Snowboard Instructor

Patryk Maryniak

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Safety rules

The 10 International Ski Federation (FIS) Rules for the Conduct of Skiers and Snowboarders in short:

1. Respect others, do not endanger or prejudice others
2. Control of speed, match speed to your skills
3. Choose a route not to endanger skiers or snowboarders ahead
4. When overtaking leave enough space for the overtaken to make any voluntary or involuntary movement
5. Look up and down the slopes when entering, starting and moving upwards
6. Avoid stopping on the slope in narrow places or where visibility is restricted
7. Keep to the side of the slope when climbing and descending on foot
8. Respect signs and markings
9. At accidents, every skier or snowboarder is duty-bound to assist
10. Exchange names and addresses following an accident

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Goggle Lens - What is VLT ?

Visible Light Transmission (VLT) rating defines how much light a lens allows to pass through and ranges between 0% and 100%. Lenses with low VLT (closer to 0%) block out more light, while lenses with higher VLT (closer to 100%) allow more light to pass through. So higher the VLT the better visibility in low light conditions.

• 0-20% VLT - BRIGHT LIGHT (SUNNY)
• 21-54% VLT - VARIABLE LIGHT (CLOUDY)
• 55-100% VLT - LOW LIGHT (NIGHT)

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Snowboard - What is Camber?

Snowboard with a camber profile has a slight upward curve in the middle. It is prefered by racers and high level park riders.

• superb precision
• high level of control and locked in edge hold on groomed snow
• plenty of power on groomed terrain and harder snow
• better pop
• requires more precise turn initiation
• floats less in fresh snow
• more catchy and grabby then rocker