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How it all started The First snowboard was called the Snurfer and was invented by Sherman Poppen. Sherman was outside and saw his daughter struggling to stand up on a sled, this inspired him to do something about it. Poppen simply together to children's skis to create what his wife named the Snurfer. Pretty soon people had heard about the Snurfer and wanted one too. |
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What is
Snowboarding Snowboarding is a sport that requires a snowboard, boots, a hill, and snow. The snowboarder stays on the board because of specially made boots that snap onto the board or straps that can adjust to fit your feet. |
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To get up to the top of
the hill the snowboarder takes a lift and then they ride down the hill.
When you go snowboarding it is a good idea to wear a helmet just incase
you get hurt. In any sport it is important to be safe.
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Improvements The first snowboard was just two skis side by side. Today snowboards are made of wood and fiberglass and are just one piece, also snowboards are always being improved. Since the first snowboard, snowboards have gone through many changes such as how snowboards used to be steered with fins attached to the base. Also another improvement is how Jak Burton a carpenter attached adjustable foot straps giving riders the convenience of greater control. |
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