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As the history of snowboarding would have it, there are many conflicting reports as to who created the first snowboard. The earliest claim is that the snowboard was invented by M.J. Jack Burchett in 1929 and was composed of a piece of plywood with horse reigns as bindings. Next, in 1963, to-be famed snowboard designer, Tom Sims created something similar to a modern snowboard as a class project. He called his creation a “Ski Board”. Another story claims that the first snowboard was called a Snurfer (combination of the words surf and snow). The Snurfer was designed by Sherman Poppen for his daughter as early as 1965 in Michigan. The Snurfer was designed similarly to a skateboard but without wheels. It included a hand-held rope and no bindings. Finally, the individual that evolved these primitive snowboard creations into its modern day likeness was Dimitrije Milovich. Milovich was a surfer who started developing a snowboard based on a combination of a ski design and a surfboard shape.
By the 1970s and 80s, the popularity of snowboarding skyrocketed and several companies were created solely for the mass production of the snowboard. In the early 80s, snowboarding competitions began to spread across the United States and throughout the world. Popularity of snowboarding boomed and transcended to a mass public audience and was no longer a sport just for extreme athletes. In less than three decades since the snowboard began being mass produced, it was introduced into the Olympic Games in 1998.
The mainstream popularity of snowboarding had taken off and so had the marketing potential of the sport. Snowboarding first began appearing in the magazine Powder in the late 70s, but quickly entire magazines were dedicated to snowboarding. The first entirely snowboarding magazine was called Absolute Radical (later renamed International Snowboarding Magazine) which hit magazine racks in 1985. Quickly there were dozens and dozens of snowboarding magazines throughout the world.
Presently, snowboarding continues to thrive. Most ski slopes have eliminated the “no snowboarding” policy and many have slopes, pipes and parks dedicated for the exclusive use of snowboarders. The future of snowboarding looks bright. The number of new riders between the ages of 12-24 continues to grow each year.
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Peltor 97070 Junior Earmuff, Black $14.99 Passive Hearing Protectors Junior Earmuff Black (NRR 22dB), Designed and sized specifically for youth and smaller adults, especially women. Smaller Size. Low profile ear cups with liquid-foam filled cushions are comfortable over extended periods of wear. Padded, adjustable headband for comfort and custom fit. Earmuff provides appropriate noise reduction while allowing commands to be heard. NRR… |
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Gerber 22-41578 Gorge Folding Shovel $14.15 Designed with an easy push-button slide mechanism, the Gerber 22-41578 Gorge Folding Shovel is a must-have for outdoor excursions and around-the-house chores. Versatile, powerful, and easy-to-use, the Gorge includes a nylon drawstring bag and features a telescoping joint on the handle for folding down to a perfectly portable and compact size.22-41578 Gorge Folding ShovelAt a Glance:Compact, portab… |
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Margaritaville DM1000 Frozen Concoction Maker $299.99 Cool down as you dip your feet into the warm crystal waters of Margaritaville. This easy-to-use appliance makes all your favorite frozen drinks, shaving ice and automatically mixing the perfect proportion into the other ingredients. One-year limited warranty…. |
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Mud, Sweat & Gears: 1996 UCI World Mountain Bike Championships in Cairns, Australia $23.99 … |
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Winter Camping in Yellowstone National Park [VHS] $19.98 The Trailside series is known for producing entertaining video programs with stunning scenery, but also with an instructional basis. This video follows a group of mixed-experience hikers on a backcountry showshoeing excursion in Yellowstone National Park. You will see the group pass grazing bison, steaming fumaroles, bubbling mud pots, and hike right up to the rim of the Grand Canyon of Yellowston… |
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5th Gear Pinned [VHS] $24.95 … |
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Top Gear: Complete Season 13 (3pc) $18.99 This series sees Richard go to Abu Dhabi to test the new Lambo Murcielago LP640-4 SV; the boys buy three £1,500 rear-drive sports cars and somehow find themselves entered in a terrifying French ice race. Elsewhere, Jeremy and James attempt to understand what makes a great Volkswagen advert–and then try to film some of their own. Rather predictably, it doesnât go well. And in a television… |
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Top Gear: The Complete Season 12 $28.73 Car experts travel the world to test the newest automobiles; 8 episodes…. |
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Top Gear: The Complete Season 11 $22.57 There has been talk of an American version of the BBC’s Top Gear, but the fact that it hasn’t happened yet is probably a good thing, for aside from the obvious (i.e., the automobiles that are its raisons d’être, many of them shown in sequences filmed so beautifully and edited so slickly that the effect is equivalent to car porn), the show is distinguished by its ineffable Englishness. As usual,… |
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Omron Full Body Sensor Body Fat and Body Composition Monitor $70.63 Measures 7 fitness indicators including body fat %, BMI, resting metabolism, weight and more! The innovative Full Body Sensor is the only at-home body composition monitor that accurately measures your entire body. It uses 6 advanced sensors-2 for your hands and 4 for your feet. Clinically proven to be as accurate as expensive medical devices professionals use. Stores personalized information for u… |
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Resistance Chair Exercise System Refurbished $183.99 A compact home gym for users of all ages, the Resistance Chair Exercise System uses patented elastic resistance cables to provide a wide range of exercises for your arms, shoulders, chest, abdomen, back, and legs. |
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Sunpentown Twin Pulsar Therapy Massager $65.39 Ergonomically designed for hard to reach partsFar infrared personal massager’s powerful pulsar waves deeply penetrate body tissuesStress relief aid stimulates blood circulation, stretches tendons and purifies skin |
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Ironman Infrared Therapy RX Inversion Table $299 The Ironman Infrared Heat Therapy Inversion table has Carbon Fiber F.I.R. (Far Infrared Rays) elements to help soothe your back while you are inverting. This inversion table rotates 180 degrees and holds up to 300 pounds. |
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Magnetic Knee Tube $27.49 Soft cotton inner lining material provides comfort and wickingPoly/elastic material on the outside of the tube provides great support and heat therapy for natural pain reliefHand wash, air dry |
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Sunpentown Health and Beauty Belt Massager $186.99 Shake your fat away and put your body at ease using a belt massager by SunpentownFitness equipment aids in body slimming and massagingHigh-frequency vibrating equipment efficiently targets areas with excess fat |
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Sunpentown Health and Beauty Belt with Foot Massager $400.99 Develop muscles and improve blood circulation flow with a health and beauty beltSports gear boasts a patented five-speed systemTwo-way massaging belt enables two people to use it at the same time |
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Sunpentown Air Belt Massager $49.99 Take the pressure off a sore back or strengthen a leaner waistline with a pressurized air belt Sports gear wraps around your waistline to massage strained muscles Sports gear supplied with an AC adapter and car charger |
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Howard Leight Impact Sport Electronic Earmuffs $48.49 Electronic earmuff amplifies ambient sound yet shuts off and muffles in response to loud noises such as gun fireHunting gear noise reduction rating is 22dBSleek, extremely low profile ear cup design allows for full clearance of firearm stock |
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Miller High Life Collectible Framed Mirror $38.99 Add some depth to your game room with a collectible framed mirror from MillerMirror features silk-screened and etched glass elements with a litho printSports plaque is reproduced from a painting by artist Terry Doughty |
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Men’s Sport Vent Motorcycle Jacket $86.99 Black motorcycle jacket has a thick butter-soft cowhideMen’s sport clothing features an all-season ventilation systemAthletic clothing has two (2) zippered outside pockets |
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Bean Products Hot and Cold Large 36- to 50-inch BackWrap $43.49 Get your lower back and waist ready to twist, stretch, bend and perform without injury with this hot and cold back wrapSports equipment warms up your muscles before you even stretch outWrap provides effective heat therapy |
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Tour Vision Polarized Angler Series Sunglasses $17.99 Look and feel your very best in these polarized Angler Sports sunglasses, only from Tour VisionEyewear features polarized polycarbonate lensesAccessory comes with a microfiber case to keep your sunglasses safe and clean when not in use |
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Magnetic Elbow Tube $22.49 Made from a soft 23-percent elastic/25-percent nylon/52-percent acrylic blendStretch cotton interior liningCombines heat and magnetic therapy for natural pain relief18 1000-gauss magnets around tubeHand wash |
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Excalibur Aqua Inflatable 2-person Lounge Float $59.22 Upgrade your relaxation with an inflatable lounge float from ExcaliburPool gear features lounge slots for two peopleWater sports accessory is available in a rich aqua color option |
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Inflatable Vinyl Shock Rocker $64.99 Kids will love riding this whopping Shock Rocker. The inflatable pool toy holds up to a 650-pound weight capacity. |
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Aviva Cool Mesh Inflatable Double Pool Lounger $29.99 Grab this Aviva two-person float designed for face-to-face conversation and float with a friend. The mesh seats keep you comfortably submerged so you can enjoy a day in the pool. |
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Tour Vision Aviator Collection Sunglasses $31.99 Look and feel your very best in these aviator sunglassesEye wear is ultra light and super comfortable Sunglasses have leather side frames for superior comfort and style |
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Coleman Rechargeable QuickPump $28.49 Coleman rechargeable QuickPump is perfect for your camping and travel needsCamping equipment features fast inflation and deflationAir pump is designed to work with inflatable travel bedding |
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Tour Vision ‘Monterey Edition’ Sunglasses $38.99 Look sleek on and off the golf course with Tour Vision sunglassesGolf eyewear provides metal frame that are comfortable all dayMontery Edition sunglasses include both soft and hard cases |
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Universal Adult Black Sport Helmet $15.99 Keep yourself safe in a number of activities with this universal sports helmet. This adult-size helmet is recommended for use with a bicycle, skate board and roller skates. |