Snowboarding -- A Visual Lesson This is a fast-paced instructional program for snowboard enthusiasts. This production features a five-stage, step-by-step instruction on the mountain with Jeffrey Grell, president of Snowsurfing International, Inc. The instructional segments are based on effective teaching methods and exercises developed by Grell. Also included in this program are segments from the 1986-87 Aspen Grand Prix of Snowboarding. Grell founded Snowsurfing International, Inc. in 1979 to promote the sports growth. He competed on the Flite Snowboard factory team from 1979-84 and designed and invented the Highback snowboard binding in 1983. Grell was the first director of snowboarding (1986-87) for the Aspen Highlands Ski Resort and the first director of snowboarding for the Aspen Skiing Company in 1988. Produced by Versatile Video productions Click Here to find out More!

Snowboarding Tips with Jeff Grell As anchorman and talent for the "Snowboard Tips" segments, Jeff Grell is an innovator in the snowboarding world. As inventor of the Highback Binding, snowboard designer and manufacturer, he coordinated the production of the first ever nationally televised snowboarding competition and released the first instructional video to the snowboarding world. Jeff is a member of the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA), and a member of the first PSIA national Team and currently is active with FIS Snowboarding as a technical delegate. Jeff developed the Professional Snowboard Tour of America (PSTA) as well as hundreds of other snowboarding events. proven technique that provides visual instruction for snowboarders is now available online. Produced on the slopes of Colorado, Snowboarding Tips is a quick and progressive exercise to improve snowboarding instructional program. Produced by Versatile Video productions Click Here to find out More!

Shred Session with Jeff Grell This series of instructional tips will satisfy the demands of new snowboarders everywhere. Twenty - 5 minute segments are designed to meet the demands of this burgeoning sport by capturing the attention of the active lifestyle audience and encouraging participation and growth of the sport. Each exercise will serve as and exciting educational feature including snowboarding situations on the hill as well as specially developed skill building exercised to practice at home. Produced by Versatile Video productions Click Here to find out More!

1987 Ocean Pacific Grand Prix of Snowboarding The first professional snowboarding event to ever be televised happened in 1987 in Aspen, Colorado. Launching what would become the fastest growing winter sport, this event showcases over 100 athletes including legendary snowboarders, Craig Kelly, Shaun Palmer, Terry Kidwell, Jose Fernandez, Mark Heingartner, Kerri Hannon, and more as they compete in four disciplines:The Downhill, sixty seconds at high speed on Aspen Highlands Golden Horn/Thunderbowl, The Giant Slalom with more gates and less distance, the dual slalom featuring head to head action, and the halfpipe competition on one of the steepest and gnarliest runs ever. The event is unique in that it hosted many of the future stars of snowboarding and took place at a time when the sport was still in its infancy. Event production by Snowsurfing International and Produced by Versatile Video productions Click Here to find out More!

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