All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding
81. Snowboard Boots, Cross-Training, and The Great Socks Debate | Hot Takes 4
21 Oct 2025
In Episode 81 of the 'All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding' podcast, hosts Chris Rogers, Brian Donovan, and Matt Larson share listener feedback and dive into a series of hot takes. They discuss various snowboarding topics, including the optimal snowboard boot size, effective off-season cross-training activities like foil surfing and play boating, and the best type of snowboard socks. The hosts also address listener questions about start-of-season goals, teaching switch riding, and the debate on whether Level 3 instructors should teach beginner lessons. The episode is a lively discourse filled with insights and humor, reflecting on both technical and fun aspects of snowboarding culture.00:00 Dinosaur Jokes and Golf Mishaps01:41 Listener Shoutouts and 35,000 Foot Challenge02:50 Merchandise and Halloween Costumes05:40 Hot Takes Introduction06:27 Boot Size Debate10:24 Off-Season Training: Surfing and Play Boating14:59 Foil Surfing and Air Chair Experiences19:13 Level Three Instructors for Beginners?28:01 Skiers vs. Snowboarders: Who Scratches More Snow?29:54 Stealing Tricks from Skiers31:51 The Art of Teaching Snowboarding35:42 Switch Stance: The Great Debate42:24 Thin vs. Thick Snowboard Socks51:34 Headphones While Riding: Yay or Nay?56:42 Final Thoughts and Season PrepThis Week’s Hot Take: It’s all hot takes!Next Week’s Episode: Fitz & PosnersCalls to Action:Subscribe, share, and leave a review!Check out the merch on our website: http://www.learnedfromsnowboarding.com Send your questions for future mailbag episodes to [email protected]Follow us on socials @LearnedFromSnowboardingThanks for listening and being part of our community. We love your questions and feedback—keep them coming!The snowboard podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding is a weekly podcast with AASI Snowboard National Team Members Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan. Tune in each week as we discuss snowboarding, snowsports instruction, instructor certification, and how, well, basically, we learned everything we need to know from snowboarding!Hosts: Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan Website:http://www.learnedfromsnowboarding.com Email: [email protected] Instagram:Learned from SnowboardingBrian DonovanMatt LarsonChris Rogers
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