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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.
699 Questions
When year did women start snowboarding?
She started snowboarding when she was 8. And officially began joining competition in 1999 at the age of 17.
idk but it must be a lot seeing how talented he is i would say may be and this is just a guesstamite but maybe about 14 hours a day
Nickname for a female snowboarder?
Nuckle Dragers is a popular nickname skiers call snowboarders.
Grom is what you would call young snowboarders that hang out in terrain parks.
Snake is someone that cuts you off entering a terrain park or half pipe.
Hucker is a snowboarder that jumps blindly or out of their ability range hoping to land that spectacular trick.
What is the age limit for snowboarding?
Generally, you can go snowboarding at ANY age. I see as young as 3 year olds zipping around on snowboards.
Most mtns actually alllow youngsters *under age 6* to ride/ski for free, with purchase of adult ticket.
It is up to the resort though for their own seperate age requirements, but according to the USASA, anyone from 3-103 can board!
Why was snowboarding invented?
To have fun. Foolish question.
There is no reason for the creation of the snowboard. An 8th grader back in the 50s created one in his shop class, and he started to make more and sell more. *It all started with the Snurfer in 1965, this guy sherman poppen created it for his daughter when she stood up on her sled. Snowboarding itself was influenced by surfing and skateboarding. Burton was one of the main brands in the beginning and is still the largest today. If you want more info just check out the wikipedia page for snowboarding and the snurfer: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowboarding http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snurfer
The snurfer really started it all. this dude sherman poppen created it when his 11 year old daughter stood up on a sled. That's how it got started. It got big when kids/people wanted to rebel against skiing. You can find a lot of information online all you have to do is look for it.
The invention of the snowboard followed the inventions of the skateboard and surfboard. For obvious reasons (different trick possibilities than on skis, awesome feel to carving, etc... ) skaters and surfers wanted to board on snow. Its as simple as that.
What will happen if the snow temp is correct for the wax you have used on your board?
The board may become less slippery, and more traction. Therefore you will go much slower. Also if you use the wrong wax temp. the wax will not form right and also slow the board down. If you want a good waxing bring the board into the shop or get a iron with a thermometer. You can also use more expensive wax that has a set temperature on the bottle.
How much is a snowboard worth?
depends on the board some of the best brands of boards are Burton, forum, rome and maybe DC boards can be really expenzive some can be around 800 to 900 dollars the Burton boards are usually around 300-600 but can also get more expensive some used boards are good too you can some good deals on used ones but make sure there not junk
Depends on the snowboard brands. I heard angels and devils only $16, dont know if it is sale or what. Maybe branded boards ranges from $300 to $900. You can catch up some online store, they are sometimes offering promos and many board are sell on sale.
How do you know what size snowboard to get a youth?
The best way to find out the size of a snowboard to get a youth would be to contact a professional snowboarding instructor. One can also find the size by going to the website "The House" and looking at the snowboard sizing charts and guides.
What are the wheels on a skateboard made out of plastic or metal?
Wheels on skateboard can be as little as 50mm and go as big as 70mm (longboard wheels) and the softness rating verys. Smaller wheels are better for flip tricks, while bigger wheels are better for ramps and cursing . Harder wheels are better for tricks, while softer wheels are better for multi terrain cursing. What you want to do is figure out what you want to do on your skateboard (your skate style), from there you can choose the wheels that works best for you. Note for bigger wheels you are going to put risers on your board to prevent wheel bite.
What does goofy means for snowboarding?
Means you ride with your right foot facing down the slope, most people ride natural, left foot forward. To test which you are stand with your feet together and eye's closed. Get someone to push you forward, the foot you push forward to stop your fall is the foot that faces down the mountain.
What is the danger of snowboarding?
well you could break a load of bones if you try to hard like a harder slope =]
get at lest 1 lesson from a friend of so =]=] U can get really hurt if ur careless. Biggest thing is wear a helmet. I fell once and hit the back of my head with a helmet and couldn't remember why i was there until that night. Image if i wasnt protected. Really the risks are worth the reward. Once u get really good you barely ever fall unless you like doing the extreme stuff like jumps and grinds. Usually, if ur experienced you will never fall going down a steeper slope. It becomes second nature like u just learned how to walk.
Can you use a snowboard for sandboarding?
Most likely.Snowboarding and skateboarding basically have the same concept. The only difference is snowboards do not use wheels and are used on snow. Skateboards do have wheels and can not be used on snow, only on concrete, etc. Also, there are similar, if not the same steps taken to snowboard/skateboard.
Where can one buy a K2 snowboard?
K2 snowboards can be purchased at a variety of locations. The official K2 website is one place to find these products. Alternatively, these snowboards can also be purchased through the online companies Backcountry and Evo.
What is parallel giant slalom snowboarding?
If you are a serious downhill ski racer then you know that you need to invest in at least two pair of skis. One pair of skis is for slalom racing while the other pair of skis is for giant slalom racing. Slalom skis tend to be shorter in length and narrower because you need to move your skis quickly. In slalom the gates are fairly close together and you need to be able to maneuver around them with lightning speed. Shorter skis allow quick movement and helps prevent catching your tip on a gate. Giant slalom skis tend to be longer and wider because you have a greater distance between gates. You want as much flat surface area of the bottom of your ski to be in contact with the snow as possible to increase your speed. The size you choose for your slalom and giant slalom skis depends on your height, preference, and skiing ability. Consult with a ski professional to help you out.
What were the first skateboard wheels made of?
The first skateboards were just a two by four nailed to roller blade trucks and they had roller blade wheels
Which ski resort is home to the Imperial Express Superchair-- the highest lift in North America?
Breckenridge
What equipment do you use and wear in snowboarding?
A snowboard, and perhaps snowboard boots.
You can get snowboards with buckles for normal shoes/boots, and you can get snowboards with click thingies, that you click snowboard boot into.
Answer:You need a lot of equipment for snowboarding. Here is the equipment that is necessary: A snowboard, Snowboard boots, helmet (optional), goggles, gloves, and bindings. You need your equipment to be fitted properly or you can get badly hurt or not perform at your 110% top.
A snowboard of course, gloves so your hands don't get cold, and goggles so nothing flys in your eyes.
Is it better to get a bigger snowboard or smaller?
It depends on what you are doing, how tall you are, and you experience level. If you are new to snowboarding you want a snowboard that is up to your shoulder. If you are just going down hills you want a snowboard that is up to your shoulder. If you want to hit jumps you want to get a snowboard that is 4 inch (7 cm) down from your arm pit.
What is the best kids snowboard?
Burton, for the begginers
It depends on what you like to do, and how much money your willing to spend. If you have loads of money, you can really hook yourself up, but some brands also offer lower priced boards without some of the "unnecessary" add-ons. I recommend talking with someone who works at your local ride shop. Not a big store like Wal-Mart.
People at your local shop want you to have fun (usually) on the mountain, and are not as worried about making the sale. Just go in and get a convo started and start telling 'em what you like to do. Tell them your price range is and they should hook you up.
Truth is, asking onlie is a bit like asking people what their favorite food is, it depends on the person, not the board.
Terminoligy, ARM YOURSELF WITH KNOWLEDGE! This is for people who don't really snowboard but want to know what some basic stuff is.
1. Freeride Basically doing backcountry, powder, steeps.
/\ DIFFERENT! You can get an all mountain which is not specific and okay for both \/
2. Freestyle Parks, jumps, jibs(spinning on the board while its on the ground)
Ride and Burton make some of the best boards for intermediate/advanced/expert boarders. If u are just beginning it wouldn't hurt to get a cheaper board. You wont really know the difference. They also make pricy but high quality bindings
Most would say the mega company Burton Snowboards, which is the world's largest manufacturer of these bad boys. A link can be found below if you want it. It depends alot on what you want to do with it. I mean, obviously you want to snowboard on it, but I'm talking Park vs. Freestyle, and taking it up to a higher level in the mountains vs. keeping it real on your local hill.
Burton is probably the biggest / best brand in snowboarding
No, Burton may be big, but it doesn't beat the high quality and kindness of Lib Tech, Lib tech skate banana is the best board out there, ride one then think of going to Burton, once you ride a skate banana you'll never go back to anything. Plus if you are not satisfied with lib tech's board, if it's not what you thought or doesn't have the right qualities, they will send you a new one plus and extra for FREE!
This more of an opinion but i prefer a Burton or a K2
a lot is personal preference, but GNU and Lib tech are companies of Mervin Manufacturing and they pioneered banana technology aka the rocker, and they created magne-traction. If you don't know what these are look it up. They make some good snowboards.
What is a difference skies and snow boards have?
Snowboarding is harder to learn than skiing. If you want to snowboard take classes.
What is the best stomp pad for a snowboard?
If you want a good stomp pad, get the Burton pad. Burton is very reliable and possibly the best brand of snowboards in the world. Its stomp pad has worked for me for 2 years, and it still has a lot of grip. You can't go wrong with a Burton stomp pad. However, there is a new stomp pad that is especially good for beginners called "Strap Pad," that is the only stomp pad that has a velcro strap that eases your ride on and off the chair lift. See strappad.com. It was considered one of the "Best New Products" at the 2009 SIA show.
