I have rock boards in my quiverWay too early. That will not even pack down to base. When you start seeing a 6' base. You start making reservations. Unless you have a lot of old snowboards to blow up.
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I have rock boards in my quiverWay too early. That will not even pack down to base. When you start seeing a 6' base. You start making reservations. Unless you have a lot of old snowboards to blow up.
Was up at Kirkwood Monday and Tuesday. Sun was out and coverage is damn good considering it's early December. They had some fresh snow over the weekend so everything was tracked out, and they weren't grooming runs on the top section of the mountain just yet. But the snow quality was very nice so it was still a blast. Only hit one rock while on a long traverse when I couldn't see around a corner. Otherwise didn't have any hesitation taking out my main board and leaving the rock board in the truck.
Haven’t personally ridden either but I hear great things. Particularly in powder but also for laying down carves on corduroy. If I ever pull the trigger on a Hokkaido trip I’d probably pick up a gentem while I’m there. They’re a bit spendy thought. Maybe look at Korua Shapes for a more affordable option?Anyone have experience with Moss or Gentemstick type japanese "snowsurf" boards?
there's Korua. the poor man's Gentemstick. their boards are actually awesome though. price went up €50 from last year, but still it's a good deal, especially if want a wide board.Anyone have experience with Moss or Gentemstick type japanese "snowsurf" boards?
Nice! even Chair 15 has good coverage? Heading up on the 28th for New YearsMammoth 12/15/2019...
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Powder is the best. Falls tend to be easier on the body cause they're well cushioned but it's not without it's hazards. Tree wells, avys, hidden rocks and tree stumps, etc. More than anything you need to learn to get out of your comfort zone and embrace steep when you're in powder. Low angle slopes are trouble. Nothing sucks more than getting stuck. Walking 50' feet in snow up to your armpits if you unstrap can be hell. Trying to right yourself or get up in deep light snow can also be tough if you can't touch bottom for leverage. It's always easier to get up and unstuck when you're on a steeper slope with gravity on your side.what about riding powder seems safer can get hurt?
kind of hard to get hurt while riding powder. guess it could happen. i've done full cartwheels riding powder back years ago when riding a full camber board and going too fast then sinking the nose. didn't hurt at all. powder riding in the trees is where can get hurt seriously. nearly Sonny Bono'd myself once, but then again drinks were involved before the run. powder when as a beginner could be kind of tough, just cause of trying to figure out speed management.Powder is the best. Falls tend to be easier on the body cause they're well cushioned but it's not without it's hazards. Tree wells, avys, hidden rocks and tree stumps, etc. More than anything you need to learn to get out of your comfort zone and embrace steep when you're in powder. Low angle slopes are trouble. Nothing sucks more than getting stuck. Walking 50' feet in snow up to your armpits if you unstrap can be hell. Trying to right yourself or get up in deep light snow can also be tough if you can't touch bottom for leverage. It's always easier to get up and unstuck when you're on a steeper slope with gravity on your side.
Exactly.kind of hard to get hurt while riding powder. guess it could happen. i've done full cartwheels riding powder back years ago when riding a full camber board and going too fast then sinking the nose. didn't hurt at all. powder riding in the trees is where can get hurt seriously. nearly Sonny Bono'd myself once, but then again drinks were involved before the run. powder when as a beginner could be kind of tough, just cause of trying to figure out speed management.
is 44 too old to learn?i took a lesson a few years back once things clicked hit one of the green runs still was pretty steep but I had it handled pretty well linking turs. 3rd run caught edge fell fwd tweaked my bicep/shoulder cuz they told me dont fall on ur wrists. but i want it so bad still.
Yearning for turningIf you fall going fast you're fcked.