In episode 88 of 'All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding,' hosts Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan delve into another episode of commonly misunderstood snowboarding terms with a focus on 'rebound.' The team discusses the nuances of rebound, its applications in snowboarding, and how it differs from retraction and redirection. They share personal stories, New Year’s resolutions for 2026, and the role of rebound in techniques such as Ollies and turns. The episode wraps up with a playful hot take on favorite fictional skiers and snowboarders from movies, with shoutouts to Johnie Tsunami and Triple X’s Xander Cage. Special mentions include the community engagement through merchandise and upcoming episode topics.

00:00 Nostalgic Beginnings and Introductions

00:53 Climate Change and Snow Conditions

01:47 New Year's Resolutions and Personal Goals

03:14 Parenting Challenges and Strategies

06:59 Motorcycle Trip Planning

11:55 Snowboarding Techniques: Rebound Explained

34:02 Flexing and Moving with the Snowboard

35:06 The Importance of Tension and Muscle Contraction

36:17 Timing and Energy in Snowboarding

38:16 Rebound and Snake Tracks Carve Drill

38:45 Squirt Turns and Rebound Techniques

44:28 Ollies, Nose Presses, and Tail Presses

45:42 Torsional Flexion and Rebound

48:05 Speed and Energy in Snowboarding

49:25 Traditional Camber vs. Hybrid Snowboards

54:24 Rebound vs. Redirection

57:07 Hot Takes and Fictional Snowboarders

01:00:38 Merch Store Shoutouts and Community

01:03:20 Chicken Nuggets 

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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!

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