When competing in front of the judges, the first thought that crosses a snowboarder's mind is to perform the hardest trick he has and then land it smoothly. However, is this really what the judges mainly focus on when giving you a score? Are snowboarders judged more on their ability to perfect a trick or their ability to impress the judges with a trick they created themselves? In my research article I will argue that having a creative ride rather than a difficult ride has a better effect on the judge's score and a greater impact on your snowboarding career. Creativity manifests itself in many different aspects of snowboarding, whether through creating a new trick or simply being different from everyone else by having your own style. Being a snowboarder myself, I know the importance of adding your own little personal touch to a trick. Originality makes you different from everyone else, and in some cases different is better. Wikipedia defines creativity as 'a phenomenon whereby something new and valuable is created (such as an idea, a joke, an artistic or literary work, a painting or a piece of music). composition, a solution, an invention etc.)” (2). The word creative comes from the Latin word "Creo". Creo means "to create", which shows that creativity is a key part of creating something. This shows that creativity and creating something go hand in hand. Without creativity you cannot create something and vice versa. A key factor in standing out from the judges in snowboarding is the ability to create a new trick, starting from your imagination or modifying an already known trick. Many famous snowboarders create their own tricks to stand out to the judges during important competitions. A popular example where creativity has surpassed perfection... middle of paper... never turns around again, and he's worried about what will happen to the sport once it's pushed to its limits. These factors motivated him to change his style. The changes he made positively influenced his career by allowing him to move away from the style of most snowboarders. After reading my essay I hope you, as a reader, understand the importance of creativity in snowboarding. Sometimes being different is the only way to excel at what you work at. Variety also challenges a person to step out of their comfort zone and work on areas they are not used to. Creativity is a key component for a snowboarder to truly test their limits and prove that he or she is different from others. In conclusion, next time you watch a sporting event, pay attention to the unique and creative participants because they will ascend more than the non-original participants..