Skate & Snow Gear
Skiing and snowboarding can be the ultimate escape.But if you’re out in the country, there are other ways to get to the top.CNN’s Scott Johnson, with help from ABC News and NPR, explores the most popular ways to ski and snowboard around the world.Follow us on Twitter: @CNNOpinionFollow us in Facebook: facebook.com/CNNPoliticsFollow us at CNNO , and the Facebook Page for all the […]
The pros and cons of keeping your skiboard in your garage.A lot of the pros involve the safety of the board itself, as well as your own home.If your board breaks, you’re more likely to be injured than if it’s on the road.And if your board doesn’t work, you may need to buy a new […]
SIX ski heads are calling on ski operators to stop renting skis at their rental shops because of a rise in “bad vibe” in the ski industry, as new data shows more people are opting to buy skis and board rentals than to rent them.The Ski Heads Association, a coalition of ski heads from across […]
If you’re looking for the ultimate slant-board skiing experience, you’re in luck.A new website has launched, The Slant Board Ski and Snowboard Club, and it promises to give you the ultimate way to take your fun on the slopes, in the snow, and in the water.The website promises to offer “an amazing experience” that “will […]
By default, the internet has been dominated by one thing: gaming.And while that’s all great for a lot of reasons, there’s something inherently wrong with it when the gaming part is all you get.In that sense, the idea of a virtual world is an oxymoron: a virtual place where you go, where you meet people, […]
More about skiing board, board skiing mounds and mono board skiing: Ski boards will be reduced by 20 to 30 per cent from November 2, the Herald Sun understands.The reductions are part of the Government’s $50m investment to upgrade Melbourne’s roads and rail networks, and the first phase of the new “Skier’s Choice” program, which […]
An article by The HuffingtonPost.com’s Andrew Blanton and Tom O’Connor, the co-authors of “Slope-to-Slope Skis for Men,” explains the best way to get off the ski slope and safely get off in the snow for the next few weeks.If you’re not comfortable on the snow, they say, you’re probably not going to be able to […]
The snowboarder’s dream: a perfect fit for kids.But it’s a tough task for a parent to find the right board for the right kid.The best ski boarding boards are the ones with a wider, more stable ride, but they’re also lighter, more durable and more versatile.The perfect board for kids with a narrow stance, or […]
When I was a kid, I would go skiing every year.I loved the mountain.I was so much more than just a kid.I enjoyed going out and enjoying my surroundings.I got my first ski jump at the age of 11, and then I went on to become a professional skier.It was a great time in my […]
The cast and crew of The Taste of Skiin’ are excited to debut a new show on ESPN Criken, the network’s sports channel.The show is part of ESPN’s partnership with ski board company DRS Skis.The show, which airs Saturdays, features skiers and snowboarders on a journey around the world in their quest to win ski-boarder […]