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Nick Fergus

In What Ways Snowboarding is Better Than Skiing? - 0 views

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  • Nick Fergus on 27 Jan 15
     
    Both skiing and snowboarding are fun but still snowboarding is the better choice. I mean, snowboards were invented to ride powder, to float in the fresh stuff, to give that surf-like feeling and more. Check out this post for more.
Paul Burney

Insiders' guide to secret ski resorts | Travel | The Guardian - 2 views

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  • Paul Burney on 21 Oct 11
     
    Jasna, Slovakia
Christian Allen

Shaun White Biography - About Shaun White, Bio Breakdown - 0 views

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  • many of the highest accolades within snowboarding and skateboarding, and at 23, he's only getting started
  • medals in both snowboarding and skateboarding, as well as a gold medal from the 2006 Winter Olympics
  • Born in San Diego, California in 1986, Shaun Roger White endured two major surgeries to correct a heart defect before he was a year old.
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  • charging into sports like surfing, soccer and snowboarding at a young age
  • Mom (Cathy), Dad (Roger), Sister (Kari) and Brother (Jesse)
  • age of four, Shaun proved to be fearless on his skis as he raced down the slopes with older brother Jesse. At six, in an attempt to slow him down, Cathy decided to put him on a snowboard and instructed him to copy everything Jesse did. Shaun did just that, unfortunately for her, it only encouraged Shaun to go faster.
  • parents supported Shaun's snowboarding ability and took him to the mountains as often as possible
  • seven, Shaun entered his first amateur snowboard contest and won, earning him a wildcard entry into Nationals, where he placed just outside of the top 10
  • Cathy sent Burton a homemade video of Shaun just as the company was coincidentally developing a kid-sized snowboard line. Not surprisingly, they were impressed, and offered the seven-year-old a sponsorship deal. With the support of Burton, he turned pro at 13
  • his first major win as a pro in 2001 at the Arctic Challenge. He earned his first Winter X Games medal when he was 16
  • haun now holds 16 X Games medals, and a record 10 of them are gold
  • helping Shaun turn pro in skateboarding at the age of 17
  • 2003 he became the first athlete ever to compete and medal in both the Summer and Winter X Games in two different sports.
  • 2006 qualifiers for Torino, however, he took no prisoners. Shaun went undefeated with 12 victories that season, becoming the first athlete ever to sweep the five-event
  • 23, Shaun shows no sign of letting up on the competition, taking on the world in contests leading up to the 2010 Winter Olympics to be held in Vancouver, Canada
  • help of Red Bull, a halfpipe was created with snowboarding's first-ever on-mountain foam pit. The Red Bull foam pit allowed Shaun to attempt tricks he never thought would be possible. The one-month training session, dubbed "Red Bull Project X"
  • Shaun has a knack for business. By partnering with companies that he thinks are cool, Shaun has been able to reach out beyond his sport and embraced the position of brand ambassador for companies like Burton, Target, and Ubisoft
Nick Fergus

Artificial Snow Surface for Snowboarders and Skiers - 0 views

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shared by Nick Fergus on 02 Jan 15 - No Cached
  • Nick Fergus on 02 Jan 15
     
    At Powderpak Parks, you can turn your boring holidays into enjoying time pass. We are providing artificial snow surface for snowboarders and skiers to practice their skills and styles. Check it out now.
  • Nick Fergus on 02 Jan 15
     
    At Powderpak Parks, you can turn your boring holidays into enjoying time pass. We are providing artificial snow surface for snowboarders and skiers to practice their skills and styles. Check it out now.
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