Slowing down on a snowboard is accomplished with a move called the side slide, or snow plow, which involves putting pressure on the heels. Keep the toes up in the air when slowing down with help from the manager of a sport shop in this free video on snowboarding tips. Expert: Matt Hall Contact: www.outspokin.com Bio: Matt Hall is the service manager at the Outspokin Bicycle and Sport shop in Newbury, NH Filmmaker: Adam Brisbine
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Snowboard pants are ranked with the numbers 5000, 10000, 15000 and 20000 MM, depending on the level of waterproofing.
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A snowboard can get contaminated with salt, road debris or transmission fluid. Find out how to resurface a snowboard through light grinding and sanding with help from the manager of a snowboard store in this free video on snowboarding gear and equipment.
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The process of fittings snowboard bindings has a lot to do with what kind of board the snowboarder has, and whether or not they are on a four-hole pattern board. Learn about the bolt patterns of snowboard bindings with help from the manager of a snowboard store in this free video on snowboarding gear and equipment.
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The most common snowboarding injuries include a broken wrist, fractured skulls, concussions, broken tail bones and bruising. Prevent injuries while snowboarding by wearing helmets and wrist guards with help from the manager of a snowboard store in this free video on snowboarding gear and equipment.
Continue reading...Tuesday, February 24, 2009
The desired length of a snowboard depends on the weight of the snowboarder. Use a short snowboard when trying to perform tricks with help from the manager of a snowboard store in this free video on snowboarding gear and equipment.
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The recommended length of a snowboard is generally determined by how much the snowboarder weighs. Pick out a snowboard that fits a personal snowboarding style with help from the manager of a snowboard store in this free video on snowboarding gear and equipment.
Continue reading...Wednesday, February 18, 2009
The process of fitting a snowboard depends on the size of the mountain and the style of the snowboarder. Pick out a snowboard to fit a variety of conditions, such as icy or powdery, with help from the manager of a snowboard store in this free video on snowboarding gear and equipment.
Continue reading...Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Snowboard boots are 100 percent water-proof on the outside, they contain a supportive sole made of EVA material, and they have quick-lacing systems.
Continue reading...Wednesday, February 11, 2009
In order to sharpen snowboard edges, a basic snowboard edge filing tool is needed. Run a snowboard edge filing tool from the nose of the board to the tail, and avoid applying too much pressure, with help from the manager of a snowboard store in this free video on snowboarding gear and equipment.
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