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• The Dangers of Backcountry Snowboarding

  Snowboarding is a sport that involves skill and mastering balance on the snowboard. Many like to explore the valleys and steep slopes of the backcountry. One way to do this is by snowboarding these hills. There are dangers involved whe… read more

• Snowboard Carving

  While many skiers use the the derogatory terms "shredders" and "knuckle draggers" to describe snowboarders, most do not realize that advanced riders are quite skilled in the art of carving. A snowboard carved turn involves linking a to… read more

• How to Pick a Snowboard Jacket

  In the past decade, snowboarding has become one of the hottest winter sports. As such, each winter season, you will likely see thousands of new and seasoned snowboarders at the resorts. Some are dressed appropriately. Others are wearin… read more

• What Are the Dangers of Snowboarding?

  Snowboarding is a sport that is enjoyed by outdoor enthusiasts around the world. Many travel frequently to find the best snowfall and powder available to snowboard. Some compete professionally in the X-Games or other competitive venues… read more

• How to Ride a Halfpipe on a Snowboard

  Riding a halfpipe is not for beginning snowboarders. Master the slopes and a few tricks like fakies and jump airs before tackling the halfpipe. For experts, this will fall into the moderately easy category. For those of us who need mor… read more

• How to Backflip on a Snowboard

  For professional snowboarders, turning a back flip is a relatively basic stunt, but for amateurs, pulling such an advanced trick can be daunting and even dangerous. read more

• Snowboarding Techniques

  Despite sharing a hill and lifts, snowboarding has an entirely different set of techniques than downhill skiing. Learning to snowboard can be a long, hard road, with lots of face-plants and butt-busters. Unlike skis, which will detach… read more

• About Kites for Pulling Snowboards

  One of the fastest-growing extreme winter snow sports is kite boarding, also called snowkiting. Both snowboarders and skiers use specially designed kites to ride at great speeds on relatively flat snowy areas with the aid of the wind. read more

• What are the Types of Rails for Snowboards?

  Snowboarding rails are long metal pieces of pipe that can be either flat and wide or curved and narrow. Advanced freestyle snowboarders slide or grind along these rails to perform tricks and try out new moves in terrain parks and somet… read more

• What Snowboards Are the Best?

  When it comes to snowboards, the best boards are those from companies such as Burton and K2. These companies spend millions of dollars every year researching what customers want and need out of a board and design boards to fit their ne… read more

• Ideas for Snowboarding Rails

  If you are a snowboarder, once you are comfortable on the board and can travel down a mountain easily and safely, it might be time to learn some tricks. One of the simplest tricks to learn is riding a rail on a snowboard, also called a… read more

• Snowboarding Rail Tips

  When you watch snowboarders doing rail tricks on television or in the snow park, you might think that it looks easy, but it's actually fairly hard to learn. It involves precise timing and great balance to make those tricks look easy. B… read more

• Safety Rules for Snowboarding

  Snowboarding is an exhilarating and enjoyable sport that is fairly safe. Nonetheless, serious snowboard injuries can and do happen, so it's important to know how to board safely before you hit the slopes. Following safety rules will he… read more

• How to Fit Snowboarding Boots

  The type of boots you wear when snowboarding can impact both your safety and performance on the board. Boots aren't just a piece of clothing, they're what help you steer the snowboard and transfer energy from your body to board, and th… read more

• The History of Snowboarding Jackets

  For many years after the creation of the first snowboard, people riding down mountains wore sweaters or light jackets. Over time, snowboard jackets have become wind resistant, waterproof, insulated, lighter and more breathable. read more

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