A Window on ... Snowboarding

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	Welcome to Snowboarding
	Snowboarding - the fastest growing alpine sport - is a mixture of skiing, skateboarding and surfing with lots of added exhilaration! Although the thrills of snowboarding are an attraction to young people, it is enjoyed by winter sportsmen and women of all ages and abilities. Beginners can learn the basic manoeuvres in a few lessons and in no time at all you will be freeriding and experiencing the thrill of snowboarding yourself. Everyone who tries it says it feels as good as it looks! If you are keen to snowboard and want to find out what it involves, the basic information in these pages will give you some ideas how to get started - but don't just read about it, go out and try it!
	About Snowboarding About Snowboarding looks at the development of snowboarding as an increasingly popular winter sport. It also provides a code of conduct that emphasises your safety and the safety of others around you.
	Boards, Boots, and Bindings Snowboarding's popularity has generated all round improvements to equipment designs. Prices and styles do vary so Boards, Boots, and Bindings looks at the types of equipment you need, with tips on selecting and maintaining your equipment.
	Ready, Steady, Go Ready, Steady, Go: Learning the Basics takes a brief look at what snowboarding is all about for a beginner. It also gives you a glimpse of where it could all lead!
	Information Although snowboarding is an alpine sport, you do not need to wait for the winter to try it out! If you want to learn how to snowboard, then Information gives you some suggestions about where to go to for help and how much it might cost.
	FAQs FAQS lists some of the frequently asked questions about snowboarding. Use these as a starting point to find out what you want to know or as a checklist at the end to review what you have discovered.
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