Get the best articles and videos about snowboarding from Digestopia. http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com/index.html http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Mon, 20 Nov 2006 12:39:06 -0500 Mon, 20 Nov 2006 12:39:04 -0500 FeedForAll Mac v1.6 (1.6.0.8) Videos can always make your vacation memorable and of course can make it something that never fades away. When your vacation includes snowboarding there are many different things that can be done with them. http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com/homemadevideos.htm Mon, 20 Nov 2006 12:39:01 -0500 In 1929 M.J. Burchett tried to slide down a snowy hill with his feet strapped to a single board. This is the first recorded attempt at snowboarding that we know about. He tied his feet to the board with a clothesline and some horse reins. http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com/snowboardinggotstarted.htm Mon, 20 Nov 2006 12:39:02 -0500 Snowboarding is a sport that is enjoyed by an increasing number of people. It should not be surprising to find that there are a number of snowboard options on the market these days. http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com/snowboardoption.htm Mon, 20 Nov 2006 12:39:03 -0500 New Zealand Open 2006, Snowpark, NZ, August 3-5 2006. Music: Rory Track: Peace, War and Happiness, music.podshow.com Park Opening: Hintertux, Austria, October 6-8 2006. Music: Backslider Track: Interlude To Love music.podshow.com Amateur Video: Luke Hayes, Ontario, Canada http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com/shralp/41shralp.htm Mon, 20 Nov 2006 12:39:03 -0500 Rail Session: Feb, 2006, Nanshan, China. Music: MC Webber feat. Yin T'sang - Zai Zherrr, Mellow ParK Tour: China, Burton Am Tour: Europe. Trick Tip: Nollie and Nollie BS 180 by Heinz Lohle. Music: Serpent of Eve, Track: Ride music.podshow.com Web Toy Line Rider Music: SpoilSport, Track: I Ride The Train music.podshow.com Contest Preview: Air and Style 06 http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com/shralp/42shralp.htm Mon, 20 Nov 2006 12:39:04 -0500 Finnish TV Show: ALS, Aleksi Litovaara Snowboarding Music: SDAOK, Track: Company Business, music.podshow.com Swiss Event: freestyle.ch, September 22-24, 2006, Zurich, Switzerland Music: Soulfege, Track: Sunshine, music.podshow.com UK Amateur Video: HJP Crew Music: The Royalty http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com/shralp/43shralp.htm Mon, 20 Nov 2006 12:39:04 -0500 What do you usually do to enjoy yourself? Are you one of these guys whose idea of perfect relaxation is watching television all day long? Or probably you are one of the adrenalin lovers that usually go for adrenalin activities? http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com/k2snowboards.htm Mon, 13 Nov 2006 14:30:14 -0500 You've always had a great time snowboarding, and lately you have been thinking about entering a snowboard competition. Before you actually enter a competition, it is a good idea to understand exactly what you are getting into. Here are a few tips to help you prepare for your first entry into the world of snowboard competitions. http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com/snowboardcompetition.htm Mon, 13 Nov 2006 14:30:15 -0500 Freestyle snowboarding has grown in popularity over the last several years. Those that enjoy the sport enjoy many sports, and not just winter sports but sports of many seasons. http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com/freestylesnowboarding.htm Mon, 13 Nov 2006 14:30:16 -0500 The Gap Session. Little Preview by Blank Paper Studio. Trick TippHalfcab Nosepress Backside 180 Out with Heinz Lole, Music: Lumberjack Mafia (music.podshow.com), Amateur Video, Lamaproductions http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com/shralp/38shralp.htm Mon, 13 Nov 2006 14:30:16 -0500 Snowboarding DVD Teaser Special. All Inclusive: Stereotactic Films and Flammable Family. Boardbagged: Pirates. GAP Session: Blank Paper Studio. Good Times: Flatlight Films. shralp Surf 11. http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com/shralp/39shralp.htm Mon, 13 Nov 2006 14:30:17 -0500 Billabong Freeway Tour. Mt Hotham, AUS. Snow Park, NZ. Music: thehipcola. Track: Cyclism. music.podshow.com. DVD Teaser. Volcom Stone. Escramble. Amateur Video. Florian Kaiser. Music: Juggling Suns. Track: Swamp Gas Revisited. music.podshow.com http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com/shralp/40shralp.htm Mon, 13 Nov 2006 14:30:17 -0500 Do you love winter? Or, more importantly, do you love spending time in the cold winter weather? If so, and you are looking for a great new activity to try this winter, consider snowboarding. http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com/trysnowboarding.htm Mon, 09 Oct 2006 14:04:02 -0400 By Martin Stoleman Having a snowboard doesn't have much point if you are unsure of how to use it. The hardest part is getting started, but once you learn how to start, all it takes is practice. To learn how to get started so that you have something to practice, read on. http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com/whatyouneedtoknow.htm Mon, 09 Oct 2006 14:04:04 -0400 It is important to make sure you wear the right kind of snowboard apparel while having all that fun. Here are a few quick tips about the proper clothing to keep you warm and happy. http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com/essentialsnowboardapparel.htm Mon, 09 Oct 2006 14:04:05 -0400 Contest: Total Fight Masters of Freestyle, March 30th - April 2nd 2006, Grandvalira, Andorra. 1. Michi Stanschitz 2. Nicky Wieveg Music: Trap Door music.podshow.com Session: Intergirlactik, March 30th - April 2nd 2006, Saint-Lary, France, All girl photo-session. Music: The Dials music.podshow.com Teaser: When in doubt...Lay it out. New Film from Role Model Productions coming this fall. Music: Radoon music.podshow.com http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com/shralp/28shralp.htm Mon, 09 Oct 2006 14:04:05 -0400 Abominable Snow Jam: July 8, 2006 * HCSC, Mt Hood, Music: The Exchange * 1...2...3...UHH! (music.podshow.com) MT. Buller Rail Event: July 20, 2006 Mt. Buller, Australia snow bored? by MellowMoodProduction: Video Teaser, Music: DJ ReeDo * Title: Without You Amateur Video: Chicken Holiday * PA, USA check shralp.com http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com/shralp/36shralp.htm Mon, 09 Oct 2006 14:04:10 -0400 Abominable Snow Jam, July 9 + 10, 2006 * HCSC, Mt Hood. Music: Trap Door, Project Y (music.podshow.com) storbis, Video Teaser, Amateur Video, Livid, Music: The Tattle Tales, So Wanna Kiss You music.podshow.com http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com/shralp/37shralp.htm Mon, 09 Oct 2006 14:04:11 -0400 Snowboard competition in the recent years has been gaining popularity among all winter sports. By reflecting back on the past history of snowboarding, we can view the process of how the sport gained popularity and even an inclusion of an Olympic game. http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com/snowboardingandtherise.htm Tue, 12 Sep 2006 09:04:22 -0400 Learning to snowboard is difficult just like any new thing that you may try. It will take time to learn, but by doing simple things and learning simple techniques, you will be snowboarding soon! http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com/learninghowtosnowboard.htm Tue, 12 Sep 2006 09:04:25 -0400 Since it is your feet that connect you to your board the correct boots are vital for achieving maximum board control and general boarding enjoyment. There is nothing worse than having sore, wet and cold feet which will without doubt ruin a day out on the hills. When seeking to buy the best boots possible you should select those that suit the style of riding that you believe you are most likely to adopt. http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com/snowboardboots.htm Tue, 12 Sep 2006 09:04:26 -0400 Shralp.com is a weekly snowboarding video podcast. This episode has: Contest: Us Open, Stratton, VT USA, March 14-19, 2006, Halfpipe, 3rd Mason Aguirre, 2nd Danny Davis, 1st Shaun White Contest: Billabong World Jr. Pro, March 4-8, 2006. Web: Goodstuff.de, Online-store all in flash. http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com/shralp/24shralp.htm Tue, 12 Sep 2006 09:04:27 -0400 Shralp! ( http://shralp.com/) is a weekly snowboard video podcast (vblog). This episode has: Contest: Snow-JahZee, Hoch-Ybrig, CH, March 31st to April 2nd, 2006. Event: K2 Couloirs to Bars, Final Garmisch-Partenkirchen D, March 30th, 2006. Activity: Viewer Video, Shralp! viewers sent in their videos. Teaser: Creepy Fingers, New Surf Video by Volcom Entrainment. Preview: Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards. http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com/shralp/26shralp.htm Tue, 12 Sep 2006 09:04:27 -0400 Contest: Wangl Tangl 2006, Mayrhofen, March 27th 2006, A contest by Die Asthetiker. 1. Ville Uotila, 2. Stefan Gimpl, 2. Tomi Savela, 4. Jakko Ruha, 5. Chris Kröll, 5. Wolfgang Nyvelt. Music: The Dials (music.podshow.com). Contest: Rail-JahZee 06, Hoch-Ybrig, April 2nd 2006. Shred rails Bino Style (Snow-Jahzee Part 1 in shralp! #26). 1. Reto Kestenholz, 2. Roman Marti, Music: The Busracer. Amateur Video: White Water. Send in your videos. Music: HELLBus (music.podshow.com) http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com/shralp/27shralp.htm Tue, 12 Sep 2006 09:04:28 -0400 Although Shaun White placed fourth in this year's Winter X games, and therefore did not podium in the superpipe finals,his career is nowhere near over. http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com/shaunwhite.htm Tue, 12 Sep 2006 09:01:55 -0400 Watch video clips of Shaun White. Shaun Roger White (born September 3, 1986 in San Diego, California) is an American professional snowboarder and skateboarder based in Carlsbad, California. White has accumulated an impressive competition record in both sports, and has appeared in a number of media programs and video games. He has been a notable competitor in the extreme-sports community since he was about twelve years old. http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com/videos/shaunwhiteproject.htm Tue, 12 Sep 2006 09:04:31 -0400 Perform stunt in mid air in this snowboarding game. http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com/games/Board.html Tue, 12 Sep 2006 09:04:32 -0400 Snowboarders and skiers are increasing in number every year. As the numbers increase so do the number of injuries. More awareness http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com/moredangerous.htm Mon, 13 Mar 2006 12:12:58 -0500 When the winter begins the thousands and thousands of tourists rush to the Alps - the highest European mountain system with the most prestigious mountain resorts. The Alps occupy the part of Italy, France, Switzerland, Austria, Germany and the former Yugoslavia. The choice of a particular country can depend on the language spoken there, the attractions (except mountains) you can see there and the price. http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com/mountaincometome.htm Mon, 13 Mar 2006 12:12:59 -0500 Tired of paying high prices for lift tickets at Colorado Ski Resorts? Local secrets on how to get the best deal at the most popular ski resorts in Colorado such as Keystone, Breckenridge and Vail. Newly updated for the 2005-2006 ski season! http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com/discountlifttickets.htm Mon, 13 Mar 2006 12:13:01 -0500 Lindsey Jacobellis' fall at the Torino Olympics signals the unfortunate maturation of snowboarding from rebellious and liberating adolescence to conformist and controlling adulthood. http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com/lindseyjacobellis.htm Mon, 06 Mar 2006 12:37:04 -0500 Snowboarding is one of those sports that can get expensive very quickly, so you want to make sure to choose the right gear for your style. By careful searching, you can save yourself from spending $500 on the wrong type of snowboard...and still enjoy the riding that you like to do. http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com/snowboardstyle.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2006 12:07:54 -0500 Whether you are an experienced or a first time snowboarder it is important to consider several factors when planning your next trip. http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com/snowboardingtips.htm Wed, 01 Feb 2006 11:11:14 -0500 As the holiday season approaches, people from all around the south are tuning up their skis and pulling out their snowboards in anticipation of a week long ritual of winter fun on the slopes of North Carolina. This year promises to be a good one, as temperatures remain consistently cold, and Mother Nature is being generous with the real stuff! http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com/northcarolina.htm Mon, 23 Jan 2006 11:07:52 -0500 You have found the most comprehensive collection of trail descriptions and trail maps available on the Internet. Since 1999 we have been adding new trails for North America and the total now stands at over 35,000 trails! Each trail comes with a detailed description of the trip, driving directions, guidebook-quality trail maps, photos, and trail ratings and reviews from our members. Professional book authors and publishers work directly with Trails.com to get these trails to you so you can trust the source! Planning a day hike or an overnight camping trip this weekend? Researching a longer backpacking trek or a cross-country outdoor getaway next season? Either way, you can save a lot of time and money by using Trails.com so try it today. http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com/trails.htm Mon, 16 Jan 2006 14:11:53 -0500 Have you ever wondered what the popular indoor ski areas around the world are? Find out. http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com/indoorskiareas.htm Mon, 16 Jan 2006 13:54:20 -0500 The right snowboarding gear is essential to having a great day on the slopes. Here are a few pointers for picking what's right for you. http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com/snowboardinggear.htm Mon, 16 Jan 2006 12:31:17 -0500 There are several aspects to consider when selecting your snowboard. Find out which ones are important. http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com/rightsnowboard.htm Mon, 16 Jan 2006 12:15:28 -0500 If you really want to excel on the hills, you are going to need more than just a lot of practice. http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com/snowboardfitness.htm Tue, 10 Jan 2006 16:29:22 -0500 Snowboard clothing--when snow gets hot! http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com.snowboardclothing.htm Tue, 10 Jan 2006 16:14:38 -0500 Snowboarding has great similarities to surfing and skiing: It's like surfing in that it is a board sport, and like skiing because it is performed in the snow. Snowboarders or riders, as they are called strap boards to their feet and slide down snow-covered slopes. http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com/greatwhite.htm Thu, 22 Dec 2005 16:11:26 -0500 So you want to be a snowboarder? Here's how to get started on a budget. Avoid paying high prices for your snowboard by knowing what to look for when selecting your second hand snowboard. http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com/usedsnowboard.htm Wed, 21 Dec 2005 15:10:02 -0500 Snowboarding stances are different for everyone, so don't go copying you're best friend! http://www.digestopia.com/snowboarding/snowboardstance.htm Wed, 21 Dec 2005 14:50:32 -0500 I really got into snowboarding when I moved to Colorado. Take a mountain of snow, a big flat curved board, step on, and whoosh! Off you go! You're surfing the Earth! It's exhilarating to the max. http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com/surfingtheearth.htm Tue, 20 Dec 2005 14:50:36 -0500 Before you purchase a snowboard you will want to decide which type of board is right for you. There are three types of snowboards, which are freestyle, free ride and free carve. http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com/buyingasnowboard.htm Thu, 15 Dec 2005 12:15:18 -0500 Please add yourself to the Wave Hound Frappr! map. We've added the link to our header throughout the site and would love to see where all of you Surfers are located. Please take a moment to add yourself. http://www.frappr.com/wavehound Thu, 08 Dec 2005 16:54:54 -0500 It has taken almost forty years for snowboarding to be recognized as a major sport that is followed and participated in by hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. Humanity's love affair with snow has been documented throughout the ages, starting with cave dwellers who were smart enough to figure out that snow had its advantages, such as serving as insulation to hold in the warmth in their homes and preserving the day's kill http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com/historyofsnowboarding.htm Wed, 07 Dec 2005 16:38:30 -0500 Snowboarding Gear to Keep you Safe and Comfortable as you Learn and Ride Are you thinking of trying snowboarding, but reluctant because you've heard that you'll be bruised after the painful edge-catc... http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com/hurtyourself.htm Wed, 07 Dec 2005 16:38:25 -0500 Snowboarding, is quickly becoming one of the most popular family holidays. One of the largest appeals to the family is that it is an active sport which provides plenty of exercise for everyone. With today's inactive lifestyles, more families are leaning towards taking an active family holiday http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com/snowboardingholiday.htm Wed, 07 Dec 2005 16:38:22 -0500 Snowboarding is one of the most popular snow sports and like any other physical activity, it is susceptible to injury. However if the right precautions are taken and the correct protective gear is worn, the body can be protected from any severe injury. Here are a few snowboarding safety tips dealing with common injuries, how to treat those injuries and what can be done to prevent them. http://www.snowboarding.digestopia.com/snowboardsafety.htm Wed, 07 Dec 2005 16:38:19 -0500