skyresort mongolia

Sky Resort Ski and boarding slope close to our Capital city Ulaanbaatar is opening his door for ski- and boarding fans from November 25-th. Despite the short slope and often miserable snow quality this resort is the only one of this type in Mongolia.

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Snowboarding Tricks Get More Difficult, Dangerous

One of the country's best boarders, Kevin Pearce, is in critical condition in a Utah hospital after he was seriously injured last week during a training exercise, prompting some to consider whether the extreme sport has become too extreme.
Pearce, 22, suffered what doctors called a "severe traumatic brain injury" when he smashed his head on the ice after attempting a trick on the half-pipe called the double-cork; a twisted double back-flip..
"I think it was a matter of 'when,' not 'if,' someone was going to be hurt doing that trick," Snowboarder Magazine editor Pat Bridges told "Good Morning America." 
The move was barely attempted a few years ago but is now nearly a must for a winning run and for any boarder looking for an edge.
"Part of that edge is going harder, going bigger, going fast and doing more difficult tricks," Bridges said.
The half-pipe structure used at the Mammoth Mountain, Calif., where the Olympic qualifying events are held, has 22-foot-high walls, guaranteeing the potential for big falls.

"Longboarding - Stance (Goofy or Regular?)"

Longboarding - Stance (Goofy or Regular?)

Next you need to figure out your longboarding stance - as in, which foot you will put forward while longboarding. There are two stances - Regular (left foot forward) and Goofy (right foot forward). If you already skateboard, snowboard, surf or wakeboard, then go with the same stance you already use. Otherwise, here are some tricks to see which longboarding stance you might want to use: ONE
- go get a ball or something like that, and sit it on the ground in front of you. Now kick it. Whichever foot you kicked it with will likely be your back foot. You want the balancing foot in the front, and the kicking foot in the back.

TWO
- go to a staircase, and walk up it. What foot did you use to step up the FIRST step? That's likely your back foot.

THREE
- this one's hard, because once you read it you'll know the trick. So just read this first spot and then stop when I tell you to stop. Go find someone, stand with both your feet close together, and ask them to shove you from behind. Go do this now -- STOP READING! Ok, so hopefully you didn't just fall over. You should have caught yourself with one foot. The foot you used to catch yourself is likely the foot you'd put in back.

Just like most people are right handed, most people are regular footed. That's why it's called regular. Just remember that there's no RIGHT way to do it. If all of these tricks tell you that you are regular, but you just like riding goofy, then ride goofy!

There are just about as many different longboards available as there are longboarders to ride them. Since longboarding doesn't destroy the board in the same way as trick skateboarding, your board doesn't have to be quite so tough. This leads to piles of longboarders making their own longboards! Making your own longboard is a great idea, but this article is aimed at beginners. Besides, there are so many cool longboards on the market to choose from!

What's Your Longboarding Style?
Do you see yourself longboarding around campus? Longboarding to work? Do you see yourself trying big hills? Do you see yourself trying insane hills? Do you want to try riding in bowls? Do you want a smooth, soulful ride, or a quick, agile ride? Take a minuet and think about what you want to do.

Basically, the longer a longboard is, the more stable it will be. However, longer boards are less agile - meaning, they don't turn as quickly or as easily. Shorter longboards are more agile, but less stable. So, keeping this in mind, figure out where you want to be on the longboarding spectrum. If you plan to ride bowls, then you will need a much shorter board.

I recommend borrowing a longboard from a friend, or at least standing on one at a skateboarding shop to see how you feel on it before buying one.

Longboarding Instructions - Basic Just Starting Out
"Longboarding - Learning to Longboard"

Longboarding - Learning to Longboard

Longboarding is the term used for skateboarding with boards larger than the usual short board trick-oriented skateboards that you see in skateboarding competitions. Longboarding is closer to sidewalk surfing. A lot of longboarders use their boards to actually get places, since longboards are more stable and heavy than skateboards (so you get more roll out of your push). Longboarding is perfect for people who want a comfortable, more soulful ride, but also for those who want to carve down a steep hill at high speed! All this, and plenty more, is longboarding. Just like short board skateboarding, there is no right or wrong way to longboard. However, in the next few pages I'll walk you through some good suggestions to get your started in discovering your own longboarding style, and the weird combination of fun and relaxation that is longboarding!

Longboarding 101 - What You'll Need
Basic longboarding gear is simple. First you'll want flat bottomed shoes. Skateboarding shoes are perfect, but really, any shoes with a flat bottoms work well. This will help you grip the board better than if you were wearing running shoes. While it's possible to longboard in flip flops, don't try it until you at least know what you are doing!

You also need a helmet. You can ditch it later, but when just starting out, wear a helmet.

A Beginner's Guide To Snowboarding

As winter sets in, and the weather forecasters start calling for snow, the thoughts of many recreational athletes turn to alpine events, especially skiing. But for some weekend warriors, winter sports means only one thing: snowboarding. Combining the fluid grace of surfing with the jump and spin techniques of skateboarding, snowboarding is a rush that has to be experienced. A few things to know before you go.

First of all, you'll need a board. There are basically two types of boards, depending on what kind of snowboarding you will be doing. Freeriding is the more downhill oriented side of the sport, but freestyle is usually what you see on TV; riding the pipe, doing jumps, and looking styled. Most snowboards are designed for freeriding or freestyle, which is good because this shape is perfect for most beginners. It utilizes a twin tip (both ends are the same) design, as opposed to the freecarving or slalom boards, which are more directional in shape. Most people start out with a basic model, such as the Burton A Deck series.


To attach your feet to the board, you need bindings. Most entry level bindings share the same basic design: a base plate with ratcheting straps. Unlike ski bindings, snowboard bindings are not meant to release when you crash; but need to be disconnected in order to "skate," or glide along flat areas. More advanced bindings replace the base plate with a set of rails, allowing your boots to rest directly on the board for better response and feel.


You'll also need snowboard boots, and these are usually thick, chunky workhorses. They come in high and low styles, in hi-tech materials and good old leather, and have stubby, blunted toes which make your feet look small. They also run about a size bigger than your normal shoes.


Assembling all the equipment is fairly simple. Most ski areas, also Sky Resort in Ulaanbaatar will rent you a board and binding set up and a pair of boots for between $7 and $8 per day. If you want to buy your own stuff, expect to spend at least $450 to get decent quality equipment. Buying used gear is also an option, and often a good snowboard shop will have a selection of both pre-owned and previous model year stock.


No matter if you rent or buy, you'll need to determine your stance on the board. Most people board with their left foot forward. But some go "goofy," leading with their right. How to tell (and you will be asked. It determines how the bindings are set up): Think of sliding into a base in baseball. Which foot would you extend forwards during your slide? Usually, that's going to be your lead foot while boarding. Riding fakie (opposite your normal stance) is a useful skill, but one to develop down the line.

Strap your front foot onto the board, which will place your toes over one edge and your heel against the other. In order to get around in the flats, you push with your free back foot, much like propelling a skateboard. When you are ready to start your decent, you strap the back foot in and allow yourself to drift down the mountain. Make sure you are facing forward, keep your hands in front of you and your weight low (with your knees bent), and don't try to do too much too soon. Be especially careful not to catch the front or back edge of your board too sharply in the snow: this will cause you to crash.


Turns are made by leaning forward or backward and from side to side, using the toe edge and heel edge of the board for steering and speed control. Stopping is very similar to braking on hockey skates. You bring both feet perpendicular to the slope and scrape to a stop, hopefully without falling down. Then you unbuckle your back binding, skate over to the lift, and head back to the top for another run.


If you are thinking about trying snowboarding for the first time, go to Sky Resort, rent some basic equipment, and by all means take a lesson. All told, the day might cost you between $10 and $25, but you will definitely make progress a lot faster with some professional instruction the first time out. This will also give you to opportunity to get a better feeling about the proper board size (based on your weight, not height) and to check out your compatibility with the sport before you blow a wad on equipment. So check it out: strap in and ride on