Snowboarding

Snowboarding

Description
Description

Snowboarding is an exhilarating winter sport where individuals ride a snowboard down snow-covered slopes or in a snow park. It includes various styles, like freestyle, where riders perform tricks over jumps and other obstacles, and alpine snowboarding, focused on speed and racing down slopes. Scoring in freestyle competitions is based on the difficulty, execution, and creativity of tricks, while in racing, it's about speed and finishing times.

Key skills in snowboarding include balance, agility, and control. Riders also need good physical conditioning for strength and endurance.

Snowboarding is popular in countries with mountainous regions and snowy winters, like the United States, Canada, Japan, and various European countries including Switzerland and Austria. Major competitions include the Winter X Games, the FIS Snowboard World Cup, and the Winter Olympics, where it's been a featured sport since 1998. These events showcase the sport's thrilling dynamics and skillful athletes.

History
History

Snowboarding originated in the 1960s as a blend of skiing, surfing, and skateboarding. It started with enthusiasts strapping their feet to a board and gliding down snow-covered slopes. Initially, snowboarding faced resistance from traditional ski resorts but quickly gained popularity, especially among the youth. By the 1980s, it was recognized as a legitimate sport with its own equipment, techniques, and competitions.

Snowboarding styles evolved, from freeriding natural terrain to freestyle's acrobatic tricks in snow parks. Its inclusion in the 1998 Winter Olympics marked a significant milestone, cementing snowboarding as a mainstream winter sport and a highlight of winter sports culture.

Future
Future

Snowboarding is expected to continue its evolution with technological advancements and growing global popularity. New board designs and materials will enhance performance and accessibility for riders of all levels. The sport's continued inclusion in major events like the Winter Olympics ensures ongoing global visibility and interest. We're likely to see a rise in indoor snowboarding facilities, making the sport more accessible year-round and in regions without natural snow.

Trends in sustainable practices, such as eco-friendly gear, are gaining traction. Additionally, the growing diversity of styles, from backcountry freeriding to urban snowboarding, caters to a wider range of enthusiasts, solidifying snowboarding's place as a dynamic and inclusive winter sport.

Common Questions
Common Questions
How do you get better at snowboarding?

There are plenty of different ways to get better at snowboarding. One important step is filming yourself riding so that you can identify what mistakes your making. Also, when doing an intermediate turn keep your back straight, your core tight, and your knees bent to not fall and continue riding.

When did snowboarding start?

Snowboarding started out in 1965 by an engineer based out of Muskegon, Michigan: Sherman Poppen. He attached two skis together and rope on one end for his daughter so she can control herself as she glided downhill. The invention Sherman made turned into modern-day snowboards.

What is easier: skiing or snowboarding?

In the snowsports world, a common claim people hear and say is that skiing is easy to learn but hard to master, yet snowboarding is hard to learn but easy to master. Of course, everyone is different, but this case is relatively true. If you want to pick up a snowsport really quickly, skiing is the move.

Sports

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5’6” | 1.68 m
August 16, 1991
Anna Gasser
168.000
1991.00
12000
GUIDE
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Anna Gasser
5’3” | 1.60 m
April 23, 2000
Chloe Kim
160.000
2000.00
41000
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Chloe Kim
5’5” | 1.65 m
April 10, 1981
Gretchen Bleiler
165.000
1981.00
1200
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Gretchen Bleiler
5’7” | 1.70 m
January 27, 1987
Hannah Teter
170.000
1987.00
6400
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Hannah Teter
5’11” | 1.80 m
June 6, 1994
Max Parrot
180.000
1994.00
7900
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3D
Max Parrot
6’2” | 1.88 m
July 6, 1994
Scott James
188.000
1994.00
2800
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3D
Scott James
5’8” | 1.73 m
September 3, 1986
Shaun White
173.000
1986.00
68000
GUIDE
3D
Shaun White
5’11” | 1.80 m
October 9, 1982
Travis Rice
180.000
1982.00
8800
GUIDE
3D
Travis Rice
Shaun White
Height comparison diagram of Shaun White compared to other snowboarders

Shaun White is an American professional snowboarder, known for become a 3-time Olympic Champion and holding the record for the most X-Games gold medals. He also has the most Olympic gold medals by any snowboard and has won 10 ESPY Awards. Shaun White started snowboarding at the age of 6, turned pro at the age of 13, and was the youngest Snowboard to win the US Open. He is the first snowboarder to land back-to-back double corks. He is also a skateboarder, has appeared in multiple films, and is part of the electronic rock band, Bad Things. He was nicknamed the ‘The Flying Tomato,’ due to his red hair.

Shaun White has a height of 5’8” (1.73 m).

Drawings of Shaun White in a range of snowboarding positions labeled with overall height
Shaun White is an American professional snowboarder, known for become a 3-time Olympic Champion and holding the record for the most X-Games gold medals. He also has the most Olympic gold medals by any snowboard and has won 10 ESPY Awards. Shaun White started snowboarding at the age of 6.

Shaun White has a height of 5’8” (1.73 m).

Drawings of Shaun White in a range of snowboarding positions labeled with overall height
Shaun White
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5’8” | 1.73 m
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Nationality: United States

Years Active: 2002—

Birthday
September 3, 1986

Drawings include:
Shaun White standing, snowboarding (various)

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Scott James
Height comparison diagram of Scott James compared to other snowboarders

Scott James is an Australian snowboard, known for representing Australia at the 2018 Winter Olympics. He started snowboarding at the age of 3 with a mini toy snowboard and started competing at the international level at the age of 13 in the 2010 Europa Cup. Scott James currently holds 1 Olympic medal, 3 World Championships, and 6 X-Games medals. In 2010, he became the youngest Winter Olympian in over 50 years. Scott James is known for being a very competitive athlete and was the first person to land a switch Backside Double Cork 1260 at the Snowmass Grand Prix.

Scott James has a height of 6’2” (1.88 m).

Set of illustrations of Scott James in various snowboarding poses dimensioned with overall height
Scott James is an Australian snowboard, known for representing Australia at the 2018 Winter Olympics. He started snowboarding at the age of 3 with a mini toy snowboard and started competing at the international level at the age of 13 in the 2010 Europa Cup.

Scott James has a height of 6’2” (1.88 m).

Set of illustrations of Scott James in various snowboarding poses dimensioned with overall height
Scott James
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6’2” | 1.88 m
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Nationality: Australia

Years Active: 2010—

Birthday
July 6, 1994

Drawings include:
Scott James standing, snowboarding (various)

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Anna Gasser
Height comparison diagram of Anna Gasser compared to other snowboarders

Anna Gasser is an Austrian snowboarder, known for becoming 2018 Olympic champion in the Big Air event. Anna Gasser began competing in the sport during the 2010-2011 season. She currently holds 1 Gold Olympic medal, 2 World Championship wins, and 4 X-Games medals. Anna Gasser was the first female snowboarder to perform the Cab Double Cork 900 kicker in 2013. She was also the first woman to successfully execute a Cab Triple Underflip 1260 and Cab Double Cork in the 2018-2019 season. She is credited with helping creating a more progressive space for women in the snowboarding sport.

Anna Gasser has a height of 5’6” (1.68 m).

Drawings of Anna Gasser in a range of snowboarding positions labeled with overall height
Anna Gasser is an Austrian snowboarder, known for becoming 2018 Olympic champion in the Big Air event. Anna Gasser began competing in the sport during the 2010-2011 season. She currently holds 1 Gold Olympic medal, 2 World Championship wins, and 4 X-Games medals.

Anna Gasser has a height of 5’6” (1.68 m).

Drawings of Anna Gasser in a range of snowboarding positions labeled with overall height
Anna Gasser
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5’6” | 1.68 m
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Nationality: Austria

Years Active: 2010—

Birthday
August 16, 1991

Drawings include:
Anna Gasser standing, snowboarding (various)

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Maxence 'Max' Parrot
Series of scaled illustrations comparing the height of Max Parrot with other related snowboarders

Max Parrot is a Canadian snowboarder, known for being is a 7-time X-Games champion and an Olympic medalist. He began snowboarding at the age of 10 and turned professional at the age of 16. Max Parrot represented Canada in the 2014 and 2018 Winter Olympics. He performed the first Backside Triple Cork ever seen at an X-Games event and became the first snowboarder to successfully land continuous triple jumps in the Slopestyle event. Max Parrot also executed the first Cab Quadruple Underflip 1620 in 2015 and the Cab 1800 Triple Cork in 2016 in the X-Games. He has won 13 X-Game medals in total.

Max Parrot has a height of 5’11” (1.80 m).

Drawings of Max Parrot in a range of snowboarding positions labeled with overall height
Max Parrot is a Canadian snowboarder, known for being is a 7-time X-Games champion and an Olympic medalist. He began snowboarding at the age of 10 and turned professional at age 16. Max Parrot represented Canada in the 2014 and 2018 Winter Olympics. He performed the first Backside Triple Cork.

Max Parrot has a height of 5’11” (1.80 m).

Drawings of Max Parrot in a range of snowboarding positions labeled with overall height
Maxence 'Max' Parrot
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5’11” | 1.80 m
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Nationality: Canada

Years Active: 2014—

Birthday
June 6, 1994

Drawings include:
Max Parrot standing, snowboarding (various)

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Gretchen Bleiler
Series of scaled illustrations comparing the height of Gretchen Bleiler with other related snowboarders

Gretchen Bleiler is a former American snowboarder, known for winning at the 2006 Olympics. She began snowboarding at the age of 11 and turned professional in 1996. Gretchen Bleiler has won 1 New Zealand Winter Games, 5 Winter X Games, and 2 Winter Dew Tours. She is first female snowboarder to perfect an Inverted Backside 540, also known as ‘The Crippler’. Gretchen Bleiler announced her retirement in January of 2014 after being injured during a training accident in 2012 which unfortunately did not allow her to make the 2014 Winter Olympics team. She is currently pursuing other interests like writing, teaching, entrepreneurship, and activism.

Gretchen Bleiler has a height of 5’5” (1.65 m).

Drawings of Gretchen Bleiler in a range of snowboarding positions labeled with overall height
Gretchen Bleiler is a former American snowboarder, known for winning at the 2006 Olympics. She began snowboarding at the age of 11 and turned professional in 1996. Gretchen Bleiler has won 1 New Zealand Winter Games, 5 Winter X Games, and 2 Winter Dew Tours.

Gretchen Bleiler has a height of 5’5” (1.65 m).

Drawings of Gretchen Bleiler in a range of snowboarding positions labeled with overall height
Gretchen Bleiler
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5’5” | 1.65 m
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Nationality: United States

Years Active: 2003-2014

Birthday
April 10, 1981

Drawings include:
Gretchen Bleiler standing, snowboarding (various)

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