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 A Good
Snowboard
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LORENA C. ILAO
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 Most people confuse snowboards from skiing
boards. The two are not the same. Both sports are done
by sliding down the mountains nonetheless. While skiing
involves two boards and poles, snowboards involve a
single board and the right pair of shoes.
The front part of a snowboard is called a nose while the
flat side is the tail. The bottom side is called a base and
must be waxed regularly to reduce frictions as you
snowboard. Like all sporting equipment, the quality of
the board matters a lot.
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 Most snowboards are made of wood for good
durability. They are then laminated with fiberglass
on top and plastic on the base. The edges are mostly
designed from thin layers of metal to add strength to
the other materials.
If you purchase your snowboard on a good site,
you’ll probably get a one-year warranty, assuring
you of a new board should yours break apart too
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soon. Besides the build, check the size and design. A

 Boards also come in different types. All-mountain
boards perform in all slopes and topographies of a
mountain. Freestyle boards are used by professionals to
perform tricks and slide through narrow terraces.
Alpines are meant for speed and can’t help you do tricks
efficiently.
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 Equipment's use in
Snowboarding
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 Boots and Socks
Snowboarding asks for specialized boots that
can keep you warm and hold onto the board firmly.
The sport also requires specific types of socks. The
boots should be comfortable and medium stiff.
Traditionally-laced boots are also better for
customizations.
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 On the interior, find boots that are soft and have good
cushioning to keep you stable and insulated. Some shoes
have removable liners while others are made of
permanently attached liners. Choose your pick wisely.
When it comes to socks, choose long, comfy pairs that
keep you warm by wicking out moisture from your feet.
The best socks also have padding on the lower side and
are made out of good materials for durability.
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 Helmet and Goggles
It’s not a joke. Unless you are really good at
learning, you can expect to fall several times as you
train to snowboard. A good helmet makes sure your
head is protected whenever you fall or hit thickets.
In addition to the head, you also don’t want to go
blind because of snowboarding.
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 Special types of googles meant for snowboarding clasp
around you firmly and help you avoid cold, wind and
injuries from tree branches. When buying a helmet,
quality is more important than anything else. If the
helmet breaks at the slightest fall, it’s not worth using
twice.
The quality of goggles is equally important. Glasses that
become foggy as you sweat and breathe inhibit your
vision. This could lead to accidents. The best glasses
remain firm as your speed. They are ever clear and
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display terrains vividly.

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 SNOWBOARDING
EQUIPMENTS
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 ●
● Pocket Tools If the bindings become
loose whilst snowboarding , you have the
tools to adjust them. A lot of these
gadgets offer bottle openers, and flip up
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knives as well. Tuning tools are also

 Snowboard Essentials
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● Base Scrapper ,to keep your snowboard base nice and smooth.These
come in various sizes ,from triangular shaped to small mat sized ones.
● File Guide Kits ……to get the perfect wax finish.
● Compact Iron to work that wax into the board.
● Wax sticks for various snow conditions: from slushy through to icy
conditions (usually three varieties)
● Tuning Vices, if you intend on building your own tuning station, they are
here for you.
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● Security board locks,to keep your baby safe.

● Snowboard Leash, because you don’t want the snowboard to get away.
 ● Snowboard Bags To protect your baby during
transit. These bags are useful when carrying the
gear around. A lot of the snowboarder’s bags have
numerous compartments, so you can fit a lot of
other bits and pieces from your equipment used
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for snowboarding into it .If you love your board’s

graphics ,this is the best way to protect them.
 ●
● This equipment used for
snowboarding will be everything
you will need to survive the
extremes of the mountain,
especially when snowboarding
beyond the boundry. If you are
exploring virgin snow, don’t
forget about the survival kit as
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well.
 Snowboarding Styles
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 JIBBING
This technical style involves performing
tricks on non-standard surfaces. The moves
and tricks are evident in the name itself
‘jib’ which as a noun means metal rails,
boxes, benches, concrete ledges, walls,
vehicles, rocks and logs. As a verb it means
jumping, sliding and riding on top of
objects. It is basically freestyle
snowboarding and takes place not only on
the snow but in an urban setting as well.
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 Rail Jam is a major jib event and
riders perform tricks on rails,
boxes, pipes, wall rides and
several other creative features.
The score is done in the jam
format, where riders can take as
many runs as they want within
the given time frame.
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 SLOPESTYLE
This style involves performing tricks
while going downhill on a course. The
course is generally filled with
obstacles such as boxes, rails, jumps
and jibs. The slopestyle competitions
allows the rider to choose their own
line in a terrain park and in order to
win, the rider must pick the most
difficult line and perform a smooth
routine of tricks performed on the
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obstacles.
 BIG AIR
Riders that go for the Big Air style perform tricks
after launching off a man-made jump, built
specifically for it. Riders perform tricks in mid-air
while attempting to achieve sizable height and
distance and finish off with a smooth landing.
Performers are judged based on the height and
distance attained during the launch and the
difficulty of the tricks showcased in the air.

----Noche, Ma. Eloisa M.

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 Snowboarding Types
Daryl Gj A. Salazar
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 Also known as Alpine
FreeCarve Snowboarding, it is all about
speed and the ultimate carving
turn in snowboarding.
Freecarve takes place on hard
pack and groomed runs and
requires little or no jumping but
demands a lot of strength and
concentration.
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 ● Freecarve snowboarding is a sport that takes place at the Olympics and
requires the rider to manoeuvre around gates and poles. Freecarve
snowboards are usually longer, narrower and stiffer to provide stability
and edge-holding ability during high-speed descents. Riders use plate
binding hard snowboard boots which are similar to ski boots but are
less stiff around the ankles.
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 Riders can go skiing and
Splitboarding
snowboarding at the same time
with the same piece of
equipment in splitboarding.
Splitboard has the same shape
and construction like a normal
snowboard, however it is
designed to split apart into two to
use as skis.
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 ● The board comes with a ‘ride mode’ and ‘ski mode’ interface which the
rider can easily switch in between. The change only takes 1 to 2 minutes
and is done by unlatching the tips and tails of the snowboard and
moving the bindings from ride mode to ski mode. The next step is to
apply the climbing skins attached to the side of the board and proceed
with skinning.
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 • Switching the board back to ride mode entails the
same steps but in reverse. The dual use of the
splitboard allows the rider to climb the slopes like
a skier and ride downhill like a snowboarder.
• Splitboard provides flotation, gliding ability and
ease of use when carrying a backpack. A special
feature is the climbing skins located on the
underside of the splitboards which guarantees
traction while on the mountain.
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 ● If you are unsure of the type to choose, begin with freeriding and get
accustomed to the feeling of snowboarding. Before you invest in any
equipment, decide what type of snowboarder you are or interested in
becoming.
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 Snowboarding Types
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 The type and style of
snowboarding is
determined by the
equipment and gear
being used and where
the ride takes place.
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Freeridin
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 Freeriding

Otherwise known as ‘all mountain Snowboarding’, it is all about

learning an all-round style that gives you the independence to
ride, carve and jump on any terrain. Beginners can start with the
freeriding style as it only focusses on the enjoyment of the ride
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rather than being technical.

 Equipment’s generally used in freeriding are soft
snowboard boots, plate bindings and strap or flow-in
bindings. Freeriding snowboards are relatively longer
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boards with a narrower width and deeper side cut.

 Freeriding is an aggressive style of riding which involves:

Hard carves
Steep slopes
The need for speed
Narrow chutes
As much powder as you can find
Tree runs
Jumps and tricks off natural lips
This definition, in my opinion is more in line with what a freeride snowboard is and
what a freeride snowboard is designed to do.

A freeride snowboard is:

Stiff: A stiff board is more stable at high speeds, has better edge hold for hard
carves
Floats well in powder
Usually has some camber in the profile (which is better for edge-hold and stability)
Has a tapered directional shape (designed to go one way down the mountain in an
aggressive way)
Almost always has a sintered base for more speed and better gliding on flat spots
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Freestyle
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 FreeStyle

It is the most popular type of snowboarding for its thrills and tricks of the sport.
Freestyle focusses on jumps, tricks, rail slides, halfpipes and switch riding. It is
more suitable for professionals as the techniques are mostly aerial. Snowboarders
use softer boots to reduce weight for easier manoeuvring in the air and the
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snowboards are shorter, lighter and softer with the tail and tip identical in shape.
 snowboarding
Equipment
Nizah June a. Alcancia
Bsed ii- social studies
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 What Equipment do
you need for
Snowboarding?
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 Clothes
Temperatures change constantly
in the mountains. The best kinds
of clothes to have while
snowboarding are jackets and
pants that don’t absorb sweat.
That means no cotton. Wool,
leather and synthetic materials
are better.
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 Clothes
Because of the changing temperatures, it’s good to have
different kinds of clothes. Waterproof jackets and pants
come in handy when it starts to rain or as you sweat. A t-
shirt and jumper are great when the weather is warm
while ski gloves are important all of time. Having an extra
layer of protection from extremely low temperatures
with gloves for snowboarders is very essential. It ensures
safety and comfort during all activities in the snow. Direct
contact to the snow is never good even during warm
weather, so always have your gloves on.
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 Guards and
BeginnerPads
snowboarders experience
injuries to the wrists, knees, and ankles
as they learn how to snowboard. If you
would want to protect these parts of the
body, invest in appropriate guards and
pads. Knee and butt pads are readily
available online and cheaply. Most
people underrate wrist guards but they
can mean the difference between having
safe hands or a twisted wrist in the
evening.
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 Guards and
Pads
If you are willing to spend more for your safety,
there are a lot of optional equipment you could
purchase. A neck gator keeps your neck safe in case
you fall. Headbands cover your ears and other parts
not covered by a helmet. Glove liners add comfort
and add grip in case you fall and need to use your
gloves for support.
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 Camera and GPS Tracker
Whether it’s the serene slopes or your
friends sliding in action, there are a
lot of moments that deserve capturing
on a camera. If you need help with
your pics post holiday then
try fixthephoto. Make sure you carry a
good camera that can capture distant
objects clearly. If you love videotaping
everything, why not? Have your
friends tape as you snowboard down
the mountains.
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 Camera and GPS Tracker
In addition to your camera, don’t forget your GPS
tracker. It’s easy to get lost in the mountains. Make it
easier to be tracked should you get lost in the woods.
You can always carry your smartphone for contacts
but don’t rely on it. Batteries lose charge and most of
them can’t even get a connection the moment you
start climbing the mountains.
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 Snowboarding Styles
Malicat, Maribel A.
BSED II- SOCIAL STUDIES
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 Half-
This style is performed in a semi-circular ditch dug into
the mountains or purpose built ramp made up of
snow with walls. Riders perform tricks while going
from one side to the other and while in the air above
the sides of the pipe.
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 Boarder Cross
Also known as ‘Boarder X’ and
‘Snowboard X’, it is relatively a
new addition in the snowboarding
industry. In 2006, it earned its
place as an official Winter
Olympic sport. In Boardercross ,
a number of riders race down a
course similar to a motorcycle
motocross track. The course is
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filled up with several obstacles

and results in accidental
 Big
Big Mountain is performed
in an open terrain
where riders face the
challenge to find their
way down the mountain
with the most style and
difficulty. Competitions
for this style of
snowboarding takes
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place in powder snow

conditions in closed off
 Snowboard Racing requires the rider to
complete a downhill course constructed of a
series of turning indicators which are in the
form of gates. These gates consist of a tall
pole and a short pole connected by a
triangular panel which are placed at a
prescribed distance in the snow. The rule is
that the rider must pass around the short
side of the gate.
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 Two types of Snowboard
Racing
In Parallel Slalom, riders Parallel Giant
race downhill through
Slalom is similar to
sets of gates which
require tight and quick the Parallel Slalom
technical turns while but has a much
racing against other longer course
opponent in the other
course.
consisting of gates
set further apart
requiring higher
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speed.