Snowboarding Holiday
The origins of snowboarding are closely tied to one man: Jake Burton Carpenter, founder of Burton Snowboards.
Originally a skier, Jake owned one of the first types of snowboards, called the 'Snurfer'.
Jake took his Snurfer, removed the metal foot-bindings and replaced them with thick strips of rubber. The rubber allowed more freedom of movement which meant that the snowboard could twist and turn, the birth of the freestyle snowboarder.
Todays most well known snowboarder may be Olympic free-styler, Todd Richards. Richards took part in the first Olympic snowboarding event in Nagano, japan in 1998.
The Sport developed in the united States during the 60s and 70s, it's all about being out in the wild with good friends having the time of their lives and is rapidly becoming an increasingly common winter sport throughout the world.
Most people who try freestyle snowboarding are either drawn to it by the excitement or are familiar with it due to skateboarding.
The major muscles used during snowboarding are your quads (thighs), and your lower leg muscles (calf and tibia).
Snowboarding is a free sport which means that as long as you are enjoying yourself then you are doing the right thing whether on the easy greens or steep in off piste powder snow.
But like any sport the right clothing and protection are all important.
Most falls in snowboarding are on the hands, buttocks and head and cause only bruises and soreness.
But it can be high-risk. Colliding with obstacles such as jumps, barriers, trees and other snowboarders has resulted in more and more snowboarders buying helmets..
Another item that has high risk for snowboarders is exposure to ultraviolet radiation, the correct eye gear is essential, as is the wearing of comfortable, warm boots that fit snugly and support your ankles.
A good pair of gloves or mittens (mittens are usually better for those susceptible to cold hands). Wear snug-fitting clothing because loose outerwear can tangle in lifts and rope tows. Always wear wrist guards made for snowboarders or in-line skaters.
weather can change rapidly in the mountains so layering is your best option instead of wearing one big jacket. Know the area, wear a helmet, and ski with a partner.
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