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#1 ·
I will start this thread.

I am 24 years old, live in Toronto Canada.

I grew up in Regina, Saskatchewan (where there is a ton of snow) so naturally i have gone both skiing and snowboarding.

I'm still a beginner snowboarder, but hope to learn lots at Snowboarding Forum :D
 
#1,079 ·
himynameisalaric.

i'm 20, and busy as shit with something called "life"

i used to snowboard everyday, and loved mainly jibbing, but i also loved to just cruise the mountain.

now i'm a volunteer firefighter, i work overnight shifts at my job, have classes for firefighting and i have no time for something called "fun"

but i miss some friends i used to have on a website called www.snowboardingforum.com


i need to board again. two years, it's been too long
 
#1,082 ·
2nd year snowboarder, skiied for 12 years or so. Boarding dominates skiing! SW Michigan... needless to say is killing me! Hoping to get out west a few times this year as well as learn a few things from the pros on this site throughout this season! Now if it would just hurry up and snow damnit!!
 
#1,087 ·
Whats up everyone, Im new to the boards, but am a seasoned rider. I made the switch to a board in '97 having skied since I was about 5 or 6. I grew up in northern NM going to Toas,Santa Fe, Angel Fire, Sipapu, and Wolf Creek. Been in Denver since '01 and have had a season pass ever since and can't wait to strap on my new NS-SL!
Im sure I will get to know you peeps over the next month or so, seems like boarding is the only thing on my mind and now I can BS with you on here.
 
#1,088 ·
G'day from NZ

Howdy,
I'm from Maryland originally, grew up skiing on the little bump that passed for a mountain in that area, and switched to snowboarding when I was about 13.

I'm 24 now, and have just picked it back up after taking a few years off (who knows why, just did). I live in Christchurch, New Zealand, and the mountains are definitely better than Maryland.
 
#1,089 ·
Hi! Newbie to the forum looking for some advice!

Hey

I’m an English girl now living in Vancouver and have joined the forum as I hope to be getting lots and lots of snowboarding in this winter! Previously, I’ve had to go to mountain resorts in Europe for a week to get my kick (which is v expensive) so I’m so happy to now have the mountains on my doorstep!

So…to start me off I actually need to buy a board (I’ve always rented them previously to avoid airline charges!). I have found out I can get a really god deal on Rossignol boards through my job, so I’m seriously considering the Rossignol Myth MYTH RE0WC06 Rossignol :: Pure mountain company. However, I’m really not sure about the sizing!! Every store I go into they tell me something different. I’m 5 foot 6 and about 63/64kg (140 pounds) so I’m towards the top end of the weight scale for the 149 board which says 40-70kg – but the next size up is the 154, would this be too long considering I’m 5 foot 6? I am basically intermediate, mainly doing blue runs with teeny bit of red, linking turns, but still falling often! I don’t plan to be in the park, but might like to try a few jumps when I improve. Mainly I’d just like to take it easy and enjoy going down the blue and red runs with ease.

So what do you think of that choice of board for me?

Looking forward to getting lots of tips and tricks from all you more experienced boarders!

Cheers
Deb x
 
#1,090 ·
Hey Deb!

I'm new too in Vancouver. And I'm also from Europe (in France).
So for the size of your board, I advise you to stay on 149. Why? Because it will be more manageable for you. You will not need more unless you decide to go in the snow.
Once, not that I do not like Rossignol, but I think there are more versatile boards for you, and best suited to your program, and especially to your evolution.
You've found a shop in Vancouver? Where it without indiscretion?
Is what you bought your boots? (Most important to me, compared to buying a board and bindings).
If you want, I can help in the selection of boards, especially since I work in the snowboard industry.
Contacting me message, and why not go riding or have a drink one day
 
#1,091 ·
Hey Deb;

Where are you planning on riding? I'm asking because today's the last day of the Mount Seymour season's pass sale -- although as legallyillegal points out, they'll just go to a 40% off sale for the first part of October.

Grouse is way past their sale, and Cypress prices just suck all year. Whistler will make you grab your throat and fall to the ground.

Anyway, welcome to Vancouver.
 
#1,092 ·
Hey, thanks for the heads up! I don't really have the money for a season pass right now. Going to just go where I feel like on the day I think and keep a look out for discount coupons and stuff. I hear Mount Baker just across the border is pretty good and cheap too so might check that out!

Do you have any thoughts on my board choice and sizing? I know there could be better brands but with the discount I can get it's prob worth it :)
 
#1,095 ·
Do you have any thoughts on my board choice and sizing? I know there could be better brands but with the discount I can get it's prob worth it :)
I'm 5'10" and 190 and I ride a 156. I might go to a 160 or so because I tend to sink in powder. Based on the chin-rule, the 149 should be good for you. If you do a lot of all-mountain or off-piste then go longer, otherwise I don't think there's any reason to.
 
#1,093 ·
Hey
Thanks for your reply! I think the 149 looked about right for me too I was just worried about the weight thing! So how are you liking Vancouver and how long have you been here? I've been here since May and love it so far! So where do you work in the snowboarding industry? It's so bad I am already wishing the autumn away I want snow!!
 
#1,100 · (Edited)
Just a point for around Baker, if it dumps, you can only do groomers on a short board, cause you will sink and swim; imo better with a longer board to take advantage of the off piste dumps, the disadvantage runs tend to be narrow and steeper than most other resorts so you get to develop some skills with a longer board. Otoh, if it is hard and glazed, which also happens...a longer board is shitae...so get both. Daughter is 5'4", 130, has a 144 for park, 149 for regular days and a 155 for poo.
 
#1,096 ·
Intro to me!

Hi, my name is Lisa. I currently live in Calgary, AB previously I have lived in Ontario and British Columbia so I think I've seen some of the best snow in Canada. I started snowboarding about 10 years ago and for the first two years rode almost everyday. After moving to Calgary with University and work I struggled to find the time to get out to the hill so hopefully this forum will help me feel a little more connected to the snowboarding world and get the scoop on which hill has the best snow to make the most of the little time that I have to ride!
 
#1,102 ·
Noob

HI my names Chris from Camden Town, London.

I have boarded the last two years and come to it very late, mostly because i was always too poor to have holidays before.

Now i am completely bitten byt the bug. Got three weeks booked for next year and need to buy my first board. Hoping you guys can give me some advice and tell me the best thread to post that question in. Hope that as I develop i can contribute something back in the future.
 
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