Ski/Snowboard talk/pics/whatever thread - Page 7 - EDF Forum

Boris · 03-06-2008, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bluef0x

I have some questions

Two new Burton boards (Seven and Air) have been to the mountain once. Should I get them waxed? If so, do you leave on the bindings? Would you go to a snowboard-specific place or a chain like Sports Authority? Is it better to do yourself?

Waxing is so easy you should do it yourself. All you need is an iron and a scraper. You can get by fine with a universal wax unless it is extra warm or extra cold. Wax your boards at the end of the season and don't scrape the wax until the following season. try google for more tips. I would also recommend a flat file and an edge tool for keeping your edges tuned. This probably more important than the waxing.

Xanta · 03-06-2008, 07:31 PM

Tuning edges is way more risk than reward for someone who hasn't been shown what to do; it's a little technical and easy to **** up. Waxing is not that tough as long as you KEEP THE FRIGGIN IRON MOVING and don't bubble your base.

bluef0x · 03-08-2008, 12:39 AM

A few more Q's after another session...

What do you guys do with your gloves? Mine smell ridiculously bad and there aren't any washing instructions. I think washing would **** the inner lining up and make it impossible to get 'em on again. Any tips/tricks for preventing bad odors/cleaning the gloves? Also I'll gladly take in any suggestions for maintaining my board/gear

When do I get my edges tuned? I remember the first day on the mountain they were super sharp, almost cutting my fingers. Today didn't have as much powder, so the snow was hard and my edges seem duller when I touch them. Still didn't notice a difference on the mountain unless I attributed the difference to the hard snow compared to powder.

I'm spending 95% of the time on my heel side edge.... seems like a pretty solid workout on my thighs, normal? Is there a way to reduce the workout? By the end of the day I don't even want to go down the mountain with my knees bent.

I think I'm actually a regular rider but I skate much better goofy. Should I put my bindings at +9/-9 or +12/-12? Something different? Should I tweak anything else to improve control?

Any tips/tricks for getting better? I'm still questioning lessons, since every time I see students/instructors it looks like nothing is being done/said.

Thanks in advance!

Ikaika · 03-08-2008, 12:44 AM

A pretty standard angle setup is +16, -6. Try that and see how it feels...some people are more comfortable with both feet aimed towards the nose while others are better duck.

The frequency with which you should get your edges tuned really depends on the snow you're riding. If its powder, then don't even worry about it. If you're riding on hardpack or manmade snow, you'll notice when you're having to work harder to set your edge into the snow to carve. It certainly isn't a daily or weekly thing, but every couple weeks of riding you'll need to get your edges tuned. Don't get them tuned if you ride a lot in the park since they'll catch a lot more on landings and rails which makes your day a lot more painful.

As for getting a leg workout, it sounds like you just need to get in the gym and build up some dem muscles sir.

bluef0x · 03-08-2008, 12:56 AM

Just making sure I'm doing it right

Ikaika · 03-08-2008, 02:41 AM

Heading to Big Bear tomorrow, there's a halfpipe freeski contest going so maybe I'll have some pics. Plus I get to bust the cherry on my new Rome Agent. Hollurrrrrr.

BombayBadboy · 03-09-2008, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by bluef0x

A few more Q's after another session...

What do you guys do with your gloves? Mine smell ridiculously bad and there aren't any washing instructions. I think washing would **** the inner lining up and make it impossible to get 'em on again. Any tips/tricks for preventing bad odors/cleaning the gloves? Also I'll gladly take in any suggestions for maintaining my board/gear

Meh I have this same problem...according to my grandmother you should freeze them in. Haven't tried it yet though.

Guys,

a week or so skieing in Vail/ Winterpark..how much would that cost me?

MAYHEM45 · 03-12-2008, 09:14 PM

Any of you bums living in whistler and looking for a roomate?

Phresh · 03-12-2008, 10:48 PM

Yeah, I'm also trying to get up to Whistler before the season ends. If anyone has room for 2 people for a weekend or so, we're willing to throw up some cash obviously.

ryanmack · 03-12-2008, 10:57 PM

whilster was sick jsut got home form thur

MAYHEM45 · 03-13-2008, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Phresh

Yeah, I'm also trying to get up to Whistler before the season ends. If anyone has room for 2 people for a weekend or so, we're willing to throw up some cash obviously.

Hmm, Im already here and going busto fast on hotel rooms. Im actually looking for long term accommodation. Anyone know anything?

Ikaika · 03-13-2008, 03:12 AM

Wow Big Bear actually has some great snow right now. Looks like they're gonna get some more this weekend. Busted the cherry on my new Rome Agent, the thing is amazing.

Kneel B4 Zod · 03-13-2008, 10:25 AM

can anyone recommend the best place to stay around North Lake Tahoe?

my friends and I have an annual trip to Alta (we just got back) but I am convincing them to change it up and go to Tahoe next year.

I'm pretty sure we want to ski at either Alpine or Squaw, mb a combination of the 2. our choices seem to be renting a sweet house on the mountain somewhere, or staying in Truckee/Tahoe City and driving to ski every day.

only reason to stay in town would be to be closer to bars/restaurants. I would say being convenient to skiing is more important than bars, but...is there anything at Alpine or Squaw that could serve as an apres bar or just a place to go out and get a few beers at night?

gilper · 03-13-2008, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Kneel B4 Zod

can anyone recommend the best place to stay around North Lake Tahoe?

is there anything at Alpine or Squaw that could serve as an apres bar or just a place to go out and get a few beers at night?

There are house/condo rentals all around the lake and this is typically your best bang for the buck. You may have to search several different sites to find a rental that works for you.

http://www.skilaketahoe.com/ - has a lodging search
http://www.vrbo.com/ - Found my place in South Tahoe here.

They have a small base village at Squaw with a half a dozen restaurants. I haven't been to Alpine in a number of years but I don't remember much at the base.

I finally made it to Sugarbowl and that place has some sick terrain.

http://www.slidingonthecheap.com/ - has good info on how to get discounted lift tickets.

mikekelley · 03-13-2008, 11:46 AM

Nice thread. I am a pretty big snowboarder myself. I guess snowboarding to me is poker to some of you- trying to make a living off it, just grinding away competitions. I spent all summer down in New Zealand training, that place is absolutely unreal. If you get to go, jump at the opportunity. Simply incredible.

Next week I'm going to compete in the US Open at Stratton, then I'm flying out to Colorado for some Nationals jibbajabba.

brag: me New Zealand

variance: i haven't seen a day warmer than 50 degrees since june