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He did have beginner lessons a while back. He is as stubborn as a mule about taking lessons now that he is a teenager (we choose our battles).

When he is feeling confident he will string together nice turns. When he gets more nervous he is more likely to slow down and pause just slightly at the turn to be sure he has control.

Hopefully we find the right compromise of a board that will give him enough edge to allow him to carve across the hill without too much side slip while still giving him the confidence that he can transition into a turn without catching an edge.

I know he will have to learn more about the weight transfer requirements of a good turn as he migrates to longer board.

PS - God do I love snowboarding! Folks are often surprised to hear that I board (46 year old guy). Its not that tough once you get the hang of it and the feeling is so amazing. Wrist guards, a helmet and a butt-pad are life savers regardless of your skill level.