Introduce yourself - Page 194 - Snowboarding Forum

poutanen · 02-21-2013, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaner3sixteen

First post, so better do the intro. I'm Stephen, hailing from Dublin in Ireland, but now living in Calgary AB. I had been to Andorra skiing about 10 years ago, but when we moved to YYC, decided to hit the snowboarding slopes. did a bunch of lessons at COP after Christmas and got hooked (as well as a pretty bruised tailbone that's still not right

), will be looking to buy my own deck fairly soon and keep it going.

Welcome to the wild west! I've got a bunch of Irish descent, not that that means much. Anyway, look into season passes for next year there are some good options here. I'm on day 24 so far and I work Mon-Fri!!!

Kelmo · 02-28-2013, 06:02 PM

Hey everyone, I'm Kelley Bates. I'm 18 years old (19 next week) and this is my 8th season riding.
I usually only went about once or twice a year, but I finally just got a board so I can stop renting and go more frequently.
I live in Mississauga now but I spent a good amount of my life in Brampton and I was born and raised in Toronto.

I'd say that I'm a decent rider, and favor speed over tricks but I'm trying to get into the terrain park.
I just want to progress as quickly as possible now.

Also, I'm riding a 2012/13 GNU Street Series if anyone cares.

Anyways, thought I would just post here and say hi

SLC · 02-28-2013, 06:38 PM

Hello everyone, I am Sam, I'm 21, I live in Calgary AB, and I've been riding for about 8 years.

I like to ride park, and all-mountain type snowboarding, but I try not to limit myself. Just picked up a burton custom and I have been getting more and more comfortable with high speeds.

I consider myself to be a fairly decent rider, I can comfortably do 360's in the park on Large size jumps, spin in/out of rails, etc. As for riding the mountain I haven't backed away from a run yet! (I do however scare myself from time to time) I enjoy medium sized cliffs/drops and natural features.

poutanen · 02-28-2013, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLC

I consider myself to be a fairly decent rider, I can comfortably do 360's in the park on Large size jumps, spin in/out of rails, etc. As for riding the mountain I haven't backed away from a run yet! (I do however scare myself from time to time) I enjoy medium sized cliffs/drops and natural features.

This guy sucks. Don't believe a word he says...

No seriously, this is my riding buddy from work, he's the reason I'm pushing it harder in the park this year. Pisses me off that he can just huck cool tricks off everything!

Welcome to the forum!

christopherglim · 02-28-2013, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kelmo

Hey everyone, I'm Kelley Bates. I'm 18 years old (19 next week) and this is my 8th season riding.
I usually only went about once or twice a year, but I finally just got a board so I can stop renting and go more frequently.
I live in Mississauga now but I spent a good amount of my life in Brampton and I was born and raised in Toronto.

I'd say that I'm a decent rider, and favor speed over tricks but I'm trying to get into the terrain park.
I just want to progress as quickly as possible now.

Also, I'm riding a 2012/13 GNU Street Series if anyone cares.

Anyways, thought I would just post here and say hi

Sup Kelley,
I'm in Brampton as well, (Bramalea Woods, by the City Center)
Welcome!!

Aardvark502 · 03-01-2013, 02:19 PM

Hello, my names Matt I'm from buffalo ny and I've snowboarded once. I'm more into downhill/freerideing longboarding but I did get to snowboard for the first time about 1 week ago and I picked it up quickly and enjoyed it greatly. I look forward to learning more about snowboarding and buying my first board.

Aphraidknot · 03-07-2013, 01:06 PM

Just wanted to say

to a great website. I used it a lot when purchasing my new equipment and improving my riding skills

Allen
Antelope Valley Ca, Mtn High is my main mountain
34 years of age been riding since I was 18.

I have been riding this airwalk 155 POS since my early 20s cause that was all I could afford. Rode my friends NS Proto CT at the start of this season and couldn't believe the difference and now I regret not buying a new board earlier.

Currently GNU PP 159 w/Rome 390s. Absolutely love it!

Thanks again for all tips. My current agenda is to really work on buttering and to become very consistent and confident in straight airs.

KillerDave · 03-12-2013, 01:20 AM

Hi everyone,

At 40 years old, I am totally new to bite this forum and to snowboarding!
I play ice hockey but I've only been boarding 5 times at my local indoor slope with a massive total of 8hrs on the snow..... I love it!!!!

I think I'm getting loads better every time I go out but I am too keen to "run before I can walk"!!!
By this, I mean trying out small jumps and stuff before mastering the basic technique...

I know, I need to get hold of that!!!!

Anyway, that's where I'm at and I am sure I'll land those jumps, ride switch and perform butter tricks soon enough...

"EDIT"

My set up is a Signal Omni Wavelength, Union Force Bindings and Northwave Freedom boots.

Bye for now!!!

Hayabusa · 03-12-2013, 01:22 AM

Heyo~
I'm from Vancouver, BC and started boarding literally a month ago.
Riding Endeavour Diamond '12 with Union Flite Bindings.
Now I'm seriously addicted and can't stay away from the mountains more than a week at a time.

Getting comfortable riding down steeper blues and tried my first jumps yesterday

These forums are awesome! Been learning a lot and getting lots of great tips

SnowMoose · 03-14-2013, 07:07 PM

Hiya,

Have been lurking on this thread for awhile (mainly to try and find out how to get my damn cinch bindings to work) and decided to join up.

Originally from Australia where whenever we see ice....we grab it and stick it in our drink!

To my surprise I married a Canadian and am now trying to learn to skate and snowboard.

Ow!

I ride a 2012 bataleon 'jam'

Have K2 cinch cts bindings

And kz ryker boa boots.

Live around vancouver and have been to cypress, whistler and silverstar this winter.

Heading out to silverstar this weekend for a week.

I think I'll get in about 25-30 days this season.

I had some time off when my knee went 'pop' after crashing into a clump of trees whilst avoiding some kids on skis having a lesson. Took about 4-5 weeks to get everything right again.

Anyway - party on!

02-28-2013, 06:02 PM	#1932 (permalink)
Kelmo Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 1	New Torontonian Hey everyone, I'm Kelley Bates. I'm 18 years old (19 next week) and this is my 8th season riding. I usually only went about once or twice a year, but I finally just got a board so I can stop renting and go more frequently. I live in Mississauga now but I spent a good amount of my life in Brampton and I was born and raised in Toronto. I'd say that I'm a decent rider, and favor speed over tricks but I'm trying to get into the terrain park. I just want to progress as quickly as possible now. Also, I'm riding a 2012/13 GNU Street Series if anyone cares. Anyways, thought I would just post here and say hi

03-01-2013, 02:19 PM	#1936 (permalink)
Aardvark502 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 1	Re: Introduce yourself Hello, my names Matt I'm from buffalo ny and I've snowboarded once. I'm more into downhill/freerideing longboarding but I did get to snowboard for the first time about 1 week ago and I picked it up quickly and enjoyed it greatly. I look forward to learning more about snowboarding and buying my first board.

03-07-2013, 01:06 PM	#1937 (permalink)
Aphraidknot Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 8	Antelope Valley - Mtn High Just wanted to say to a great website. I used it a lot when purchasing my new equipment and improving my riding skills Allen Antelope Valley Ca, Mtn High is my main mountain 34 years of age been riding since I was 18. I have been riding this airwalk 155 POS since my early 20s cause that was all I could afford. Rode my friends NS Proto CT at the start of this season and couldn't believe the difference and now I regret not buying a new board earlier. Currently GNU PP 159 w/Rome 390s. Absolutely love it! Thanks again for all tips. My current agenda is to really work on buttering and to become very consistent and confident in straight airs. Last edited by Aphraidknot; 03-07-2013 at 09:26 PM.

03-12-2013, 01:20 AM	#1938 (permalink)
KillerDave Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Milton Keynes, UK Posts: 65	Hello from the UK! Hi everyone, At 40 years old, I am totally new to bite this forum and to snowboarding! I play ice hockey but I've only been boarding 5 times at my local indoor slope with a massive total of 8hrs on the snow..... I love it!!!! I think I'm getting loads better every time I go out but I am too keen to "run before I can walk"!!! By this, I mean trying out small jumps and stuff before mastering the basic technique... I know, I need to get hold of that!!!! Anyway, that's where I'm at and I am sure I'll land those jumps, ride switch and perform butter tricks soon enough... "EDIT" My set up is a Signal Omni Wavelength, Union Force Bindings and Northwave Freedom boots. Bye for now!!! Last edited by KillerDave; 03-12-2013 at 04:39 PM.

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02-28-2013, 06:38 PM	#1933 (permalink)
SLC Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 6	Hello everyone, I am Sam, I'm 21, I live in Calgary AB, and I've been riding for about 8 years. I like to ride park, and all-mountain type snowboarding, but I try not to limit myself. Just picked up a burton custom and I have been getting more and more comfortable with high speeds. I consider myself to be a fairly decent rider, I can comfortably do 360's in the park on Large size jumps, spin in/out of rails, etc. As for riding the mountain I haven't backed away from a run yet! (I do however scare myself from time to time) I enjoy medium sized cliffs/drops and natural features.

03-12-2013, 01:22 AM	#1939 (permalink)
Hayabusa Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: couvertown Posts: 34	Heyo~ I'm from Vancouver, BC and started boarding literally a month ago. Riding Endeavour Diamond '12 with Union Flite Bindings. Now I'm seriously addicted and can't stay away from the mountains more than a week at a time. Getting comfortable riding down steeper blues and tried my first jumps yesterday These forums are awesome! Been learning a lot and getting lots of great tips

03-14-2013, 07:07 PM	#1940 (permalink)
SnowMoose Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 7	Hiya, Have been lurking on this thread for awhile (mainly to try and find out how to get my damn cinch bindings to work) and decided to join up. Originally from Australia where whenever we see ice....we grab it and stick it in our drink! To my surprise I married a Canadian and am now trying to learn to skate and snowboard. Ow! I ride a 2012 bataleon 'jam' Have K2 cinch cts bindings And kz ryker boa boots. Live around vancouver and have been to cypress, whistler and silverstar this winter. Heading out to silverstar this weekend for a week. I think I'll get in about 25-30 days this season. I had some time off when my knee went 'pop' after crashing into a clump of trees whilst avoiding some kids on skis having a lesson. Took about 4-5 weeks to get everything right again. Anyway - party on!