Posts Tagged Skiing
What is Snowboarding?
Posted by admin in Sports and Games on September 24th, 2009
photo credit: GrayskullduggerySnowboarding is a sport and outdoor activity where you slide on a smooth board over snow, hence the name snowboard. Similar to skiing, snowboarding use metal edges on a plastic board to provide a sharp edge to turn (carve) and stop. Unlike skiing, snowboarding uses a board with both feet strapped to it. Your feet are strapped facing each other a little wider than shoulder width apart. You then face to your right (Goofy Footed) or left (Regular Footed) and slide down the mountain. By using your rear foot to slide the back of the board to the left or right, and by leaning the oposite direction you slide the back of the board, you are able to turn and stop. Snowboarding is closely associated with skateboarding and extreme sports. It is definitely part of those genres, but can also be enjoyed by leisurely types as well.
Why use a water ski Jacket
Posted by admin in Sports and Games on September 2nd, 2009
A water ski Jacket is truly used as a safety precaution. There are several types of ski jackets that are used for keeping you safe if you fall down while water skiing. One Jacket is a very high end waterproof breathable jacket with zip off sleeves. The sleeves are not normal and are made to help the person that could be cold or that may be doing tricks and is used to the ski hitting their arms while they do tricks. The jackets are meant to be slim but still be able to keep a body floating for a long period of time. The period of time can usually be viewed on the jacket. It will often tell you how long the jacket can be in the water before the jacket becomes water logged and becomes useless as a viable safety jacket.