snow+boarding

= Half Pipe Boarding =

half pipe boarding.** **Half pipe boarding is such an awesome sport and it will always be an Olympic sport.**
 * Half pipe boarding started at the Nagano Games in 1998 and tuned into a success. That is why it is such a big event and so many professional love it, and do it. Snowboarding on half pipes takes alot of equipment. The main piece of equipment necessary for the half pipe is your board.There are many little things you need on your board that help you. First you need sharp edges so you can use your toe edge which is when you lean on your toes to get to the other side of the half pipe. Secondly, you need a wide and flexible board for balance and tricks. This allows the boarder to ride backward and forward. Thirdly, you need half pipe boots. Half pipe boots allow movement in the ankles so it is easier to do maneuver. The rubber parts of the boot provide cushion. Finally you need a hard plastic helmet. It's required for safety and all competitions including



http://www.olympic.org/en/content/Sports/All-Sports/Skiing/Snowboard/Snowboard-Equipment-and-History/**
 * Resource : Snowboard equipment and history from Olympic.org