halfpipes

The experience lit a creative fuse for White that allowed his talent to explode on vert ramps and icy halfpipes.

Secret pipe dream gives Shaun White a snowboarding edge 2010

"I've been riding a lot of these firm icy halfpipes," he said after the finals.

Analysis: What's next for Shaun White and men's snowboarding? 2010

They can ski down steep slopes at lightning speeds, perform quad spins on ice and do backflips on halfpipes, so how's this for a new, novel Olympic challenge: Singing your country's national anthem on the medal stand.

'Oh, Say, Can You See, by the...Um...Help!' 2010

Mr. Fotheringham taught himself to ride halfpipes and do tricks alongside skateboarders and BMX riders in his wheelchair.

Hey, Ref: Whistling Suits You to a T 2009

They have begun keeping up with the Europeans on the bobsled and luge tracks, and they have stayed dominant on snowboard halfpipes and mogul ski runs.

USATODAY.com - Ambitious USA ready to 'surprise the world' 2006

Kids want grind rails and ramps, not swimming pool-sized bowls and Dogtown halfpipes.

The ‘Odd Couple’ Meets ‘Jackass’ 2007

"Skiing is cool again," says Ernst. Ever since snow parks began carving halfpipes into their mountains to attract snowboarders, curious skiers have wanted to take part in the action.

The Next Olympic Sport? 2007

The 25-year-old White said his product line is a logical step in a two-sport career in which he's dominated some of the sickest halfpipes in the world, from Los Angeles to Turin to Vancouver.

SI.com 2011

The 25-year-old White said his product line is a logical step in a two-sport career in which he's dominated some of the sickest halfpipes in the world, from Los Angeles to Turin to Vancouver.

The Seattle Times 2011

Brand logos appear on event structures like halfpipes, and on athletes' apparel and equipment.

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