Freestyle

Freestyle

Easy to understand progressions for all levels
Even if you are a beginner you can learn freestyle. It helps you develop your balance and makes you more in tune with your equipment. By developing your freestyle, you will be developing your overall riding ability and looking cool at the same time.
Private sessions
Whether you want to ride alone, or bring along a mate or partner to learn freestyle, Rebel Alliance can look after you no matter if you are totally new to freestyle or if you are looking to develop your skills further.
Intro to freestyle for those just finding their feet – starting with the basics
If you are totally new to the freestyle scene, Rebel Alliance will start with simple tricks like ollies, nollies and presses. These are the platforms on which most other tricks are developed. They are tech terms to describe finding the balance points on your nose and tail and then learning how to spring off them. Simple!
Learn to butter
Buttering has to be Rebel Alliance’s favourite flat land trick. Buttering is essentially riding on flat ground whilst rotating on either your nose or your tail. These tricks can be combined, and once perfected are limitless in their possibilities. They are relatively safe and look Kool and the Gang.

180’s and 360’s
Says it all really doesn’t it? But when these tricks are done well they really enable you to be able to say you can “ride”. A backside 180 is one of the coolest tricks in the book.
Boxes – 50/50’s, backside and frontside board slide
Snowboards on metal and plastic may not be for everyone but they can be fun and, like everything else, when done well look super rad! They are not super tech but some simple advice and a few progressions will get you sliding like a pro.
Jumps – learn to hit kickers
Getting air time certainly gets the heart rate up. Rebel Alliance will have you starting with side hits on the piste, then take it to the park. Progressing carefully is the key to success and not hurting yourself. Our coaches know when you are ready to step it up. We work on strong stance, balance and correct speed on the run in, as this is crucial for making it look stylish in the air and landing safely. Once you can handle the air time, you will be ready to put in some grabs. You are in good hands with your Rebel Alliance snowboard coach.
‘Shredding’ – Blending natural terrain features with high performance riding
One of the best ways to use freestyle is to blend it into your general riding. Most tricks that you use in the park can easily be used whilst you are riding around the piste, you just need to know where is safe and appropriate for the tricks you are trying to nail.