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What is snowboarding?

Snowboarding is a recreational activity and Olympic and Paralympic sport that involves descending a snow-covered slope while standing on a snowboard attached to a rider's feet.

What is the Beginner’s Guide to snowboarding?

In the first section of our beginner’s guide to snowboarding, we will cover: How to properly put on your boots. The basic parts of a snowboard. How to strap in and out of a snowboard.

What is freeride snowboarding?

Freeride snowboarding, in areas off of the main trails Modern snowboarding began in 1965 when Sherman Poppen, an engineer in Muskegon, Michigan, invented a toy for his daughters by fastening two skis together and attaching a rope to one end so he would have some control as they stood on the board and glided downhill.

What are the different types of snowboarding terrain?

Shifty Air: Usually the front leg is boned, with the upper torso and lower body twisting in opposite directions before returning to normal. Shovel: The lifted or upward curved sections of a snowboard at the tip and tail. Shred: To ride fast and stylishly. Sidecountry: Backcountry terrain that lies just outside of resort boundaries.

What is snowboard racing called?

boardercrossSnowboard cross, also known as boardercross, is a snowboard competition in which four to six competitors race down a course.

What is a Learn to Ride snowboard?

The Learn To Ride board is the foundation of the LTR program. The LTR board has special features specifically designed to make a first day on a snowboard more fun and satisfying. A special bevel on the base edge of the board helps eliminate catching an edge. Soft torsional flex makes the board easier to turn.

What are the levels for snowboarding?

SNOWBOARDING SKILL LEVELS 1-8BEGINNER 1-4.INTERMEDIATE 5-6.ADVANCED 7.EXPERT 8+

What is the science in snowboarding?

The athletes use the laws of gravity to build speed and keep their balance. They also use physics to gain speed and height in jumps. The physics of snowboarding uses dynamic balance. When the snowboarder is in motion moving up and down the ramps, their balance is different than if they were just going down a slope.

What is intermediate snowboard?

In Snow Sports Schools we generally consider intermediates to be a level 3 or 4 – someone who is linking turns from heels to toes and mostly cruises on green and easy blue runs. Higher intermediate snowboarders might be dabbling in black runs or wanting to get into the park, trees or powder.

How do you go from beginner to intermediate snowboarder?

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What are the 4 types of snowboards?

Types of snowboards: Your choices include all-mountain, freestyle, freeride, powder and splitboards. The right type of board depends on what type of terrain and snow conditions you plan to ride in. Snowboard camber and rocker: There are many different camber and rocker profiles to choose from.

What are the different ski LEvels?

Ski and Snowboard Levels of AbilityLevel 1 (Beginner to Gliding Wedge)Level 2 (Wedge Turns)Level 3(Wedge Christie)Level 4 (Advanced Wedge Christie)Level 5 (Open Parallel)Level 6 (Dynamic Parallel)

What level is intermediate level?

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What do snowboarders call snow?

Pow is the slang term for fresh powder, or fresh snow. If someone is looking to “shred some pow,” they are anxious to go boarding in the fresh fallen snow.

Why do snowboarders pump their arms?

Pumping on a half-pipe is used by snowboarders to increase their vertical take-off speed when they exit the pipe. This enables them to reach greater height and perform more aerial tricks, while airborne.

Why do snowboarders flap their arms?

Hill frogs flail their arms to compensate for the fact that they're hobbled, by having their feet locked together, and are further disadvantaged by moving sideways like crabs, rather than forward like humans. Hill crabs. It's called riding with your invisible buddy.

Instructor Qualifications

There are a wide variety of ski and snowboard instructor qualifications available with most principal skiing nations offering a series of levels. Particularly popular ones are the Canadian Ski Instructors Alliance (CSIA) & Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors (CASI), British (BASI), French (ESF) and American (PSIA & AASI).

Where to Work?

If you are considering an instructor career, choosing where to train is an important decision as it can affect where you will be able to work. The Canadian qualifications are widely recognised but it would incorrect to say that you will be able to work unrestricted internationally as there are limitations.

Qualifications on Offer

ALLTRACKS have the capacity to train you all the way to Level 4 if you wish but typically we offer the following:

What About Freestyle or Racing Certification?

We typically schedule the CSIA Snowpark Certification, CASI Park Instructor and Canadian Ski Coach Federation Level Entry Level (CSCF) exams into the longer 11 week programmes for those who are interested. However, this can be dependent on their being enough interest and coaches available.

What Format Do the Exams Take?

Most CSIA & CASI exams are split into two parts: One focuses on your actual ski technique and the other on your teaching ability. Before sitting any exam, our instructors, who are examiners themselves, will have trained you so you know what to expect on exam days.

Additional Benefits

Undertaking instructor exams are useful in developing other skills unrelated to skiing or snowboarding. These include communication, presentation and teaching skills.

What is a camber snowboard?

Camber: The curved or arched shape built into a snowboard, which gives it spring and pop on groomed runs. When placed on a flat surface, a cambered snowboard rests on its tip and tail, and the center is raised. The opposite of this design is reverse camber, or rocker.

What is the frontside of a snowboard?

Frontside: Any maneuver using the toe edge of the board. Freeride: Primarily riding powder, through trees and in backcountry terrain; secondarily, riding fast on groomed runs. Freestyle: Performing jumps, spins and tricks; riding on rails, boxes and in the halfpipe. Fresh Fish Air: Backside version of the stale fish.

What is the insert on an Indy nose board?

Insert: A piece of metal with a threaded hole laminated to a snowboard and used to screw bindings to the board.

What is a McEgg in snowboarding?

McEgg: An invert where the rider plants the front hand on the wall, rotates 540° in a backside direction, and lands riding forward. McTwist: The snowboarder rides forward to the halfpipe wall, goes airborne, rotates 540° in a backside direction with a front flip, and then lands riding forward.

What is an asymmetrical snowboard?

All-mountain: Snowboards designed for exploring any terrain, from groomed runs to powder to park and pipe. Asymmetrical Board: Board with unmatched sides designed for regular or goofy stance. Asymmetrical Sidecut: A board that has a different-size sidecut on either side.

What is a cat track?

Cat Tracks: Trails used or made by snowcats. Centered Stance: Mounting the bindings on a snowboard so the distance between the tail and the nose is the same, proving a rider with equal control when riding regular (forward) or switch (backward). Chatter: Snowboard vibration experienced at higher speeds and during turns.

Is There Snowboarding At the Olympics?

Snowboarding is one of the fastest-growing sports at the Winter Olympics. At. the 2022 Beijing Olympic Winter Games, there will be 11 snowboarding events, all of which will be contested from Feb. 5-12.

What Types of Snowboarding Are At the Olympics?

There are two different types of snowboarding at the Olympics: Freestyle and racing. Freestyle snowboarding includes Halfpipe, Slopestyle, and Big Air, and features tricks and jumps. Snowboard racing is all about speed and includes events like Parallel Giant Slalom and Snowcross.

What Are the 5 Different Events of Snowboarding at the Winter Olympics?

Parallel Giant Slalom is the event that has replaced Giant Slalom. This snowboarding event involves two riders racing down parallel courses side-by-side at the same time, making turns around gates. Racers go up to 43 kph and must hit the turns correctly while barreling down the course as quickly as possible.

What is a major event snowboarding?

Major events usually consist of several rounds where the fastest riders from each round continue onto further rounds while those with slower times get eliminated from the competition. There are no points given like in other snowboarding events, but there are still judges who watch to enforce the rules.

How many snowboarders compete in a cross?

Snowboard Cross Basics. Snowboard Cross is also commonly referred to as Boardercross. It’s a head-to-head competition where four to six snowboarders race against one another down an established course. Riders must navigate a number of turns and obstacles, including terrain features like bumps, jumps, dips, and berms.

What do you need for a snowboard cross?

In theory, all you need for a Snowboard Cross event is a snowboard, boots, and bindings. However, as the sport is a high-speed event, riders almost always wear a helmet and other protective gear. Some wear body padding like rib guards and hip protection, but a lot of competitors also wear mouth guards as well.

Where did the first boardercross take place?

The first Boardercross event is thought to have taken place in the early 1990s at Blackcomb resort in Canada. Two extreme sports TV show producers came up with the idea and built the first course using a borrowed snowcat.

When did snowboard cross become an Olympic event?

Fans missed it and it was brought back for the next X-games in 2014. Snowboard Cross became an Olympic event in 2006, you can watch the gold medal ceremony below.

Is snowboard cross on MTV?

It gain ed popularity and was eventually aired on MTV Sports. Snowboard Cross has been a popular event in the Winter X-games for years. In fact, it’s always been a part of the competition except in 2012 when it was dropped because it wasn’t seen to be as popular as other events.

Is a stiff board better for snowboarding?

A stiff board is better for Snowboard Cross as well because the extra flex makes it faster. Professional Snowboard Cross riders use a much stiffer board during the competitions than they would during normal runs. A soft board simply won’t provide enough speed and control to let them perform well.

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Chapter 1: The Basics

Rider: A snowboarder – it doesn’t matter what style or ability level, we all ride.

Chapter 2: Riders & Styles

Noob/Newbie: Any new snowboarder who obviously hasn’t developed a lot of skills in the snow.

Chapter 5: Phrases

Shredding the gnar: Basically refers to any good day of riding. If you’re out there on the mountain having fun, you are shredding the gnar.

Chapter 7: Equipment

Twin/Twin Tip: A reference to a mostly symmetrical snowboard shape. This is a common freestyle shape because it allows you to ride switch easily.

Final Thoughts

There you have it, a comprehensive list of snowboarder slang and common terms used in the sport and industry. There seem to be new words every season, so this list will constantly be evolving.

What is the front of a snowboard called?

The front of the snowboard is called the nose and the back of the snowboard is called the tail. There is also the heelside edge (the side edge closet to your heel when strapped in) and the toeside edge (the side edge closet to your toes when strapped in).

What are snowboard boots?

Modern snowboard boots are designed to keep your feet warm and comfortable with just one pair of socks. Also, make sure your heel is in the very back of the boot to ensure a snug fit. If you are unsure if your boot is on properly, ask your snowboard instructor or rental shop employee to help.

How to go downhill straight?

Before you learn how to go straight downhill, you need to learn how to stop and control your speed. Start on your heelside with your board across the hill (perpendicular), try to find the balance point where you slowly move downhill without moving side to side. You should be in a mid-squat with your toeside edge slightly off the snow. You can also stop and slow down while you’re facing uphill by balancing on your toeside edge with your heels off the snow. Chris Rogers demonstrates exactly how to do this in the above video.

How to stand up when snowboarding?

You can also stand up by flipping onto your knees and your toeside edge. Watch the above video to see this in action. The whole point of snowboarding is to glide downhill, but sometimes it is necessary to actually move uphill while strapped in. To do this, face uphill and dig your toeside edge into the snow.

What does snowboarding stance mean?

A regular stance means that your left foot is forward, while a goofy stance means that your right foot is forward. There is no correct snowboard stance, it is all about what feels good to you. It is important to understand the basic parts of a snowboard so you know what your instructors are talking about.

How to make sure snowboard boots fit properly?

When trying on boots, only wear one pair of socks and make sure there is nothing else in the boot. We often see beginners who wear multiple pairs of socks to stay warm, but this is unnecessary.

What are snowboard bindings made of?

Bindings are another essential component to a snowboard, these are what attached your feet to your snowboard. They are typically made from plastic or metal and feature a ratcheting strap system to secure your fit. To strap into your snowboard, find a flat service.

What level of snowboarding is the beginner to expert?

The first is using the Beginner to Expert system and the second is using the Level 1-7 or 1-8 system.

What is the right board for beginners?

The right board can make learning much easier for beginners and if you are an expert rider you want a board that can do everything you need it to. One of the specs you will see when you are buying is whether the board is for Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced or Expert.

What is the 1-8 grading system?

The other system I’ve seen used is the 1-8 grading system (which can sometimes be 1-7 or 1-9). This gives a wider range than the beginner to expert ratings, so allows a more accurate reading.

Instructor Qualifications

Where to Work?

Qualifications on Offer

What About Freestyle Or Racing Certification?

• We typically schedule the CSIA Snowpark Certification, CASI Park Instructor and Canadian Ski Coach Federation Level Entry Level (CSCF) exams into the longer 11 week programmes for those who are interested. However, this can be dependent on their being enough interest and coaches available. As Whistler is a big resort with regular exams, often these...

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What Format Do The Exams take?

Additional Benefits