Questions tagged [snowboarding]
Questions about the sport of snowboarding.
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What's a hіt іn halfpіpe?
I've watched a lot of halfpіpe snowboarding іn the past but have no recollectіon of any reference to a "hіt".
This year, іt seems as though іt's standard јargon that any enthusіast should ...
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In snowboard/ski cross, how are jerseys determined in the rounds?
The first one is depending on the qualification times. That I know, but for the rounds after does it still depends on the qualifing time or is it determined by the position in the last round?
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What does Australia do to get kids into winter sports at an early age [closed]
Australia is a mostly tropical/sub-tropical country. There is a small mountain range in the southeast of the country which receives snowfall for a couple of winter months. We can say that overall, the ...
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What is the point of the "Small Final" in Snowboard Cross?
Last night I watched the women's snowboard cross event of the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics.
After the semifinal races and before the final race (officially known as the "Big Final"), NBC showed ...
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Powder Problems Snowboarding [closed]
This is a big issue that I am having when I am doing snowboarding runs on powder. Usually, when there is fresh powder from overnight or accumulation during the day, I tend to "trip over" and lose my ...
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How tightly should new snowboard boots fit?
I recently bought my first pair of snowboard boots. They are Ride Riot snowboard boots, and I am not sure if I should take them back or not. I should probably mention that I have not yet worn them on ...
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Reliable test for Snowboard stance?
I did a test where someone pushed me on my back and the first leg that "answered" was the front leg on the board. But after training for a few weeks, I'm still not confortable being "Regular". And I ...
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How should I store my boa-closure snowboard boots?
I have a pair of dual-boa snowboard boots (K2 Maysis). I was not able to find any recommendations for how to store the boots - regarding the boa system.
Should the boa lacing system be stored
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Use a T-bar as a snowboarder without pain [closed]
Disclaimer: I originally posted this question on Lifehacks, but it unfortunately belongs on here. Since both sites are in beta I will leave the original question online.
I'd describe myself as a ...
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Snowboarding equipment for heavier individuals
I'm 6'2", 250 pounds. Are there any considerations to have in mind when choosing equipment since I am heavy?
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How to get more self-confident while jumping kickers?
I have been skiing and boarding for quite a while now, and have no problems neither with high speed (on empty ski runs up to 80-90 km/h with ease without loosing control) nor some other kinds of ski ...
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What do you do to initiate and hold the edge during a carved turn on a snowboard?
I've read many books and many posts on other snowboarding forums, but there is always something new to learn from more experienced riders. I switch to the new edge just as I cross the fall line but ...
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How can I have a good jump with snowboard?
Jumping is one of a most difficult action In snowboarding. How can I do it better?
I started jumping this winter so I'm a beginner, I don't know where should I press more to jump, my back foot?
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How do I get over caution of going fast (with minimal access to slopes)?
I've only gone snowboarding once (a 2-week exclusively-snowboarding holiday), about 3 years ago.
It was a lot of fun, even though I didn't manage to come right too well.
The problem was that, even ...
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Ski/Snowboard Socks
I am aware that when you are going skiing/snowboarding, it is important to refrain from wearing cotton. Most ski/snowboard socks that I've seen are made from merino wool. I was wondering about other ...
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From Skateboarding to Snowboarding?
I've been Skateboarding for at least 5 years on and off now and I've started to gain an interest in snowboarding too. I was wondering, I'm aware of all the differences between skating and snowboarding ...
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What are the ingredients in environmentally friendly ski/snowboard wax?
I've recently been interested in learning about the different types of waxes for skis and snowboards, and after reading about the damage that has been done by fluorocarbon wax (and others), I'm ...
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How are snowboard superpipe results calculated?
While watching the Winter X-Games during snowboard superpipe, there was a scoring mechanism that wasn't clear to me. Looking into it, Shaun White had won the event six years in-a-row, and had a ...
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Best steps for learning to ride fakie/ switch
I've been snowboarding for about 4 or 5 years, long-boarding for about the same. I'm pretty decent at riding normal (goofie for me), but it looks like it would be super fun to be able to switch my ...
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What is this swiveling hook supplied with snowbard bindings for?
This is my second snowboard bindings, and there was this strange thing supplied with both. What is it for?
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How to choose snowboard bag size?
I have a snowboard (Borton TWC Standard 12-13) 157 cm. I want to buy Wheelie Gig Bag (http://www.burton.com/default/wheelie-gig-bag/F14-10994100.html?cgid=mens-board-bags). This bag is available in ...
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Set bindings back when riding in powder
I am riding a burton joystick 2011. Co2 bindings.
How far should bindings be set back when riding in powder?
Please note that the board has the burton channel.
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How to start with halfpipe snowboarding?
For somebody that is a little experienced with regular snowboarding (around 10 years of basic snowboarding), what would be the ideal way to starting halfpipe snowboarding?
I have done some research ...
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Can I remold an packed out pair of boot liners?
I have a pair of snowboarding boots with a mold-able liner with about 4 seasons on them. They are high quality boots and the fit used to be amazing. My feet were totally happy at the end of the day, ...
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Snowboarding in powdery trees
I have been snowboarding for 10 years on and off and would consider myself intermediate. I am confident on all runs and most off piste situations but as soon as I get in tight trees with powder, I ...
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Snowboard boot socks [closed]
I'll start practicing Snowboard and want to know what kind of socks are best. I have read on the Internet that can be a good idea to thin socks, but I'm not sure it's the right thing.
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What kind of snowboard would you recommend for a first board?
I'm currently at an intermediate level of snowboarding. I can comfortably carve the snow and can make my way down easy/intermediate hills without falling.
I think it's time that I stop using rentals ...
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What is the practical difference between traditional and "toe" snowboard bindings?
Here's an equipment question.
What is the real practical/effective difference between these two types of snowboard bindings:
"Traditional" (over the foot):
"Toe":
What sort of effect do these ...
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What is the safe technique of coming out of a fall on a snowboard?
When you "bail" on a snowboard a multitude of nasty things can happen due to the facts that you are strapped to the board and that the board is great at catching snow with its edges. So you may end up ...