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Why Do Snowboards Look Like Skateboards?

2017/12/22
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But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

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This chapter explores the origins and evolution of snowboard design, explaining how snowboards evolved from resembling surfboards to looking like skateboards due to the influence of skateboarding culture and the desire for a more versatile, freestyle riding experience.

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We're marking the winter solstice with an episode all about snow! Why do snowboards look like skateboards? We get an answer from Burton Snowboards. How is snow made? Why is snow white? Why are all snowflakes different? We'll hear from Jon Nelson, author of "The Story of Snow: The Science of Winter's Wonder." Also why does snow melt? And where is the deepest snow?