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Snowboarding (book) $13.95 A complete guide to the fastest-growing outdoor winter sport Here is the source for readers who want to learn more about the fastest-growing outdoor winter sport Snowboarding! This book helps beginners get started and veterans get better. Snowboarding includes advice on selecting the right board and accessories, in-depth explanations of key snowboarding skills, safety tips, and detailed descriptions of 20 of the world’s best snowboarding resorts from authors who have been there. The book features clear and accurate instruction and beautiful full-color photos and illustrations throughout for demonstrating proper technique. Less-experienced riders will discover tips for waxing and storing boards and sharpening their edges, along with advice for falling safely and riding through soft snow. More advanced participants will learn how to get started in freestyle, racing, and riding on ungroomed trails. And everyone will appreciate the hints on handling crowds and finding the best snow. Snowboarders looking for places to try their skill will be pleased to read about 20 of the finest snowboarding destinations in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. The descriptions of each resort include vertical drop, summit elevation, number of lifts, size of the area, resort access, where to write for information, and snowmaking capabilities. Readers will also find a complete fitness program to help them prepare for their time on the slopes, along with practical advice for coping with high altitudes. There is even a glossary of snowboard-speak to help readers master the lingo of this rapidly evolving sport. Like all the books in the Outdoor Pursuits Series, Snowboarding emphasizes safety, environmental responsibility, and most of all the fun of outdoor activity! AUDIENCE A how-to book for beginner snowboarders and a reference for experienced snowboarders CONTENTS Acknowledgments Preface Chapter 1 Going Snowboarding Chapter 2 Snowboarding Equipment Chapter 3 Snowboarding Correctly Chapter 4 Snowboarding Safely Chapter 5 The Best Places to Snowboard Chapter 6 Pursuing Snowboarding Further Appendix Snowboarding Lingo ABOUT THE AUTHOR Ever since his teens, Rob Reichenfeld has witnessed the evolution of snowboarding firsthand from the original snurfer boards of the 1970s to the high-tech carving boards of today. At resorts in Austria, Switzerland, and Canada, he gained extensive mountain |
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Ubisoft Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage $19.99 Software 17570 www.ubi.com In this sequel to 2008′s hit game Shaun White Snowboarding: Road Trip, Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage follows Shaun White and his crew of friends as they go from chasing the best powder to pursuing the world’s top competitions. You and Shaun will hit the slopes once again, but this time the stakes are higher; zig – zag across the globe to ride against the best of the best and take your place on the world stage. Ubisoft has teamed up with action sports superathlete Shaun White to bring the most immersive experience to the Nintendo Wii. Shaun White Snowboarding: World Stage infuses the experience with the most authentic elements of Shaun’s riding style, personality, and sense of humor. Become the world?s best snowboarding crew: You and Shaun White will guide the World?s best riders to the very top of the world rankings Every challenge is an opportunity to increase your level of prestige on the world stage Participate in bigger and more varied challenges across the globe until you?re finally ready to take on the world?s top boarders in the ultimate competition Tons of new powder to ride: From a half pipe in the middle of New York?s Times Square to the most prestigious competitions in France, Canada, and Japan Ride a ton of unforgettable locations to which only the world?s best crews have access Explore eight huge mountains for 75 unique challenges Seamless co-op multiplayer: Invite up to three friends to be a part of your crew at any point in the game All of the progress you achieve together fully carries over to your single-player career With a multitude of dedicated co-operative and competitive modes to explore, you can be sure that the intensity of the action on the slopes will be matched in the living room Once you?ve posted a score you?re proud of, see how you stack up against players from across the world using all-new online leaderboards More characters, More customization: Recruit riders from around the world Every addition to your group brings a new way to ride and trick Unlock a variety of authentic boots, boards, jackets, helmets and stickers as rewards for completing the game?s many challenges A deep experience you?ll want to keep playing: You?re in total control of how you want to play the game With the all-new season competition calendar, you?ll always have a wide variety of new locations to race, trick, grind, and grab air Replay your favorite runs to unlock each map?s unique achievements, earning you keepsakes of your accomplishments and special rewards Everyone can hit the Slopes with the Wii: The Wii makes it easy to free ride or compete The Balance Board lets you control your jumps and tricks with the intuitiveness and fun of having a snowboard in your own living |
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