[saveth]

I'll only go to whistler on weekdays. I don't want to pay almost 100 bucks to wait in a chairlift line on weekends. I'd rather go to baker on a weekend.
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[AzNightmare]

Damn. I'll wait until I'm better before I go up to Whistler.

I was thinking of getting a cypress gold card.
How long does a typical season last?
I'll probably be staying on Cypress majority of the season.
This is just my first season, and the blue runs there are about right for me.

btw, do any of you ever go by yourself? :alone:
Like is it generally safe, or is there some code where you should always "buddy-up" when up on the mountain in case you fly off a cliff or something?

[TOS'd]

Damn. I'll wait until I'm better before I go up to Whistler.

I was thinking of getting a cypress gold card.
How long does a typical season last?
I'll probably be staying on Cypress majority of the season.
This is just my first season, and the blue runs there are about right for me.

btw, do any of you ever go by yourself? :alone:
Like is it generally safe, or is there some code where you should always "buddy-up" when up on the mountain in case you fly off a cliff or something?

Season usually goes till mid march or something like that.
If you use the gold medal card like twice you already save money compared to paying full price two times.

Sometimes I like going alone just to do some cruising at cypress, longer runs compared to seymour which i have a seasons pass.

It's totally safe going alone if you stay inbounds, although some may argue going off the beaten path is still safe alone, for a beginner like you its probably best you stay on the paths.

[saveth]

I've gone to cypress alone on weekdays. It's actually pretty fun to just cruise by yourself and not have to wait for anyone.
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[XplicitLuder]

That's the one thing I enjoyed up at whistler. Since everyone left me I pok my time and tried new stuff
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[Vangruver]

Damn. I'll wait until I'm better before I go up to Whistler.

I was thinking of getting a cypress gold card.
How long does a typical season last?
I'll probably be staying on Cypress majority of the season.
This is just my first season, and the blue runs there are about right for me.

btw, do any of you ever go by yourself? :alone:
Like is it generally safe, or is there some code where you should always "buddy-up" when up on the mountain in case you fly off a cliff or something?

Seymour and cypress go till mid april. Grouse sometimes goes beyond that for downhill.

Seymour and cypress have to negotiate the terms of usage with the BC parks board for the area they lease for downhill/cross country, and while they can operate beyond mid april, they generally don't due to lack of enthusiasm from the public.

There has only been a couple years in the last 15 that had the season extended. One year in particular was the season of 1998/1999, where the snowbase was so massive, cypress and seymour extended their downhill operation till the beginning of june.

if you're confident in your abilities and only plan to stick to marked blue or green trails, by all means go up on your own. i have always gone by myself, unless i plan on heading up with friends. I have always found that you'll meet someone on the chair. Everyone is there to enjoy the same thing you are.

If you want to lap the terrain park, you'll always find someone that with either tag along with you, or you can tag along with. It's really easy to make new friends on the hill.

If you plan on being an idiot [case in point Sebastien Boucher, who went out of bounds on purpose to allegedly alleviate stress of a friend passing] Then find other like minded idiots and then buddy up.

Read more about that dick here Cypress Mountain Snowboarder Rescued From Out Of Bounds Area (http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2012/12/23/cypress-mountain-snowboarder-rescue_n_2354171.html)

[daggon]

Anyone been up to Cypress lately?
How's the snow like?

I've been spoiled with pow this year... so... you know...

[westopher]

I was up grouse yesterday. It was fucking FIRM. It hasn't snowed more than a couple cms in the last 2 weeks so its pretty much awful. I can't imagine its much different up cypress.

[melloman]

Seymour was pretty good last Saturday.. Hitting Cypress tomorrow so I can check in after that. :badpokerface:

[TOS'd]

Hasn't really snowed for the past week. Snow predicted for Wednesday.

[GabAlmighty]

All the mountains are hurtin bad right now, didn't make it to Whistler and i'm not too dissapointed haha.

I'm going up to Hemlock tonight though, anybody else headed up?

[GabAlmighty]

To prove I actually do ski, packed for Hemlock with ski essentials; skis and a 24 case.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/555167_10152425226410004_1415167500_n.jpg

[TOS'd]

lol PBR

[shawnly1000]

News for winter thirteen winter fourteen thread

http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/~/media/48d3b8089ffb4a96a848af69498c4e1e.ashx?crystal.jpg

http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/~/media/257cd9e15a724de09306a67328f4e7b4.ashx?adam.jpg

Whistler Blackcomb - New Lifts Announcement (http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/the-mountain/new-lifts/index.aspx?crmcontact=7000511&crmnws=ROG_WB_NWS_01_E1_130118)

[roastpuff]

Anyone been up to Cypress lately?
How's the snow like?

I've been spoiled with pow this year... so... you know...
Went up yesterday night. It's hardpack. And I mean hard. There's softer sections but it's pretty hard most places and it can get icy on certain trails. Kind of reminds me of spring skiing. I had fun though, basically ripped it up and down and carved.

News for winter thirteen winter fourteen thread

http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/~/media/48d3b8089ffb4a96a848af69498c4e1e.ashx?crystal.jpg

http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/~/media/257cd9e15a724de09306a67328f4e7b4.ashx?adam.jpg

Whistler Blackcomb - New Lifts Announcement (http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/the-mountain/new-lifts/index.aspx?crmcontact=7000511&crmnws=ROG_WB_NWS_01_E1_130118)
Stoked... hopefully this reduces lift lines at Whistler.

[TOS'd]

Stoked... hopefully this reduces lift lines at Whistler.
And hopefully this doesn't increase the price..

[artmotion]

And hopefully this doesn't increase the price..

Yeah I was just talking to it with my buddy and honestly, if it was any higher than it already is, I probably wouldn't go anymore. Between the gas it takes to get there, how long it takes to drive there (I live in Ladner) and the price of the lift tickets and food, I'm already pretty reluctant to go there without staying a night.

[jello24]

Anyone been up to Cypress lately?
How's the snow like?

I've been spoiled with pow this year... so... you know...

I was up at Cypress on Thurs and from the runs I ran:
Collins: hard pack, ice on some sections
Horizon: Ice
Sky Chair: Ice
Rainbow: Sit on your ass and slide down cause, you guessed it, ICE.
Midway Chair: Smoothed out ice for the Nancy Greene Kid Racers.

...basically, powder hounds should stay away from Cypress, cause fresh snow ain't coming to that hill until Wednesday at the earliest forecast.

[XplicitLuder]

Gonna be on my way to cypress in a bit. I don't mind ice , but too much ice sucks ;(
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[Vangruver]

I was up at Cypress on Thurs and from the runs I ran:
Collins: hard pack, ice on some sections
Horizon: Ice
Sky Chair: Ice
Rainbow: Sit on your ass and slide down cause, you guessed it, ICE.
Midway Chair: Smoothed out ice for the Nancy Greene Kid Racers.

...basically, powder hounds should stay away from Cypress, cause fresh snow ain't coming to that hill until Wednesday at the earliest forecast.

You're referring to night riding aren't you? Because during the day it's been hovering at 0 to +1 which has given the hills a nice layer of soft pack. Really really fun

[jello24]

You're referring to night riding aren't you? Because during the day it's been hovering at 0 to +1 which has given the hills a nice layer of soft pack. Really really fun

Word. I only ride night cause of work. Unfortunately that means conditions aren't the same as they are at the start of the day.

[XplicitLuder]

Fuckin bailed hard in my tailbone ;(
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[rexsomnii]

I'm working raven chair today at cypress. If you're here come say hi :)
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[XplicitLuder]

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[westopher]

I'm fucked. Looks like shoulder surgery for me. Gonna take 2 weeks off, then try and ride few days of mellow pow runs if the weather cooperates then it may be season over. If I can't hit jumps and theres no pow, I don't even want to fucking ride. SO fucking bitter right now.

[TOS'd]

^ shit man, that sucks! hopefully you heal up alright.


anyone planning on going to either seymour or cypress on friday? i might check out seymour during the morning until early afternoon.

[XplicitLuder]

i wanna go cypress saturday...anyone d ? im noob :fullofwin:

[TOS'd]

fuuuuu, okay i might be down for saturday as well. will it be super busy though?

[XplicitLuder]

dunno and dont care :P i went up ..saturday with gf and melloman + gf, and we went at like..9am to about 2pm and it wasnt too bad actually. i think the fog scared a lot of ppl tho

[TOS'd]

ill be the person :alone:

[GabAlmighty]

The mountains need some serious snow... I really want to go to Whistler this weekend but I can't justify it if they don't get any snow.

[RCubed]

going cypress sunday :)

[artmotion]

^ shit man, that sucks! hopefully you heal up alright.


anyone planning on going to either seymour or cypress on friday? i might check out seymour during the morning until early afternoon.

If I'm not too busy, I might head up to Seymour. I've been so busy the past few months that I haven't even picked up my season's pass yet :(

[rexsomnii]

Look for me on Raven chair if you guys come out that way ;)

other than that..

http://www.snow-forecast.com/resorts/Cypress-Mountain/6day/mid

Friday night is when it dumps.. so saturday will be beautiful !!

[TOS'd]

If I'm not too busy, I might head up to Seymour. I've been so busy the past few months that I haven't even picked up my season's pass yet :(

Friday? And holy crap still havent picked up season's pass?!

[ziggyx]

If I'm not too busy, I might head up to Seymour. I've been so busy the past few months that I haven't even picked up my season's pass yet :(

Friday? And holy crap still havent picked up season's pass?!

lol i picked mine up like 2 weeks ago... -__-

tried the super noob terrain park,I was doing okay until my last run. Told myself its the last run make it good but I ended up bailing on one of the boxes and now my ass hurts to the point where I cant even sit haha.

[artmotion]

Friday? And holy crap still havent picked up season's pass?!

Yeah I'm not sure though cause I might have to go pick some stuff up in PoCo and I don't think they open on the weekend. And I know... I missed out on some really good riding conditions :QQ:

lol i picked mine up like 2 weeks ago... -__-

tried the super noob terrain park,I was doing okay until my last run. Told myself its the last run make it good but I ended up bailing on one of the boxes and now my ass hurts to the point where I cant even sit haha.

That's why you never call last run!

[XplicitLuder]

going cypress sunday :)

Leggo Saturday ;D
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[TOS'd]

^ Dont forget about me!

[RCubed]

Leggo Saturday ;D
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Work sat! =(

[XplicitLuder]

^ Dont forget about me!

Hah you d to go?

@rcubed : ;(
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[TOS'd]

Yea, ill probably go friday to seymour. Cruise a bit alone or if ziggyx/artmotion decide to go up. And then Saturday i can join you and whoever else at cypress.

[XplicitLuder]

Kk well haven't really asked anyone else so just us 2 for now. May ask my cousin if he wants to come
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[ziggyx]

That's why you never call last run!

i'll keep that in mind for next time haha


Yea, ill probably go friday to seymour. Cruise a bit alone or if ziggyx/artmotion decide to go up. And then Saturday i can join you and whoever else at cypress.

Wish I could but friday's suck for me this school semester. It's my last semester and even though I'm only taking 2 courses + capstone project my friday schedule 11-12 then another class 5-7pm :okay:

[TOS'd]

:okay: ill either solo or just go saturday then. you should come on saturday!

[rexsomnii]

Anyone wanna hit up Whistler during the week next week?

Preferably mon, tues, wednesday or thursday. ?

Let me know asap if you wanna get a 2 for 1 lift ticket deal!

I'll be picking up some vouchers tmrw for $15.

[saveth]

Where do you get these vouchers?
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[TOS'd]

You can find them on craigslist, theres always people trying to get rid of their 2-1 vouchers.

[saveth]

But where are they getting them from?
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[celica-g5]

The mountains need some serious snow... I really want to go to Whistler this weekend but I can't justify it if they don't get any snow.

I just got back from Cypress right now. Gotta be one of my best days this season!! No line ups, and fresh POW everywhere!!!

[TOS'd]

I just got back from Cypress right now. Gotta be one of my best days this season!! No line ups, and fresh POW everywhere!!!

Saturday!

[westopher]

Does anyone know if seymour does anything like the grouse Y2play pass, like where you can get an earlybird pass and ride the rest of the year closer to the end of the season. I've done my time at grouse, and it just isn't all that awesome. The park is nothing like it was years previous too, and I know seymour kills it, and also heard cypress stepped it up this year. Grouse is running backwards it seems.

[rexsomnii]

So Celica-g5 and I are planning a trip to whistler on the 30th or 31st. Not sure on where to post the meet event but I guess we'll start one here for now and copy it over to another thread if interests peaks.

Let's make this our first official 2013 Whistler snow meet.

Date: January 30 or 31st. TBD

What to bring:

Yo gopros and contours.
Yourself

So let me start it off... Here we goooooo

1. Rexsomnii
2. Johnrb
3.
4.
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[GabAlmighty]

I do have thursdays and fridays off, if I don't book a flight i'm in

Date: January 30 or 31st. TBD

What to bring:

Yo gopros and contours.
Yourself

So let me start it off... Here we goooooo

1. Rexsomnii
2. Johnrb
3. GabAlmighty (maybe hopefully)
4.

[TOS'd]

I have school :(

No go for me.

[Gh0stRider]

working until 7am...no go for me

[artmotion]

Does anyone know if seymour does anything like the grouse Y2play pass, like where you can get an earlybird pass and ride the rest of the year closer to the end of the season. I've done my time at grouse, and it just isn't all that awesome. The park is nothing like it was years previous too, and I know seymour kills it, and also heard cypress stepped it up this year. Grouse is running backwards it seems.
I think Seymour usually offers a spring pass for $99 at some point.

Anybody heading up to Seymour today? I think I might head up in a bit by myself :alone:Lots of fresh snow and no lift lines!

[TOS'd]

^ go tmr too!

[TOS'd]

hey artmotion, how were the conditions at seymour today?

[artmotion]

hey artmotion, how were the conditions at seymour today?

Pretty sick. The snow really started to pick up around 4-5. I think there was probably about 2-3 inches on my car after being parked for 3 hours. Tomorrow will be sick. Didn't hit anything in the park but everything looked like it was in good shape.

[TOS'd]

^ Sweet, hopefully I can wake up tmr morning!

[ziggyx]

:okay: ill either solo or just go saturday then. you should come on saturday!

hmmmmm maybe, I have plans but they're not for sure yet. I'll text you if I do go.

[shawnly1000]

Whistler Blackcomb is offering 50% off full day Lift Tickets on Feb 11 for residents of BC. BC residents with a Winter 2012.13 EDGE card OR 15 Day Pass can load this offer directly to their card/pass.

Whistler Blackcomb - BC Family Date - Validation (http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/events-and-activities/events-calendar/events/bc-gate-page.aspx?crmcontact=7000511&crmnws=CRM_WB_NWS_09_E1_130123_EDGE)
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[artmotion]

Whistler Blackcomb is offering 50% off full day Lift Tickets on Feb 11 for residents of BC. BC residents with a Winter 2012.13 EDGE card OR 15 Day Pass can load this offer directly to their card/pass.

Whistler Blackcomb - BC Family Date - Validation (http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/events-and-activities/events-calendar/events/bc-gate-page.aspx?crmcontact=7000511&crmnws=CRM_WB_NWS_09_E1_130123_EDGE)
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Sounds like it'll end up being busy....
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[XplicitLuder]

well if anyone is going cypress tmrrow shoot me a pm with ur # and ill txt you later tonight maybe.

and tosd if we gonna go txt me ur # again lol lost it a while ago, if not ill just go myself and see how it is to ride alone :)

[GabAlmighty]

Hittin Whis tomorrow. They got some snow this week so it should be good.

[henry604]

Just wondering what your set up/gear this year is.. Anybody buy anything new?

[XplicitLuder]

apart from k2 Hurrithane bindings, which i bought new, the board i got off CL and sims jacket new from sportchek and same as SCOTT goggles.

then again, this is all new to me hahahah

[TOS'd]

well if anyone is going cypress tmrrow shoot me a pm with ur # and ill txt you later tonight maybe.

and tosd if we gonna go txt me ur # again lol lost it a while ago, if not ill just go myself and see how it is to ride alone :)
sry, something came up and i dont think i can make it tmr. wont be worth having to leave early :/ :(

[XplicitLuder]

Ahh okay. Well solo riding it is :p
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[XplicitLuder]

It was snowing beautiful at cypress. Too bad I had to re-route or else id get stuck. Fuck :( anyways I'm at grouse
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[gloors]

finally get to use my new gear tmr :D so exciteddd. first run of the year for me :okay:

[celica-g5]

I do have thursdays and fridays off, if I don't book a flight i'm in

Date: January 30 or 31st. TBD

What to bring:

Yo gopros and contours.
Yourself

So let me start it off... Here we goooooo

1. Rexsomnii
2. Johnrb
3. GabAlmighty (maybe hopefully)
4. Celica-g5
5. Celica-g5's guest

[Simplex123]

I haven't been to Whistler in a long while. So I'm just wondering, for you money conscious boarder/skiers is it really worth going up for a day trip or one night stay? Last time I went they still had night riding. Now they're only opened 8:30-3:30. That's pretty weak.. 1 day of Whistler equals to 2 FULL Cypress days where I can take my time and stay there 9AM-10PM if I really wanted to. The drive is also much longer compared to Cypress (almost 3x the distance for me). Is the Whistler experience that much better?

I'm also thinking about Mount Baker instead of Whistler. Anyone stay the night there before? How is the drive?

[RCubed]

Anyone up at cypress tomorrow?

[westopher]

I haven't been to Whistler in a long while. So I'm just wondering, for you money conscious boarder/skiers is it really worth going up for a day trip or one night stay? Last time I went they still had night riding. Now they're only opened 8:30-3:30. That's pretty weak.. 1 day of Whistler equals to 2 FULL Cypress days where I can take my time and stay there 9AM-10PM if I really wanted to. The drive is also much longer compared to Cypress (almost 3x the distance for me). Is the Whistler experience that much better?

I'm also thinking about Mount Baker instead of Whistler. Anyone stay the night there before? How is the drive?
Do you want a mini vacation? If so its nice getting out of the city and getting to light it up after a day of riding in whistler. Lots of things to consider. If whistler hasn't got snow recently, and it isn't going to be sunny spring like conditions, fuck that, but if the weather is awesome, it will be great. Weekends are packed, but if everything is open and there is new snow I'd say its worth it. Also, I don't know about you, but I'm a guy who has ridden 35+ days a year since I was 11, 16 years ago, and there is no way even when I was in the best shape I could handle riding 13 hours, even stamina aside, unless it was the most epic of days it would be boring.
Now baker....Baker is unreal. It rarely is busy, its cheaper than whistler (by half) has amazing snow and couldn't be a better day to spend a day, if the weather cooperates. As far as a mini vacation though, if you can't get a cabin, staying in bellingham isn't exactly relaxing, its just boring. But cheap beer is nice. Basically what it all comes down to, follow the weather, check snow forecasts, then decide what sort of trip you want to take and the money you want to spend based on that.

[Simplex123]

Yeah I would never be able to do 13 hours either but I'm just putting it out there. I'm still researching Mount Baker and although the hours of operation are about the same as Whistler it seems very promising and much cheaper! I think there is a place called Glacier 20 minutes down the mountain where there are a lot of lodges/cabins. We're a group of 6 so entertainment in the area isn't that much of a problem.
This place looks decent Baker Accommodations | Home (http://bakeraccommodations.com/index.html)

[westopher]

Sick dude! You will have so much fun with a cabin and a posse.

[Vangruver]

I agree. While the local mountains are easy to pull 8+ hour days, anything that involves a run that has massive vertical decent will just destroy stamina.

It's SO tough to be able to pull a 6 hour day at a resort style mountain. The runs, the waiting on the lift lines, the lift up and waiting on people make for you body to relax too often, lactic acid build up and all sorts of things to cause fatigue.

My opinion on a getaway of sorts, does involve a weekend, but it's a worthwhile one at that. And that's anything within the interior. Sunpeaks and Bigwhite are at the top of my list.

You can find lift and accommodation packages that rival the most economical options of whistler, and the mountains there offer so much of a diversity that you won't get bored. Add to the fact that the temp is usually MUCH MUCH colder than the coastal mountains means great snow to be had regardless if the sun is shining or not.

The only downside i can see is the 4+ hour drive to and from the resorts.

[ziggyx]

I went to take a look at some snowboard shorts today since the last time I went I fell on my ass and hurt my tail bone pretty bad lol. I looked at the Protec and Red protective shorts and noticed the padding on the shorts seem pretty hard.

How much would they really help if I were to fall on my ass again if I had these shorts?

[XplicitLuder]

I went to take a look at some snowboard shorts today since the last time I went I fell on my ass and hurt my tail bone pretty bad lol. I looked at the Protec and Red protective shorts and noticed the padding on the shorts seem pretty hard.

How much would they really help if I were to fall on my ass again if I had these shorts?
Man the fuck up! Lol shit happens man, not worth spending the $$. Fell hard on my tailbone last Saturday (not yesterday) and was out for a good 10min on the snow cus I cudnt move. Almost got patrol to take me off lol but I was ok to go after , and went boarding yesterday ad pulled my groin when I fell on my tailbone again ;/ been sore as fuck. You don't need that stuff IMO, you'll learn not to fall when it hurts too much haha
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[Vangruver]

Man the fuck up! Lol shit happens man, not worth spending the $$. Fell hard on my tailbone last Saturday (not yesterday) and was out for a good 10min on the snow cus I cudnt move. Almost got patrol to take me off lol but I was ok to go after , and went boarding yesterday ad pulled my groin when I fell on my tailbone again ;/ been sore as fuck. You don't need that stuff IMO, you'll learn not to fall when it hurts too much haha
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you're kidding right?

I have a pair of padded shorts, and they protect the tail bone, your hip bones and other vital areas that you might hit when you fall.

I wear them 9 out 10 times, and especially on hard packed days on the hill. And especially when i'm jumping.

yes they are pricey for what they are, but it's just like anything else in winter sports.

they do benefit you when the chair lift is wet, as they don't absorb water so you won't feel the dampness on your butt.

[XplicitLuder]

Yes I was kidding lol if he has the $ sure why not, I just know he can prob do fine without it. I was just going off from my experience but I know others have had worse :p I forgot to insert smiley faces in my last post. I sound too serious ;(
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[ziggyx]

I wish I was good enough that I didn't need them lol, but that's not the case. Also I have a couple of injuries that are stuck with me for my entire life. I don't wanna add anymore to that list, so I would rather fork out the money for some protection.

[jello24]

you're kidding right?

I have a pair of padded shorts, and they protect the tail bone, your hip bones and other vital areas that you might hit when you fall.

I wear them 9 out 10 times, and especially on hard packed days on the hill. And especially when i'm jumping.

yes they are pricey for what they are, but it's just like anything else in winter sports.

they do benefit you when the chair lift is wet, as they don't absorb water so you won't feel the dampness on your butt.

which impact shorts do you use, Vangruver? care to name drop some good ones worth looking at? REDs, maybe some Dainese... Skeletoolz?

Fairly easy to get REDs from Showcase, but not really sure how good they are. Dainese must be fairly good (I would assume) since they probably have tech from their motorcycle division, though finding a local dealer maybe harder. Skeletoolz has been name dropped on different forums, so they've probably got some form of reputation...

[TheSalesman]

I wish I was good enough that I didn't need them lol, but that's not the case. Also I have a couple of injuries that are stuck with me for my entire life. I don't wanna add anymore to that list, so I would rather fork out the money for some protection.

Vangruver is probably better then any snowboarder in this thread and he wears them.

[artmotion]

There's some on sale on Canadian cartel right now.
http://www.canadiancartel.com/?ref_id=15781
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[Vangruver]

which impact shorts do you use, Vangruver? care to name drop some good ones worth looking at? REDs, maybe some Dainese... Skeletoolz?

Fairly easy to get REDs from Showcase, but not really sure how good they are. Dainese must be fairly good (I would assume) since they probably have tech from their motorcycle division, though finding a local dealer maybe harder. Skeletoolz has been name dropped on different forums, so they've probably got some form of reputation...

I currently have a pair of RED impact shorts, and did use Crash pads before this pair.

Crash Pads protective (http://www.crash-pads.com/)

I like the red over the crashpads due to the foam that they use, its like a memory foam type. VERY dense and disperses the impact over a larger surface than traditional closed cell foam.

I can't speak on Dainese or other brands considering i haven't used anything other than RED or Crashpads, but Dainese is MASSIVE in full body protection. And not just for motorcycles. DH biking is one of their fortes as well.

They do take a little bit to get used to.....make your pants tighter in areas that you never thought they'd be tight :/ But in the end they do benefit even in the slightest slip up.

If you want something that can protect your tail bone, what I could suggest is that you go and buy a thin dense piece of foam and have it sewn into your snowboard pants, within the liner. Similar in nature to how bicycle shorts have padding on the crotch area. If you sew in a "pocket" you can put in and take out the foam padding depending on how you feel. Make it 10cm wide by 15-20cm long and it might actually be the cheapest protection for your butt possible.

otherwise, there's a whole SLEW of them featured here.

Extreme Sports Equipment and Accessories | AllSportProtection.com (http://www.allsportprotection.com)

One thing i will forewarn is never wear wrist guards when snowboarding. Wear wrist wraps instead.

[ziggyx]

^ I ordered the demon d3o shorts from there. I was considering the RED total impact shorts.

and what's wrong with wrist guards?

[westopher]

Typical wrist guards will just snap your arm instead. There is a good reason that your wrists bend the way they do. There are snowboard specific wrist guards though I believe that allow flex. Still though, learning to keep my arms in when I fall has absolutely saved me. I used to dislocate my shoulder weekly when I was younger during snowboard season. Since I've learned to fall properly, it hasn't happened once snowboarding over the past 3 years. Too bad I fucking did it during hockey anyways 2 weeks ago.:okay:

[GabAlmighty]

Only padding I rock is a helmet to protect my brain bucket. Even when I was downhilling mountain biking I just wore helmet and shin pads, never believed or wanted to wear the full body armour. All it's really going to protect you from is road rash, and chicks dig that shit.

Skiing? Hell you don't need them padded shorts, I snowboarded for about 8 seasons and if you're really riding it's not going to do much imo. Plus, your LCF without pads is far superior.

Getting bumps and bruises is all part of the sport, I did a 360 the other weekend and when I landed my face went into my pole and bent it pretty good and I couldn't see too well out of my left eye. Had a wicked headache and ended up drinking it off that night. Pain is all in your head man.

[XplicitLuder]

^ no bro.

according to the salesman vangruver is the best boarder in this thread and since he wears em its only right that this guy buys pads cus riding without em is silly and since it protects vangruver then its gonna protect him. gosh get it right! :badpokerface:

[TheSalesman]

^ no bro.

according to the salesman vangruver is the best boarder in this thread and since he wears em its only right that this guy buys pads cus riding without em is silly and since it protects vangruver then its gonna protect him. gosh get it right! :badpokerface:

That's not what I meant but ok. The guy posting says he's a noob and he's going to get some pads. I was just pointing out that it doesn't matter if you're good or bad, you can still wear them. I don't wear them either but if you're falling on your ass enough then it doesn't hurt to get them.

[XplicitLuder]

i know im jus messing, hence the ending lol as much as i would love a pair myself, my pants are already tight enough, with pads it would only make it more uncomfortable lol

[westopher]

Back when I lived in whistler I'd wear a down jacket when I was riding black park just for the extra cushion on those fucking jumps, even if it was +5 and sunny. Haha I'd be so sweaty after a day of lapping that park it would feel like I got out of a hot tub. I think if I was going to wear any pads my first choice would be knee pads. The thought of a rail off the kneecap is vomit worthy.

[TOS'd]

oh god, rail off the kneecap....been there before and it sucks so much.

[Vangruver]

Only padding I rock is a helmet to protect my brain bucket. Even when I was downhilling mountain biking I just wore helmet and shin pads, never believed or wanted to wear the full body armour. All it's really going to protect you from is road rash, and chicks dig that shit.

Skiing? Hell you don't need them padded shorts, I snowboarded for about 8 seasons and if you're really riding it's not going to do much imo. Plus, your LCF without pads is far superior.

Getting bumps and bruises is all part of the sport, I did a 360 the other weekend and when I landed my face went into my pole and bent it pretty good and I couldn't see too well out of my left eye. Had a wicked headache and ended up drinking it off that night. Pain is all in your head man.


Everyone is different, and everyone has a different opinion on what's good and what's proper.

If you must know why i opt to wear padded shorts, it's because of skateboarding, and the last 27 years of skateboarding.

Falling and having you land on your tailbone ON a handrail isn't the best feeling in the world, doing that multiple times results in a fractured tailbone. A bone within your body that is utterly USELESS.

I can't say that I'm the BEST snowboarder on this board, but i am pretty sure that i'm am immesnily competent rider. So for TheSalesman to put forward a compliment like that is much appreciated.

To add.

Bumps and bruises are a part of any sport, I agree, but let me put it to you this way.

A lot of people don't ski or snowboard full time, and i bet a fair bit of those same individuals do require to be 100% attentive in their day to day lives.

Not everyone has a desk job and can stay immobile the majority of the day. and I'm sure some people even interact with the public.

I'm going to call you out, because if you want those bumps and bruises and facial scars for the rest of your life, so be it. Not one person here is going to stop you.

but if you're like me, and want to be able to teach your kids how to ski or snowboard, then take the safe way out protect yourself if you don't feel comfortable.

[ziggyx]

Bumps and bruises are one thing but injury is another thing. Although the likely hood of getting injured isnt super high or anything, I would just rather be on the safe side.

Also if I can walk away with less pain from bailing it'll be better for me since I'm still learning. Less bumps and bruises = less healing time, therefore I can get out there more.

[Noir]

I wish I was good enough that I didn't need them lol, but that's not the case.


FYI, there's no such thing as being good enough to not need protective gear.


The better you are, the faster/quicker your riding speed is going to be. That means that when you tumble/catch an edge/collide with someone (and I promise you that you will no matter how good you are), you're consequences are a lot more magnified.


Not to mention in general, that when your skill increases anyways, you tend to do more crazier, challenging things like small bump jumps, to park stuff.



If you can spare the coin.... do it. And crash pads isn't even like the helmet issue where most people don't wear it for style purposes. considering how baggy snowboarding clothes are... there's no way anyone can tell you're wearing one.

[ziggyx]

^ That's true. When I said that sentence I probably meant I wish I was good period. lol
but I just got my shorts and knee pads and I'll definitely be putting them to use.

[rexsomnii]

Any one up for Cypress on Wednesday ?

[TOS'd]

seymour tmr morning anyone?

[ziggyx]

^ were you there from 8-close?

[westopher]

Anyone riding this weekend or is it going to be just way too retarded? Cant decide if I'm gonna head to baker tomorrow or not.

[AzNightmare]

Probably going to be retarded... but I'm going to head up to Grouse anyway.
:fuckthatshit:

:okay: it's because my friends already left for Mt. Baker without me.

[westopher]

I was gonna head to baker, but no real new snow, and its banked slalom weekend+family day here so it could be just ridiculous. And I HATE crossing the border in the morning.
"What are you heading down for"
"to go snowboarding at mt. Baker"
"HUH?! YOU MEAN YOU'D LIKE TO GO TO MT. BAKER!"
"Yeah I would like to."
"Head inside for an inspection!"
U.S. border guards are such a bunch of fucking pricks. They waste over an hour of my time every time I go to the states, for no reason. I'm 27, have been to the states about 100 times, no record, no tickets, with a car full of snowboard gear at 6am after a snowstorm. What the fuck do you think I'm doing assholes.

[TOS'd]

^ were you there from 8-close?

Friday I was up there from opening until noonish. And today I was there from opening until 2ish. You thought you spotted me?

[XplicitLuder]

i wanna go cypress tmrrow..anyone wanna go ?

[AzNightmare]

How's the snow going to be this weekend?
I've only rode on icy days before, so should I expect any difference this time?

[ziggyx]

Friday I was up there from opening until noonish. And today I was there from opening until 2ish. You thought you spotted me?

yeah lol. I was there friday night from 8 - close.

[artmotion]

Went up to Seymour to drop my GF off for her lessons today and this is what the lines were like to buy lift tickets. To all of you who are attempting to go skiing / riding today, GLHF.
http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/528565_513442672735_758939891_n.jpg

[TOS'd]

oh my god..

[ziggyx]

I thought the lift ticket booth is located in the opposite direction of the line up?? Or is it just that busy?

[artmotion]

I thought the lift ticket booth is located in the opposite direction of the line up?? Or is it just that busy?

You can buy from guest services or you can get them from the rental building.

[EX-R]

Anyone know what happened with that white car in the ditch right off the off ramp to cypress yesterday?
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[roastpuff]

Whistler was actually less crowded than expected. Pretty nice conditions up top, sunny! My legs are killing me after a whole day though.
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[AzNightmare]

I arrived at Grouse at 8:30 sharp (opening time).
The line up to buy the tickets and get on the lift took about 10~ mins.

Wasn't that packed in the morning. Stayed on "The Cut" throughout most of the day and as it got busier in the afternoon,
it was probably still 5 mins wait at most to get on the chair lift.

The other chair lifts as you went higher up the mountain were relatively empty.

:notbad:
Definitely expected it to be more packed due to the 50% off Family Day deal.
Maybe the light rain deterred everyone?? It was pretty foggy for most of the day.
At one point, it was so bad, I would be on the chair lift and could barely see further than the chair lift in front.

[ziggyx]

Maybe everyone was thinking "It'll be packed" so not as many people showed up lol. except for seymour.

[saveth]

Maybe everyone was thinking "It'll be packed" so not as many people showed up lol. except for seymour.

My sister was up at Seymour in the evening and she said it was dead. Kind of wished I went to whistler now.
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[roastpuff]

My sister was up at Seymour in the evening and she said it was dead. Kind of wished I went to whistler now.
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Whistler was awesome at $57 including tax. View from 7th Heaven.

http://i.imgur.com/HQNdu9e.jpg?1 (http://imgur.com/HQNdu9e)

Sorry for the awful WB, will fix that later.

[Simplex123]

I'm planning to get a new board/bindings this week.
Pretty set on the K2 Happy Hour because it's only $350 at Sport Chek and I have a 20% coupon making it $100 cheaper than online stores. It's reviewed to be a very fun board that's good for all mountain and in the park. I haven't been in the park much but I plan to start when I get this board probably gonna be 80% around the mountain hitting jumps and 20% in the park.
Which bindings would be most compatible with the board and my riding style?
I've come down to 3 sets around $175-200: Burton Cartel, Ride Capo, and 390 Boss.

[TheSalesman]

I'm planning to get a new board/bindings this week.
Pretty set on the K2 Happy Hour because it's only $350 at Sport Chek and I have a 20% coupon making it $100 cheaper than online stores. It's reviewed to be a very fun board that's good for all mountain and in the park. I haven't been in the park much but I plan to start when I get this board probably gonna be 80% around the mountain hitting jumps and 20% in the park.
Which bindings would be most compatible with the board and my riding style?
I've come down to 3 sets around $175-200: Burton Cartel, Ride Capo, and 390 Boss.


I have both the cartels and 390 boss as well as non boss version. The cartels see, to be a bit more comfortable. Still love the rome bindings though and I might be selling them if you're interested.

[westopher]

I had issues with my cartels but that was back in the day. They always rotated when I landed funny and I broke like 5 baseplates in 2 seasons. I've never had any issues with my 390s and I actually found them more comfortable also, but thats more dependant on how they fit your boot.

[TheSalesman]

The cartels are also a lot lighter then the 390s if that matters to you.

[Simplex123]

Nobody's tried the Ride Capo's? I'm interested in those the most. Their micro disc is supposed to reduce the dead spots at the binding/board's contact points.
I think it's supposed to be a bit stiffer of the three.
TheSalesman are your 390 boss the ones with the chipping paint? If not I'm interested haha

[TheSalesman]

I sold those ones. Now I have some new green 2013 bosses in s/m and also another set of mint 2011 white ones but non boss version and size L/xl. Only difference is the canted foot beds but you can just buy those.
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[rexsomnii]

Came back from Cypress a few hours ago. So much unexpected snow today ! more snow predicted on thursday. Cypress meet on friday guys :D ?

[XplicitLuder]

really? i was gonna go thursday i think with a friend of mine

[TOS'd]

lets all go friday !

[rexsomnii]

RS MEET FRIDAY sign up list Feb. 24, 2012!

1. Rexsomnii
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3.
4.
5.

[Simplex123]

How about Thursday $22 4-10PM night riding @ Seymour?!
I think I've decided on the Ride capo after reading this review (http://my.ridesnowboards.com/showthread.php?1249-2011-2012-Ride-Capo-Review) so I will probably have all my new gear ready for thursday!

[celica-g5]

Came back from Cypress a few hours ago. So much unexpected snow today ! more snow predicted on thursday. Cypress meet on friday guys :D ?


What about Saturday?? Then I can give you your money as well. :D

[rexsomnii]

What about Saturday?? Then I can give you your money as well. :D

I'll be at raven ridge chair. Look for me k?
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[XplicitLuder]

But simple! I has gold card at cypress so go there :D haha
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[celica-g5]

I'll be at raven ridge chair. Look for me k?
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K! I'll be up there at around noon.

[TOS'd]

K! I'll be up there at around noon.
come up friday?

[celica-g5]

come up friday?

I wish man, but I can't get the day off from work... Fuuuuu...

[XplicitLuder]

Guess no one to go night boarding today or tmrrow with :(
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[Simplex123]

^ I'm going to Seymour tonight for the $22 student night.
But how is night time at Seymour?? Haven't been up there for a few years.
I saw on the map that only 1 green and 1 blue run are open on Mystery and the rest are on Lodge. Are those the better runs on Seymour? And are all the parks open?

[TOS'd]

There is the one green and one blue off of mystery, but those split into a couple more further down the mountain, and then they all join back before the end of the run. All parks are usually open(unless they are doing maintenance/prepping for an upcoming event).

Lodge and Bunny hill(magic carpet) will be open as well.

[Simplex123]

Seymour was amazing today! A little foggy and was hailing around 4 but snow stopped, temperature was good and DAT POWDER! Got to test out my new Happy Hour (really fun board and extremely stable) and greatly improved on my jumps because it didn't even hurt when I bailed! Stayed on Mystery most of the time hitting the 3 big jumps at the first park and finding small jumps and drops along the way. Great day and the forecast is calling for heavy snow tomorrow morning for all the local mountains. Have fun tomorrow!

[TOS'd]

Seymour was amazing today! A little foggy and was hailing around 4 but snow stopped, temperature was good and DAT POWDER! Got to test out my new Happy Hour (really fun board and extremely stable) and greatly improved on my jumps because it didn't even hurt when I bailed! Stayed on Mystery most of the time hitting the 3 big jumps at the first park and finding small jumps and drops along the way. Great day and the forecast is calling for heavy snow tomorrow morning for all the local mountains. Have fun tomorrow!

Damn, hitting the 3 big jumps at the first park. You sound like youre pretty good, I'd chicken out on the first two and only hit the last, lol.

[westopher]

Fuck I should have gone to seymour. Rode grouse since I have a pass, but sounds awesome that the jumps were hittable even with the snowfall at seymour. Grouses park setup is a fucking disaster this year. No speed or flow for anything. Terrible flat landings on everything. Found a fun little 10+ foot drop out of some trees on to like a 2 foot tranny that we hit a couple times, and a few good pow lines tonight though.

[Simplex123]

Damn, hitting the 3 big jumps at the first park. You sound like youre pretty good, I'd chicken out on the first two and only hit the last, lol.

haha not that good, I just started hitting those types of jumps today but got the hang of them by the end of the day.
I'm really wondering if I should get the season pass @ Seymour for the rest of the season for $140.. Really tempted but then I went on one of the rare pow days.

[TOS'd]

tmr is a pow day too! $140 isnt bad considering a day pass for a student is like $40 or so? Guess it depends on your schedule if you can put in like 4 more days.

Last time I took one of those big jumps was last year on an icy night and the landing was not pretty lol. Good thing I had my helmet or I wouldve been out cold. Another reason why I'm so hesitant on getting back on them I guess.

[rexsomnii]

GIZMODO - Action Cam Pro Tips on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/59419204#)

Useful gopro tips :P

[TheSalesman]

Cypress conditions are terrible. Wet snow and lots of fog. Lions closed all day they said.
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[AzNightmare]

Planning to go up to Cypress on Saturday (tomorrow).
But I heard they might do tire check if the weather conditions are bad.

Do you guys think it will be that bad? I only got All Seasons.

[celica-g5]

Planning to go up to Cypress on Saturday (tomorrow).
But I heard they might do tire check if the weather conditions are bad.

Do you guys think it will be that bad? I only got All Seasons.

Nope! Sunshine tomorrow! You'll be fine.

[AzNightmare]

First time I rode in powder today. Pretty amazing!

[RCubed]

Impulse trip to Sunshine village in Banff
Super powder everywhere!
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/11537581/BANFF.jpg

[AzNightmare]

http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/mediawebserver?mwsId=66666UF6EVsSyXTt4XMcNxM_EVU6E Vs6EVs6EVs6E666666--

Has anyone tried using 3M Scotchgard Outdoor
As a temporary solution to prevent water from soaking through your pants?
My butt keeps getting wet cause of the amount of sitting I generally do.

I just started this season so at the time, I was still feeling out the sport
and decided to just go with entry level (5k mm) pants.
I'll upgrade to 15-20k next season, but for the time being, I need a temporary solution.

[ziggyx]

If you're planning on buying new pants for next season I don't see the harm/risk in spraying those onto your current pants. Just read the directions/follow the instructions. I'm pretty sure there are lots of products out there for waterproofing clothes/fabrics.

That or you could always cut up one end of a garbage bag so both ends are open. tuck one end into your pants and leave it hanging over like a skirt lol.

[JSALES]

I swapped out my winter tires yesterday, you think I'll be able to make it up to cypress mountain with my all season tires?
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[westopher]

Whistler was soooo deep in the alpine yesterday. Any thing more than halfway down red was terrible though, because thats where the rain hit for a bit.
Here is me when I stopped. This was with my board on. If it was off I probably would have been up to my waist.
http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/481388_10151306061956845_2036319983_n.jpg
http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/540930_10151306709291845_308196569_n.jpg

[Simplex123]

Early Bird Cypress Season Passes for sale now. You can start using them March 18 2013 - end of 2014 season. There are also family rates that save you ~$25-70 each depending on how old you are and which pass you get (must have same address).

These prices are even cheaper than the MINI discount right?
http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/7599/20130304112033pm.jpg
Downhill Season Passes 2013-2014 | Cypress Mountain (http://cypressmountain.com/downhill-passes)

[XplicitLuder]

just got back from cypress with RCubed. some wet snow/flurries/slight rain but other then that good times :) powder seemed quite fresh too which i loved cus the other days have been too hardpacked. and so empty :fullofwin:

[TOS'd]

^ thanks for the invite :alone:

[Simplex123]

Went off a jump and landed on my head last night at the Panorama park on Cypress on my last run... after hitting those three jumps all day... Had a minor concussion lol can't remember things properly from before jumping until I got to the lodge. Just remember bits and pieces. Only thing I remember was hearing some fucking asshole yell "sweet spot to sit around!" when I was half passed out.
Apparently I rode down the mountain by myself but I have no memory of that at all. Good thing I was wearing a helmet. Fucking saved me. My head/neck luckily feels fine even though I cracked my helmet good.
Kind of fucked up my new board though :okay:
Anything I can do about it? Any recommended board shops?

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[westopher]

Board is done man, like fully garbage. Take it in to a k2 dealer, they will likely warranty it. Good to hear you aren't hurt. I can't understand why anyone rides without a helmet, clearly that could have been bad. My stupid fucking friends always just "leave their helmets in their cars" or "find them uncomfortable." A night in a hospital bed is really uncomfortable.

[TheSalesman]

damn, how do you crack that helmet like that in the noob park?
I have hit my head pretty hard a few times but my helmet never cracked like that.
Is that the top sheet completely off? That's what it looks like in the pictures.

[rexsomnii]

Damn glad you're okay! But that helmet did its job. Was the park icy that day and which one jump did you go off of?
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[XplicitLuder]

That's why I don't do jumps yet. No helmet lol but decided for next season I must buy one. Glad to hear you're alright dude
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[saucywoman]

That's why I don't do jumps yet. No helmet lol but decided for next season I must buy one. Glad to hear you're alright dude
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I don't do jumps but I wear a helmet, you never know when you're gonna catch an edge wrong and smack your head
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[XplicitLuder]

Ya I plan too next season. Even if I don't do jumps lol I just didn't feel like spending the $$ on one lol but lately I've realized no matter what I needa get one
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[Simplex123]

Board is done man, like fully garbage. Take it in to a k2 dealer, they will likely warranty it.
Hmm you think they'll replace it? What should I tell them cuz it probably doesn't cover damages caused by the rider lol
damn, how do you crack that helmet like that in the noob park?
I have hit my head pretty hard a few times but my helmet never cracked like that.
Is that the top sheet completely off? That's what it looks like in the pictures.
Damn glad you're okay! But that helmet did its job. Was the park icy that day and which one jump did you go off of?
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Can't remember how I jumped but it was the first jump in the park. There was about an inch or two of new snow but once you wipe it away it was basically ice. I think I just might have just over exhausted myself. Went for about 7 hours with a 80% left knee. At least now I know my limit. Went to the doctor today and he said there's like a 4cm circular indent at the back of my head. Getting a CT scan soon to make sure everything is good.
Ya I plan too next season. Even if I don't do jumps lol I just didn't feel like spending the $$ on one lol but lately I've realized no matter what I needa get one
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Yeah you'll definitely need a helmet no matter what level you're at. People can lose control and crash into you or you might just catch a nasty edge. Hopefully my accident can scare you guys without a helmet to now ride with one.

[XplicitLuder]

speaking of ppl crashing into me, i was chillin on the side cus my legs got tired (i was starring UP the mountain so my butt is facing down the mtn) and this 3 year old girl locked me as a target and literally came at me from like..10 yards away loool just straight lined it and smashed into my board and she flew over it and hit the snow face first. i was like wtf?

[westopher]

Its likely they will warranty it. I've broken probably 15+boards and every time it was warrantied other than the couple times I blew the edge/core up on a rock. Just go in, be honest and be nice and they will want to help you out.
On the helmet/people crashing into you topic, some fucking asshole skier hit me from behind in whistler last weekend and it spun me around and caught my heels, whipping me onto the back of my head. I chased him down and we actually got into a bit of a scrap at the bottom of the hill. I ended up just walking away after some shit talk and a few shoves. Not in the mood to get my ass kicked/go to jail for kicking someones ass. I was fucking pissed though.If it was him that fell and smoked his head wether it was his fault or my fault is irrelevant, I still would have stopped to make sure he was alright. He's clearly a fucking piece of shit, and karma will get him.

[Simplex123]

Sorry guys I just realized that my set of pictures make it seem like the whole top sheet is coming off, but it is just this one little part of the top sheet (circled in red) that is lifted. I guess snow got in and melted that's why it made that line. Here are better pictures. Is it even a big problem?
http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/4893/20130310155932.jpghttp://img521.imageshack.us/img521/3483/20130306224723.jpg

[westopher]

Its still rideable, but your top sheet has separated from the core, and layers of the fibreglass underneath are probably cracked as well. The flex will be fucked up.

[Simplex123]

^thanks so much! I'll be going to the store soon to check out if I can get it warrantied

[GabAlmighty]

Had an epic day up at Baker yesterday.

Unfortunately my skis are broken, the edge is seperating fromt he ski itself. Have about 3" sticking out from the ski. I'm really torn on if I should pick up a new set of skis or not as the ones I would be getting would be a fatter set up. Or if I should just rock my "park" skis the rest of the season. I think i'm going to pick the latter just based on the fact that there "shouldn't" be any new snow coming along.

[Gh0stRider]

2 days left on my edge card. need to find time to goto whistler.

too bad i can't sell the tickets

[AzNightmare]

Good thing I learnt right away that helmets are super important.
Last season I went for the first time and borrowed a buddy's gear.
Was going down toe edge and my heel edge got caught and I went flying into the air and smacked the back of my head.

I was completely fine, but made me realize I'm never going to ride again without a helmet.

I bought a helmet that's comfortable for me, and it's served me well this season a few times already. Best $90 I've spent...
I like it so much, I'm contemplating whether to do a DIY custom paint job on it during the summer, so it'll match the rest of my gear.

[rexsomnii]

Whistler Trail Map in 3D (http://www.3dwhistler.com/?season=winter)

[wreck]

some pics of my sledding trip this past weekend in the Whistler region..


http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w89/nates_/Sledding/IMG_1177_zpsbf7d57df.jpg

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[heisenberg]

gooing up the whistler tmr, anyone going :o

[westopher]

Rained up the whole mountain today. My buddy who grooms the park said it was the worst night of his life hahaha. If the freezing level dropped off though you could get pretty lucky because there is potentially a lot of snow to fall tonight.

[GabAlmighty]

Rained up the whole mountain today. My buddy who grooms the park said it was the worst night of his life hahaha. If the freezing level dropped off though you could get pretty lucky because there is potentially a lot of snow to fall tonight.

Frig now I don't feel so depressed I was sick today...

[westopher]

Yeah its funny man, you look at the snow report and it says 13cms or whatever. What they don't tell you is that it rained 13mm after that, then froze, then melted again, then rained again, then 100km/h winds made sure to smooth out the ice.

[heisenberg]

hopefully it doesnt rain too much D:

[heisenberg]

wasnt too bad! didnt go to the peak but stayed around green/blue. some areas with soft snow. rained near 3 ish, sun peaked out a bit overall not a bad day

[LYC]

some pics of my sledding trip this past weekend in the Whistler region..


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Do you find it a bit hard when the snow gets deep in the 154? Trying to decide between something around that size and a 163 track.

[AzNightmare]

How long is the season going to last until for Cypress?

[heisenberg]

not 100%sure but im hitting cypress tmr, gonna be a good day hopefully

[heisenberg]

awesome day at cypress but the snow is packed in, in some places. hurt my ass quite a bit today D: nice weather.

hitting up grouse next week. anyone know how it is?

[TOS'd]

For the people that have been up to seymour, cypress, or whister lately and how have the roads been up there?

[heisenberg]

cypress roads are fine until you get real close to the top like literally 100m away from the base. i was at whistler on friday and the roads were fine

[rexsomnii]

RS meet on thursday anyone ?

Celica and I are thinking of heading up to Cypress. Need to confirm though.

[Vangruver]

How long is the season going to last until for Cypress?

Generally goes till the second (maybe) third week of April

[PeP]

looks to be nice tomorrow, i would be in ^^^

[XplicitLuder]

I can maybe do night boarding haha
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[PeP]

cypress was bomb yesterday. a small fresh layer of snow everywhere, made carving a dream. got a little snowy near the end of the day.

[AzNightmare]

Did anyone need snow tires to get up there recently?

I'm probably heading up there tomorrow.

[Vangruver]

Did anyone need snow tires to get up there recently?

I'm probably heading up there tomorrow.


Nope, I've already lowered and tossed on my summer tires already and while its cold, it's not slippery

[westopher]

Haha I felt like such a fucking choch when I was parked in a little slush puddle up seymour on thursday with my stretched summers, but yeah it was a mellow drive.

[AzNightmare]

I might be heading up to Whistler for the first time (for snowboarding) in 2 weeks.
I've been told to check out Craigslist for cheaper lift tickets.

Anyone have experience in buying them off CL? How do I tell if they are legit or not?
Are all the lift tickets for Whistler and BlackComb?
I'm just not sure what to look for since I've never seen the ticket before.
I don't want to get shafted and end up buying tickets that only give me "sight seeing" access, for example.

[wreck]

Do you find it a bit hard when the snow gets deep in the 154? Trying to decide between something around that size and a 163 track.

not at all.

the only real benefit of the 163 is hill-climbing.. and even then the 154 keeps up well enough.

[XplicitLuder]

hows the snow up in the local mountains? worth it to go up once more?

[Vangruver]

hows the snow up in the local mountains? worth it to go up once more?

Think of mashed potatoes, and think of the consistency, also similar to the consistency of sand as well...

Then think about 15 degree sun, and sunshine, enhanced by 1100 meters of vertical.

Then think about girls wearing less clothing while they are skiing or snowboarding.

Then think about how you can ski/ride in the hot sunshine till 7-8pm

Yes, it's fully worth it.

[rexsomnii]

How about an RS meet someetimes soon ? Xplicit when are you going ?

[XplicitLuder]

Well I know me and rcubed wanna go once more... Dunno when tho haha although ill prob go just night boarding during the week anyone down for maybe wed of thurs?
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[TOS'd]

invite pls :alone:

[celica-g5]

I'm definitely down for a spring meet before the season ends. I'm pretty sure my knee will be healed up by next weekend!

[rexsomnii]

im down !:thumbs:

[AzNightmare]

I went to Cypress on Saturday. Didn't feel it was worth it with the choppy snow conditions.
It was way too hot as well.

[ziggyx]

^ really?? Im loving the conditions right now. You should snowboard in a tshirt or sweater lol. Im gonna miss it when its gone.
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[AzNightmare]

lol, I just started this season. Never knew snowboarding in Spring could get so hot.

[XplicitLuder]

Night boarding at cypress tmrrow, anyone d?
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[rexsomnii]

Night boarding at cypress tmrrow, anyone d?
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There's no more night sessions at cypress :okay:

Their hours are from 10 to 5 now :(

[heisenberg]

can someone tell me how y2play passes work?

[westopher]

You buy one now, can use it for the rest of this season and all of next. Its just a seasons pass you get to use early.

[XplicitLuder]

There's no more night sessions at cypress :okay:

Their hours are from 10 to 5 now :(

Oh so that's what you meant. Dammit lol guess I'm done this season :okay:
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[TOS'd]

Seymour is 10-8 on weekdays and 10-5 on weekends for a while longer. :fullofwin:

[AzNightmare]

Do most of you guys use snowboarding socks?
I was contemplating whether to buy a pair or not.

I have heard things like
-they don't slip or roll down your shins
-they don't bunch up in your boots
-better ventilation (or specific ventilation zones)
-more comfortable...

Do they really make that much of a difference?
Are they worth the price ($15-$20)?

[GabAlmighty]

I've been rocking them for years, so my vote is yes they are worth it. Just be careful if you've been used to wearing thin socks all your life as the board socks tend to be a bit thicker.

[artmotion]

Do most of you guys use snowboarding socks?
I was contemplating whether to buy a pair or not.

I have heard things like
-they don't slip or roll down your shins
-they don't bunch up in your boots
-better ventilation (or specific ventilation zones)
-more comfortable...

Do they really make that much of a difference?
Are they worth the price ($15-$20)?

I've been using the Neff snowboard socks for 2 seasons now and there's no way I can go back to regular socks. Sometimes they go on sale on whiskey militia so keep a look out for them if you don't want to pay full price. Otherwise, I would say they're totally worth it.

[PeP]

+1 for snow socks.

much more comfortable than regular socks. forgot mine last weekend and my shins had imprints from regular (not long/thick enough) ones.

[AzNightmare]

Do the thicker snowboard socks also wick away sweat?

[westopher]

There are a few different thicknesses from a lot of brands and some have temp ranges on them. I have 5 pairs and rotate them so I always have a pair. I refuse to go without them. If I forget them on a trip, I'll buy some. Anything that keeps you comfortable, means you can ride harder and feel better. They pay for themselves by keeping you riding for an extra hour on those cold shitty days up peak. My grenade ones are my favourite, but I think its just cause they look cool. They all really work as well as the other. I prefer the thinner ones, because it rarely is cold out here on the coast.

[heisenberg]

anyone have any recommendations for glove? thinking of snagging a pair while there are still sales

[westopher]

Rome gloves. Get the priciest ones you can. They will last forever, just make sure they are the warm ones. It will say right on the tags where they are on the warmth scale.

[LYC]

Hestra. Best gloves ever. I got 150 days out of my last pair.

[Simplex123]

Got my Cypress season pass and went yesterday. Snow was pretty amazing! They said they received 10cm the night before and was not lying! Went on sky chair and The double black run for the first time. Super fun run I wish I had gone there all throughout the season :(

[TOS'd]

have you guys gone one last time yet?

[XplicitLuder]

^ i wanna so badddddd

[ziggyx]

I want to as well. I went to seymour on friday but it was raining... so I just went home.

[rexsomnii]

anyone down for Cypress this weekend ? looks to be pretty nice on saturday or sunday :)

[saveth]

This Sunday at whistler all Bc residents get 50% off lift tickets. I got the email this morning.
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[XplicitLuder]

I'm down for Saturday boarding :D at cypress
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[ziggyx]

Snowed last night and the weather forecast says it'll be a bit sunny later on today.

If only I didn't have exams to study for :fuuuuu:

[Simplex123]

It was sick yesterday even though it was showing hard the whole time. There was so much untouched snow and powder everywhere. Went again today was pretty decent in the morning from the 30cm of snow yesterday . There was on off snow and sun and by 3 o'clock the snow started to pack and turning hard. Overall two great days. Trying to get the most out of my silver pass before the season ends and when I have my finals next week :(

[artmotion]

Headed to Seymour today and there was a ton of snow. The park was in good shape and no lift lines. Hopefully I can make it again tomorrow.

[westopher]

How were the jumps? Were you riding in the young gunz park? I'm thinking of heading up to hit some jumps tomorrow.

[rexsomnii]

anyone down to go cypress on monday ? :D

[artmotion]

How were the jumps? Were you riding in the young gunz park? I'm thinking of heading up to hit some jumps tomorrow.

I was just hitting the stuff in the pit but the landings on the jumps looked like they had a nice dusting of snow so that should make for some nice landings.

[XplicitLuder]

Rex I thought today was last day of the season for cypress?
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[ziggyx]

I just checked the website it says tomorrow is the last day for cypress. I was hoping cypress would be open a bit longer since seymour is only open on weekends till the end of the month :okay:

[artmotion]

Threw these videos together from my 2 weekend trips to Big White. God I can't wait until next season.

Big White Feb 2013 - YouTube

Big White March 2013 - YouTube

[TOS'd]

Currently aiming for Sunday 28th, last day of seymour. 10am-5pm.

[westopher]

I will be there. Hopefully its sunny and soft as fuck!

[AzNightmare]

Heading up to Whistler tomorrow.
Will it be hot enough to just wear Underarmor and a shell jacket?

[westopher]

I usually wear just a first layer long sleeve and a holden shell in the depths of winter unless its out of the ordinary cold. I'm sure you will be good.

[LYC]

Yewww I'll be up there tomorrow as well for the first time this season. So stoked.

I'll just be wearing one layer and a shell. Should be fine.
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[heisenberg]

anyone hear about any warehouse sales happening soon? looking for some new gear :D

[Simplex123]

Do any of you guys use snowboard roof racks? For the larger 4-board racks, is it possible to fit 6 boards if you take the bindings off two of them? Would the clamps close?

[XplicitLuder]

So excited for winter season :D
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[westopher]

Me toooooooo. Hopefully gonna get 40+ days in.

[yogenfruz]

I want to get about 10 this year. Got 1 last year, 0 the year before. School always gets in the way

[XplicitLuder]

i got in about 10 give or take , which is about..400-600$ lol so i still decide everytime if i should spend the extra 300$ or w/e and just buy a pass..but i'll never know if ill use it to break even at least :badpokerface: