snowboard http://www.sportales.com/tags/snowboard New posts about snowboard Snowboard http://www.sportales.com/Snowboarding/Snowboard.412341 I find snowboarding one of the best sports ever invented, Jake Burton is incredible to have thought of that invention. I'm hoping to post a video of me snowboarding at the end of this winter. This year I'm riding a Burton board till now I love it! I've been riding Rome snowboards almost all my life, but this year I decided to try Burton and till now I'm really satisfied with my choice! But snowboard is for any one! You can ride just for fun and have a good time with your friends or have fun in the parks, if your like me and like to get some air and getting on those boxes and rails then getting a true twin park board would be the best choice, but if you just want to ride down the hill and have fun like that you could probably buy a directional. I like to check the flex of a board before I buy it and really ask about what features that board has. Its always good to know the good parts and the bad parts of your board. I like to inform myself as much as I can before I buy it. For a good snowboard it can be really expensive but I find that its really worth it if you know what you want and take pretty good care of your board. my boards can last up to four years in pretty good conditions. There are some chips on it but nothing that is too bad. Well i hope you enjoyed reading this and I hope that if you don't snowboard that you consider trying it this year, its allot of fun I guarantee! and I also hope that I've help you maybe chose your next board or something.

]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2008 01:42:27 PST How to Wax a Snowboard http://www.sportales.com/Snowboarding/How-to-Wax-a-Snowboard.313241
  • Make sure your snowboard is secure with the base (the bottom of it) facing up. You need to do this in a well ventilated area.
  • Take the old wax off your snowboard by using a wax scraper.
  • Turn your iron on to the lowest temperature that will melt the wax. Make sure that when you put the iron up to the wax that it melts but doesn't smoke.
  • Press the wax into the iron and let a little wax drip onto the snowboard. When it is starting to drip put the iron on the snowboard and spread out the wax from the tip of the board to the tail of it.
  • Try to spread the wax evenly in a nice thin layer.
  • Let the wax cool for about 30 minutes (or as long as it takes).
  • If there is any excess wax scrape some of it off so it is in a thin layer.
  • Use a stiff cleaning brush or a heavy-duty scouring pad to buff the wax/base.
  • Go have fun riding your newly waxed snowboard.
    • ]]>     Sat, 25 Oct 2008 07:12:37 PST     How to Wax a Snowboard http://www.sportales.com/Snowboarding/How-to-Wax-a-Snowboard.62046

    Step 1:

    Find a suitable place to work. There will be a fair amount of excess wax shaved off the board when you begin scraping so ensure that you can sweep the floor once you've done. Outside is best but if the weather is foul then try to find somewhere with a hard floor for easy clean up.

    Step 2:

    You will need a sturdy surface to work on. Snowboard clamps can be bought from specialist retailers although any level surface will suffice. Two chairs placed approximately a metre apart with the snowboard placed on top makes for a good in-chalet table; just don't let the reps find out!

    Step 3:

    Remove the bindings. As you will be heating the base of the board by dripping hot wax onto it and then smoothing it out with an iron, the air in the binding holes will expand and contract as it is heated and cools. This can cause vacuum problems within the holes, causing the base to be pushed out or even to bend and buckle the threads on the binding screws. This obviously should be avoided to keep your snowboard in tip-top condition. Make a note of your stance positions before you remove your bindings so that you can set them up again properly when you are finished waxing.

    Step 4:

    Take an old iron, not the one you use to do all your shirts, as this will now be your waxing iron and allow it to heat up to a medium temperature. Despite what some people say, steam irons can be used for waxing snowboards, just make sure that there is no water in it before you start. Conversely, you can buy specialist snowboard wax irons from many retailers.

    Step 5:

    Assuming you are using an old steam iron, turn it upside down so that the point is facing the snowboard. This will provide a focal point for the wax to drip from. Then, take the wax cake and apply it gently to the iron; if the wax begins to smoke, then the iron is too hot and you should turn it down slightly before trying again. If the wax does not melt then the iron is too cold, turn it up until the wax melts but does not smoke. Starting from one end and one side of the board, begin to dribble a line of wax along the full length until you reach about 5-6” from the end of the board. Repeat this process at 2” intervals until there are several wax lines covering the board.

    Step 6:

    Take the iron and place it on the board with the wide end facing away from you. With a light amount of pressure, push the iron slowly along the length of the board, smoothing out the wax and ensuring that it covers all of the base. Although you should be moving the iron slowly, to ensure that the wax soaks into the board, make sure that you don't leave it in one place for too long, as this can damage the base.

    Step 7:

    Once you have ensured that the base is completely covered in wax, leave the wax to cool for approximately 30 minutes to an hour. This ensures that the wax has time to sufficiently cool and permeate into the pores of the board. This will help protect the base when you are riding and ensures a longer life for your board.

    Step 8:

    Now it is time to scrape a large proportion of that wax off! Too much wax will slow your board as it causes friction on the snow, too little will cause the base to come into contact with the snow, also causing friction. The trick is to have a tiny sliver of wax on the base to ensure that your board glides along with ease.

    Take a snowboard wax scraper, plastic scrapers are more forgiving but dull easier, while metal scrapers retain their edge but can end up scraping your base if you are not careful. Hold the scraper length ways at a 45 degree angle with the uppermost edge furthest from you. Apply pressure from the back of the scraper with your thumbs and from the front with the rest of your fingers. Place the scraper at one end of the board and push away from you to take off some of the wax. This is easier than pulling towards you as your body-weight will do some of the work for you. Use long, straight scraping motions to remove the wax in a uniform manner. Scrape away the wax until you have a very thin sliver left on the base.

    Step 9:

    Take a dual-sided sponge, the type with a rough bit of material on top of some spongy material and polish the remaining wax with the rough side. Similar material can be bought separately in sheets and this works equally as well. Use wide circular motions at first, decreasing the size of the circle until the wax is sufficiently polished. This process provides the final bit of sealing of the pores of the base as well as smoothing the surface to reduce friction.

    Finally:

    Replace the bindings and go shredding! Safe in the knowledge that your board is protected and you'll be going as fast as the conditions allow.

    ]]>     Mon, 26 Nov 2007 08:42:06 PST     How to Front Flip on Snowboard http://www.sportales.com/Extreme/How-to-Front-Flip-on-Snowboard.28083 Steps

    1. Set yourself up going straight on with the jump with a decent amount of speed.
    2. Lean toward the front of the board.
    3. When you get to the lip of the jump, spring off the nose of the board and send your weight forward. * When you are in the air it is hard to spot your landing because you are inverted, * but don't worry because when you flip you will either land on your board or under rotate the first time so you land on your butt.
    4. It doesn't hurt that much if you practice on a smaller jump.
    5. Just keep practicing and you will master it after a while.

    Tips

    • Always wear a helmet when you try new tricks. It is for your own safety! Warnings.
    • Don't be afraid to fall, because you will fall. Always wear a helmet for safety.

    Things You'll Need

    • Snowboard
    • Helmet

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