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Keep Your Snowboard Moving There are a number of basic rules that you should adhere to while snowboarding that will make things a lot easier. One of them is something that may not occur quickly to mind. You should always try to keep your snowboard moving. [VIEW ARTICLE]Comments RSS Feed For This Article: 
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Subject: RE: Keep Your Snowboard Moving
I would have to respectfully disagree...
It is very possible to stop and remain upright on a snowboard. One way is to use soft snow conditions in your favor and use your sideslip (stopping motion) to plow a bank of snow that supports your weight; in hardpack or icy conditions, once stopped you can try to kick your back edge into the snow, carving a ledge of sorts to get the support you need.
Snowboards do limit our leg movements, but not as drastically as you describe. Snowboards for the most part are not stiff, rigid planks of solid wood; they are purposely manufactured to maintain a certain degree of flexibility, both longitudinally (length-wise) and torsionally (heel to toe).
It is very possible to manipulate each leg independently, in fact snowboard lessons are centered around teaching new riders to control their boards using their ankles, knees and hips rather than relying on their upper body.