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Key Takeaways: Paddle Stroke Balance Posture Turning Wear a Leash Learn How to Fall Safely Be Mindful of Water Conditions Respect the Power of the Water 1. Ocean: 2. Lake: 3. River: 4. Additional Considerations: Board Care Paddle Care Storage and Transportation Paddleboarding Techniques for Better Balance What is stand up paddleboarding (SUP)? What gear do I need for stand up paddleboarding? #paddleboard #standuppaddleboarding

Key Takeaways: Paddle Stroke Balance Posture Turning Wear a Leash Learn How to Fall Safely Be Mindful of Water Conditions Respect the Power of the Water 1. Ocean: 2. Lake: 3. River: 4. Additional Considerations: Board Care Paddle Care Storage and Transportation Paddleboarding Techniques for Better Balance What is stand up paddleboarding (SUP)? What gear do I need for stand up paddleboarding? #paddleboard #standuppaddleboarding

Pain point: Struggling to manage your paddle board? Master paddle holding now! 🏄♂️ Easy steps, perfect for beginners. Boost your paddleboarding skills today! 🌊 Read more to improve your technique. #PaddleBoarding #WaterSports #BeginnerTips #OutdoorActivities https://lnkd.in/gN4uC6dJ

Pain point: Struggling to manage your paddle board? Master paddle holding now! 🏄♂️ Easy steps, perfect for beginners. Boost your paddleboarding skills today! 🌊 Read more to improve your technique. #PaddleBoarding #WaterSports #BeginnerTips #OutdoorActivities https://lnkd.in/gN4uC6dJ

Pain point: Struggling to manage your paddle board? Master paddle holding now! 🏄♂️ Easy steps, perfect for beginners. Boost your paddleboarding skills today! 🌊 Read more to improve your technique. #PaddleBoarding #WaterSports #BeginnerTips #OutdoorActivities https://lnkd.in/gN4uC6dJ

What do you meet in paddle boarding? 13 Paddle Boarding Common FAQ You May Interest Let's see it and know it! https://lnkd.in/gHGuAeqd #paddleboard #Standuppaddle #SUP #SUPpaddle #paddling #watersport

Snowboard Levels Level 1. Beginner A total beginner or you want to start again. Taking a lesson is by far the best way to begin your snowboarding experience. We’ll give you the basic skills ensuring learning is fun and confidence is built. Maybe you’ve done a little before, are able to slide on both edges, but are not yet turning from one to another. Level 2. Improver You are able to do basic turns in both directions on green and easy blue runs. Now you’re able to link turns a little encouragement & help goes a long way. It’s time to build on those basic skills and start exploring the mountain. Level 3. Lower Intermediate You are happy linking turns on most runs, although sometimes coming into difficulty on steeps or challenging snow conditions. You wish to ride the whole mountain and find new challenges. We’ll give you the techniques to make your riding more dynamic, start carving your board, learn a few tricks and even take you off piste. Level 4. High Intermediate You are an experienced snowboarder, competent riding the whole mountain, in almost all snow conditions and terrain types. Even if you’re content with what you’re riding, a session with an top level instructor can help you enjoy it even more … and chances are you’ll find out there’s still plenty left in the tank. It’s time to increase your performance, dominate the mountain, master new tricks and venture further off piste. Level 5. Advanced You are a seasoned snowboarder who has an extensive experience off piste and / or in the snowpark. You can ride any terrain and make it look good. Join a program for riding steep & deep terrain, or finding how 3 feet out of a pipe can be 10 with a bit of coaching.

Some neat snowboard news: Union and Burton Join Forces to Release Union Atlas Step On® Binding Delebio (SO), Italy & Burlington (VT), USA – November 14, 2024 – Union Binding Company and Burton Snowboards have announced a partnership that will bring the Union Atlas Step On® Binding to the market. The limited release, available in men's sizes small, medium, large, and extra-large in January 2025, marks a significant step towards establishing an industry-standard mechanical entry system for snowboard bindings. Burton's Step On® system, introduced in late 2016, revolutionized the boot-to-binding interface with its clean and simple connection. The technology, born from the vision of Burton founder Jake Burton Carpenter, has been widely adopted by snowboarders seeking convenience and performance. Union, a leader in the binding category, recognized the potential of Step On® to meet their own high standards of performance, durability, comfort, and function. Following a prototyping agreement in 2021, the companies formalized their partnership in 2023, with both brands collaborating to ensure the Union Atlas Step On® Binding embodies the Union spirit while utilizing the Step On® technology. "The Burton Step On® system is proven," said Martino Fumagalli, Union Binding Co. CEO and General Manager. "This is a good way to collaborate on a project that can evolve the sport and industry. We want to evolve the system at all levels, and we are all in." "What makes this partnership incredibly unique is our shared, deeply rooted history in snowboard binding development and passion for evolving the sport," added Chris Cunningham, Chief Product Officer at Burton. "We're empowering each other to innovate and push the boundaries of snowboarding." The partnership aims to democratize snowboarding by promoting a standardized connection system. This collaborative approach allows both brands to focus on innovation, bringing new products and technologies to the market while enhancing the overall snowboarding experience. Gigi Rüf, a professional rider for Union, has been testing the Union Atlas Step On® binding and is impressed: "The aluminum heelcup and sleek highback design are amazing. The setup felt familiar, and I loved testing the response while carving. I'm so excited about it, and my son wants a pair too!" The Union Atlas Step On® Binding will be available in new colors in fall 2025, and an additional Union Step On® model is in development for 2026 to cover all men's and women's sizes. All Step On® system bindings are compatible with existing Step On® system boots from Burton, Nitro, and DC.

The GiBoard US is a balance board created to give athletes of all kinds a portable and compact way to challenge their proprioceptive system. It looks like a wooden snowboard with a slackline connected between the curled-up tips on each end and usually features some fun artistic flare like you see in the skateboarding world. The slackline is taught, but the tension on the line can be altered depending on your preferences and weight. Balance training is more difficult when there is increased variability in the surface you're standing on, and the ability to change the tension on the line allows you to progress or regress the difficulty depending on the types of exercises you are doing. The GiBoard build is solid, with robust and high-quality wood, some grip components on the bottom, and a sturdy strap. The design is appealing and fun, with a lot of versatility in how to utilize the balance board. Learn more in our review, which includes benefits of balance training: https://lnkd.in/ei7m2DNS

Mastering Pickleball Paddle Grip Techniques for Enhanced Control https://bit.ly/3AlCwjX #Pickleball #PaddleGrip #SportsTraining #PickleballTips #EnhancedControl