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Popular Burton Discount Snowboards For Sale

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Jason Davis asked:


Burton has snowboards of all kinds for sale with their prices slashed! The website prosnowboardshop.com has 40 snowboards that are 10%-19% off, 215 snowboards that are 20%-29% off, 14 snowboards that are 30%-39% off, and two snowboards that are 40%-49% off. The Discount Snowboards are in such variety that you can find any color, price, width, size and weight you want. The colors they come in are black, blue, brown, gold, green, gray, orange, pink, purple, red, silver, tan, white and yellow. You can get men’s, women’s, youth, or kid’s boards. They range in price from $125.00-over $200.00. You can get midwide, regular, or wide width. The sizes range from 115-167.5. The weights range from 65-over 200 pounds.

Burton snowboards are some of the most popular snowboards in the world and with the ranges of styles, weights, colors, and price, it’s no surprise. Let’s discuss one of the popular boards for two groups of prospective buyers of these Discount Snowboards.

Most men would be attracted to the Burton T 6 Snowboard 159. It has the speed and grace of an F-22 Raptor. It races through the snow and cuts through it like a hot knife through butter. You can use it on the highest of mountain peaks and cruise down the mountain at record breaking speed. This board absorbs turbulence so you can go faster than with other boards and so there is less impact on the body when performing stunts. The sale price is $639.95 down from $799.95.

Women, on the other hand, would be tempted to buy the Burton Blender Snowboard Silver 148. This board is perfect for those who want to learn and master tricks. It comes equipped with Rail Ready Park Edges that keep the board from acquiring severe damage and the nose and tail shape make the take-off and landing much easier than it is on other boards. If you want to impress your friends with new tricks every time you go to the mountains, this is the board for you. The sale price is $319.95 down from $399.95.

There are obviously many more styles and types of Burton Discount Snowboards out there, but these are two of the popular ones. Check out the boards that are on sale today.



Ski Fitness Training

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April 30th, 2009 at 2:26 pm

How to Enter a Snowboard Competition

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Mayoor Patel asked:


First, look at the various levels of the competition. Often, you will find the contests structured so that you may enter a section that is appropriate for your level of expertise. A typical competition will include categories for beginners, intermediate skill sets, and professional levels. Your style and the execution will be key in helping you determine which level is best suited for you. If at all possible, attend a competition before actually entering, so you can compare your skill level with those of others.

Age is also a factor. Competitions may be geared toward pre-teens, teens and young adults. Like the skill levels, this allows persons to compete against a group of people with whom you are likely to share common traits. Dont try to fudge, thinking that older means better prizes or more recognition. There is plenty of time to enter in another class as you get older.

Pay close attention to the types of tricks that you have become proficient with. Match them up with what you see done with each category. This does not mean that you cant include a trick or two that is a little out of the box; but you do want to make sure you give the judges plenty of tricks that can easily be compared to what others are doing.

Make sure you own the type of equipment and apparel that is required for the snowboard competition you wish to enter. As an example, just about any competition will require that you wear a particular type of helmet. This is to ensure that all the contestants are adequately protected for the type of tricks they are set to perform and be judged on. If you have any questions about what is considered appropriate clothing or equipment, ask the organizers of the event for specifics.

Once you have done your homework, be prepared to provide the information required to successfully complete the application. Typically, you will need to supply your name, age, home address, a contact phone number and the list of tricks that you plan on performing. If you have watched the classifications closely, you will know what type of tricks to include on your application. This will speed up the process, as the organizers of the contest will not have to waste much time deciding if your age and the tricks you have in mind are right for the section of the competition you wish to enter.

Snowboard competitions are not usually organized along a first come first served basis. You will be competing just to be accepted into the competition. By making sure you understand the nature of the competition, you greatly improve your chances of being accepted.



Best Online Snowboard Coaching!

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April 30th, 2009 at 10:31 am

Snowboarding on Screen

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Jasmine Stone asked:


As snowboarding becomes more popular, different enthusiasts created various channels to express their love and interest in the sport. As the years went by, the roads paved by the pioneers of snowboarding opened the way to more prestigious tournaments, to a category in the Olympics, and later on even to snowboarding videos.

The progression in the world of snowboarding made snowboarding films part of the sport’s culture. Since its recognition as an official sport 1985, many snowboarding videos have documented the events that happen each season which are usually released in the fall just before the winter, the peak season of snowboarding. While hobbyists were initially the only ones interested to film the sport, over the years, the number of companies covering snowboarding events have grown.

What initially started as something for personal use became an industry that is filming for various purposes. Some video productions companies have seen its commercial value and are manufacturing these specific type of films for advertisements. In fact, most snowboarding videos usually contain footages of famous professional snowboarders advertising their sponsors. An example where snowboarding films were used for commercials would be the film by Dave Seone about Shaun White called The White Album. This was sponsored by Mountain Dew, Burton Snowboards, and even Playstation for its snowboarding game.

Snowboarding has also been a subject of interest in Hollywood films, like the movie Out Cold released in 2001. The movie included appearances by several famous professional riders as either stunt performers or actual characters, or both. Out Cold is one of few major film productions that realistically depicted snowboarding and exhibited a true understanding of the sport’s real nature and culture.

Snowboarding films have also been documented to showcase the current trends and styles in the sport. Whether you are a beginner or a professional, watching snowboarding videos will be a great help in developing your skills as a rider. Although videos can never substitute actual learning from an instructor, this may help supplement lessons that are being taught in the field. You can find many downloadable videos from the internet and you may also order copies of documented events from either websites or stores for snowboarding.

For those who just want to have a souvenir, don’t hesitate to film yourself while on your board. You need not climb mountains to go snowboarding since there many other places that you can use like ski hills. And, contrary to popular belief, you do not need large amounts of snow to do some slides. You can take your personal snowboarding video anywhere where there is enough snow and a nice slope. If it’s hilarious enough, you can send it to America’s Funniest Home Video and who knows, you might even win.

However, for those novices who want to be discovered, you can also create your own videos to document your talent. Though it is not necessary to have someone professional take your footages, it may help when you intend to replicate it and send it to different scouts looking for a rookie. But if you intend to do this, make sure that you use a high end camera to clearly capture your moves. This will be a good strategy to present and market your skill and style. Also remember that it is easier to send a scout a copy of your snowboarding video for him to see the talent in you than to wait for a scout to find while you doing your best trick.



Best Online Snowboard Coaching!

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April 29th, 2009 at 12:04 pm