Snowboarding: A Short Story

evolution of snowboarding has increased greatly. It has gone from non existence in the late 1970’s, to one of the most watched action sports in a matter of thirty-five years. The upward takeoff and popularity of snowboarding relies on two people, Jake Burton and Shaun White. Jake Burton back in 1977 had the vision for what snowboarding would be, but Shaun White had what it took to manifest that vision. Evidence has shown that time brings change in sports, history has repeated itself with snowboarding, this

evolution of snowboarding has increased greatly. It has gone from non existence in the late 1970’s, to one of the most watched action sports in a matter of thirty-five years. The upward takeoff and popularity of snowboarding relies on two people, Jake Burton and Shaun White. Jake Burton back in 1977 had the vision for what snowboarding would be, but Shaun White had what it took to manifest that vision. Evidence has shown that time brings change in sports, history has repeated itself with snowboarding, this

korea, so sometimes kim had difficulties understanding her identity and where she was really from. Kim often visited korea, so she is able to speak korean. In addition, her parents also took her to live with her aunt at age 8 in Switzerland for snowboarding training. Her parents also send her to europe for 2 years in order for her to learn french.In 8th grade kim started homeschooling, and she ended of following an internet based curriculum.In 3rd grade she was already in a swiss snowboard team. However

When I was twelve years old my best friend’s family decided to try snowboarding and skiing for the first time, that’s when I learned my lesson. My best friend at the time was 14, he lived right down the road from my house and his family was my second family for a long time. His name was John, he invited me on the trip as well. We went to my house to ask my parents about the trip five day snowboarding trip. I asked them separately and got two different answers. My dad was all for it, he even offered

“Living Beyond Limits” Ted Talks by Amy Purdy was one of the most inspirational speeches I’ve ever seen. Purdy’s story only two minutes in was already so emotional as you could feel it in her voice as she began to lose composure to tell her story. But, that’s one of the most noticeable features in her presentation that expressed her story. Genuine tears and emotion will always bring out the emotion in anyone. For her to lose her legs at the age of 19, that would be enough for any teenager/young adult

an American former professional snowboarder. He was born in Hanover, New Hampshire and later moved to Norwich, Vermont. Kevin is a strong individual with many strengths and he was driven by his dreams and goals. As a child, he found interest in snowboarding and eventually the sport became his passion as he entered competitions. Competing professionally since 2007, he would always practice to be the best. Kevin was constantly searching for opportunities to better himself and improve as a skillful snowboarder

least I planned on landing it. However, the reality of the situation was different, I ended up hitting the hard snow with my head and shoulder. That happened on my most recent skiing/snowboarding trip. I've been skiing for as long as I can remember but the past few trips I have snowboarded instead. Skiing and snowboarding are some of the things that I'm most passionate about, but the most important part is doing those things with my family and friends. So, get ready to learn some knowledge about me

their motto “youth against the establishment.” The athlete-driven brand is creative and forward thinking in designing and marketing their products. Volcom was first designed for board sports, being greatly influenced by surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding. The young men’s and women’s lifestylesports brand distributes accessories and other related products under the Volcom and Electric brand name. The Stone symbolizes the Volcom brand and the Volt symbolizes the Electric brand. Before working at

Growing up as the middle child I always had trouble talking over all my other brothers and sisters. Then I had an epiphany, my voice can’t be heard but my writing can. From then on I’ve been trying to hone my writing skills. My interests include snowboarding, movies, science, video games, comics, and the nerd culture in general. I’d say I’m about 50 percent nerd and 50 percent smart ass. As for thought provoking, I would love to tell you I’m a very keen observer of the human condition, but in fact

I never thought it could happen to me. Growing up I had always been into action sports from riding BMX bikes, racing dirt bikes, snowboarding all the way to boogie boarding hurricane sized waves at the Jersey Shore. I loved it all. I will always remember watching Tony Hawk jump over a car on his skateboard at Six Flags. As a kid, watching professionals do unimaginable tricks sparked something inside of me. The summer going into my Freshman year of high school, a few of my buddies introduced me