The snowboarding half-pipe event is a relatively newer winter sport than most people realize. It had its first worldwide championship in 1983 at Soda Springs, California. X Games. The Winter Olympics eventually followed suit in 1997 and 1998, respectively. Since …
The History of Videography in Skiing: Candide Thovex Redefining Big Air
By: Max Singer & Will Chaikin
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Turn of the decade (2000) to current day. In the recent decades ski trick videos have become increasingly popular on social media and universal platforms such as …
The Snowboard Halfpipe From the 1970s to Today: The Rise of Terrain for the Extreme
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The following video examines the history of the snowboard halfpipe. In the 1970’s, skateboarders and surfers were looking for another terrain where they could experience a thrill. They found their …