No matter if you’re learning a new trick on a big jump, or are a beginner heading down a steep slope, try to stop for a moment and picturing yourself succeeding at the trick, turn, jump or run. It not only makes you think through your next move, but acts as positive reinforcement and will help you to achieve your goal.
Visualising is not just for Olympians at the top of their game, but can often help riders see the difference between being a good snowboarder and a fantastic one. Or, at the very least a bad and better one.