How do you do a 50-50 on a snowboard?

How do you do a 50-50 on a snowboard?

The 50-50 is a basic snowboarding trick when you start freestyling. It consists of sliding on a box or rail. But how do you master it? We’ll explain everything!

When you want to start snowboarding boxes and rails, you begin with the 50-50. It's a basic trick that consists of sliding on the module, with your snowboard flat, facing the slope.
Here we explain how to master it:

In this video : How to do a 50-50 on a snowboard

START ON A WIDE BOX

If you start on a wide box you can learn how to ride the module without having to do an ollie.
Practise and repeat the move several times on the same module, increasing your speed before moving on to more advanced modules.

  • How do you do a 50-50 on a snowboard?

    BEFORE TAKING THE MODULE

    Control your speed as you approach the box and keep your board flat pointing down the slope.

  • How do you do a 50-50 on a snowboard?

    ONCE ON THE BOX

    Keep your shoulders parallel to the board. You can use your arms for balance.

  • How do you do a 50-50 on a snowboard?

    LANDING

    Land with the board flat and both feet on the ground at the same time. Bend your knees to soften your landing. 

How do you do a 50-50 on a snowboard?

CHALLENGE YOURSELF TO MORE ADVANCED MODULES

With practice, you'll be able to do a fifty-fifty on a narrower box or rails. Rails require more balance, good speed control and the right approach angle.

Next, you can add an ollie as you enter the 50-50, coming in slightly to the side, still keeping parallel to the box or rail. 

You are now well placed to do a successful 50-50.
That's the theory, now it's time to put it into practice!

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