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**media type="custom" key="5111935"Hey you guys ** !  **Hello and welcome to Cheyenne's Wicked Wonderful Wiki .......... //space // !! **

media type="custom" key="5125631" My topic is ALL about SNOWBOARDING ..... <span style="color: #931515; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 110%;">** The things that I have been learning all about include: **

• <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">** The History of Snowboarding ** • <span style="color: #c0c0c0; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">** Information on Competitions **

<span style="color: #3a0655; font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif;">I am even providing information about where and how to begin. Snowboarding dates back to <span style="color: #0fb37b; font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif; font-size: 150%;">1965 <span style="color: #3a0655; font-family: 'Lucida Sans Unicode','Lucida Grande',sans-serif;"> when a guy by the name of Sherman Poppen bolted **two skis** together and called it the " Snurfer ." Somethings to know about this sport is buying your own snowboard. There are things to consider, for instance, your **size**, **gender** and **age** matter. If you are a __serious snowboarder__ you will want to buy a board that has great quality, for a better ride! A very common place for snowboarding is Vermont. <span style="color: #3a0655; font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace;">Vermont is well known for holding professional competitions. <span style="color: #ff0091; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Snowboarding is great, I've been involved since I was only a teeny girl!

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Mrs. Wiscount Cheyenne Basic Keyboarding I 20 November 2009 Snowboarding __Introduction__ The art of snowboarding dates back to 1965 when Sherman Poppen bolted two skis together for his daughter Wendy and defined it as the “Snurfer.” There were several amateur versions of snowboards before the first official design was manufactured. Early ideas of snowboards began in the early 1970’s in Utah and Michigan. __History__ In 1970, Dimitrije Milovich, had the idea of sliding in cafeteria trays and then began his own company given the name “Winter Stick.” Milovich’s designs were based on the look of surfboards and skis. Mike Olsen began making his first snowboard in junior high school in a wood shop class. Carpenter Jake Burton moved to Stratton Mountain, Vermont, working nights as a bartender and designing the types of boards for what later become Burton Snowboards. Burton claims to have been modifying the “Snurfer” since high school. Milovich gets a written confirmation from Petit-Morey and Kendall Insurance, whom are the insurance brokers for America's ski resorts. This is clarifying that snowboards are in fact covered under regular ski liability. In 1977, Bob Webber designs the "yellow banana" polyethylene molded bottom. In cooperation with Tom Sims the Lonnie Toft is added to the skate deck making the first "Skiboard.” Tom Sims claims the name. Milovich claimed that the “Winter Stick” will be sold to 11 different countries by 1978. In 1979, an annual “Snurfer” competition is held in Michigan. Sponsored Pro Snurfer Paul Graves puts on a freestyle demo and wows the crowd by doing four sliding 360's, dropping down on one knee for part of the course, and dismounting his board at the finish with a front flip. Jake Burton at this same event tries to enter on his own equipment. There were protests about his non-Snurfer snowboard design. Paul Graves and others stood up for Jake's right to race and an open division which then only Jake enters and wins. By 1994, the first snowboarding competition is held in Slovenia for amateurs. Snowboarding is now found on TV stations as a competition sport on “ESPN” and “Fuel TV.” (Crane, Lee. “History of Snowboarding Part 1.”) __Getting Started__   Snowboards have evolved greatly over the past couple decades becoming safer and more aerodynamic, as well as making it easier to handle for all riders. There are multiple types of boards made for a certain type of rider. The body type of the rider will determine the size and type of board used. There are in fact snowboards made strictly for the male and the female rider. Of course, one is not required or forced ride the board of their gender. A snowboard fit for a female may come in a size narrower because of the smaller frame of a female. A snowboard fit for a male rider will be slightly wider and generally are made longer for their specific body type. The last of types is amateur boards. There are snowboards made for younger riders which are in a whole new range of smaller sizes to fit their body types. Types of snowboarding also factor into the equation when purchasing a new snowboard. The different types of riding styles are Freeride, Park, and All Mountain Freestyle. Freeride or Freestyle means any type of riding that is suitable for the rider. Park riding means inside of a snowboarding or skiing park or resort where generally artificial snow is created for all-year round riding. All Mountain Freestyle means taking a snowboard onto any mountain and tear up the snow however the rider pleases. Two types of material are carbon and fiber glass. Carbon is the more expensive buy and for more serious riders. Edge technology, Tuning, Shape, Base, Flex, Feel, Glass, Core and personal preference are all categories of finding the perfect snowboard for a snowboarder. (Crane, Lee. “History of Snowboarding Part 1.”) __The World of Snowboarding Today__ It is easy for anybody to enter a snowboarding competition. Competing has become increasingly common for riders of almost any and every age. Amateur competitions are held every year all around the world for riders, young and old to let their selves go free and rip the snow. A common age for young competitors is 15 years old. Snowboarding is found everywhere including the Olympics and even camps throughout the states for folks that are interested in learning to ride. Riders who accumulate the most trick style points are the competition winners. Some competitions are The Sports Illustrated, Burton Boys, and USSA. Vermont is a state extremely popular for holding snowboarding competitions. (“ Competition Age and Eligibility Requirements.”) __Conclusion__ Over the many years of different designs and prototypes of snowboards, snowboarding has finally made its place in the athletic community. Since Sherman and his daughter’s bolted skis and Milovich’s “Snurfer,” snowboards have their own sleek, modern, and secure designs in today’s time. It is easy for any individual to get on a snowboard and ride the slopes as they please. Snowboarding is a thrill to most riders and become a lifestyle for some. Competitions are held all around the U.S. and riders have become professional. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> Works Cited “Crane, Lee. "History of Snowboarding - Part I 1960's - 1970's". USSA. December 1, 2009 <TransWorldSnowboarding.com.>” "Competition Age and Eligibility Requirements". USSA. December 1, 2009 <www.ussa.org>.