Impact Snowboard
Get into Snowboarding
Snowboarding is basically like surfing or skateboarding, except it is done on snow. The sport of snowboarding involves riding down a hill on a board, which resembles a surfboard, with your feet placed inside boots that are mounted to the board. It was invented in the United States, during the 1960′s and 1970′s, becoming a very popular sport for the Winter Olympics in 1998. Snowboarding was originally called “snurfing”, because it was like surfing in the snow. After a lot of input from various enthusiasts, the snowboard, as we know it today, was born.
Snowboarding was not readily accepted as a sport until recently, and many ski resorts resented the impact that snowboarding was having on the skiing areas. Many skiers worried that the snowboards would disrupt that snowpack and interfere with skiers due to their slower pace on the mountains. Many snowboarders were not allowed on the slopes in the earlier years, however by 1990 much of the major ski areas had designed separate slopes for snowboarders, realizing that the sport was here to stay. Many ski areas have added jumps, half pipes and rails for snowboarders to enjoy as well.
Snowboarding attracts primarily the younger crowd, mainly 18-24 year old males, however even younger crowds are being drawn to the sport, and 25% of snowboarders are female. As the sport of snowboarding has taken off and become a Winter Olympics favorite, different styles, techniques and equipment have been developed. Snowboarding is no longer just navigating down a snowy hill on a board. Tricks are now performed in competitions and for entertainment.
Free riding is still the most common and easiest way to snowboard, simply by riding down a hill or run. Jibbing is a term that means to ride on a surface other than snow, such as rails, walls, logs, concrete, or even rocks. After attaining a jump off one of these objects, the rider can perform a flip or turn in the air. The tricks performed by professional snowboarders attract audiences of all ages and has allowed snowboarding to rival skiing in popularity among young people around the world.
With the rising popularity of this sport comes injury, and snowboarders have double the number of injuries of alpine skiers. Most of these injuries happen to less experiences riders, however the injuries that do occur are often more serious than skiing injuries. Most of the injuries sustained by snowboarders are to the upper body, with the wrist being the most common site for injury.
Head injuries are also greater for snowboarders than skiers, occurring as a result of failed maneuvers or tricks. Helmets and wrist guards are very important for all snowboarders, and it is highly recommended that newcomers to this sport receive lessons to help prevent severe injury. Many ski schools provide lessons for snowboarding, however practice and the proper equipment are the best way to improve and stay safe.
About the Author
Daniel Blinman is writing on behalf of SnowSkool, who offer snowboard courses and training in how to become a snowboard instructor
2011-12 CAPiTA Green Machine FK
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