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BlazingGunner

BlazingGunner

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i'm heading up snowboarding next month when the mountain open's never been but looking forward to busting my ass lol

anyone got any tips on equipment i should bring not to freeze? i'll be renting a board
 
elkamino

elkamino

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BlazingGunner said:
i'm heading up snowboarding next month when the mountain open's never been but looking forward to busting my ass lol

anyone got any tips on equipment i should bring not to freeze? i'll be renting a board
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Good luck @BlazingGunner and have fun! Far as tips, I got a few.
1. Consider renting gear off the hill the day before you go as rental shops are often way cheaper than the resort.
2. To avoid freezing just dress warm in layers so you can manage your temp and bring a change of clothes (leave in the car) in case you get wet- it can happen when you're learning. No offense but you'll have to work harder than your bros as you flail inefficiently and that heats up the core fast. So be careful not to overdress, burning up in winter clothing is a pain.
3. Let the lifty know you're a noob when you're getting on the chairlift, they'll slow it down and help you get on smoothly.
4. Go when the snow quality is GOOD, or better. Hard snow is a beatch to learn on as boarders slam themselves hard for the first few runs as they catch toe edges.
5. If the snow's good, get there earlier than you think you need to. Getting going takes time especially if you're a beginner and your friends will ditch you if they have to wait.
6. Most importantly: There's no friends on powder days. Period. So if you lose your friends in the White Room, never fear, just keep shredding and you'll connect once the pow's all slayed.
7. Smoke lotsa weed, but don't keep your kit or anything else in your butt pockets unless you want a seriously bruised ass.
8. Have fun and let us know how it goes.
 
BobBitchen

BobBitchen

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and my new skis are @ UPS, sitting in a trailer,they wouldn't let me pick them up at their facility,
they need to make a delivery attempt first, on Monday, this hub has lost my last two orders >:(.
Oh well, conditions call for rock ski's anyway......
 
Freddie Millergogo

Freddie Millergogo

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BlazingGunner said:
i'm heading up snowboarding next month when the mountain open's never been but looking forward to busting my ass lol

anyone got any tips on equipment i should bring not to freeze? i'll be renting a board
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Good warm socks. Wal Mart has some that are decent. 3 for about $9.87.
Gloves with Thinsulate. Wal Mart has some decent cheapies for $8
A hat.
Maybe long underwear or something like that. Lycra body suit.
 
Freddie Millergogo

Freddie Millergogo

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GroErr said:
F'krs, I'm in Ontario Canada and all we've seen so far was about 4" a couple of weeks ago, then rain and 50-60 temps, time to move :(
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Ha ha. I think it is heading your way bro. Colorado is getting snow. I think early next week it will get even colder and it should be in your area later next week.

Man if you like skiing - Colo is the place to be.

Looks pretty good at Whistler
 
GroErr

GroErr

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Freddie Millergogo said:
Ha ha. I think it is heading your way bro. Colorado is getting snow. I think early next week it will get even colder and it should be in your area later next week.
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Yeah, keep hearing that over here and then we get shit. Couple of runs were open last week but shit for snow, they gave up trying to make it cause it was all melting again. Don't like hitting dirt/grass, too old for that shit ;)
 
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