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Beginner snowboarding- freestyle board ok?

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

sevenscarabs asked: I have a couple of (noob) questions regarding snowboarding. I’m a beginner, buying my first board this weekend. I was recommended to buy a 157cm freeride board, but I’m having a hard time finding one that isn’t completely crummy. I’m living in Norway, everything is literally 2 times more expensive than the [...]

From Snowboarding Zero to Hero: Basic Pointers to Learn

Thursday, February 19, 2009

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There is much debate as to where snowboarding originated. But whether snowboarding descended from skiing or skateboarding, snowboarding is a legitimate sport that requires a descent on a snowy slope using a snowboard. It is difficult to really point out who started this fun-filled sport, but one thing is for sure: somebody will always have [...]

Powder-zones Snowboarding Anatomy

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

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Board AnatomyNose - the nose is the end that usually pointâ€™s downhillTail - the tail is the end that usually points uphillToe edge - the side of the board where your toes areHeel edge - the side of the board where your heels arebinding - the thing that binds your foot to the board.Regular vs. [...]

Snowboarding Boots: Make Sure You Get The Right Ones

Friday, January 30, 2009

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Finding the right snowboarding boots may be one of the most difficult challenges as well as a very important decision that one takes before snowboarding. The boarding boots should be comfortable to wear as they also help the wearer to perform better.There is a choice of either choosing step-in binding boots or traditional strap binding [...]

Some Terms To Help You Better Understand Freestyle Snowboarding

Sunday, January 25, 2009

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The fans of other similar sports often appreciate freestyle snowboarding too, and that might by why the sport is so popular. It is a sport for people who love the excitement, and the pleasure of speeds and flying through the air.The following is an alphabetized list of some of the key terms that you might [...]

Snowboard Gear - What you Must Have to Enjoy Snowboarding

Friday, January 23, 2009

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Snowboarding is a fun sport that requires skill, technique, energy and a bit of courage to get the most enjoyment out of it. In saying this, while you are learning the technique of snowboarding and then testing your skills by perfecting jumps or flying down a slope you need the right snowboard gear. Snowboard gear [...]

Learn to Snowboard in a Weekend

Saturday, January 10, 2009

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Is it really that hard to learn to snowboard? Is snowboarding really that hard on your body? The answer: yes and no. For the beginning boarder, sore muscles can be an issue and you might spend more time face down in the snow than on your board. Don’t let that keep you off the slopes!There [...]