| Snowboarding is a very popular and an ever-growing | | | | making its Olympics debut in Nagano, Japan in 1998, |
| winter sport. Here are some basic facts about | | | | snowboarding returned to the 2002 Winter Olympics |
| snowboarding.o Snowboarding was first invented by | | | | in Salt Lake City.o In the late 70's, Burton |
| Sherman Poppen in the year 1965.o Early boards | | | | Snowboards were created by Jake Burton Carpenter. |
| were very simple in their design and were made by | | | | Today, Burton has become the largest manufacturer |
| just fixing two skis together. | | | | of snowboards, gear and snowboard clothing all over |
| However, highly specialized models are available | | | | the world.o Generally, snowboarding takes place at |
| today. These recent designs reflect the variety of | | | | the major ski resorts but it is a very different spot. |
| riding styles that emerged within the sport in due | | | | It uses equipments that are different from the ones |
| course of time.o The two common primary styles of | | | | used in skiing.o In fact, there are four ski resorts in |
| snowboarding are: 'freestyle/freeride' and 'alpine | | | | the US that has banned snowboarding! |
| carving'. The specialized set of equipment used in | | | | It is the increasing craze for snowboarding that |
| each style is different from each other.o Today, | | | | brought about a revolution in the ski industry and |
| snowboarding competitions and events are being held | | | | inspired the ski manufacturers to make shorter and |
| at an international level. These events include 'the | | | | more maneuverable skis with deeper side cuts. |
| halfpipe', 'boardercross', 'slopestyle' and 'parallel giant | | | | In short, if you are an adventure freak, |
| slalom', to name a few.o In 2000, snowboarding | | | | snowboarding will be a truly thrilling experience. |
| became the fastest-growing sport in the US.o After | | | | |