Knowra Snowboard Snowboard A board designed for riding over snow, typically with bindings that secure a rider’s boots to its surface. Its shape and edges let riders steer, turn, and control speed on slopes.
Snowboard binding : A device that attaches a snowboarder’s boot to the board. Bindings transfer a rider’s movements to the board and hold the boots in place.
Carving : A method of turning by engaging an edge so the board follows a curved path. A snowboard carves when its edge cuts into the snow instead of skidding sideways.
Freestyle snowboarding : A snowboarding style centered on tricks, jumps, and features such as rails and halfpipes. Freestyle boards are commonly designed for maneuverability and riding in both directions.
Snurfer : A narrow, steerable snow toy invented by Sherman Poppen in 1965. The Snurfer was a direct predecessor of the modern snowboard.
Ski : A long, narrow device attached to a boot for gliding over snow, usually used in pairs. Skiing uses two independently controlled skis rather than one board ridden sideways.
Snowboard boot : A boot designed to provide support and control while snowboarding. Its stiffness and fit affect how precisely a rider can steer the board.
Sidecut : The inward curve along a snowboard’s sides, which helps determine its turning radius. Sidecut helps the engaged edge bend into a turn.
Freeride snowboarding : Snowboarding focused on ungroomed terrain and natural mountain features. Freeride boards often prioritize float, stability, and control beyond groomed runs.
Sherman Poppen : An American inventor who created the Snurfer in 1965. His toy helped establish the idea of standing sideways on a single board over snow.
Monoski : A single wide ski on which both feet point forward side by side. Like a snowboard, it uses one platform, but its stance faces downhill.
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