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Test the Avid Skier in Your Life with the Gift of Snowboarding

Posted on 20. Dec, 2009 by Harold Kramer in Extreme Adventure Gifts

Some people are just naturally comfortable in the cold outdoors with snow all around them. They love any sport that involves snow and would rather be there than anywhere else. For the winter outdoor lover, an extreme adventure gift such as snowboarding may be a great venture and new sport for them. If they are an avid skier, give them this gift and it will be a totally different challenge for them.

Snowboarding has increased in popularity over the years. This is especially so among younger generations. When starting this sport, lessons are recommended. It is very hard to learn the basics of it over the first couple of days. Skiing skills do not help in learning because it is much different of a sport. However, if they have ever surfed or done any skateboarding, these skills are helpful and may make learning easier.

Feet are fixed to the board and this dictates boarding style immediately. Over the first few days there will be many falls and time spent on their butt will be more than time spent on their feet. Many styles of snowboarding exist including free ride, freestyle, and dry slope. Free ride is the most commonly used because it simply means riding down whatever terrain is available. Since the outdoor lover is a beginner, they will either use defined slopes or possibly free ride wherever possible.

After they have learned the basics, it will be very easy and rewarding. They will experience a floating sensation and the gear is much more comfortable than skiing gear. It is also cheaper if they decide to participate in the sport permanently and easier to transport from place to place. Give your skiing savvy friend or family member a gift they can really get into. Maybe they can even tape the initial falls so you can get a good laugh after they try it.

Here are some great web sites to check out.

Extreme Skiing

http://www.extremeskiing.org/

Extreme Snowboarding

http://www.extremenc.com/

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