From: BodyGlove
When asked what Body Glove co-founder Bob Meistrell wanted to do for his birthday, he replied, "I want to dive twice my age to 162 feet. One for me, and one for my brother." Everyone thought he was crazy, but for Bob, it was just another day he was happy to be on the water.
The best 240 snowboarders from approximately 30 nations have traveled to Oslo, Norway for the World Snowboarding Championships. This week, February 10-19, they'll partake in one of the most highly respected contests in freestyle snowboarding, which takes place just once every four years. Surrounded by fellow riders, friends, and peers, these talented athletes will compete for the acclaimed title of world champion. Male and female winners will be named in the halfpipe and slopestyle..