Fun Facts & Flow Snowboarding Bindings

20th Sep 2012

Snowboarding is a sport that has certainly come a long way. It was developed in the United States in the 1960s and 1970s, but did not become an Olympic Sport until 1998! Several other fun facts you might not know about snowboarding include:

Snowboarding has gained immense popularity during the last ten years. In 1985 only 7 percent of U.S. ski areas allowed snowboards; today more than 97 percent have opened the slopes to the sport.
In 2000, Snowboarding was the fastest-growing sport in the US (followed by skateboarding), with the number of enthusiasts rising to a total of just over 7.2 million.
Snowboarders have developed a colorful slang for specific moves i.e. “mick twist” is a 180 degree turn with a front flip; “indy grab” is holding on to the board in the middle of a jump and “bomb” an incredible move or trick.
Time Magazine, in their "Triumph of Hated Snowboarders" article, points out that "once the lepers of the slopes, the grungy set is now saving the ski resorts". As skiing continues to lose participants, snowboarding has soared into an $800 million dollar a year industry. Or as Bill Adams, director of the Stowe, Vermont ski school sums it up, "Snowboarders have saved the industry’s butt."

Before you hit the slopes this ski season, make sure you acquire proper equipment. Be careful to ensure that your pieces of snowboarding gear are in good condition and that your snowboarding bindings are adjusted correctly at a local ski shop. Make sure to visit SNS Boards for any of your snowboarding needs. We offer top quality products at discounted prices!