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Show Lakeside Review, Wednesday, December 14, 1988 3C Snow boarding continues to grow in popularity RUTH MALAN Lakeside Review correspondent Not only are there new trends ; ? f ;in fashion with bright colors J snow. 2 ? V ' j ' - ' T ; ; j ) f ; ; " . and shocking fluorescents, there are new trends in ways to enjoy the Tim year there will be more snow skiers, water skiers and skate boarders taking to the hills on snow boards. Even though it has been nearly 25 years since the beginning of snow boarding, the sport is just opening up in the ski resorts. The number of resorts allowing snow boarding has increased from just a few in Utah to nine this year said a spokesman from Ski Utah. According to Kelly Davis of Hermans in Layton Hills Mall, most snow boarders range in age from 10 to 25 years. The sport originated when someone took a water ski and re- moved the fins and slid down the mountain, he said. Winter inhibits the use of the skate board. Snow boarding is a substitute for that type of jumps and tricks done on a skate board, said Davis. After the initial purchase of the board there is no cost to use it unless the boarder uses the ski lifts at resorts. The cost of the equipment rivals the cost of ski equipment. Peggie Barney of Alpine Sports in Ogden says prices of the boards begin at about $275 and go up. The cost of the board includes the bindings. The snow boards are made of foam injected wood and laminates so they do vary in price. Ms. Barney suggests snow boarders invest in a good pair of boots of stiffer construction than regular snow boots. The snow board has its own bright outrageous look, she said. Davis said the cost of the board could go as high as $1000. Not all snow boards have bindings. Some have foot gear similar to that of water skis to slide the snow boot onto. Bindings are easier, said Davis. Winter packs, boots, snow wear such as bibs, powder pants etc, are worn by the snow boarders. Ski slopes at resorts where the boarder can use the packed runs like they would a skate board park is preferred by some, while others like the untracked fresh light snow on the hillside, said Davis. After the initial purchase of equipment, the only cost to the avid snow boarder is the cost of the pass at the resorts so they may use the lifts. There is no additional cost to those who use Utahs abundant hillsides for the sport that is quickly catching on in the state. The nine ski resorts that allow snow boarding this year include Beaver Mountain, Blue Moun- tain, Brian Head, Brighton, Elk Meadows, Park West, Powder Mountain, Snowbasin and Snow- ; bird. Some of the resorts require snow boarders to attend a certification seminar before they are al; lowed on the slopes. County isets ski school Davis County '- is The set to once Ski School again. begin - I ; The school will once again be conducted at Snowbasin or Alta and will run for two sessions and will include the customary three packages. The first session begins Dec. 31 I and runs six Saturdays. Registra- tion will be Dec. 17, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at one of four locations spaced around the Davis County JjL l YOUR CHOICE t' i MAKE THEIR CHRISTMAS DREAMS COME TRUE WITH THESE AND MANY BRAND-NAME TOYS AT JUST A FRACTION OF WHAT YOU COULD PAY ELSEWHERE! MORE 0. i i A mm. t area. The second session, which also runs six consecutive Saturdays, begins Feb. 11 with registration being held Feb. 4. There are three packages avail- able with. three different prices. All three packages are available for both sessions. Includes six ski Package 1 lessons and bus transportation to Snowbasin or Alta. Cost is $75 per session. Includes six ski Package 2 lessons only. Participants must furnish their own transportation to Snowbasin or Alta. Cost is $40 per session. Includes bus Package 3 transportation only. Cost is $55 per session. . These costs do not include lift passes. Snowbasin has lowered its ski pass prices for Davis County ski school participants. Snowbasin is offering a season discount card to all Davis County ski school participants registered for their resort. This can be used all season and provides the following lift discounts; all area day passes reduced from $19 to $15; 11 years and under reduced from $13 to $10; and Little Cat reduced from $10 to $9. y passes are $18 at passes are $13; Alta; half-da-y day passes are $13; AlbionSunnysideCecret half-da- y passes are $9; and AlbpasionSunnysideCecret 1 1 1 & X X " i ) COLECO FURSKINS BEARS EACH 1 i Huge, huggable plush bears appeal to both boys & girls. These lovable critters sold for as much as $45.00! 4750 MATTEL-EMOTION- S PORCELAIN ELEGANCE DESIGNER DOLLS You'll want to collect them all. period Superbly dolls with porcelain face, hands hand-sculptur- and feet. Costumes are elegant works of art with dressmaker 2522 details. Were $79.99 RCMoTfc COTtf ROLLED TRANSPORT VEHICLES Ultra Magnus - City Commander is all soldier. Transforms from car carrier to robot and back all all-li- ft All-da- while defending the Autobots. Too much at 5795 $42.50! mm YOUR f y e ,( Thunder and Midnight Challenger II gift sets are 2 gifts in 1. Battery operated sailboat and bump-n-g- o copter each come with Was $40! 21782176 k. i i EXPERIMENT SET JL 10-ri- de Learn the fundamentals of electronics! This set in- eludes over 100 working projects such as transister radio, wireless microphone, lie detector and more! Hours of educational fun. Why pay $60? 478i ses are $17. Classes at both resorts start at 9 a.m. All instruction will be of- fered by certified instructors at the two resorts. Class size is limited to 12 students aged 10 years through adult. Registrations will be taken at the Clearfield Pool, 934 S. 1000 East; at the city offices in Farmington; at the Johnson residence in Roy, 5539 S. 2200 West; and at Colonial Gift and Floral, 566 W. 2600 South in Colonial Square in Bountiful. Pick-u- p points for Snowbasin are: Smiths Food King in Roy Ju- (5600 S. 1900 West), Sunset Clearfield High nior High, School, Layton High School, Kaysville Junior High School, the Davis School District offices in Farmington, Centerville Junior High and Bountiful Junior High. Pick-u- p points for Alta are: Bountiful Junior High, Bountiful JuHigh School and South Davis residents nior High. preferring Alta must make it to one of the Bountiful pick-u- p points. Buses depart at 7:30 a.m. and return by approximately 4:30 p.m. For further' information call after 4 p.m. or on 7 ask for Davis County Ski School, or phone Colonial 5 during Gift and Floral the day. North-Davi- MOlffltRS YOUR CHOICE Stingray is4-- f unction with flip-u- p headlights and the 5 function Camaro has proportional leftright steering. Why pay 21630202 $40? your of all 33753376 TABLEfoCCER OR BLACKBOARD s 'it ages. VIZ HAVE EVSIVTHL'Ij Closed Sundays Choose from proven winnersl p soccer includes 2 oal nets and 22 players. )ouble-side- d easel includes chalk and wiper & magnetic CHOICE wooden puzzle. You may have paid up to $50! Table-to- 1 s, ' i interchange- exciting able, motorized vehicles provide endlesscreative fun. Dont pay $40 to spark imaginations I71V2 CAN 292-555- t 17 These vou wfliir...... 451-521- week-end- CUSTOM TRUCK OR CORVETTE These remote controlled classic cars will be a hitl U 1 RN9 ITU! X X X Y |
