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How Different is Skiing from Snowboarding?

staff — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:36:48 +0000

Very soon, winter will set in and it will be time again to hit the slopes for some winter sports. The two most popular activities people do on during these times are skiing and snowboarding. Those who are looking at these sports from afar might say that they probably are the same thing, and it is just a matter of different equipment. However, while there are many similarities between the two, a whole world of difference sets them apart.

The Appeal of Freestyle Snowboarding

staff — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:44:40 +0000

The appeal of freestyle snowboarding has grown over several decades. The ones who enjoy the sport do not simply enjoy winter sports, but many others as well. The draw for freestyle may come because the sport incorporates skateboarding, surfing, and windsurfing. Therefore, the athletes that enjoy freestyle are the same ones who enjoy sailing through the air on any type of board or equipment that they can get their hands on. The thrill of defying gravity and sailing at top speeds make this sport a huge success.

Surf the Cold White Stuff: Try Snowboarding!

staff — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:41:34 +0000

It is not easy to pinpoint when snowboarding actually started. Men and women, boys and girls have been sliding down hills with or without snow for as long as there have been mountains. History can backtrack to when snowboarding became the sport that most people are familiar with today.

Snowboarding Basics

staff — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:21:24 +0000

You have just purchased your first snowboard or it was given to you as a gift after you begged and pleaded for one. Now you want to know how to use it. This article will look at what you will need to get started in the sport, as well as some basic snowboarding techniques.