December 21, 2006 by jameslucas.

Some Terms to Help You Better Understand Freestyle Snowboarding
The fans of other similar sports often appreciate freestyle snowboarding too, and that might by why the sport is so popular. It is a sport for people who love the excitement, and the pleasure of speeds and flying through the air.

Snowboarding Year-Round, Stress-Free
Snowboarding enthusiasts may dread summer, thinking it signifies the end of official snowboarding season and the closing of many natural-snow slopes. From the snowboarding home equipment now available and adventure travel to southern hemisphere destinations like New Zealand (an attractive escape from current heat waves), the only boarder who need pack up his snowboard is the one who chooses to take a rest.

Snowboarding Vacations for Wintertime Fun
Snowboarding one of the most popular winter activities for both the young and hip set as well as families and adults. Ski resorts now cater equally to both skiers and snowboarders allowing you to find an accommodating snowboarding vacation package.

Shralp! #49: Snowboarding Video Podcast
Air and Style 2006. December 2nd, Munich Germany: 1. Travis Rice (USA): Double Backflip 180 to Cab 540, 2. Risto Mattila (FIN): Switch 1080 Nose to Switch Backside 540, 3. Antti Autti (FIN): Frontside 1260 Tail to Switch Backside 720, 4. David Benedek (GER), Nicolas Müller, Shaun White, Music: Rubber Clown Car, Track: Girl With Something Extra (music.podshow.com), Product Review, K2 Zeppelin, Mone Moosberger, Kitzsteinhorn, Austria, Music: Parallax Project, Track: Tonight (music.podshow.com)

Pro Ride Camper Charlie Idda Rides Whistler’s Spring Park
After two seasons of Pro Ride Charlie wanted to show his progression in snowboarding at Whistler Blackcomb for his friends to watch back home. Also featuring shots of Pro Ride Coach Jay Rolston and great music chosen by Charlie Hustle Rose by Metric.

Snowboarding Podcast 2: Urban Rail Hemel Hempstead
One of the first urban rails we did in Hemel Hempstead, UK

Snowboarding Podcast 3: Red Bull Rail Jam London
Red Bull Urban Rail Jam London. Eddie Wall, Aaron Bittner, Laura Berry, Heiki Sorsa etc

Snowboarding Podcast 4: Buncefield Blaze
Buncefiled blaze as it happened. Plus additional thief interview.

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December 12, 2006 by jameslucas.

Snowboards: The Game of Extreme Guys
Perhaps that brave heart, MJ Burchett, hadn’t a clue when he put his life into risk and invented what is now known and celebrated as x-treme games. Way back in 1929 strapped a simple wooden plank to his feet and lurched forward to slide down snow clad hill. He probably couldn’t help kick starting a new business in the snowboards arena.

Great Snowboarding Gift Ideas for Christmas
There is possibly nothing more that the snowboarding enthusiast on your Christmas list would like for Christmas than snowboard equipment or accessories. It may surprise you to know that you can purchase some great snowboarding-related gifts for under $500.

Basic Snowboarding Tips You Must Learn
Some people who come into the sport buy their snowboards; others get theirs as gifts after much pleading and patient waiting. That is a start, but now you have to figure out the hardest part, which is learning how to become a real snowboarder. In this article we’re going to talk about some of the fundamental strategies of snowboarding, and some of the main things you’re going to need to learn, and the equipment you’re going to need to get started.

Shralp! #44 - Snowboarding Video Podcast
Sport Report: Hintertux Gletscher, Austria with Makku Koski+ Risto Mattila, Music: skizzo-franick.com Trick Tip: Alex Schmalz - Frontside 540 Frontside Grab, Music: Never Quiet Never Still, Track: Crazier Than I, music.podshow.com Preview: Railbattle, October 3-4, 2006, Augsburg, Germany. Icer Air: October 4 2006, San Francisco, California. Music: Big Money Grip, Track: Car Chase Theme, music.podshow.com

Shralp! #45 - Snowboarding Video Podcast
Movie: For Wright Or Wrong, Premiere Munich With Nicolas Müller, Kelly Clark and Keir Dillan. Host Mini Karpf. Music: Genre Peak, Track: Always Empty (music.podshow.com) Video Teaser: Flavor Country, Trick Tip: Frontside 720 with Markku Koski, Music: Blackboard Jungle, Track: California (music.podshow.com), Outro: shralp.com E-Mail Notification, First Glipse: Railbattle Augsburg, Music: Grand Rose Band, Track: Lily (music.podshow.com)

Shralp! #47 - Snowboarding Video Podcast
Pleasure Jam: Schladming/Dachstein, Austria, Nov 9-12 2006, DVD Teaser: Last Winter by Chunkyknit, Trick Tip: Marco Grilc: Switch Backside 540, Superpark at Dachstein Gletscher, Austria shralp stuff, Shralp! plays on Zune, Sound: Music: Paisley Riot, Track: Back of the Queue, Music: Parallax Project, Track: Tonight, All Music (except DVD Teaser): music.podshow.com

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November 22, 2006 by jameslucas.

Make Homemade Snowboarding Videos to Showcase Your Talent
Videos can always make your vacation memorable and of course can make it something that never fades away. When your vacation includes snowboarding there are many different things that can be done with them.

How Snowboarding Got Started
In 1929 M.J. Burchett tried to slide down a snowy hill with his feet strapped to a single board. This is the first recorded attempt at snowboarding that we know about. He tied his feet to the board with a clothesline and some horse reins.

Finding the Snowboard Option that is Right for You
Snowboarding is a sport that is enjoyed by an increasing number of people. It should not be surprising to find that there are a number of snowboard options on the market these days.

Shralp! 41: New Zealand Open 2006
New Zealand Open 2006, Snowpark, NZ, August 3-5 2006. Music: Rory Track: Peace, War and Happiness, music.podshow.com Park Opening: Hintertux, Austria, October 6-8 2006. Music: Backslider Track: Interlude To Love music.podshow.com Amateur Video: Luke Hayes, Ontario, Canada.

Shralp! 42: Rail Session: Feb, 2006, Nanshan, China
Rail Session: Feb, 2006, Nanshan, China. Music: MC Webber feat. Yin T’sang - Zai Zherrr, Mellow ParK Tour: China, Burton Am Tour: Europe. Trick Tip: Nollie and Nollie BS 180 by Heinz Lohle. Music: Serpent of Eve, Track: Ride music.podshow.com Web Toy Line Rider Music: SpoilSport, Track: I Ride The Train music.podshow.com Contest Preview: Air and Style 06

Shralp! 43: Finnish TV Show: ALS, Aleksi Litovaara Snowboarding
Finnish TV Show: ALS, Aleksi Litovaara Snowboarding Music: SDAOK, Track: Company Business, music.podshow.com Swiss Event: freestyle.ch, September 22-24, 2006, Zurich, Switzerland Music: Soulfege, Track: Sunshine, music.podshow.com UK Amateur Video: HJP Crew Music: The Royalty

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November 14, 2006 by jameslucas.

Take a Spin on K2 Snowboards
What do you usually do to enjoy yourself? Are you one of these guys whose idea of perfect relaxation is watching television all day long? Or probably you are one of the adrenalin lovers that usually go for adrenalin activities?

How to Enter a Snowboard Competition
You’ve always had a great time snowboarding, and lately you have been thinking about entering a snowboard competition. Before you actually enter a competition, it is a good idea to understand exactly what you are getting into. Here are a few tips to help you prepare for your first entry into the world of snowboard competitions.

Why Everyone Loves The Sport Of Freestyle Snowboarding
Freestyle snowboarding has grown in popularity over the last several years. Those that enjoy the sport enjoy many sports, and not just winter sports but sports of many seasons.

Shralp! 38: Snowboard Video Cast
The Gap Session. Little Preview by Blank Paper Studio. Trick TippHalfcab Nosepress Backside 180 Out with Heinz Lole, Music: Lumberjack Mafia (music.podshow.com), Amateur Video, Lamaproductions

Shralp! 39: Snowboard Video Podcast
Snowboarding DVD Teaser Special. All Inclusive: Stereotactic Films and Flammable Family. Boardbagged: Pirates. GAP Session: Blank Paper Studio. Good Times: Flatlight Films. shralp Surf 11.

Shralp! 40: Snowboard Video Podcast
Billabong Freeway Tour. Mt Hotham, AUS. Snow Park, NZ. Music: thehipcola. Track: Cyclism. music.podshow.com. DVD Teaser. Volcom Stone. Escramble. Amateur Video. Florian Kaiser. Music: Juggling Suns. Track: Swamp Gas Revisited. music.podshow.com

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October 10, 2006 by jameslucas.

Attention All Skiers: Try Snowboarding!
Do you love winter? Or, more importantly, do you love spending time in the cold winter weather? If so, and you are looking for a great new activity to try this winter, consider snowboarding.

What You Need To Know About Snowboarding Before You Start
Having a snowboard doesn’t have much point if you are unsure of how to use it. The hardest part is getting started, but once you learn how to start, all it takes is practice. To learn how to get started so that you have something to practice, read on.

Essential Snowboard Apparel
It is important to make sure you wear the right kind of snowboard apparel while having all that fun. Here are a few quick tips about the proper clothing to keep you warm and happy.

Shralp! #28: Snowboard Video Cast
Contest: Total Fight Masters of Freestyle, March 30th - April 2nd 2006, Grandvalira, Andorra. 1. Michi Stanschitz 2. Nicky Wieveg Music: Trap Door music.podshow.com Session: Intergirlactik, March 30th - April 2nd 2006, Saint-Lary, France, All girl photo-session. Music: The Dials music.podshow.com Teaser: When in doubt…Lay it out. New Film from Role Model Productions coming this fall. Music: Radoon music.podshow.com

Shralp! #36: Snowboard Video Cast
Abominable Snow Jam: July 8, 2006 * HCSC, Mt Hood, Music: The Exchange * 1…2…3…UHH! (music.podshow.com) MT. Buller Rail Event: July 20, 2006 Mt. Buller, Australia snow bored? by MellowMoodProduction: Video Teaser, Music: DJ ReeDo * Title: Without You Amateur Video: Chicken Holiday * PA, USA check shralp.com

Shralp! #37: Snowboard Video Cast
Abominable Snow Jam, July 9 + 10, 2006 * HCSC, Mt Hood. Music: Trap Door, Project Y (music.podshow.com) storbis, Video Teaser, Amateur Video, Livid, Music: The Tattle Tales, So Wanna Kiss You music.podshow.com

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September 14, 2006 by jameslucas.

Snowboarding and the Rise to Olympic Competition
Snowboard competition in the recent years has been gaining popularity among all winter sports. By reflecting back on the past history of snowboarding, we can view the process of how the sport gained popularity and even an inclusion of an Olympic game.

Tips for Learning How to Snowboard
Learning to snowboard is difficult just like any new thing that you may try. It will take time to learn, but by doing simple things and learning simple techniques, you will be snowboarding soon!

Snowboard Boots: Make The Right Choice
Since it is your feet that connect you to your board the correct boots are vital for achieving maximum board control and general boarding enjoyment. There is nothing worse than having sore, wet and cold feet which will without doubt ruin a day out on the hills. When seeking to buy the best boots possible you should select those that suit the style of riding that you believe you are most likely to adopt.

Shralp! 24: Us Open, Stratton, VT USA, March 14-19, 2006
Shralp.com is a weekly snowboarding video podcast. This episode has: Contest: Us Open, Stratton, VT USA, March 14-19, 2006, Halfpipe, 3rd Mason Aguirre, 2nd Danny Davis, 1st Shaun White Contest: Billabong World Jr. Pro, March 4-8, 2006. Web: Goodstuff.de, Online-store all in flash.

Shralp! 26: Snow-JahZee, Hoch-Ybrig, CH, March 31 to April 2, 2006
Shralp! ( http://shralp.com/) is a weekly snowboard video podcast (vblog). This episode has: Contest: Snow-JahZee, Hoch-Ybrig, CH, March 31st to April 2nd, 2006. Event: K2 Couloirs to Bars, Final Garmisch-Partenkirchen D, March 30th, 2006. Activity: Viewer Video, Shralp! viewers sent in their videos. Teaser: Creepy Fingers, New Surf Video by Volcom Entrainment. Preview: Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards.

Shralp! 27: Wangl Tangl 2006, Mayrhofen, March 27th 2006
Contest: Wangl Tangl 2006, Mayrhofen, March 27th 2006, A contest by Die Asthetiker. 1. Ville Uotila, 2. Stefan Gimpl, 2. Tomi Savela, 4. Jakko Ruha, 5. Chris Kröll, 5. Wolfgang Nyvelt. Music: The Dials (music.podshow.com). Contest: Rail-JahZee 06, Hoch-Ybrig, April 2nd 2006. Shred rails Bino Style (Snow-Jahzee Part 1 in shralp! #26). 1. Reto Kestenholz, 2. Roman Marti, Music: The Busracer. Amateur Video: White Water. Send in your videos. Music: HELLBus (music.podshow.com)

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