Snowboarding is one of the more popular extreme sports and one of the trickiest ones to learn as well. It is like skiing in the fact that it is done on the snow - but instead of being able to use two poles and two different skis you are hands-free and your feet are planted on one board. It requires much more balance and skill to master. Before you take your board out there on the slopes you need to know what you need and the basics of how to do it.
The first thing we want to talk about is how you need to dress when you go snowboarding. Make sure that you were a helmet that is specifically for snowboarders. Make sure it fits well and does not move around on your head or sit too low on your forehead. At the same time it shouldn’t be too tight.
If you want to keep you snowboard in great shape during the snow season and beyond, here are 5 great tips to help keep your snowboard ready when you are.
As the history of snowboarding would have it, there are many conflicting reports as to who created the first snowboard. The earliest claim is that the snowboard was invented by M.J. Jack Burchett in 1929 and was composed of a piece of plywood with horse reigns as bindings. Next, in 1963, to-be famed snowboard designer, Tom Sims created something similar to a modern snowboard as a class project. He called his creation a “Ski Board”.
Apolo Anton Ohno finished second in the 1500 meter speedskating final to equal Bonnie Blair as the most decorated U.S. Winter Olympian.
The 2010 Winter Olympic Games are almost here. Of all the races and competitions that happen, skiing and snowboarding events are some of the most exciting. In honor of the 2010 Games, we found everything you would want to know about Alpine Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing, Freestyle Skiing and Snowboarding. Now you can watch the races and know exactly what is happening.
