Extreme Sports

Snowboarding, as a popular alternative to skiing that is especially common among the younger generations, is a sport that many young children are trying to learn. Teaching kids to snowboard can be...

Snowboarding is one of the fastest growing sports in the world today. So many people are learning to snowboard and/or want to learn how to snowboard. Here is an abridged version of Lesson # 1 on...

Snowboarding can be, quite literally, a pain in the butt. Whether you crash in the terrain park or are just learning and keep falling down, a little strategic padding will help you protect your...

Skiing and snowboarding are fantastic winter fun, but can sometimes be fantastically expensive as well, especially when you add up the cost of equipment, travel, meals, lodging, lift tickets, and...

Learning how to snowboard can be a fairly difficult process. Here are some tips to make it a little easier to learn to shred.

The reason in my "things you'll need" snowboarding skill is because I don't want you to make the mistake I did, and on your first day on the slopes to try and pull some crazy...

Snowboarding is a great alternative to skiing but requires different skills and techniques. Snowboarding tends to be difficult to learn but easier to master than skiing. Learn the basics, then...

When it comes to snowboarding or skiing, you must consider all of the gear you'll need. If you snowboard often, you may consider buying gear instead of renting from the ski resort. However, if...

Snowboarding half-pipes are above-ground constructions used for advanced snowboarding tricks and techniques, named for their slanting walls that form a semi-half-circle shape, like a pipe that has...

Considered an extreme sport in its infancy, snowboarding is now considered a full-fledged Olympic sport and is featured not only in the Winter Olympic Games every four years, but also in the...

Skiboarding is an extreme sport caught somewhere between skiing and snowboarding. Skiboards are wider than skis but smaller than snowboards, and only one ski is used. The boot bindings on...

Arms lead where the snowboard goes during a jump trick. Learn how arms control a snowboard jump with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free video on snowboarding tricks.

Keeping eyes on a snowboard jump trick landing will result in a clean landing. Land safely during snowboard jump with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free video on snowboarding tricks.

Grabbing the snowboard during a jump is a great way to enhance the trick. Discover more about doing snowboard grabs during jumps with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free video on...

A front 180 spin jump is a basic snowboard trick. Try the front 180 jump on a snowboard with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free video on snowboarding tricks.

A back 180 jump is a snowboard trick that goes backwards in the air during a jump. Add more tricks during a snowboard jump with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free video on...

Beginning with small jumps is a good way to learn this snowboard trick. Learn about jumping on a snowboard with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free video on snowboarding tricks.

When trying a snowboard jump trick, look for a jump that is at least one snowboard length. Find out more about seeking the right jump with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free video on...

Don't lean to far forward when doing a snowboard jump trick. Avoid getting in danger when doing this snowboard trick with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free video on snowboarding tricks.

When performing a snowboard jump trick, land on snow that is not super hard or soft. Land a snowboard jump safely with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free video on snowboarding. tricks

Keeping a center of gravity results in a good landing for a snowboard jump trick. Stay focused during a snowboard jump with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free video on snowboarding...

A bad landing during a snowboard jump trick can result in injury. Avoid a bad jump landing on a snowboard with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free video on snowboarding tricks.

Practicing snowboard jump tricks is a good way to learn jumping. Get assistance practicing snowboard jumps with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free video on snowboarding tricks.

Keeping arms out is a good technique during snowboard jump tricks. Discover more about proper snowboard jumping techniques with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free video on...

While in mid-air during a snowboard trick jump, look at the landing. Learn more about what to do in mid-air during a snowboard jump with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free video on...

When doing a snowboard jump trick, always keep knees bent when in the air. Find out more about proper knee position during a snowboard jump with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free...

During a snowboard jump trick, make sure the snowboard is positioned to land on the flat base. Stick a snowboard jump with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free video on snowboarding...

A tail wheelie is a snowboard trick that involves riding down the mountain on the tail. Discover more about tail wheelies with tips from a snowboard instructor in this free extreme sport video.

Have all upper body weight during a snowboard tail wheelie trick off the board toward the tail. Discover proper upper body mechanics for a tail wheelie with tips from a snowboard instructor in...

A rider doing a snowboard tail wheelie trick should have the lower body centered on the snowboard with knees bent. Learn lower body mechanics during a tail wheelie with tips from a snowboard...

Practice executing the tail wheelie snowboarding trick by finding a hill, starting off slow and working up to to mastering the trick. Get comfortable doing tail wheelies with tips from a...

Switch up a tail wheelie snowboard trick by riding on the nose. Go against the grain when doing snowboard tail wheelies with tips from a snowboard instructor in this free extreme sport video.

Distribute weight evenly on both feet during a snowboard 50/50 on a handrail. Ride a handrail properly during a snowboard 50/50 with tips from a snowboard instructor in this free extreme sport video.

Upper body movement controls how the snowboard moves during a 50/50 on a handrail. Watch where shoulders need to be during a snowboard 50/50 on a handrail with tips from a snowboard instructor in...

Toe side ollie 50/50 on a handrail with a snowboard is similar to a heel side ollie. Find out how to do a toe side ollie 50/50 on a handrail with a snowboard with tips from a snowboard instructor...

Make sure the upper body stays parallel with the rail during a toe side 50/50 on a snowboard. with tips from a snowboard instructor in this free extreme sport video.

Going to fast when riding a handrail on a snowboard could result in getting bucked. Avoid snowboard common mistakes on a handrail with tips from a snowboard instructor in this free extreme sport...

A 50/50 snowboard grind is the simplest drill trick. Learn more about the 50/50 grind with tips from a snowboard instructor in this free extreme sport video.

A snowboard 50/50 on a box requires an approach with some speed. Approach a 50/50 grind with confidence with tips from a snowboard instructor in this free extreme sport video.

Ollie on to the box when preparing for a snowboard 50/50. Avoid catching an edge during a snowboard 50/50 with tips from a snowboard instructor in this free extreme sport video.

Ollie a little bit more when doing a snowboard 50/50 to a handrail from a box. Find out how to do a snowboard 50/50 to a handrail from a box with tips from a snowboard instructor in this free...

Keep shoulders squared up with a rail when doing a snowboard heel side ollie 50/50. Perform a snowboard heel side ollie 50/50 on a rail with tips from a snowboard instructor in this free extreme...

Don't build up too much or too little speed for a snowboard 50/50 on a handrail feature. Watch how to approach a snowboard 50/50 on a handrail feature with tips from a snowboard instructor in this...

Keeping knees bent when riding a snowboard 50/50 on a handrail helps with a proper dismount. Learn how to ride and dismount a snowboard 50/50 on a handrail with tips from a snowboard instructor in...

Snowboarding is an extreme sport that has gained a lot of popularity in recent years, thanks in large part to ESPN's coverage of the X Games and snowboarding's inclusion as an Olympic event. Much...

Snowboarding is a fairly new extreme sport which was grown very quickly in popularity. What started as an alternative to skiing, and another way to ride down hills and mountains, has become so...

Snowboarding boots are an integral accessory when it comes to controlling a snowboard. They come in a variety of designs and may include unique features, but in general all snowboarding boots...

Modern snowboards usually are made out of wood cores, stainless steel edges, fiberglass, resin and occasionally Kevlar. Find out how snowboards are put together by a manufacturer with help from...

In order to become a sponsored snowboarder, a person should hone their skills and submit a video of their snowboarding to a local or international snowboarding company. Compete in snowboarding and...

When determining the size of a snowboard, the distance from the tip to the tail should be measured in centimeters. Measure the waist of a snowboard in centimeters with help from the manager of a...