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GLOSSARY OF TERMS
SNOWBOARDING - TOTALLY THE COOLEST, GNARLIEST, RADDEST SPORT EVER!
Snowboarding is a sport that involves descending a slope that is covered with snow on a Snowboard attached to a rider's feet using a special boot set onto mounted binding. The development of snowboarding was inspired by skateboarding, surfing and skiing. It was developed in the U.S.A in the 1960s and the 1970s and became a Winter Olympic Sport in 1998.
SNOWBOARD (aka shredstick, plank, deck, weapon of mass destruction)
Snowboards are boards, which resemble a wide ski, with the ability to glide on snow. Snowboards are differentiated from monoskis by the stance of the user. In monoskiing, the user stands with feet in line with direction of travel (facing tip of monoski/downhill) (parallel to long axis of board), whereas in snowboarding, users stand with feet transverse (more or less) to the longitude of the board. Users of such equipment may be referred to as snowboarders. Commercial snowboards generally require extra equipment such as bindings and special boots which help secure both feet of a snowboarder, who generally rides in an upright position. These types of boards are commonly used by people at ski hills or resorts for leisure, entertainment and competitive purposes in the activity called snowboarding.
Snowboards come in several different styles, depending on the type of riding intended:
- Freestyle: The most common type. Generally shorter in length with a Semi-directional or twin-tip shape. Moderate to soft in flex. Incorporates a deep sidecut for quick/tight turning. Used in the pipe and in the park on various jumps and terrain features including boxes, rails, and tables.
- Park/Jib (rails): flexible and short, twin shaped with a twin flex to allow easy switch riding, wider stance, with the edges filed dull. Used for skateboard-park like snowboard parks.
- Freeride: longer in length, and semi-directional. Moderate to stiff in flex. Used for long, fast turns in various types of snow from groomed hard-pack to soft powder.
- All-Mountain: Also very common. A mix between freeride and freestyle boards. The 'jack of all trades, master of none.' Normally directional in shape with either a twin or directional flex.
Snowboard Bindings
(You will need these to ‘Snowboard, trying without is just dumb! It will hurt & you won’t get very far!)
Snowboard bindings, unlike ski bindings, do not automatically release upon impact or after falling over. Automatic release is not required in snowboarding, as the rider's legs are fixed in a static position and twisting of the knee joint cannot occur to the same extent. Furthermore it reduces the dangerous prospect of a board hurtling downhill riderless, and the rider slipping downhill on his back with no means to maintain grip on a steep slope. Nevertheless, some ski areas require the use of a "leash" that connects the snowboard to the rider's leg or boot, in case the snowboard manages to get away from its rider. This is most likely to happen when the rider removes the board at the top or the bottom of a run (or while on a chairlift which could be dangerous).
Bindings are separate components from the snowboard deck and are very important parts of the total snowboard interface. The bindings' main function is to hold the rider's boot in place tightly to transfer their energy to the board. Most bindings are attached to the board with four screws that are placed in the centre of the binding. Although a rather new technology from Burton called Infinite channel system, uses two screws, both on the outsides of the binding.
There are several types of bindings. Strap-in, step-in, and hybrid bindings are used by most recreational riders and all freestyle riders.
Strap-in
These are the most popular bindings in snowboarding. The highback binding is the technology produced by most binding equipment manufacturers in the snowboard industry. The leverage provided by highbacks greatly improved board control. Snowboarder's such as Craig Kelly adapted plastic "tongues" to their boots to provide the same support for toe side turns, as the highback provided for heel side turns. In response, companies such as Burton and Gnu began to offer "tongues".
With modern strap-bindings, the rider wears a boot which has a thick but flexible sole and padded upper. The foot is held onto the board with two buckle straps – one strapped across the top of the toe area, and one across the ankle area. They can be tightly ratcheted closed for a tight fit and good rider control of the board. Straps are typically padded to more evenly distribute pressure across the foot.
Cap Strap bindings are a recent modification that provide a very tight fit to the toe of the boot, and seats the boot more securely in the binding. Numerous companies have adopted various versions of the cap strap.
Highback
A stiff moulded support behind the heel and up the calf area.
Rear Entry/Flow
An example is the Flow binding system which is similar to a strap-in binding, except that the foot enters the binding through the back (which then clips into place) rather than the top. The rider's boot is held down by adjustable webbing that covers most of the foot. Newer Flow models have connected straps in place of the webbing found on older models; these straps are also micro adjustable. In 2004, K2 released the Cinch series, a similar rear entry binding; riders slip their foot in as they would a Flow binding, however rather than webbing, the foot is held down by straps.
Stomp pad
Placed between the bindings, but closer to the rear binding the Stomp pads' only purpose is to allow the rider to better control the board with only one boot strapped in, such as when maneuvering onto a chair lift or riding a ski tow. Whereas the upper surface of the board is smooth, the stomp pad has a textured pattern which provides grip to the underside of the boot. Stomp pads can be decorative and vary in their size, shape and the kind and number of small spikes or friction points they provide.
Wakeboarding
Wakeboarding is a surface water sport which involves riding a wakeboard over the surface of a body of water. It was developed from a combination of water skiing, snowboarding and surfing techniques.
The rider is usually towed behind a motorboat; typically at speeds of 18–24 miles per hour depending on the water conditions, board size, rider's weight, and rider's comfort speed. But wakeboarding can also be performed with a variety of media including closed course cables, winches, PWC's, and ATV's.
Wakeboards
Wakeboards are buoyant with the core usually made up of foam or honeycomb mixed with resin and coated with fibreglass. Metal screws are inserted to attach bindings and fins. The configuration and positioning of the fins and bindings varies according to rider preference and is adjusted for a variety of reasons. A wakeboarder will change the type of fins they use for different types of tricks. For example, shallow fins (which do not protrude into the water very far) are better for surface tricks, such as flat spins. Many newer board models contain small molded fins on the board which allows the rider to use smaller center fins and also to create less drag.
Wakeboard Binding - also refered to as Wakeboard Boots
The wakeboarder mounts their feet on the wakeboardusing bindings/wakeboard boots. Bindings are made of rubber, neoprene, or hardshell material. Bindings may be adjusted on a wakeboard by moving them in different angles.
Closed Toe Bindings/boots, also referred to as CT or CTB. Closed Toe Bindings completely cover the foot & have a very slim size range and are not generally suitable for a large group of riders using the same setup.
Open Toe Bindings/boots, also referred to as OT or OTB. Open Toe Bindings cover a wider size range and are popular with groups of riders as more people can use the same binding.
When worn, bindings should feel snug to the feet.
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