After nearly a decade of global growth that won the sport a spot in the Olympic games, snowboarding has taken a bit of a tumble. Economic uncertainty and climate change have contributed to declining global sales and participation over the past decade, leaving some in the industry wondering about its future.
In the US, the number of Americans who snowboard has dropped by about half a million over the past five years. Purchases of snowboards, boots and other gear have been steadily declining since their 2007 peak at $325 million, according to the National Sporting Goods Association.
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