Question: Practicing 360/900 spins at home - technical advice needed
Hi everyone,
I’m 17 and I’ve fallen in love with Snowboarding (specifically Halfpipe) only 3 months ago. I have a background in Skateboarding, which helps with my balance.
Due to my location, I have ZERO access to snow, so I’ve been training daily in my room (Dryland).
- I can consistently land 180s and 360s (both Regular & Switch) on the floor with solid stability.
- I can perform 900s, though they aren't 100% consistent yet, but I'm putting in a lot of hours to perfect them.
My national federation is currently looking for new talent. They have very few members (less than 15 total), and the application only requires sending a video of our skills.
My question is: Based on your experience as coaches or pro riders, if I submit a high-quality video showing my 180s, 360s, and 900 attempts on flat ground (no board/no snow), will it be enough to show "elite potential"?
Will coaches be impressed by the air awareness and rotation speed developed in a bedroom, or will they dismiss it because I haven't touched snow yet? I really want to know if my "Dryland" video can be my ticket to getting professional support and finally hitting the slopes.
Thanks for the honest feedback!
(sorry if there are any mistakes in English, it is not my first language)