[westopher]

Its september. Gear is arriving at the shops and the video premieres are happening. Whats going on this year? Who's got big trips planned? Who's buying new gear? Is this year going to be as terrible as last year? Lets discuss!
Looking at new boards this year. Thinking of going with a Lib TRS 159 to replace my Rome Agent rocker. I'm a decently aggressive rider, 20 years under my belt but mellowed out on the park a bit in my old age. Still hit jumps up into the 40+ foot range in the parks, but prefer riding pow (obviously.) Any other suggestions for boards?
I'm fucking stoked for this year.

[ewong]

When is/was the big sale for old gear? I would like to learn snowboarding this year and need everything from basic clothes to helmet and gloves

[westopher]

Its the same weekend as the whistler turkey sale. Thanksgiving.

[LYC]

Its september. Gear is arriving at the shops and the video premieres are happening. Whats going on this year? Who's got big trips planned? Who's buying new gear? Is this year going to be as terrible as last year? Lets discuss!
Looking at new boards this year. Thinking of going with a Lib TRS 159 to replace my Rome Agent rocker. I'm a decently aggressive rider, 20 years under my belt but mellowed out on the park a bit in my old age. Still hit jumps up into the 40+ foot range in the parks, but prefer riding pow (obviously.) Any other suggestions for boards?
I'm fucking stoked for this year.

I've ridden the TRS a few times but honestly wasn't a fan. Felt too squirly and loose but thats probably due to the fact the board is mostly rockered. My go to board for the last couple years has been my 158 Ride Berzerker. I'm kind of similar as I've been riding almost 10 years now and I mostly stick to pow these days. Anyway I love the Berzerker so much I'm buying another one this year to replace my beat up one from last year. This board straight chargers everything. I manly ride it in pow and its handled everything from the deepest days in Japan to icey shit days up here at our local hills.

The board I'm really stoked about this year is the new 420! Going to be replacing my old Sickstick that I snapped last year.

http://snowboarding.transworld.net/wp-content/blogs.dir/442/files/sia-product-preview-day-one/BenGavelda_TransWorld_SIA2014-20.jpg

[fishCak3s]

Thinking about Sun peaks again or Gig White this year. Probably pass on the silver pass @ cypress since I'll be on vacation for a couple of weeks in Jan-Feb.

[TOS'd]

Maybe ill finally make it out to Mt. Baker this season.

[westopher]

I think I'm going to spend a week for my 30th up at Baker at the end of February. Treat myself for making it that far.
Bought this today. Hope its not too squirrelly but being that I went 159 and dropped about 20 lbs from last year I think it will hold me well.
Lib tech TRS HP 159.
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3902/15189262291_62448e091d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/p9dWuB)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/p9dWuB) by westophervan (https://www.flickr.com/people/84557746@N05/), on Flickr

[underscore]

I've been stoked for this season since the end of last season. I keep debating buying new skis since my main planks (2004 K2 Seth Pistols) will be 10 years old this season and the bindings are heavy as balls but I promised myself when I got them that I'd ride them til they broke. I have other skis too but they're just for ripping groomers with rookies (cheap K2's) or big powder days (Fatypus Alotta Powders). I'd ask for suggestions on replacements for the Pistols but I doubt anyone would remember what they ride like anymore haha.

Trip wise I've got my Big White pass already bought and I plan to hit up Revelstoke as well this year, maybe do some heli/cat skiing as well if I can get a deal. Powder King and Sun Peaks are also on the radar as I've never been to either.

[GabAlmighty]

Can someone suggest to me some must do ski resort/mountains to do. I get 10 days off at a time and wanting to do a road trip down and shred some gnar.

Not sure if I want to do small small/backcountry, or go big and hit Jackson Hole or something. Would appreciate everyone's suggestions.

[underscore]

Depending on how far you wanna go, Steamboat Springs, CO is #1 on my skiing bucket list.

[LYC]

Look into this pass. The Mountain Collective 2014/15 Pass: AltaSnowbird, Aspen Snowmass, Jackson Hole, Mammoth, Ski Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine, Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows, Whistler Blackcomb (http://mountaincollective.com/?_ga=1.188536939.2954110.1410459433)

If you're planning on doing a road trip it could pay it self off pretty quickly. Its almost worth it for whistler alone. After your 2 days are done you get day passes at half off.

[punkwax]

Also stoked for this season.

After riding 2-3 or more days per week in my late teens through early twenties, I've just about been retired since having kids, having gone only 3 times in the last 7 years. This year though, my 7 year old has no choice but to ride the Barbie Burton I bought for her when she was only 6 months old.

I've waited long enough.

[Kisame]

cant wait for this season! i have all this new gear that ive been waiting to use

[ziggyx]

I just hope we get a lot of snow this season

[TOS'd]

^ +1

I think I'll pick up a Cypress Silver Pass. I would buy a Seymour one, but most often if I want to ride with most people, they choose Cypress/have a pass at Cypress. :(

[Vangruver]

Hi,

How is everyone.

Yeah, i'll probably snowboard again this year. Getting older now, seeing is how it's my 24th year :(

Pretty stoked either way.

[TOS'd]

Can we finally get another successful RS meet at cypress this year? Its been like 3 seasons?

[windchaser]

for anyone who is looking for cypress deal please pm me. silver group pass for $296.10. plus 5% tax would be $310.9 I will include one free movie ticket but this is my first year organizing so i will have to collect a cheque from you. Payable to cypress mountain.

[Vangruver]

for anyone who is looking for cypress deal please pm me. silver group pass for $296.10. plus 5% tax would be $310.9 I will include one free movie ticket but this is my first year organizing so i will have to collect a cheque from you. Payable to cypress mountain.

if you're doing a group pass buy, and unless they changed it, all you need to do is give away the group name and the password, and they can pay cypress mountain.

[ancient_510]

I'm unbelievably stoked.
Cypress pass was cheaper than last year.
Goal is 50 days riding the local hills, 5 Whis days, and at least 3 tours.
Just booked a trip to Hokkaido and Geneva in January.
Going to pick up a pair of new sticks at that sale and get my two-plank skills up to where my one plank skill is.

Praise Ullr!

[LYC]

I'm unbelievably stoked.
Cypress pass was cheaper than last year.
Goal is 50 days riding the local hills, 5 Whis days, and at least 3 tours.
Just booked a trip to Hokkaido and Geneva in January.
Going to pick up a pair of new sticks at that sale and get my two-plank skills up to where my one plank skill is.

Praise Ullr!

Dude Hokkaido is fucking sick! Good choice. I spent 3 winters there working and travelling. Let me know if you have any questions.

[XplicitLuder]

no pass for me as im going on vacay for 2 weeks in december so gonna be broke.. prob wont make up for a pass =[ prob catch a couple runs at cypress and maybe ill make another snowboard meet this year

[celica-g5]

Can we finally get another successful RS meet at cypress this year? Its been like 3 seasons?

You know I'm always down! I just paid for my silver pass. Did you get one this year???

[TOS'd]

You know I'm always down! I just paid for my silver pass. Did you get one this year???

Sale is still on right? I didnt buy yet, but I should.

[fourthavenuecafe]

^ +1

I think I'll pick up a Cypress Silver Pass. I would buy a Seymour one, but most often if I want to ride with most people, they choose Cypress/have a pass at Cypress. :(

Seriously Seymour? I got a bimmer discount for Cypress passes.
username: bmwpass password: SNOWBALL15 Enjoy :hotbaby:

I need new boots. Any suggestions?

[TOS'd]

Seriously Seymour? I got a bimmer discount for Cypress passes.
username: bmwpass password: SNOWBALL15 Enjoy :hotbaby:

I need new boots. Any suggestions?

To each their own. I started at seymour and was there for 3 straight seasons having a blast. They have an affordable student pass rate as well as being some 25ish minutes from my house. I worked my schedule out so I'd be there on certain weekdays and it was never too busy. Most days I'd be able to ride straight to the front of the line before having to unbuckle.

[ancient_510]

Dude Hokkaido is fucking sick! Good choice. I spent 3 winters there working and travelling. Let me know if you have any questions.

Yes! Tell me everything!

I have no plans other than my flight gets into CTS on Jan 7 and I leave on Jan 14.

[celica-g5]

Sale is still on right? I didnt buy yet, but I should.

Yeah, the corporate rate runs till Oct. 1, so hurry up dude!!

[LYC]

Yes! Tell me everything!

I have no plans other than my flight gets into CTS on Jan 7 and I leave on Jan 14.


Theres so much to tell really so I'll try and keep this short. Most foreigners go to Niseko because its easy to get there and it pretty much dumps for 4 months straight. Especially in January it can snow an average of 30 cm's per day. I remember one day it was literally waist deep outside the front door of my building. It was ridiculous on the hill. Niseko is also good if your Japanese skills are kind of lacking. These days because of all the western tourists most hotels and lodging companies are bringing in english speaking staff to make the whole experience just that much easier. Hokkaido also has a ton of really sick resorts not far from Niseko. I can think of 4 or 5 within a 45 minute drive of Niseko. They all get retarded amounts of snow and the crowds usually get smaller the further you get from Niseko.

A good friend of mine started up a Japanese ski holiday company recently. Kelvin can pretty much tell you where to stay and how to get there and where to find all the goods. He spent a good couple years in Japan so he knows what he's talking about. If you drop my name maybe he can cut you a deal.
Welcome to Samurai Snow - Japan Ski Specialists | SamuraiSnow (http://www.samuraisnow.com/)

Let me know if you want some more info. I'm pretty jealous right now. I really want to go back.

A little sample of what you're going to experience.
Season Edit 2012-2013 Hokkaido, Japan on Vimeo

Oh yeah Kelvin is the first guy you see in the green jacket lol.
Luke

[meme405]

insert in.gif here.

Don't know if I need any new gear this year, most of my stuff is only 1 or 2 seasons old.

Might get some accessories when the new gear starts rolling in, the basics like gloves, goggles, a helmet, etc.

Right now I am reserving judgement on this coming season, last season was such an epic fail, and long range forecasts (which I think are fucking non-sense really) say this season is going to be even shittier.

Nonetheless I have a few buddies planning to hit some mountains in the states. Last year I spent almost an entire week at Brighton, and it was beyond awesome.

Definitely interested in a RS meet at CYP.

[EX-R]

anyone here a snowboard instructor? looking into getting my level 1 casi certification. Im planing to do this as a part time job along with my full time job. I would like to know more on how the industry is.

[heisenberg]

https://www.facebook.com/events/359294917580695/

last year they had the I/O? or similar smith goggles for like 100$~

only thing i saw good last year

[celica-g5]

Just thought I'd spread the stoke with our edit from last season again. Less than 2 months guys!!! :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IORLtEPGQ60&list=UUBYvHAr8XIOTbO_xGXmibcw

[westopher]

If anyone is interested, Fun in the sun on W4th ave has TONS of AK jackets at 160-300 bucks. I picked one up today. Sweet, sweet goretex. Also a Gopro black for filming some shenanigans. I'm so fucking ready.

[TOS'd]

I could use an AK jacket to match my pants, looking for something much slimmer than my Columbia.

[westopher]

I picked one up for 200! Do your worst whistler weather! Head down there as I bet the good sizes and colours will go fast.

[white rocket]

I'd like to get out this year. Didn't even go once last year due to the shit weather and on my second outing the year prior I cracked a rib and separated my shoulder on 2 separate bails. The cracked rib was manageable but when my shoulder separated that was it. That sucked hard :(. I ain't young no mo! No more big jumps for me anymore.

Currently riding a Lib Skate Banana and I'm more than happy with it. Tons of flex for noodling around and jibs. I mostly just like hitting deep pow and carving big and wide.

[jshen]

I picked one up for 200! Do your worst whistler weather! Head down there as I bet the good sizes and colours will go fast.

Went to try my luck today but only med or larger sizes left. No luck for myself finding any smalls. Good deals to be had though!

[TOS'd]

Sadly going to not buy a ski pass this year. Realized for me to go on a weekday, I'd have to get my car on the other side of Cambie Bridge, get through downtown rush hour, over the Lions Gate bridge, all during peak time. Off at 5/530, probably wont get up to Cypress until almost 7?

I'll probably just pick up a GMC anyways, that way I can attempt that some days and save on weekends when we have a RS meet. :)

[TOS'd]

J.P. Auclair and Andreas Fransson Confirmed Dead; Avalanche. (http://www.powder.com/stories/news/jp-auclair-andreas-fransson-confirmed-dead/)

RIP to these two skiers. Didn't know who Fransson was and only knew of Auclair because of the Trail video, which is one of my favourites.

?JP Auclair Street Segment (from Sherpas Cinemas' All.I.Can)?? - YouTube

[westopher]

Liz Daley, a snowboarder and backcountry guide from Tacoma was killed as well, in a separate avalanche in argentina. Fucking terrible snowpack down there right now from the sounds of it. Tragic. Warm weather, huge dumps on a very crusty layer from a long stretch of sunny weather from what I read.
Liz Daley Killed by Avalanche in South America | Transworld Snowboarding (http://snowboarding.transworld.net/news/liz-daley-killed-avalanche-south-america/)

[trollguy]

Sadly going to not buy a ski pass this year. Realized for me to go on a weekday, I'd have to get my car on the other side of Cambie Bridge, get through downtown rush hour, over the Lions Gate bridge, all during peak time. Off at 5/530, probably wont get up to Cypress until almost 7?

I'll probably just pick up a GMC anyways, that way I can attempt that some days and save on weekends when we have a RS meet. :)

does cypress still offer nightly passes? i just tried looking..

there's a cross country pass for $149, then apparently a downhill add on for 30.. but odnt know if that works.. and too lazy to find out. lol.

7pm = perfect time imo. you get 3 hrs which is MOOOORE than enough time!

[TOS'd]

does cypress still offer nightly passes? i just tried looking..

there's a cross country pass for $149, then apparently a downhill add on for 30.. but odnt know if that works.. and too lazy to find out. lol.

7pm = perfect time imo. you get 3 hrs which is MOOOORE than enough time!

No nightly passes. Just the NiteOwl reduced rate @ $33+tax starting after 5pm.

7PM isnt a bad time, I would probably be riding solo most of the time. None of my close friends are buying season passes anymore.

[SFU.Kin]

Big White ftw! Much better than Whistler imo. Too bad it's so much farther.

[trollguy]

No nightly passes. Just the NiteOwl reduced rate @ $33+tax starting after 5pm.

7PM isnt a bad time, I would probably be riding solo most of the time. None of my close friends are buying season passes anymore.

Ah gotcha. Same here. Riding solo is fun sometimes, but gets boring fast :(

[Xu.Vi]

SOLO-RIDER checking in (novice)

[TOS'd]

Solo riding is fun sometimes, but as slowguy said, it sometimes gets boring...and lonely.

[underscore]

If any of you forever alones hit up Big White and wanna rip with a few people gimme a shout, I'm up there with 1-4 friends every weekend.

[PK-EK]

Nakiska Season Pass holder rite here!
only $100 this season

I love the fact that I can wake up at noon, eat a quick lunch, drive over to Nakiska and do a bit of boarding until closing, I'll be there almost every Sunday!

[LYC]

Starting to look pretty good up in Whistler!

http://snow.whistler-blackcomb.com/glacier/2glacier.jpg

[jshen]

^^^ wow i was there saturday and it was bare!

[ancient_510]

Picked up a pair of BD Factor 130 boots for 70% off list.
Wat

[ancient_510]

So do I just walk in the door and go "Where is the asian kid?"

Edit: I mean WEAR DA AZN KID AT

[KDMofo]

Pretty much, if you see a Genesis Coupe parked in the 20mins parking or handicap spot then I'm here.

[Simplex123]

Just realized Cypress has student prices this year. For a silver pass, student price is same as the group login price ($296). And with the group login, you can get a student silver pass for only $269. Was just gonna get a GMC, but I'd be dumb not to get a silver now

[Vangruver]

Got my pass this year,

Got a new pair of boots this year,

Got a free pair of goggles this year,

Got a new slide stick with some new binders this year,

Got a sweet schedule for work that has me finish everyday at 1530....

I ride solo, and have mainly ridden solo... You'll find new friends to slide snow with and chances are, you'll increase your skill level over your friends.

Nothing wrong with going up with a solid crew, but don't turn away fun sliding time if your friends don't go, just go and enjoy the ride!

Remember, there are no friends on a powder day ;)

[meme405]

It's true I always progressed so much more quickly by myself. There are times where friends can help with tips and such, but for me, just being able to hit the same thing over and over without thinking about something else was usually the biggest factor to stomping a trick.

I have no pass this year so I'm gonna be hitting wherever I feel like. I hope cypress has that air bag ready to go again, I'm hunting for that rodeo 5 this year. Grouse better also have a massive cut line like they did two years ago. That final 60 foot step down was outrageously fun, even if I was too chicken shit to do anything but straight air it.

[westopher]

I wouldn't even hit that big jump on the cut anymore. A few years ago sure, but I can't hack it anymore. I did hit a couple jumps in the black park last year though. They are similar sizes, but built so much better. The park builders in the city are not what they used to be. As for the progression, my best friend and I really push each other, and we grew up riding with his older brother who is amazing and actually has a few full page shots in snowboard canada. I find I only get better when I ride with people better than me. Keeps me pushing to be at their level.

[underscore]

IMO you'll always progress the fastest riding with people who are better than you, you're more inclined to push when you're distracted by having to keep up than if you're just at a "comfortable" pace with people at the same skill level as you.

[Vangruver]

Its true, not denying that what so ever, but when you've progressed quicker than your close friends care to, one tends to want to venture out and seek other means for excitement.

When I say I ride solo, it truly doesn't mean that, simply because I usually find others that are usually out as well, and there are times when either party will tag along with one another.

So I guess I ride solo initially, then wind up making new friends. *shrug*

[meme405]

I think I ride differently then you guys.

My all mountain level is at a point where I can competently ride with pretty much anyone. i'm not struggling to keep up with anyone.

When I talk about progression I am pretty much solely talking about learning and stomping tricks. In which case other people have pretty little to do, its all about balls, and the practice time to throw it a hundred times before you stick it 50% of the time.

I'm by no means a park rat either. It's just where most of my progression happens these days.

[Mr.HappySilp]

What's a good snowboard goggles for buy? Looking to get one for a friend for Chirstmas. Looking to spend around $50 to $80 dollars. Saw some on sales at sports check
Scott Faze Metric Goggle 2013/14 - SportChek.ca (http://www.sportchek.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=21920786)
Smith Optics Phenom Goggle - Red Sensor Mirror - SportChek.ca (http://www.sportchek.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=37615026)
Oakley O2 XL Snow Goggle - Matte Black 2013/14 - SportChek.ca (http://www.sportchek.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=21919676)

If it makes any difference she is a girl about 5ft 2 to 5ft 4.

[E.D.C.5]

Im suuuuper excited for this season cuz I wanna try out my new snowboard (always been renting).

http://www.snowsurf.com/media/Snowboard_2014/img/rossignol_2014_district_amptek.jpg

[fishCak3s]

What's a good snowboard goggles for buy? Looking to get one for a friend for Chirstmas. Looking to spend around $50 to $80 dollars. Saw some on sales at sports check
Scott Faze Metric Goggle 2013/14 - SportChek.ca (http://www.sportchek.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=21920786)
Smith Optics Phenom Goggle - Red Sensor Mirror - SportChek.ca (http://www.sportchek.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=37615026)
Oakley O2 XL Snow Goggle - Matte Black 2013/14 - SportChek.ca (http://www.sportchek.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=21919676)

If it makes any difference she is a girl about 5ft 2 to 5ft 4.

Will she mostly ride at night? during the day? Does she wear glasses?

[Mr.HappySilp]

Will she mostly ride at night? during the day? Does she wear glasses?

Mostly during the day. She does wear glasses but also have contact. Last time I check she was waring her contacts when snowboarding.

[westopher]

Oakley presents Snowboarding: For Me (http://www.oakley.com/en/snowboarding-for-me)
Watch this today for free. If you don't you fucked up. Soo good.
Also picked up my 5 day edge card. Time to book some other trips as well.

[underscore]

Fucking tempting Niseko & Surrounding Resorts | 8 or 15 day package (http://www.powderhounds.com/Ski-Shop/Travel-Services/Tour-Operators/Epic-Ski-Adventures/Epic-Shot.aspx)

[westopher]

Yep, want to so fucking bad. All my friends are broke, or suck at snowboarding though. Its one or the other.

[underscore]

All my friends are just plain broke, it's really starting to piss me off since I have limited time to do shit like this in my life. With flights it would land around $2k, but I'd want to spend a few more days on either end to explore Japan if I'm flying that far.

[LYC]

Do it! Those resorts in that package are all sick. Rusutsu recently built a sort of ultranatural area in the resort where it has like man made log rides and pillows that all land into steep pow. The backside of Teine is like pillow heaven. Literally pillows for days.

[GabAlmighty]

Can't wait to shred some pow this year. Time is almost upon us.

[white rocket]

I haven't been following but does it look like it's going to be decent this year? It still seems quite warm out now so I'm wondering if will be another bust :(

[westopher]

I wouldn't be too worried. Its pretty unlikely it will start off as shit as last year. There has already been more precipitation this year at this time than last it seems. I'm heading to whistler Dec 5th and 6th. Hopefully its decent.

[LYC]

Few days ago in the Whistler alpine. Looks pretty epic to me.

Whistler Blackcomb November 1 - Early Season First Tracks - YouTube

[ancient_510]

Fucking tempting Niseko & Surrounding Resorts | 8 or 15 day package (http://www.powderhounds.com/Ski-Shop/Travel-Services/Tour-Operators/Epic-Ski-Adventures/Epic-Shot.aspx)

2014/5 Tour Dates: Single Shots: Jan 6 - 13 | Jan 13 - 20 Double Shot: Jan 6 - 20

I am literally in Japan for those dates.

[underscore]

Well if you aren't already, go skiing! Or extend your trip and hit the Jan 13-20 package.

[Mr.HappySilp]

Will she mostly ride at night? during the day? Does she wear glasses?

Got her this Oakley O2 XL Snow Goggle - Matte Black 2013/14 - SportChek.ca (http://www.sportchek.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=21919676)
Seems decent.

[Vangruver]

Got her this Oakley O2 XL Snow Goggle - Matte Black 2013/14 - SportChek.ca (http://www.sportchek.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=21919676)
Seems decent.

I have to interject here.

These are going to be BIG goggles for a girl.

If she has a small bridge, or a small face, these goggles may not fit her all that well.

[Spartacus]

Guys, I'm looking to get into snowboarding.

Where should i be shopping for gears and what do i need? How much should i be looking to spend? :woot2:

Any deals coming up?

[GabAlmighty]

Guys, I'm looking to get into snowboarding.

Where should i be shopping for gears and what do i need? How much should i be looking to spend? :woot2:

Any deals coming up?

If you're just starting out then get a Sportcheck special or something off of craigslist. Board should come up to about your mouth or so, height wise.

You'll need a board, bindings, boots, pants, gloves, jacket, goggles, and a helmet if you so choose.

Spend as little as possible, no use being one of those asian (not saying you are just they are the worst for it) folks that have about 5k worth of shit on their bodies but can't ride for shit.

[Vangruver]

Guys, I'm looking to get into snowboarding.

Where should i be shopping for gears and what do i need? How much should i be looking to spend? :woot2:

Any deals coming up?

If you're just starting out then get a Sportcheck special or something off of craigslist. Board should come up to about your mouth or so, height wise.

You'll need a board, bindings, boots, pants, gloves, jacket, goggles, and a helmet if you so choose.

Spend as little as possible, no use being one of those asian (not saying you are just they are the worst for it) folks that have about 5k worth of shit on their bodies but can't ride for shit.

I disagree

Invest in gear that helps you stay dry and stay warm without breaking the bank

Yes if that means you're more comfortable in goretex or a more pricey jacket/pants then so be it. You do not want to feel discouraged if you're wet and soaked, then have to drive home damp and feeling like ass

As for a snowboard? Go with a reference to weight instead of measuring up with height.

I've preached this method time and time again and for good reason. As gear now is based on mass instead of leverage. You can be a twig and weight next to nothing, and buy a board based on height and have it feel too stiff. I've seen it before and it holds true. Especially for someone that's starting out

[westopher]

Everything vangruver said is the exact same advice I'd give. Get gear that can hold up to a full day of riding and let you progress comfortably, and talk to someone who knows about sizing a snowboard. It's 100% based on flex patterns, effective edge and shapes suited to your weight and also not to be forgotten, foot size.

[white rocket]

Definitely don't skimp out on gear including boots. Being cold and uncomfortable will ruin your day. You can get away with a budget(within reason) board and bindings.

[westopher]

Yeah and I do agree with Gab in the sense, dont go out and blow your wad on retardedly expensive stuff, but don't go too cheap. You can easily get everything, brand new, and quality for under 2k. Its not that much considering a lift ticket costs 120 bucks at whistler. Its an expensive hobby, but there is nothing in the world I'd rather do at any time.

[jshen]

Amen to the advice vangruver gave. As to budget, spend whatever you are comfortable with. If that means 5k or 500$, so be it. I would also recommend renting or borrowing gear from a friend the first 2 trips to see if you enjoy it enough to invest your hard earned coin. As to where to splurge and spend more coin, my vote is on boots and pants. Your feet have to be comfortable and pants because you will be sitting alot, more so when you're learning. Nothing worst than foot pain and a cold/wet ass.

My 0.02,
James

[underscore]

IMO rent at least the board (ideally boots too) the first few times out, get a feel for what type of board you like and how boots feel after a few hours. You'll have a lot easier time buying the right boots once you know what comfortable ones feel like to you. If you're going to buy everything, boots are the single most important piece of kit you have, everything else you can skimp on a lot easier.

[GabAlmighty]

I didn't mean go buy Value Village special, just saying you don't NEED to go buy a $600 H/H jacket... But boy are they nice, almost bought one at the outlets last week.

[heisenberg]

im looking into a new jacket this season, my current one is doing the trick but looking to upgrading to something thinner. is goretex the best of the best?

[Tawpie]

im looking into a new jacket this season, my current one is doing the trick but looking to upgrading to something thinner. is goretex the best of the best?

GORE-TEX® Products Test #1: Waterproofness - watch the first webisode of "THE PROMISE"
GORE-TEX® Products Test #2: Windproofness - watch the second episode of "THE PROMISE"
GORE-TEX® Products Test #3: Breathability - watch the third webisode of "THE PROMISE"

[anjewree]

Just got Burton AK 2L Swash Gore-Tex jacket and pants :spamarama:

[heisenberg]

Just got Burton AK 2L Swash Gore-Tex jacket and pants :spamarama:

did you order yours online or got them local?

[anjewree]

did you order yours online or got them local?

Ordered them online from evo, They have an outlet sale going:woot2:

[suzuka84]

GoreTex is a great product, they have near monopoly on the consumer market. If you want to use real gear made for off-piste use, look into hardshells made with eVent, polartec's NeoShell and schoeller's c_change. It will boggle your mind the options available once you look into other brands.

[Greenstoner]

got my season pass for cypress, ive been waiting for it to open

[Kisame]

cypress opening this weekend. blue runs only though. i wonder how rocky it'll be

[6793026]

1 investment for gortex and you'll never ever have to buy again. TRUST ME on this.

get bright crazycolors like fushia or pink or orange, it's shit to look at but ur friends would be super happy to locate you.

[Greenstoner]

any suggestions on gloves ? is gortex glove really waterproof ?

i go pretty often and my glove never got the chance to dried itself

[punkwax]

My GMC's have never let me down, personally..

[underscore]

I find my gloves get wet from me sweating, not from snow. If yours don't dry out fast enough I'd get a second pair.

Also how the shit does Greenstoner have 4.3 billion fails?

[TOS'd]

Are there thin gortex/waterproof gloves? I don't like using the big bulky ones which are normally what gloves are like.

[TOS'd]

cypress opening this weekend. blue runs only though. i wonder how rocky it'll be

Doesnt look too bad..

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[GabAlmighty]

Might make for a good park rat kind of day

[Kisame]

Did anyone hit the slopes at cypress today? How was it?

[XplicitLuder]

Any local sales sa going on? Gf needs pants. Someone recommended the brand spider/spyder? If they have stuff for tall ppl that would be cool for me too haha as I need a new jacket

[meme405]

Are there thin gortex/waterproof gloves? I don't like using the big bulky ones which are normally what gloves are like.

I have friends who's hands stay miraculously warm. Most of them use pipe style gloves. Their just like thin insulation layers, with padding to protect your hands from snow burn, and the edges of your board.

I personally have cold hands, so I run Burton AK gloves, with an Under Armor innerliner. This allows me to shed a layer easily when not necessary to reduce bulk and keep cool. Also on really cold days allows me to get to my phone and use it without taking off all my hand protection.

(the UA stuff has fingertip things which allow you to use your phone while wearing them, and it works really well).

[TOS'd]

I have friends who's hands stay miraculously warm. Most of them use pipe style gloves. Their just like thin insulation layers, with padding to protect your hands from snow burn, and the edges of your board.

I personally have cold hands, so I run Burton AK gloves, with an Under Armor innerliner. This allows me to shed a layer easily when not necessary to reduce bulk and keep cool. Also on really cold days allows me to get to my phone and use it without taking off all my hand protection.

(the UA stuff has fingertip things which allow you to use your phone while wearing them, and it works really well).

Sweet, thanks for the info. I'm going to find some UA inner liners as well as some pipe style gloves since my hands do get cold. I just like the feel of having minimal sized gloves.

Do you recall where you bought the UA stuff and also where to get pipe style gloves specifically? Thanks!

[meme405]

Sweet, thanks for the info. I'm going to find some UA inner liners as well as some pipe style gloves since my hands do get cold. I just like the feel of having minimal sized gloves.

Do you recall where you bought the UA stuff and also where to get pipe style gloves specifically? Thanks!

Snowboard Pipe Gloves and Park Gloves for Sale | Dogfunk.com (http://www.dogfunk.com/park-and-pipe-gloves)

Check that out for Park/Pipe Gloves. I actually have a pair of Neff Rovers from last year, I used them for later in the season when it got warm out. I liked them.

As for UA gear, I know sportchek sells em. I don't know other than that. I actually get stuff straight from UA, as one of the companies I contract to is works closely with the brand.

[rexsomnii]

What do you guys think of Revelstoke around December 15th <

I'm thinking of going there with a group of friends for our Christmas Break.

Thoughts?

[westopher]

Its EARLY. Thats a crapshoot for snow conditions. It will definitely be fun, but who knows how much snow will have fallen by then. Its pretty likely its not going to be too filled in. They can get hit hard by snow in a pretty short period of time, but consider thats only 1 month away, and there hasn't been a head start on precipitation.

[celica-g5]

Are there thin gortex/waterproof gloves? I don't like using the big bulky ones which are normally what gloves are like.

Hey TOS'd, I picked up some leather Gore-tex Oakley gloves down at the Tulalip outlet last weekend for $30. They still had quite a few pairs when I snagged mine. Warm and very low profile. If you are planning to go south of the border, definitely check out the Oakley outlet.

http://www.gore-tex.com/resources/goretex/static/en_US/images/products/132892f.jpg

[TOS'd]

Hey TOS'd, I picked up some leather Gore-tex Oakley gloves down at the Tulalip outlet last weekend for $30. They still had quite a few pairs when I snagged mine. Warm and very low profile. If you are planning to go south of the border, definitely check out the Oakley outlet.

http://www.gore-tex.com/resources/goretex/static/en_US/images/products/132892f.jpg
Cool, thanks for the suggestion! Just gotta find time to head down there, last two times I've gone down I haven't been too successful in finding things, although I wasn't looking for snowboarding gear.

Saw you in rmd at a hotpot place last week-ish on my way out of there I think, lol.


Side question: Any of the places on burrard/4th sell Neff gloves? I think I recall seeing a Neff store at Alderwood Mall down south.

[meme405]

Side question: Any of the places on burrard/4th sell Neff gloves? I think I recall seeing a Neff store at Alderwood Mall down south.

Not sure, bought mine at the comor in whistler. Maybe see if you can hit one down here they might carry Neff stuff as well.

West49 seems to have a decent Dakine collection of gloves, just saw it walking by the park royal store a couple days ago. Not sure what they had, didn't need gloves myself.

[celica-g5]

Cool, thanks for the suggestion! Just gotta find time to head down there, last two times I've gone down I haven't been too successful in finding things, although I wasn't looking for snowboarding gear.

Saw you in rmd at a hotpot place last week-ish on my way out of there I think, lol.


Side question: Any of the places on burrard/4th sell Neff gloves? I think I recall seeing a Neff store at Alderwood Mall down south.

Yeah! That was me. I love that place. You should of came to say hi. Haha.

I know Pacific Boarder carries some Neff stuff, but Zumiez has their gloves for sure. I don't ever recall seeing a Neff store at Alderwood...

[TOS'd]

Yeah! That was me. I love that place. You should of came to say hi. Haha.

I know Pacific Boarder carries some Neff stuff, but Zumiez has their gloves for sure. I don't ever recall seeing a Neff store at Alderwood...

Ah true. I think what I saw was a skater-type store that was advertising a collaboration with Neff x another brand. They had a lot of signage and posters depicting snowboarding/winter. :failed:

[GabAlmighty]

Going down to the outlets in Oregon next week on my days off. There will be lots of skiing gear purchased.

The only thing I "need" is a jacket and pants, but we'll see what else I convince myself to get. Helly Hansen is gonna love me...

[Pegacorn]

I have to interject here.

These are going to be BIG goggles for a girl.

If she has a small bridge, or a small face, these goggles may not fit her all that well.

Yep. How big her head/face is matters. I had to get KIDS goggles from COSTCO. They're pretty great, btw, if you see them this year.

[TOS'd]

Cypress meets this season? Anyone interested? I know there will be a range of skill levels, like our last big meet, but we all managed to tone in down a bit or step it up to ride together and it was awesome!

[dyan]

down :)

[TOS'd]

^ not sure if srs. you didnt check your phone for over 8 hours and by then you were off the mountain. :troll:

[dyan]

too busy enjoying fresh powder :troll: no time to check phone

[XplicitLuder]

in again

[TOS'd]

Would you guys prefer in December or January?

For me if its in December, I can do weekends/weekdays(Dec 29/30 only). Or else only weekends for January because I work M-F.

[kakucaekz]

Down for meets, for real this time.

Hit up Cypress today, was pretty busy at about 10 am when we got there. One run open still, wasn't too good but it was fun to just get out there and ski again. Boooo, skiers. Can't wait for more snow :D

[Mr.HappySilp]

Yep. How big her head/face is matters. I had to get KIDS goggles from COSTCO. They're pretty great, btw, if you see them this year.

Ended up exchange it at sportscheck them for another style. Got a female one.

[mb_]

Finally able to try out snowboarding this season. Any recommendations on where to rent gear?

[Greenstoner]

recommend on gloves ? I have gone through many pairs already.

i fell alot and when snow gets into my glove it gets so damn wet, since i started boarding last year and on board 2-3 times a week, the drying time just doesnt cut it

[Pegacorn]

Finally able to try out snowboarding this season. Any recommendations on where to rent gear?

It's easiest just to rent from the mountain you're going to, only marginally cheaper to rent elsewhere. Went with a friend starting out and she rented pants and jacket and everything from Ski & Snowboard rentals | Vancouver (http://www.sportsjunkies.com/ski/vancouver_ski_rentals/)
The upside to renting off mountain (especially if renting clothes) is that you know you've got your gear before you get up there, in case they have a low supply in your size.

[wobuffet]

anyone have any experience with flow bindings ?
i've only used burton bindings before, but thinking of trying out flow bindings. worth the switch?

[Pegacorn]

Anyone been up to Cypress yet? What are the conditions like?

[westopher]

The snow is actually nice, but there is almost none of it. One run is open. It was fun, but kind of a waste of money.

[TOS'd]

Suggestions on bindings? I would like to have upgraded my boots, board, and bindings this year since mine are probably like 5-6 seasons old and pretty beat up. But thats a lot to spend at this moment so I think I'll only upgrade the bindings because mine are currently the ones that strap on top of the foot part, so it pinches, as opposed to toe-cap ones.

Looking for something that I can continue to use as I slowly upgrade my equipment.

[shawnly1000]

$10 lift tickets!!!
December 6th is National Ski Day. There are 4 participating locations:
1) Vancouver – Cypress Mountain
2) Calgary – Nakiska Mountain Resort
3) Toronto – Blue Mountain Resort
4) Quebec City – Stoneham Mountain Resort

National Ski Day | Alpine Canada Alpin (http://www.alpinecanada.org/nationalskiday)

[anjewree]

Suggestions on bindings? I would like to have upgraded my boots, board, and bindings this year since mine are probably like 5-6 seasons old and pretty beat up. But thats a lot to spend at this moment so I think I'll only upgrade the bindings because mine are currently the ones that strap on top of the foot part, so it pinches, as opposed to toe-cap ones.

Looking for something that I can continue to use as I slowly upgrade my equipment.

I like my union forces bindings, very comfortable and responsive. Evo in Seattle has them on sale still, I had mine shipped last year
Union Force Snowboard Bindings 2014 | evo outlet (http://www.evo.com/outlet/snowboard-bindings/union-force-2014.aspx#image=68291/330722/union-force-snowboard-bindings-2014-matte-yellow.jpg)

[westopher]

Evo is a good shop. I got my wife a board and bindings from them and got a great deal.

[meme405]

I like my union forces bindings, very comfortable and responsive. Evo in Seattle has them on sale still, I had mine shipped last year
Union Force Snowboard Bindings 2014 | evo outlet (http://www.evo.com/outlet/snowboard-bindings/union-force-2014.aspx#image=68291/330722/union-force-snowboard-bindings-2014-matte-yellow.jpg)

My Forces are two years old as well now. Holding up great. Excellent bindings.

[TOS'd]

Thanks for the suggestions on the unions, do you guys know if theres extra charge to ship to Canada?

Also thoughts on these: Rome 390 Boss Snowboard Bindings 2014 | evo outlet (http://www.evo.com/outlet/snowboard-bindings/rome-390-boss-2014.aspx)

They have a steeper discount than the Unions, and reviews seem good. Only like $9 more.

edit: im an all mountain/freeride type of rider

edit2: damn, $55.78 extra to ship to Canada. hmm

edit3: at the top of the shopping cart it says:

"Rome products can only be shipped within the U.S.
Union products can only be shipped within the U.S."

So I'm guessing im out of luck?

[jbsali]

recommend on gloves ? I have gone through many pairs already.

i fell alot and when snow gets into my glove it gets so damn wet, since i started boarding last year and on board 2-3 times a week, the drying time just doesnt cut it

Ive had good success with North Face Montana. They have a zipper vent on the top too. Would recommend wearing a thin glove underneath if you're in -20c.
Fully water proof. i use them boarding and wear them while washing my car. don't judge. lol

[RecklessNS]

Thanks for the suggestions on the unions, do you guys know if theres extra charge to ship to Canada?

Also thoughts on these: Rome 390 Boss Snowboard Bindings 2014 | evo outlet (http://www.evo.com/outlet/snowboard-bindings/rome-390-boss-2014.aspx)

They have a steeper discount than the Unions, and reviews seem good. Only like $9 more.


I picked up a set of ski's from them 2 years ago and a couple sets of poles last year. Good thing about Evo is that they put any duties/extra charge within their shipping costs at the final checkout. it's still pricey to ship it up here but if the item is heavily discounted, it works out with their shipping price.

Not to sure about bindings but when I shipped my ski's, Shipping was about $120. Steep but you just gotta weigh the discount to their shipping. *Great Service from them, never a hassle, no hidden costs.

*And that's the fkn dream right there.

[anjewree]

I always ship things from evo to TSB in Point Roberts. They have free shipping with an order of $50 or more to TSB. As long as you don't spend more than like $300 you won't get taxed coming back through the boarders

[westopher]

Thanks for the suggestions on the unions, do you guys know if theres extra charge to ship to Canada?

Also thoughts on these: Rome 390 Boss Snowboard Bindings 2014 | evo outlet (http://www.evo.com/outlet/snowboard-bindings/rome-390-boss-2014.aspx)

I've been riding various incarnations of the 390s for the last 7 years now. Best bindings I've ever owned, and i'll never switch from them probably until something super amazing appears. I ride 2013 390 boss's now and love them. The cant base pads are nice since I ride a wider stance. Ship them to TSB, or locally check out pacific boarder. The dollar is such shit right now that buying stuff across the border isn't worth it unless you cant get it here.

[TOS'd]

I ended up buying the Rome ones I posted and going the TSB route. Looking forward to trying some new equipment out, been on the same K2 Anagram/K2 Sonic from 5 seasons ago when I first started.

Best case no tax, $185 CAD. With tax $200 CAD.

Couldnt find the 2014 ones online here, but the 2015s at Pacific Boarder are 10% right now for $269.99.

Hmm, whats next..boots or a board..

[jshen]

I've been riding various incarnations of the 390s for the last 7 years now. Best bindings I've ever owned, and i'll never switch from them probably until something super amazing appears. I ride 2013 390 boss's now and love them. The cant base pads are nice since I ride a wider stance. Ship them to TSB, or locally check out pacific boarder. The dollar is such shit right now that buying stuff across the border isn't worth it unless you cant get it here.

I as well can vouch for the 390s. Used mines for 6 years now and they are SOLID bindings. Never had an issue yet. On the heavy side, but this is comparing to my brother's union flights. +1 on checking locally, lots of left over 390 stock from last year. Just call around.

[Simplex123]

You should've shipped to inout parcel. Cheaper than TSB and they've got 24 hour lockers. Too late for you TOS'd, but heads up to others ordering gear from the states

[TOS'd]

You should've shipped to inout parcel. Cheaper than TSB and they've got 24 hour lockers. Too late for you TOS'd, but heads up to others ordering gear from the states

I like that its 24/7. I'll give it a try next time I guess, makes it easier for someone to go that works a full time job and doesnt want to be apart of the weekend rush.

[TheSalesman]

Selling off some stuff since I only went 3 times last year and probably won't have much time again this year.

Brand new Never Summer Proto CT 154cm - $350
Rome 390 Boss S/M - $150 used less then 10 times.
2011 Burton Cartel EST M - $100
Bern Baker helmet - $50
Burton Board 156cm - $50 it's really old and cracked. Good for shitty condition, rocks and to learn on.

[trollguy]

what yr is the proto?

[TheSalesman]

what yr is the proto?

2013

[westopher]

Since its not taboo to post our gear FS in here, heres a link to my board for sale.
http://www.revscene.net/forums/697993-rome-agent-rocker-159-snowboard.html

[z3german]

waiting waiting waiting....

Come on cold! Get cold already!

[rexsomnii]

Went up to Cypress today. All rain. I think it would have been busier if it was nice out.

Got soaked to the bone.

Good thing is that i got myself a new pair of goggles.

Oakley Airbrakes in army green frame with vr50 pink iridium lens which included a dark grey replacement lens.


Can't wait to use them at revelstoke next week.

On the topic of gloves, I need a pair as well. Any other recommendations?
Saw the north face Montana one posted above.

[TOS'd]

DIY a some-what longer lasting anti-fog application for my goggles? I've tried the dish washing soap before and it hasn't done well for me.

[wobuffet]

DIY a some-what longer lasting anti-fog application for my goggles? I've tried the dish washing soap before and it hasn't done well for me.
make sure your goggles are not overlapping/covering your toque, scarf, face mask etc.
in other words, the foamy cushion part on the goggles should have direct contact with your face

[ancient_510]

Oakley Airbrakes

Look out. I've had to RMA two sets of lenses on my Airbrakes because of fog between the lenses. Hang them up to dry after every day of riding. I drive home with them draped on my rear view mirror every time. My 7 year old shitty Spy goggles are more reliable than these ones. When touring, I can't afford to be stuck on top of a mountain and not be able to pick a safe line down. I pack 2 pairs of goggles now.

Speaking of touring, went up to Manning on Saturday just to have a look around. They're not open yet. One lap inside the resort boundaries, one lap down through Apple Bowl; it was terrible. Snow had the look of wind scour but it had a rain crust on top.

[underscore]

make sure your goggles are not overlapping/covering your toque, scarf, face mask etc.
in other words, the foamy cushion part on the goggles should have direct contact with your face

This. Air flow is the best defogger around.

[TOS'd]

Anything other than good air flow? I ride with glasses, no contacts so that's not an option, and they usually for up.

[TheSalesman]

Anything other than good air flow? I ride with glasses, no contacts so that's not an option, and they usually for up.

Get contacts. Then it will be an option.

[underscore]

I wear glasses as well and don't have any problems, I know for snorkeling I spit on the inside of my goggles then wipe it off and it seems to work.

[Xu.Vi]

Try wider goggles maybe? My IO/X's fit over my glasses perfectly without exposing any gaps.

[TOS'd]

Get contacts. Then it will be an option.

re: not an option atm

[westopher]

Soooooooooo............
Anyone getting really worried yet? Local mountains are in some serious trouble after these mild rains. Whistler may be picking up some tonight and tomorrow, but it was horrendous up there last weekend.

[anjewree]

Hopefully whistler doesn't let me down lol heading up there for the weekend

[Vangruver]

not worried the slightest.

I still feel that the season will still go as per norm, as this reminds me of the season of 98/99. The worst I've remembered. Before snowmaking, and before thousands of people knew what snowboarding was.

[dyan]

Soooooooooo............
Anyone getting really worried yet? Local mountains are in some serious trouble after these mild rains. Whistler may be picking up some tonight and tomorrow, but it was horrendous up there last weekend.

Heading up this weekend. Hopefully not a let down :(

[TOS'd]

is blackcomb open yet?

[westopher]

i rode it when I was there. Both mountains have been open since opening day. Only red and green chair on whistler and jersey, cat skinner, solar coaster and wizard on blackcomb. Park was fun, but nothing other than a few main runs had enough snow to be ridable.

[dyan]

hopefully this weekend dumps :D

who am I kidding

[westopher]

My buddy sent me a pic from up on whistler today. It looked really good actually. Snow in the forecast tonight and tomorrow as well.

[anjewree]

My buddy sent me a pic from up on whistler today. It looked really good actually. Snow in the forecast tonight and tomorrow as well.

:fuckyea:

[heisenberg]

i just got a new pair of oakley flight deck goggles. inside came with a cleaning guide and it seemed a little over the top. something along the lines of " if snow gets on the inside of your goggles shake out all snow and water and use the bag it comes with to clean it" has anyone else encountered this with other goggles?

[underscore]

How is that over the top? If you clean lenses with the wrong material you'll scratch and scuff it.

[DragonChi]

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/959735497/f-bom-the-first-snow-goggle-with-active-anti-fog-t

[Kisame]

Hopefully whistler doesn't let me down lol heading up there for the weekend

me too, maybe ill see you up there :thumbs:

[heisenberg]

How is that over the top? If you clean lenses with the wrong material you'll scratch and scuff it.

just thought there might be some kind of coating or lining on the inside that you dont want to rub off my accident

[TOS'd]

most goggles come in bag which is the same stuff as those cleaning clothes, so thats why it was saying you can use your bag to wipe the insides of your goggles and it will be alright.

[ancient_510]

It's so sad up at Cypress right now
http://i.imgur.com/YRrUZFWl.jpg

[wobuffet]

i want to thank you for the update, but fail the pic cuz no snow :pokerface:

[anjewree]

Was up in whistler over the weekend, pretty good conditions at the top. 7th Heaven was bomb, forgot how amazing the view was! Downside was the line for 7th Heaven, everyone was trying to get up top. Everything below was a little choppy and icy
http://i60.tinypic.com/vx1g3.jpg
http://i61.tinypic.com/5eg6wy.jpg
http://i61.tinypic.com/28holy8.jpg
http://i61.tinypic.com/15xv6dt.jpg
http://i58.tinypic.com/14kktnr.jpg

[underscore]

I was half tempted to rip down to Whistler until I saw that line, yuck.

Big White was horrible yesterday, what little snow is up that has become solid ice. It was a decent warmup for the season at least, I forgot just how damn heavy my skis are though. Right now I'm on 2004 K2 Seth Pistols with bindings that I hate, I still love my K2's but I'm being very tempted by some of the new rocker tech coming out. Does it really make that much of a difference, ie is rocker as big of a jump as shaped skis or fat skis were? Or is it more of an "ehh it's nice to have"?

[anjewree]

I was half tempted to rip down to Whistler until I saw that line, yuck.

Big White was horrible yesterday, what little snow is up that has become solid ice. It was a decent warmup for the season at least, I forgot just how damn heavy my skis are though. Right now I'm on 2004 K2 Seth Pistols with bindings that I hate, I still love my K2's but I'm being very tempted by some of the new rocker tech coming out. Does it really make that much of a difference, ie is rocker as big of a jump as shaped skis or fat skis were? Or is it more of an "ehh it's nice to have"?


Yeah that line up was a good 30min. There were a couple birds that kept flying around the line up, I'm guessing to look for food. They landed on people's helmets and ski poles. My buddy put his hand up and got one to land on his hand lol

http://i61.tinypic.com/2qdr7ki.jpg

[TOS'd]

Test fit my new bindings, Rome 390 bosses are meant to be toecap but on my boots I'm not too sure if they'll stay on the toecap under all the pressure and forces bombing down a hill lol. Maybe my boots have an abnormally large front, Burton Moto. Also aware some mixing and matching boots/bindings dont always work out well.

[NKC ONE]

Can anyone school me on these rocker boards? Haven't been boarding for over 7 years now ever since I moved back to HK and I'm in need of new gear for this season.

I've also heard that boots are freakin amazing now too ie Nike with Lunarlon. Any new development in bindings?

[TheSalesman]

Test fit my new bindings, Rome 390 bosses are meant to be toecap but on my boots I'm not too sure if they'll stay on the toecap under all the pressure and forces bombing down a hill lol. Maybe my boots have an abnormally large front, Burton Moto. Also aware some mixing and matching boots/bindings dont always work out well.

I have rome 390s. You just need to adjust the toe strap. They work very well on the toe. Not that great over.

[ancient_510]

is rocker as big of a jump as shaped skis or fat skis were?

I've got a strongly double camber-rocker (the mustache shape) splitboard for touring. The amount of low speed float compared to traditionally cambered or flat boards I've been on is other-worldly.

[westopher]

Agreed. I would never go back to a cambered board after riding a hybrid camber board. Especially spinning into pow. I can land shit SO much easier. No more tomahawks over the nose, at least not every single time.....

[Simplex123]

Test fit my new bindings, Rome 390 bosses are meant to be toecap but on my boots I'm not too sure if they'll stay on the toecap under all the pressure and forces bombing down a hill lol. Maybe my boots have an abnormally large front, Burton Moto. Also aware some mixing and matching boots/bindings dont always work out well.

yeah burton boots are relatively fat and wide compared to other brands. If you were at the end of the size range you probably need a size up for the toe cap for fit

[TOS'd]

I got the L/XL bindings, I think my boot may be a US 9 or US 10, will have to check and adjust when I get home from work.

[westopher]

I 100% guarantee the bindings will work with the toecap. I'll even adjust it for you so it works if need be. The toecap is the best thing to happen to bindings since the highback. I actually can't bear to think of someone having those bindings and not reaping all the benefits of how awesome they are.

[Gh0stRider]

from my fb feed

https://scontent-b-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/1503866_10153001364804744_7309951797060354342_n.jp g?oh=3c652b87ea0bb22b37cc8300deb9f46d&oe=550D518F

https://scontent-a-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/1459757_10153001364589744_7543427904125293054_n.jp g?oh=018cc2b30fca3faaf8984987b45c1ac9&oe=55014CC1


lame....

[underscore]

I 100% guarantee the bindings will work with the toecap. I'll even adjust it for you so it works if need be. The toecap is the best thing to happen to bindings since the highback. I actually can't bear to think of someone having those bindings and not reaping all the benefits of how awesome they are.

The stupid part is how long it took for the toe cap to be invented, the toe strap was basically dead weight before.

[TOS'd]

Toe strap pinches my boot and toe on my old bindings from 2009.

[ancient_510]

Going to Cypress today to ride on rocks and shit.

:thumbs:

[Pegacorn]

Those pics of Cypress are depressing. My season pass is crying.

[TOS'd]

Anyone order their new edge card to be mailed to their house? How long did it take to arrive? It's been a month since I ordered and no sign of it in the mail.

[westopher]

Mine took like 3.5 weeks. No idea why it was so fucking long. I imagine its even worse now due to the christmas mail influx.
Anyone see the forecast for whistler? Looks promising. Maybe heading up monday if it actually happens.

[TOS'd]

Thanks for the update westopher, hopefully its just the influx mail causing the delay.

[Kisame]

Anyone order their new edge card to be mailed to their house? How long did it take to arrive? It's been a month since I ordered and no sign of it in the mail.

I had gotten mines in the mail approx. two weeks after i ordered it. This was in November.

[AzNightmare]

Spent like $800 on full gear in 2013 when I started snowboarding... Season's seem to get shorter and shorter each year. Maybe I picked up the wrong sport.

:derp:

[Gh0stRider]

hows whistler on the weekdays?

[Djiban]

Mine took like 3.5 weeks. No idea why it was so fucking long. I imagine its even worse now due to the christmas mail influx.
Anyone see the forecast for whistler? Looks promising. Maybe heading up monday if it actually happens.

Got mine for like a month. Called them in the 3rd week asking the status and some retarded customer service rep told me that it had been mailed out and it was on its way. Fourth week still haven't received it, called whistler again, the lady said that my card had never been printed. Apparently the first fuckin jackass cs rep lied, should've asked for his name.

[Vangruver]

Spent like $800 on full gear in 2013 when I started snowboarding... Season's seem to get shorter and shorter each year. Maybe I picked up the wrong sport.

:derp:

you haven't been snowboarding long enough....

[AzNightmare]

you haven't been snowboarding long enough....

Definitely haven't... But it actually brings up a question.
How do people get good at snowboarding when the opportunity to do it is so limited compared to other sports?

[TOS'd]

WB got back to me about me pass, said it was printed and mailed out this week. At least I know its on the way now.

[heisenberg]

Definitely haven't... But it actually brings up a question.
How do people get good at snowboarding when the opportunity to do it is so limited compared to other sports?

this will be my third season, im no pro or anything but when i snowboard i just make the best of it. i'll try something new on every trip. if i fail i get back up. it doesnt hurt that much falling on snow..... just uhh ..... yolo everything

[Simplex123]

hows whistler on the weekdays?

Just went today. Line ups weren't bad at all at most I waited about 6-7 minutes on lifts around the Whistler side. Conditions were decent as well. Some icy parts but there was a nice layer of new snow from last night for most of the mountain. It should be even better after this weekend but it's hard to find a whole day to head up there...

[sekin67835]

Has anyone ridden a never summer proto board before? I'm looking for an all mountain board, where i can also do tricks and jumps. Any other board to compare it to?

[trollguy]

what previous boards have you ridden? how long have you been riding for?

[TheSalesman]

The proto is an awesome board. Its the board im riding now and probably going to stick with for awhile. Still fast and very forgiving. Very forgivig if you go off a jump wrong. Its a hybrid board. First time i tried one was riding Vangruvers destroyer and ever since then, i dont want to ride any camber or rocker only boards

[jbsali]

Definitely haven't... But it actually brings up a question.
How do people get good at snowboarding when the opportunity to do it is so limited compared to other sports?

like the other guy said above, you just try and do something new every trip. It takes time and practice.. like almost everything else. When I first started snowboarding, i went with people that were way better than me. it was a challenge every time i went up with these guys. trying to keep up, doing the same trails/ runs. Some days were good, some days were bad but in the end i learned a lot from it.

At this point, I have surpassed the skill level of the people i normally go with. The more trips you make the better of course.

I go with a bunch of different groups now: beginner, inter, advanced. Even when I go with beginners, it gives me the opportunity to tweak small tricks (butters, small kickers, etc). No trip should be a trip wasted. make the most of any opportunity.

I've been snowboarding for about 4 seasons (went 3 times last season though..) and I feel as though i could classify myself as upper intermediate for sure (not to gloat). If you put the effort in, you'll get the results.. like every sport, things take time.

[TOS'd]

I want to get my spins down this season, someone show me the ropes lol.

Got my WB edge card, they feel cheap as fuck and I almost bent mine trying to pull it off of the sticky tape on the letter. At least its only $5 to replace if you lose/damage it since its such low quality.

[anjewree]

I want to get my spins down this season, someone show me the ropes lol.

Got my WB edge card, they feel cheap as fuck and I almost bent mine trying to pull it off of the sticky tape on the letter. At least its only $5 to replace if you lose/damage it since its such low quality.

My buddy uses these plastic pokemon card holders, the card still scans at the gates. No more bends

http://i57.tinypic.com/v838xw.jpg

[ancient_510]

Got my WB edge card, they feel cheap as fuck and I almost bent mine trying to pull it off of the sticky tape on the letter. At least its only $5 to replace if you lose/damage it since its such low quality.

RFID(Radio Frequency Identification Device) FAQ (http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/the-mountain/whats-new/rfid.aspx)

Q: Can chips ‘survive’; in pieces of clothing, washing machines and dryers?
Answer: Yes. RFID chips are designed in such a way as to survive normal wear and tear for years, washing and drying included. The RFID access card may turn blue as the thermal ink may be activated by the extreme heat however it will still work at the lift.

lol yeah right

[TOS'd]

Lol, mine has a bend in it from when i pulled it off of the paper. They use a different double sided sticky thing as normal credit cards/gift cards, was expecting the ease of the latter.

Hoping WB will be good next weekend..probably super busy as well.

[rexsomnii]

Anyone planning a Blackcomb RS meet ? :)

I'd be down to go.

[Gh0stRider]

Mt Baker opens tomorrow!

[TOS'd]

^Still havent been after 5 seasons :(

[Pegacorn]

Definitely haven't... But it actually brings up a question.
How do people get good at snowboarding when the opportunity to do it is so limited compared to other sports?

You need to get a pass and go every week, a couple of times if you can, for the whole season. Each season gets better and it'll be like riding a bike. That's what I'm told. I'm only entering my third season, but I went up nearly twice a week all last season and now I'm actually a bit ahead of some people I know who have been going for more seasons than me, but only a few times per season.

[sekin67835]

what previous boards have you ridden? how long have you been riding for?

I only had one board before. THE Morrow press. I've been snowboarding since 2010, been to bigwhite every year. Regular park is cypress

[dave123]

anyone know if 7-11s still carry discount whistler passes?
I went to 2 in downtown van and they said they didn't get any this year

[E.D.C.5]

anyone know if 7-11s still carry discount whistler passes?
I went to 2 in downtown van and they said they didn't get any this year

I did the same thing before I went to Whistler and they said they dont care it anymore. So I thought I would go to Whistler to buy it. It so happens that they started this new thing where they give ppl RFID passes that are reloadable/reuseable. So instead of employees scanning each lift ticket before the Gondola, they have this machine that you walk by which scans the RFID cards. They advise you to place the RFID cards in your chest pockets, away from any electronics so it wont interfere with the machine scanning the card.

RFID Access | Whistler Blackcomb (http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/tickets-and-passes/rfid-access.aspx)

[Gh0stRider]

looking to hit up mt baker tmw.

both lodges open, 8 chairlift operation and could see some fresh powder (15")

[ziggyx]

how is cypress now?

I still haven't picked up my pass. My friends are asking me to go tomorrow but I'm a bit unsure about it.

[underscore]

Big White today was great, those stupid RFID passes not so much. Fuck whoever approved the purchase of those, all they did was fuck up the lift lines (especially on the big 6 person chair). Would it kill those twits to spend money on something useful for once?

Definitely haven't... But it actually brings up a question.
How do people get good at snowboarding when the opportunity to do it is so limited compared to other sports?

Don't look at the number of days, look at the hours spent. I only get to ski once a week but when I do I'm on the slopes for 6-8 hours. There aren't a lot of other sports that you do for 6-8 hours each time you do them.

[Vangruver]

Definitely haven't... But it actually brings up a question.
How do people get good at snowboarding when the opportunity to do it is so limited compared to other sports?

There's no such thing as limitations. If you really want to progress in anything you do, you will find a means to do so.

Snow sports used to be an elitist type of sport, where the participant was required a fair amount of money to partake in the act.

Now a days' it's VERY affordable to get yourself going.

However the key is determination. Don't look towards the weather, and don't look towards the conditions. If you really want to learn and progress, you'll just go and do it.

If you treat your equipment like they're precious metals, you'll get an emotional attachment towards it, and cringe everytime you get a nick or a scratch on it.

To be honest? who cares?! Yes, you might not be able to resell it if its damaged, but If you bought the gear to use it, then use it.

Because the last 2+ years haven't been the most favorable doesn't mean that the next couple years will be as well.

And remember, when it's summer here, it's winter in australia and new zealand ;)

You can always take a vacation and continue your endless winter, if snowboarding is what you like!

Case in point. I know of a girl that had chased snow for 10 months straight. When i last saw here a couple years ago, she was this little grom that I coached into hitting a 50 footer...and now she took that skill and transformed herself into this rad shred that is able to throw all four 540s! All because she REALLY LOVED snowboarding!

[Kilinim]

Not too familiar with the local mountains but which has beginner friendly snowboarding and family sledding/tubing?

[heisenberg]

uhm i went tubing on seymour as a child myself, it was alright. never been there to snowboard though. in my opinion, i find cypress is full of skiers. grouse is an alright mountain. their beginners hill is quite long, so i'd say you go for grouse to learn snowboarding. whistlers great but ive heard of too many kids under the age of 6 get swiped by people bombing down the hill.

[dyan]

What are some good brands for helmets and where to get them? I've had mine for a few seasons and feel like it's time for a replacement.

TIA

[TOS'd]

I have a Scott brand one, no complaints.

[ancient_510]

What are some good brands for helmets and where to get them? I've had mine for a few seasons and feel like it's time for a replacement.

TIA

You shouldn't be shopping by brand, you should be shopping by fit and features.

I've got a POC backcountry receptor MIPS. Partly for the fit on my weird head, partly for the technology.
Came from Yuho Sports.
I would recommend it.

[meme405]

You shouldn't be shopping by brand, you should be shopping by fit and features.

I've got a POC backcountry receptor MIPS. Partly for the fit on my weird head, partly for the technology.
Came from Yuho Sports.
I would recommend it.

Besides the fact that you mentioned Yuho sports, I agree with everything else.

POC makes nice shit, unfortunately I didn't like their fit for cold gear. I do run their full face helmet for mountain biking, and it has probably saved my life.

[ancient_510]

Besides the fact that you mentioned Yuho sports, I agree with everything else.

POC makes nice shit, unfortunately I didn't like their fit for cold gear. I do run their full face helmet for mountain biking, and it has probably saved my life.

I didn't mean to endorse Yuho, only POC :toot:

Seemed like a sketchy hole in the wall and they didnt even give me a receipt, but helmet was in stock and price matched to backcountry.com :woot2:

VPO stocks POC, so do skiis and biikes

[XplicitLuder]

anyone ever been to manning park up in hope ?

[Xu.Vi]

Cypress was decent tonight!

[anjewree]

Cypress was decent tonight!

Have they opened more runs?

[Xu.Vi]

There were only two lifts open but 35 bucks for night owl for some decent snow...couldn't complain :P.

[ancient_510]

anyone ever been to manning park up in hope ?

All the time. It's a hidden gem.

[XplicitLuder]

perfect cant wait to try it

[TOS'd]

Was anyone in the line up on the s2s to whistler? :troll:

[Gh0stRider]

rolled up to the border yesterday, told the officer im going to mt baker. He asked me if i was planning on driving my car up. I was like yes, he said your car is lowered, you aint gonna make it up there lol. Challenge accepted.

I made it up there, and all the hillbillys in their awd and 4x4 were staring at me haha.

on my way down, i saw 2 SUV in the ditch...muahahah....It aint the car, its the driver.

There was tons of snow up there.


http://s3.postimg.org/j1cse7whf/2014_12_27_10_19_49.jpg
http://s3.postimg.org/tzo1wel2r/2014_12_27_12_46_38.jpg
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came back to find my car covered in snow

http://s3.postimg.org/9uuhqxr8z/2014_12_27_14_45_54.jpg

[ancient_510]

rolled up to the border yesterday, told the officer im going to mt baker. He asked me if i was planning on driving my car up. I was like yes, he said your car is lowered, you aint gonna make it up there lol. Challenge accepted.

I made it up there, and all the hillbillys in their awd and 4x4 were staring at me haha.

on my way down, i saw 2 SUV in the ditch...muahahah....It aint the car, its the driver.

There was tons of snow up there.

I'm supposed to tour baker Tuesday. Original plan was for today but there was too big risk of avi.
Pics like this get me so stoked.
Hopefully there will still be freshies left.

[Gh0stRider]

I'm supposed to tour baker Tuesday. Original plan was for today but there was too big risk of avi.
Pics like this get me so stoked.
Hopefully there will still be freshies left.

there was so much fresh powder yesterday. Have a good time.

[anjewree]

rolled up to the border yesterday, told the officer im going to mt baker. He asked me if i was planning on driving my car up. I was like yes, he said your car is lowered, you aint gonna make it up there lol. Challenge accepted.

I made it up there, and all the hillbillys in their awd and 4x4 were staring at me haha.

on my way down, i saw 2 SUV in the ditch...muahahah....It aint the car, its the driver.

Had the same thing happen to me lol the boarder guard said that I wouldn't make it up to baker. "Your car is too low" what makes you think that you can make it up.
http://i60.tinypic.com/10g06kw.jpg

[XplicitLuder]

All the time. It's a hidden gem.

If I was to take a truck up this weekend with new all seasons (2011 Tacoma) would you think I would have a hard time? Just trying to figure out my options if not I'll have to rent smthn lol

[underscore]

http://s3.postimg.org/j1cse7whf/2014_12_27_10_19_49.jpg

That looks like fall :suspicious:

[bobbinka]

can anyone tell me how many green runs have been open on Cypress, Seymour, or Grouse recently? want to bring a novice up there

[TOS'd]

Does seymour backcountry have enough snow to board through yet?

[Simplex123]

collins and panorama are open on Cypress now

[z3german]

hitting up cypress today, hope its good

[european]

Does anyone else watch videos before they go out? I know its old but I still watch That's It That's All and Art of Flight before I go shred. Hypes me up so much

[Gh0stRider]

hitting up cypress today, hope its good

enjoy, i'll go up on the weekend.

[XplicitLuder]

Any of you guys know if the sports store that are on w 4th/burrard are open today? Need to find pants for tomorrow..