Snowboarding's first competition
Tom Sims demonstrated his concave board design at the first snowboard competition at Ski Cooper, saying he had developed it over the previous three years and tested it in as many different ski conditions as possible.
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Snowboarding History: Technology boosts snowboarding growth in 1980s
The 1980s may conjure up images of Cabbage Patch Dolls, MTV and Pac-Man, the U.S. men's ice hockey team's "miracle" at the 1980 Olympics - and also snowboarding, which exploded onto the scene of winter sp Copyright 2012 Summit Daily News. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Summit Daily News Snowboarding History: Technology boosts ...
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Mt. Hood Meadows host to Burton Mountain Festival snowboarding this weekend
For the youngest riders, the Burton Mountain Festival will feature a riglet park where riders as young as 3 can try out snowboarding free. Burton will provide snowboards, boots and bindings.
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ISPO awards best of the best in innovative sports gear
On Monday, Munich's massive sports trade show event ISPO announced its best-of winners for the most innovative new products of the year -- including aquatic-inspired skis, skateboard-inspired snowboard bindings, and a device that lets cyclists communicate with each other while pedaling at high speeds.
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Snowboarding History: Tom Sims: From skateboards to snowboards
A yellow Sims skiboard is on display at the new snowboard exhibit at the Colorado Ski & Snowboard museum, on loan from Steve Link.
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