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A triple black diamond run without a helmet is no place to be for a beginning snowboarder. Have the right safety gear and know how to navigate snowboard mountain trails with tips from a snowboard enthusiast in this free video series on snowboarding.
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An experienced snowboarder knows what safety gear to wear and what trails to hit that are within their ability. Understand snowboard trail rating symbols and proper safety gear with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free extreme sports video.
Wrist guards help with all the falling that occurs when learning to snowboard. Prevent common snowboard injuries with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free extreme sports video.
Impact shorts are a relatively new snowboard safety item. Learn how impact shorts help cushion falls on a snowboard with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free extreme sports video.
Pants are most important for keeping legs safely warm and dry when snowboarding. Choose the correct snowboard pants with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free extreme sports video.
Snowboard trails typically have three to four trial ratings. Find out the difference in snowboard trail ratings with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free extreme sports video.
The bunny slope is the perfect snowboard trail for beginners to learn on. Carve the bunny slope with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free extreme sports video.
A green circle snowboard trail is similar to the bunny slope but longer. Shred the green circle trails with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free extreme sports video.
A blue square snowboard trial starts to throw moguls in to the mix. Leave fears of the blue square snowboard trial at home with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free extreme sports video.
The black diamond snowboard trails are the most dangerous. Conquer the black diamond trails with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free extreme sports video.
Suggested snowboard safety gear begins with the right pair of goggles. Acquire all the right snowboard safety gear with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free extreme sports video.
Snowboarding goggles are helpful for safely seeing the trails clearly. Pick the right set of goggles for various snowboarding conditions with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free extreme sports video.
Snowboard or ski helmets are the safest option when choosing headgear. Find out why snowboard helmets are the best safety headgear choice with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free extreme sports video.
Cotton and wool gloves are not the safest option for snowboarding. Find snowboard gloves that keep the hands dry and warm with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free extreme sports video.
A warmer snowboard jacket is not always the best and safest choice. Learn why it's what is underneath a snowboard jacket that's important with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free extreme sports video.
Snowboard safety clothing layers should be breathable due to the sweating that occurs on the mountain. Stay warm with the right snowboard clothing layers with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free extreme sports video.
Make sure to have all the right snowboard safety gear before heading out on the mountain. Comfortably head out with the right snowboard safety gear with tips from a snowboarding enthusiast in this free extreme sports video.
Ever purposefully sat on a block of ice in regular clothes? Of course not! So why would anyone head up a mountain to snowboard without the right safety and clothing gear or without knowing the trails? Going up a mountain to snowboard in jeans and a t-shirt is the same as knowingly sitting on an ice block for a lengthy amount of time. The right snowboard clothes and safety gear are a crucial part to having any fun on the slopes. Knowing the trails will help with having fun too. Don't get stuck on a triple black diamond when the bunny slope is where the board and your ability belong. In this free video series on snowboarding, let an enthusiast explain how to navigate mountain trails without looking down the dreaded black diamond run. He also discusses proper safety and clothing gear. Find out how to protect wrists, the back side and legs from falls and the elements. See what all those funny looking colored circles, squares and diamonds actually mean. Finally, don't head up the mountain without his tips on goggles, helmets, gloves, jackets and layers. Don't get stuck looking down the triple black diamond without goggles and helmet your first day on the slopes.
Brendan Donovan Brendan Donovan is a snowboarder from Boston. He has been avidly snowboarding since the winter of 2000, and is no stranger to the slopes. Donovan was brought up to ski from a very young age, but as time went on he became more interested in snowboarding. Donovan has also been a skateboard instructor and a ramp builder for an indoor YMCA skate park, where he was able to polish up his skills and gain confidence being on the board.dkdk
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