Black Diamond Snow Club SB LEVELS
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 1
You have never snowboarded before. In Level 1, you will learn how to use your equipment, move on flat terrain, and also how to slide sideways and perform the "floating leaf" so you can descend green runs safely and with control.
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 1
You have taken SB lessons before and can control your heel edge, but have difficulty with your toe edge. In this lesson, you will learn the basics of turns with both edges, which will make it easier for you to avoid obstacles and descend wherever you want on green runs.
LEVEL 3
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 4
You can control your heel and toe edges, but find it difficult to complete turns, especially when coming from heel to toe, either because you are going too fast or because you are afraid of falling. In this lesson, you will review the basics of turns, directional control, and refine your technique on green runs.
LEVEL 4
LEVEL 4
LEVEL 4
Linking turns comfortably on all green runs, ready for red runs. At this level, you will learn to perfect your turns so you can start skiing down steeper green runs and easier red runs. You will learn the shape and size of turns for greater control. If the instructor deems it appropriate, you will also begin exploring the Freeride and Freestyle.
LEVEL 5
LEVEL 4
LEVEL 5
Able to ski down red runs, with basic Switch skills and basic Snowpark skills. This level focuses on varied terrain (exploring freeride) and developing skills to ski all over the mountain (exploring carving). You will also expand your skills in the snowpark (exploring freestyle).
LEVEL 6
LEVEL 4
LEVEL 5
Able to demonstrate carving, skiing in powder, through trees, and off-piste with ease. Able to ski safely in the snowpark and perform grabs, board slides, and 180-degree turns. Switch downhill on red runs. Here's how to be a proactive rider instead of a passive one. Weight-off turns, race training, and using the terrain to your advantage.
Black Diamond Snow Club SKI LEVELS
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 1
Never skied before. At this level, you will learn to use your equipment, familiarize yourself with gliding down the slope for the first time, and stop using the wedge technique.
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 1
Have taken ski lessons before and know how to stop. You are able to wedge and change direction. Level 2 focuses on improving your wedge turns so you can control your speed on GREEN slopes, avoid obstacles, and go wherever you want.
LEVEL 3
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 3
You confidently wedge and make linked turns. You begin to experiment with parallel skiing on green slopes. At Level 3, your instructor will help you turn with your skis in a more parallel position. This will reduce strain on your legs and allow you to ski faster with greater control on GREEN slopes.
LEVEL 4
LEVEL 5
LEVEL 3
Can Ski completely parallel on all green runs, and almost parallel with some wedging during turns on red runs. A Level 4 lesson will refine your turns so your skis remain parallel at all times. This will give you the confidence to ski on steeper GREEN runs and easy RED runs.
LEVEL 5
LEVEL 5
LEVEL 5
Can Ski completely parallel on all red runs, and almost parallel on black runs. You can ski off-piste, in small moguls, and experiment in the beginner snowpark. At this level, your instructor will focus on techniques such as edging and carving to give you more grip while skiing. This will strengthen your ability to control speed and help you ski on RED runs. You can also start on groomed BLACK runs.
LEVEL 6
LEVEL 5
LEVEL 5
Can Ski confidently parallel on black runs. You are able to make short parallel turns and experiment in moguls, trees, and powder. You are capable of skiing in snowparks. Level 6 focuses on tactics and variations in the size of your turns so you can control your speed and feel comfortable on steeper red and black runs and off-piste terrain.