Ages 6 to 9 years. Snowboarding is a very young sport but it grows more popular and respected every year. Fast and exciting, this winter activity requires practice and proper technique -- and here is the book to help you along the way! This book gives beginners all the tips they will need to hit the slopes. Full-colour photographs and illustrations explain: do's and don'ts of the slopes; what to look for in snowboarding equipment and hill conditions; the basics of turning, slowing, and stopping; riding a chairlift; competitive snowboarding.