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First Time Trying Frontside Shiftys On Snow

First Time Trying Frontside Shiftys On Snow

Frontside shifty is one of the best entry-level tricks to stylize your straight airs.

In this video, Tristan tries frontside shiftys on snow for the first time. We break down:

• Why shiftys must happen in the air
• How to take off flat base
• Why most riders land heel edge
• How to bring the board back to straight

Shiftys are an essential foundation trick before moving into backside shiftys, grabs, and spins.

If you’re landing on your heel edge or shifting too early, this will help.

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