In the last years snowboarding experienced an upswing with impressive developments like only a few other sports did. Snowboarding is carried out in most winter sport areas around the world.
The aim of this essay is to look at snowboarding from a historical and cultural point of view.
The developments of snowboarding are presented in different phases. Firstly the formation in the United States and secondly the development in Europe are characterised. Thereafter there is a description of the cultural development, which shows how snowboarding goes mainstream.
In the conclusion of this essay the most important happenings during the history of snowboarding are summarised.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- The beginning in the USA
- Exhibit 1: snurfer¹
- Exhibit 2: winterstick²
- Exhibit 3: skiboards³
- Development in Europe
- Cultural development
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay aims to provide a historical and cultural overview of snowboarding, tracing its development from its origins in the United States to its global mainstream status.- The invention and early development of snowboarding in the USA
- The spread and evolution of snowboarding in Europe
- The cultural impact of snowboarding on society
- The role of key figures and companies in shaping the sport
- The challenges and acceptance of snowboarding in the ski industry
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: The essay introduces the rapid growth of snowboarding as a sport and outlines its historical and cultural focus. It details the essay's structure, which explores the origins in the United States, the development in Europe, and the cultural impact of snowboarding.
- The beginning in the USA: This chapter delves into the roots of snowboarding in the 1960s, tracing its origins to Sherman Poppen's invention of the "snurfer." It discusses the contributions of key figures like Jake Burton Carpenter and Dimitrie Milovich, who revolutionized the sport through improved design and production. The chapter explores the initial challenges faced by snowboarders in gaining acceptance and access to ski areas.
- Development in Europe: This chapter explores the rise of snowboarding in Europe during the 1980s. It highlights the role of companies like Burton, Winterstick, and Sims in introducing snowboarding to European markets. The chapter emphasizes the success of European snowboarders like José Fernandes, who contributed significantly to the sport's development. It also acknowledges the difference in acceptance of snowboarding between Europe and the United States.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Snowboarding, history, cultural development, USA, Europe, snurfer, winterstick, skiboards, Jake Burton Carpenter, Dimitrie Milovich, Tom Sims, José Fernandes, ski areas, acceptance, mainstream.
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- Anonym (Author), 2012, History of Snowboarding, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/283941
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