One of the youngest sports - snowboarding, quickly gained popularity around the world. In Europe, even established a festive date - the day of the snowboarder. The day of its holding is not fixed and is celebrated on the penultimate Sunday in December. The first time this holiday was celebrated in 2006, and soon became popular all over the world.
Why is snowboarding so famous?
The first board for skating was made in 1965 by the American Sherman Poppen. The inventor glued two skis to one for his daughter. Within a year, such a board became popular and was called a snelfer. At first snowboards were made as children's toys, but in the next ten years they became so popular that they were modified and mass production was set up. The first boards were without fastenings, they were controlled, holding the rope tied to the nose.
And now, lovers of winter skiing from the mountains often change their skis to the board. Snowboarding can be a good entertainment, although it is considered a rather dangerous sport - the possibility of getting injured when descending the mountain on the board is much higher than on skiing. This is a more modern and extreme sport, often involving risky jumps and acrobatic stunts. Although the speed of descent on snowboard is slightly lower than on skiing, but you can get a more acute sensation. In addition, it is easier to manage and easier to learn how to ride.
The most famous varieties of snowboarding are freestyle, freeride and slalom. But sport consists of many other disciplines, some of which have been included in the program of the Winter Olympic Games since 1998. In addition, competitions are regularly held for various types of slalom or extreme freeride.
Now eight years at the end of December the world day of the snowboarder is celebrated. It is popular in all countries where there is snow and suitable for skiing terrain. Celebrate it in Europe, America and even in Australia and China. This day opens the season of mass skating. It is celebrated in almost 40 countries, even Brazil supports the celebration of snowboarding on the sand. The festivities on this day are very massive, since snowboard lovers make up a quarter of all people involved in winter sports. And every year they become more and more.
How does an international snowboarding day?
Officially, the festival is organized by the World Snowboard Federation, it is also financed by the European Association of Manufacturers of Diving Equipment. But participate in this many resorts, clubs and shops selling sports goods. This holiday is fun and active. There are concerts, demonstrations of professionals and master classes in skating, as well as competitions. On this day, a very rich entertainment program with competitions, treats and rewarding winners.
Many resorts provide free access to the slopes. And everyone can ride with friends, see how professionals roll and try their hand, even if they never stood on the board. Experienced coaches spend free riding lessons, and snowboarding can be rented.
Also at the celebration testing new models of snowboards and selling equipment at a discount. On advantageous terms, you can buy not only a board, but also sportswear and special glasses. At the festival, their products are represented by such famous brands as Flow, Atom or Head.
Congratulations on the day of the snowboarder are accepted by more than one hundred thousand fans of this sport. For them, this time of communication, recreation and new discoveries.