Tag Archive | "supplies"

Snowboarding Gear : About Snowboard Clothing

Monday, November 23, 2009

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Snowboard clothing usually consists of a waterproof jacket, pants with adjustable waists, boots, gloves and a beanie. Find out how to keep dry and warm while snowboarding withhelp from the manager of a snowboard store in this free video on snowboarding gear and equipment. Expert: Andy Varner Bio: Andy Varner has been the manager for 14 years at the MAX snowboard shop at the base of Park City Mountain Resort.

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Snowboarding Gear : How Do I Resurface a Snowboard?

Thursday, April 9, 2009

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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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Snowboarding Gear : Fitting Snowboard Bindings

Thursday, March 12, 2009

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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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Snowboarding Gear : Common Snowboarding Injuries

Monday, March 9, 2009

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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.

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Snowboarding Gear : How to Fit a Snowboard

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

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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.

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Snowboarding Gear : How to Sharpen Snowboard Edges

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

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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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Snowboarding Gear : How Far Apart Do You Set Up Snowboard Bindings?

Sunday, February 8, 2009

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When deciding how far apart to set up snowboard bindings, it's important to take note of the reference point of a snowboard, which is marked by some sort of an asterisk. Discover how a wide stance can make sliding on handrails easier in snowboarding with help from the manager of a snowboard store in this free video on snowboarding gear and equipment.

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Snowboarding Gear : History of Snowboarding

Friday, February 6, 2009

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The history of snowboarding started with a company called Brunswick that created the Snurfer.

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Snowboarding Gear : Getting in Shape for Snowboarding

Friday, February 6, 2009

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In order to get in shape for snowboarding, it helps to skateboard, surf or go wakeboarding when it's not snowboarding season. Try biking, Pilates or yoga to train for snowboarding with help from the manager of a snowboard store in this free video on snowboarding gear and equipment.

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Snowboarding Gear : How to Care for Snowboard Edges

Friday, February 6, 2009

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There are many ways to care for snowboarding edges, including the use of an edging tool, a de-burring stone and a panzer file.

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