The Official Snowboarders/Skiiers Thread

[Burner]

i'll buy for $101 =P jk jk....I was looking at prices for Lake Louise and a 3 night stay, 2 days lift tickets and transfer from Calgary to the hotel (there and back) at the Banff Inn is about $419 per person, I am actually looking at doing a group thing for my friends in February. with 6+ people it would be $50 off that price...so the only things that would be expensive is the flight =S

Theres always that Porter Airlines deal to Tremblent.

[ZeroChalk]

i'll buy for $101 =P jk jk....I was looking at prices for Lake Louise and a 3 night stay, 2 days lift tickets and transfer from Calgary to the hotel (there and back) at the Banff Inn is about $419 per person, I am actually looking at doing a group thing for my friends in February. with 6+ people it would be $50 off that price...so the only things that would be expensive is the flight =S

Sold! You can PM me the money. *I'm pretty sure the credit note is non-transferable*

Seriously, I would go for 4-5 days of snowboarding. 2 days is way too short, especially for making all the effort to fly there.

Speaking of Tremblant, I'll be there next weekend. Let's see if the weather will be favourable.

[vanpatrick81]

For people wanting to go on a snowboarding/skiing trip, please check out this thread. We have a trip to Whiteface, Lake Placid on Jan 22 to Jan 24. We trying to fill the bus so please sign up before the end of the month if you are interested.

$305 will get you:
- bus ride there and back
- 2 nights hotel stay
- 2 day breakfast
- 1 group pizza dinner
- 3 day lift tickets

$275 will get you the exact same as above except its for 2 day lift tickets only.

Thread - http://torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=38696
Website for more information: www.snsconcept.com

[froggy]

this could definately be a possiblility but what time does the bus leave on the Friday??

[ZeroChalk]

^ it leaves on thursday night. You would have to take a day off.

[froggy]

^ it leaves on thursday night. You would have to take a day off.

I'm not even in the country then I'll still be in Vegas until Friday morning

[vanpatrick81]

That is the only thing. You would have to take Friday off since the bus leaves on Thursday midnight. Reason we decided this was so that people can have more time to enjoy the slopes. If we leave on Friday, the day is pretty much gone and you are left with Sat and Sun to enjoy the slopes.

We had our trip last year to Killington, VT during the Family Day holiday. We still leave the same day, Thursday night, and be back here on Monday early morning. Problem with having it on that day is that our holiday also falls on a holiday of theirs (US) so the prices for the hotels are more expensive hence we decided to make it earlier this year.

[vanpatrick81]

so who went out to hit the slopes this weekend? Moonstone was pretty good and price wasn't bad. Blue Mountain ripped me off though. $42 for 2 blue runs and a beginner. talk about rip off.

[Burner]

so who went out to hit the slopes this weekend? Moonstone was pretty good and price wasn't bad. Blue Mountain ripped me off though. $42 for 2 blue runs and a beginner. talk about rip off.

They tell you what's open online. If there aren't enough runs open to your liking, don't go.

[froggy]

so who went out to hit the slopes this weekend? Moonstone was pretty good and price wasn't bad. Blue Mountain ripped me off though. $42 for 2 blue runs and a beginner. talk about rip off.

what did you pay to go to moonstone with limited runs?

[vanpatrick81]

moonstone was $30 for 3 runs. at least the green run on moonstone was a hell of a lot longer than blue's easy rider run.

my friends booked a chalet at blue for the weekend. already there so just went to blue. 2 runs and a kiddie run.

[pkaczmar]

Gonna be in Tremblant by 8:00am tomorrow morning
have fun on the hills everyone... just had to rub it in a little LOL

[ZeroChalk]

Tremblant is not going to be that great this weekend.

[b.rabbit]

Does anyone know of any good deals for snowboard/ski waxing?

[ZeroChalk]

^ do it yourself, it's pretty easy.

Buy a cheap iron > buy some wax > dial the iron to a low setting enough to melt the wax > splatter drops across your board > iron the board feeling the underside of the board for hot spots (don't de-laminate your board/ski - hence the low setting) > scrap it off with a plastic scraper > use a household dish washing pad for finishing touches.

Use a ptex candle to fill in large groves.

[MistaChin]

I'm unsure if I should get a freestyle board or a freeride board! Decisions decisions...

[tweak_s]

Freeride vs freestyle? Bit confused :P.

TO be honest though, I didn't realize there was that much a difference for snowboards.. but unless you sit in the park the whole time I'd go freeride.

I'm as kiier but have my all mountain carvers, all mountain twin tips (all mountain, and jumps), and a pair of twin tips i use just for rails.

if I had to choose one, nomrally I grab the all mountain twins... lol.

[josh160]

Sporting life website has a free wax coupon. http://www.sportinglife.ca/sportinglife/company/programs_stores_freehotwax.jsp
Print it out go to one of their locations linked here http://www.sportinglife.ca/sportinglife/company/stores.jsp They waxed my board even though I forgot the coupon.

[PCLoadLetter]

There was a post earlier in this thread about a group trip to Tremblant. Has anyone heard of anything similar in the middle of February? Me and a friend are looking to head out for a few days of boarding.

[SL3VIN]

There was a post earlier in this thread about a group trip to Tremblant. Has anyone heard of anything similar in the middle of February? Me and a friend are looking to head out for a few days of boarding.

saw an ad for this at YorkU http://www.lessuitestremblant.com/group-services/packages-details/student-package/ not sure if its suitable for u



on another note does anyone know any sales for ski bindings, just picked up some new skis but i need bindings to go for them...

[crystal8484]

If you want discount lift tickets:

http://www.liftopia.com

Check to see if this is in CDN or US $$ though. But any little bit helps.

[ZeroChalk]

the season is ending... :complain

[froggy]

the season is ending... :complain

not if you fly down to south america Argentinian andes the season is just starting there. I might do one in June go down for a week or so.

[Fobio]

where's the closest resort with snow right now?

[froggy]

I here a lot of commercials about whistler on the radio right now they might actually be up and running by now. I know that some of the resorts in Colorado are already in operation.

[bluemazda3]

im going to whistler for my bday in feb!! woohoo

[hastiej]

ya nothing will be open anywhere in Ontario yet.. most places want some kinda base prior to making snow..

two years ago i went to Sunshine valley just north of Baniff, was beutiful, stayed in the resort, after the 25 min gondola ride into the mountains.. you can start to ski wher the resort were as well. Best part was the ski out, all the way down the mountian face to the parking lots. I think if you took one of the top green runs, and followed it all the way down to the ski out run, it's somthing like 19km long.. was just fun as hell to ski...

[fini]

Blue Mountain is scheduled to Open Dec 4th. for like $20 lift tickets. I'll go hit that up as long as it's not slush.
Blue won't be able to live up to what I am doing the week before but will have to hold my addiction until I get into my following trips this year.

WOOT WOOT!
Gonna go to Mammoth for a week at the end of Nov.
Then gnona go to Aspen, Vail, maybe Steamboat over christmas
Then going to Japan in Feb for 2 weeks

Yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss sss

[ZeroChalk]

You're going to snowboard in japan?

[GWN]

I here a lot of commercials about whistler on the radio right now they might actually be up and running by now. I know that some of the resorts in Colorado are already in operation.

Whistler plans to open November 19th as of right now. I'll be up there from the 18th of December to the 23rd, can't wait!

[PCLoadLetter]

Just used up the rest of my vacation days, I'm off Dec 17th - Jan 3rd, woot. Gonna take advantage of the 5x7.

[fini]

You're going to snowboard in japan?

that's right!
it's gonna be a sweet 2 weeks me thinks.

[Fobio]

is there snow in the Vermont/Lake Placid area yet? I mean mountain snow, not the stuff we get...

[froggy]

is there snow in the Vermont/Lake Placid area yet? I mean mountain snow, not the stuff we get...

best would be do google the resorts in the area and check their websites

[Fobio]

This is kinda what I expected:


The Whiteface Veterans Memorial Highway and Cloudsplitter Gondola along with all activities are closed in preparation for the winter season. We expect to start making snow on November 15th and hope to open for skiing and riding on Friday November 26th. Stay tuned for more updates!

I have time off next wknd and wanted to see if I can squeeze in a mountain drive and some early season skiing. But I'm prolly way ahead of myself at this point...

[Fobio]

these guys have opened first in the apst 4 yrs in the East Coast...anyone been to this resort?

http://www.sundayriver.com/

and plus this:


Tin Mountain Round Up
Saturday, 11/20/10 - Sunday, 11/21/10
Help a local food bank prepare for the holidays and the long winter ahead while enjoying a great day of discounted skiing and riding. Ski or Ride for just $25 a day when you bring 3 or more cans of food to the Mountain.

[cereal83]

Just used up the rest of my vacation days, I'm off Dec 17th - Jan 3rd, woot. Gonna take advantage of the 5x7.

Might wanna check that again!


5 days a week, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm (excluding Monday, December 20, 2010 through Friday, December 31, 2010).

[froggy]

good news everyone lakelouise in Alberta is open lol with 4 out of 138 runs and 2 out of 9 lifts with a 43cm base! and looking like it's the only one so far

[fini]

so now that the snow is coming in and Blue is scheduled to open this Friday.... who's goin'!?!?!?!

I just came back from 4 days at Mammoth and am itchin' for more... lol

[froggy]

I can't make it this friday but if they open up for night skiing soon I'd be up for that during the week

[Stephen-1991]

Who has a 5 x 7 to blue mountain!!!! :D

[froggy]

i usually get one but this year I let it slip by.

[Hyperion]

Going Dec 27th to Mount St. Loius Moonstone with my buddy. We'll be hitting up The Junkyard (Small park) and The Outback (Large terrain park) mostly.
If you see a 2010 Graphite Mica Sedan in the parking lot.... It may just be mine!
I'll be wearing green pants + green/white jacket. Don't be afraid to say hi if you se me boarding.

[S.F.W.]

Who has a 5 x 7 to blue mountain!!!! :D

I do

[fini]

If the weather is good, I'll be heading to Blue this weekend!
I didn't get the 5x7 this year because I'll be away for most of the local season.
I think I mentioned earlier I'm hitting up mountains around the world!
Just came back from Mammoth,
Colorado in 2 weeks,
Japan in Feb.

[froggy]

If the weather is good, I'll be heading to Blue this weekend!
I didn't get the 5x7 this year because I'll be away for most of the local season.
I think I mentioned earlier I'm hitting up mountains around the world!
Just came back from Mammoth,
Colorado in 2 weeks,
Japan in Feb.

you sir are no longer welcome :getout

[cwp_sedan]

you sir are no longer welcome :getout

+100000


Though I may be hitting up Whistler in Feb. That schedule would be sick though.

[Dave_The_BMXER]

^ Whistler ruined here for me.

[fini]

you sir are no longer welcome :getout


+100000


Though I may be hitting up Whistler in Feb. That schedule would be sick though.

haha..... :( me sorry. though, you guys are welcome to join! additional 1 or 2 people would make the car rental and room even cheaper in colorado!
but in my defence, i have not had a vacation in 4 years prior to my Mammoth trip!

[froggy]

I guess I can almost forgive you then, what are the times for your other trips it could be possible that I might have time to join you

[cwp_sedan]

^ Whistler ruined here for me.

Yeah I'm kind of afraid it's going to do the same. :(

[froggy]

Yeah I'm kind of afraid it's going to do the same. :(

you don't have to be afraid of it. it's going to happen just deal with it :chuckle Tremblant ruined blue for me, and I"m sure when I go out west those will ruin tremblant for me lol the cycle of disapointment

[cwp_sedan]

you don't have to be afraid of it. it's going to happen just deal with it :chuckle Tremblant ruined blue for me, and I"m sure when I go out west those will ruin tremblant for me lol the cycle of disapointment

Yeah I've been to Tremblant a few times and it was awesome! Whistler will be even better.

[fini]

I guess I can almost forgive you then, what are the times for your other trips it could be possible that I might have time to join you

I'll be hitting up Colorado Dec24-29!!!


Don't think in the light that whistler or another legit mountain will "ruin" blue. i still think blue is fun cause it's local and close. Not necessarily cheap but cheaper than paying for a $500 plane ticket to get to a place like whistler.

[froggy]

no good for me during that time, going to the world juniours with Ami, Broli and guest

[fini]

no good for me during that time, going to the world juniours with Ami, Broli and guest

hey, that's an exciting event to go to as well! I've never been.......
alright, i'll snap pics for you and post up how epic aspen and vail are. haha :)

btw.. is anyone going to blue on the weekend? weather dependant.

[froggy]

I would go but I'm working and don't finish till late, by the time I got up there it wouldn't be worth it without a pass. Anyone know if blue mountain starts their night skiing/riding right away now?

[fini]

I would go but I'm working and don't finish till late, by the time I got up there it wouldn't be worth it without a pass. Anyone know if blue mountain starts their night skiing/riding right away now?

going by memory:
they have all day pass which is 10AM-10PM
then half day pass which is 12PM - 4:30PM
night pass is 4:30-10PM

i wanna be there for 10-10. park during the day and night riding with my friends who plan to go with their 5x7

[froggy]

I know that. I also remember that they didn't always open up the night skiing right away. I can't remember if the night skiing season opens the same time as the day skiing.

[S.F.W.]

I know that. I also remember that they didn't always open up the night skiing right away. I can't remember if the night skiing season opens the same time as the day skiing.

you are correct. Night Ski does not open until 12/16.

[fini]

^^^^^ oooohhh... sorry, i misunderstood what you were saying.

[bluemazda3]

damn im heading up to whistler for my birthday... or banff :headbang

[rukus]

i would do banff. that region ruined whislter for me ;). i like having louise one day, sunshine the other, mt norquay for a quiet day, then hop over to marmot basin, check out the banff hotsprings. spend the nights in canmore cause its a bit cheaper.

[dave2010GT]

I don't know if anyone on here has been there but if you guys get the chance hit up Kicking Horse in BC and Jackson Hole Wyoming.

I was lucky enough to do both last year and I've been to Vale, Whistler, Silver Star, Banff, and Vermont and if your really good and love real powder and open terrain those two are hands down the best in North America IMO.

[fini]

I don't know if anyone on here has been there but if you guys get the chance hit up Kicking Horse in BC and Jackson Hole Wyoming.

I was lucky enough to do both last year and I've been to Vale, Whistler, Silver Star, Banff, and Vermont and if your really good and love real powder and open terrain those two are hands down the best in North America IMO.

I was going to go to Jackson Hole, but found a cheaper flight to Colorado so am doing that in 2 weeks instead. woot woot! :)

[PCLoadLetter]

Blue Mountain tomorrow, or today I should say. Damn, waking up at 7 gotta sleep! :)

[fini]

alright all you 5x7-ers. the night riding has begun !!!! i'm probably headed to blue on sunday again.... possibly for full day
who's coming!?

[S.F.W.]

alright all you 5x7-ers. the night riding has begun !!!! i'm probably headed to blue on sunday again.... possibly for full day
who's coming!?

can't do full day. Maybe evening though...have hockey in the AM from 9-11, so it depends how much is left in my legs.

[ZeroChalk]

i'll be there on saturday night.

[froggy]

alright all you 5x7-ers. the night riding has begun !!!! i'm probably headed to blue on sunday again.... possibly for full day
who's coming!?

I can do sundays starting in january

[Stephen-1991]

Hey guys this Saturday me and punkrockjohn are going up to blue mountain if you want to meet us there let me know drop me a pm

[blackmica10]

does anyone know if/when the blue mountain park is open? down to start slidin some rails

[fini]

can't do full day. Maybe evening though...have hockey in the AM from 9-11, so it depends how much is left in my legs.

that's some hardcore physical activity right there Ami! I think i might go Sunday - day only now :( other plans getting in the way


I can do sundays starting in january

just pretend it's january and show up anyway! haha...


does anyone know if/when the blue mountain park is open? down to start slidin some rails

they publish online what runs and features are open. check out the website!

[froggy]

just pretend it's january and show up anyway! haha...


Only thing then is that my work would decide to "pretend" to pay me and that's never good

[fini]

Only thing then is that my work would decide to "pretend" to pay me and that's never good

Hm..... this is true.
very well, you are exempt from showing up until january

[Stephen-1991]

Hey guys have you been to blue mountain lately :O i went last weekend it was amazing

[VertigoM]

I was at MSLM yesterday. Conditions were ok... I'm still waiting for a big snow storm!

[Stephen-1991]

nice :) we had a huge snowstorm :O this weekend but i got an exam to study for so i couldnt board

[Darkorb]

I was at blue mountain thursday (the 6th) and caught the storm as we were driving back, there was quite a bit of snow, 1 of the runs was grassy, but they were making snow as well so it was ok.

[Stephen-1991]

ya i was there that day also :O same storm but me and my buddy crashed at his dads it was bad :P i took the mazda and did some donuts in the local school parking lot

[schmat66]

dagmar on wednesday :) time to perfect my 3's

[cwp_sedan]

Travelling to Whistler in Feb. Take my snowboard with me and pay extra for luggage or rent there? What would you guys do? I'm not sure if it will be just 1 or 2 days of boarding.

[schmat66]

Travelling to Whistler in Feb. Take my snowboard with me and pay extra for luggage or rent there? What would you guys do? I'm not sure if it will be just 1 or 2 days of boarding.

ive gone to whistler twice both times taking my own board, personally becuase i cant stand anything else other then a buttery board, im going again in april, :D
enjoy!

[cwp_sedan]

ive gone to whistler twice both times taking my own board, personally becuase i cant stand anything else other then a buttery board, im going again in april, :D
enjoy!

Yeah. I have a soft bag which should be fine for the travel. Westjet is ghey though and is changing their # of allowed baggage policy. So now I gotta pay for the extra bag! Stupid!

[dave2010GT]

That sucks because AC used to I'mnot sure now allow one peice of checked luggage as "sporting equipment" and the other as a suit case with now extra charges.

When I pack my board in my soft bag I put towels inside it to protect the edges of my board because they toss it aroudn with regard what so ever.

Also I don't know if you've ever done mountain boarding but bring your own board, your comfortable with it and you know how it rides.

[blackmica10]

who skis/rides park on the forum? ive only been once so far and i neeeeed to go back, loving the blue setup this year although they really dont have that much up at alllll

[cwp_sedan]

That sucks because AC used to I'm not sure now allow one peice of checked luggage as "sporting equipment" and the other as a suit case with now extra charges.

When I pack my board in my soft bag I put towels inside it to protect the edges of my board because they toss it aroudn with regard what so ever.

Also I don't know if you've ever done mountain boarding but bring your own board, your comfortable with it and you know how it rides.

Yeah it might end up being around the same price to rent vs bringing my own and if it is I will probably bring my own stuff. Still have to figure out all of the details though. I was thinking about wrapping the board in towels as well. My bag has a little padding but not enough for their lack of respect at the airports.

I have been to Tremblant a few times before but that was a long time ago. I also consider Whistler and Blackcomb to be a step up from Tremblant lol. I would much rather be comfortable in my own stuff that's for sure.

So stoked and looking forward to this trip! :)

Just picked up a helmet and some new goggles. :)

[schmat66]

im going to be a dagmar around 430 ish today for the night ride, rocking purple coat and helm, and orange pants, :) let me know if anyones going up

[PearlM3]

Just leaving blue mountain. Meh. It was so so, alot of ice, they were making alot of snow an it was quite cold so that sucks for goggles. You would also go from powder to ice to powder. Nevertheless it's blue so it was a workout. Holy that place is big!

[crystal8484]

new board arrived, hittin the slopes on friday morning. and a small trip down to holiday valley at the end of the month. cant wait!!!!!!!!!!!

[cwp_sedan]

new board arrived, hittin the slopes on friday morning. and a small trip down to holiday valley at the end of the month. cant wait!!!!!!!!!!!

HV!!!? SICK! Good old Ellicottville . :)

[rukus]

was down at HV yesterday. going again tomrrow am. then again friday night. i love it there. then again, i live in niagata falls.

[cwp_sedan]

was down at HV yesterday. going again tomrrow am. then again friday night. i love it there. then again, i live in niagata falls.

Nice. I grew up in the Falls. Went to HV and KB all the time. Great spots.

[Dave_The_BMXER]

HV is fun will probably do that and KB again this year.

Was at Glen tonight.

[tweak_s]

who skis/rides park on the forum? ive only been once so far and i neeeeed to go back, loving the blue setup this year although they really dont have that much up at alllll

I tried for a bit, but for some reason after high school I'll admit, I lost balls for park. :(. Still ride twintips because I like the "freedom" but haven't set foot in a park that wasn't a "mini park" in a while :( lol.

[VertigoM]

Is Snow Valley worth going to? Or should I stick with Horseshoe?

[ZeroChalk]

Depends on how good you are. Absolute beginner than snow valley. Beg-Intermediate+ than Moonstone.

[VertigoM]

I'm an intermediate so I guess I'll stay away from Snow Valley. I'm getting a little tired of Moonstone though since I go there the most. Maybe it's time to hit Horseshoe more.

[bluewhitefatwhale]

Anyone going to Horseshoe tomorrow? I can't wait for the snow to come!

[cwp_sedan]

I wanted to go somewhere this weekend. Maybe Sunday depending on how I feel.

[ZeroChalk]

I'm an intermediate so I guess I'll stay away from Snow Valley. I'm getting a little tired of Moonstone though since I go there the most. Maybe it's time to hit Horseshoe more.

Then I rather drive to blue than horseshoe. Horseshoe I feel like strapping in is a waste of time. Before you know it I'm at the bottom.

But blue is getting very boring the last few times I went out.

[VertigoM]

Hit Horseshoe on Saturday and conditions were perfect... great pow!

Will probably make the drive to Blue this wknd.

[crystal8484]

Hit Horseshoe on Saturday and conditions were perfect... great pow!

Will probably make the drive to Blue this wknd.

Agreed - I hit up horseshoe on Friday. Perfect conditions, sunny and no wind AT ALL. Snow was great, and it's not as busy and douchey as blue. lol

[schmat66]

how are the parks at horseshoe and blue?

[blackmica10]

how are the parks at horseshoe and blue?
not sure bout HS but the blue park is pretty decent. pipe is nothing special at this point just like every other year. they have a nice medium and large jump, and 2 monsters near the end. the rail setups are real nice, some small mellow ones at the top and a few bangers as well. im dissapointed that pretty much the whole right side of the park has nothing on it... pretty much ends at the pipe

[DM7]

Hit Horseshoe on Saturday and conditions were perfect... great pow!

Will probably make the drive to Blue this wknd.

Yea the drive home was sketchy but well worth it, best conditions i've ever ridden at HS.

The run under the main lift had a section where no one went on and was just nice super floaty powder.

[VertigoM]

Yea the drive home was sketchy but well worth it, best conditions i've ever ridden at HS.

The run under the main lift had a section where no one went on and was just nice super floaty powder.

Yeah there were some pretty scary whiteout conditions on the drive home. I could barely see the car directly in front of me!

[fini]

this past saturday, i found a little hill behind a sushi restaurant that i went to lunch for and we built a little kicker. sweet!

I'm trying to hit up blue sunday as I am suffering from withdrawl. anyone else!? :)

[dave2010GT]

Heading to blue on Friday :)

[cwp_sedan]

I'll be at Blue for Fri/Sat/Sun :)

[fini]

I'll be at Blue for Fri/Sat/Sun :)

3 days!
what's the occasion?

i've got a double down pass that i need to use up... haha.

[cwp_sedan]

3 days!
what's the occasion?

i've got a double down pass that i need to use up... haha.

Going up with some friends. They have a timeshare there so we are going to go and do a couple days of boarding and some partying.

[fini]

Going up with some friends. They have a timeshare there so we are going to go and do a couple days of boarding and some partying.

that's awesome.
if i can get my buddies organized, i'll see you on the hills!
you can't miss me.... highlighter yellow jacket and green pants. lol

[cwp_sedan]

that's awesome.
if i can get my buddies organized, i'll see you on the hills!
you can't miss me.... highlighter yellow jacket and green pants. lol


I'll definitely keep my eyes open for ya!

[crystal8484]

not sure bout HS but the blue park is pretty decent. pipe is nothing special at this point just like every other year. they have a nice medium and large jump, and 2 monsters near the end. the rail setups are real nice, some small mellow ones at the top and a few bangers as well. im dissapointed that pretty much the whole right side of the park has nothing on it... pretty much ends at the pipe


Horseshoe has a pretty decent park, and there pipe was up and running, didn't hit anything but a small kicker... the bf is still learning and didn't want him to kill himself just yet. HAHA.

[schmat66]

ill be up at dagmar tomorrow night

[fini]

Hummmmmmm............... after hitting up the big mountains these past 2 months, i think i've become a bit of a mountain snob. all the local hills seem so inadequate now :(

[cwp_sedan]

Hummmmmmm............... after hitting up the big mountains these past 2 months, i think i've become a bit of a mountain snob. all the local hills seem so inadequate now :(

It's understandable lol.

[fini]

but i'm still up for anything i can get locally!
i found some nice hills near my house and built my own kicker.
going to glen eden with a couple of my coworkers today. (beginners of course!)

[floodgatez]

i'm in need of a board. PM me with offers. i'm unsure if this post should be in the classifieds or here?!

looking to get a freestyle board. preferred brands (burton, salomon, ride). with bindings is a bonus. anything between 152cm - 156cm will be awesome.

[fini]

i'm in need of a board. PM me with offers. i'm unsure if this post should be in the classifieds or here?!

looking to get a freestyle board. preferred brands (burton, salomon, ride). with bindings is a bonus. anything between 152cm - 156cm will be awesome.

your best bet is to try the classifieds (kjiji, craigslist) i think there's a lot of options out there for a cheap used board. i wouldn't limit yourself to burton unless you REALLY like it. too much limitation on bindings. unless you also REALLY like burton bindings. lol... i hate most burton bindings because of the toe cap.

PM'ed you about bindings though.

[rukus]

i was out this morning at holiday valley. it was rainign when i left the falls, but it ended yp being awesome down at HV. it was very foggy though.

[froggy]

I was up yesterday for some night riding at blue, the roads were a bit hairy on the way up but aside from being a little crusty the runs were ok. and it was completely empty. I think we did about 20 runs, in just about 4 hours, including a trip to get some bindings tightened up and hot chocolate

[schmat66]

dagmar was sweeeeet tonighttt, park was a little fast

[fini]

I was up yesterday for some night riding at blue, the roads were a bit hairy on the way up but aside from being a little crusty the runs were ok. and it was completely empty. I think we did about 20 runs, in just about 4 hours, including a trip to get some bindings tightened up and hot chocolate

Me Jealous!

I went to Glen Eden with my coworkers who are beginners. rode switch most of the time for the heck of it. the runs were a bit icy though since it rained on tuesday i think.

[VertigoM]

Blue on Saturday wasnt that great... way too crowded and conditions were only ok

[cwp_sedan]

Blue on Saturday wasnt that great... way too crowded and conditions were only ok

I'm not sure what you are talking about lol. Blue was good on Sat. It would have been better if the temp was a little warmer. Sun/today was just ridiculously cold.

What time did you go on Sat?

[Dave_The_BMXER]

I'm not going again until it warms up.

[cwp_sedan]

I'm not going again until it warms up.

lol sounds like a good idea!

[Freakzaz]

I'm not sure what you are talking about lol. Blue was good on Sat. It would have been better if the temp was a little warmer. Sun/today was just ridiculously cold.

Wow was everyone at Blue? I was there too! Like you said, a bit warmer and it'd of been perfect! Haha it was my first time snowboarding, so much fun!! :D

[ZeroChalk]

I was there for night skiing and it wasn't busy. Cold scared everyone away!

[fini]

Imma be there again this Saturday! Look for the yellow jacket green pant man!
apparently i'm Aussie colours :)

hopefully there will be some good conditions

[bluewhitefatwhale]

I'll be at Blue on Sat night and maybe HV on Sun night. Looking forward to the snow. :)

[dave2010GT]

I was up at blue last weekend man it was soo cold my "boys were chattering" if you know what I mean. Great snow though and completely worth it.

[VertigoM]

I'm not sure what you are talking about lol. Blue was good on Sat. It would have been better if the temp was a little warmer. Sun/today was just ridiculously cold.

What time did you go on Sat?

I just didn't find the conditions all that great. It wasnt bad but just ok for me. I guess I was spoiled the previous weekend at horseshoe when there was fresh powder :)

I find the lines at blue are too long too.

[crystal8484]

I'm not going again until it warms up.

the key is layers! and dri fit stuffs! haha its not so bad then.

sidenote: just got back from holiday valley - sweeeet time for sure!! snowed all day and NO line ups!!

[fini]

i just got back from blue! man, the lineups are ridiculous........
and... i thouht intrawest went bankrupt... why the hell are they building a roller coaster on the mountain!?!?

[crystal8484]

and... i thouht intrawest went bankrupt... why the hell are they building a roller coaster on the mountain!?!?

bahahaha my dad told me that last weekend!!

This just means they'll jack up lift tickets even MORE. It really makes me wanna get out West. It's worth the $$ and considering they've been DUMPED with almost 40 cm in the last 24 hours gives me ladywood.

[schmat66]

leaving for dagmarrrr in 15 :D

[n00bMeiSter]

... gives me ladywood.

lmao, I almost spat out my drink all over my monitors when I read that.



On a different note:
I'm not a hardcore skiier/snowboarder, I get to go maybe once or twice a year if I'm lucky. That being said, anyone know where I can get a good deal on snowpants and a jacket at this time of year?
I went into SportCheck at the Eaton's Centre but all they had left was expensive stuff like burton and columbia. I'm hoping to spend no more than $150 and get both jacket and pants.

[dimsumboi05]

lmao, I almost spat out my drink all over my monitors when I read that.



On a different note:
I'm not a hardcore skiier/snowboarder, I get to go maybe once or twice a year if I'm lucky. That being said, anyone know where I can get a good deal on snowpants and a jacket at this time of year?
I went into SportCheck at the Eaton's Centre but all they had left was expensive stuff like burton and columbia. I'm hoping to spend no more than $150 and get both jacket and pants.

hrmm...for jacket and pants to be under $150 is going to be pretty hard. I just picked up new 'board pants that were on sale from SportingLife for $120 from $210 and I thought that was a steal..mind you they're 20,000mm waterproof so you pay what you get for. Check out SportingLife on Yonge if you have time.

[n00bMeiSter]

hrmm...for jacket and pants to be under $150 is going to be pretty hard. I just picked up new 'board pants that were on sale from SportingLife for $120 from $210 and I thought that was a steal..mind you they're 20,000mm waterproof so you pay what you get for. Check out SportingLife on Yonge if you have time.

I just might, where abouts on Yonge is it?

[froggy]

it's on yonge street about lawrence area

[ST3ALTH]

Theres also a sporting life at sherway gardens mall. Thats where i go all the time.

[n00bMeiSter]

Sherway gardens is a tad bit far for me lol.
But Yonge and Lawrence isn't too bad.

[ST3ALTH]

Sherway gardens is a tad bit far for me lol.
But Yonge and Lawrence isn't too bad.

oops sorry, its really close for me lol. just offering a suggestion....

[crystal8484]

lmao, I almost spat out my drink all over my monitors when I read that.



On a different note:
I'm not a hardcore skiier/snowboarder, I get to go maybe once or twice a year if I'm lucky. That being said, anyone know where I can get a good deal on snowpants and a jacket at this time of year?
I went into SportCheck at the Eaton's Centre but all they had left was expensive stuff like burton and columbia. I'm hoping to spend no more than $150 and get both jacket and pants.


www.evo.com has some stuff in the outlet section and currently an extra 25% off.
www.dogfunk.com

and if you have computer access all day, whiskeymilitia.com - deal a day type thing and always have guys gear that pops up. I bought my Nitro board for $159 from $429 at the start of the month.

[fini]

bahahaha my dad told me that last weekend!!

This just means they'll jack up lift tickets even MORE. It really makes me wanna get out West. It's worth the $$ and considering they've been DUMPED with almost 40 cm in the last 24 hours gives me ladywood.

I don't understand how they could be broke though. Tremblant and whistler are cash cows for them!

Lift ticket prices are ok for the resort. But not for the amounnt of time you have to wait in line. The average price for a big mountain resort is 100 per day.

A Woman who gets ladywood for fresh pow is my soulmate. Marry me crystal? :) I promise there will be many snowboarding trips!

[schmat66]

broke my binding today... grrr :flaming

[sauga_kid]

broke my binding today... grrr :flaming

What kind of bindings? If they are Burton, I know that they come with a lifetime warranty (with conditions of course http://ca.burton.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-Burton_CA-Site/default/CustomerService-Show?cid=binding-guidelines) just contact their customer service and they'll replace it for you. Happened to me couple of years ago...they didn't carry my binding anymore and only had ones that were an upgrade so I scored a newer and better pair.

[fini]

broke my binding today... grrr :flaming

i've got an extra pair!

[condor888000]

SOOOOOOOOOOOOO HAPPY!

Ottawa is FINALLY looking like we're getting more than 5cm's in a dump, I get outta school at 1pm tomorrow, AND I have a set of these to demo. (http://www.elanskis.com/pcc.asp#xpath=/products/product#xpathid=WaveFlexSLX#lang=cae)

Should be AWESOME.

[fini]

Oh ma goooooooodness! After wrapping up day 1 at niseko's hirafu and annapuri mountain. It was epic! There was like 25cm of fresh pow!

[Cust0m]

ill be up at Blue boarding with a bunch of buddies Feb 25-27 if any members are up there lemme know!

[cwp_sedan]

Just got back from Whislter. Damn those mountains are big. Such an amazing time!

[M3-ZOOM]

can anyone recommend some good shops to get snowboard gear?

[Hyperion]

can anyone recommend some good shops to get snowboard gear?

Depending on where you are, there is one Elgin Mills & Yonge Street called Kenmark sports.
Or Yonge & Steeles: http://www.sanctionsnow.com/
Both very good places. Your a little late, but they should have stuff.

[M3-ZOOM]

Depending on where you are, there is one Elgin Mills & Yonge Street called Kenmark sports.
Or Yonge & Steeles: http://www.sanctionsnow.com/
Both very good places. Your a little late, but they should have stuff.

cool thanks. and yeah i know im late. im not buying for this season, im buying for next. gonna move from blades to board :)

[fini]

You always have the online option or driving to the US. US prices are generally about 30% cheaper than Canada.

[fini]

Just got back from Whislter. Damn those mountains are big. Such an amazing time!

Whistlerrrrrrr!!!!! My wannabe home mountain! I miss it. If anyone has the opportunity. I highly recommend shredding Japan. The pow here is insane! Ill write about it when I get back to Toronto. I'm sad I have to come home today.

[cwp_sedan]

Half price lift tickets at Horseshoe on Groupon today only for use before March 27th!

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?51434-Groupon-1-2-Price-Lift-Ticket-Horseshoe-Valley-Resort-ONLY-27

[Cust0m]

Half price lift tickets at Horseshoe on Groupon today only for use before March 27th!

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?51434-Groupon-1-2-Price-Lift-Ticket-Horseshoe-Valley-Resort-ONLY-27

oh sweet thanks for the find! I want to hit up some park one more time before the season ends and horseshoe has a pretty good one imo!

[Jackal]

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/6360/imagehpho.jpg

[fini]

Who is getting stoked for this upcoming season!?
I just did some shopping yesterday and needlessly bought a new pair of snowpants and jacket..... When what I was actually shopping for was a pair of boots.........

Anyone going to see the Toronto showing of?: http://www.artofflightmovie.com/

[cwp_sedan]

:thumbsup

[GWN]

tm3 trip out to whistler this season? :chuckle

and speaking of art of flight, I bought it on iTunes but I'm getting some weird authorization error and it won't let me watch it! Anyone seen it yet?

[cwp_sedan]

tm3 trip out to whistler this season? :chuckle

and speaking of art of flight, I bought it on iTunes but I'm getting some weird authorization error and it won't let me watch it! Anyone seen it yet?

Try updating your iTunes. I think Apple was supposed to be fixing an error with HD downloads. That may fix it.

[GWN]

Yeah I did before I downloaded it, still no luck. Ah well, I'll sort it out eventually lol

[fini]

tm3 trip out to whistler this season? :chuckle

and speaking of art of flight, I bought it on iTunes but I'm getting some weird authorization error and it won't let me watch it! Anyone seen it yet?

I'm either going to Whistler or Revelstoke this December. (likely 24th -30th) The more the merrier! lol

Another trip will probably be in Feb as well. Likely to the place I didn't go in December. and . HELI!

[GWN]

Whistler! I'll be there from the 20th - 26th :D

[PCLoadLetter]

I'm stoked for the new season, people get pissed when I tell them it's going to snow soon lol.

Don't forget to buy your Blue Mountain pass before Nov 1st !

Price goes up from $189 to $279 on Nov 2nd.

[standsideways]

Wow, cant believe i havent seen this thread.

Im going on 14 years of riding.

6 years as a CASI level 1+park instructor.

Booking whistler for february, anyone else going away this winter?

[ski4life101]

as you may tell from my name i love to ski. wish i could get out more though (used to teach as well). been too long since i've been to a proper mountain though .

[Cab0oze]

Should do a mazda/snowboarding/skiing meet somewhere between TO & QC :chuckle

[PCLoadLetter]

Should do a mazda/snowboarding/skiing meet somewhere between TO & QC :chuckle
Tremblant meet. Soo down :D

[Cab0oze]

Tremblant meet. Soo down :D
I was going to suggest that but I wasn't sure if there was something better that was closer :P

[cwp_sedan]

I'll probably be going to Tremblant with the boys in Feb. Nothing set in stone yet though.

[London3]

trip out to tremblant in jan, guaranteed insane time :D already counting the days

[fini]

Im down for a tremblant meet!

I've booked for whistler in december. hopefully we get 1 or 2 days with somewhat fewer people.

on another note.
is anyone going to the ski and snowboard show?

[The Wolf]

I used to love snowboarding. Sadly, it just can't hold my interest in Ontario.

[fini]

I used to love snowboarding. Sadly, it just can't hold my interest in Ontario.

That's why you've got to go on trips. Anywhere in the ice coast is not gonna compare to places like the Rockies. Go shred some pow and rekindle the love.

[The Wolf]

That's why you've got to go on trips. Anywhere in the ice coast is not gonna compare to places like the Rockies. Go shred some pow and rekindle the love.

That's the plan :) Really want to make the trip back out west to Mt. Washington on Vancouver Island. I spent about 6 months there maybe 5 years ago but it was the worst winter in their history and the mountain never opened :(

I used to ride a lot of park, which made Ontario riding great... but I'm getting older and have had some bad injury luck in the last few seasons (torn ligaments in both shoulders on separate occasions, broken clavicle), so I've naturally lost interest in that too. Now I just like to make my own trails, hit rollers, drops, maybe look for a fallen tree or rock jib lol..

[PCLoadLetter]

is anyone going to the ski and snowboard show?
I heard some ads on the radio these past few days. I'll probably head over, I need a new deck.

October 13th - October 16th @ The Exhibition Place (Better Living Centre)

http://www.torontoskishow.ca/

[Peter]

Boarder here my set up is
2010 Mazdaspeed thule roof/snowboard rack :)

2010 Ride Control board

2010 Darke King binding

Drake Boots

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n550/socksocks/IMG_0623.jpg

[Peter]

ill be there friday afternoon

Im down for a tremblant meet!

I've booked for whistler in december. hopefully we get 1 or 2 days with somewhat fewer people.

on another note.
is anyone going to the ski and snowboard show?

[Peter]

+ 1 on the TM3 day at Blue :D

With the slow decent in temperature and all the winter tire talk, its hard to not start thinking of the upcoming snow season. That being said, the search for snowboarding gear begins! Just thought I'd start a thread for all the powder junkies out there and see what are people's current set up, what are you looking at picking up, where you ride and your favourite board shops.

Currently my setup:
'08 Burton Custom with '07 Custom bindings and '06 Burton Motos. Looking at switching the boots out to either the '08 or maybe the '09 Motos.

Where I ride:
Typically up at Blue because of proximity but will ride anywhere given the chance.

Frequented shops:
Ski/Snowboard show is a must, Boardzone(rebranded, don't know their new name), Hogstown, Empire(online), The Boardshop(London)

If anyone is interested (I know we always say this) but lets do a TM3 day at Blue.

[fini]

That's the plan :) Really want to make the trip back out west to Mt. Washington on Vancouver Island. I spent about 6 months there maybe 5 years ago but it was the worst winter in their history and the mountain never opened :(

I used to ride a lot of park, which made Ontario riding great... but I'm getting older and have had some bad injury luck in the last few seasons (torn ligaments in both shoulders on separate occasions, broken clavicle), so I've naturally lost interest in that too. Now I just like to make my own trails, hit rollers, drops, maybe look for a fallen tree or rock jib lol..

I've never done park riding myself. I've always been a free rider seeking pow and going between the trees! Sorry to hear about your injuries though! Perfect excuse to do pillow drops because it's easy on your body if you bail!


I heard some ads on the radio these past few days. I'll probably head over, I need a new deck.

October 13th - October 16th @ The Exhibition Place (Better Living Centre)

http://www.torontoskishow.ca/

Yup, I'm gonna go one of those days. likely saturday or sunday. I want to get a new pair of boots!


ill be there friday afternoon

this Friday? Not enough snow yet! lol

I've got a Burton Custom V-Rocker and a Palmer Burn with Burton Malavita and Rome 390 binders and Burton Ion boots to top it off! I really want a rome agent rocker or the burton sherlock. i demoed last year and wanna replace my V-rocker with it. super awesome-o!

[The Wolf]

Ah yes, post your gear!

http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/4192/img2011100400336.jpg

2009 Zion Z1 board
2008 Burton Custom LTD Edition Winterfresh Mismatch bindings
2007 Thirty-Two Purple Timbas
2009 Air Blaster Berserker Jacket
2006 Special Blend Black Denim slim-fit Pants (for when I'm feeling hesher)
2009 Ride Black Denim fitted loose-fit Pants (for when I'm feeling gangster)
2007 Dragon LTD Edition Purple/Green DX Goggles

A mixed bag, for sure :P

[fini]

Darn, I have no pics of my gear!
Except this: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v480/fini/Screen_20111004_172952.jpg

[The Wolf]

Darn, I have no pics of my gear!
Except this: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v480/fini/Screen_20111004_172952.jpg

looool Funny thing about Green Circle runs in the rockies... they look a lot like Black Diamond runs in Ontario :P

[cwp_sedan]

I heard some ads on the radio these past few days. I'll probably head over, I need a new deck.

October 13th - October 16th @ The Exhibition Place (Better Living Centre)

http://www.torontoskishow.ca/

Thanks for the heads up. I completely forgot about it.

[Peter]

I say if enough ppl wanna go to the show we should set up a pre-meet and head there in a group :D

[Peter]

Love the bindings

Ah yes, post your gear!

http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/4192/img2011100400336.jpg

2009 Zion Z1 board
2008 Burton Custom LTD Edition Winterfresh Mismatch bindings
2007 Thirty-Two Purple Timbas
2009 Air Blaster Berserker Jacket
2006 Special Blend Black Denim slim-fit Pants (for when I'm feeling hesher)
2009 Ride Black Denim fitted loose-fit Pants (for when I'm feeling gangster)
2007 Dragon LTD Edition Purple/Green DX Goggles

A mixed bag, for sure :P

[Dave_The_BMXER]

I'll be at the snowboard show Friday. Need a jacket, pants, bindings... sigh

[Peter]

I'll be at the snowboard show Friday. Need a jacket, pants, bindings... sigh
I don't really need anything but my gf does need to pimp out her gear lol

[caquricon]

I aways seem to be working when that show is on :bang

I'd be down for a TM3 day at blue, been almost 2 years since I've touched a mountain

Don't have a pic but here's my setup:
'06 Burton Baron ES
'06 Burton P1 Carbon
'06 Burton Ruler

[fini]

looool Funny thing about Green Circle runs in the rockies... they look a lot like Black Diamond runs in Ontario :P

Hahaha. Weeeelll....maybe between a blue and a black in Ontario. Oh man, with all this talk I wanna go snowboarding RIGHT now.

[Peter]

+1 for that

Hahaha. Weeeelll....maybe between a blue and a black in Ontario. Oh man, with all this talk I wanna go snowboarding RIGHT now.

[Default User]

Any tips for a beginner?

I've been wanting to start for so long now - but everytime for the past 6 years, the opportunity comes along - Work or family functions got in the way

[The Wolf]

Any tips for a beginner?

I've been wanting to start for so long now - but everytime for the past 6 years, the opportunity comes along - Work or family functions got in the way

my tips are

a) Take a lesson. You'll learn proper technique and develop good habits which is really important
b) Figure out your sizes and buy your own gear (USED!). Renting is a HUGE waste of money.

[crazyfast82]

Best advice for a beginner.... the BEST investment you can make is your boots. Everyone wants the best looking board, or the most tech bindings, but when starting, having a pair of new boots that fit you well, keep you comfortable and out on the hill is the most essential investment.

[fini]

Best advice for a beginner.... the BEST investment you can make is your boots. Everyone wants the best looking board, or the most tech bindings, but when starting, having a pair of new boots that fit you well, keep you comfortable and out on the hill is the most essential investment.

+1000000
If you don't have proper fitting boots, you can:
-injure yourself
-major heel lift means you waste a lot of energy trying to control your board
-have a hard time controlling your board because your foot slides around inside.

go to the ski and snowboard show (on this weekend until sunday) and check the used gear swap section for board / bindings
if you don't know how to pick a fitting boot, go to one of the vendors and ask them.

___________

Who's going / gone to the show!? I will be heading there tomorrow morning.
I went to watch Art of Flight last night--- AMAZING!

[The Wolf]

Just to add to what these two have said... buy new boots for sure (I didn't make this point in my post).

But having 2011 gear isn't all that important. There isn't ever an advancement made over the space of one season that makes the previous models obsolete. Typically, you can save 50% on BRAND NEW gear left over from 2010. This is what I do for all my gear.

[Default User]

wicked.

So my best bet is NEW proper fitting boots, used bindings and a used cheapo board (for now) untill I get more experience

[fini]

wicked.

So my best bet is NEW proper fitting boots, used bindings and a used cheapo board (for now) untill I get more experience

I really think so. It doesn't have to be $400 boots. as long as they fit right that's the most important part.
Burton Motos, off the top of my head are about $150 after tax

[Peter]

Anyone head down to the show yet how was it? Heading down there this afternoon. Can't wait :)

[ZeroChalk]

there on thursday.. you gotta go on the weeknights and not on the weekends for the best selection!

[London3]

+1 to everyone who said to first buy boots, then buy last years models which are exactly the same, been sitting brand new in a box for 12 months, and cost 60% less!

[Kiyomi]

my setup/
2007-alibi lmtd (gunmetal top, rainbow bottom) 156 (trick-board)
2005-atomic cr (bindings)

2005-terminal 160 (all mtn board)
2007-atomic mission (toe bindings)

snowflake black/white army stlye jacket.
2007-burton boots.

[blackmica10]

last year at the swap i got sick ripzone pants for 99(regular 180)$, the best jacket ive ever owned for 165(regular 299), and dirty electric gog's for 100(reg 199).... if you take your time with shopping and have lady luck on your side, you can save insane amounts of cash like i did at the show. its most def a good idea to go.

[fini]

i was really upset with the show this year. for the sole reason that the pricing on boots i wanted to buy were ridiculous.
i bought a pair of boots for $200 last year. and the same pair cost $400 this year!!! WTF!?!?

[Peter]

So show turned out ok I dident get anything lol but I needed up helping my buddy with his new set up. Hustled the guys of a 1300$ value to 800 bucks hehehe I was on a role and also ended up winning lift tickets to so some mountine in new york and a discound package deal lol. :)

[Peter]

up dated pics .

My board.
2011 Ride Control board
2011 Drake King Bindings
2011 Burton freestyle Boots.

GF board
2011 FireFly Divane Board
2011 Firfly A7 Bindings
2010 K2 Boots

The Ride 2010 Mazdaspeed 3 Thule Roof Rack with snowboard carrier.
Blue Season passes are ready to go, im ready to go rideing :D

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n550/socksocks/DSC04700.jpg
http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n550/socksocks/DSC04726.jpg

[blackmica10]

who has insight on the park/s at dagmar? heard from a few people its a good jibbing option when you dont wanna kill the day to go to blue

[tweak_s]

who has insight on the park/s at dagmar? heard from a few people its a good jibbing option when you dont wanna kill the day to go to blue

Dagmar IMO actually has a pretty darn good park for its area..

I mean its not Blue's or MSLM's but it has a nice variety of rails from what I can see. I haven't rode park in 2 years though :( lol (been on the kiddy park but not the big one.. didn't want to hurt the knees anymore LOL).... so maybe someone else might have a more qualified opinion whos rode the park in recent years.

[Donshaw]

I have worked park staff at dagmar for the past 3 years however this year lakeridge approached me and my boss and offered us a deal we could not refuse to go and design and build the park at lakeridge. With lakeridge's hill and features the park this year is going to be amazing were going to blow what we have done at dagmar in the past few years out of the water.
on a side note dagmar hired a bunch of kids to replace us and have a terrible groomer operator taking over this year.

I hope this helps on your local hills, Dagmar is going to be sad this year as the new kids and groomer operator learn how to design a park.

Come to lakeridge!


who has insight on the park/s at dagmar? heard from a few people its a good jibbing option when you dont wanna kill the day to go to blue

[Kiyomi]

would anyone be interested in buying my 2005- atomic terminal 160 (all mtn board) with 2007-atomic mission (toe bindings)? both mint. if there is further interest i will post pics and create a fs thread. :D, not sure about pricing yet. pm me.

[Default User]

just noticed - why do people state the year their board was made?

[GWN]

most companies update the graphics / specs of their boards every year, so by stating the year it's easier to see exactly which board they're talking about.

as for my specs:
2007 Forum Youngblood board
2009 Forum Republic Bindings (15 / -15)
Ride Boots (real shitty, new boots before this season :) )

it's a pretty park-friendly setup but I can't ride park anymore :( too many concussions from hockey and wakeboarding. now im a powder-hog :D lol

[Default User]

Thanks GWN
That's pretty crazy. I'd have to google each board to see what any of you guys are talking about LOL

Either way - mad props to you guys. This shit is expensive! Been shopping around and these things add up quick!

[GWN]

no problem :D and yeah it's insanely expensive, I wish I could afford two or three different setups for different types of riding, i have serious respect for anyone that can just swap boards half way through the day depending on conditions lol

[tweak_s]

Skiier here GWN.. I do that.. but my gears from 2004 LOL.

Carving skis though, just can't do any park at all :(. However, now that I play more tennis, I'm more um... hesitant to do park. So now, while I still ride the twin tips more (I just like being able to mess around on them :P), they don't ride groomers that well.. :(.

You know what? now that I think about it, having too much choice = difficult!! I don't know what to bring! LOL

[The Wolf]

If I rode real mountains, I'd probably have a separate board for park and mountain riding. But here in ontario where everything is a groomer, there's really no point.

If you're going to hit handrails or city obstacles though, you probably want to find a board to trash for that.

[schmat66]

2010 Forum scallywag board
2009 forum faction bindings
2008 32 boots, not too sure which ones, but will recommend 32 to anyone, SO COMFY!

[GWN]

2010 Forum scallywag board
2009 forum faction bindings
2008 32 boots, not too sure which ones, but will recommend 32 to anyone, SO COMFY!

Forum all day <3
for boots im torn between getting 32 or some of the new Nike Snowboarding boots...
http://images.sputnikstore.com/images/products/zoom/1316858560-69910800.jpg

[schmat66]

man forum al day when it comes to boards or bindings, and 32 on boots

[schmat66]

last year in whistler

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[Dave_The_BMXER]

Whistler ruined snowboarding for me.

[schmat66]

whyyyy

[cwp_sedan]

whyyyy

...because now he has to ride on all of these speed bumps here in Ontario lol. That's how I feel anyway about riding out West and then riding back here in Ontario. It's never the same.

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Basically. Before I went I didn't have anything to complain about. Now I just bitch bitch bitch haha.

[cwp_sedan]

Basically. Before I went I didn't have anything to complain about. Now I just bitch bitch bitch haha.

:chuckle

[schmat66]

lmfaooo trueee say!!! its soo trueee!

[Hyperion]

Second last day to buy cheap season passes @ Blue.

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Further more we don't have Australian women in such abundance, nor Australian men to distract my gf whilst I converse with the Australian women.

[GWN]

Whistler ruined snowboarding for me.

why do you think i went to ubc? :chuckle

[The Wolf]

last year in whistler

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Jacket rules!

[schmat66]

Jacket rules!

;) i fell in love when i saw it

[stefanb]

Horseshoe extended their early bird pricing by another 5 days

[Kiyomi]

my all mtn setup, now for sale. :D

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By kiyomi_17 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/kiyomi_17) at 2011-11-02

[angelaTRICIA]

I'm excited for this season! :) just got my Blue Mountain 5x7.... :D

[PCLoadLetter]

I'm excited for this season! :) just got my Blue Mountain 5x7.... :D

+1 !!!

Can't beat the blue pass for the price.

[ZeroChalk]

...because now he has to ride on all of these speed bumps here in Ontario lol. That's how I feel anyway about riding out West and then riding back here in Ontario. It's never the same.

The way I see it ... if you love snowboarding you ride regardless of location or do trips outside of the province.

[Cab0oze]

Thanks GWN
That's pretty crazy. I'd have to google each board to see what any of you guys are talking about LOL

Either way - mad props to you guys. This shit is expensive! Been shopping around and these things add up quick!Meh, just depends when and where you buy.
I have an Elan Royale board (paid 100$ for 3 boards on kijiji, sold the other two for $60, and ended up with one board that cost me -20$ lol), burton boots (got them 80% off, so like 35$ or something), drake bindings (80% off as well, so i think that was about as much as the boots), and a 95% off helmet (nice black one, dunno why it was so cheap) that cost me about 7$ lol.... so my whole snowboarding setup cost me about $50, and i have nice shit. its just not the latest models.

[Default User]

How do you guys transport your gear? Roof rack? fold the seats down?



Meh, just depends when and where you buy.
I have an Elan Royale board (paid 100$ for 3 boards on kijiji, sold the other two for $60, and ended up with one board that cost me -20$ lol), burton boots (got them 80% off, so like 35$ or something), drake bindings (80% off as well, so i think that was about as much as the boots), and a 95% off helmet (nice black one, dunno why it was so cheap) that cost me about 7$ lol.... so my whole snowboarding setup cost me about $50, and i have nice shit. its just not the latest models.

I grabbed a full set off of kijiji
Used Lamar reaper board w/ Flow bindings, a FireFly carry bag and boots for $70 (still tied together). He even through in his old gloves (w/ wrist support) but not sure if I want to use it.

the board has some scuffs so I'm probably going to vinyl the top, or sticker bomb the **** out of it LOL

[Default User]

has anybody been to this sale before?

http://www.thebondsale.com/

http://www.asoimages.com/Bondsale/Body1.JPG

[The Wolf]

Eek on wrist supports. Its a good way to clean break your forearms :P
Good buys on all your gear. My first bindings were Flow and they were great. Nice and simple to use. As I progressed I felt like I wanted something with a little more support so I went in another direction.

Anyway, yeah I just fold a seat down and keep a blanket in my trunk to keep the slush off the seats/carpet. Roof rack is nice but I don't have that kind of dough!

I used to be so anal about people scuffing my board (this WILL happen, multiple times, every single time out) but I just stopped caring. Battle scars ftw :D

[ZeroChalk]

about the scuffs - if you don't have any on your board.. it means you don't ride enough! You can usually tell people who are new by how well kept their gear is. Save your money for the trips out of province!

I have a roof rack thought about putting my snowboards up there (safer in case of an accident) but I don't really see how it would be beneficial since realistically they only carry two snowboard. I understand if your seats don't fold down, you have skiis, or is a local... but I think it's better to just carry the boards in the car. What we do is brush the snow off the boards and throw them in snowboard bags for the trip home. Get home, dry it off... the boards shouldn't rust unless you keep it there for the next time; but by simply riding you get rid of the surface rust.

[Cab0oze]

How do you guys transport your gear? Roof rack? fold the seats down?
Seats down. Its easiest and cheapest. I got a bag for my board for xmas last year and that made things even easier, and stops snow from melting all over my seats

[matty3]

I think we might need to have mazda meets at blue this winter :). I got my 5x7 pass cant wait ill snow.