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 SNAKE BOARDING

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Snake Boarding evolved from the skateboard,This varent has a central board with two pivoting footplates attached at each end. Wheels are attached to the footplates via a form of "truck", allowing the rider to move in any direction.

Popularity
Snake Boarding is also commonly known as Street Boarding.

Location
Snakeboarding and its close relative skateboarding have lost there rebellious reputation and become socially accepted many local authorities have installed skateparks in their recreational areas, Public skateparks are almost always situated outdoors.

Age
Most boarders tend to start in their teens, it is unusual for anyone to start in their twenties. Most riders finnish by their late twenties, there is no phisical reason for this.

Ability
A snakeboarder simply has to strap himself to the board, and move as he would without the board attached. It takes a small amount of patience, but once the rider learns to make the board move, It is self-propelled.

Description
The rider of a snakeboard stands with one foot on each footplate.The feet are usually fixed to the board with bindings. By moving the feet in and out in conjunction with the shoulders and hips- the rider is able to propel the board in any direction using only his body weight. moveing in a motion similar to that of a snake, The rider of a snakeboard can ride the board on almost any surface and even propel themselves up-hill performing extreme stunts similar to those done by snowboarders.

Dedication
Snakeboards allow the rider to gain momentum without the need to push themselves with their feet, as with skateboards.

Potential
As with all recreational activities that have developed from the street, snakeboading has its own slang language.

Closely Related Activities
Skateboarding 543, Snowboarding 571, Mountainboarding 911,

Cost
The cost of snakeboarding is normally free, once you have purchased your equipment. Snakeboard, Safty helmet, Knee protectors, Arm and elboe protectors.

Level of Demand
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