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Skiing
Squaw Valley
Volkl AC-30 - just got them so can't wait.
Hope to be there EVERY weekend I can get up to the mt. (joy of season pass)

 

and to add, binding size. If you have about an 11 maybe 12+, a large binding is required. Also try to find a binding that has a slide toe step built in. That way you can get a little more bite on your toe edge. I used to be a sponsered rider for 2 years before school got in the way. So think about my advice.

 

Were you factory sponsored or shop sponsored? I was sponsored by East of Maui out of Annapolis, MD but when I went to school that was dropped. Still rock the stickers though!

 

BTW... Just got another 4 inches in state NY!!!

 

I ski. I just bought some new Salomon Race 24h Equipe skis along with a new pair of Salomon X3 race boots... Second storm of the week is expected to drop between 8-12 inches over parts of our region. I do most of my skiing at some very small local hills in Southern NB, but take a few mid-week trips to Maine and New Hampshire throughout the season.

 

I ski with Ski blades (short Skis), and i go to Snowshoe mountain in west Virginia every year. Matter of fact will be up there Feb 4th to Feb 7th. I so cant wait. will upload pictures when i get home.

 

Who snowboards or skis?

Ski'd from '88 until '92, started snowboarding in '93 and never looked back.

What do you ride?

Freeride setup is Atomic Don 159 with Ride Team bindings and Burton Driver X boots
Park/pipe setup is Option Sanslone 158.5 (rides shorter) with Burton Custom bindings and older Vans boots.

Where?

Local hill is Blue Mountain in Ontario.... lame.

Fernie, BC. Kickinghorse, BC. Whistler/Blackcomb, BC. All over Ontario, Tremblant, QB. Le Massif, QB. Mont. St. Anne, QB. Sutton, QB. Jay Peak, VT. Killinton, VT. Burke, VT..... and I'm sure I'm missing a few.

Got any trips planned this season?

Hell yes! Revelstoke, Fernie, possibly Jacksons Hole.

Pics?

None on the work 'puter.. I'll have to put some up from home.

Vids?

Some, but picked up a helmet cam this year so I'll have tons of vids now!

 

How about those Driver X boots? Stiff as hell right? You like them?

 

rocked the shop sponsor. ZUMIES. But when school got more heavy it jsut didnt work anymore with the schedual that i had..

 

For free-riding/big-mountain riding I much prefer a stiff boot with zero heel lift.

The Driver X's are quite stiff, and after 3 seasons on them, they are still very stiff. I get next to no heel lift in them, and I didn't even have to use the ankle boomerangs in the padding of the boot. (The boomerangs are included with the boots in case you do get heel lift.)

My only comment on Burton boots, and this applies to the majority of them is: Make sure when you size them, you size them snug. Burton liners pack-out more so than other boots I've owned. Go an extra 1/2 size smaller than what feels comfortable when trying on the boot new.

IMO - boots are by far one of the most important pieces of equipment. If your feet get cold due to circulation from pressure points and such, or get sore, it will make for a crappy day on the slopes. Shell out for a comfortable boot that is good quality and will last. Heel lift is also no good. Make sure your heels stay snug and planted on the sole.

 

i ride a 168 K2 Believer

(the blue one)

K2 Formula Bindings


and Vans DK3


i wanted a little stiffer board for back country and powder im not to big into park im all about finding my own trails and getting some powder

and the vans boots i got are EASILY most comfortable boots ive ever worn... ive had liquid boots 32 boots and then i got the DK2's i loved em instantly, but i grew out of them so i got the DK3's and i will never ever change boots theyre awesome

 

Im hoping to mob up to bear this weekend theyre supposed to get 6" of snow this week

and then christmas day were leaving to lake tahoe for 9 days at northstar

then hopfully i can get out to powder mountain or the canyons

 

this seasons burton joystick 159, old burton general bindings.
secondary neversummer system 155
and lastly a 164 olllldddd asss santa cruz
had a few diff boards over time but those are what i am holding on to.

grew up riding in NM ski santa fe, angel fire.
done plenty of riding in colorado and hit snowbird for a few days in UT

just got back from a three day bender, touching powder in, keystone, breck, and wolfcreek.

leaving this monday to zurich, ch; where i will start a month long ski trip in the alps.
i will post plenty of pics in 2010.
these are just crap, never really have people taking pictures

 

me up at powder mountain


me at the top of Tamarack in Idaho

and a little backyard boost we made



thats it for now i dont really feel like uploading anymore lol

 

Great advice. I agree with it all. I found that DC boots are the same way. Wearing two pairs of socks now so that they fit snug.

 

Burton T6 with C60 bindings. Hope to tear up something up this Sunday(hopefully not me).

 

158 M3 board with costom burton bindings and dc super park boots, White pass and snoqualmie Washignton. Seems like no ones from around here. WTF

 

This is how we wakeboard in Canada:





My buddy and I put the wakeboard tow rope on the back of the sled and got geared up and went out for a powder session on the lake.... it was awesome.

 

Im trying to see if anyone in oregon is going to hit the mtn's this weekend

 

I've always wanted to give snowboarding a try. I have an Original SIN board with Division 23 bindings that I salvaged from the trash when I was still a garbage man. I have yet to try it out....need some boots first and, not really sure if this board would be the proper size for me or not. As a skateboarder, it seems like the natural thing to do in the winter.