Archive for the ‘snowboard tips’ Category
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Why is Staying so Dry Important for Winter Sports?
On one hand, the question that the title of this article poses seems like a bit of a self-answer-er. Dryness is crucial during winter sports, is it not? Well, yes, but how many of us not only understand this lesson, but put it into practice when we actually venture into the outdoors?
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How to Save Money on Snowboarding
During these difficult economic times, the first things we cut out from our lives are the extracurriculars that require too much time and money – snowboarding being one of them. A snowboard is expensive, clothes will have to be bought, and winter passes can be great deals but still require upfront investment. Life [...]
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Snowboarding Safety 101
Nothing can ruin a perfect holiday getaway more than a painful physical injury. Every year, thousands of snowboarding accidents occur on the slopes. Over 92% of these accidents involve crashes into stationary objects, while some involve collisions with other snowboarders.
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What Kind of Snowboard Bindings Should You Buy?
Whether you’re a new snowboarder or someone who’s seen his/her fair share of hills, one issue will inevitably hit you as one you need to handle quickly:
Your snowboard bindings.
What are snowboard bindings?
They’re the part of the snowboard that encase your foot, allowing you to attach your boots and remain fastened to the board itself. [...] -
A Solid GPS Tip for Snowboarders
For many snowboarders, simply packing up and heading to the slopes is a great experience, more than enough reason to get out of the house on a cold winter day. But if you enjoy integrating a little technology into your activities, you won’t want to miss this GPS tip. In this article, we’ll [...]
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Picking Out “Your” Snowboard
Picking out “your” snowboard. It seems like a funny phrase, doesn’t it? After all, if it was already “your” snowboard, you wouldn’t ahve to go out and buy one. But instead of thinking about the snowboards to choose, let’s try thinking about this from another perspective: the right snowboard for you is available for purchase [...]
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The Beginner’s Guide to Snowboarding
As you can imagine the first time you hit the slopes, snowboarding isn’t a skill that you pick up overnight. It’s something that comes with the muscle memory of at least a few weeks of practice, picking up as you experience, not necessarily as you learn. So how exactly do you get started [...]
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Today’s Climate and What It Means for Winter Sports in 2009-2010
With temperatures leveling off in recent years and a particularly mild summer across the United States here in 2009, it’s fair to say that we can expect a long and cold winter. We don’t need a groundhog to tell us that! But what does this exactly mean for winter sports in the winter, [...]
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3 Different Types of Snowboarding
So you’ve gotten off the couch and away from the snowboarding games on XBox and have finally made the transition to become a real snowboarder. You’ve got the equipment (hey, even if it’s used), you’ve got the gear, and you’ve got the season pass. You’ve taken a few lessons and you’re really starting [...]
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Three Different Types of Snowboards
So you’ve finally decided to get serious about snowboarding. Congratulations! You should have a lot of fun. But now you find yourself facing a crucial buying decision: choosing the type of snowboard that you should buy. Choosing a snowboard isn’t only about seeing which design you like the best; it’s [...]
