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How Snowboarding Got Started

In 1929 M.J. Burchett tried to slide down a snowy hill with his feet strapped to a single board. This is the first recorded attempt at snowboarding that we know about. He tied his feet to the board with a clothesline and some horse reins.


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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.