Group Powerpoint created by Speech 102 class at Lake Tahoe CC Spring of 2010

1. The Culture of Snowboarding Spring Speech 102

3. Heroes and Legends Here is a short trailer called " Let it Ride" It is a documentary of Craig Kelly's life.

4. Heroes and Legends Victoria Jealouse is one of the greatest female back country riders ever. Like Craig Kelly, she started off with competing, and moved onto big mountain riding, and filming. I think Victoria really encompasses what a

5. Heroes and Legends a big mountain rider is. They are very soulful, one with the mountain type of people. The definitely have the value of respect the mountain. Here is a cool interview with her. http://www.huckmagazine.com/features/victoria-jealouse/

6. Heroes and Legends Jim Rippey is a combination of big mountain rider, park rider, and all around stunt man. Jim was really able to blend the two very different styles. Not very many riders have been super successful at doing both, and especially at the same time. Jim really pushed the sport in both aspects. Back in the 90's he was on of the first guys on film to do a back flip on a first

7. descent in Alaska. He was able to combine aspects of park ridding into big mountain riding. He was also the the first person to do a back flip on a snowmobile. Jim would set these crazy goals with snowboarding, and he somehow was able to attain them. Here is a link for an old Standard Film that shows some of his riding, jumping, and flipping. http://www.hulu.com/watch/108006/the-standard-snowboard-show-jim-rippey-and-fredi-kalbermatten

8. Heroes and Legends So there are all kinds of "Heroes and Legends" of snowboarding, but these were a few that really pushed the sport forward. They all had their own kind of way of progressing the sport at a time when it was really starting to take off and divide into little subcultures. When snowboarding was first starting

9. Heroes and Legends to take off from just riding down the mountain. They were all there when snowboarding was branching out into racing, park, halfpipe, and big mountain. These three pioneers all had a part in all these aspects of the snowboarding culture. They all advanced the sport in their own way and were definitely a part of history in the making. Of the three riders profile, Victoria is the only one that is still riding and filming.

12. Rail jam A rail jam is a competition in which freestyle riders compete to win based on their style and difficulty of their tricks they perform on the given terrain. Obviously the terrain consists of many rails and/or boxes. There may be cash prizes or sometimes trophies given away depending on the sponsor of the event and are usually divided into age and sometimes gender categories.

21. The physical drain and training involved with sports also calls for a need to be energetic and persistent. These bring along the recognizable traits of the general snowboarder—spunk, being adventurous, and the individualism that comes with confidence and experience. For snowboarding to be more than just a hobby, a great level of commitment and determination is required.

23. Likewise, while cool moves are the goal, snowboarders attempt to know their own limits and progress forward at a reasonable pace rather than being crazy and reckless right off the bat—rebellion and flair is good, but stupidity is still, well, stupid. Respect for other riders, the terrain around you, and knowledge of the risk and techniques are fundamental to the underlying snowboarding culture—it carries over to more than just the sport. References: Mouse . &quot;Snowboard the World.&quot; Board The World (2002): 29. Web. 24 Jun 2010. <http://www.boardtheworld.com/Home/Magazine/Editorial/Editorial?&riID=29>. Paladino, Tom. &quot;Snowboarding can teach us how to be green.&quot; Paladino and Co. (2007): n. pag. Web. 24 Jun 2010. <http://www.djc.com/news/ae/11186812.html>. Bausch, Kenny. &quot;Snowboard Code – Smart Style.&quot; Kenny Bausch (2010): n. pag. Web. 24 Jun 2010. <http://kennybausch.clickdeindia.com/2010/06/02/snowboard-code-smart-style/>.

26. Language Matthew Sanders Verbs Bonk: the act of hitting an object with the snowboard Fakie: riding the snowboard backwards Goofy: riding with the right foot in front instead of the left, which is the normal stance Shreddin'/Ridin'/Cruisin': going down the hill Shreddin' the Gnar: a cooler way to say &quot;We're going snowboarding.&quot;

27. Language Matthew Sanders Nouns Backcountry: areas out of the ski hill boundaries Handy Dandy: a person who cares all over the place, usually cutting everyone off Jib: an object or obstacle a snowboarder jumps on or jumps over; ex: tree, stump, handrail, walls, vehicles, people, etc. Airdog: a snowboarder who is only interested in going off jumps and performing tricks Base: bottom of the snowboard, usually made of polyethelene or P-Tex

28. Language Matthew Sanders Sources http://www.valueseek.com/snowboard_terms.htm http://www.abc-of-snowboarding.com/snowboarddictionary.asp Kevin Smith, experienced snowboarder

30. Layered....

33. While soft snowboard boots are generally warmer than hard-shell Alpine ski boots, most riders still use a heavy pair of cotton socks; more to avoid friction and blisters than for warmth

34. Helmets or knit hats are the best at keeping snowboarders heads warm when out on the mountain. If you choose to wear a helmet, keep in mind that you should select one that breathes appropriately for you as well as one that fits with your favorite goggles, and your personality.

46.  • Skiers and snowboarders had similar levels of conflict with those of their own group • However, both skiers and snowboarders experienced greater enjoyment when in company of their respective groups • Skiers were less accepting than snowboarders regarding the compatibility of both sports • If an individual encounters a member practicing the same activity he/she will have a positive attitude about the encounter • Since 2001 snowboarding is the fastest growing sport among other sports. Snowboarders have considerably contributed to increase the revenues; however, negative issues still attached to snowboarders

47. • The media is partly responsible for the stereotypes attached to both skiers and snowboarders • Skiers have voiced negatively against snowboarders’ attitudes and discourteous behaviors on the slopes, such as jumping unsafely, unfriendliness, and their dress code • Some resorts like to cater only to skiers to avoid conflict. Others have zoned or segregated certain trails exclusively for skiers or snowboarders • In 1996, there where 15 ski areas that banned snowboarding but the number now has declined • Skiers’ animosity toward snowboarders included comments such as ‘snowboarders should leave the mountains for skiers only’ Snowboarders were more willing to share the mountain area with skiers

48. • Aggression, equipment, and slope grooming has increased speed and this resulted in lack of control among both skiers and snowboarders. • Snowboarders’ noise as they grate against the slopes is a concern that make skiers uncomfortable • Snowboarders and skiers were equally tolerant towards skiers • Skiers were less tolerant of snowboarders while snowboarders did not mind the presence or behavior of skiers on the mountain • Snowboarders did not mind the skiers and did not want to be segregated or zoned but rather prefer to enjoy the area with everyone

49. The final results of this study found that: • Presence or behavior of an out-group generates conflict • Groups identify with their own and prefer to be around of their own sport activity • Individuals are more tolerant of others who practice similar recreational activities • Skiers have less tolerance towards snowboarders than snowboarders have towards other snowboarders • Reference: • Thapa, B. and Graefe, A. (Spring, 2004) Recreation Conflict and Tolerance Among Skiers and Snowboarders. Journal of Parks and Recreation Administration, Volume 22, Number 1 pp 37-52

50. Point of view from a Snowboarder and Skier • “ From personal experience, as both a skier and snowboarder, when I'm on skis, I hate snowboarders. They are stereotypically young, rude, inconsiderate, disregard right-of-ways and signs. They have a rep for being punks; most of them wear their snowboard pants super baggy and below their butts. • Skiers generally look down on snowboarders as irresponsible hot-doggers. Now, when I'm on a snowboard, I think skiers are total snobs. They act like they're better than you. They generally sound condescending when passing &quot;on your left&quot; or chastising you for cutting them off, even when it was you who had the right of way. Most of them wear really cheesy 80s outfits”