Snowboards

[ShooterJM]

Originally posted by vf-xx
Hey shooter: I just got back from copper. Man was that fun. I hadn't been skiing for almsot 5 years. Finally got up the nerve to try some of the Terrain Parks on it. Started small on the one under LumberJack then on my last day I tried the bigger ones under HighPoint. Man that was a blast, and as a bonus there weren't as many skiiers doing it as boarders (I ski).

You go up to the backside of copper any? I tried StormKing, but i wasn't talented enough to make it up .

The only bad thing is that this late in the season there wasn't any fresh snow and there was lots of ice.

Actually I've only been able to go once or twice this season Seperated my shoulder early on and then cracked a few bones in my ankle playing hockey after that. Wasn't a good fall season for me. Can't believe you did a park on skis though! I tried that once and almost killed myself!

[Quiet]

Peeps are necessary, they don't do much good without a shovel. What good is finding a friend if you can't get to him in time. Your guide should be certified, but if you plan on going lots get your AVI 1. Before you head out in the morning check in with the local patrolers to find out the conditions and the forecast.

Just in general. Wear layers, whats comfortable at base likely won't be at altitude. Bring a good pack that you can stuff things in (like your layers). I usually wear a camelbak to keep hydrated, you can get dehydrated fast at altitude. I also tend to bring fruit with me, lots of energy, no wrapers, and if you somehow get lost...

[ShooterJM]

Originally posted by Quiet
Peeps are necessary, they don't do much good without a shovel. What good is finding a friend if you can't get to him in time. Your guide should be certified, but if you plan on going lots get your AVI 1. Before you head out in the morning check in with the local patrolers to find out the conditions and the forecast.

Just in general. Wear layers, whats comfortable at base likely won't be at altitude. Bring a good pack that you can stuff things in (like your layers). I usually wear a camelbak to keep hydrated, you can get dehydrated fast at altitude. I also tend to bring fruit with me, lots of energy, no wrapers, and if you somehow get lost...

Yeah, anytime I go climbing or backcountry boarding I have a pack I bring (beacon, trench shovel, really loud whistle, small o2 canister, hot water, gps, field dress/surgery kit, knife, etc.), you never know what you'll need in an emergency. I think I've used everything in the pack at one point or another (Except for the beacon thank the Lord). Besides, if I have any say in how I leave this world, it's not gonna be like that! Fruit's a good idea, it'd be better then those cliff bar's anyway.

Good advice! Thanks! Now I'm more excited about golf and paintball though! Love it when it's warm in colorado!

[Quiet]

Your pack must be heavy with all that, usefull but heavy. Does it upset your balance when you ride?

Ya I don't like those bars much they dry up my mouth, fruit is juicy

[ShooterJM]

Originally posted by Quiet
Your pack must be heavy with all that, usefull but heavy. Does it upset your balance when you ride?

Ya I don't like those bars much they dry up my mouth, fruit is juicy

Yeah took awhile to get used to it. I wear a surplus assult type harness so I can carry some stuff on my chest (Knife, gps and some of the smaller crap). Basically most of the weight comes from the water. Trying to rig a small pack that will attach to the binding mounts and will sit right on the board. Anyway, does throw your balance off a bit, but doesn't affect me too much unless I'm trying to throw a trick or something.

Well that and they taste like processed crap.

[nutz]

manike- i boarded in the western area of france, it was a ski area right near the chamonix/Mont Blonc (sp?). i also boarded in Switzerland in St Gallen area... this was just now over spring break... im not exactly sure of the place in france because we were only there for one day. i do remember it was huge and in the out of bounds areas there was a ton of giant holes due to the rock formations...


so how long have u all been boarding?? ive been on my board for 4 years now and im on my second board

i see u guys talking about back country boarding and i am really interested in trying alot more of it once im a little bit older... after my experience with it in switzerland i learned how truely amazing snowboarding in the back country is... i am deffinitly interested in doing cat boarding alot in the future

ne tips for my first time heli or cat boarding??

[Hemlock86]

Ill sell you my whole set up for $350.

I got an Elan Element 160, Burton bindings,vision boots(size 10-11) a pair of XL Rusty pants with vents, and a pair of gloves that come 1/2 way up your forearm with elastic tie and velcrow.

The deck is worth $575. brand new
The bindings are worth about $150.
The pants are worth $80.
Gloves are worth $40.
Boots are worth about $100.

Total worth almost $900.

peace

[Quiet]

Nutz - Bring a smile with you, fresh tracks all day long. If you head out with a group they should give you a checklist of what to bring. Or just read what we've been suggesting.

Riding for 12 years and no signs of letting up now, hey I get paid to do it.

[~Backdraft~]

Originally posted by Quiet
If you go to Telluride wear sunscreen, it's at high altitude so you'll roast fast. Did you know that sunburn is the number one injury in skiing and snowboarding? I want to know who the pansies are that report getting it.

LMAO...yea, when I was snowboarding last weekend at Sugarloaf, my the back of my neck and my face got burned, i'm not one of the pansies that reported, i just lived with it. But its starting to peel now, lol.

[ShooterJM]

Originally posted by nutz
so how long have u all been boarding?? ive been on my board for 4 years now and im on my second board

cool cool, not too long. like I said earlier, haven't been much this year, but if you count this season. ummm not long. 6 or 7 years now

[Quiet]

mmm...moguls
not really that hard, just need to know the trick.

[nutz]

yes, moguls can be very intimidating but once u get the hang of them they are actually kinda fun, u can jump some of them and catch some fun air... i hate really icy moguls tho...


i also hate how this season is over and i wont do any more boarding till next year... . i was planning on doing a back flip this year but i never saw the right jump for me and got a chance to try it... oh well whats done is done, next year i will be flipin off everything


ne of u guys wear helmets?

[Quiet]

Easiest way to learn back flips is to go west. The first couple of times I tried I suitcased. When you land on your head and it doesn't hurt its easier to try things.

Helmet? Only in comps, probably should wear it more often.

[Quiet]

I teach, I've seen that manouver before. Maybe not with such spectacular results, but ouch just the same.

[nutz]

im not a real teacher but ive taught at least 5-7 people how to snowboard... i even talked some of the girls i tought into trying a jump haha!