There are extreme sports of all varieties, all natures and across all terrains. We can enjoy them in snow, on land, in the air or in water. Where do you see yourself thriving?
One of this article's recommendations relates to snowboarding, but not the traditional kind we all know - the one practised in winter on snowy mountains. Today we're talking about a practice that breaks with all conventions. In fact, the only thing it has in common with snow is the board used to perform it.
A wheeled snowboard, allowing you to practice this activity on the streets, much like a skater with their skateboard. On California's coasts they go even further, using a longboard to maintain that surf style on what we might call a "longskate".
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These snowboards, dubbed "flowboards" in San Francisco's streets, feature two rows of 7 wheels arranged in a curved formation. Naturally there are various models with different numbers of wheels (some have 4 wheels - two on each side), but this design appears to be the standard.
The wheel configuration allows riders to move similarly to how they would when practising snowboarding, but in a more urban style. It's a relatively new sport whose main advantage is that you can practise it almost anywhere: you just need streets with downhill sections, as this is the fundamental requirement.
What do you need for wheeled snowboarding?
- Equipment. Sports clothing allowing complete freedom of movement, helmet, knee pads, elbow pads, etc. And of course? The adapted board.
- Steep hills. Downhill asphalt sections are essential for experiencing the high adrenaline doses this activity delivers.
- Courage. You'll need it to get on this wheeled board.
- Enthusiasm. If you don't put your heart into what you do, you won't progress!
Try something different in your free time - there are adventure sports for all groups, fitness levels and ages.
