Hey guys here is where you will find alot of cool facts. You will also find jaw dropping world records. Personally I like the cool facts better than the records (thats why I put cool facts first lol) but lets see what you think. PLease comment on your favorite record or cool facts in the comments section. Thanks and remember to comment. Ps. Snowboarding is awesome :D.
Cool Facts
1. Snowboarding was first invented by Sherman Poppen in the year 1965.
2.Early boards were very simple in their design and were made by just fixing two skis together.
However, highly specialized models are available today. These recent designs reflect the variety of riding styles that emerged within the sport in due course of time.
3.The two common primary styles of snowboarding are: ‘freestyle/freeride’ and ‘alpine/carving’. The specialized set of equipment used in each style is different from each other.
4. Today, snowboarding competitions and events are being held at an international level. These events include ‘the halfpipe’, ‘boardercross’, ‘slopestyle’ and ‘parallel giant slalom’, to name a few.
5. In 2000, snowboarding became the fastest-growing sport in the US.
6.After making its Olympics debut in Nagano, Japan in 1998, snowboarding returned to the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.
7. In the late 70’s, Burton Snowboards were created by Jake Burton Carpenter. Today, Burton has become the largest manufacturer of snowboards, gear and snowboard clothing all over the world.
8. Generally, snowboarding takes place at the major ski resorts but it is a very different spot. It uses equipments that are different from the ones used in skiing.
9. In fact, there are four ski resorts in the US that has banned snowboarding!
10.It is the increasing craze for snowboarding that brought about a revolution in the ski industry and inspired the ski manufacturers to make shorter and more maneuverable skis with deeper side cuts.
11.In short, if you are an adventure freak, snowboarding will be a truly thrilling experience.
World Records
Highest Speed on a Snowboard
The highest recorded speed by a snowboarder is 201.907km/h (125.459mph) by Darren Powell (Australia) at Les Arcs, France on 2 May 1999.
Most medals won by an individual (Winter X Games)
The most winter X Games medals won by an individual is 10 by Barrett Christy (USA) 1997-2001 for snowboard disciplines. For slopestyle she won gold in 1997, silver in 1998-99 and bronze in 2000 and 2002; in big air she took gold in 1997 and 1999, silver in 1998 and 2001 and she won a silver for superpipe in 2000.
Most Snowboarding World Cup Titles
The most titles (including Olympic titles) won is three, by France's Karine Ruby. She won the giant slalom in 1996, the Olympic title in 1998 and the snowboard cross in 1997.
Most Vertical Feet Snowboarded in 24 Hours
On 20 Apr 1998, Tammy McMinn (USA) snowboarded down a slope at Atlin, British Columbia, Canada, 101 times, making a total vertical descent of 93,124 m 305,525 ft.
Snowboarding marathon
The record for the longest snowboarding marathon is 180 hr 34 min and was set by Bernhard Mair (Austria) at Bad Kleinkirchheim, Austria from 9 to 16 January 2004.
Most X Games medals, snowboard slopestyle, men
Two men have won four medals each for snowboard slopestyle. Kevin Jones (USA) won gold 2000, 2001 and silver 1998, 1999 and Shaun White (USA) won gold 2003, 2004, 2005 and silver 2002.
Most X Games medals, snowboard slopestyle, women
Barrett Christy (USA) has won five medals for snowboard slopestyle. She won gold 1997, silver 1998, 1999 and bronze 2000, 2002.
Most X Games medals, snowboard superpipe, men
Danny Kass (USA) has won a total of 4 medals for snowboard superpipe, gold 2001, silver 2003-04 and bronze in 2005.
Most X Games medals, snowboard superpipe, women
Four women have won three medals each for snowboard superpipe. Shannon Dunn-Downing (USA) won gold 1997, 2001 and silver 1999, Kelly Clark (USA) won gold 2002 and silver 2003, 2004, Natasza Zurek (Poland) won silver 2001 and bronze 2000 and 2002 and Hannah Teter (USA) won gold 2004 and bronze 2003, 2005.
Most X Games medals, snowboarder X, men
Seth Wescott (USA) has won a record five medals for snowboarder X. He took silver 2003, 2004, 2005 and bronze 1999, 2001.
Most X Games medals, snowboarder X, women
Two women have won three medals each for snowboarder X. Erin Simmons (USA) took bronze 2001, 2002, 2005 and Lindsey Jacobells (USA) won gold 2003, 2004, 2005.
Most X-Games Snowboarding Medals
Shaun Palmer is the "Extreme King of Extreme Sports". Not only is he a Boarder X star, he's also claimed the top spot in the Winter X-Game's mountain biking, extreme skiing, and wakeboarding events! Born on November 14, 1968, in San Diego, USA, Shaun Palmer grew up in South Lake Tahoe, California. He took up snowboarding in 1982, and turned professional three years later. In 1995, he started his own snowboard company called Palmer Snowboards. On February 12, 2001, he was named Action Sports Athlete of the Year at ESPN's ESPY Awards. He loves old Cadillacs, Frank Sinatra, and his mom.
