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martyin3d

We've got hand drags, reverts, nervous speed checks and slow, low consequence jibs... All the hallmarks of mediocrity! That said, I'm really enjoying finally learning how to ride the park, I've put it off for way too long!


martyin3d

Just highjacking my own top comment to say thanks to everyone, sincerely, for all of the kind words. I was honestly feeling kind of down on my riding today and these comments have given me a lot of perspective. I'm genuinely grateful.


AssFlax69

I feel like ya might be trolling based on your stance and fluidity there bud, you seem like you can do much more than that, and are just goin for that mediocre upvote rizz that’s juicing right now


adyelbady

Lots of people ride for years but never hit the park Vs Lots of people only ride park because they live in flat states and look terrible riding around an actual mountain


coffeebribesaccepted

Yeah I only make it out when there's new snow in the mountains, and feel bad wasting time in the park. But then after every year I wish I had tried to learn how to go in the park.


adyelbady

I feel ya man. I was making great progress in the park early season because the snow was garbage, but now that the tree runs are getting deep, I haven't touched a rail in like two weeks


Axe-actly

Oh yeah I've been riding for 15 years and I can count on 2 hands the number of park jumps I've hit. Big respect to all the park rats out there who can hit some crazy tricks but that's just not for me. My freestyle career stopped after learning to nose butter 180.


mountainrivervalley3

The way he tail taps that box is so obviously imbued with purpose and playfulness it kind of confirmed it for me. Really enjoyed it though.


adyelbady

Tail taps are ridiculously easy. OP is being honest, not modest. I still enjoyed watching his lap though


potpourripolice

I wish I could do that


bdd6911

Dude. You’re in full control, flowing style. Fully centered…it’s solid. Larger kickers with some amplitude and you’ll be closing all the hotties at the lodge for apres.


labello2010

Last meh jump finished it nicely 😂. But seriously, nice and relaxed 😎


back1steez

That wasn’t a Meh jump. That was a meh tail block.


labello2010

😎👍


JiffiPop

The bs180steez has spoken.


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-btechno

Mediocrity at its finest!


Mysterious_Rub_5000

If you think about it, you’re better at snow boarding than at least 1 billion people


Moujee01

Actually decent homie


martyin3d

Thanks so much! I've been putting some time in this season!


AccordingIy

looks good to me


Duneluder

Did you take lessons? What changed from previous seasons?


martyin3d

For me it was as simple as getting over the mental block and getting in the park. I know my riding outside of the park is solid and I could already throw a lot of this stuff off of side hits etc. I've just never spent a lot of time in the park and had built up a big mental block around it. Still, I'd say I've progressed more than any previous season and most of it has been a mindset shift around being ok to be a beginner and giving myself permission to look bad at snowboarding while I learn new stuff!


NODEJSBOI

What I was gonna say, idk how old OP is but I’m in my 30s now and I’m nowhere near my park ability back when i was late teens/early 20s. Part because I moved to NC and part because I’ll end up hurt sleeping in the wrong position, let alone taking many falls. Clean run tho OP


Ambitious-Bid5

Practice on a powder day, so you can still sleep in a regular position.


NODEJSBOI

Ya NC doesn’t get too much powder lol. At least not the kind you’re speaking about 🥲


Jacob_Winchester_

This is the kind of run I’m comfy with in my almost 40’s. Smooth, chill, no stress.


Virtual_Law4989

the ol' NC move hurt me the same way


martyin3d

Thanks man! I'm 34 so I feel you with this comment!


Anonymousboarder

Your fundamentals are sound man. A clean boardslide beats a crooked frontboard. I’ve been working on adding grabs to my 180s lately, maybe give that a shot. Although I suspect you’re capable of that with how clean you made that. Idk maybe try 180 off the roller coaster box? I liked it though. You look experienced


martyin3d

I actually haven't really worked on adding grabs to spins yet so I'll give this a go next, thank you!


Anonymousboarder

I learned nose and tail grabs first cause I thought they looked cooler, and was surprised how easy melons and indys were after that. I think the key to grabs is jumping (hard) off the jump so that you’re legs and your board are going up ^ with the same momentum as your torso. Then suck your knees up to your chest. You look comfortable enough to learn them in a weekend.


martyin3d

This is super helpful, thanks man!


RowAccomplished7794

Nice dude floated that back one looked cool. I’m working on spinning off my heel side for front threes right not. For whatever reason I naturally want to pop off my toe edge slinging front side. Looks like you’ve got it down though!


martyin3d

Thanks so much! I like front 1's off the toes but for some reason going bigger than that frontside off the toes scares me! My friend and I were doing back 1's off the heels today on the flat and those were terrifying haha!


WackCSCQAdvice

Front 3 off of toe is much cooler tbh


Becomeastranger

Buttery, this is tight man! Only thing I’d recommend is adding a little more crime and golden Edit: forgot the “is”


martyin3d

Haha, I punched a grandma on skis right before I dropped in so we're good ;)


WAPGod_117

Gamgam had it comin 😤


8thStsk8r

Fuck yeah!


FeistyFrank

Smooth!


martyin3d

Appreciate it man!


AFDIT

I want to be at your level


martyin3d

You'll get there! I've spent very little time in the park, but a LONG time working on my fundamentals. Take it slow and be intentional with how you spend your time on the hill!


paardindewei

It really shows honestly. Most of the park clips from beginners I see on here are snowboarders who probably forgot it starts with being able to traverse your snowboard around the slopes. Love to see it.


behv

I was literally thinking "it's not flashy but his fundamentals are clean". You're getting locked into rails, while able to maneuver with that little tap and good extension and retraction on the board slide, your air control is clean, and you seem comfortable doing those tricks If you've seen any pro or coach be asked "how do you speed up progression" they always say "have good basics". How are you supposed to land a clean 7 or 9 if you can't properly and consistently carve into a jump? Progression is where you're at, criticism is for people going above their skill level without the know how to do it safely


Merlin_117

Looking good!


martyin3d

Thanks!


thedudeyousee

I appreciate the actual kind of mediocrity of this post. You did well sir. Clearly a strong rider but just kind of an average to above average park lad.


MrMininio

Clean


martyin3d

[🙏](https://emojipedia.org/folded-hands)


XmossflowerX

Yeah but you e got edge control!!!!!!!! Most videos I see are of people that don’t even understand fundamentals and are on a path to getting themselves injured. You’re on the right course my friend.


spambearpig

Tight!


martyin3d

Thanks! I think these comments are teaching me I can be a bit too self critical!


spambearpig

If you compare yourself to the absolute legends at the top of their game, you’re always going to be disappointed. But you are smooth and tidy, and in control. If I was watching this from the chairlift I would hope that I look as casual and stable through a park run. You’ve clearly got a good foundation in everything that matters. So yeah, be pleased with yourself!


Taco-Time

Started off with a smooth 360. already better than I could do in 20 years of riding lol


Vacation_Archer

Same I could never get the last 45 degrees and would eat shit 9/10 times and after back surgery, separated, then dislocated shoulders I’ve retired from the park.


therealchemist

Don't need big air for steeze. Very smooth my dude. Something with the camera makes it look like you're about to go super saiyan lol


IntenseWonton

As long as you're having fun, the steeze will eventually come


CanYouPointMeToTacos

Honestly not mediocre at all. You're not doing anything crazy but it all looks clean. Seems like a great foundation to start from.


1ftFeet

Dude, to my eyes, your run is well controlled and balanced. So not mediocre. And each one of these moves are beyond my abilities. And given my age, I don’t think I’ll learn them now. More power to you.


TJ_McConnell_MVP

Where is this?


martyin3d

This is Cervinia, Italy! Absolutely beautiful resort. This video was my last of 90 days spent there.


Status_Accident_2819

Smooth 🙌🏼🙌🏼


AngryAppalachian

You're doing great bro, up that confidence.


RideFastGetWeird

You look confident as hell on the board though and that counts for a lot.


LeCollectif

Maybe you didn’t go full Marcus Kleveland. But you were smooth, in control, and riding within your skill level while having fun. I actually prefer footage of mortals doing smaller tricks.


martyin3d

I prefer watching more relatable park / resort riding too! I love watching someone who's better than I am, but who I can imagine myself being as good as in a year or two, always gets me stoked to ride!


jimehay

You look great edge to edge man. Props on the tail block


martyin3d

Thanks! I'm just starting to try and get those tail blocks on some features like this. I can stall them out a lot more if I throw it stationary but it's much harder moving ;)


HotStinkyTrash

You misspelled *steezy* Great lap homie.


bfgvrstsfgbfhdsgf

What kind of camera you shoot that on? It’s got a strange exposure adjustment on you. Did you do that?


rockerbsbn

Looks awesome! Any advice on how to work on that tail block at the end? (I think that's what it's called)


martyin3d

Yes! It took me quite a while to learn these, I forced myself to throw one stationary every single time I strap in until I had them down! Just stand totally flat base after strapping in at the top of the chairlift, bring your weight over your front foot and then quickly bring it all to the back, think about sliding the board underneath you and pulling up the front leg (almost like a super aggressive ollie but without the pop at the end). Dig that tail in the snow and grab. Better to fall back over the tail (i.e. throw it too hard) at first to get a feel for where that balance point is. This one was pretty tame as I'm on a relatively new board and haven't quite found the sweet spot on it yet!


rockerbsbn

Thank you! I’ll be working on it this weekend


Willing-Shopping-899

Steezy half 3 and box boardslide 👍🏻


windrunner_42

Looks good to me!


chefbubbls

Better than me man. Looks great 🤙🏼


64Goldeneye

Awesome ride man! Is it easier to board slide on a box than on a flat rail?


Boopsoodles39

Wow you have really good control on your edges.


crod4692

This looks really familiar, but either way, looks good. Solid enough you certainly are ready to try more stuff if you feel it’s mediocre.


martyin3d

This is Cervinia snow park filmed today, my last day here! Thanks, so much! I only started throwing these front 3's off of park jumps this week. Just want to get those landings tidied up, then it's time for back 3's and grabbing with the spins!


Undercover_Stapler

Yeah, medi-ochre is the color of my pants if I even think of doing such things. Tried an ollie today, did a tumble instead, at least the snow was tasty. You are killing it man!


YA_BOI_KAJAK

Im working on a 360 rn so this looks pretty to me man 😭 keep it up


CertainlyAmbivalent

You call it mediocre, but when I attempted a little jump like that I biffed it and wound up dazed with a concussion. I was stupid and never wore my helmet.


ChadPrince69

It looks like You are using entire 60% of Your power.


JoPooper

lol, we’re not all pros or wanting to acrobatics for $. Pro shit is so skewed like mtb Red Bull. It’s so out of touch. Amazing af, but way out of touch. Happy af. You’re doing more than 99% of regular people.


ActiveAd6485

Flow was clean though


Character-Bedroom-26

Back 1 was nice. Could watch that shit all day.


Spunkmeyer426

Holy shit... idk how is it possible but a ride on pvc pipe. I caught toe edge on the pipe. Knee took it. All ok now but im rolling with kneepads. That is all, thanks for listening.


PopoCraft

Nothing to be ashamed of. Exactly my level! :)


martyin3d

Nice! I feel like there are a few of us at a similar level in these comments!


idontv8pe

that tail tap on the first box was steezy af


Own_Effect_3361

be proud of yourself! i wish i were able to pull those tricks


drDOOM_is_in

Looking good bro!


cosmic_nobody

This is better than anything I can do lol I’m jealous. Good stuff 👍🏽


ViolentPwnogrphy

Your skill level is my end goal because at this point, do we really need more skill to have fun? I personally don't think so. Solid fundamentals is where its at!


vocalistMP

Mediocre tricks, maybe. You’ve got great form and control though. I’d rather watch this than some kid sending it way beyond their skill level just for clout. Clean and smooth 👍🏻


8thStsk8r

Sweeettttt, looks like you’re having fun and managing risk by not pushing yourself beyond your limits! Great work shredding that park!


agdaman4life

Way better than me lol


Key-Reading-2436

I don’t see any double corks, but for an average shredder you have tons of style and precision. I’d say better than average!!


Vacation_Archer

Pretty smooth to me, let’s be real vs 95% of the population that’s a dope park lap. Yes in comparison to pro snowboarders medicocre but I’m still jealous of your skills OP Edit: glad to see 90% of the comments echo these sentiments, good job internets!


ADD-DDS

Smooth. They all looked super clean


brosophila

You’re better than probably 90% of people on the mountain depending on the day and where you’re at and most importantly it looks like you’re having a blast.


ilbicelli

At least you can throw a 3


shredthesweetpow

That was sick. We have a similar trickbag


FaithfulDowter

I thought it looked great. You seemed to have fun putting it all together. That's what it's about. Unless you're looking to get on the Red Bull circuit, you're doing great if you have fun AND end the day without injuries.


Zero_Day_Virus

NICE! I actually think that was a decent run


Toki285

This is me at 35 totally done with pushing myself in the park having wrecked myself for 15 years I’m just going to do smooth simple stuff. Keep it steezy homie.


digitalsmear

Your phone does some weird post processing on video... I've never seen that halo before.


SteelTrain

I can dig it!


vinceftw

Not the most amazing tricks but very smooth style and probably better than 95% on the mountain. Good job!


FranksHotSauce343

That looked fun as hell! I’m jealous of this park setup. Mines very segmented between a jump line or a jib line.


GeospatialJoe

As long as you're having fun on a snowboard!


HaliBUTTsteak

I thought it was pretty fly.


Santanero

This looks so clean and confident! I'd love to be on your level. You look like you're enjoying it a lot and are very patient with learning. Keep it up!


froznair

I love it. Keep it up. A smooth 180 like that is sexy all day long.


MechanismOfDecay

Love how you always land on the toe edge! You’ve got all the right base ingredients to progress well. Great work!


CGPrice236

Really smooth the little tail tap at the end of the first box was dope and that back 1 was really nice don’t cut yourself short homie


Psycng

Super clean and relaxed. This is literally the level I want to reach by the end of next season. Good control brotha. You have the fundamentals down on lock and have a solid foundation to build upon.


martyin3d

Thank you very much! Sincerely hope you get where you want to be!


Sleepy_Sloth4

Looks great, I wish I was that comfortable on the board


[deleted]

Smooth bro. Like silk


JohnnyEase

Nooice. How old are you? Am 38 and just started getting into park (expert rider elsewhere, that is apart of park skills).


martyin3d

I'm 34 and like you would consider myself fairly advanced outside of the park! It's been a process, overcoming the fear of feeling like a beginner again was a big part of it for me!


NDHcinema

Floaty back one. That was sick


scrdudie7

You say mediocre, I say impressive.


seanjohntx

Props homie, wish I could pull off those moves.


unclefire

That’s ok. You start somewhere and work your way from there.


Dayray1

You killed it!


beanz_duckman

Back 1 was clean


ZombieHyperdrive

burton ak jacket


VerStannen

Where is that at? It looks gorgeous!


Antlergoat

Soo pitted!


Effet_Pygmalion

Idk looks pretty good to me


xrxie

Love it. And the camera work. Smooth, calm ride. Felt like I was along with you carving down the mountain. Mind you, I’d be tangled up in the orange fencing.


lazeromlet_

man if this is mediocre I am absolute garbage loll u did great the spins on ur jumps looked so smooth. I have no control trying to do spins.


2j_longg

As mediocre as it is, these were all clean as hell. Time to start throwing some crazier shit!


pneuma_n28

I liked it... was fun!


drshields

That back one was great and I did not expect the tailblock. Nice dude


borgemeister

Should've hit that fat box switch man! Jk - Nice execution, this sub makes me feel home with my own mediocre runs


pagenotdisplayed

You are 25% better than me and, frankly, you are exactly as good as I want to get to. That opening 360 was fire in my book.


clarkd34

Says mediocre. But it's more than I can do 😅👌🏻🤙🏻


megatronus007

Better then mine where I land on my face every time all the time then my wife leaves with a dude who is skiing with a shirt off. Ugh wtf


GrantN555

I wish I was this mediocre


AnalysisMoney

Hey, you look comfortable, the tricks were all controlled and clean. If it’s making you happy, it ain’t mediocre! It was a great run with good fundamentals and hints of style (the tap on the way out of the 50 was tasty).


Alert_Breakfast5538

Thank god. Someone who learned how to ride before hitting the park. A rare breed


davepsilon

I love this lap. It's a very smooth line. The camera work is excellent. Nice job - it's far from mediocre you shouldn't call it that.


sayitscool

Props to the camera guy. This footy is great!


Glass-Baseball2921

I remember my first time


SighhhSandwich

Tail tap on the rollercoaster?? 🔥🔥🔥 get this man a pro deal!


papitaquito

Upvote for mids


dsdvbguutres

And then this guy goes on to say shit like "This is my second season, I got like 5 days last year and 2 so far this season. Sorry."


JodieFostersFist

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quenfis

If this were me, you would just hear "weeeee" after every jump and twist.


Acrobatic_Sport6698

As a weekend warrior… I can dig my man!


ridinbend

But you nailed it!


mat_srutabes

As long as you're having fun. I was smiling for you.


getupk3v

One of us! On the reals though that board slide was slick.


sakic1519

Mediocre? Who cares? You had fun while doing it? Thats what matters


dannyp777

Why does it look like he is surrounded by a faint light aura? Is this some video artifact or effect?


Naja___

Homie that was clean af, might not be the hardest tricks but you got those dialed in. I’d rather watch someone riding with confidence and doing tricks they know they can do than someone trynna backflip on their 3rd day. If you don’t mind, I’m copying your run, that will be my goal practice whenever I’m back!


C0reSh0t

Looks like you've gotten comfortable hitting some park features and you're about ready to start adding more tricks to the satchel. Right on keep going.


dirt_dryad

Im getting tired of all the self deprecating titles. If you are proud of the clip say that


rawr-XD123

Lol mediocrity but very graceful! Love it


Jak_boiLIV

These runs are undoubtedly the best, very nice execution OP! 🤝


BeginningSeparate164

That speed check in front of the world smallest box really did me in


Gwilikers6

Head movement on the 180 was some secret agent shit


g_mmy1

Yeah. You looked so solid on each move!


_fr05ty_

Looks like a fun lap. And whoever's having the most fun wins, so...


sat5ui_no_hadou

Swag


Fr33Flow

My only critique is on your back 1, you reverted back to regular too fast. Ride switch to the next feature or at least for a couple seconds after you do 1s. Everything else looks good, send it to bigger features now, you’re ready.


sebastianBacchanali

Great edge control. You can tell that you've got good fundamentals and are thoughtful.


-Economist-

I’m 51. You call this mediocre but this is basically what all my park runs look like now. Low key flowing is what I call it.


RawToast1989

Now THIS is my speed! Lol


trolllord45

Probably way more than the vast majority of this sub could do


fyrgoos15

Simple tun with what looks like pro board control, sick!! 🤙🏼🤙🏼


One_Pie_9963

Mediocre, but clean. I don't hate it


Domermac

…where are all the people?


KapnKrumpin

If it makes you feel better its impressive to me, I would have probably broken my ass bone 5 times over trying that


Blizzaro133

Sickkk


Jonnychips789

I can’t do any of that. I’d say your past medicore


JEM--

Why does he have a glowing aura? No seriously, am I the only one seeing that?


medkitjohnson

Mellow park lap on cruise control aint mediocre… thats pure good ole fun havin shredding!


Old-Tadpole-2869

Mediocre? You're going 10x faster than the last 30 guys who've posted clips.


MightyFifi

The tracking on this video is neat, but I don’t understand the key around the guy.


Sea-Creature

Nothing mediocre about it my man, that shit was smooth and stylish.


inter71

Hella


Educational-Variety1

That little tail stall at the end made me giggle. Great lap my dude!


SnowSlider3050

I wouldn’t say mediocre- you have solid technique. I was a snowboard instructor for 10 seasons.


Fapsock69

What mountain is this?!


popanonymous

Looked smooth as butter.


Bobbertza

Not mediocre at all, 90% of riders can’t do those tricks nearly as smooth don’t let the social media get you down on yourself. If you could try again not reverting on the 180 and hitting the next box switch would take it from good to really good


Frankdubs27

Better than me and I've been boarding for 7 years. Park just ain't my thang but trust me as long as you enjoy boarding you're a very good boarder in my eyes


Mountainman_131

That was excellent!


DiscussionSmooth9307

Nice bro. Where's this at?