Snowboarding Tips & Equipment : Snowboarding 101
In snowboarding, the boot is a little stiffer and tighter-fitting than the average boot, and there is a binding that keeps the snowboarder attached to the board. Find out why snowboarders usually wear loose clothing with help from the manager of a sport shop in this free video on snowboarding basics.
Expert: Matt Hall
Contact: www.outspokin.com
Bio: Matt Hall is the service manager at the Outspokin Bicycle and Sport shop in Newbury, N.H.
Filmmaker: Adam Brisbine
Duration : 0:3:36
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A snowboard stomp pad is a large rubber or metal piece that is placed on a snowboard to provide traction. Make adjustments to a snowboard that has become too slippery with help from the manager of a sport shop in this free video on snowboarding equipment.
In order to determine which end of a snowboard is the front end, look at the writing on the snowboard and learn about the distance between bindings and the tip. Learn about directional twin snowboards with help from the manager of a sport shop in this free video on snowboarding equipment.
Snowboarding fundamentals begin with getting a quality snowboard, quality clothing, quality equipment and getting in decent physical shape. Start riding a snowboard by practicing the snow plow or side slide with help from the manager of a sport shop in this free video on snowboarding tips.
Slowing down on a snowboard is accomplished with a move called the side slide, or snow plow, which involves putting pressure on the heels. Keep the toes up in the air when slowing down with help from the manager of a sport shop in this free video on snowboarding tips.
In order to sharpen a snowboard, specific tools are needed, such as a file guide and a gummy stone. Remove burs from a snowboard and smooth the edges with help from the manager of a sport shop in this free video on snowboarding equipment.
A carving board is not necessary when attempting to carve on a snowboard, but it’s important to remember to keep 75 percent of one’s body weight on the front foot. Create trenches while carving on a snowboard with help from the manager of a sport shop in this free video on snowboarding tips.
The first snowboarding trick that most people learn is the indy grab, in which the board is grabbed with the back hand. Learn how to spin on a snowboard with help from the manager of a sport shop in this free video on snowboarding tricks.
In snowboarding, an individual must be able to do a side slide before they attempt to link turns. Learn about shifting pressure and weight to the heels when riding a snowboard with help from the manager of a sport shop in this free video on snowboarding tips.
In snowboarding, a binding angle refers to how the binding sits on the snowboard, and these angles are indicated on a disc. Discover how binding angles are used to fit different riding styles with help from the manager of a sport shop in this free video on snowboarding equipment.
