Snowboarding season is starting.

anavrin351 · 10-14-2007, 11:55 PM

For the first time i am going to have a seasons pass. The slopes are only about 45 minutes from my place so i will be able to go after work and i am hella excited. I bought a 07 Gnu 11up board, K2 Cinch bindings (bad ass) and new vans boots this weekend. I got the entire package for $840. Getting a discount on a year old board saves a lot. The place didnt have any of the lib tech boards with the new wavy sides that were last years models so i went with the Gnu, which is the same company. The board has the same core, just the outer finish is a little cheaper i think. My old board is a '99 or 2000 K2 fatbob which is stiff, heavy, and a shitty board all around. I also have switch binding which are side stepins. I never had any problem with them, but they are about 7 years old and i dont think they will last much longer. My old boots are about the only thing i had that was any good and they are Vans. Switch boots are not comfy after a while, and i think i am going to be much happier this year, especialy since i will be going up a lot. i only went twice last year. I gotta get comfortable with my new gear, then i am going to start to learn the board parks and do a little bit of jumping.

Any one else excited or get anything new for this year. Or do you plan on getting anything new?

I Vtec, do you? · 10-15-2007, 12:10 AM

Damn I really wanna learn how to snowboard this winter. Last time I tried I sucked horribly, but I think if I throw down the cash and buy one, I might stick with it a bit more than last time.

anavrin351 · 10-15-2007, 01:00 AM

i still suck at it, but its fun. It realy doesnt take long to get the hang of it. But making everything perfect is hard to do.

Solo2EG · 10-15-2007, 07:26 AM

Not for me... broke both my ankles and dislocated my left shoulder pretty bad in February. Still gotta heal up from that. Board didn't really survive the hit either. The tree's fine though!

RCKola1011 · 10-15-2007, 07:38 AM

You mean SKI season is starting :)

**CameronJr9** · 10-15-2007, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by RCKola1011

You mean SKI season is starting :)

Solo2EG · 10-15-2007, 08:34 AM

Nope, it's definitely SNOWBOARD season! I haven't been on Skiis since the 80's (unless you count blades, those things are a blast) I kinda wish I never quit though, skiing has gotten pretty f'in cool again over the last few years! Have you seen the cool shit those guys have been pulling in the X-Games and such?!? You do have to admit that it's because of the snowboard influence though. It's nice to see everyone living together in harmony again... Ski hills weren't such a cool place in the late 80's and early 90's, nobody liked snowboarders at all!

***07mugencivic*** · 10-15-2007, 08:46 AM

Yup...ill Maybe Go This Season...i Only When Once Last Year

SIis4ME · 10-15-2007, 10:23 AM

Snowboarding rules! Skiing is for old men and women. Snowboarding season for us in the Northeast is still at least a month and half away.

RCKola1011 · 10-15-2007, 03:47 PM

No its just a preference

***Izzy*** · 10-15-2007, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I Vtec, do you?

Damn I really wanna learn how to snowboard this winter. Last time I tried I sucked horribly, but I think if I throw down the cash and buy one, I might stick with it a bit more than last time.

Maybe you got tired of the rattle. And ratchet notch issues. Kidding.

I can't wait for our mountains to get powdery white coca--snow. I didn't get to go much last year, but I plan on carving up something harsh on the mountain this year.

BTW, anyone know what the hell those racks are called and/or where to buy them that mount the snowboards like spoilers? I'd rather have that than a roof rack -- I need the downforce!

anavrin351 · 10-15-2007, 07:24 PM

I got about a month here too, but baker set a record for earliest snow ever there. Its supposed to be one hell of a winter here again. Last year was nice, but i was broke with school and only 4 day pay check. I got my pass while i still get 5 day checks, so i dont have an excuse not to go.

anavrin351 · 10-15-2007, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Solo2EG

Not for me... broke both my ankles and dislocated my left shoulder pretty bad in February. Still gotta heal up from that. Board didn't really survive the hit either. The tree's fine though!

That sucks........but atleast the tree made it out OK.

wixxer · 10-15-2007, 07:41 PM

I am psyched for snowboarding! I've got a season pass to jiminy peak this year in MA... I'd be down for a snowboarding/ski meet somewhere up in the NorthEast

***qwerty :)*** · 10-15-2007, 08:18 PM

woot!
im so pumped for this winter!
i got to pro-deal a new board for really cheap!
i got the new Burton X8 with som EST bindings and Hail boots for $325!!! and i get to go to the resorts around here (mtn high and bear mtn) for free on most nights because of where i work!
ill probably be going twice a week :)

***Izzy*** · 10-15-2007, 08:31 PM

I've probably seen you at High and Summit, LOL.

Si_Chick · 10-15-2007, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SIis4ME

Snowboarding rules! Skiing is for old men and women. Snowboarding season for us in the Northeast is still at least a month and half away.

You sound like someone having a midlife crisis

I ski... am I an old lady then. Skiing is still awesome and still has young people involved in the sport. Free-skiing is pretty kick ass too

In conclusion, w00t skiing!

laughoutlloyd8 · 10-15-2007, 10:18 PM

I went from skiing to snowboarding. I love skiis because I get to go fast on them; snowboarding is more versatile at the parks. I'm excited!!!

*oh and if this is to choose which is better, I prefer a snowboard!

Sli(ks · 10-15-2007, 10:46 PM

Snowboarding is great, I go every chance I get lol. There's no decent places in Ohio though (at least I haven't found any yet) so I usually have to drive for hours, totally worth it though. Actually have a trip all lined up for this winter, leave in a little over two months.

Also I tried skiing and I suck at it, I mean I really, really suck at it lol. Like I nearly broke my leg on a hill five year olds were using to learn how to ski, snowboarding is a lot easier.

***qwerty :)*** · 10-16-2007, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Izzy

I've probably seen you at High and Summit, LOL.

haha ill probably be at Mtn. High every tuesday and thursday night since i go there for free then
and everyother weekend at Bear since i can go there for $15

10-14-2007, 11:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
anavrin351 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seattle Age: 24 Posts: 2,026 Tyler iTrader: 3 / 100%	Snowboarding season is starting. For the first time i am going to have a seasons pass. The slopes are only about 45 minutes from my place so i will be able to go after work and i am hella excited. I bought a 07 Gnu 11up board, K2 Cinch bindings (bad ass) and new vans boots this weekend. I got the entire package for $840. Getting a discount on a year old board saves a lot. The place didnt have any of the lib tech boards with the new wavy sides that were last years models so i went with the Gnu, which is the same company. The board has the same core, just the outer finish is a little cheaper i think. My old board is a '99 or 2000 K2 fatbob which is stiff, heavy, and a shitty board all around. I also have switch binding which are side stepins. I never had any problem with them, but they are about 7 years old and i dont think they will last much longer. My old boots are about the only thing i had that was any good and they are Vans. Switch boots are not comfy after a while, and i think i am going to be much happier this year, especialy since i will be going up a lot. i only went twice last year. I gotta get comfortable with my new gear, then i am going to start to learn the board parks and do a little bit of jumping. Any one else excited or get anything new for this year. Or do you plan on getting anything new?

10-15-2007, 08:31 PM	#16 (permalink)
*Izzy* Supreme Pizza! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Azusa, CA Age: 25 Posts: 11,936 iTrader: 5 / 100%	I've probably seen you at High and Summit, LOL. __________________

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I Vtec, do you? Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: mn Posts: 7,878 iTrader: 9 / 100%	Damn I really wanna learn how to snowboard this winter. Last time I tried I sucked horribly, but I think if I throw down the cash and buy one, I might stick with it a bit more than last time.

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anavrin351 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seattle Age: 24 Posts: 2,026 Tyler iTrader: 3 / 100%	i still suck at it, but its fun. It realy doesnt take long to get the hang of it. But making everything perfect is hard to do.

10-15-2007, 07:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
Solo2EG Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Canada eh! Posts: 595 Tod iTrader: 0 / 0%	Not for me... broke both my ankles and dislocated my left shoulder pretty bad in February. Still gotta heal up from that. Board didn't really survive the hit either. The tree's fine though!

10-15-2007, 07:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
RCKola1011 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NC Age: 23 Posts: 187 Ryan iTrader: 0 / 0%	You mean SKI season is starting :)

10-15-2007, 08:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
Solo2EG Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Canada eh! Posts: 595 Tod iTrader: 0 / 0%	Nope, it's definitely SNOWBOARD season! I haven't been on Skiis since the 80's (unless you count blades, those things are a blast) I kinda wish I never quit though, skiing has gotten pretty f'in cool again over the last few years! Have you seen the cool shit those guys have been pulling in the X-Games and such?!? You do have to admit that it's because of the snowboard influence though. It's nice to see everyone living together in harmony again... Ski hills weren't such a cool place in the late 80's and early 90's, nobody liked snowboarders at all!

10-15-2007, 10:23 AM	#9 (permalink)
SIis4ME Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bayonne, NJ Age: 40 Posts: 76 ROMULUS iTrader: 0 / 0%	Snowboarding rules! Skiing is for old men and women. Snowboarding season for us in the Northeast is still at least a month and half away.

10-15-2007, 03:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
RCKola1011 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NC Age: 23 Posts: 187 Ryan iTrader: 0 / 0%	No its just a preference

10-15-2007, 07:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
anavrin351 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seattle Age: 24 Posts: 2,026 Tyler iTrader: 3 / 100%	I got about a month here too, but baker set a record for earliest snow ever there. Its supposed to be one hell of a winter here again. Last year was nice, but i was broke with school and only 4 day pay check. I got my pass while i still get 5 day checks, so i dont have an excuse not to go.

10-15-2007, 07:41 PM	#14 (permalink)
wixxer Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Albany Age: 28 Posts: 95 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I am psyched for snowboarding! I've got a season pass to jiminy peak this year in MA... I'd be down for a snowboarding/ski meet somewhere up in the NorthEast

10-15-2007, 08:18 PM	#15 (permalink)
*qwerty :)* VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: redlands-909 Age: 21 Posts: 4,200 kyle iTrader: 8 / 100%	woot! im so pumped for this winter! i got to pro-deal a new board for really cheap! i got the new Burton X8 with som EST bindings and Hail boots for $325!!! and i get to go to the resorts around here (mtn high and bear mtn) for free on most nights because of where i work! ill probably be going twice a week :)

10-15-2007, 10:18 PM	#18 (permalink)
laughoutlloyd8 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,475 iTrader: 4 / 100%	I went from skiing to snowboarding. I love skiis because I get to go fast on them; snowboarding is more versatile at the parks. I'm excited!!! *oh and if this is to choose which is better, I prefer a snowboard!

10-15-2007, 10:46 PM	#19 (permalink)
Sli(ks Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: BG, Ohio Age: 22 Posts: 510 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Snowboarding is great, I go every chance I get lol. There's no decent places in Ohio though (at least I haven't found any yet) so I usually have to drive for hours, totally worth it though. Actually have a trip all lined up for this winter, leave in a little over two months. Also I tried skiing and I suck at it, I mean I really, really suck at it lol. Like I nearly broke my leg on a hill five year olds were using to learn how to ski, snowboarding is a lot easier.