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Snowboarding

Snowboarding

Olympic SportPopular in TürkiyeWinter Sports

Snowboarding covers several Olympic formats: halfpipe, slopestyle, big air and alpine (racing downhill). Balance develops very quickly on a single gliding board. A background in wakeboarding and surfing makes learning to snowboard faster.

Benefits
  • Balance and coordination
  • Creativity
  • Courage
  • Core strength
  • Self-confidence
Physical Development

Front

Back

Primary
Supporting
Inactive

Primary Muscles

CoreLegsGlutes

Supporting Muscles

BackShouldersArms

Fitness Components

balancecoordinationagility
Physical Demands
Coordination
High
Endurance
Medium
Strength
Medium
Flexibility
Medium
Height advantage: Doesn’t matter
Body type: Athletic
Development by Age
7

Up to age 7

Flat slope, slow speed; helmet and protective gear are mandatory

11

Up to age 11

Small jumps and carving techniques

14

Up to age 14

Halfpipe / slopestyle, competition

A Family Sports Background Helps
Skiing / Surfing: Balance on a board and reading the terrain are passed on

Starting age

Ages 5+ (ideal: 7)

Competition age

Ages 12+

Weekly time

Beginner 2–3 hours (in season)
Intermediate 4–6 hours
Advanced 8–12 hours

Estimated monthly cost

TRY 2,500 – TRY 8,000

Equipment
Snowboard set (board + bindings + boots)₺3,000–12,000
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Helmet + goggles₺600–2,000
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Protective set₺500–1,500
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Where to Buy

Specialist sports shops near youFederation-approved retailers
Federation

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Sports That Pair Well With It

A surfing or wakeboarding background speeds up learning.

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Surfing

A one-of-a-kind water sport that uses the energy of the waves to build balance and movement skills on a board.

Ages 6+2–3 hours
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Wakeboarding

Performing acrobatics on a board across the water while being towed by a motorboat or a cable system.

Ages 8+1–2 hours
Water Sports

Snowboarding Videos

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What Is Snowboarding and How Do You Do It?

Getting started in snowboarding: choosing equipment, the basic stance and first techniques

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