front Flip without touching down.
Advanced riders will start to experiment with carving. Forget gentle turns; we’re talking Eurocarving at angles of 60-80 degrees! That's where you separate the good from the great (4-6/10 difficulty).
And for those truly seeking to push the limits? Well, the options are endless. Tomahawks, Supercats, and those gravity-defying 1620 jumps are reserved for the most skilled (and perhaps slightly insane).
I’ve been digging around for resources, and I’ve found some helpful spots. Burton.com has a solid guide to getting started, and there’s an older YouTube video from way back in 2015 that lays out a decent progression path. I also saw a Reddit post from last year with some good discussion. (Links at the end of this report, naturally.)
Remember, progression is key. Don't try to run before you can walk… or, in this case, snowboard. Build a solid foundation, practice consistently, and most importantly, have fun!
Until next time, stay wild, stay safe, and keep those edges sharp!
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