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newboard · 12-11-2011, 04:13 PM

Alright I'm new to the site and snowboarding. I'm in Germany for now waiting for the mountains to open up. If anyone has advice for me please let me know.

zealandblack · 12-15-2011, 01:12 PM

Been reading threads on the site for a while, but finally decided to start posting here. I'm 27. Been snowboarding since college up in seattle (alpental, and stevens), but I recently moved to sf bay area, so now I do most of my boarding in tahoe (heavenly or northstar mostly). I used to do primarily backcountry, but a couple years ago, i started transitioning into park riding. Nowadays I pretty much stay in the park all day, with maybe a few tree runs every now and then depending on the conditions.
I'm hoping to progress this year in my rail riding. trying to work on hitting kinks, as well as trying new ways of getting on/off of rails/boxes (180/270 on, 180 off, etc.) and hold my nose/tail presses on longer features. Also trying to go bigger on jumps and try bigger rotations. Can do 3's on medium kickers, want to see if i can finish this season with 5's.
Hope to keep getting valuable advice from this site, and maybe contributing some myself.

Zombaco · 12-15-2011, 08:52 PM

Hey everybody,

New the forum, and started snowboarding last year. Been a skater off and on for 25+ years, but 10 days on the hill last year has me hooked like nothing else. Really happy to have stumbled upon this gem of a site. So many great tips for getting better in every way possible. I can't wait to kick off the season after Christmas, and put those tips and info to use. My goals for the season are dynamic turns (carving and skidded), park play, and vast improvement in the trees and pow. Got myself a Mammoth season pass and I'm aiming for 30+ days this season- SNOW ALREADY!!

-Zombaco

quikboarder93 · 12-19-2011, 10:57 AM

Hey snowboarders.

I am 18 years old and live in Maryland.

I mainly ride at shitty resorts like Liberty, Roundtop, and Whitetail in PA, but try to go to a real mountain at least every other year.

I've been to Jay Peak, VT, Tremblant, Canada, and Squaw Valley, California and plan to move to either Lake Tahoe or Vermont shortly after college.

I've been snowboarding since I was 8 and still love it more than anything.

I'm not much of a jib kid, but 25+ ft kickers excite me and those are another story

That is all.

Planespotting · 12-22-2011, 03:56 PM

Hello from Michigan!

I joined the other day and might as well intro myself. I am 34 and from the Boyne area of Michigan. I have been snowboarding for 3 years now and am still not a midwest black diamond rider but that's ok. I enjoy winding trails through the woods anyway, not some steep wide open slope under a high speed lift or anything like that. No park or pipe either. I've only ridden locally.

I'm riding a Burton Supermodel X from two or three years ago with CO2 bindings, K2 boa boots I'm not a fan of, wear a helmet, and have Smith I/O goggles. That should cover the equipment.

Have fun everyone!

lownrangr · 12-22-2011, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Planespotting

Hello from Michigan!

I joined the other day and might as well intro myself. I am 34 and from the Boyne area of Michigan. I have been snowboarding for 3 years now and am still not a midwest black diamond rider but that's ok. I enjoy winding trails through the woods anyway, not some steep wide open slope under a high speed lift or anything like that. No park or pipe either. I've only ridden locally.

I'm riding a Burton Supermodel X from two or three years ago with CO2 bindings, K2 boa boots I'm not a fan of, wear a helmet, and have Smith I/O goggles. That should cover the equipment.

Have fun everyone!

welcome! I'm jealous that you have boyne and nubs that are open. Four hours south of you we have nothin'. This season is killing me! I won a 2 for 1 pass from boyne last week so i'll be coming up for sure this season! I've never been there so i'm looking forward to it!

Planespotting · 12-23-2011, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lownrangr

welcome! I'm jealous that you have boyne and nubs that are open. Four hours south of you we have nothin'. This season is killing me! I won a 2 for 1 pass from boyne last week so i'll be coming up for sure this season! I've never been there so i'm looking forward to it!

Just got back from Boyne Highlands. Nice groomed snow right now. If you haven't been to Boyne before most ppl I know prefer the Highlands. Most of the runs are open now. Pretty soon we should finally have winter weather and a trip to the Boynes will be worth it. The nice thing is, once you get your pass it is good at both and they are only 1/2 hour away from each other.

Ph1l0z0ph3r · 12-24-2011, 07:28 PM

Sup Snowboarding Forums. Hailing from Mass. This will be my first season snowboarding. Riding a Burton Indie with Burton bindings, K2 BOA boots, and all white Giro googles. Hoping to hit up Butternut, Mt.Snow and Killington soon.

PaulW · 12-26-2011, 04:12 PM

What do I need?
Well snow would be good, but first things first.
I need your help to find me suitable equipment that would best suit my size and build.

Status: beginner - Can stop forwards & backwards, but haven't learnt to turn yet.
Weight - 20 stone 6 pounds
Height - 6 foot 1 inch
Feet - size 11
Wealth - I wish - and cost will therefore be a factor, even if I have to look on ebay

From the information I've stated, can you suggest equipment that will give me reasonable value for money, for a board and boots?

Appreciated,
Paul

movnup83704 · 12-28-2011, 11:05 AM

My name is Bryan and I live in Boise Idaho but I travel all over the region to hit up the best resorts around. I started snowboarding in 1990 when I moved to Colorado as a kid and have been at it ever since. I don’t really ride park at all or groomers for that matter, I mostly get out of bounds and into the trees. From there I like to jump off anything but mostly I’m always searching for the best powder stashes. Anyway I decided to join the forum because I have a few questions on gear and thought I would talk to all of you.

12-11-2011, 04:13 PM	#1551 (permalink)
newboard Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 2	Hey Alright I'm new to the site and snowboarding. I'm in Germany for now waiting for the mountains to open up. If anyone has advice for me please let me know.

12-26-2011, 04:12 PM	#1559 (permalink)
PaulW Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Isle of Man Posts: 3	What I need? What do I need? Well snow would be good, but first things first. I need your help to find me suitable equipment that would best suit my size and build. Status: beginner - Can stop forwards & backwards, but haven't learnt to turn yet. Weight - 20 stone 6 pounds Height - 6 foot 1 inch Feet - size 11 Wealth - I wish - and cost will therefore be a factor, even if I have to look on ebay From the information I've stated, can you suggest equipment that will give me reasonable value for money, for a board and boots? Appreciated, Paul

12-28-2011, 11:05 AM	#1560 (permalink)
movnup83704 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 2	intro My name is Bryan and I live in Boise Idaho but I travel all over the region to hit up the best resorts around. I started snowboarding in 1990 when I moved to Colorado as a kid and have been at it ever since. I don’t really ride park at all or groomers for that matter, I mostly get out of bounds and into the trees. From there I like to jump off anything but mostly I’m always searching for the best powder stashes. Anyway I decided to join the forum because I have a few questions on gear and thought I would talk to all of you.

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12-15-2011, 01:12 PM	#1552 (permalink)
zealandblack Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 55	Been reading threads on the site for a while, but finally decided to start posting here. I'm 27. Been snowboarding since college up in seattle (alpental, and stevens), but I recently moved to sf bay area, so now I do most of my boarding in tahoe (heavenly or northstar mostly). I used to do primarily backcountry, but a couple years ago, i started transitioning into park riding. Nowadays I pretty much stay in the park all day, with maybe a few tree runs every now and then depending on the conditions. I'm hoping to progress this year in my rail riding. trying to work on hitting kinks, as well as trying new ways of getting on/off of rails/boxes (180/270 on, 180 off, etc.) and hold my nose/tail presses on longer features. Also trying to go bigger on jumps and try bigger rotations. Can do 3's on medium kickers, want to see if i can finish this season with 5's. Hope to keep getting valuable advice from this site, and maybe contributing some myself.

12-15-2011, 08:52 PM	#1553 (permalink)
Zombaco -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: CA Posts: 155	Hey everybody, New the forum, and started snowboarding last year. Been a skater off and on for 25+ years, but 10 days on the hill last year has me hooked like nothing else. Really happy to have stumbled upon this gem of a site. So many great tips for getting better in every way possible. I can't wait to kick off the season after Christmas, and put those tips and info to use. My goals for the season are dynamic turns (carving and skidded), park play, and vast improvement in the trees and pow. Got myself a Mammoth season pass and I'm aiming for 30+ days this season- SNOW ALREADY!! -Zombaco

12-19-2011, 10:57 AM	#1554 (permalink)
quikboarder93 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 8	Hey snowboarders. I am 18 years old and live in Maryland. I mainly ride at shitty resorts like Liberty, Roundtop, and Whitetail in PA, but try to go to a real mountain at least every other year. I've been to Jay Peak, VT, Tremblant, Canada, and Squaw Valley, California and plan to move to either Lake Tahoe or Vermont shortly after college. I've been snowboarding since I was 8 and still love it more than anything. I'm not much of a jib kid, but 25+ ft kickers excite me and those are another story That is all.

12-22-2011, 03:56 PM	#1555 (permalink)
Planespotting Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Boyne, MI Posts: 8	Hello from Michigan! I joined the other day and might as well intro myself. I am 34 and from the Boyne area of Michigan. I have been snowboarding for 3 years now and am still not a midwest black diamond rider but that's ok. I enjoy winding trails through the woods anyway, not some steep wide open slope under a high speed lift or anything like that. No park or pipe either. I've only ridden locally. I'm riding a Burton Supermodel X from two or three years ago with CO2 bindings, K2 boa boots I'm not a fan of, wear a helmet, and have Smith I/O goggles. That should cover the equipment. Have fun everyone!

12-24-2011, 07:28 PM	#1558 (permalink)
Ph1l0z0ph3r Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Western Mass Posts: 4	Sup Snowboarding Forums. Hailing from Mass. This will be my first season snowboarding. Riding a Burton Indie with Burton bindings, K2 BOA boots, and all white Giro googles. Hoping to hit up Butternut, Mt.Snow and Killington soon.