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Going from a Snowboarding Novice to a Pro with Mastery of the Basics
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 the idea of sliding down a snowy slope on a board or sled.
The growing recognition of snowboarding around the world is evidenced by its establishment as a sports discipline in 1995. As such, snowboarding has been included in events in Winter Olympics and Winter X-games. It even has a US Open tournament of its own. The growth of snowboarding as a sport is undeniable as more and more people get hooked on it.
Now that you are among the countless ones who want to try out the fun and excitement that only snowboarding can give, it is high time that you learn the basics of making your very first downhill ride on a snowboard. So how do you begin?
First, you need to procure the necessary snowboarding equipment. You need to have the right snowboarding gear, clothing, boots, and of course, snowboard. Make sure that your snowboard is the right size for you; not too expansive or narrow.
If you already have the necessary equipment, you can start learning the basics of riding your snowboard. Here are a few important things to remember as you start to find your destiny in snowboarding.
Keep in mind that snowboarding is similar to snow skiing. The body movements that enable you to control and stabilize your snowboard are the same as the movements in skiing. Therefore, if you are already a skilled skier, there will be fewer problems for you ahead. A skier will have easier time than a skateboard thrasher to learn snowboarding.
Always be in a relaxed position. Like any sport, snowboarding requires a calm and hang-loose mindset. Most accidents and injuries in snowboarding happen when one is in tensed position. As you mount your snowboard, keep your knees bent; a stiff stance will only make you absorb impacts between your snowboard and snow.
Do not start learning how to snowboard by immediately riding down the snowy slope during the first time. Instead, begin with snowboarding across a small patch of snow. Get a feel for the sport. Be conscious of your snowboard and your movement. Are you comfortable in your getup and equipment?
Try steering the snowboard over the small area you are in. Practice making turns, learn the finer points of toe-side turns, which means turning by lifting your heels up while pressing your toes to the snowboard; or heel-side turns, which make use of your heels for your turning. Once you have mastered the basics of balancing and steering your snowboard, you can move to a bigger patch of snow, but do not try a long and steep slope just yet.
Now that you have actually moved on your snowboard, you have to learn how to stop your snowboard. Stopping a snowboard basically requires making more turns until you find your self going for an uphill position. An uphill direction will certainly slow your snowboard down until you are in a complete stop.
After learning all the basic riding movements, you can now try a full-scale ride down a longer and steeper snow slope. Good luck!
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Line Transit Skateboard Backpack $59.95 The Line Transit Pack is a versatile daypack that’s great for heading to the hill, to school, to work, or for just hanging around town. This durable bag is loaded with technical features that make it stand out against your average daypack. Key features include an interior laptop sleeve, foldout storage compartments, and Velcro skateboard straps. With an ergonomically-shaped padded back, the Transit Pack is comfortable to wear, no matter how loaded up it is! Features: Interior Laptop Sleeve Front Foldout Multi-Storage Compartments Velcro Skateboard Straps Padded Ergonomically Shaped Back Color: Olive and Gray Line products are not available for shipment to Canada, the United Kingdom or Japan |
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Adjustable Snowboard & Skateboard Rack $12.99 Choose the right accessories to keep your skateboards and snowboards in good condition for many more winters. The Adjustable Snowboard & Skateboard Rack provides an exclusive and safe storage solution to your snowboard, waterski, or skateboard. The sports rack is constructed of durable steel and is strong enough to last for many years. It can be easily installed with the hardware included in the pack. The skateboard or snowboard rack can hold one board at a time. This uniquely designed sports rack can accommodate all kinds of boards by adjusting its width. Multiple boards can be stored on this wall mounted sports storage unit by removing its bindings. The sports rack can bear a total weight of 30 pounds. The arms of this sports equipment organizer have slips to protect the boards from damage. Note: Can also mount multiple boards if bindings are removed, but keep in mind, the weight capacity is 30 lbs. Size: 8 1/2"tall x 4"wide x 1 1/2"deep |
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Skateboard $10 Skateboard |
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Snowboard Maverick: Can a Skateboard Pro Conquer the Slopes? $3.95 Can a skateboard pro conquer the slopes? Dennis O'Malley is the best skateboarder in town. Unfortunately, he has to shelve his board for more than half the year, when the streets are covered with snow. Then a new sport emerges on the scene, one that Dennis's friends think he'd be a natural at: snowboarding. Since snowboarding and skateboarding use such similar moves and techniques, making the jump from the streets to the slopes should be a breeze for Dennis. Only Dennis knows it won't be.... |
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Burton Gig Bag Astro Buffade Plaid 146 $94.95 Fully padded with loads of organization the Burton Gig snowboard bag makes packing a breeze. In addition to fully padded protection for multiple boards and a tuning gear pocket, the Burton Gig snowboard bag has straps on the bottom for your skateboard. Who needs wheels when you can add them yourself! Features: Weight: 4.2 lbs. / 1.9 kg. Construction: 600D Polyester Multiple Board Capacity Tuning Pocket Removable, Double-Cush Shoulder Strap Skate Conversion Straps Fully Padded Board Protection Lockable, Contoured Zipper Pulls Fit TSA-Approved Locks 146 (151cm x 33cm x 18cm); 156 (161cm x 34cm x 18cm); 166cm (170cm x 34cm x 18cm); 176 (180cm x 34cm x 18cm) Item code: 256113 View our full line of Burton snowboard bags here. Or, view our full line of Burton products here. Burton products are available only for shipment within the United States. |
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Burton Gig Bag Astro Buffade Plaid 156 $94.95 Fully padded with loads of organization the Burton Gig snowboard bag makes packing a breeze. In addition to fully padded protection for multiple boards and a tuning gear pocket, the Burton Gig snowboard bag has straps on the bottom for your skateboard. Who needs wheels when you can add them yourself! Features: Weight: 4.2 lbs. / 1.9 kg. Construction: 600D Polyester Multiple Board Capacity Tuning Pocket Removable, Double-Cush Shoulder Strap Skate Conversion Straps Fully Padded Board Protection Lockable, Contoured Zipper Pulls Fit TSA-Approved Locks 146 (151cm x 33cm x 18cm); 156 (161cm x 34cm x 18cm); 166cm (170cm x 34cm x 18cm); 176 (180cm x 34cm x 18cm) Item code: 256113 View our full line of Burton snowboard bags here. Or, view our full line of Burton products here. Burton products are available only for shipment within the United States. |
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Burton Gig Bag Astro Buffade Plaid 166 $94.95 Fully padded with loads of organization the Burton Gig snowboard bag makes packing a breeze. In addition to fully padded protection for multiple boards and a tuning gear pocket, the Burton Gig snowboard bag has straps on the bottom for your skateboard. Who needs wheels when you can add them yourself! Features: Weight: 4.2 lbs. / 1.9 kg. Construction: 600D Polyester Multiple Board Capacity Tuning Pocket Removable, Double-Cush Shoulder Strap Skate Conversion Straps Fully Padded Board Protection Lockable, Contoured Zipper Pulls Fit TSA-Approved Locks 146 (151cm x 33cm x 18cm); 156 (161cm x 34cm x 18cm); 166cm (170cm x 34cm x 18cm); 176 (180cm x 34cm x 18cm) Item code: 256113 View our full line of Burton snowboard bags here. Or, view our full line of Burton products here. Burton products are available only for shipment within the United States. |
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Burton Gig Bag True Black 176 $94.95 Fully padded with loads of organization the Burton Gig snowboard bag makes packing a breeze. In addition to fully padded protection for multiple boards and a tuning gear pocket, the Burton Gig snowboard bag has straps on the bottom for your skateboard. Who needs wheels when you can add them yourself! Features: Weight: 4.2 lbs. / 1.9 kg. Construction: 600D Polyester Multiple Board Capacity Tuning Pocket Removable, Double-Cush Shoulder Strap Skate Conversion Straps Fully Padded Board Protection Lockable, Contoured Zipper Pulls Fit TSA-Approved Locks 146 (151cm x 33cm x 18cm); 156 (161cm x 34cm x 18cm); 166cm (170cm x 34cm x 18cm); 176 (180cm x 34cm x 18cm) Item code: 256113 View our full line of Burton snowboard bags here. Or, view our full line of Burton products here. Burton products are available only for shipment within the United States. |
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Burton Gig Bag Black Bobber Plaid 146 $94.95 Fully padded with loads of organization the Burton Gig snowboard bag makes packing a breeze. In addition to fully padded protection for multiple boards and a tuning gear pocket, the Burton Gig snowboard bag has straps on the bottom for your skateboard. Who needs wheels when you can add them yourself! Features: Weight: 4.2 lbs. / 1.9 kg. Construction: 600D Polyester Multiple Board Capacity Tuning Pocket Removable, Double-Cush Shoulder Strap Skate Conversion Straps Fully Padded Board Protection Lockable, Contoured Zipper Pulls Fit TSA-Approved Locks 146 (151cm x 33cm x 18cm); 156 (161cm x 34cm x 18cm); 166cm (170cm x 34cm x 18cm); 176 (180cm x 34cm x 18cm) Item code: 256113 View our full line of Burton snowboard bags here. Or, view our full line of Burton products here. Burton products are available only for shipment within the United States. |
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Burton Gig Bag Black Bobber Plaid 156 $94.95 Fully padded with loads of organization the Burton Gig snowboard bag makes packing a breeze. In addition to fully padded protection for multiple boards and a tuning gear pocket, the Burton Gig snowboard bag has straps on the bottom for your skateboard. Who needs wheels when you can add them yourself! Features: Weight: 4.2 lbs. / 1.9 kg. Construction: 600D Polyester Multiple Board Capacity Tuning Pocket Removable, Double-Cush Shoulder Strap Skate Conversion Straps Fully Padded Board Protection Lockable, Contoured Zipper Pulls Fit TSA-Approved Locks 146 (151cm x 33cm x 18cm); 156 (161cm x 34cm x 18cm); 166cm (170cm x 34cm x 18cm); 176 (180cm x 34cm x 18cm) Item code: 256113 View our full line of Burton snowboard bags here. Or, view our full line of Burton products here. Burton products are available only for shipment within the United States. |
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Burton Gig Bag Black Bobber Plaid 166 $94.95 Fully padded with loads of organization the Burton Gig snowboard bag makes packing a breeze. In addition to fully padded protection for multiple boards and a tuning gear pocket, the Burton Gig snowboard bag has straps on the bottom for your skateboard. Who needs wheels when you can add them yourself! Features: Weight: 4.2 lbs. / 1.9 kg. Construction: 600D Polyester Multiple Board Capacity Tuning Pocket Removable, Double-Cush Shoulder Strap Skate Conversion Straps Fully Padded Board Protection Lockable, Contoured Zipper Pulls Fit TSA-Approved Locks 146 (151cm x 33cm x 18cm); 156 (161cm x 34cm x 18cm); 166cm (170cm x 34cm x 18cm); 176 (180cm x 34cm x 18cm) Item code: 256113 View our full line of Burton snowboard bags here. Or, view our full line of Burton products here. Burton products are available only for shipment within the United States. |
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Burton Gig Bag Black Bobber Plaid 176 $94.95 Fully padded with loads of organization the Burton Gig snowboard bag makes packing a breeze. In addition to fully padded protection for multiple boards and a tuning gear pocket, the Burton Gig snowboard bag has straps on the bottom for your skateboard. Who needs wheels when you can add them yourself! Features: Weight: 4.2 lbs. / 1.9 kg. Construction: 600D Polyester Multiple Board Capacity Tuning Pocket Removable, Double-Cush Shoulder Strap Skate Conversion Straps Fully Padded Board Protection Lockable, Contoured Zipper Pulls Fit TSA-Approved Locks 146 (151cm x 33cm x 18cm); 156 (161cm x 34cm x 18cm); 166cm (170cm x 34cm x 18cm); 176 (180cm x 34cm x 18cm) Item code: 256113 View our full line of Burton snowboard bags here. Or, view our full line of Burton products here. Burton products are available only for shipment within the United States. |
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Burton Gig Bag Astro Buffade Plaid 176 $94.95 Fully padded with loads of organization the Burton Gig snowboard bag makes packing a breeze. In addition to fully padded protection for multiple boards and a tuning gear pocket, the Burton Gig snowboard bag has straps on the bottom for your skateboard. Who needs wheels when you can add them yourself! Features: Weight: 4.2 lbs. / 1.9 kg. Construction: 600D Polyester Multiple Board Capacity Tuning Pocket Removable, Double-Cush Shoulder Strap Skate Conversion Straps Fully Padded Board Protection Lockable, Contoured Zipper Pulls Fit TSA-Approved Locks 146 (151cm x 33cm x 18cm); 156 (161cm x 34cm x 18cm); 166cm (170cm x 34cm x 18cm); 176 (180cm x 34cm x 18cm) Item code: 256113 View our full line of Burton snowboard bags here. Or, view our full line of Burton products here. Burton products are available only for shipment within the United States. |
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Burton Gig Bag True Black 146 $94.95 Fully padded with loads of organization the Burton Gig snowboard bag makes packing a breeze. In addition to fully padded protection for multiple boards and a tuning gear pocket, the Burton Gig snowboard bag has straps on the bottom for your skateboard. Who needs wheels when you can add them yourself! Features: Weight: 4.2 lbs. / 1.9 kg. Construction: 600D Polyester Multiple Board Capacity Tuning Pocket Removable, Double-Cush Shoulder Strap Skate Conversion Straps Fully Padded Board Protection Lockable, Contoured Zipper Pulls Fit TSA-Approved Locks 146 (151cm x 33cm x 18cm); 156 (161cm x 34cm x 18cm); 166cm (170cm x 34cm x 18cm); 176 (180cm x 34cm x 18cm) Item code: 256113 View our full line of Burton snowboard bags here. Or, view our full line of Burton products here. Burton products are available only for shipment within the United States. |
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Burton Gig Bag True Black 156 $94.95 Fully padded with loads of organization the Burton Gig snowboard bag makes packing a breeze. In addition to fully padded protection for multiple boards and a tuning gear pocket, the Burton Gig snowboard bag has straps on the bottom for your skateboard. Who needs wheels when you can add them yourself! Features: Weight: 4.2 lbs. / 1.9 kg. Construction: 600D Polyester Multiple Board Capacity Tuning Pocket Removable, Double-Cush Shoulder Strap Skate Conversion Straps Fully Padded Board Protection Lockable, Contoured Zipper Pulls Fit TSA-Approved Locks 146 (151cm x 33cm x 18cm); 156 (161cm x 34cm x 18cm); 166cm (170cm x 34cm x 18cm); 176 (180cm x 34cm x 18cm) Item code: 256113 View our full line of Burton snowboard bags here. Or, view our full line of Burton products here. Burton products are available only for shipment within the United States. |
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Burton Gig Bag Purple Label Print 146 $94.95 Fully padded with loads of organization the Burton Gig snowboard bag makes packing a breeze. In addition to fully padded protection for multiple boards and a tuning gear pocket, the Burton Gig snowboard bag has straps on the bottom for your skateboard. Who needs wheels when you can add them yourself! Features: Weight: 4.2 lbs. / 1.9 kg. Construction: 600D Polyester Multiple Board Capacity Tuning Pocket Removable, Double-Cush Shoulder Strap Skate Conversion Straps Fully Padded Board Protection Lockable, Contoured Zipper Pulls Fit TSA-Approved Locks 146 (151cm x 33cm x 18cm); 156 (161cm x 34cm x 18cm); 166cm (170cm x 34cm x 18cm); 176 (180cm x 34cm x 18cm) Item code: 256113 View our full line of Burton snowboard bags here. Or, view our full line of Burton products here. Burton products are available only for shipment within the United States. |
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Skateboard Rulez $10 Skateboard Rulez |
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Skateboard Aerial $6 Skateboard Aerial |
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2005 Line Transit Backpack (20L) w/CD Player Pouch $50 Save 45 % on this Line Backpack. The Line Transit Backpack is a great street backpack (approx 20 l)with CD pouch, padded PC pouch and velcro straps for attaching your skateboard. Lots of interior pockets for stashing all the goods. The Transit Pack has all the technical features of a true street backpack with a name you can be proud to wear. Color is brown and off white/gray with the Line logo and gorilla on the side. Features: Two roomy main compartments Padded Laptop Sleeve Padded CD player pouch with hole for headphone Outer strap for attaching headphones when not in use Bombproof exterior Velcro straps for attaching your skateboard Expandable mesh pockets on side and front Ergonomically-shaped and padded back and shoulder straps for increased comfort Capacity approximately 1200 cu in or 20 liters. Line products are not available for shipment to Canada, the United Kingdom or Japan. |
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Burton P.S. Aperture Pack Bondage Black $149.95 The Burton Aperture Pack is a clean, simple 26-liter day pack designed for carrying all your essential photo gear, with extra room for anything else you might need such as laptop, skateboard, pens and sketch book. With padded customizable compartments, tripod carry and a slew of external accessory pockets, the Burton Aperture Pack has a home for everything. Features Cush ergonomic shoulder harness Ergonomic back panel Multiple external accessory pockets Padded customizable internal compartment Removable horizontal skateboard/tripod carry Padded laptop pocket 16" x 11" x 2" [40cm x 27.5cm x 5cm] Volume: 26L Dimensions: 17" x 12" x 11" [43cm x 31cm x 28cm] Product code: 220755 Burton products are available only for shipment within the United States. |
