In middle school/junior high school, I got into skateboarding due to the influence of my peers growing-up. I would buy skateboard magazines (featuring Tony Hawk) and would hang these cool posters from them all over my room. I never owned a skateboard, but I wanted to be a "skateboarder". I would try my friends' skateboard, but couldn't get the hang of it.
During the winter time, snowboarding became the "thang". I tried snowboarding in the backyard of the townhouses we lived it, but couldn't stay up!
I've learned that I probably can't do these xtreme sports because of another "calling" in my life. However, I can still enjoy watching it!
Video Games
"Man dies after 50 hours of computer games
-msnbc (Aug 10th 2005)
South Korean left seat in Internet cafe only to use toilet, take brief naps
Updated: 6:43 p.m. ET Aug. 9, 2005
SEOUL, South Korea - A South Korean man who played computer games for 50 hours almost non-stop died of heart failure minutes after finishing his mammoth session in an Internet cafe, authorities said on Tuesday.
The 28-year-old man, identified only by his family name Lee, had been playing online battle simulation games at the cybercafe in the southeastern city of Taegu, police said.
Lee had planted himself in front of a computer monitor to play online games on Aug. 3. He only left the spot over the next three days to go to the toilet and take brief naps on a makeshift bed, they said.
"This is short-clip of accomplishing a "jump" after many-many attempts that was videotaped by my friend Chris using his video-camera phone! This was during a Sunday (January 10th of 2010) afternoon.
Local Siblings Start Snowboarding Web Site, from Feb 23, 2010 6:44 pm US/Central wcco.com "(WCCO)
Not only is the biggest ski school in the world right here in Minnesota, but it's also completely free.
It's called SnowProfessor.com and it contains free lessons for those snowboarding for the first time or those looking to improve their game on the snow.
It's become so popular that more than 200,000 people have viewed the site. Two Minnesotans spent dozens of dollars and several hours creating the Web site about snowboarding.
"It's a growing sport, that's for sure," said Jill McGary, one of the Web site's founders.
She's been an avid skier all her life, but she traded her ski boots for snowboard boots, opting to teach snowboarding at Hyland Mountain in Bloomington, alongside her brother, Rick Putnam.
The siblings believe the best way to learn is through a certified instructor, but getting a taste of boarding fun might be best online and on their Web site, they said.
It includes several videos that the siblings shot in Breckenridge, Colorado. They spent a full week shooting them, and then they brought them back to the Twin Cities to edit and post online.
"We know not everybody can get to a lesson and not everybody can afford a lesson," Putnam said. "So our videos are there for those people."
There are instructions for a wide-range of snowboarding activities, starting with fundamental first steps.
People who live in the United States and Canada have clicked on the Web site the most. People in Turkey -- half-way across the world from the states -- are third for most clicks.
"We started this site, because we actually couldn't find accurate information online," McGary said.
McGary and Putnam have a knack for making lessons simple.
"I wouldn't be the snowboarder I am today without my brother," McGary said.
She, Rick and their parents traveled to Colorado as kids, starting on skis around Kindergarten.
They hope their work will inspire other families to hit the slopes to make their own memories.
"It's such a good family experience and something you can do your whole life," McGary said.
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I attended my second (first was at the Metrodome 2 years ago with Cory) "Monster Jam" this past weekend (Saturday, February 5th 2005) at the Fargodome-Fargo, ND with friends from my workplace. Below are some pictures I took with my camera phone.
Monster Truck going up the ramp over the cars behind the "Big Hill"
Monster Truck rolls around track
Bike is almost landing on the ramp
Another bike is almost landing on the ramp (close-up)
"A group of enthusiastic Christian skateboarders want to use their talents to spread God's word. Unfortunately, it doesn't always go as planned. Featured in LifeWay's Fuel curriculum."
-Testimonies
Skateboarding Testimony - Livin it LA
"Strong Testimonies heard from by Pro skateboarders(Lance Mountain, and Christian Hosoi) from the movie Livin it LA. Great movie and inspiring. "
Snowboarding
Snowboarding Extreme
" Snowboarding.Great tricks and jibbing winter season Gołdap 2005/2006. "
"After competing in the Mt. Baker Legendary Banked Slalom, Kelly Clark and friends hike into the woods to a secret riverbed filled in from an avalache run with just enough snow for a mini session."
Whistler
" Ben and Jaro head up to Whistler to spend some time on snow in one of the best terrain parks on Earth.
-Competitions
Shaun White Crash at Winter X Games 2010 During Superpipe Practice
"Also check out my main channel for snowboarding and skateboarding videos!!"
Shaun White vs Kevin Pearce '09 Winter X Games
"Kevin Pearce and Shaun White are pretty amazing athletes at what they do. now comes to make the decision in who is better among the both."
Snowboard Bindings - Function and Types of Snowboarding Bindings "...The Strap Bindings is the original and still the most popular Binding System in Snowboarding. This is because Strap Bindings are not only adjustable and very secure, they are also comfortable. Nowadays, this Type of Bindings is designed to be lighter and stronger..."
"This is a promo for Snowboarders for Christ Wellington, New Zealand. We take college aged kids from Wellington to Mt Ruapehu to go snowboarding in the weekends throughout the winter. "
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