How to perform a backside tail grab on a snowboard

Snowboarding: Hit the Slopes With Style

There was a time when simply riding a snowboard made you the extreme guy on the slopes. But now, with more people strapping on a board instead of skis, the stakes have been raised. Fortunately, we've lined up this video tutorial to keep you on the cutting edge. See how to perform a backside tail grab on a snowboard.

Trick: Backside Tail Grab
Difficulty: Medium

1. With straight airs, doing a tailgrab on the backside wall is a great way to stay balanced.
2. You'll want to wait until the tail off the board is actually leaving the pipe before grabbing it.
3. Remember you'll need to feel the tail of the board as the last thing to touch the wall of the pipe.
4. Once the tail of the board is in the air, you can then reach back and grab it.
5. When you have a hold of the tail in mid-air, you now start to spot your landing.
6. The grab will actually help you to rotate the board and bring it in for a smooth landing.