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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
 
#2,730 ·
Hey there!

Hi everybody - I'm a rep for SteezyWraps. We're a custom & pre-designed snowboard decal/wraps company based out of Rochester, NY.

We're now a sponsoring vendor of SB forum because we think it's such an awesome community.

Looking forward to having some great discussions about riding and gear.
 
#2,733 ·
Hi, I'm new here.

I'm 39 yrs old from Saskatchewan, Canada. I was big into snowboarding about 10-15 yrs ago. I've snowboarded in Japan, Australia, BC, Alberta, and Montana (and Saskatchewan but that doesn't count because we have zits not mountains haha).

I kinda gave it up when I got married and had kids. I've only snowboarded about 4 days in the past 10 yrs. Finally, took the wife and kids on a trip to Sunshine Village, Banff a few weeks ago. We had a blast. It re-ignited my passion for the sport. It is absolutely my favourite thing to do in the whole world, including sex haha. Fun to see my kids learning the sport I love so much.

I joined this forum to get up to speed on the sport as it is today, new gear, new tech etc. I need new gear, I am still riding my Burton Rippey I bought in 2001. So I am looking for board, boot, binding, and goggle recommendations. Also, need to get gear for the wife and my 2 boys (they rented at Sunshine) so looking for women's and kid's recommendations.

I am going to try to ride 30-40 days next winter, so I don't want to get shitty gear.

Anyhow, that's me. I just wanted to introduce myself.

Oh I do have one question, what's with all the fucking GoPros on peoples heads!?! Weirdest shit I have ever seen.
 
#2,737 ·
Hi everyone,

My name is Saxon Farnworth. I am the new General Manager of Snowboard Addiction.

I will be on here from time to time, to help out answer any tips or questions about riding. You are welcome to contact me at info@snowboardaddiction too if you are after any advice or tips too.

I am new to forums so I apologize in advance as I am trying to learn the proper ethics, rules and etiquette.

Nice to meet you all!
 
#2,738 ·
Hi Saxon, I'm very new to snowboarding, as I haven't even stepped in to a a pair of snowboard bindings yet, so a little early to call myself a snowboarder I guess. :gaah: I've skied for many years and now that I've taught my kids to ski they want to try boarding and so do I. So I will probably take you up on your offer for tips and advice. Thanks. our first trip is in 8 to 9 weeks away.
 
#2,742 ·
I have been on here for a while but I don't believe I've even properly introduced myself.

My name is Marja. I'm 28 and am from Rochester, New York. I got back into snowboarding after 10 years last year but only had 3 days of snowboarding last year so this season has been my real season. I enjoy snowboarding and the fun that goes with it such as going on trips with friends and having a good time. I am a beginner to intermediate snowboarder. I grew up skiing and actually got my snowboard at 7 years old but never wanted to start snowboarding until I was 15.

I'm excited to learn how to snowboard better and progress next season!
 
#2,750 ·
Hey I'm Sophie.
I'm from Australia. Did my first season snowboarding in Vail, CO in 2013-2014. Loved it so much I'm now planning to move to Canada for the 2015-2016 season. I've been dreaming of hitting the snow ever since I left Vail but not much in the way of options in Brisbane for a broke uni student.
 
#2,762 ·
Vail is amazing. I only learnt how to snowboard there, but by the end I could take on the whole mountain. 2013-2014 season had so much snow, the back bowls were phenomenal and blue sky basin was great too. So much to explore! And beaver creek is only 15min away and worth a look too. I would definitely recommend checking it out if you hear the snow reports good and if you've got the money. Accom and lift tickets are pricey.
Because of uni exams I won't be able to arrive in Whistler till the end of November (24 or 25th). Do you think I'll still be able to get a job/accom etc for the season. I was looking to the working holiday placement but they are expensive and they say they've filled their work quota for Whistler and I'd have to go to Big White.
What are your thoughts?
Cheers, Sophie
 
#2,752 ·
Hi all. I'm Jeff. I'm an Englishman living in Brisbane. No snow here! Last feb I boarded in niseko and then for our Aussie winter I took the family to Thredbo. I've just booked a feb 2016 early bird back to niseko but will probably hot the slopes on august too if I can. I started skiing about 1980 and then switched to boarding about 1995. And...i love snow ?
 
#2,753 ·
Hi Jeff, I am new here too, nice to meet you. I'm from NZ in Gisborne, no snow here either but travel to Mt Ruapehu, which is great! I started with skiing when I was at high school about 14 and unfortunately didn't ski every year but am switching to Boarding and am taking the kids snowboarding too we have been up together for the last 2 years skiing and now want to give snowboarding a go. So I'm amped big time.:jumping1: how was your transition to boarding? I have a good sense of balance and longboard skateboard too, at aged 45 haha. our season is just about here starts on June 27 :hairy: catch ya round here no doubt.

Daza.
 
#2,759 ·
Hey daza. From skiing and skating you'll have no problem. The biggest downer will be how much time you'll find yourself sitting down in the cold. You'll love it ��
Thanks for your reassuring words haha. I have seen a You Tube video where the guy puts on his board while standing and talks about the no need to sit in the snow...Is this something that people do a lot or is he some kind of super-human? :gaah: Cheers.
 
#2,761 ·
Actually,.. if you don't suffer from TB! It's much easier to strap in standing than sitting! :blink: I have TB and "Gummer's Syndrome!" I almost never sit to strap!






TB= "Two Belly's!!" You know,..? Fat ass, Lard Butt, Two Ton Tessie!! :eyetwitch: :laugh:

:hairy:
 
#2,766 ·
Hi I was born in Ecuador but lived in France, the US and other LATAM countries. I learned to ride in 1998 in Switzerland and was hooked from the moment I stepped on a board. I used to be a member of snowboard.com but it shut down years ago and may reopen end of this year?

I currently live in Lyon and ride at Val d'Isère because that's where my friends work in the winter :snowboard3::snowboard3:

Happy to join this community!
 
#2,767 ·
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Hey I'm Powdurp and/or Jesse, hailing from Boulder, Co. My home mountain is Eldora where I spent most my last season but unlimited Copper is on the Rocky mountain super pass (plus?) so I'll probably be driving the extra distance to shred there next season, so hopefully I'll see some of you in Summit County :jumping1:
 
#2,769 ·
Hi, I am hellen. This is my first post in snowboardingforum. I love participating in forum discussions. I am working in an leading digital marketing agency in singapore. I hope everyone doing well
Hello, Hellen. Please read the new member guidelines here, and the guidelines on advertising here. Your sig has been redacted as it is advertising and has nothing to do with snowboarding.
 
#2,771 ·
wow reading some of these posts here remind me of those addiction group meetings u see in movies .. so seems i came to the right place!

im 39 yr old dutch living in belgium mostly, have rediscovered snowboarding recently and cant think much about anything else anymore .. looking forward to read tips on snowboarding and on gear here, as well as meeting new people!
 
#2,772 ·
Hey guys!

I'm brazilian, from Rio de Janeiro... well, well... we do not have any snow in this big freaking country, but we do have snow lovers.

I started snowboarding in the Grouse Mountain, BC, during 2009/10 winter in an exchange, after that Whistler and last year Ushuaia, southern Argentina. This is going to be my third season and now with my own equipment. (Probably Las Leñas, also in Argentina).

158 Burton Operator 2010, Burton Ruler boots and Mission bindings.

Learning and improving at each new day...

Cheers!
 
#2,773 ·
Nice to meet you all. My name is Danny and I have been riding on and off since I was 8 (started on a snurfer lol). I'd like to think I'm intermediate but I think due to the gaps and inconsistency in days I have on the snow I'm a beginner. Looking forward to attending the east or west coast meet ups.
 
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