5 Features to Consider When Buying a Snowboarding Jacket This Season

If you are recently getting into snowboarding or are getting ready to start the new season, it may be time for a new snowboarding jacket. You should consider the material and practicality of snowboarding jackets when looking to make a purchase.

Snowboard Clothing

Snowboard clothing--when snow gets hot!

Snowboard Safety: Injury Prevention and Treatment

Snowboarding is one of the most popular snow sports and like any other physical activity, it is susceptible to injury. However if the right precautions are taken and the correct protective gear is worn, the body can be protected from any severe injury. Here are a few snowboarding safety tips dealing with common injuries, how to treat those injuries and what can be done to prevent them.

Snowboarding Year-Round, Stress-Free

Snowboarding enthusiasts may dread summer, thinking it signifies the end of official snowboarding season and the closing of many natural-snow slopes. From the snowboarding home equipment now available and adventure travel to southern hemisphere destinations like New Zealand (an attractive escape from current heat waves), the only boarder who need pack up his snowboard is the one who chooses to take a rest.

Some Terms to Help You Better Understand Freestyle Snowboarding

The fans of other similar sports often appreciate freestyle snowboarding too, and that might by why the sport is so popular. It is a sport for people who love the excitement, and the pleasure of speeds and flying through the air.

Snowboard Boots: Make the Right Choice

Since it is your feet that connect you to your board the correct boots are vital for achieving maximum board control and general boarding enjoyment. There is nothing worse than having sore, wet and cold feet which will without doubt ruin a day out on the hills. When seeking to buy the best boots possible you should select those that suit the style of riding that you believe you are most likely to adopt.

What Do I Need?

The right snowboarding gear is essential to having a great day on the slopes. Here are a few pointers for picking what's right for you.

Picking the Perfect Gift for a Skier

The snow is starting to fall at ski resorts all over the northern hemisphere. With the fresh snow comes new gift giving opportunities. If you have a skier on your Christmas list, few gifts will pack as much value to a skier than the following gift ideas: Goggles - A new pair of ski goggles will surely be appreciated by any skier.

Great Gift Ideas for Winter Sports Enthusiasts

Get some gift ideas for the winter sports enthusiast on your gift list. It's no surprise that winter sports are popular around Christmas time, with many areas of the country just minutes or hours from great skiing during this time of year.

Awesome Gift Ideas for the Teenage Dude

If you're struggling to find the perfect gift for the teenage boy on your Christmas list, here are some gift ideas to get you started. Paintball.

A Look at the Intriguing History of Snowboarding

It has taken almost forty years for snowboarding to be recognized as a major sport that is followed and participated in by hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. Humanity's love affair with snow has been documented throughout the ages, starting with cave dwellers who were smart enough to figure out that snow had its advantages, such as serving as insulation to hold in the warmth in their homes and preserving the day's kill.

History of Snowboarding

Sherman Poppen is credited with providing the inspiration for snowboarding. In 1965, he watched his daughter trying to stand as she rode her sled downhill. This gave him the idea of creating the "Snurfer". Snurfer was nothing but two skis screwed together and word comes from combining snow and surfing.

Snowboarding and the Rise to Olympic Competition

Snowboard competition in the recent years has been gaining popularity among all winter sports. By reflecting back on the past history of snowboarding, we can view the process of how the sport gained popularity and even an inclusion of an Olympic game.

An Overview of Winter Olympic Snowboarding Events

If you are somebody who is eagerly anticipating the upcoming Winter Olympic Games because you love snowboarding events, you're in luck. There are three primary Olympic snowboarding events. Below you will see a list of all three, followed by a quick description of each event.

10 Steps Closer to Accomplishing Olympic Snowboarding Gold Even Without Snow

Does your child want to be an Olympic snowboarding champion? They can achieve this by starting out with skateboarding using a razor scooter, skateboard or ripstik. Then, by practicing stunts will progress towards their goal of being an Olympic champion.

Urban Rail Hemel Hempstead

One of the first urban rails we did in Hemel Hempstead, UK.

Red Bull Rail Jam London

Red Bull Urban Rail Jam London. Eddie Wall, Aaron Bittner, Laura Berry, Heiki Sorsa etc.

Shralp! Snowboarding Podcast

• 52: Chicken Jam
• 51: K2 Couloirs to Bars
• 49: Air and Style 2006
• 47: Pleasure Jam
• 45: For Wright or Wrong
• 44: Sport Report
• 43: Finnish TV Show
• 42: Rail Session
• 41: New Zealand Open 2006
• 40: Billabong Freeway Tour
• 39: Snowboarding DVD Teaser Special
• 38: Snowboard Video Cast
• 37: Abominable Snow Jam
• 36: Abominable Snow Jam
• 28: Total Fight Masters of Freestyle
• 27: Wangl Tangl 2006
• 26: Snow-JahZee
• 24: US Open, Stratton, VT

How to Choose a Quality Used Snowboard

So you want to be a snowboarder? Here's how to get started on a budget. Avoid paying high prices for your snowboard by knowing what to look for when selecting your second hand snowboard.

Purchasing the Right Snowboard Bag for You

You've become quite a snowboard aficionado. So it only stands to reason that you would want to have a top-notch snowboard bag. Here are a few thoughts to keep in mind as you search for the right bag.

Selecting The Right Snowboard

There are several aspects to consider when selecting your snowboard. Find out which ones are important.

The Legend of Shaun White

American snowboarding icon, Shaun White did it again on Wednesday 17th February. He won his second Olympic Gold Medal for the Men's Halfpipe competition. Except that White did it with total style which cements his position as one of the coolest athletes on the planet.

Shaun White: Why WX 2005 Won't Slow Him Down

Although Shaun White placed fourth in this year's Winter X games, and therefore did not podium in the superpipe finals,his career is nowhere near over.

The Shaun White Project

Watch video clips of Shaun White. Shaun Roger White (born September 3, 1986 in San Diego, California) is an American professional snowboarder and skateboarder based in Carlsbad, California. White has accumulated an impressive competition record in both sports, and has appeared in a number of media programs and video games. He has been a notable competitor in the extreme-sports community since he was about twelve years old.

The Shaun White Project: The Olympic Honor

Watch video clips of Shaun White. Shaun Roger White (born September 3, 1986 in San Diego, California) is an American professional snowboarder and skateboarder based in Carlsbad, California. White has accumulated an impressive competition record in both sports, and has appeared in a number of media programs and video games. He has been a notable competitor in the extreme-sports community since he was about twelve years old.

Pro Ride Camper Charlie Idda Rides Whistler's Spring Park

After two seasons of Pro Ride Charlie wanted to show his progression in snowboarding at Whistler Blackcomb for his friends to watch back home. Also featuring shots of Pro Ride Coach Jay Rolston and great music chosen by Charlie Hustle Rose by Metric.

For Beginners and Advanced Alike

Whether you are an experienced or a first time snowboarder it is important to consider several factors when planning your next trip.

Basic Snowboarding Tips You Must Learn

Some people who come into the sport buy their snowboards; others get theirs as gifts after much pleading and patient waiting. That is a start, but now you have to figure out the hardest part, which is learning how to become a real snowboarder. In this article we're going to talk about some of the fundamental strategies of snowboarding, and some of the main things you're going to need to learn, and the equipment you're going to need to get started.

Training for Optimal Snowboard Fitness

If you really want to excel on the hills, you are going to need more than just a lot of practice.

Snowboard Exercises and Workouts

Whether you are a veteran pro, just got sponsored, or a serious amateur, you will be able to greatly increase your abilities on the mountain with a smart strength program in the gym. Learn how to structure your workouts and manipulate set/reps/tempo to maximize your shred abilities.

Snowboarding Training Will Improve Your Riding

Snowboarding is so much fun. Imagine how much more you could have if you didn't have to take a break every hour. Ride longer and harder and improve your snowboarding by training. Find out what snowboard training is and how it can benefit you as a rider.

Discount Lift Tickets

Tired of paying high prices for lift tickets at Colorado Ski Resorts? Local secrets on how to get the best deal at the most popular ski resorts in Colorado such as Keystone, Breckenridge and Vail. Newly updated for the 2005-2006 ski season!

Snowboarding Vacations for Wintertime Fun

Snowboarding one of the most popular winter activities for both the young and hip set as well as families and adults. Ski resorts now cater equally to both skiers and snowboarders allowing you to find an accommodating snowboarding vacation package.

Snowboarding Tricks 101

This article will help anyone learn some snowboarding trick fundamentals. Numerous techniques are discussed.

A Few Basic Snowboard Tricks for the Beginner

As snowboarding continues to become a popular pastime for more and more young people, it is only natural that a few basic moves (or tricks) have become common among snowboard enthusiasts. After developing your basic skills, the beginner may want to master a few of these tricks.

How to Do Snowboard Tricks: 7 Grabs You Need to Master

If you want to learn how to do snowboard tricks then you need to master grabs. Grabs allow you to amp up your style when riding. It is like putting your personal trademark on each trick that you do. If you want to have your friends jaws drop, then take some notes and pull off a couple of these grabs on your next day up at the hill. Grabs are a great start to learning how to do snowboard tricks. Take some big air and try each grab out before picking your favorites.

Make Homemade Snowboarding Videos to Showcase Your Talent

Videos can always make your vacation memorable and of course can make it something that never fades away. When your vacation includes snowboarding there are many different things that can be done with them.

Funny Feelings

Funny Feelings - full DVD free with subscription to frequency: The Snowboarder's Journal www.frequencysnowboarding.com