Get educated on skateboarding for the Winter Olympics with these articles.
The Winter Olympics is well underway and snowboarding is one of my favourite winter sports of the Games. Here are some articles I’ve picked up in the last few days (which I may update as I find more):
- The Physics Of Snowboarding – ‘Amateur (less experienced) snowboarders typically skid around their turns. This occurs when the snowboard is tilted on its edge and the exposed base of the board “plows” into the snow head on.’
- A Brief History of Snowboarding – ‘As snowboarding grew in popularity, so did its reputation as a pastime for screwballs—a counterculture to skiing’s establishment vibe.’
- Jake Burton Carpenter: Snowboarding Pioneer –
Explore the legacy of Jake Burton Carpenter, including early life, memorable moments, press coverage, Mine77, and more.
- History of Snowboarding –
The history of snowboarding in photos. Follow the evolution from Snurfing, snow surfing, Winterstick, Burton, Sims, to split-boarding and modern day riding.
- The thrilling evolution of snowboarding: from its roots to today –
From simple initial snowboard prototypes to sleek designs and global recognition, the sport has grown incredibly since its inception.