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Be A Pro
Becoming a professional snowboarder is all about exposure. There are different levels of sponsorship, and you can enter at any level and rise at any speed.
Amateur / regional sponsored snowboarders are expected to ride their local area and compete. They may receive one board, a pair of boots, and clothing for free.
Pro-am snowboarders perform for photographers or film-makers looking for new talent. These pro-am riders, between amateur and pro may receive a couple boards, a discounted season pass and opportunity to make incentives if they get photos or video coverage.
The established pro travels several times a year to perform. They are recognized by name, have a distinct style and role, get consistent print and video coverage, and receive a salary plus travel expenses and total product lines.
The super pros make a living snowboarding. These are the athletes who have one or more signature model pro snowboards, videos, magazines, spend the year traveling, gain endorsements and royalties all the time.
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Choosing your Snowboard Stance Angle
The stance angle of your bindings is really a matter of personal preference.
Beginners tend to angle their front foot to get them leaning downhill while keeping the back foot straight with little or no angle.
Racers tend to angle both feet quite a bit to really crank on their turns.
Park and pipe riders will sometimes angle both feet in opposite directions outward. This is called a "ducked" stance and is ideal for riding both regular and switch.
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Big Foot
Snowboards are built with three variables in mind.
The first is terrain preference, which determines the board shape or outline.
The second is foot size, which determines the width of the board.
The third is the rider's weight, which will decide the length and flex pattern of the board.
Generally, the more you weigh, the longer your board can be. Also, the larger your foot size, the wider your board will need to be. And, heavier you are the greater you will want the sidecut of the board in order to turn effectively.
For example, if you weigh between 130-170 pounds and your foot size smaller than 24.5 (mondopoint measurement), you should ride a board between 140-150cm long, 23-24cm wide, and with a sidecut of 750-850cm.
These measurements are based on a freeride or freestyle boarder on higher slopes on big mountains. If you are riding smaller mountains and lower slopes, the length measurements and sidecut measurements will be smaller.
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Wear Safe, Act Safe
Snowboard safety is not only about snowboard safety gear you can wear, but how you conduct yourself while riding on the mountain. Skiers and snowboarders have equal right to all terrain excepting the half pipes and or board parks.
When riding trails, keep your speed under control, when passing other skiers or riders try to stay to their outside and make sure you talk to them - telling them you are coming up on their right or left, and when clipping or strapping onto your board after getting off the lift, move to the side so you don't get run into!
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2005 Never Summer Snowboards
Never Summer snowboards are Hand made in the heart of the mountains around Denver, Colorado. NeverSummer snowboards are some of the most durable in the business and are backed with a 3 year warranty.
The 2005 Never Summer snowboard lineup includes the following models:
Never Summer Premier Snowboard
Never Summer Premier T5 Snowboard
Never Summer Evo Snowboard
Never Summer Legacy Snowboard
Never Summer System Snowboard
Never Summer Titan Snowboard
Never Summer Infinity Snowboard Lady
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Girls Can Ride With It
Ride and other companies make women's snowboard boots that better fit the details of women's feet, specifically:
Unique arch height
Forefoot width
Heel and ankle shape
Calf size
It is true that men's and women's snowboards do not have to be very much different from one another because boards are specific by height and weight. Men and women do have very different feet however.
Women's snowboard boots are a must for any girl or women out there who spend day after day on the mountain. You need to be comfortable and protected to be effective.
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Get the Most Tricky
Two of the more advanced snowboard tricks you'll see, and are just sane enough to want to try, are the backside 360 and the McTwist.
Backside 360: ride into the jump on a flat base on or your heel edge. When you get to the take off, put all your weight on your toes. At the same time, rotate your head and shoulders backside to begin the spin. Rotate as one unit and not jerky. Compact your body as much as possible this will make it easier. Spot your landing when you come around and land square with both feet.
Snowboard trick tip: Get a professional to teach you the McTwist. It is a 540 turn around the vertical axis as well as a 360 turn around the horizontal axis. Good luck.
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Backcountry Riding
Some of the snowboarding accessories you'll need for back country riding not only include cold-weather gear even in the springtime, but are different than what you'll need for resort boarding. You will encounter corn snow, so be sure you have a diamond stone to tune up your board after a few runs.
Ride with a pack. This will affect your balance, so you should practice on flat or easy terrain before going to the back country. You are responsible for your own safety, so be smart.
Carry a map, a compass, water and water bottles, flashlight or head lamp with extra batteries, a first aid kit, extra food, extra clothing, sunglasses, a pocket knife, matches in a waterproof container, and a fire starter.
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Choosing Snowboard Boots
When choosing snowboard boots it is important to try on as many different brands as you can so you can get a feel for how each of them fit.
Like sneakers, all brands of snowboard boots will conform to your feet differently. Lace them up when you try them on. You don't ride with them unlaced do you?
Lean forward once you have the snowboard boot laced up, bending your knees and ankles. Your toes should come off the end slightly. Your heel should be snug, not loose. Your heel will always rise when you are pushing down with your toe because the snowboard boot sole is stiff and won't flex.
Walk around the shop with the boots on to make sure you donīt feel any pressure or rubbing in bad places.
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2005 Vans Snowboard Boots
A Vans snowboard boot will look good in 2005. Vans continues to offer several models with the Boa cable lacing system, and pro models are available from both Danny Kass and Tara Dakides. Put your foot in a Vans snowboard boot and you wonīt be sorry. This yearīs Vans boot lineup includes the following models:
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