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The Snowboarding Thread v. No skiers allowed

for some reason im having a flash from this thread, what the fuck was up with the google are so important suggestion ? dont you know that they do nuttin !!! but seriously ive never use them back in the days when i used to snowboard, do you really think that they are indispensable or ,,,
and yeah that was address to alasdairm if you care to respond

oh thats the quote :
- you will damage your eyes.
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really ? i dont get it, most people dont use them (well at least over here)

ok you are also suggesting a helmet... what kind of freaky mountain do you work on ?!?! shouldn't beginner begin with easy mountain ? or is it a united state thing that you aint got snow on "beginners mountain" or something ?

i dont know for me snowboard is more like taking a walk, you dont need much to care for, just try to have fun doing it,,,,, but the ski resort over here might be a lot more easy or something, or maybe we are just really more used to dealing with snow ??

ok, ill have to ask, blissfulMenace where do you plan on going snowboarding ?
 
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where's 'over here'? did you wear sunglasses?

if you reread, you'll see that i didn't say goggles - i said sunglasses or goggles.

the effect of the sun's rays is intensified by the reflection from the snow. on a bright day in california, i can last about 10 minutes if i forget my eye protection. on a dull day, i can last a little longer.

i have first-hand experience - i've seen people hospitalized with eye damage for skiiing or rising without eye protection.

alasdair
 
^ yeah like i said eventually due to editing..
ok, ill have to ask, blissfulMenace where do you plan on going snowboarding ?
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cuz over here (quebec canada) we really dont need them

the effect of the sun's rays is intensified by the reflection from the snow.
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we have snow everywhere most of the year so,, i guess we half get use to it, and half dont have a sun as shinning as yours..%) (i guess)

oh and btw what kind of temperature do you guys have on those mountain of yours ? :)
 
on the subject of helmets, you don't have to be riding challenging terrain to take safety seriously. i've seen people practicing skating on completely flat terrain trip fall over and hit their head badly on packed snow.

wearing a helmet protects my head and also sends the signal that safety should always come first. i paid about $50 for it - i think my head's worth it :)
ninjadanslarbretabar said:
oh and btw what kind of temperature do you guys have on those mountain of yours ? :)
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it gets well below zero on a cold winter day to in the 70s for awesome spring conditions.

alasdair
 
I have a friend who lives in colorado and snowboards fairly often, and she was soooooo mad when I told her last year that I went without a helmet. Even though I'm stuck on the beginner hill for the time being. She mentioned a friend of hers who fell last year (on an easy slope if I remember correct) and fucking bashed the back of his skull. I think that ended his outing in a hurry. I've heard the same thing from a few other people when I told them I was trying to learn; seems to be the main point of caution, so I guess I'll get one before attempting it again this season.

anyhow, I'm gonna move this thread to the sports forum, cuz that seems more appropriate.
 
Actually, on snowboard, I find the flats to be the most dangerous part. It is on flats that you run this risk of catching your opposite edge and slamming your head straight onto the snow. So far, my worst falls have been on flat runs, (well, with the exception of tree runs... I once slammed my leg into a tree which bruised quite a bit.)

So at any stage a helmet is recommended. Also, remember that a helmet is only good for about one major collision, so if you have a big crash--it is time to replace it.

Furthermore, the bunny hill is usually packed with a bunch of beginners who don't know what they are doing. You are more likely to crash into another person on the bunny hill than on most other slopes.

Also, helmets keep your head nice and warm. Once I started wearing my helmet--I never go out without it.

And Aladasdairm, I saw you mentioned socks. I just felt like I needed to elaborate. My feet were always in misery before I got the right socks. Once I learned about the beauty of thin wool socks--my feet became much happier. :)
 
I love snowboarding. I have a season pass to a resort a bout 90 minutes away from where I live and I cannot fucking wait to tear it up on a regular basis this season.

Any other snowboarders up in this bitch?
 
^ where are you?

for the first time in 8 years, i'll not have a heavenly pass this season. i'm in the process of emotionally preparing for an east-coast season of poor conditions and no vertical :(

alasdair
 
take a lesson, man. Just make sure you ask for or get an AASI certified instructor. Trying to snowboard for the first time without taking a lesson is a terrible idea.
 
alasdairm said:
^ where are you?

for the first time in 8 years, i'll not have a heavenly pass this season. i'm in the process of emotionally preparing for an east-coast season of poor conditions and no vertical :(

alasdair
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China Peak, formerly known as Sierra Summit. Its a medium sized resort up the 168 near Huntington Lake. I used to go to Tahoe more often but its expensive/far away, and I get a 100$ season pass to this place because im a student. The conditions are not quite as awesome as Tahoe but its still very good, the base is over 7k and peak is about 9k. Heres to hoping we get a big storm in the next few weeks!


One of my good friends dad manages a hotel in Telluride CO so once in a while we fly out there and get comped rooms and passes, its pretty fucking sweet. Definitely on another level compared to CA resorts.


muvolution said:
take a lesson, man. Just make sure you ask for or get an AASI certified instructor. Trying to snowboard for the first time without taking a lesson is a terrible idea.
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That really depends. If you have a wakeboarding/skateboarding background you would probably do fine your first time up without a formal lesson. Otherwise, yes, it can be a struggle. I know ive brought newbies up before and ended up hating life because I had to babysit them all day.
 
^ i totally disagree about wakeboarding. surely wakeboarding is all about having your weight back? if you approach snowboarding like that (initially), you're going to be struggling all day...

i agree that any snowboard instructor worth their salt should be able to find transferable skills in just about any other activity, being a good skateboarder won't automatically make one a good snowboarder.

alasdair
 
The hardest part about learning to snowboard is getting comfortable transitioning from heel-side to toe-side so you can turn right (assuming you are regular footed). I've seen people that have never snowboarded before but have done other board sports get that down in under an hour. Wakeboarding/snowboarding/skateboarding are all different but as someone thats done all of them quite a bit id say the skill set is pretty similar.
 
teaching for transfer works definitely, but you can have anyone with an athletic background linking turns in under an hour if you know how to teach. So often I just see the blind leading the blind and its terrible for everyone involved.
 
muvolution said:
So often I just see the blind leading the blind and its terrible for everyone involved.
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i agree.
Care said:
The hardest part about learning to snowboard is getting comfortable transitioning from heel-side to toe-side so you can turn right (assuming you are regular footed).
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i'm going to disagree with you again...

i've taught regular riders who had no trouble with heel turns but who struggled with toe turns
i've taught regular riders who had no trouble with toe turns but who struggled with heel turns
i've taught goofy riders who had no trouble with heel turns but who struggled with toe turns
i've taught goofy riders who had no trouble with toe turns but who struggled with heel turns

that said, the leg steering movements and pressure movements (so called 'pedal power') involved in basic skidded turns, make it more likely that new regular riders will have less trouble with toe turns than they will with heel turns (very generally speaking and from a board performance point of view...)

alasdair
 
alasdairm said:
^ where are you?

for the first time in 8 years, i'll not have a heavenly pass this season. i'm in the process of emotionally preparing for an east-coast season of poor conditions and no vertical :(

alasdair
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hehehe.....sorry man. We will keep it real for you in Tahoe this season. :D
 
^ Hopefully the Sierras can get a decent storm sometime soon.
 
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lol...the place i go to (mountain high) has snow already. They turn on the snow cannons when the temperature is right. Though it's not as good as real snow, it's good enough for riding. I just went there last night hoping the trails would be full of powder from the snowfall last weekend. The snow wasn't too powdery and the ground was a bit icy at some sections.

It's pretty fun riding at night. While visibility is not as good and the temperatures can be colder, it is not as crowded. As a result, you get more runs and the risk of crashing into someone is reduced. There is also something about riding on white snow under the contrasting sky that is enticing.

So, I'm going to make the switch to toe strap bindings. Anyone have any recommends on some decent brands (or models)?
 
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