[phreshnphunky]

The weather is gonna get hella cold soo, and its gonna precip like it did a few years back, which means for all y'all that ever wanted to shred hard and rock the gnar gnar pow pow epic like, you're gonna have your chance.

Could be the best year of the new milleniums new decade! Remenicent of 98/99 if any of y'all were around to ride then.

So, break it out! What yall rocking, how you gonna rock it, where ye gonna rock it, and what is it that you wanna learn?

And.......go........

Your boy :PnP
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[Jayboogz]

Stoked for this years season I got a cheap board I got from an option sale and a buncha cheap option gear. Pprobably gonna go everywhere locally. Possibly go to whistler more often! This is prob my 4th or 5th season boarding! Any idea whens the first day the mtns open up?? I think whistler nov 25th but I'd like to go sooner
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[phreshnphunky]

The locals usually open late late november, or early december.

Depending on how thw weather works out the locals might see an early start, the freezing level has been good, but the weather cycles aren't cooperating.

The snow that fell the last few days was a small taste of what's to come.

Whistler usually opens up american thanksgiving, along with sunpeaks opening up nov 25th as well.

Expect mt baker to open roughly the same time as well.

What you can do in the mean while to build up your shred legs is to hike mt baker mid november. Which is what we normally do.

Ride for a littl bit, and hike back up. Its a great way to get in shape.

For off mountain riding focus, spend your time off the hille working your core. Its more essential than your legs as you will find that your core will be that crucial element to having the mobility for everything surrounding the sport.

Legs come after :)
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[jello24]

i cant wait to snowboard for the first time ever... used boards all bought, boots and bindings coming soon, this winter's gonna be great.

im hoping a 2 hour lesson up in cypress is enough to get me going down the hill without slamming into a fence or something.

[Alpine50]

I'm hoping I can go up again had so much fun my first time. Broke my wrist in whistler but I'm down to go again ahahaha
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[saucywoman]

Sun peaks opens Nov 20.... Bought a used firefly and got last years K2 virtue bindings to use as my main board for this year :)
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[Vangruver]

OH HELLZ YAH

[TRDood]

Bought new boots for this year. Still need to get my skis waxed and boot fitted on the bindings. :D
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[RayBot]

Im gonna be snowboaring for the first time ever this year...now that i am finally in better shape to do more active stuff, etc.

Thank goodness for craigslist and employee discounts.

[Vangruver]

Im gonna be snowboaring for the first time ever this year...now that i am finally in better shape to do more active stuff, etc.

Thank goodness for craigslist and employee discounts.

Yo estrella!

Ima hollar at you on fb when the snow starts to fly!

Good to see you're wanting to take the cold plunge!

Dennis
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[RayBot]

thank you sir.... :)

[Vangruver]

No. Thank you!

Did you buy any gear this year?
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[TOS'd]

RS boarding/skiing meets?
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[Vangruver]

Feel free to organize it all you wish. :)
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[jdmhaze]

Soooo stoked for this season! Im down for a meet :)

[saucywoman]

Sun peaks meet during a weekend ;)!!! lol

[Vangruver]

Sun peaks meet during a weekend ;)!!! lol

more like every other fricken weekend!

[UFO]

im hoping a 2 hour lesson up in cypress is enough to get me going down the hill without slamming into a fence or something.

Good luck with that. After my first 2 hours, I could still barely keep my board pointed in the right direction for more than 20 feet before wiping out from losing control or just catching a random edge. Get yourself some wrist guards for sure. Luckily I consider myself a somewhat fast learner, was able to link some turns by the end of my first day. Did I ever hurt the next morning though, but it was SOOO much fun.

Last season was more or less a writeoff for me unfortuneately, but hoping to get some good runs on the new pow board I got last season, and I picked up an Option Sansalone late last season as my main board for this season, so I'm stoked to give that a try as well!

[Vangruver]

I'm stoked for the smiles.

I'm stoked for the laughs

I'm stoked for the spins.

I'm stoked for the butters

I'm stoked for the gaggles

I'm stoked for the giggles.

I'm stoked for the switch back side presses.

I'm stoked for the cab 5s

I'm just stoked.

[saucywoman]

Good luck with that. After my first 2 hours, I could still barely keep my board pointed in the right direction for more than 20 feet before wiping out from losing control or just catching a random edge. Get yourself some wrist guards for sure. Luckily I consider myself a somewhat fast learner, was able to link some turns by the end of my first day. Did I ever hurt the next morning though, but it was SOOO much fun.

Last season was more or less a writeoff for me unfortuneately, but hoping to get some good runs on the new pow board I got last season, and I picked up an Option Sansalone late last season as my main board for this season, so I'm stoked to give that a try as well!

I would def recommen doing an all day lesson. I did that here (it was split into two 2 hour sessons with a lunch break in between) and even then I was usin the pendulum to ride down the hill..... which really hurts the knees fyi. The more lesson you can do the better.

[saucywoman]

more like every other fricken weekend!

I like the sounds of this :) lol

[dyan]

Hope this years gonna be a good season. more snow!! probably gonna hit up bigwhite a few times this season xD so stoked.

[Alpine50]

what do u guys think of seymour? I've only been snowboarding In whistler, I'm planning on going this year I hope
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[jello24]

I would def recommen doing an all day lesson. I did that here (it was split into two 2 hour sessons with a lunch break in between).

what mountain did you take that all day lesson from, considering it was "here"... cypress, grouse and seymour only offer 2hr drop ins. did you do a 4hr private session?

[Vangruver]

You all could pay someone to give you a lesson, orrrr,you could ask a certain revscener to provide you with personal coaching ;)

I shouldn't say more otherwise I might get banned for soliciting something that I'm not really soliciting :p
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[saucywoman]

what mountain did you take that all day lesson from, considering it was "here"... cypress, grouse and seymour only offer 2hr drop ins. did you do a 4hr private session?

well seeing as you're not posting from your mobile, if you look at my profile "here" says Kamloops :p "Here" at Sun Peaks they offer an all day lesson which consists of 1 2 hour lesson in the morning and then another 2 hours in the afternoon
vangruver watch it :p

[jello24]

well seeing as you're not posting from your mobile, if you look at my profile "here" says Kamloops :p "Here" at Sun Peaks they offer an all day lesson which consists of 1 2 hour lesson in the morning and then another 2 hours in the afternoon
vangruver watch it :p

whoops... my mistake.

[Vangruver]

whoops... my mistake.

Its tough to want to learn, I'll admit it. I hate learning something when I know I could be having fun at the same time. Watching other people just go do something that looks so easy is discouraging. Its basic elementary really.

However if you have a group of friends that are at the same skill level as you and feel like they all can improve their skills equally then take 3 of your closest friends and hire an instructor. Either through a mountain or "otherwise" what you'll find is that the 3 of you will then be able to focus on the task at hand, laugh at the same time, and feel less discouraged when something amiss happens.

That could lead you to a super successful season, where you'll then realize that snowboarding/skiing is really worth the effort involved!

Once it becomes somewhat second nature for you, you'll want to go all the time, and then redirect your life around it. Move to whistler, party it up, sleep in your own puke......okay, maybe not that last bit, but its worth it!

Van
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[saucywoman]

Lmao yes bring friends to learn and it may be cheaper... I took the day lesson when I first started and try and push myself a little more each season. I also ride with good "shredders" so they push me a little more without meaning to lol
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[jello24]

I also ride with good "shredders" so they push me a little more without meaning to lol



However if you have a group of friends that are at the same skill level as you and feel like they all can improve their skills equally then take 3 of your closest friends and hire an instructor. Either through a mountain or "otherwise" what you'll find is that the 3 of you will then be able to focus on the task at hand, laugh at the same time, and feel less discouraged when something amiss happens.

haha great advice. thanks for that, though it wont apply much since my buddies have been riding since they were kids. i'm sure they'll push me to ride better and harder too. partying at the end would be a nice way to end the night, thats for sure.

man, getting pretty pumped to get on the mountains. cant wait.

[alex.w *//]

i love seeing noobs on the slopes :troll:

[Vangruver]

i love seeing noobs on the slopes :troll:

I love seeing boobs on the slopes ;)

Both kinds really!
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[saucywoman]

hey I'm still a noob :P

[Vangruver]

And I'm just a boob
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[gars]

Get yourself some wrist guards for sure.

Not a good idea. Yes, it might save you from a broken wrist on a lighter fall - but if you fall hard - the wrist guard will break your arm instead. A broken wrist is MUCH easier to heal and hurts a hellova lot less...

[Vangruver]

Or, learning to fall being the main priority when learning the ropes on the slopes (hey I can rhyme)

When I coached, I specifically taught everyone various ways to fall prior to even getting on the chair. Once you know the right way to fall, and yes there is a wrong way, the learning becomes less discouraging and you inevitably wear less protective gear when you ride.

However all that becomes eliminated when the hills turn to sheets of ice. Even with that kind of condition its virtually impossible to fall properly
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[saucywoman]

However all that becomes eliminated when the hills turn to sheets of ice. Even with that kind of condition its virtually impossible to fall properly
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yes because then your board just slips out from under you :( This happened to me last season and I landed on my tailbone and had to just lay there at least 5-10 mins before I could move again. I thought I had re-injured myself and would be out for the rest of the season... thank god not

[jdmhaze]

^OUCH! Ice is never forgiving :(

[Vangruver]

^OUCH! Ice is never forgiving :(

Nope, but it does teach you the proper balance points realy quick! If you can muster 2 solid 6 hour days riding ice, then you have the balance for everything!
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[UFO]

I would def recommen doing an all day lesson. I did that here (it was split into two 2 hour sessons with a lunch break in between) and even then I was usin the pendulum to ride down the hill..... which really hurts the knees fyi. The more lesson you can do the better.

Yes and no. Depends on how you like to learn. I need to fall to learn, and learn on my own. Never took a lesson, which may explain my lack of progression the last few seasons. For some, what is shown during a lesson may not relate at all and be quite hard to follow and imitate. It may be easier to just 'go for it' and figure out what works for you. I know if I had done a full day lesson my first time up, I would be super frustrated.

I'm quite happy with the level I ride at, any more and I fear I may put myself back into risk of injury like back when I was skiing.

re: wristguards. I stand by that for beginners/novice they are essential. You will likely not be falling hard enough to break your arm, but you will very likely fall hard enough to hurt your wrists if not protected. My biggest issues at first were unexpectedly catching edges so I couldn't prepare or fall properly. Once you get good enough to launch some big airs and get up to a good clip, your risk of catching a surprise edge is low and you know how to confidently fall properly, then you can leave the wrist guards at home because then they do become a BIT more of a liability.

[TOS'd]

Falling is for noobs.

(:

[EmOne]

is option having their warehouse sale this year?
I want a pair of cheap skis

[Vangruver]

Falling is for noobs.

(:

I fall all the time, both intentionally and accidentally. And I've been riding for 22 years.

Am I a noob?
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[EmOne]

is option having their warehouse sale this year?
I want a pair of cheap skis

anybody?

[Vangruver]

Last nights freezing level was pretty low!

The snow fell, but can't guarantee if it will last?!

Emone, haven't heard of any, but there is another huge one this weekend.

No snowboards or skiis, but ill get the details and break it down later
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[saucywoman]

I've been told they're calling for snow here :) saw it taking hwy 99 back home from whistler yesterday afternoon :)
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[jdmhaze]

^Damn Kamloops always getting their snow extra earlyyyyy :(

Planned a trip to Big White with my friends in December :D

[Vangruver]

^Damn Kamloops always getting their snow extra earlyyyyy :(

Planned a trip to Big White with my friends in December :D

As are we!

going up for new years with friends from Calgary and as far away as toronto!

12-14 of us for 6days 5 nights. 129 a head?

i dunno, i just paid for it without even looking at the price.

[Jassanova]

Got my dual mountain Big White - Silverstar ski pass for the season.. totally stoked!!

Just started skiing last year with the wife, we were able to do some easy blues by the end of the seasons... hoping to do an "easy" black this year.

Might have to hit up Sun Peaks when it opens... Big White's not opening until Dec 5th this year :(

[Vangruver]

Today's image from cypress

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs947.snc4/74034_452688792115_612772115_6118919_3982351_n.jpg

[ziggyx]

Which mountain is the best in your opinions between the three mountains cypress, seymour and grouse? I was meaning to ask this awhile back but got lazy. The reason I ask is because I was thinking of buying a pass. Right now I'm not too sure yet because I'm already going on a 1 week trip to hemlock valley (cant wait).

[jdmhaze]

Today's image from cypress

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs947.snc4/74034_452688792115_612772115_6118919_3982351_n.jpg

:drool MOAR SNOWWWWW

Which mountain is the best in your opinions between the three mountains cypress, seymour and grouse? I was meaning to ask this awhile back but got lazy. The reason I ask is because I was thinking of buying a pass. Right now I'm not too sure yet because I'm already going on a 1 week trip to hemlock valley (cant wait).

Personally, i think Cypress is the best of the three.

[saucywoman]

^Damn Kamloops always getting their snow extra earlyyyyy :(

Planned a trip to Big White with my friends in December :D

we didn't get any yet :( 17 more days til opening day and "Mid-Mountain Snow Depth 20.1 cm / 7.9 in"
fucking bullshit! lol
Last year we opened two weeks early because they got 60 cm of snow in one week

actually this is our report
Alpine Snow Depth
Updated at 5:30AM on November 9
Located at the top of Crystal Chair (2061m / 6762') 0.0 cm / 0.0 in
Mid Mountain Snow Depth
Updated at 8:50AM on November 9
Located at the top of the Sunburst Express (1855m / 6086') 20.1 cm / 7.9 in


crystal is the higher of the two. Sunburst is the bubble chair at the bottom that you take if you want to get to the crystal chair. I assume it's snow making

[Vangruver]

Higher elevations don't always equate to more snow or more snow fall. Its also the weather and the system that moves around it that gives the detail of where and when the snow falls
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[saucywoman]

well listen to you mr. meteorologist :p ;)

[Vangruver]

Personal report from the locals, seymour and cypress are getting snowed on at this very moment.

Rule of thumb, its a rough 5 degree difference between sea level and the local hills, so if its 5-8 degrees in the city, its most likely snowing on the hills. That is if its not during an inversion. Then its all messed up
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[Vangruver]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs076.ash2/37151_10150323133470045_716680044_15784213_204264_ n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1130.snc4/149264_10150323135070045_716680044_15784225_703887 6_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1125.snc4/148705_10150323137245045_716680044_15784250_762164 9_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1137.snc4/149935_10150323139060045_716680044_15784266_324405 5_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs989.snc4/76289_10150323139845045_716680044_15784272_1573838 _n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs573.ash2/149532_10150323140520045_716680044_15784276_572463 0_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs924.snc4/73755_10150323141205045_716680044_15784290_2856517 _n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1139.snc4/148172_10150323141625045_716680044_15784296_680160 8_n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs562.ash2/148398_10150323142215045_716680044_15784301_636629 4_n.jpg

[sonick]

Which mountain is the best in your opinions between the three mountains cypress, seymour and grouse? I was meaning to ask this awhile back but got lazy. The reason I ask is because I was thinking of buying a pass. Right now I'm not too sure yet because I'm already going on a 1 week trip to hemlock valley (cant wait).

Cypress > Grouse > Seymour.

[Vangruver]

Cypress > Grouse > Seymour.

only if you are a social weekend warrior kind of rider.

seymour owns cypress for variable terrain [natural rolling terrain]. However, if you're impatient and don't like to hike and lazy [like me] then cypress is the place for longer runs, faster chairs, and people not wanting to take lessons.

[EmOne]

Cypress > Grouse > Seymour.

seymour > *
you just gotta know where to go ;)

[TOS'd]

^ backcountry?

i have a pass to seymour this season, want to make the best of it.

[Vangruver]

back country,

with the city booter being one of the most photographed natural hits ever in BC

[TOS'd]

^ ive always wanted to do some back country up there, but was never sure where to start.

[Vangruver]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs928.snc4/74132_167059543315280_128008587220376_387079_72225 5_n.jpg


OOOH YES PLEASE!

[saucywoman]

I like the bindings, not so much the cases... Fuck Sun Peaks opens next weekend and their base is like 25cm... My best girlfriends brother died 3 weeks ago so we're going up there tonight as the locals are burning his skis tonight as a sacrifice to Ullr tonight, so let's bring on the snow

[The_AK]

Sold all my snowboarding gear, going skiing for the first time ever this winter. Stoked.
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[jdmhaze]

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs928.snc4/74132_167059543315280_128008587220376_387079_72225 5_n.jpg


OOOH YES PLEASE!

Wow those are sooooo sick!

[Vangruver]

Sold all my snowboarding gear, going skiing for the first time ever this winter. Stoked.
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IMHO, i would've kept the snowboard gear as well as getting ski gear.

you'd be surprised as to how you're skills will progress on both if you do both.

[rk604]

NOVEMBER 19th WHISTLER OPENS!!!

[jdmhaze]

Vangruver where did you find those bindings?

[alex.w *//]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rs_wKkXCwDw
^my outfit is basically the same as eric willet in the video. blue/black jacket. yellow pants, but i have a 2010 RIDE DH.

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/6899/car4n.jpg
totally ready!

[saucywoman]

6 more days!!! :) come on ullr
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[johny]

went skiiing this weekend, just gota hike for it :D.. got a few rock marks though :(

[Vangruver]

Vangruver where did you find those bindings?

I get feeds from the union sales reps, and he's always giving me info on the new shit that's coming out! Its pretty stellar
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[Vangruver]

some bluebird motivation?

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v67/114/69/504777427/n504777427_42075_4535.jpg

and yes, that's me

[Vangruver]

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/6899/car4n.jpg
totally ready!


http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs948.snc4/74150_458715662427_504777427_5833196_4588102_n.jpg

I'm prepped, just need to toss the snowies on the ride.

Deezel smoker FTW

[sonick]

Me too!

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs607.snc4/58717_616560022773_116202530_36277020_4380595_n.jp g

[Vangruver]

@ sonick

that girl in the avatar looks like my ex!

[sonick]

Lucky guy!

[jdmhaze]

I get feeds from the union sales reps, and he's always giving me info on the new shit that's coming out! Its pretty stellar
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Sickkkk! So those things havent even come out yet...no wonder i couldnt find them :P

[Vangruver]

Lucky guy!

well my girlfriend now is far more conversational than my ex ever was ;)

[incubus]

vang wassup man was waiting for u to start the thread lol its ur annual thing

anyways pmd

[The_AK]

This: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwWLnaME0CI

[jdmhaze]

^ That looks like fun :) haha

[Vangruver]

vang wassup man was waiting for u to start the thread lol its ur annual thing

anyways pmd

it is my annual thing.

Hit ya back.

Lets slide them snow this year.

hollar at me.

[Jayboogz]

Anyone hitting up whistler friday???

Does anyone know if I buy
3 edge cards will I be able to share them wif my friends?
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[TOS'd]

I might go friday. Its just whistler though right?
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[Vangruver]

Anyone hitting up whistler friday???

Does anyone know if I buy
3 edge cards will I be able to share them wif my friends?
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I hope you know that with an edge card, you'll have to have your picture taken on each of them.

sure you can share with your twin/doppleganger, but I doubt anyone else.

[Jayboogz]

Dang. Is it worth it tho?? Or is it better to get lift tickets from safeway or 711? I'm planning on going to whis on friday.
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[Vangruver]

Dang. Is it worth it tho?? Or is it better to get lift tickets from safeway or 711? I'm planning on going to whis on friday.
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oh it's fully worth it.

The 711 discounts are only not as good as what you get for the edge cards.

BUT the thing is, whistler will only open about 25% of their mountain, with 1-3 chairs at the most.

Friday will be the better of the weekend days, but the line ups are going to be pretty attrocious.

If you're jonesing like the rest of lower mainland, do it. but i'd hold off your discount days for a truly epic pow/gnar/bluebird day

[Vangruver]

As taken from cypressmountain.com's website.

I only predict the e-z rider bunny chair slope area though.

Doesn't seem too enticing.

The weather forecast is looking great for a possible early start this weekend! Snow is expected to start to fall Tuesday night and continue on until Friday night. 50cm of snow is forecasted with excellent snowmaking weather following the snowfall. Our mountain operations crews are in full set up mode for a Saturday morning opening on November 20th. Hours of operation would be 9am to 4pm in both the Alpine and Nordic areas. We will try to open as much terrain as conditions allow, so stay tuned the website for further details as we approach the start of our 27th Winter Season!

[saucywoman]

Don't know if it'll stay or how much we'll get but it's SNOWING!!! Lol
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[Vangruver]

so no one's gonna pipe up about this weekend?

[jdmhaze]

Possible warmup this weekend at Cypress. Not too sure yet.

[TOS'd]

possibly going to whistler sunday

[Vangruver]

Whistler tomorrow! Let's do this!
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[TOS'd]

Anyone go up to whistler friday? How were S2S conditions?

[Alphamale]

Any reviews on cypress?

[sonick]

bump re: cypress?

[Vangruver]

bump re: cypress?

from my sources, the snow was good, the coverage was so so.

only a few runs open. So it's up to you if you want to go play.

It's so tough to want to go do soemthing when the season is so fresh and there isn't much snow coverage.

[TOS'd]

Whistler was fun. (:

[Vangruver]

Whistler was fun. (:

Effing cold hey?

We went up saturday and there was so much freshies that it was epic gnar!
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[alex.w *//]

the snow turn to ice yet?

[PeP]

was just at grouse today, cause its the only place my car could probably make it.

anyways... conditions were better than i originally thought. snow was pretty soft for the *VERY* few runs that were open, patches of powder scattered from the snow machines.
towards the very end of the night, a bit of ice formed up in some areas but majority of it was still pretty nice.

one of the main runs that goes towards the quad chair isn't open because parts of it still got little bushes protruding, but we decided to explore it and there is lots of good powder there with a thin frozen "crust". this would be a good spot to build a jump and just go for big air with little physical backlash.

i don't think i snow will turn to ice that easy or fast, it was -10C for a majority of the day, and i don't think temperatures are gonna dip for a little while... at least i hope not. BUT MORE SNOW PLZ!!!!1!!1 real snow

[Vangruver]

Its supposed to warm up and have rain/snow fall in the city over wednesday eve. Should make for a much better weekend on the hills next week.

I'm going to hold off till there is more fun snow, well that and th fact we're moving in a week anyways makes things difficult to have time to play
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[Jassanova]

Heading up to Big White tomorrow for the weekend... hoping it's not too crowded but apparently they had the busiest opening day for a long time.

[PeP]

it seems like all the local mountains (grouse, seymour, cypress) just got hit with 30cm+ of snow. i just hope temperatures don't go above freezing point.

edit: Vangruver: what kind of board do you ride now and which ones have you ridden in the past? just reading your posts from over a while it seems like you do lots of tricks and what no. i've got a long power board but am thinkin of switching up to something a lot more flexible, mine is only good for the half pipe but not rails or jumps, hard to initiate spin.

[Vangruver]

edit: Vangruver: what kind of board do you ride now and which ones have you ridden in the past? just reading your posts from over a while it seems like you do lots of tricks and what no. i've got a long power board but am thinkin of switching up to something a lot more flexible, mine is only good for the half pipe but not rails or jumps, hard to initiate spin.


In my quiver now, i have a newer lib tech skate banana, which is a 152cm. It's stiffer overall than the first generation banana. A reverse camber board. Very mild in regards to torsional stiffness, but very poppy, meaning that once compressed, it will rebound quickly. But not overly stiff to discourage turn inititation or edge to edge transfer.

I also have an older ride DH 159, narrow waist twin tip shape with bi-radial side cut. STIFF board, charges well, pop is amazing and very solid board for charging bigger jumps.

Those are the only two boards in my current stash, I had more, ridden more. just need to think of them at the moment.

I'll post another reply in regards to that.

Lemme get back to you.

[saucywoman]

was at sunpeaks sat for opening day, up top was nice but closer to the bottom it was icy and had icy chunks...

Was thinking about going up tomorrow but knee has been hurting today randomly, so think I'll just wait until Big White next weekend

[EmOne]

Are you kidding me? Almost $70 for a day pass at cypress now?

[saveth]

Get the gold pass or go to whistler in the day and cypress only at night.
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[jdmhaze]

I really wanted to get a skate banana this season :( not enough funds!

[JSilver]

http://www.ilovesamplesales.com/friendsandfamilynov22nd2010.pdf

[Death2Theft]

Does 7-11 sell discount tickets to cypress/seymour or just whistler?

[slowride]

Was up at grouse today, weather was pretty wild, went from sunny to foggy to snow, and all over again. Snow was awesome, needs another good dump for some more runs to open up.
Wuld have been an A+ day... except my g/fs board got stolen when we went in to grab a coffee :(

[alex.w *//]

ok so who owns the miata with bright orange mudlflaps?

saw your car at seymour today.

seymour was alright, but long line ups and slow ass lifts = waste of money

[TOS'd]

^ I think I saw you today, lol.

Thanks for the snowboard rack!

[G]

big white 20-22, anyone else gonna be there?

[bcedhk]

any good sales for snowboard boots?

thx

[G]

Anyone go to the sale in North Van?

(Referring to this one : http://www.ilovesamplesales.com/friendsandfamilynov22nd2010.pdf)

Anything good?

[alex.w *//]

^ I think I saw you today, lol.

Thanks for the snowboard rack!

np. if you saw a guy with yellow pants and blue/black jacket, lime yellow/green board. thats me!

[Vangruver]

ok so who owns the miata with bright orange mudlflaps?

saw your car at seymour today.

seymour was alright, but long line ups and slow ass lifts = waste of money

http://i468.photobucket.com/albums/rr50/ajwitzke/DSCN3228800x600.jpg

this car?

this guy is aaron, works for a motorcycle shop in vancouver.

used to drive dubs, now he's all about autox

[Vangruver]

Are you kidding me? Almost $70 for a day pass at cypress now?

to pay off the debt that incurred over the olympics.

[PeP]

Anyone go to the sale in North Van?

(Referring to this one : http://www.ilovesamplesales.com/friendsandfamilynov22nd2010.pdf)

Anything good?


waste of time. i bet all the good shit (boards, goggles) got bought out a few hours into the sale.
they just had clothes for sale... and it wasn't even that nice. but, to each their own.

[Vangruver]

waste of time. i bet all the good shit (boards, goggles) got bought out a few hours into the sale.
they just had clothes for sale... and it wasn't even that nice. but, to each their own.

have you actually gone?

it's just around the corner from my condo. so i'll be going AGAIN

[PeP]

ya, there were almost no boards for sale, that was the big thing that kept me hyped for it. standing in line and only see people leaving with purchased clothing or nothing at all got me a little skeptical. when they let me through, there wasn't much of a selection left.

[Vangruver]

ya, there were almost no boards for sale, that was the big thing that kept me hyped for it. standing in line and only see people leaving with purchased clothing or nothing at all got me a little skeptical. when they let me through, there wasn't much of a selection left.

I guess our priorities are different.

I never need any hardgoods, I'm always a fan of that search for the right soft goods. Its been a while since I've excersized my options for clothes since clothes are clothes and I am a huge purveyor of non-trendy stuff. In any case, the accessories there would make for good xmas gifts so why not?

As an aside, the weather is going to be hella promising this weekend. Its a shame that I won't be able to partake, we JUST got our puppy and its going to be quite the handful till he's house broken
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[TOS'd]

Does anywhere sell cheap/discounted Cypress tickets? ie. 7/11 etc.

[sonick]

Which weekdays are the slowest on the mountains? My boss wants me to use up the rest of my vacation days, gonna use it to go boarding.

[Alphamale]

Friend went up @ 9am this past Tuesday.

He said it was COMPLETELY EMPTY. For a long ass time.

Fresh pow.

For Cypress.

[Vangruver]

Does anywhere sell cheap/discounted Cypress tickets? ie. 7/11 etc.

Hahah, discounts for cypress are unheard of (sorry for the laughter)

You're only bet is to buy the gold card, its the new name for the ski card that gives you one free ticket and discounts everyother time you go play.

As for the slowest days? Tuesdays through thursdays. Before noon.

Fridays and mondays are for those playing hookie fromn work, which I might do tomorrow.

But its going to be a shit show after xmas when people get their new gear and the mountains open up for night riding, while it won't be as bad as weekends you're still goping to wait to play
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[TOS'd]

is that the same as the card I bought through Bell last year? Sounds like it but just with a name change.Hahah, discounts for cypress are unheard of (sorry for the laughter)

You're only bet is to buy the gold card, its the new name for the ski card that gives you one free ticket and discounts everyother time you go play.

As for the slowest days? Tuesdays through thursdays. Before noon.

Fridays and mondays are for those playing hookie fromn work, which I might do tomorrow.

But its going to be a shit show after xmas when people get their new gear and the mountains open up for night riding, while it won't be as bad as weekends you're still goping to wait to play
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[Vangruver]

I'm not entirely sure? If it says "gold card" on yours then its current for this year. Otherwise its something like 70 bucks and gives you discounted (55 bucks or so) tickets on the hill. Check out the cypress website for further details.
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[Vulcan300]

yes its the same card, they just renamed the ski card to gold card. i got to cypress around 11 yesterday. was practically empty. was disappointed the pow turned to hard packed snow so fast

[N.gen]

anyone looking for a "rated GOOD WOOD from transworld" 151 snowboard?
:D

http://www.revscene.net/forums/fs-omatic-wig-t631521.html

[sonick]

Hit up Cypress today, snow was great, weather was amazing, but it was busy as fuck, as expected.

[Vangruver]

Well, it's a good thing i didn't ride at all the last week.

other than our new puppy, the weather has been utter disgusting.

If there is new snow, it's really like riding on mashed potato's

I may go up just to play around this weekend, since the gf is doing her patrol training up seymour

[TOS'd]

I'm having withdrawl symptoms.

[incubus]

Haven't gone up yet thinking of picking up rome libertine boots heard there pretty good

And binding wise 390 or cartel hmm wat do u guys think
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[riccof]

^^^ I'm planning on getting the 390 Boss's this year, wanna try out the canted footbed inserts so I'd suggest those as I'm already sold on them :P

[incubus]

Lmao which means I'll have a rome setup kinda make sme feel like a tool ahah jk

But I hear good things about romes gear so who knows,

Any other input on cartels vs 390s if not I'll save money and keep my customs and jst get rome boots
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[sonick]

What's wrong with Rome?

I dunno shit about brands, but I got Rome boots and they are awesome. Took me forever to find one that doesn't make my heel slip, but the Rome's fit nice.

[incubus]

Nothing wrong wit them I love my rome board I just like mix and matching brands but if everything from rome is solid then I guess I'll go for it
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[The_Situation]

Went up to grouse today. Went for a box jump and failed and went shin first onto the edge of the box

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs404.ash2/68253_10150342943605167_646940166_15817618_4848802 _n.jpg

[Vangruver]

[QUOTE=The_Situation;7223466]Went up to grouse today. Went for a box jump and failed and went shin first onto the edge of the box

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs404.ash2/68253_10150342943605167_646940166_15817618_4848802 _n.jpg[/QUOTE
Ouch bro!

I haven't done much I the way of cuts from rails or boxes, but I sure have taken my fair share of lumps from them.

Polysporin and lots and lots of bandage changes, believe me or not, but if you have a sister or still live with your momma go use panty liners, shits designed to absorb blood and it will make your bandage removal so much easier.

Laugh and giggle all you want, but that stuff is the shit
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[EmOne]

Went up to grouse today. Went for a box jump and failed and went shin first onto the edge of the box

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs404.ash2/68253_10150342943605167_646940166_15817618_4848802 _n.jpg

my failed attempt at the SAME box jump

http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1680/IMG_1004.jpg
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1680/IMG_1006.jpg
http://www.aww-kittah-aww.com/up/files/1680/IMG_1007.jpg

[The_Situation]

Thats shitty bro. Was it the big box on the silverstar terrain park?

[EmOne]

Thats shitty bro. Was it the big box on the silverstar terrain park?

yeah, the ramp was too low and i was going too fast.
The tip caught the edge of the box and I face planted

[saveth]

Since we are talking about injuries. On Friday I shoulder checked a rock because of an unmarked ditch with hardly any snow was on the side of the run. I'll probably be out of commission for atleast a week if not longer. This shit hurts.
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[EmOne]

Since we are talking about injuries. On Friday I shoulder checked a rock because of an unmarked ditch with hardly any snow was on the side of the run. I'll probably be out of commission for atleast a week if not longer. This shit hurts.
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mountain biking is worst.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c304/hurrior/w1.jpg

[Vangruver]

fuck, yesterday was super fun.

the hill was dead.

my boy and I were just killing it with bamboo bonks, and big slow 3's every where we could.

today? not so much. drove my gf up to seymour and it's pissing rain up there.

sad for her since she has to do patrol today.

[saveth]

mountain biking is worst.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c304/hurrior/w1.jpg

Don't you wear the full armor that covers that area? That looks pretty bad dude.
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[sonick]

Saturday was slow at Cypress as well, which was great coz it was clear with great visibility, despite being overcast. Didn't have to wait in line for the lifts at all.

[Vangruver]

Saturday was slow at Cypress as well, which was great coz it was clear with great visibility, despite being overcast. Didn't have to wait in line for the lifts at all.

yo, my boy and I were riding cyps as well.

next time you roll out hollar at me.

[sonick]

yo, my boy and I were riding cyps as well.

next time you roll out hollar at me.

I highly doubt I could keep up with you lol.

[Vangruver]

I highly doubt I could keep up with you lol.

are you up for the challenge?

I'll ride switch just so you can keep up ;)

riding with someone better, even if you think you can't keep up will help your riding

[jdmhaze]

Saturday was slow at Cypress as well, which was great coz it was clear with great visibility, despite being overcast. Didn't have to wait in line for the lifts at all.

yo, my boy and I were riding cyps as well.

next time you roll out hollar at me.

Damn i would of went yesterday but everyone i knew was busy :(

[flawless]

I gotta get my board wax/tuned up. Where is the best place to get it done?
THanks!

[incubus]

I normally wax my board

Wat other things do u need to do for tune ups?
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[G]

Woop, my friend just waxed my board for me :) free waxing ftw.

But I didn't have time to leave it longer for him to sharpen :( Oh well, I can't wait for winter break to come!

[skiiipi]

I gotta get my board wax/tuned up. Where is the best place to get it done?
THanks!

Vancouver Ski/Board Services on 2nd Ave and Main
Best in town.....by far
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[The_Situation]

....I went to grouse today and I was going down the cut. Im carving down towards the end and this
woman all of a sudden slows down considerably slow so I carve to the left to avoid her and she also
moves to the left toe side facing me and boom I hit her with my board and faceplant.

[TOS'd]

Did you at least get her number?

[LYC]

What for?

It was that dudes fault. If anything that lady should have got his number.

[TOS'd]

What for?

It was that dudes fault. If anything that lady should have got his number.

Right. Over. Your. Head.

[Vangruver]

....I went to grouse today and I was going down the cut. Im carving down towards the end and this
woman all of a sudden slows down considerably slow so I carve to the left to avoid her and she also
moves to the left toe side facing me and boom I hit her with my board and faceplant.

Just like driving, you rear end someone you are at fault.

Then you pull over, get her number, call it a day, and call her later.

Or you spray her for being a douche

[incubus]

I was ganna go to states to pick up boots but I'll probly wait till boxing day hopefully there's some good sales
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[Vangruver]

FUK, the mountains look epid today.

I think i might go play hooky in a little bit in a go up for a few hours.

yes, actually i WILL go play hooky and go up for a little bit.

[danz]

fml

[TRDood]

Cypress = powderrrrr and sun right now.
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[woob]

Shiet. I was at Cypress yesterday as it was dumping. No sun but the snow was dece nonetheless.

Headed to Big White tomorrow yeeeuh.

[G]

^me too Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[slowride]

Was up at Seymour on sunday (19th) epic powder in the morning! Started gettin busy around 11am, but for my first time at seymour i had a blast!

[rexsomnii]

heading up to whistler on 23rd for the first time this year !

gonna be epic.

[Jessie_GST]

guys, quick question...i'm 5'8" 140lbs...do you think 152cm board is a bit too short for me?

[sonick]

No, sounds about right.

[Jessie_GST]

holy fck, that was the fastest reply ever! lol thanx

[nismosx]

cypress was epic yesterday fresh powder from 9-12

[The_Situation]

I'm 5'6 and I have a 154cm board

[LYC]

No, sounds about right.


God dam I love your avatar.

[Vangruver]

I'm 5'6 and I have a 154cm board

5'9" 165 and I ride a 152 and a 168


Doesn't matter how tall you are, its about how much fun you're having :)
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[incubus]

how are the local sales?

i ended up picking up 32 lashed boots :)

[slowride]

Was up at seymour on boxing day, got about 3 hours of riding in till they closed Mystery and Brockton chairs... left shortly after slightly pissed off LOL. Hit up grouse on monday (27th) and there was about POWDAAAAA in the morning, and it was snowing all day!! Took a few pics and a vid... but need to fiddle with the camera settings a bit before i can actually get a decent pic.

[saveth]

how are the local sales?

i ended up picking up 32 lashed boots :)

Good choice - I have the same ones. How much were they?
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[incubus]

picked em up at zumiez 200usd no taxes for canadians :)

[jdmhaze]

Went to Baker yesterday. SOOOOO MUCH POWWWWWWWWW! It got pretty busy though.

[TOS'd]

^ how was the drive there and back? what time did you leave van?

[OTG-ZR2]

thinking of going to cypress on Friday weather permitting ....if any1 wants to join

[riccof]

So I was stoked when my new setup arrived in the mail the other day, and to my surprise when I excitedly opened the box for the Targas, there was only the left one in there :flamemad:


Their online shop office was closed when I received it because it was new years eve and then the weekend so I need to wait til tomorow to see what they're going to do in order to get me an actual set of bindings. They better get their shit together soon as I wanna ride and of course its blue bird days following some crazy snowfall and I'm sidelined until this is resolved.

2011 Lib Tech T. Rice
2011 Rome Targas (LEFT)
http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/6559/img3452y.jpg

[k2_alpha]

I was superb yesterday at Cypress.
Snow was like powder but lots of sun.

Sore as hell atm though :lol

Anyway, I wanted to ask if you guys use a belaclava? And if you do, which one do you use?
I'm tyring to find one that will not get too moist when I breathe through my mouth.

[riccof]

^^ http://www.underarmour.com/shop/ca/en/mens/accessories/skull-caps/pid8000022-ColdGear-Hood/8000022-001

I have this one. Has worked really well for me.

[- kT]

^ same. awesome balaclava

[BrRsn]

Where should I go to learn how to board?

I went to whistler with fam. and they're all pretty experienced ... I sucked hard and got essentially stuck on blackcomb mountain (Went upto the second stop on the gondola, as high as it'll go before its chairlifts only) and it was just brutal from the get-go. It was rewarding, I had a half decent 25-30 second run of no falling before it was all over, but near the end I was exhausted from constantly falling and getting back up.


What's a good mountain to go learn on? I have no gear besides snow pants and a waterproof jacket.

The 30 seconds of boarding I had without falling was pretty intoxicating, I wanna do it again, but it's eff-ing hard. Where to learn, revscene!?

[EmOne]

Where should I go to learn how to board?

I went to whistler with fam. and they're all pretty experienced ... I sucked hard and got essentially stuck on blackcomb mountain (Went upto the second stop on the gondola, as high as it'll go before its chairlifts only) and it was just brutal from the get-go. It was rewarding, I had a half decent 25-30 second run of no falling before it was all over, but near the end I was exhausted from constantly falling and getting back up.


What's a good mountain to go learn on? I have no gear besides snow pants and a waterproof jacket.

The 30 seconds of boarding I had without falling was pretty intoxicating, I wanna do it again, but it's eff-ing hard. Where to learn, revscene!?
seymour because its cheap and usually not as busy

[TOS'd]

grouse or cypress bunny hill. although ive never been to grouse, but heard the cut is pretty good to learn since its so wide and you wont get in the way of people.

plus at cypress you can learn how to get on and off the lift at the bunny hill. just ask for advice if its your first time on/off the operators there are usually friendly.


EDIT: i would not go to seymour to learn. 1 being the bunny hill is really short and you have to use a rope tow to get back up. and also it gets quite busy up there. where as cypress has more runs/lifts so even if there are more ppl in total at cypress its more spread out than seymour.

[alex.w *//]

I was superb yesterday at Cypress.
Snow was like powder but lots of sun.

Sore as hell atm though :lol



were you skiing on cypress jan 1?

I think i saw you, but i'm not sure haha

[k2_alpha]

^yeah I was!
You should of said hi!
I didnt even see you :p


edit**
Where did you guys get the UA coldgear hood?
I looked at sportcheck and they didnt have it.
$8.95 seem excessive for shipping if I order it online...

[The_Situation]

learn on grouse or cypress. For Grouse, if its a clear day I recommend going straight to the cut as its quite flat.

[Vangruver]

Where should I go to learn how to board?

I went to whistler with fam. and they're all pretty experienced ... I sucked hard and got essentially stuck on blackcomb mountain (Went upto the second stop on the gondola, as high as it'll go before its chairlifts only) and it was just brutal from the get-go. It was rewarding, I had a half decent 25-30 second run of no falling before it was all over, but near the end I was exhausted from constantly falling and getting back up.


What's a good mountain to go learn on? I have no gear besides snow pants and a waterproof jacket.

The 30 seconds of boarding I had without falling was pretty intoxicating, I wanna do it again, but it's eff-ing hard. Where to learn, revscene!?


Bang for your buck? Seymour.

Why? Because it's cheap, the rentals are cheap, the hill is not as pretentious as cypress or grouse, and the rope tow is the most fundamental place to learn how to snowboard.

Contrary to popular belief, a rope tow will teach you the bare bare essentials on learning how to snowboard. you will not learn as quickly on a chair lift as you'll fall on your ass plenty of times getting on and off of the chair.

Will you fall on a rope tow? yep, i guarantee you will. But once you learn how to one foot slide on a snowboard, you'll be able to skoot your way towards a chair onto a chair, and also get yourself in the position towards learning the where, why and how of weight positioning.

After that? when you get the essentials down, you can take your skill to a chair, then it will be rewarding as all hell once it all transfers to you.

If you don't have access to a car, grouse is your next best option...why? it's transit accessible. a few buses to the loop and you're taking a tram to the mountain. It's not that expensive, and it's reasonably fun there as well.

Cypress is a mountain that I've found to be a fashion show hill. Where you can find people dawning the latest and greatest gear, who don't know how to snowboard all that well. But it offers you the longest runs of all the shore hills, but it comes with a price. As it is the most expensive hill to flock too.

One last thing you'd want to consider......is the willingness to want to learn. Accepting pain, and continuing to try again. And knowing when to call it quits. As you can get hurt quickly if you get tired.

[The_AK]

^dude cypress is the shit, disregarding other's gear, acquire joy. I learned how to ski there just by hitting the slope on my first day. Went skiing there for my second time of my life on Sunday and managed to go faster and do more crazy stuff than friend on a snowboard. Love skiing.

edit* mind you I used to snowboard but stopped 2 years ago and picked up skiing 2 weeks ago.

[Vangruver]

^dude cypress is the shit, disregarding other's gear, acquire joy. I learned how to ski there just by hitting the slope on my first day. Went skiing there for my second time of my life on Sunday and managed to go faster and do more crazy stuff than friend on a snowboard. Love skiing.

edit* mind you I used to snowboard but stopped 2 years ago and picked up skiing 2 weeks ago.

I'm not knocking cypress. It's just a really busy place to learn on. Mind you ALL the hills are busy on weekends.

and DUDE, i was sponsored by cypress for a number of years. why would i knock it?

oh, and, it's pretty easy to transfer skills from snowboarding to skiing, and vice versa. Glad you found what works best for you :)

[alex.w *//]

grouse = good to learn on / the cut
cypress - better longer trails
seymour - also good to learn on, not good for trails, but great for parks

[k2_alpha]

Seymour is probably the worst to learn on. The rope tow is extremely difficult to use if you dknt how to go straight.

I finally bit the bullet and bought the yakima big powderhound ski rack. But its so loud... Does anybody know where to get a fairing that fits factory bars? The thule and yakima dont do factory bars....
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[TOS'd]

Whats the make of your car?

[k2_alpha]

97 mercury villiager gs
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[TOS'd]

Inno Fairings should work in your case.

[Vangruver]

Seymour is probably the worst to learn on. The rope tow is extremely difficult to use if you dknt how to go straight.

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if you don't know how to go straight to use a rope tow with a foot out, how would you learn how to get off a chair? since you have to use the same skills.

if you're anything like me, I hate it when the chair slows or stops.

and No I'm not pointing any figures, but for those that don't know how to get off the chair, a lifty does have to stop or slow it so that they can move quickly out of the way.

So if you don't know how to skate, or move yourself with one foot out of the board, how are you going to get on and off the chair?

I can imagine the look of disgust on some of your faces as you're reading it, but it's quotes for truth.

[k2_alpha]

if you don't know how to go straight to use a rope tow with a foot out, how would you learn how to get off a chair? since you have to use the same skills.

if you're anything like me, I hate it when the chair slows or stops.

and No I'm not pointing any figures, but for those that don't know how to get off the chair, a lifty does have to stop or slow it so that they can move quickly out of the way.

So if you don't know how to skate, or move yourself with one foot out of the board, how are you going to get on and off the chair?

I can imagine the look of disgust on some of your faces as you're reading it, but it's quotes for truth.
Totally agree with you about the ski lift slowing down.
However, the chair lift is better. at least if you fall, you are already up at the top. if you fall halfway up the rope toe, youre pretty much stuck.
also, if you are at the bunny hill, you should expect the chair lift to be slow and will stop quite often.

[saucywoman]

Burton demo day today :D tried out the lipstick, then when I went back to my board I realized 2 inches can make a lot of difference ;)
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[tegz]

Ah FUCK today had the shittiest snow @ grouse... had to carve thru so much ice on my friend's board, feel bad for making his edges dull :(

Was about to pop a 360 off a jump on the side but my board caught edge on ice right before I initiated my turn and ended up falling with the back of my head first on straight ice going hella fast...

[Vangruver]

Ah FUCK today had the shittiest snow @ grouse... had to carve thru so much ice on my friend's board, feel bad for making his edges dull :(

Was about to pop a 360 off a jump on the side but my board caught edge on ice right before I initiated my turn and ended up falling with the back of my head first on straight ice going hella fast...

were you wearing a helmet or no?

[tegz]

Naw, I only wear helmets when I do exclusive park days but that was years ago when I used to be good =(

Gonna go to hospital soon I have reason to suspect my wrist is fractured, along with a minor concussion.

what's shitty is it's my first day at work tomorrow lol

[jdmhaze]

^ I hope you learned your lesson. You're lucky you didnt split your head open. The back of the head is the most vulnerable and delicate part.

[tegz]

^ I hope you learned your lesson. You're lucky you didnt split your head open. The back of the head is the most vulnerable and delicate part.

Yea when I go up to just do terrain park I wear a helmet but it was a spur of the moment thing :)

[Vangruver]

Yea when I go up to just do terrain park I wear a helmet but it was a spur of the moment thing :)

but an entire mountain is a terrain park!

mind you i shouldn't talk.

I only wear a helmet when its mandatory in a park as well.

[sonick]

I got a decent knock on the back of my head as well on Sunday. Been meaning to pick up a helmet but kept putting it off, but after the latest incident I am gonna pick one up before I go next time!

[tegz]

I got a decent knock on the back of my head as well on Sunday. Been meaning to pick up a helmet but kept putting it off, but after the latest incident I am gonna pick one up before I go next time!

Get one that fits. Some helmets I've bought in the past give me a headache after about 30 mins of riding because of pressure in random places and no pressure in other random places so really take your time in picking the right one just like when you picked out your boot!

[k2_alpha]

^+1 about trying different helmets to find one that fits.
try out MEC as they have Costco like warranties.
find one that fits and buy it. then try it on the mountain.
if you dont like it, you can return it no question asked.

I got my K2 clutch pro for cheap. Suppose to be 85 but if you find some scratches they give you 25% off.

[sonick]

Nevermind, Costco doesn't carry the Bolle helmets anymore...

Will check out MEC.

[CPE]

Im going to Whistler this weekend to snowboard for the first time, and I know there are places where you can rent snowboards and the boots, but I was wondering if they also provide either helmets or goggles and if not where can i rent them in Whistler?

[Vangruver]

Im going to Whistler this weekend to snowboard for the first time, and I know there are places where you can rent snowboards and the boots, but I was wondering if they also provide either helmets or goggles and if not where can i rent them in Whistler?

at every base of whistler, they rent out all the gear. From the entry level learning gear all the way to the higher end stuff.

They most likely will offer rentals of helmets as well.

However if I were you, i'd bug anyone yo know that has skiied or snowboarded before to see if you can borrow goggles and any other accessories that aren't being used.

Goggles, and gloves are normally the things that aren't offered for rental....however you could rent clothing if you don't have any. [however i wouldn't bank on it]

[saucywoman]

I only wear a helmet when its mandatory in a park as well.

you should always wear a helmet as you never know when you're going to catch an edge wrong and go down. I ALWAYS wear a helmet after getting my concussion...

at the beginning of this season my friends were riding with this girl who ended up hitting her head in the wrong spot and started convulsing/seizuring and I guess was really close to dying. She wasn't even doing any tricks in the park, just riding regular runs...

Sure I may look like an idiot wearing one but at least I know I'm not going to wind up as a vegetable, or even dead just to look cool

[JSilver]

you should always wear a helmet as you never know when you're going to catch an edge wrong and go down. I ALWAYS wear a helmet after getting my concussion...

I'm surprised they haven't made it mandatory for people to wear them. If you hit the slopes only a handful wear helmets and thats usually the people with families. Other than that, no one really does.

[saucywoman]

I'm surprised they haven't made it mandatory for people to wear them. If you hit the slopes only a handful wear helmets and thats usually the people with families. Other than that, no one really does.

they really should make it mandatory, look at the actress who died after hitting her head while skiing a few years back. I used to be of the mind set then unless you were hitting the park or doing tricks you didn't need a helmet but after my bail I made sure to get one. Some of my friends are of that mindset too but for the ones with the girl that almost died it made them think a little harder

[Vangruver]

you should always wear a helmet as you never know when you're going to catch an edge wrong and go down. I ALWAYS wear a helmet after getting my concussion...

at the beginning of this season my friends were riding with this girl who ended up hitting her head in the wrong spot and started convulsing/seizuring and I guess was really close to dying. She wasn't even doing any tricks in the park, just riding regular runs...

Sure I may look like an idiot wearing one but at least I know I'm not going to wind up as a vegetable, or even dead just to look cool

oddly enough, i have 3 helmets sitting in my gear bag.

I kept picking them up after my favorite helmet got stolen out of my car a few years back.

I used to wear them religiously when Protec made the silver chrome helmets in 97-98....used to wear one everyday, and everywhere.

Then i finally got a new one, and oddly enough, after it got stolen from my car, i refused to wear it.....got a couple given to me, and went and bought another helmet last summer, but only wear it when i need to for park sessions.

i blame no one for that, but myself.

[TOS'd]

To go up or not to go up today...its supposed to rain tmr up until monday =[

[Vangruver]

To go up or not to go up today...its supposed to rain tmr up until monday =[

go up, the freezing level is supposed to be floating below the base level of most of the hills.

then it rises slowly and then RAIN on saturday sunday.

not fun.

[LYC]

go up, the freezing level is supposed to be floating below the base level of most of the hills.

then it rises slowly and then RAIN on saturday sunday.

not fun.

fucking puking in japan niggas!

4 meters over the last 5 or so days wooot wooot.

[alex.w *//]

Seymour is probably the worst to learn on. The rope tow is extremely difficult to use if you dknt how to go straight.

I finally bit the bullet and bought the yakima big powderhound ski rack. But its so loud... Does anybody know where to get a fairing that fits factory bars? The thule and yakima dont do factory bars....
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i'm using the yakima fatcat 6. imo its the best ski/carrier out there. low profile for saving gas, and really wide so the boards won't get squished when loading.

[k2_alpha]

^yeah,
I took a serious look at the fat cat when I was doing research for my ski/snowboard carrier. Figured that I usually drive in town with very rare long distance trips; makes the gas saving pretty low. The one interior mountain trip I do every year is rare enough to nullify it.

What do you drive? Are you still rocking the el?

[alex.w *//]

yea turned it into winter mode

http://img576.imageshack.us/img576/2596/car3w.jpg

[sonick]

How much is a 7-11 Whistler pass? Does it have to be used the day of, or can you use it anytime?

Is the Edge card cheaper than 7-11?

[Vangruver]

How much is a 7-11 Whistler pass? Does it have to be used the day of, or can you use it anytime?

Is the Edge card cheaper than 7-11?

edge cards are fully cheaper than the 711 pass, the more days you buy ahead of time, the cheaper the regular days are.

711 discounted tickets are usually 8 - 12 bucks off of the regular pass, however they have no expiration date, you can use them till the last regular day of the season, NOT applicable for glacier riding.

[celica-g5]

Was up at grouse from 2:30 till closing today. Holy crap was there ever a lot of snow! It was actually really hard to board at first because of how high the snow was, but then everything tapered off when more people hit the mountains in the later hours and packed it down. Overall, awesome week to board!!!

[sonick]

Whistler this weekend, woooo.

[rien]

Any sales on snowboarding gear?

Is 5000mm pants enough or should I go with 10000mm+? Jackets? I'm just starting out and I don't see myself going more than 2-3 times per season :(

[TOS'd]

How many times do you guys go up during one season on average?

[nismosx]

ive gone to cypress 7 times, whisler once and big white this season
going to cypress tomorrow woot

[jello24]

1st time boarding for a total noob coming up tomorrow! watch out for the flailing arms around the cypress bunny hills... :willnill::willnill:

man i hope these ass pads save me from the pain...

[jdmhaze]

Might be hitting up Cypress tomorrow too!

[k2_alpha]

Any sales on snowboarding gear?

Is 5000mm pants enough or should I go with 10000mm+? Jackets? I'm just starting out and I don't see myself going more than 2-3 times per season :(

Gowith 10,000mm.
Even though you wont use it much on the mountain, you still can use it elsewhere.

But, when you ARE on the mountain, you will be glad you have the 10,000. Makes all the difference when the day becomes wet.

How many times do you guys go up during one season on average?

Gone to Cyress 6 times, and Whistler twice so far.
Going to Sun Peaks in Feb. Also a couple more at Cypress and Whister are in the works.

[jdmhaze]

Anyone hit up Cypress today? Pretty good day, was there from 4-9pm.

[TOS'd]

I've been to seymour 7 times and whistler 2 times (4 full days) so far.

Cypress rs meet? haha

[jdmhaze]

^I'm down

[Vangruver]

How many times do you guys go up during one season on average?


I usually go up roughly 4 times a week.

This season i've gone up...i think 40 times so far?

[alex.w *//]

what do you guys normally do when you go?

-complete noob, no carving
-no jumps no tricks, just carve on green runs maybe blue
-minor side jumps on runs, carve green blue black runs, minor jibs tricks jumps in terrain park
- every side jump there is, s m l xl at terrain park, carve blue black runs

[sonick]

I am between #2 and #3. Carve green easily, blue pretty comfortable, no jumps or black yet.

[TOS'd]

between 3 and 4.

greens, blues, blacks, minor side jumps, and flat(no slant) boxes/fat rails. too scared to do the thin metal rails and anything on a slant still, haha.

but im still noob, cant always land every jump.

[Vangruver]

what do you guys normally do when you go?

-complete noob, no carving
-no jumps no tricks, just carve on green runs maybe blue
-minor side jumps on runs, carve green blue black runs, minor jibs tricks jumps in terrain park
- every side jump there is, s m l xl at terrain park, carve blue black runs

I ride.

I carve regular, and riding switch.

I like spreading the butter before take offs on jumps.

riding switch and cab spins.

I like pressing out.

I like bonking trees/bamboo/other peoples snowboards and throwin late spins

I like flirting with your girlfriends on the chair

[slowride]

I've only been riding since the end of last season, but i think i'm pickin it up alrite lol.
I carve regular, haven't really tried switch yet , can do greens, blues, and blacks. I like the lil side jumps, the terrain parks are still a bit huge for me :p I've heard that blackcomb has a really good beginner park, anyone kno of it?
But yah i jus like to ride, its wicked fun :) and i heart powder.