Darby Dunn Computers 8 December 2010 Skiing & Snowboarding Darby Dunn Computers 8 December 2010
Table Of Contents Snowboarding/skiing, What are they? History of snowboarding/skiing Snowboarding Vs. Skiing Equipment you need Why do people like to snowboard/ski? Collage Bibliography
What is Snowboarding? Sport -involves descending slope covered with snow Snowboard attached to a rider's feet- using special boot Skateboarding, surfing & skiing inspired Jumps, trails, tricks Better for downhill/terrain park than flat
What Is Skiing? Sport-involves descending slope covered with snow Two skis attached to rider’s feet Maneuvering between obstacles Jumping for distance on snow
The History Of Boarding/Skiing 4500 year old drawing of caveman skiing Oldest ski found 1924, Sweden-3200 B.C. Found in Sweden Ski-Old Norse- Norwegian word-skíð- "stick of wood“ Sherman Poppen-attached two skiis together Called “snurfers” (snow & surfers) Popular among daughter’s friends- licensed to manufacturer 1970s- snurfing competitions- attracted country
Snow Boarding vs. Skiing Harder for beginners Worse for flat surfaces -Skiing Easier to learn/go off jumps Easier for trails Flat surfaces-better (best with poles)
The Equipment You Need -Snowboarding Snowboard Helmet/toque or beanie Goggles -Skiing Skis Ski poles
Why People Like To Ski/Snow board… -Skiing Speed Nice view & exercise Easier go off jumps Beginners-easier -Snowboarding “More challenge” than Skiing “cooler” than skiing
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Bibliography http://www.ski-injury.com/specific-sports/snowboard-injuries http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ski http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_skiing http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowboarding http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-snowboarding.htm http://www.abc-of-snowboarding.com/snowboardinggear.asp http://www.skishoppingguide.com/ http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Why_people_like_snowboard http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Why_do_people_like_skiing&alreadyAsked=1&rtitle=Why_do_people_like_to_ski&isLookUp=1 http://www.answers.com/topic/skiing