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No one can really say when snowboarding began.

Did an ice age human ancestor step on a piece of tree bark and discover the thrill of sliding down a snowy hill?

It doesn't really matter who first put their feet on something solid - and discovered that with a bit of practice and balance you can surf on snow. What matters is that you can!...and the thrill of snowboarding is just about the same as surfing on the ocean and just as popular...

Snowboarding.com - Great graphics welcome you to a great site. Photos, snowboarding gear and reviews, snow conditions and weather info, articles, how tos and much more...

Snowboarding2.com - Simple design looks sweet and leads to a lot of very excellent resources. Along with the forum you'll find a live chat where you may find a few snowboarders on their keyboards instead of their snowboards...

ABC-of-Snowboarding.com - General information, snowboarding gear, solid instructions on basics through half pipe and air moves, reviews of gear and snowboard related travel destinations held together by a simple to use menu...

Boardtheworld.com - Just what it says - focus on the world of snowboarding and they do mean the world. Events, articles and other information that you'll appreciate. Check the reviews of the top 10 resorts if you're a wanderer.

Snowboarding UK - The forums are kicking and the photo gallery is amazing. Even if you're not hooked on snowboarding, these images will grab you. Also a section on product reviews is worth a visit.

History of Snowboarding - English language site based in German has good information and the forum is active. Frames make the navigation easy, if a bit odd, but the great content more than makes up for the less than stellar design.

also see -> Olympic Snowboarding | Lindsey Jacobellis

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see feature article -> Intriguing History of Snowboarding

also see -> Anti-Gravity: Snow Sports Get Turned Upside-Down