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VIDEO:: MOUNTAINBOARDING

Purpose: Watch a 6-minute video about mountainboarding.

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Here is a short explanation of the movie:
A mountainboard is a kind of skateboard on steroids. The decks are big, the wheels are rubber, and your feet fit into bindings. When we mountainboard in Southern California, we notice that our boards ride differently when the tire pressure is higher or lower. Sometimes the wrong pressure makes us feel out of control. Our question: Which tire pressure will let us maintain speed and control through turns?

First, answer a few questions [it would be wise to read these questions before and after the video]:

Sean, Ben, and Neil are trying to figure something out while they are mountainboarding. What are they trying to figure out?

What is PSI? [The word comes up on the screen.]

Which of these PSI had the highest amount of control: 10, 25, or 60?

What do you think the best PSI was in the movie: 10, 25, or 60? Explain. Would you rather have good control, or better speed?

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