[Vangruver]

It's official.

Winter's gonna come hit hard, with what forecasters are saying.

Who's got what, who's riding where, and who's already training?

Wednesday september 14th is the Vancouver screening of the Art of Flight.
[Sequel to That's It That's All]

And I know of a few other premier screenings as well. I'll post up when I get the chance.

And go.......

[TOS'd]

I'll be doing seymour again this year. And probably a couple days sprinkled here and there at cypress.

[Vangruver]

I'll be doing seymour again this year. And probably a couple days sprinkled here and there at cypress.

sickly!

i should be able to ride seymour a few times this year, and as well grouse. Provided my friend still gets me passes :( I'm all dependent on him.

Trying my best to not pay to ride this season. I did so a little bit last year....

[dachinesedude]

It's official.

Winter's gonna come hit hard, with what forecasters are saying..

thats what they said last year...

Cant wait till nov nonetheless, cypress every other week

[TOS'd]

Why must cypress pass (even at group rate discount) be so expensive. D:
Still have a day to debate whether or not to go with cypress pass($450) or seymour pass($250).

Any pros and cons from you guys?

[Vangruver]

Why must cypress pass (even at group rate discount) be so expensive. D:
Still have a day to debate whether or not to go with cypress pass($450) or seymour pass($250).

Any pros and cons from you guys?


you make the call.

cypress has more terrain, more parking, more lifts.

but it also has more idiots, more idiots, and more idiots.

Seymour as a whole is one big terrain park, where they groom everything to park like fashion.

it has a better PARK, where cypress is going to build a new park, but we've yet to see what the results will be.

Seymour has more pro riders that go there, and amateur riders that are up and coming pros. cypress will have a pro team if they ever get their act together and give away passes.

Seymour is family owned, cypress is a corporate owned mountain.

then there's grouse........

[slowride]

I'll be rockin my y2play this season at grouse, and contemplating buying a cypress pass. Most likely go with the Silver pass, that gold pass is too pricey.
Pickin up a 4runner this weekend to help get me to some interior mountains for some pow pow this spring! :)

[Death2Theft]

I'd be happy to get half of last years snow.

[RayBot]

Mom got me some custom Oakleys for my birthday...the perks of working at an optical store!


Second year boarding...I'll be hitting Big White for the first time ever this season.

[Vangruver]

Got some stuff to slang, if anyone's interested. This is all gear that's either brand new or pretty much brand new. Check the links and let me know!

3 Pairs of new or almost new snowboard boots (size 8/8.5)
ThirtyTwo Lashed Snowboard Boots (http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/spo/2597709801.html)

Stepchild Joe Sexton Pro Model 150
Brand New Stepchild Joe Sexton Pro 150 (http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/spo/2597715717.html)

these are all my friends stuff. give him a text if you're interested.

[Vangruver]

Foursquare/Special Blend/Forum's new featured film..... Vacation

see the trailer here

Vacation Trailer - YouTube

Oct. 14th Vancouver, BC CAN – Forum Sports Bar

[woob]

Still have a day to debate whether or not to go with cypress pass($450) or seymour pass($250).

Where's the Cypress pass $450? I've only see the $900 pass or ~$760? with the group rate.

I think I'm going to be riding Whistler this year. Student rate is $469 and I've got a friend to drive us up.

[TOS'd]

Where's the Cypress pass $450? I've only see the $900 pass or ~$760? with the group rate.

I think I'm going to be riding Whistler this year. Student rate is $469 and I've got a friend to drive us up.

Its the group buy rate that ended Sept 15th. It is like $399 for a silver pass. So approx. $450 after tax.

[Vangruver]

Its the group buy rate that ended Sept 15th. It is like $399 for a silver pass. So approx. $450 after tax.

group rate isn't applicable to the silver pass, only the gold/premium pass.

the silver pass works out to 496 after taxes. I just bought one for my gf.

[TOS'd]

group rate isn't applicable to the silver pass, only the gold/premium pass.

the silver pass works out to 496 after taxes. I just bought one for my gf.

Group rate clearly states Silver Pass. I guess when we say "group rate" we are talking about two different things. I am not talking about the Big 5 thing, which I know does not apply to the Silver Pass.

[Vangruver]

Group rate clearly states Silver Pass. I guess when we say "group rate" we are talking about two different things. I am not talking about the Big 5 thing, which I know does not apply to the Silver Pass.

all gravy, i wasn't quite sure if it was or wasn't the same thing, but either way it's still fairly cheap for a pass. however the black outs aren't something to look forward to, since you're still going to have to pay to ride on weekends, and those holidays.

[TOS'd]

^ Yup, thats another reason I didnt buy the silver pass. And the gold pass was another $260+tax with no blackout dates.

[woob]

ahhh so $450 was for Silver. I see.... Yeah there's no way I would be able to deal with the blackout dates. So for me, Whistler it is!

btdus, has anyone heard of Lobster snowboards? Helgason brothers' new line of snowboards. Looks like the boards are manufactured by Bataleon judging by the fact that they have TBT in them.

[celica-g5]

Crystal mountain in Washington is SNOWING!!! Crystal Mountain Washington - Sports/Recreation/Activities - Enumclaw, WA | Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/CrystalMountainWashington) and snow up at the Roundhouse in Whistler this morning! This year is going to be EPIC!!!

[saucywoman]

someone hook me up with a good discount for a pass or something ;) lol

[slowride]

Seymour passes are still on sale until september 30th?
Cypress pass rates will go up as of midnight apparently? Kinda odd that they would pick September 18th as a cutoff date.
Grouse- Buy the y2play in the springtime :P
Whistler rates will go up Oct. 10th, considering picking up one of the 15 day passes, but $919 is alotta pennies.

On a side note- hunting for a winter vehicle (4x4) that'll get me to mountains :) recommendations?

[Vangruver]

Seymour passes are still on sale until september 30th?
Cypress pass rates will go up as of midnight apparently? Kinda odd that they would pick September 18th as a cutoff date.
Grouse- Buy the y2play in the springtime :P
Whistler rates will go up Oct. 10th, considering picking up one of the 15 day passes, but $919 is alotta pennies.

On a side note- hunting for a winter vehicle (4x4) that'll get me to mountains :) recommendations?

the only reason that september 18th was the cut off is to allow people to purchase on the weekend. makes complete sense if you ask me.

Whistler 15 day pass is a great deal regardless of how you look at it, consider that even the 7-11 discounted rates are still 70+ bucks, going up 15 times is still over a grand.

you do a 15 day pass, you're good till may of next year. and think about it this way....you do even twice a month at whistler, you're saving money and time as all you have to do is line up in the lift to head up and they scan you.

But my question to you is, why do you feel you need a 4x4? do you plan on doing some major expeditions where there isn't any plowed roads?

your car is only as good as the tires you put on them.

But if you really want to consider a 4x4 or all wheel drive vehicle, that's light, fuel efficient, and cheap...consider a Toyota Corolla All-trac wagon. Throw some 175.70.13's on there and you're as good as gold. Even better than most newer cars that need wider tires for stability. You don't need major horsepower or torque in the winter, you just need something you can rely on.

My car is so light, that I've been using 155.80.13 winter tread. pizza cutters got me EVERYWHERE in the winter. Now i just need to tone down my brakes since they will lock up the tires quickly in slippery conditions.

[slowride]

Well i was looking at 4cyl 4x4's mainly, with the possibilty of a v6 if it was cheap/good condition. Planning to hit interior mountains this year, as well as a trip to revelstoke, so figured a 4x4 with some quality winters on it should do the trick. After my last car, its hard to just hop into any old honda and enjoy driving it lol. Also the added space is good, and i do have a soft spot for wagons...!!

back to boarding, and hoping for epic pow- La Nina Is Back…But How Epic Will She Be? | TransWorld Business (http://business.transworld.net/73078/news/la-nina-is-backbut-how-epic-will-she-be/)

[Vangruver]

we've gone through some of our inventory of gear and sorted/sifted through the things we want to sell.

check my signature :)

[sdubfid]

whistler student season pass $469

+1 on the pizza cutters vangruver and also driving in reverse uphill for fwd

[skiiipi]

In case people here havent seen the thread in VOT, but Sportchek is having their Friends/Family sale next week 28th/29th, lots of great deals on last years ski/snowboard deals + save additional 10% during friends and family event.

For snowboarders, all stores are getting a selection of older Rossignol/Roxy snowboard and bindings that will be sold at 50% off the regular ticketed price + ADDITIONAL 10% off with your friends and family coupon.

For skiiers, there will be a Rossignol Z72 Ski+Binding Package on sale for $299.99 + ADDITIONAL 10% off with your friends and family coupon, both amazing deals.

There is also plenty of other deals in stores, every location has a slight different inventory, at Richmond we still have last years K2 Revival, Kung Fujas, Obsethed, Salomon Lords etc, so lots of good deals. Currently they are all 20-40% off last year's price, so an additional 10% is a great deal.

We will also get some of this year's stuff in time for the sale as well, which you will save 25% off with the friends and family coupon.

Check out this thread of the coupon
http://www.revscene.net/forums/651703-sportchek-fall-friends-family-event-sept-28-29-a-2.html

[Vangruver]

book off your calenders

October 23.24 2011 Saturday and Sunday

huge sample sale coming into effect.

NLA with all

LRG holiday 11 and spring 12

Etnies shoes

emerica shoes

altamont apparel

32 footwear and outerware

and SHIT heaps of Live stock shoes and all foots stuff.

location to be disclosed

you know it's coming, you love it every year.

[slowride]

b Happy’s new video “Happy Days” | TransWorld SNOWboarding (http://snowboarding.transworld.net/1000159840/videos/b-happys-new-video-happy-days/)

[The_Situation]

Just got a new pair of Electric EG2 goggles from the snowboard sale on lonsdale

[celica-g5]

Where???! The boardroom??

[TOS'd]

How are VonZipper goggles? I saw some the other day, and they fit nice because its the oversized(?) lens, not sure what you call them. Anyways they were $165.00 regular price, before tax. Hoping there will be a sale on them, but are they worth the premium?

[Vangruver]

they're alright goggles.

i find that their frames aren't the strongest, and the lens tends to separate from eachother, but that's only because my friends that use them trash their gear like a 5 dollar whore.

Electric goggles are nice.

and so are the new oakleys.

165 is about the average price on goggles, especially convex goggles now a days.

you'll pay more for mirrored finish and pro model frames.

[Vangruver]

Just got a new pair of Electric EG2 goggles from the snowboard sale on lonsdale

there's a semi annual clearance sale that happens twice every year on lonsdale and 15th.

i'd give more information, but the moderhaters on this site already hate me enough for giving away deals and sale information.

[The_Situation]

there's a semi annual clearance sale that happens twice every year on lonsdale and 15th.

i'd give more information, but the moderhaters on this site already hate me enough for giving away deals and sale information.

pretty sure thats the one i went to

[woob]

How are VonZipper goggles? I saw some the other day, and they fit nice because its the oversized(?) lens, not sure what you call them. Anyways they were $165.00 regular price, before tax. Hoping there will be a sale on them, but are they worth the premium?

I have a pair of Feenoms in gloss black with the Fire Chrome lens. Fit is iffy, but that's my fault because I bought them online (for $75!) without even considering fit. Otherwise, they are quite durable; they have seen 30+ days on the hill and numerous faceplants and yard sales from my noobish self.

[TOS'd]

I have a pair of Feenoms in gloss black with the Fire Chrome lens. Fit is iffy, but that's my fault because I bought them online (for $75!) without even considering fit. Otherwise, they are quite durable; they have seen 30+ days on the hill and numerous faceplants and yard sales from my noobish self.

Yea VZ has cheaper ones under $100. But the ones I was looking for have an oversized type lens, dunno what its really called. But the fit on those are nice and I like them because I can see so much more, left and right etc.


EDIT: oh its fishbowl style.

[GabAlmighty]

Gonna be rockin whistler this year with the student seasons pass. Anyone else gonna be doin the same?

I'm getting new skis this year at the turkey sale friday. Don't really know what I want. I don't need a park ski (I'm keeping my old Scratch BC's for that), I want a good all around twin tip ski that can handle the moguls and bumps but still take on the powder and not cause me to sink and get bucked off my skis when i'm hittin the pow.

I've done a mediocre amount of looking and I think I want a ski with a center width (don't know the proper name) of about 95-105.

Gonna be picking up a few buyers guides today but anyone else got suggestions?

I guess my skiing level would be necessary... Gotta work on my park and wanna start hitting some bigger drops/cliffs/what have you, there isn't much I wouldn't ski.

[alex.w *//]

seymour pass cheap till oct 2!

[mmmk]

I got a pass for Cypress already. I hope the new "park" is gonna be good!

[celica-g5]

Y2Play pass here at Grouse, but if anyone wants to ride Cypress, hit me up a PM!!

[Vangruver]

what are people wanting or looking to buy for gear this year?

lets boil things down!

[TOS'd]

Better pants and new goggles are on the top of my list.

[woob]

Deck, bindings, pants, possibly new goggles (EG2.5 is soooo sexy).

[JSilver]

New Bindings, boots and a board!

[jack_dangerous]

new jacket and a pair of feenoms

[Chronix]

heard whistler is having a promotion today. can anyone find it

[Jobo]

Came into this thread expecting to read about soccer, but looked again and saw that it said Winter, not Winning. :(
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[insomniaK]

Looking to buy new Goggles, jacket, and pants this season
What are some good sites to look online?
Trying to buy royal blueish pants but i can never trust the accuracy of colours from pictures :(

[Vangruver]

The first big storm hits resorts around the western U.S. | Snowboard Magazine (http://www.snowboardmag.com/stories/first-big-storm-hits-resorts-around-western-us)

http://www.snowboardmag.com/sites/default/files/users/HankLambo/7_sierra.jpg

http://www.snowboardmag.com/sites/default/files/users/HankLambo/9_sierra.jpg

http://www.snowboardmag.com/sites/default/files/users/HankLambo/8_sierra.jpg

[slowride]

Those snow pictures gave me goosebumps! Slapping together my 2 boards right now, messing around with the setup trying to see what feels good (at least good enuf for carpet boarding). Heading to turkey sale on saturday!! Hopefully pick up new jacket and goggles, plus i have a bit of a toque addiction.... So stoked for this season!

http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/weather/cams/whistler/index.htm

snow on whistler!! :)

[Vangruver]

Turkey sale.

line up

better hope you're and odd size

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/302277_10150323403141235_515686234_8393388_2118785 476_n.jpg

[TOS'd]

Damn...does that mean there wont be anything left on Sunday?

[Vangruver]

Damn...does that mean there wont be anything left on Sunday?

oh there's going to be stuff left.

however, the stuff you want probably will be sold already.

[TOS'd]

Well that sucks. Hopefully there are still pants and goggles on sunday.

[vietfx]

I went to the turkey sale on Saturday. Couldn't find anything I liked in my size. Afterwards I stopped by lonsdale boardroom and found a gigi ruf volcom jacket for $90 off.

I'm really in need of new boots for this season. I've been riding my vans for almost 5 seasons now and the liner packed in. I'm getting tons of heel lift while doing some toe side turns.

Anyone recommend any boots?
I'm eyeballing DC Judge dual boa, 32 focus boa, salomon f22.
I'm a size 8/8.5 with a narrow heel, ride all mountain but trying to learn tricks hopefully. Getting bored ripping it down to the bottom waiting for friends.

Current board setup
2011 capita indoor survival fk 154
2011 flow nxt-fse

[LYC]

I went to the turkey sale on Saturday. Couldn't find anything I liked in my size. Afterwards I stopped by lonsdale boardroom and found a gigi ruf volcom jacket for $90 off.

I'm really in need of new boots for this season. I've been riding my vans for almost 5 seasons now and the liner packed in. I'm getting tons of heel lift while doing some toe side turns.

Anyone recommend any boots?
I'm eyeballing DC Judge dual boa, 32 focus boa, salomon f22.
I'm a size 8/8.5 with a narrow heel, ride all mountain but trying to learn tricks hopefully. Getting bored ripping it down to the bottom waiting for friends.

Current board setup
2011 capita indoor survival fk 154
2011 flow nxt-fse

Give the Salomon boots a try. I have weird narrow feet and the Salomon Malamutes lock my heel right in. Plus I have a few friends who have put around 150-200 super hard days on them and they're still fine.

Ride boots also fit a bit narrow if I remember correctly. 32's are built for sort of a wider foot person so they may not fit as well.

[incubus]

32 boots fit me fine. All I've used since I've started best way to find out is try em all out.

apparently season starts nov 24?! Can't wait
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[fishCak3s]

Tough one for me as I usually just get the gold medal card since I don't go up more than 10x a season. But I went up 11x last season!

debating if I should get a pass or not since big 5 is still going on at cypress

[Vangruver]

Tough one for me as I usually just get the gold medal card since I don't go up more than 10x a season. But I went up 11x last season!

debating if I should get a pass or not since big 5 is still going on at cypress

A pass is good, regardless of the amount of time you spend on the mountain. Not talking about the amount of time you go up to the mountain.

Even if the weather seems to be good in the city, and you make your way up to the hill then you go and spend your money on a day ticket, and find that the weather turns to piss poor rain. you can't get your money back on that day ticket.

you have a seasons? You can go up, ride till you're content and not have to worry about the money spent on a day ticket, because you've essentially paid already.

Just have to figure out which local hill you want to spend your money on for a seasons pass.

As an aside, classifieds moderators have prevented me from listing gear that I have to sell. Which is fine. So if ANYONE is interested, please just send me a private message and I can see what is available :)

[incubus]

Isn't too late to get one? I'm contemplating getting a cypress one but price seems kinda steep

Grouse vs seymor? Which would be better
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[Vangruver]

Isn't too late to get one? I'm contemplating getting a cypress one but price seems kinda steep

Grouse vs seymor? Which would be better
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it's never too late to get a pass, they sell them year round. However it's too late to get on board an earlybird price.

just work out the price of a pass with tax against the average price of a ticket [evenings weekends and peak] and you'll see how many times you'll ride.

if you think you want to break that amount then by all means buy one!

Grouse always always oversells it's seasons passes, so you'll be super swamped with people during peak periods, seymour always has a long line up on their main chair, so you'll be swamped with people as well during peak periods.

Cypress is expensive, however they have highspeeds to take advantage of the people, yes they do get busy as well, but it's not as bad as grouse or seymour would be, in comparison to the line to lift ratio

[TOS'd]

Seymour is awesome if you dont go during weekends lol. I remember last year we would go fridays and mondays. No line ups or short line ups(couple mins). Weekends are when you run into problems.

[fishCak3s]

nothing is better than calling a sickie and hitting up the mountain and finding it near empty! :)

[jack_dangerous]

just a heads up to anyone looking for a seasons pass. BCIT is offering a student season pass to seymour for only $201, valid til oct 21

[incubus]

hmm really tempted to pick up the cypress silver pass

[TOS'd]

hmm really tempted to pick up the cypress silver pass

Was contemplating the silver pass as well when it was 450 after tax. But I didn't like the jan/feb weekend restriction.

[incubus]

40% off during that time,

im sure il go after work too and itll be nice and peaceful

[RayBot]

Snow Show at UBC today....free admission!! Don't really know what its all about, but i am going to check it out

[PeP]

Is anyone getting a Whistler pass? Im thinking of picking one up from my school (SFU), but then the only challenge I have is getting up there as I have a RWD car. And on top of that shitty tires.

So if anyone has a whip, I can pitch in for gas and we can rip Whistler!

Also, anyone have experience with the Forum Destroyer board? Im think of getting one, but used... idk if that will make a big difference riding-wise, definitely price-wise.

[Vangruver]

Is anyone getting a Whistler pass? Im thinking of picking one up from my school (SFU), but then the only challenge I have is getting up there as I have a RWD car. And on top of that shitty tires.

So if anyone has a whip, I can pitch in for gas and we can rip Whistler!

Also, anyone have experience with the Forum Destroyer board? Im think of getting one, but used... idk if that will make a big difference riding-wise, definitely price-wise.

What year destroyer board?

They are fantastic decks. however they have changed construction over the years.

[Vangruver]

Snow Show at UBC today....free admission!! Don't really know what its all about, but i am going to check it out

Fundraising for the ubc ski and snowboard club.

[RayBot]

Would anyone point me towards the right direction?

My friends and I were hoping to take a trip down to Big White, maybe Whistler. But where would we find one of those bundle deals that includes bus, accomodation and lift??

Travel agents? Website?

TIA

[PeP]

What year destroyer board?

They are fantastic decks. however they have changed construction over the years.

probably the 2011 model, found one used on craiglist. got any hook ups? :P

[Vangruver]

probably the 2011 model, found one used on craiglist. got any hook ups? :P

I do actually.

PM me.

[vietfx]

Give the Salomon boots a try. I have weird narrow feet and the Salomon Malamutes lock my heel right in. Plus I have a few friends who have put around 150-200 super hard days on them and they're still fine.

Ride boots also fit a bit narrow if I remember correctly. 32's are built for sort of a wider foot person so they may not fit as well.

Thanks for the recommendation. I wanted to try out the Salomon Synapse alongside the F22, but I couldn't find any down in the states. Also tested DC Dual zone BOA, awesome boot, great articulation. Had just as good heel hold as the salomon, but weren't as comfy as the salomon. Salomon seems to wrap your whole foot snug, while the DC boot allowed my toes and front portion to move around, great boot overall though.

Ended up buying a set of 2012 Salomon F22, hope my purchase doesn't disappoint me once I get some slope time in them.

[Vangruver]

Where them around the house, a LOT.

the more you spend in the boots, the better they'll fit for the winter.

then you'll know if they will be suitable for you in regards to comfort.

inside the house allows you to also take them back if they aren't any good.

just do everything you can, short of showering in the boots, to make them fit as natural as you need for the winter.

[incubus]

good advice thnx

did u check your pms?

picked up a pass at cypress but didnt get pass protection anyone think i should get it?

[Vangruver]

good advice thnx

did u check your pms?

picked up a pass at cypress but didnt get pass protection anyone think i should get it?

i got your message, just awaiting on pricing and confirmation.

you'll know as soon as I do!

[incubus]

i have a rome solution love this board to death

thinking of picking up a rome or lib tech board

should i stick to all mountain or build a park board?

[Vangruver]

i have a rome solution love this board to death

thinking of picking up a rome or lib tech board

should i stick to all mountain or build a park board?

from what you're intending on doing, get two decks.

in all honesty, you'll be happier knowing that one board is dedicated to getting beat the fuk up and the other one is better for taking to big mountains and high speeds.

[celica-g5]

Man... Looking towards Grouse today, and the cut is still all brown. When the hell is the snow going to hit our local mountains?!! I want to go board!!

[incubus]

Someone on fb said nov 24 but I'm having my doubts
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[Vangruver]

Someone on fb said nov 24 but I'm having my doubts
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that's probably the scheduled opening on whistler.

Locals need a minimum of 60-80cm on their green runs to open.

if you really want to go snowboarding, head to baker, and hike.

[incubus]

I'd be down haha
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[TOS'd]

Hope to hit up baker at least once this season, no one else was down last year. :(

[Vangruver]

Hope to hit up baker at least once this season, no one else was down last year. :(

if you want to experience some ill shit, i can show you around baker.

[incubus]

small rs meet?

[TOS'd]

if you want to experience some ill shit, i can show you around baker.

small rs meet?

That would actually be pretty cool. Maybe get a little group from rs and head up there, like 5/6 ppl or so?

[incubus]

im in no doubt

[celica-g5]

I'm in!
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[fishCak3s]

I'm in if you guys don't mind a novice rider :)

[incubus]

Wat head phones do u guys use? I like in ear I'm thinkin of pickin up the skull candy inear callled fix or hook sometin like that
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[LYC]

skull candy is absolute garbage. i use a 5 year old pair of sony in ear buds that I picked up in Japan. They've been trashed like you wouldn't believe but they still work.

[Vangruver]

Wat head phones do u guys use? I like in ear I'm thinkin of pickin up the skull candy inear callled fix or hook sometin like that
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urban ears.

google it

[incubus]

looks good bagis should be good for snowboarding?

[Vangruver]

looks good bagis should be good for snowboarding?

don't see any reason why not?

I'm using the Tanto, only because I like over the ear stuffs, and i can slide it out of the way to talk to people and hear things.

[celica-g5]

:D Just checked the 6 day snow report for Grouse. 10cm of snow by the end of this coming week!!! That should mean the same for the other 2 local mountains! BRING IT!!!!!

[Vangruver]

Snow has fallen on the base of Cypress/Seymour/Grouse and Whistler Blackcomb

y'all ready?

[fishCak3s]

Snow has fallen on the base of Cypress/Seymour/Grouse and Whistler Blackcomb

y'all ready?

:fuckyea:


I think I'll get the silver pass @ cypress since I'll be mising first couple weeks of the season :(

[Vangruver]

:fuckyea:


I think I'll get the silver pass @ cypress since I'll be mising first couple weeks of the season :(


couple as in 2?

the first 2-3 weeks of any mountain's season don't include night operation.

So you're not missing much.

[Vangruver]

Cypress
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/320758_10150892028090045_716680044_21410213_240718 949_n.jpg

Grouse
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/294495_10150452340396929_54409896928_10399164_1380 38400_n.jpg

Seymour
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/302242_10150364618614861_27538634860_8043015_17749 2129_n.jpg

[slowride]

EPIC!!! Bring on the snow!! :)

[unit]

anyone selling a board? 153-154 freestyle

[Wormiez]

anyone selling a board? 153-154 freestyle

You got PM

[TOS'd]

Seymour
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/302242_10150364618614861_27538634860_8043015_17749 2129_n.jpg

Looks like a nice place to play in the parking lot with your car. :fullofwin:

[skiiipi]

anyone selling a board? 153-154 freestyle

http://www.revscene.net/forums/655321-fs-mint-conidition-k2-www-152-k2-formula-binding.html

[fishCak3s]

couple as in 2?

the first 2-3 weeks of any mountain's season don't include night operation.

So you're not missing much.

True, totally forgot about it. Thanks!

What's the reasoning for not having night operations at the start of the season?

[Vangruver]

True, totally forgot about it. Thanks!

What's the reasoning for not having night operations at the start of the season?


staffing and snow prep.

most mountains don't want to operate nights to help in prep for the holiday season. in case there isn't a good enough base just yet

[Vangruver]

Is anyone going to the Vancouver Snowshow this weekend?

http://www.canwestproductions.com/Snow---Vancouver

[TOS'd]

^ worth it to go? Is this the same show that was at the new convention centre last year?

[Vangruver]

^ worth it to go? Is this the same show that was at the new convention centre last year?

worth going? I don't know nothing at those shows really entices me unless you like to bargain hunt for stuff, and get free stuff from vendors.

So yeah i guess it's worth going.

We're going because it's a cheap way to spend a saturday morning with friends. And to talk to some industry contacts in exchange for some future product.

[PeP]

Cypress session courtesy of King Snow Mag (http://kingsnowmag.com/videos/75-cypress-session)

this is probably old, but.... these guys rip it pretty good. Vangruver takes credit for this, saw a broken link so i tried to hunt this down. might even be the incorrect vid he tried posting before. whatev's

[fishCak3s]

Just bought my silver pass at cypress, $516. I'm ready for the season!:fuckyea:

All I'm missing is a pair of night goggles.

[Vangruver]

Just bought my silver pass at cypress, $516. I'm ready for the season!:fuckyea:

All I'm missing is a pair of night goggles.

clear lens, or yellow/rose/amber lens will do.

if you have the frames, you can simply get the lenses.

or you can skip trying to change lenses without smudging finger prints all over and buy another pair.

or just be a baller and get another pair.

[PeP]

Shiiiet, I still haven't made a decision for a new board, leaning towards a freestyle/park. Right now the choices are between the Forum Destroyer, Libtech Banana, Capita Green Machine, GNU Pickle or Rome Agent. If anyone has experience with these boards, lets hear about it.

Also, just read about the Bataleon TBT design, I know it's not brand new, but very interested. Might go to a local shop to see if they got demos. Again, experience and opinions?

[Vangruver]

Shiiiet, I still haven't made a decision for a new board, leaning towards a freestyle/park. Right now the choices are between the Forum Destroyer, Libtech Banana, Capita Green Machine, GNU Pickle or Rome Agent. If anyone has experience with these boards, lets hear about it.

Also, just read about the Bataleon TBT design, I know it's not brand new, but very interested. Might go to a local shop to see if they got demos. Again, experience and opinions?

you still have at least another month to really take advantage of the snow.

I wouldn't stress so much about it.

[LYC]

Shiiiet, I still haven't made a decision for a new board, leaning towards a freestyle/park. Right now the choices are between the Forum Destroyer, Libtech Banana, Capita Green Machine, GNU Pickle or Rome Agent. If anyone has experience with these boards, lets hear about it.

Also, just read about the Bataleon TBT design, I know it's not brand new, but very interested. Might go to a local shop to see if they got demos. Again, experience and opinions?

I rode last years pickle last season so I'll give it a quick review.

I bought the board pretty much on a whim, I knew that Its won a few awards but besides that I didn't know much about it but I was pleasantly surprised.

This thing turned out to be a quiver killer. I went to Japan with 3 boards. A pow board an all mountain board and the pickle. For the Majority of the season the pickle was my go to board. I probably spent around 50 days on the pickle alone. This thing handled some seriously deep pow, had great edge hold and poped just as well as a cambered board. I weigh about 170 so probably 180 all geared up and I rode the 156. Rarely did I ever get stuck and when I did it was because I was going into zones that were probably waist deep and not steep enough. Oh and I ride pretty hard and do a lot of stupid shit and the board still looks mint. Good ol Mervin built.

I've also heard good things about Bataleon boards but I've yet to ride one. Friend of mine had the Rome Agent and he cracked the side wall in about 4 spots. Not the strongest board I guess.

[Vangruver]

poped just as well as a cambered board.


i can half agree with that statement, only because there are some cambered boards that are the ultimate poop when it comes to pop.

Forum destroyer, two options....regular camber, or double dog [camber and reverse camber hybrid] top of the line forum. best construction best base. Forum's parent company is and in fact burton. So technology is trickled down from burton's decks. Including their materials. However it's labeled as forum's stuff. I will currently ride the destroyer doubledog with shakabra bindings

Sk8 banana. My go to board for the last 4+ years. I have ridden a skate banana since they were first introduced. Now i've gone to forum. however, the upside of the original banana, the solid construction underneath the bindings, which is the point where the board has to have the most snap for ollies. The downside was the OVERALL construction. I've broken 3. The magna traction is cool, and the fact that the tip's and tail' have no edge wrapping makes for a clean looking deck. And now with so many different tech' of banana camber, you have plenty of options.

Park Pickle, same idea as the sk8 banana, however the two major differences are the heal side side cut, as it's deeper than it's toe side. Also known as an assymetrical sidecut to allow your healside turns to be just as strong as your weak toe side carve. Flex pattern is different than the banana, as the board has softer nose and tail flex, but a stiffer waist/mid section. Produced at the same factory as libtech, could really call them the same board in regards to how they react.

Rome Agent. These boards have HEAPS of tech, as they were started by a burton snowboards engineer who either quit, or got fired form burton. Started off semi weak, but is now one of the most solid brands out there, with a killer team. The agent is a solid go to board for a lot of riders that I know of. has solid tech behind the construction and has loads of pop. Makes a great all mountain board for freestyle and park riding. Not overly good for jibbing though.

Bataleon. TBT triple base technology. a few friends i know ride these decks. They like them for the most part. It's a cambered board with raised nose and tail edges, to act like a rocker board, but have camber to provide you with pop. Good idea. just a little off in regards to riding. Good for pow and thick/deep crud though.


and stuff.

[Coren]

I bought a park pickle recently and still looking for bindings. Can anyone suggest any?

I'm thinking maybe the rome 390s or union force.

I mainly ride down mountain with a few stops in the park and some jumps off the side.

Thanks

[celica-g5]

You can check out the Boardroom clearance store to see if they are still carrying the 2011 Flux TT30's. I picked up a pair at the tail end of the season for my skate banana and love them!! Btw, I also own a pair of 390's and prefer the feel of the TT30's much more.

[Death2Theft]

nov5th conditions
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Zfgje5AfhiY/TrYKGNRrRVI/AAAAAAAAA7I/B-L8c0tP0BM/s512/IMG_20111105_142949.jpg

[jello24]

can anyone here recommend a soft, noodle-y board for learning to butter? not necessarily for a pure park board, maybe a shade of all mountain, but it has to be twin so i can also learn to ride switch.

reading up online today led me to either a Bataleon Airobic, an Arbor Draft, a Signal Park, an Endeavor Color or a Rome Artifact as possible choices. The board I'll get is not exclusive to these though, if there are better ones suggested out there. I'm also checking out the GNU Carbon Credit as a possible purchase.

thing is, i'm not a park rat, and given this will only be my second year riding, i've only ever stuck to groomers for all of my riding time, most notably Collins and the Upper and Lower Fork up in Cypress. i've read that park boards like these are pretty much mediocre outside the park which is understandable.

so can anyone help? thanks a lot!

PS.
also, mid-priced boards are preferred. I got my current Ride Control on sale for around $179 at sportchek, so i'm hoping i dont shell out $600 for something i use for 3 months in a year. online sites have boards for $399 but those are probably US only. I dont think i've seen a Bataleon Airobic on a canadian website for lower than $450...

[celica-g5]

If you want a cheap noodle board , get the Rome garage rocker. Snow evo in seattle is clearing last year's model for $209 plus another 20% off. That's an awesome price! I know because I have one. Fun to play around with if you want to get into buttering and a few ground tricks here and there. Rome Garage Rocker Snowboard 2011 | evo outlet (http://www.evo.com/outlet/snowboards/rome-garage-rocker-snowboard-2011.aspx#image=33424.Size.LengthCM_159_Image.jpg)

[jello24]

If you want a cheap noodle board , get the Rome garage rocker. Snow evo in seattle is clearing last year's model for $209 plus another 20% off. That's an awesome price! I know because I have one. Fun to play around with if you want to get into buttering and a few ground tricks here and there. Rome Garage Rocker Snowboard 2011 | evo outlet (http://www.evo.com/outlet/snowboards/rome-garage-rocker-snowboard-2011.aspx#image=33424.Size.LengthCM_159_Image.jpg)

great suggestion, thanks! is it poppy enough to make learning ollies and flatground tricks fairly straightforward? i dont really care much for rails and such, at least for the start of the season.

but you're right that is a great price.

[celica-g5]

great suggestion, thanks! is it poppy enough to make learning ollies and flatground tricks fairly straightforward? i dont really care much for rails and such, at least for the start of the season.

but you're right that is a great price.

Yep! It meets all the criteria you've asked for. I learnt my butters and ollies off of it last season. Definitely a good board for the price! Noodle'y as hell, which makes presses that much easier. Btw, I don't think Snow Evo ships out of the US, but I've ordered many things from there before and did store pick up in Seattle.

[jello24]

Yep! It meets all the criteria you've asked for. I learnt my butters and ollies off of it last season. Definitely a good board for the price! Noodle'y as hell, which makes presses that much easier. Btw, I don't think Snow Evo ships out of the US, but I've ordered many things from there before and did store pick up in Seattle.

well the cart allows for international economy shipping worth $87 so it's allowed. i'll prolly get shafted with taxes and customs shit though... but $255 after everything is still pretty damn good.

ill check out local boardshops to see if they have this...

[Vangruver]

presses and butters are good learned on a stiffer board, not a super stiff board, but something stiffer than a jib board that's for sure.

take the beating, and learn when it's applicable to press.

reverse camber boards are cheater boards when it comes to presses and butters. Nothing wrong with that, but if you take a regular camber board, or a hybrid camber board and pressed that, it's a lot tougher.

it's really all about balance and where to apply it.

jib boards have no torsional stiffness, so they won't hold an edge worth sh!t. makes high speed edge holding crappy. You'll haul ass in a straight line, but when you want to tip the board on edge, you'll find that it won't even go in the direction you want.

Look at board construction, as there is a few different types of laminating to stiffen the core.

biaxial, triaxial, quadaxial, and a combination of each of those with carbon stringers or carbon sheets tossed into the mix. Carbon is used to increase snap/pop/kinetic springing action.

Another thing to consider is edge detuning. Bevel the base edge of the board to allow the board to be less prone to edge catching, this helps for rails and boxes as well, less susceptible to hang ups and catching.

and then it's all a matter of foot/leg/body pressure. once you know how a board flexes you can butter spin all the way down a hill if you wanna.

Then proper butters can lead to flat ground flips, and compression spins, and eventually you can butter revert spin off of a table. those are fun.


check this video

Snowboard Trick Tips: Butters - YouTube

[Vangruver]

Opening Tomorrow - Posted Nov 7, 2011 | Cypress Mountain (http://cypressmountain.com/news/opening-tomorrow-posted-nov-7-2011)

[TOS'd]

Awesome!

Vangruver, you going to be riding at seymour as well this season?

[Vangruver]

Awesome!

Vangruver, you going to be riding at seymour as well this season?

of course i will.

Just let me know ahead of time so i can call up to reserve a day ticket.

I'll probably roll out most monday evenings for the womens free day, and maybe some other weekday night just to mix things up.

Saturday or sundays i will be up at grouse, and every other time i'll probably be at cypress.

[fishCak3s]

Opening Tomorrow - Posted Nov 7, 2011 | Cypress Mountain (http://cypressmountain.com/news/opening-tomorrow-posted-nov-7-2011)

I'll be picking up my pass too, woot!

[mmmk]

I'm headed up Wednesday with 5 others. Can't wait!

[jello24]

which runs are they opening? by the looks of it they only focused on the upper forks side of the mountain and didnt talk about the other mountain at all...

[Vangruver]

which runs are they opening? by the looks of it they only focused on the upper forks side of the mountain and didnt talk about the other mountain at all...

it will be the black mountain side with the focus on fork, and PGS, the run that mates to fork

they've done a LOT of off season ground grooming, so they have a small small base of about 20-30 cm's.

it's going to be fun, and will be good to snowboard the earliest in a bunch of years, but i want to wait till there's more snow. Wtih the forecast the way it is, I'd rather wait till friday.

[jello24]

shit shit shit cant wait to go up! ive been staring at the gear in my closet for far too long... cant wait to start putting that stuff on again...

[nismosx]

dammit told my boss i would go in to work early fml

[celica-g5]

Anyone going up tomorrow?? Only $24 and 20% off with the gold medal card. Everyone I know is going to be working tomorrow, so I might hit up Cypress myself for a few hours. Anyone else want to join me?

[sonick]

Anybody recommend a somewhat affordable set of goggles? Like $80 +/- $20?

I have a cheap pair but never ended up using it much coz I found it totally washed out the snow and I couldn't see the terrain/dips/contours where I was riding. Are more expensive ones better for this?

Is there anything I should look out for in particular?

[Vangruver]

Anybody recommend a somewhat affordable set of goggles? Like $80 +/- $20?

I have a cheap pair but never ended up using it much coz I found it totally washed out the snow and I couldn't see the terrain/dips/contours where I was riding. Are more expensive ones better for this?

Is there anything I should look out for in particular?

you want dragons?

Maybe the rogues?

Contours of the snow is attributed to lens color, not so much the lens shape itself. you can get away with flat lens but for optical clarity you'd want convex for sure.

I've had convex goggs, but i've always resorted back to my flat lens goggs because, i really don't care. but I think this year i might go with the dragon APX's

[sonick]

^ For mostly daytime riding at Cypress/Whistler, what lens colour do you recommend?

What kind of benefits for optical clarity does convex have? Less glare?

[Vangruver]

^ For mostly daytime riding at Cypress/Whistler, what lens colour do you recommend?

What kind of benefits for optical clarity does convex have? Less glare?

follow this chart, I'm not the right person to ask....i'm usually more concerned about how things look than how things function. I'll wear black chromed goggles in the fog, because I don't want people seeing my eyes.

http://www.rosasnow.com/uploads/images/Goggle-Lens-Chart-New.jpg

[celica-g5]

Anyone go up to cypress today? Finally found a buddy who wanted to go up on a work day! So worth the $20, even though there were only 2 runs, but the snow was good! Will definitely go back again this saturday!
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

[Vangruver]

Anyone go up to cypress today? Finally found a buddy who wanted to go up on a work day! So worth the $20, even though there were only 2 runs, but the snow was good! Will definitely go back again this saturday!
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

i'm a little uncertain about the forecast, rain is due for the next couple days.

[TOS'd]

Anyone go up to cypress today? Finally found a buddy who wanted to go up on a work day! So worth the $20, even though there were only 2 runs, but the snow was good! Will definitely go back again this saturday!
Posted via RS Mobile (http://www.revscene.net/forums/announcement.php?a=228)

Which runs were open?

[fishCak3s]

Anybody recommend a somewhat affordable set of goggles? Like $80 +/- $20?

I have a cheap pair but never ended up using it much coz I found it totally washed out the snow and I couldn't see the terrain/dips/contours where I was riding. Are more expensive ones better for this?

Is there anything I should look out for in particular?


All the stores on 4th are having sales. You might want to go in person to make sure they fit properly

I was looking for night riding goggles so I went this past weekend and tried on a lot of different ones. I ended up buying an oakley crowbar for $83 after tax.

[Death2Theft]

I got the zeal ones to cover all conditions :)

[sonick]

^ link?

[Amped]

Which runs were open?

Upper Maelle Ricker's (Upper Fork) and the ski-out down through Mid and Lower Jasey Jay

[fishCak3s]

^ link?


Selected styles of the Smith I/OS goggles are onsale at dogfunk.com

$200 here but a couple styles are onsale at $100

[Vangruver]

FYI

two of us are heading up tomorrow to ride for a few hours, and film and make an edit of our first day out.

Send me a message if you want to meet up.

[TOS'd]

FYI

two of us are heading up tomorrow to ride for a few hours, and film and make an edit of our first day out.

Send me a message if you want to meet up.

I might head up tmr, but unsure of the weather right now. =/

[Vangruver]

I might head up tmr, but unsure of the weather right now. =/

regardless of the weather, we just want to go play :)

[Death2Theft]

Zeal Eclipse SPPX Goggle - Polarized Photochromic from Backcountry.com (http://www.backcountry.com/zeal-eclipse-sppx-goggle-polarized)

and if u wana get crazy terminator style with gps
Zeal Transcend SPPX Goggle - Polarized Photochromic from Backcountry.com (http://www.backcountry.com/zeal-transcend-sppx-goggle)
^ link?

[fishCak3s]

How's the weather/condition up there today?

[celica-g5]

Terrible when I got up there at about 10:30. Foggy as hell and the line up at the chair lift was insane!! Me and a friend left as soon as we saw how bad it was. Not to mention that they reached their maximum capacity at around 11:15 and stopped selling lift tickets. I think I'll stay away from Cypress for at least the weekend.

[Death2Theft]

I didn't get up there till around 2 and it was hailing like crazy but 10 mins later it cleared up and was beeeeeaaaautiful! However I was doing back country.

[BrRsn]

Me and a group of friends want to learn how to board/ski, which mountain has the best classes/equipment rentals, and when would be the best day to go? Some of us know how to ski, some of us have zero experience, none of us know how to board. None of us have our own gear. Help RS? I got hooked last year, I thought it was fun as hell .. but I sucked. I really want to learn.

It would be cool if we could have a mixed class and be taught skiing or boarding at the same time.

[nismosx]

^^^^im willing to teach if you pay for my pass :D i wont run off ill actually stay and help a fellow rser
edit: cypress would be the best because they have a slow quad lift in the bunny hill best way to learn how to get on and off the chair lift safely

[Vangruver]

^^^^im willing to teach if you pay for my pass :D i wont run off ill actually stay and help a fellow rser
edit: cypress would be the best because they have a slow quad lift in the bunny hill best way to learn how to get on and off the chair lift safely

are you CASI certified to teach?

Today was GNAR. the coverage was much better than yesterday, the snow was falling HARD, and it's light and fluffy.

The freezing level has dropped signifigantly and will remain low for a while. With this rain we're seeing in the lower mainland, expect at least 15 cm over night.

Going up again with a few people again tomorrow.

[nismosx]

^^^^^no i am not certified in anyway im just throwing it out there ive taught some of my friends how to snowboard

[TOS'd]

are you CASI certified to teach?

Today was GNAR. the coverage was much better than yesterday, the snow was falling HARD, and it's light and fluffy.

The freezing level has dropped signifigantly and will remain low for a while. With this rain we're seeing in the lower mainland, expect at least 15 cm over night.

Going up again with a few people again tomorrow.

How were the lift lines?

[Vangruver]

How were the lift lines?

mellow, no where near the amount of people as saturday.

max wait, 10 minutes

[Vangruver]

BTW, it'd be a really really good idea to get some winter/snow tires on your ride now.

[TOS'd]

mellow, no where near the amount of people as saturday.

max wait, 10 minutes

you mean friday? lol, today is saturday!

[Vangruver]

you mean friday? lol, today is saturday!

damn that short work week.

i thought it was sunday all day.

yes, FRIDAY.

[Death2Theft]

Hmm i'm tempted to lug up my back country ski's tommorow to test out hollyburn.

[nismosx]

the line ups were painful

[Vangruver]

the line ups were painful

aww. you poor thing.

[jello24]

the line ups were painful

lol one reason why im holding off on not going up is the lineups. hopefully this forecasted mid-week dump can open the rest of the freaking mountain, and the other 2 mountains as well.

[Vangruver]

lol one reason why im holding off on not going up is the lineups. hopefully this forecasted mid-week dump can open the rest of the freaking mountain, and the other 2 mountains as well.

grouse is scheduled to open friday.

supposed to snow on the hills all week.

[Death2Theft]

Eh this coming weeks forecast went from like 10+ cm of snow to like 3cm. At this rate prob another two weeks before anything else opens.

[celica-g5]

Eh this coming weeks forecast went from like 10+ cm of snow to like 3cm. At this rate prob another two weeks before anything else opens.

Which forecast are you looking at?? I'm looking at the mid mountain Grouse forecast Grouse Mountain 6 Day Snow Forecast & Skiing Weather for 1053 m (http://www.snow-forecast.com/resorts/Grouse-Mountain/6day/mid) and it shows 19cm by Friday morning.

[Death2Theft]

Oh never been to grouse and dont plan on going.

[Vangruver]

Oh never been to grouse and dont plan on going.

take the forecasts from grouse as the best possible sign of what's to happen at seymour and cypress.

Grouse has the lowest peak height, and is in a valley. While the mountains are within a close prox of eachtoher, cypress and seymour will always get more snow than grouse will.

[Vangruver]

AND

whistler to open 6 days earlier

Whistler Blackcomb - Official Ski Resort Website - Whistler, BC, Canada (http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/index.htm)

[slowride]

Hey mr. snow guru! (aka vangruver :) ) Got any reccomended places to get boards waxed? I have 4 to wax , and 1 small repair on my libtech. Also do you wax your own or take them somewhere? I'm considering picking up wax/iron/scrapers/cleaner etc. , because with all those boards the money savings should add up :)

[Vangruver]

Hey mr. snow guru! (aka vangruver :) ) Got any reccomended places to get boards waxed? I have 4 to wax , and 1 small repair on my libtech. Also do you wax your own or take them somewhere? I'm considering picking up wax/iron/scrapers/cleaner etc. , because with all those boards the money savings should add up :)

you want a good job?

or do you want a machine job?

most places when they say they do a hot wax, it's with a machine that has a heated roller that just applies semi warm wax to your board. I know that the boardroom, and sport check? sport mart does hot wax, but i'm not sure if every tech there will provide a quality that you'd appreciate, as if you'd do it yourself. So it's good to ask the tech staff at any shop you take your board to, how long they've been working on gear for, and what their method is.

There is a thread that I started [look at my started threads] about how to hot wax your snowboard/skis. dig it up and read it, bump it up if you want to as well. It's a worthwhile read.

the absolute BEST place to get a hot wax done is at Vancouver Ski and Board services.

However, that being said. You can invest aprox 100+ on an iron, some plastic scrapers, a metal scraper [for base repair] some pads for polishing a base after waxing, and some ptex and go to town with your snowboards/skis

Annually, I invite about 5-10 of my snowboard crew over to my place to have a wax party. just another excuse to have people over, drink beers, bullshit about the season, and watch videos.

something to think about :)

[skiiipi]

you want a good job?

or do you want a machine job?

most places when they say they do a hot wax, it's with a machine that has a heated roller that just applies semi warm wax to your board. I know that the boardroom, and sport check? sport mart does hot wax, but i'm not sure if every tech there will provide a quality that you'd appreciate, as if you'd do it yourself. So it's good to ask the tech staff at any shop you take your board to, how long they've been working on gear for, and what their method is.

There is a thread that I started [look at my started threads] about how to hot wax your snowboard/skis. dig it up and read it, bump it up if you want to as well. It's a worthwhile read.

the absolute BEST place to get a hot wax done is at Vancouver Ski and Board services.

However, that being said. You can invest aprox 100+ on an iron, some plastic scrapers, a metal scraper [for base repair] some pads for polishing a base after waxing, and some ptex and go to town with your snowboards/skis

Annually, I invite about 5-10 of my snowboard crew over to my place to have a wax party. just another excuse to have people over, drink beers, bullshit about the season, and watch videos.

something to think about :)

i agree with you 100%
doing it yourself is the best way to learn and do a consistent job.

Barry at VSBS is the next best thing....or arguably the best thing.

Vangruver, do you work in the industry?

[Vangruver]

i agree with you 100%
doing it yourself is the best way to learn and do a consistent job.

Barry at VSBS is the next best thing....or arguably the best thing.

Vangruver, do you work in the industry?

lets just say i've been around the industry long enough to drink legally in the united states

[Death2Theft]

After ptexing/metal scraper/brush then applying wax after when I scrape the wax off i'm still getting more ptex than wax coming off...

[Vangruver]

After ptexing/metal scraper/brush then applying wax after when I scrape the wax off i'm still getting more ptex than wax coming off...

was that english?

i think i know what you're saying.

but my question is, are you using a metal scraper to remove wax?

[haymura]

i got a stupid question... im thinking of wearing my motorcycle helmet while snowboarding just cuz i feel like doing something stupid. is this allowed on the mountains or do they have rules against this? specifically whistler mountain.

[Vangruver]

i got a stupid question... im thinking of wearing my motorcycle helmet while snowboarding just cuz i feel like doing something stupid. is this allowed on the mountains or do they have rules against this? specifically whistler mountain.


No rules. Do what you want. A lot of boarderx racers where dot aproved open face helmets. And a few of old friends of mine that freecarve wear leathers.

Go nuts

*coming from the guy that wears jeans and a leather jacket ;)
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[Death2Theft]

Nope metal for ptex plastic for wax.
was that english?

i think i know what you're saying.

but my question is, are you using a metal scraper to remove wax?

[celica-g5]

Just a heads up boys and girls! Grouse is officially open tomorrow, and will be the first local mountain to offer night skiing/riding. I'm going to be up there with a couple others on sunday. Are you going to be hitting it up, Vangruver?
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[alex.w *//]

oh man saturday will be epic!

snow tonight, friday... and pure sunshine saturday, with no fog!

[E-DA9]

Anyone go up during the week? How's the conditions and crowd?

[alex.w *//]

Hey mr. snow guru! (aka vangruver :) ) Got any reccomended places to get boards waxed? I have 4 to wax , and 1 small repair on my libtech. Also do you wax your own or take them somewhere? I'm considering picking up wax/iron/scrapers/cleaner etc. , because with all those boards the money savings should add up :)

take it to these guys.. simply the best, and awesome prices too!

SKI & SNOWBOARD HOT WAX/TUNING/EDGE SHARPENING **SPECIAL** (http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/sks/2684492952.html)

[PeP]

*coming from the guy that wears jeans and a leather jacket ;)
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so you were the one in the winning Cypress video, in the red glasses.

[Vangruver]

so you were the one in the winning Cypress video, in the red glasses.

i see what you did there ;)

and yes, that would be me.

claim to fame being the first to win this contest. so i couldn't care less if i don't win this year.

however, having acquired a ft videographer and editor, and a ft photographer for this season's antics and acquiring sponsors to create silly stupid videos means I'll have more to show once we get more footage.

right now we've been having too much fun riding to film.

[TOS'd]

bought my pants, black jacket/grey pants look much better than black jacket/black pants.

[LC21]

Damn i need me some new bindings </3 or should i just get a new setup. Decisions.

[twitchyzero]

looking for new pants for boarding
i'm still a novice so i fall alot...i just need something that's 100% waterproof.

is 5K mm waterproofing enough? or should i go for 10K mm?

is it worth it to get one with the 3M Thinsulate feature?

i'm looking at oakley's 100% polyester snow pants

[sdubfid]

Bought my seasons pass to whistler then went home to visit my parents and they told me "we sold your skiis/boots/poles on craigslist last night for $25"

[sonick]

All the stores on 4th are having sales. You might want to go in person to make sure they fit properly

I was looking for night riding goggles so I went this past weekend and tried on a lot of different ones. I ended up buying an oakley crowbar for $83 after tax.

Went down to West 4th yesterday, picked up a pair of Oakley A-Frame in Pink Iridium for $75, not bad for Oakleys. The frame design wasn't my favourite, but for the price I can deal with it.

[Vangruver]

Hello from VGH acute emergency care!

Fractured my velvis yesterday and have been sleeping my day away here.

Look like I'll be riding in 6-8 weeks
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[OTG-ZR2]

Hello from VGH acute emergency care!

Fractured my velvis yesterday and have been sleeping my day away here.

Look like I'll be riding in 6-8 weeks
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Get well soon!

[TOS'd]

Hello from VGH acute emergency care!

Fractured my velvis yesterday and have been sleeping my day away here.

Look like I'll be riding in 6-8 weeks
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=/

Get well soon

[kevin7352]

Hey guys I've been boarding for 3 seasons now and I'm finally in the market for a snowboard set.
I'm 5'6 145lbs shoe size 8.5. So, as suggested by a couple calculators, I'll need a board ~150cm high.
Not looking for anything fancy. But a good quality brand is preferable. maybe under $200 for the whole set?
Not picky on freestyle/free ride. Just want a good basic board so I can stop renting.
PM me if you or someone you know has a set for sale! Thanks

[Renxo]

Just type in 150 snowboard on craigslist n browse :p
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[TOS'd]

Hey guys I've been boarding for 3 seasons now and I'm finally in the market for a snowboard set.
I'm 5'6 145lbs shoe size 8.5. So, as suggested by a couple calculators, I'll need a board ~150cm high.
Not looking for anything fancy. But a good quality brand is preferable. maybe under $200 for the whole set?
Not picky on freestyle/free ride. Just want a good basic board so I can stop renting.
PM me if you or someone you know has a set for sale! Thanks

You can also check stores on west 4th. Sometimes they have board/binding sets for around 250 brand new, so that could be an option as well if you dont find anything on cl.

Anyone hitting up seymour on Friday? I think opening is supposed to be sometime around there. If not then ill be at cypress.

[GabAlmighty]

Can't wait until after exams... Whistler is going to be my bitch.

[Renxo]

Was looking at some boot info came across a great guide with all the lacing systems n such.

Dogfunk.com - Snowboard Boot Buyer's Guide from Dogfunk.com (http://www.dogfunk.com/dogfunk/dc/667/Dogfunk-Snowboard-Boot-Buyers-Guide.html)

What do you guys prefer? I have a pair of ride boots for 8 years... Time for an upgrade :D edit I don't ride park at all just cruise with my friends for the most part.
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[LYC]

I've always preferred standard lacing but thats just me. It's getting harder and harder to find boots with standard laces though.

[skiiipi]

Traditional is best to go as you can customize your lace pattern, introduce zone lacing, reduce or enhance stiffness of the boot, and also modify your ankle hold based on how you lace it.

This is obviously at a higher level, but large amount of pro-riders still use traditional lacing.
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[sonick]

Anybody have links or guides on different lacing techniques?

[PeP]

vangruver: whoa! that sucks about your accident, bummer.

[jello24]

What do you guys prefer? I have a pair of ride boots for 8 years... Time for an upgrade :D edit I don't ride park at all just cruise with my friends for the most part.
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My boots use standard laces. I was just never interested in the speed lacing technologies. Never even bothered to look at BOAs and such. Besides if the laces snap (and they look like they're about to...) they're probably cheaper to replace than BOA cables.

[Vangruver]

vangruver: whoa! that sucks about your accident, bummer.

its minor, just a couple small fractures where the femur meets the pelvis. not going to let this stop me from going snowboarding this season!

[skiiipi]

Anybody have links or guides on different lacing techniques?

I don't have any images or guides, but if u go to any snowboard shop and ask one of the resident boot fitters, they should be able to show you a few tricks, like the pretzel and the double pretzel to get better heel hold.
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[LP700-4]

Hey guys, im looking to get into snowboarding, gonna be purchasing my first board soon.....

Any tips? Is buying an older board okay?

[skiiipi]

Hey guys, im looking to get into snowboarding, gonna be purchasing my first board soon.....

Any tips? Is buying an older board okay?


Sportchek has the K2 anagram on sale for $159.99 this week from $319.99
Fantastic deal, its got catch free rocker which will make learning to ride a bit easier
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[GabAlmighty]

When I used to snowboard I think I had that internally ankle support thing where you just reefed on it to secure your ankle within the boot then did the traditional laces up on top of it. I was never a fan of having a bulge down on top of your toe or increased "sensitivety" for turning and the same goes for gas pedals, wasn't a fan.

[Renxo]

K2 Anagram Snowboard 2011 - SportChek.ca (http://www.sportchek.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=11835589&cp=11124936.12392172)

159 sale on now... I'm thinking of buying one myself... what is this board BAD for? It can't be great for everything... I'm wondering what downsides would this board have compared to like ~$500 Burton board? weight? flex? core issue?

[skiiipi]

K2 Anagram Snowboard 2011 - SportChek.ca (http://www.sportchek.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=11835589&cp=11124936.12392172)

159 sale on now... I'm thinking of buying one myself... what is this board BAD for? It can't be great for everything... I'm wondering what downsides would this board have compared to like ~$500 Burton board? weight? flex? core issue?

It is more of an entry level board
Not going to be as stiff or as responsive as say a burton custom
However it is a great learning board
It has minimal rocker with a mostly flat profile, it is not a "deep pow" board.

Overall it is a fantastic deal for $160
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[Renxo]

155 or 161 cm board? I'm 6'0 185lbs ish gonna buy it :D

after watching this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcL8vwIWk2U

I think i'll get the 161 :o


edit: Wtf its sold out already -.-

[skiiipi]

155 or 161 cm board? I'm 6'0 185lbs ish gonna buy it :D

after watching this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcL8vwIWk2U

I think i'll get the 161 :o


edit: Wtf its sold out already -.-

We still have lots in stores
And I'm sure most stores will too
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[Renxo]

oh, k thanks I guess I'll hit Guildford Mall tomorrow morning..thanks Skiipi!

[skiiipi]

oh, k thanks I guess I'll hit Guildford Mall tomorrow morning..thanks Skiipi!

Good luck! I would reccomend you call around first before heading out.
We had some 161s this afternoon when I left work (in richmond)
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[Renxo]

yeah that sounds like a good idea... lol I assume they can put em on hold :)

[skiiipi]

yeah that sounds like a good idea... lol I assume they can put em on hold :)

Unfortunately I doubt any store would put the black friday ad items on hold for you, but I could be wrong.
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[Renxo]

hmm oh yea.. fuk calling then lol line up!

[Renxo]

got it nice and early :) was only two left a 155 and a 161 i snagged.... the worker said people went in yesterday and bought a lot O_O
so rule of thumb...if you want a sale at sportscheck go the day before two hours before the store closes..lol

[Vangruver]

Nice work! There's no better feeling than getting something for a good price! Any snowsport you partake in can provide you a great thrill even if its not on the best gear. Fact remains, not every pro rider will opt for the top level snowboard or ski for their uses. They generally choose whatsbest suited for the terrain they're riding!

Let us know how that snowboard performs, the best way you can.
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[Death2Theft]

Why do they run the big tracked machines on mountains that arn't yet open making it all bumpy and choppy?

[Vangruver]

Why do they run the big tracked machines on mountains that arn't yet open making it all bumpy and choppy?

they are called groomers. and their intention is to level the surface of the snow and to aerate it to become more moisture induced. With more moisture within the snow, the snow will then create more of a hard pack base on it.

those groomers seem like big heavy machines, but truthfully they exert such little pressure onto the snow due to their big tracks that sometimes they are rendered unable at times.

[celica-g5]

Anyone planning to hit up grouse tomorrow?
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[slowride]

Will probably be heading to grouse tonite, around 5 or 6 till closin time. Hope it doesn't get too icy :P Anyone goin to whistler this weekend? calling for big dumps saturday!

[sonick]

Hit up cypress today, beautiful day, :fuckyea:

[celica-g5]

Yeah, went to Cypress instead. I agree with sonick. What an EPIC day!!

[death_blossom]

you make the call.

cypress has more terrain, more parking, more lifts.

but it also has more idiots, more idiots, and more idiots.
I'm amused by this comment. but I'd like to know how people act like "idiots" on the mountain. maybe throw some "rules of conduct" out there so ppl can follow along.

[saveth]

The only idiots I have ever seen on the mountain are the groups that sit in a line on a run and those people are on every mountain.
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[JSilver]

Everyone sits on the mountain, just don't sit in the god damn centre of the runs.

[jello24]

today i just found out that a 15K rated jacket cant stand up to a vancouver rainfall... spent 2 hours on Cypress and was soaked to the base layer after the 3rd chairlift up, even when wrapped with a plastic poncho, which is strange since water didnt penetrate my 8K rated pants....

well, time to invest in a Gore-Tex jacket....

[Full`Throttle]

today i just found out that a 15K rated jacket cant stand up to a vancouver rainfall... spent 2 hours on Cypress and was soaked to the base layer after the 3rd chairlift up, even when wrapped with a plastic poncho, which is strange since water didnt penetrate my 8K rated pants....

well, time to invest in a Gore-Tex jacket....

nothing, short of rubber, will stop water from eventually penetrating. Even Gore-tex. It just takes longer to get through some materials than others.

[OTG-ZR2]

today i just found out that a 15K rated jacket cant stand up to a vancouver rainfall... spent 2 hours on Cypress and was soaked to the base layer after the 3rd chairlift up, even when wrapped with a plastic poncho, which is strange since water didnt penetrate my 8K rated pants....

well, time to invest in a Gore-Tex jacket....


The water resistance will fade over time if its an older jacket. You may need to wash and 'refresh' the water resistant coating on your jacket. Especially if its something you wear often. There is special soaps/cleaners to use. Comor sells them, other places should carry them as well.

[RRxtar]

are you all boarders or does anyone ski?

I skied for 11 years when I was younger. Boarded for about 4 years recently but Im really thinking about giving skiing a go again.

[Pooface55]

Everyone sits on the mountain, just don't sit in the god damn centre of the runs.

And below the crest of a hill

[Vangruver]

I'm amused by this comment. but I'd like to know how people act like "idiots" on the mountain. maybe throw some "rules of conduct" out there so ppl can follow along.

you want to know the details?

okay. lets begin.

people that haven't the skill or ability to get on or off the chairlift.

people that haven't the skill or ability to make connecting turns, yet will blaze past you on a run with no coherent ability to stop. Ultimately taking down innocent bystanders. Seen it happen, had it happen to me actually.

[it's been said before] people that stop in a row, crossing a run waiting for their friends. It's completely understandable that if someone is hurt they have the right of way to be where they are. Someone can come assist, as injured people shouldn't be moved. Pull over to the side of a run, or if there's a sign in the middle of the run, pull behind or around it. Make it easier for others to get around you.

people that don't look before they leap, that can be said about jumps, cliffs, even little rolling hills.

people that don't stop to help others when someone IS in fact injured. My accident for example.....I fell hard. Hard enough not to be moved. not one person stopped till my gf stopped someone personally. I was sitting in agony for 5+ minutes watching people slide by.

people with no park etiquette. Call your drops, ensure that the landing has been cleared before you go ahead and drop into a jump/box/rail. Unless you're timing it with someone else, you should never drop right after another person.

people that don't look up and behind them. Yes it's the person behind's fault when a collision occurs, but fact of the matter is, when someone is making their own way down a run minding their own business, try your best not to get into their way. It's happened to me before. Where I was both parties. I'm not ashamed to admit I was at fault.

simple common sense can be had, just to ensure that people everywhere can have a good time.

just sayin.

[Death2Theft]

I am willing to bet money the people that dont look out for others or have any etiquette are also the same people who bike around as if the rules of the road dont apply to them.

[LC21]

Anyone have a place to recommend for basic tune ups for chipping/edges/filling/wax?
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[skiiipi]

Anyone have a place to recommend for basic tune ups for chipping/edges/filling/wax?
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Vancouver ski and board services
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[LC21]

Vancouver ski and board services
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How much am i looking at for repairs/tuneups?

Edit: damn shoulda went to sportchek, way cheaper

[haymura]

i find cypress snow very hard packed and hurts if you bail. Ever since i went up to whistler and big white, ive never looked back at going to cypress. anyone else feel the same way?

[saveth]

You go on the wrong days.
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[Vangruver]

i find cypress snow very hard packed and hurts if you bail. Ever since i went up to whistler and big white, ive never looked back at going to cypress. anyone else feel the same way?

you're NEVER going to find the conditions like big white or whistler, for the simple reason that the elevation of either mountain compared to cypress is totally different.

unless the freezing level stays at 1-200 meters at all times, the north shore mountains will always have cyclical conditions.

Nice sunny day like today? it' going to be soft and fun till the night falls, then when it gets dark, boom, out comes the hard pack of death.

Lets face it, you got spoiled with big white and whistler. and now you're coming back to local hills that have weather change every hour. Face the facts, unless you're willing to dedicate your season to big resort like hills, be happy with the north shore mountains.

[LYC]

Thought I would share a little vid I put together from today. First real pow day we've had in Japan.

Niseko POW December,1/2011 - YouTube

[PeP]

^sweet pow! i like the retro get up.

[haymura]

you're NEVER going to find the conditions like big white or whistler, for the simple reason that the elevation of either mountain compared to cypress is totally different.

unless the freezing level stays at 1-200 meters at all times, the north shore mountains will always have cyclical conditions.

Nice sunny day like today? it' going to be soft and fun till the night falls, then when it gets dark, boom, out comes the hard pack of death.

Lets face it, you got spoiled with big white and whistler. and now you're coming back to local hills that have weather change every hour. Face the facts, unless you're willing to dedicate your season to big resort like hills, be happy with the north shore mountains.



very true! from the first day of learning snowboarding i was treated to whistler conditions. I tried cypress a few times and that actually made me decide to quit snowboarding after i bailed real hard and dislocated my elbow. it is not till someone took me to whistler and big white that i decided to go boarding again.
guess i have to make an effort to travel to enjoy boarding or wait till it snows hard in cypress then its fresh pow.

But i am curious, im sure most of you guys have been to whistler/big white and cypress before. so does that mean when you decide to go to cypress it is because of the convenience, distance, and the mindset of "yea it'll do" rather than because you actually like the mountain?

[terryjai]

ahhhh...i'm waiting for some pow pow to ride on......seymour for night ski anyone?? tomorrow night that is