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Darby Dunn Computers 8 December 2010
Skiing & Snowboarding Darby Dunn Computers 8 December 2010
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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The Equipment You Need -Snowboarding Snowboard Helmet/toque or beanie
Goggles -Skiing Skis Ski poles
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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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Collage
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Bibliography
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