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Its rhythmic moves are described as "downright liberating. No hard boots, no poles, no crossed tips: just you, the board and a giant frozen wave" (Davidson, 1994). Better still, snowboards "excel in warm conditions that can be difficult or even hazardous for skiers" (Davidson, 1994).
Athletic demands
Balance, and the ability to lean forward, bend your knees and stretch out your arms are basic. Leaning to adjust body position, mainly with sinking and rising movements, operates the board. The ability to take a fall is crucial; according to ski patrols, the most common snowboard injury is a sprained wrist, which is why many snowboarders wear wrist protection. Once a neophyte is over the first day of snowboarding, however, the risk of injury decreases dramatically; 75% of injuries occur on day one (Davidson, 1994).
The typical snowboarder
There probably is no typical snowboarder. Because it is easy to learn, it attracts people beyond youth. Because it allows access to wild natural beauty, at attracts outdoors adventurer types. Because it is...
In short, snowboarding is a sport that can be, and is, enjoyed by a wide variety of people, despite the fact that surfer-looking, well-muscled young men are still the poster boys for the sport.
References
Davidson, B. (1994, Feb.) Never too old to shred - snowboarding.
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Injury rates in sports. (2003) JOPERD -- The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 74(9), p. 9. Retrieved 11 November 2005 from www.questia.com.
Lustgarten, A. (2001, Nov.) 101 Winter Sports - skiing and snowboarding. Combat Edge. Retrieved 11 November 2005 from www.findarticles.com.
The history of snowboarding. Retrieved 11 November 2005 at http://www.snowboarding2.com/history.php
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