Req 7c — Snowboarding
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Option C—Snowboarding. Do ALL of the following: Note: Generally, a gentle slope will be a trail designated by a green circle, a slightly steeper slope will be a green circle or blue square trail, and an intermediate slope will be a blue square trail. However, your counselor should determine what type of hill is most suited to your skill level and allows you to demonstrate the required skills.
Snowboarding
You have chosen snowboarding. Like the Nordic option, this section has 11 sub-requirements of which you must complete at least 10.
Snowboarding has a different feel from skiing — your feet are both fixed to a single board, which means your whole body rotates together on turns. That takes some getting used to, but once you find your edge, snowboarding is fluid and rewarding.
What You’ll Complete
- Req 7c1 — Forward-Fall Injuries: Discuss the specific injuries caused by snowboarding forward falls and how to reduce the risk.
- Req 7c2 — Equipment Selection: Select the correct snowboard, boots, and gear for safety and comfort.
- Req 7c3 — Bindings & Leashes: Use and maintain bindings; explain different binding types and why leashes matter.
- Req 7c4 — Types of Snowboards: Discuss the four types of snowboards and demonstrate how to carry a snowboard safely.
- Req 7c5 — Riding a Lift: Demonstrate one lift type and explain two others on a snowboard.
- Req 7c6 — Waxing a Snowboard: Demonstrate the basic principles of waxing a snowboard base.
- Req 7c7 — Beginning & Intermediate Maneuvers: On gentle terrain, demonstrate sideslipping and basic speed/direction control. On slightly steeper terrain, show traversing.
- Req 7c8 — Ollie, Nose-End Grab & Wheelie: Demonstrate three freestyle techniques on a moderate slope.
- Req 7c9 — Controlled Run: Make a full controlled run down an intermediate slope.
- Req 7c10 — Varied Conditions: Ride in varied terrain and snow — changes in pitch, snow type, and moguls.
- Req 7c11 — Major Snowboarding Organizations: Name the major U.S. snowboarding organizations and explain their functions.