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Snowboarding

A winter sport utilizing a single wide board, snowboarding is often featured in extreme sports competitions. Many of the tricks are similar to those done by skateboarders and are quite spectacular.

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How do you prep to do a flip on a snowboard?

Back flip=stay low and once hit jump, pull back with legs and this will carry your body...don't swing your legs over your head.

Go to Gunstock Mountain in New Hampshire, only 1 1/2 hrs from Boston. They have this really big air bag where you can practice flips and jumps with super soft landings. It's the kind those Hollywood stunt actors use falling from 10 story buildings.

What is the difference between waterproof and weatherproof?

Waterproof that if water gets on something it wont hurt it and weather proof is if something is in the weather it won't mess it up. I think that's what weather proof means

You are snowboarding at Marmot Basin and you travel 600 m in 30 seconds What is your velocity?

20 meters per second is the speed--velocity would require direction data, as well. Velocity is a vectored quantity.

Are sierra snowboards good?

Sierra has their boards made by Burton. In my personal opinion, hate the company, but having the biggest market must mean something.

Are snowboards more expensive than surfboards?

The prices of snowboards and surfboards tend to be about the same. Surfboards are a lot larger, so one would think they would be more expensive. However, when buying a snowboard, it's important to remember that one will also have to buy boots and bindings to keep oneself attached to the board at all times.

How do you find the right size snowboard?

When you stand against it, it should be between your chin and start of your nose.
They say a snowboard should measure in between your chin and nose standing up. Example a 6 foot tall person should by a board that measures between a 156-159
The best way to determine the size of board you need is by your weight. Just google snowboard weight sizing chart and it should be fairly easy to find one.
My son is 5 foot 3 inches and weighs 105 lbs what size snowboard should i buy
It depends on your height. When you are renting a snowboard, the employee will measure your heigth and then give you the snow board that fits you the best. If you are buying a snowboard they do the same thing.

Are k2 snowboards any good?

im gonna say they are alright...definitely not the best tho...if you are looking for the best i would recommend Burton as the first choice and ride or forum as backup choices

Another answer- I would definitely recommend K2 I ride a K2 and I have riden many types of boards. I really enjoy my K2 a whole two years without any major damage to the board, plus the have great designs. Great edge, great flex, high quality. Nice boards.

What are some sports they played in Brazil?

Soccer, swimming, basketball, vollyball, Formula 1 (also other kind of car competitions),

atletism, handball

and many others too... but these ones are the main sports practiced in Brazil

What kind of maintenance do snowboards need?

Snowboards will need basic maintenance to help maintain and extend their lifespan. Boards should be cleaned daily after use with a special base cleaner and a cloth to wipe the surface. If the board contains small gouges, they can be repaired at home with a P-Tex candle. Also, it is important that the board is waxed regularly.

Who is Maria Burton?

Maria Burton is the adopted daughter of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.

After giving birth to three children, Elizabeth Taylor was not able to have anymore children. Therefore, she and Richard Burton adopted a German girl, Maria. She was born in Germany in 1961. Maria has a deformed jaw when she was born, but it was fixed while she was still a baby. The adoption was completed in 1964.

What awards did Torah bright win?

smokinist body 2009 and the Jake welch hotness award

Where can one find snowboard shops in France?

There are snowboard shops all throughout France. Some of the most popular snowboard shops in France include Rider Family, Snowbeach Warehouse, and Namaste.

What is the best snowskate?

The best compony for a snowskate is for sure Ambition. Either Ambition or an Icon. But i suggest ambition. But what ever you do dont buy a premier. They are floppy peices of plastic that are rediculous to ride. They are cheap in cash but cheap in quality by alot. Here is ambitions website

http://www.ambitionsnowskates.com/

How much do snowboard goggles cost?

It depends on the quality of glasses you want. They can cost anywhere from 10 dollars to 100. It also depends on where you buy them. If you buy them off ebay.com or craigslist.com then they would be used and cheaper but if you buy them off of a site specifically for snowboarding or even a snowboarding store then they would be more expensive: http://www.overstock.com/Sports-Toys/Goggles-Helmets/2237/cat.html.

How much of the wax do you scrape off a snowboard base?

You want to scrape of almost all the wax leaving a thin coat.

Where is the best place to go snowboarding?

It really depends on where you live. If you live in the northern part of the united states. id recommend searchmont resort, or buttermilk resort, if youre a begginer, i would recommend buttermilk, because its hills, are much smaller and shorter. If youre a good snowboarder, id reccoment searchmont, because its a really fun hill, and good for just riding, or they have an awesom trick hill, with many jumps, and also a really good resort.

Would a UK 9 need a wide snowboard?

no! wide boards suck! dont get a wide snowboard. only US 11.5 and up need wide snowboards, they have a lot of lag, and no pop, regular is for you!

Are there any indoor snowboard facilities or dry-training centers in southern California?

The is a dry snowboarding place called Virtual Snow in Santa Monica, CA Here is the link. http://www.virtualsnowla.com/. They also have plans right now to build a snowboarding facility in Morgan Hill Northern Cali.. Not southern but its something. I keep hearing about this place near Sac that has indoor snowboarding but i have yet to find it online.. Hope this helps.

What collage did shaun white go to?

Shaun white did not attend collage, but instead he chose to pay more time and attention to snowboarding and skateboarding, and judging from all that gold, I'd say it was a pretty wise decision