2014 Olympics
Snowboarding
Snowboarding just invented by Tom Sims!
It was invented in the United States in 1963 by Tom Sims
Nagano Hosts the Olympics
It was first introduced to the Olympics in 1998 where it was held in Nagano, China. Two different types of Snowboarding were held at that time.
Some types of snowboarding
Slopestyle
Slope style snowboarding is doing tricks in the air while still going high.
Slalom
Slalom style is an alpine snowboarding style where you have to maneuver through poles while keeping your balance and going through the track.
Halfpipe
Half pipe snowboarding is when you go through a channel made out of snow in a U-shaped pattern.
Snowboarding Schedule Feb 8-9
February 8 9:30 Men's Slope style semifinals
February 8 12:45 Men's Slope style finals
February 9 10:30 Ladies Slope style semifinals
February 9 1:15 Ladies slope style finals
Snowboarding Equipment
To snowboard you have to have the following equipment
Eye wear, gloves, thick socks, backpack, jacket, snow pants, helmet, wrist guards , knee and elbow pads, and a snowboard
Where to get information
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slalom_
skiinghttp://www.google.com/search?q=describe+slalom+stlye&aq=f&oq=describe+slalom+stlye&aqs=chrome.0.57.10204j0&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&surl=1&safe=active#q=define++slopestyle&safe=active&surl=1
http://99designs.com/designer-blog/2014/02/07/sochi-olympics-logo-new-russia/