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Clips from Copper RTTC PGS. Early brackets w/ less rutted course: <center> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/scripts/pokkariPlayer.js?ver=2009070701"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/syndication/write_player?skin=js&posts_id=2887428&source=3&autoplay=true&file_type=wmv&player_width=720&player_height=480"></script> <div id="blip_movie_content_2887428"> <a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Snowfun4you-CopperRaceToTheCupV527.wmv" onclick="play_blip_movie_2887428(); return false;"><img title="Click to play" alt="Copper Race to the Cup PGS. Click to play" width="720" height="480" src="http://blip.tv/file/get/Snowfun4you-CopperRaceToTheCupV527.wmv.jpg" border="0" title="Click to play. 2X click for full screen. Rt click>play speed for slow motion." /></a> <br /> <a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Snowfun4you-CopperRaceToTheCupV527.wmv" onclick="play_blip_movie_2887428(); return false;">Click to play. 2X click for full screen. Rt click>play speed for slow motion.</a> </div> </center> Cheers, B-2

It's close as a skilled WC racer can cut it. A frame grab reveals the board just to the outside of the stubby.<img src="http://i49.tinypic.com/mjpraw.jpg" border="0" alt="Jasey Jay Anderson, RTTC PGS, Copper Mt. CO"> Hope this helps. Cheers, B-2

to QT plugin that will play .wmv files. IIRC QT has a slow motion option. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/wmcomponents.mspx Hope it helps; thanks for the feedback. Cheers, B-2

to one QT .wmv plugin. A web search might reveal more. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/wmcomponents.mspx Sorry about any inconvenience. Cheers, B-2

this: <embed src="http://blip.tv/play/1DCBr4M4AA" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="640" height="480" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed> If you go the the 'guide and details about this episode' icon on the toolbar at the bottom (icon looks like an open book) and click the 'episodes' tab, you can view to all vids on this channel. The downside is that they are flash videos w/ lower image quality and no slow motion capabilities that I'm aware of. And, for my ancient eyeballs, the slo-mo really allows me to see the movements. Sorry about my ignorance, but can't Macs play .wmv files with some type of quicktime plugin? Anyway, hope you like 'em. Cheers, B-2

Footage from 11/13/2009 Copper Race to the Cup PGS. IMO http://www.pandora.com > Raul Ramirez works OK for background tunes. <center> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/scripts/pokkariPlayer.js?ver=2009070701"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/syndication/write_player?skin=js&posts_id=2867540&source=3&autoplay=true&file_type=wmv&player_width=720&player_height=480"></script> <div id="blip_movie_content_2867540"> <a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Snowfun4you-RaceToTheCupFootage504.wmv" onclick="play_blip_movie_2867540(); return false;"><img title="Click to play" alt="Video thumbnail. Click to play" width="720" height="480" src="http://blip.tv/file/get/Snowfun4you-RaceToTheCupFootage504.wmv.jpg" border="0" title="" /></a> <br /> <a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Snowfun4you-RaceToTheCupFootage504.wmv" onclick="play_blip_movie_2867540(); return false;"></a> </div> </center> <center> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/scripts/pokkariPlayer.js?ver=2009070701"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/syndication/write_player?skin=js&posts_id=2867606&source=3&autoplay=true&file_type=wmv&player_width=720&player_height=480"></script> <div id="blip_movie_content_2867606"> <a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Snowfun4you-RaceToTheCupFootageII366.wmv" onclick="play_blip_movie_2867606(); return false;"><img title="Click to play" alt="Video thumbnail. Click to play" width="720" height="480" src="http://blip.tv/file/get/Snowfun4you-RaceToTheCupFootageII366.wmv.jpg" border="0" title="Click to play. 2x Click for full screen. Rt click>play speed for slow motion" /></a> <br /> <a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Snowfun4you-RaceToTheCupFootageII366.wmv" onclick="play_blip_movie_2867606(); return false;">Click to play. 2x Click for full screen. Rt click>play speed for slow motion</a> </div> </center> <center> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/scripts/pokkariPlayer.js?ver=2009070701"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/syndication/write_player?skin=js&posts_id=2867622&source=3&autoplay=true&file_type=wmv&player_width=720&player_height=480"></script> <div id="blip_movie_content_2867622"> <a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Snowfun4you-RaceToTheCupIII647.wmv" onclick="play_blip_movie_2867622(); return false;"><img title="Click to play" alt="Video thumbnail. Click to play" width="720" height="480" src="http://blip.tv/file/get/Snowfun4you-RaceToTheCupIII647.wmv.jpg" border="0" title="Click To Play" /></a> <br /> <a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Snowfun4you-RaceToTheCupIII647.wmv" onclick="play_blip_movie_2867622(); return false;"></a> </div> </center> <center> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/scripts/pokkariPlayer.js?ver=2009070701"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/syndication/write_player?skin=js&posts_id=2867637&source=3&autoplay=true&file_type=wmv&player_width=720&player_height=480"></script> <div id="blip_movie_content_2867637"> <a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Snowfun4you-CopperRaceToTheCupIV758.wmv" onclick="play_blip_movie_2867637(); return false;"><img title="Click to play" alt="Video thumbnail. Click to play" width="720" height="480" src="http://blip.tv/file/get/Snowfun4you-CopperRaceToTheCupIV758.wmv.jpg" border="0" title="Click To Play" /></a> <br /> <a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Snowfun4you-CopperRaceToTheCupIV758.wmv" onclick="play_blip_movie_2867637(); return false;"></a> </div> </center> Hope you like 'em. Cheers, B-2

Footage from finals bracket. Sorry no race audio as camera mics shorted in the snow squall earlier in the day. <center> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/scripts/pokkariPlayer.js?ver=2009070701"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/syndication/write_player?skin=js&posts_id=2867319&source=3&autoplay=true&file_type=wmv&player_width=720&player_height=480"></script> <div id="blip_movie_content_2867319"> <a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Snowfun4you-JaseyJayAndersonWinsCopperRaceToTheCupPGS11132009719.wmv" onclick="play_blip_movie_2867319(); return false;"><img title="Jasey Jay Anderson wins 2009 Copper Race to the Cup PGS. 11/13/2009" alt="Video thumbnail. Click to play" width="720" height="480" src="http://blip.tv/file/get/Snowfun4you-JaseyJayAndersonWinsCopperRaceToTheCupPGS11132009719.wmv.jpg" border="0" title="Click to play. 2X click for full screen" /></a> <br /> <a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Snowfun4you-JaseyJayAndersonWinsCopperRaceToTheCupPGS11132009719.wmv" onclick="play_blip_movie_2867319(); return false;">Click to play. 2X click for full screen</a> </div> </center> Cheers, B-2

I have a few spare Burton bails, both toe and heel, plus other race plate parts. Ping me if you're still looking.<img src="http://i33.tinypic.com/jrfuqq.jpg" border="0" alt="Thedo Remmelink, A-Basin, CO.">

to make it over for a day or two. <center> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/scripts/pokkariPlayer.js?ver=2009070701"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/syndication/write_player?skin=js&posts_id=2646257&source=3&autoplay=true&file_type=wmv&player_width=720&player_height=480"></script> <div id="blip_movie_content_2646257"> <a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Snowfun4you-DarrenRatcliffeArapahoeBasin09654.wmv" onclick="play_blip_movie_2646257(); return false;"><img title="Darren Ratcliffe, A-Basin, CO" alt="Darren Ratcliffe, A-Basin, CO" width="720" height="480" src="http://blip.tv/file/get/Snowfun4you-DarrenRatcliffeArapahoeBasin09654.wmv.jpg" border="0" title="Darren Ratcliffe, A-Basin, CO" /></a> <br /> <a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Snowfun4you-DarrenRatcliffeArapahoeBasin09654.wmv" onclick="play_blip_movie_2646257(); return false;">Click to play. 2X click for full screen.</a> </div> </center>

I have a several pairs that might work. All are large and will fit a size 11 boot. 1pr Burton CFX: one has original carbon highback, one has a replacement highback from a Burton custom - $50 1pr Burton Mission Greed in excellent used condition. Gold bling color w/ toe capstrap - $80 1pr Burton P1 Carbon - one has newer baseplate (Burton warranty), both in very good used condition - $125 All are fully adjustable (rotating highback, adjustable forward lean, multiple strap mounting points) for a customizable, high performance fit. Please add $15 shipping. <img src="http://i36.tinypic.com/2ep3wd3.jpg" border="0" alt="Jeff Patterson, A-Basin, CO."> Please ping me for pics or additional info. Cheers, B-2

I have some. <img src="http://i33.tinypic.com/2hibbsn.jpg" border="0" alt="Burton 'Vari-Cant' Delrin Shims"> If you're still looking ping me for details. <img src="http://i36.tinypic.com/2efruas.jpg" border="0" alt="Darren Ratcliffe, A-Basin, CO."> Cheers, B-2

In case you missed the live webcast. Shaun White and Luke Mitrani stoke the crowd with amazing next-level halfpipe runs. If you've time and interest, the entire pipe finals are well worth watching. Click on image for link to footage: <a href="http://www.go211.com/burton/nzo/videos#burton" target="_blank"><img src="http://i26.tinypic.com/2rntsgi.jpg" border="0" alt="Steve Fisher, '09 Copper Grand Prix Halfpipe Finals"></a> It snowed twice in the high country here this week. While the snow didn't stick, it did hint at exciting winter adventures to come. Hope it's cooling off where you are, B-2

Thanks for posting the link to Deshaker. I look forward to trying it. <img src="http://i28.tinypic.com/24zhl6t.jpg" border="0" alt="Thedo Remmelink, A-Basin, Colorado"> Cheers, B-2

Looking for a pair of TD2 yellow (soft) e-rings in good condition. Mine are shredded. <img src="http://i44.tinypic.com/21c7byg.jpg" border="0" alt="Simon Schoch, '08 Copper NorAm"> Please e-mail if you have an extra pair you wouldn't mind parting with. Cheers, B-2

Hey Eric,I live and work in Vail and would be happy to help with wax/edge work. Ping me if I can help with a good hand tune. <img src="http://i39.tinypic.com/2hnrmeh.jpg" border="0" alt="Jeff Smith, Vail, CO."> Also happy to help with carving/powder recommendations to maximize the fun while you're in town. Sun and snow is forecast and you can look forward to an awesome vacation. Cheers, B-2

The Colorado Department of Transportation does a good job keeping I-70 clear, even in a storm. If it's dumping a 4X4 is a better choice on the passes. <img src="http://i44.tinypic.com/34qjwcg.jpg" border="0" alt="Thom Gruhler, Mongolia Bowl, Vail, CO."> Good snow today and more on the way. Look forward to an excellent vacation! Cheers, B-2

According to my colleagues, I'm a creaky old fart with bad attitude.I've been riding for a bunch of years and have been fortunate with some career opportunities w/in the industry. I often teach snowboarding, and am lucky to live and work at a great place (Vail) and to occasionally videotape some very accomplished riders. <img src="http://i41.tinypic.com/6sxgmu.jpg" border="0" alt="Spike Eisenman, FS 180 to switch carved, Vail, CO."> While I'm mostly riding powder in softies these days (it has been a snowy winter, so far), I get out on carving gear when conditions warrant. I like to visit BOL for the knowledge and tech discussions here. IMO it's one of the best snowboarding sites on the internets. Cheers, B-2

from the softboot side: <embed src="http://blip.tv/play/AbWPSQA" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="720" height="510" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed>

These guys carve an icy pipe wall, throw a big spin, and upon landing cleanly carve to the next hit. <center> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/scripts/pokkariPlayer.js?ver=2008010901"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/syndication/write_player?skin=js&posts_id=1667146&source=3&autoplay=true&file_type=wmv&player_width=640&player_height=480"></script> <div id="blip_movie_content_1667146"> <a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Snowfun4you-morePipeAction746.wmv" onclick="play_blip_movie_1667146(); return false;"><img title="Click to play. 2x click for full screen." alt="Video thumbnail. Click to play. 2x click for full screen." width="640" height="480" src="http://blip.tv/file/get/Snowfun4you-morePipeAction746.wmv.jpg" border="0" title="Click to play. 2x click for full screen." /></a> <br /> <a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Snowfun4you-morePipeAction746.wmv" onclick="play_blip_movie_1667146(); return false;">Click to play. 2x Click for full screen.</a> </div> </center> Freestylers carve too. Big time.

<img src="http://i39.tinypic.com/2zp8uv7.gif" border="0" alt="Scott Anfang, vail, CO.">

In addition to the good information posted on this thread, you'll find up-to-the-minute info on what's groomed using Vail's daily grooming report. Same at Beaver Creek. Keep in mind both areas groom some slopes during the day, so if your like your corduroy light and airy (before the freshly groomed crystals bond) note which slopes will be groomed before noon and plan accordingly. <img src="http://i43.tinypic.com/34640zn.jpg" border="0" alt="Big snow: Bring your fat board!"> We've enjoyed big snow through the last week, with more forecast. The coverage and the conditions are sensational. Look forward to an amazing vacation! Cheers, B-2

+1 for video. It's a valuable tool to quickly ramp up your riding. Some areas have video stations where the video facilities are already set up: you simply ride through an arena and stop in to a playback station to check your performance. If you have a camera, you might be able to get playback access on a tv at a slopeside restaurant/bar/base lodge (IMO big monitors and slo-mo capabilities on playback are very helpful in analyzing carving performance). Lacking video, you can often examine your tracks for feedback on your carving performance. If you are able to hit the slopes early, before the crowds arrive (or late, after a night-grooming pass) you can ride under the lift and, from above, examine your tracks on the ride back up to get valuable feedback on your carving performance. You can identify if you're able to cleanly carve initiation through finish, toeside and heelside. Of course, all carved tracks are razor-thin. If you see any repetitive smeared/skidded tracks, you can diagnose what part of the turn you're not yet able to cleanly carve (toe or heel, initiation, middle, or finish). You can set different tasks, such as hangers, 4 short to 2 long to 4 short, etc. and use your tracks to check to see if you are able to cleanly carve as you vary size, shape, and rhythm of your turns. (You can use your tracks for feedback on many of the drills in the articles referenced earlier in this thread.) You can work to develp higher levels of accuracy and precision by carving around/over targets (shadows, piles of snow, tracks) and examine your tracks to see if you cleanly carve and hit your targets. You can try to ride exactly in the carved tracks of someone who precedes you down the slope and observe your tracks from the lift to check for accuracy, toeside and heelside. You can perform 'combos' (retraction turns on all toesides and extension turns on all heelsides--and then vice-versa) and examine your tracks to see if both were cleanly carved. <img src="http://i39.tinypic.com/r2jia0.jpg" border="0" alt="Thedo Remmelink, A-Basin, CO."> Of course, if the slopes are crowded your tracks may be skied over by the time you ride over them on the lift. Best to hit it before the masses arrive. Hope it's snowy where you are. B-2

Originally posted in the 'Race to the Cup Info' thread. PSL: <center> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/scripts/pokkariPlayer.js?ver=2008010901"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/syndication/write_player?skin=js&posts_id=1499329&source=3&autoplay=true&file_type=wmv&player_width=640&player_height=480"></script> <div id="blip_movie_content_1499329"> <a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Snowfun4you-JaseyJayAndresonCopperRTTCSlalomFinals998.wmv" onclick="play_blip_movie_1499329(); return false;"><img title="Click to play" alt="Video thumbnail. Click to play" width="640" height="480" src="http://blip.tv/file/get/Snowfun4you-JaseyJayAndresonCopperRTTCSlalomFinals998.wmv.jpg" border="0" title="Click to play" /></a> <br /> <a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Snowfun4you-JaseyJayAndresonCopperRTTCSlalomFinals998.wmv" onclick="play_blip_movie_1499329(); return false;">Click to play. 2x click for full screen.</a> </div> </center>and PGS: <center> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/scripts/pokkariPlayer.js?ver=2008010901"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/syndication/write_player?skin=js&posts_id=1494624&source=3&autoplay=true&file_type=wmv&player_width=640&player_height=480"></script> <div id="blip_movie_content_1494624"> <a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Snowfun4you-JaseyJayAndersonWinsCopperRTTC459.wmv" onclick="play_blip_movie_1494624(); return false;"><img title="Click to play" alt="Jasey Jay Anderson Copper Race to the Cup PGS finals." width="640" height="480" src="http://blip.tv/file/get/Snowfun4you-JaseyJayAndersonWinsCopperRTTC459.wmv.jpg" border="0" title="Click to play" /></a> <br /> <a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Snowfun4you-JaseyJayAndersonWinsCopperRTTC459.wmv" onclick="play_blip_movie_1494624(); return false;">Click to play. 2x click on video for full screen.</a> </div> </center> Hope the snow is good where you are! B-2

Here's some slo-mo footage of Alexa Loo from semis and finals: <center> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/scripts/pokkariPlayer.js?ver=2008010901"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/syndication/write_player?skin=js&posts_id=1553041&source=3&autoplay=true&file_type=wmv&player_width=640&player_height=480"></script> <div id="blip_movie_content_1553041"> <a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Snowfun4you-AlexaLooWinsCopperRaceToTheCupPSL296.wmv" onclick="play_blip_movie_1553041(); return false;"><img title="Click to play" alt="Video thumbnail. Click to play. 2x Click for full screen." width="640" height="480" src="http://blip.tv/file/get/Snowfun4you-AlexaLooWinsCopperRaceToTheCupPSL296.wmv.jpg" border="0" title="Click to play. 2x click for full screen." /></a> <br /> <a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Snowfun4you-AlexaLooWinsCopperRaceToTheCupPSL296.wmv" onclick="play_blip_movie_1553041(); return false;">Click to play. 2x click for full screen.</a> </div> </center>

Are the PGS results on the FIS site accurate?The Steamboat Pilot, quoting Justin Reiter, lists a different finishing order: "Canadian rider Jasey-Jay Anderson won the men’s race by knocking off teammate Matthew Morison in the finals. Olympic silver medalist Simon Schoch (2006) placed third". I was more focused on shooting the event and didn't stick around for results, but that's the order I thought I saw through the camera lens. Same with PSL--are those results accurate, too? Thanks to anyone who can clarify.