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Headed out here in a few... First time this season with kids in tow. Wish me luck! They are both pretty excited about the new chair on the beginner hill! And it would be so awesome if my 5 1/2 year old son can start to ski on his own this year. My knees and back can't handle it so much anymore!

Ok Bryan.... I'll except that as proof you made a day on snow!

Box waiting for me when I got home today. I think it will work! Feels good so far. I'll try it out for real on Saturday.

Like you said before, no photo, no proof..... There ya go, proof! It's amazing what can be found at a ski swap, huh..... Or maybe, "one man's trash is another man's treasure....."

sheesh..... I read the title of your post and thought for sure you were talking about those classic Raichles! maybe you need to post a picture of those too?

THANKS Troy!!! I'm trying.... maybe I'll have my sh*t together before NICE..... I know I can't keep up with the big boys, but my goal has always been to not keep anyone waiting too long!

Had a great day yesterday on a new to me board! The Hot Shine rode well... And yes, Bryan, you will see proof! There is video... Hahahaha! Thanks to Slopetool and B0ardski for putting up with me.... And it was kinda nice riding out of uniform for a change.

ok, how silly (stupid?) is this..... I got approved off work for Monday - Thursday that week, but not Friday?????? ARGHHHH!!!!! more than slightly annoyed right now. If I didn't have two years of perfect attendance (that's how I won my iPad!), I really would consider calling in sick that day..... how much you want to bet that Friday ends up being the perfect groomer day complete with blue skies and sun!

I have some, I think.... let me get back to you. Also, did you check eBay? I could have sworn I saw some posted... I think I just searched "Alpine Snowboard" from the home page....

So I just showed my daughter the new helmet.... She says " what happened to Buck?" I guess I never realized my helmet had a name.... Sheesh! Actually, that helmet has been with me longer than her (she's 11). Guess it is time for a new one.... No, not a new daughter.... No one could quite ever replace her.

too funny! since I'm an instructor, I'll stick to black..... it's always been a safe bet with all the different color uniforms I've been in over the years!!! iphone??? HA!!! this poor ole lady isn't worthy of an iphone!!! my non-smart phone doesn't even get a signal at my mountain which is perfectly ok with me.... and now that you mention it, the new boots are more blue than black..... just great.... going for a black and blue color scheme! how appropriate

well, I'm getting this one for $24.99 + $9.99 shipping.... if it doesn't work, I'll pass it on to my ever growing kids (can't believe how big my 5 year old son's head is!!!!) http://www.ebay.com/itm/Giro-Sestriere-Snow-Helmet-Size-Large-Black-MAKE-OFFER-/181039208113?ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:US:3160&nma=true&si=PM6IP3ti91cVHipQ2MZAFc3rZfU%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Put an offer on one on eBay... Thanks! We'll see how it goes. If it doesn't fit me well, I'll pass it on to my son!

Yes, I have a funny shape head. I admit it. Actually, it's a long oval. Means if it fits on the sides (over my ears) then it's way to tight on my forehead and I end up getting a bad headache. With bicycle helmets, it's easy to get it big and add padding on the sides. Can't exactly do that on a ski helmet. After 10+ years of good service, I think it's time to retire the Boeri. :( I do like the hard ears though. Any recommendations? Thanks. I need to know what to ask Santa for......

It's ok Bryan.... My first day wasn't very pretty either. Ya got a whole month to get it together! And if you can't? Well, you could always come ride with us ladies! Hehehehe

Come on Bryan.... You really should come ride with us......

We will probably stay at the Howard Johnson's or one of the other hotels in that area so if you need a ride up the mountain in the mornings, I'm sure we could help out some with that

Safety has to come before fun... Don't forget that! As far as sending them with an instructor? I know my kids know how to majorly push my buttons! My daughter skied with me holding on to her much longer than she really needed when she first started skiing! Maybe it's different since they are twins, but I would think they would have fun riding with their peers! Yes, they might not like going back to easier terrain, but it needs to be done so they can learn control and how to be safe. Are you willing to force them to do things they may not want to do? One of the first things I would teach a beginner level of any age is how to stay in control. It's part of the responsibility code. You said you brought them this far? Is the crash and burn technique really them learning how to be in control? I just hope they, or anyone around them, doesn't end up getting hurt. Sorry if I sound a little bit harsh, but it's something you really need to think about.

Exactly why I've decided this is a good year to work more on my SKI teaching technique. At least he didn't exactly tell me that I had to teach in soft boots. He'll get to see me ride for the first time on Saturday. And just to humor him, I set up my teaching board duck.... Could be interesting....

This Saturday, for sure. Ed and I will be there early, but I don't know how much free time I'll get. Anyone else going? Steve? B0ardski?

My new ski school director thinks everyone should ride like him. 15 / -15. Ugh! Not a big fan of duck. Especially for beginners who get so confused about which way they are going anyway. I think he plans to have all the rentals set up that way. :(

I've seen video of Steve using a harness with his littlest... Both of them on boards...I don't know how he did it! It may not be fun for them, but you've got to get them on easier terrain otherwise you are never going to break them out of that "style". Would you consider signing them up for lessons with a pro? They may be more willing to try something different than they would with you. I got so frustrated with my daughter going up the rope tow, that I had to ask another instructor to take her. Same thing with the chair lift the first time. My daughter has always been pretty slow and cautious though. The crash and burn style you mentioned is exactly why I don't think real little kids should be on boards anyway. Yes, there are always exceptions, but most lack fine motor skills. Are your girls pretty athletic? Most ski areas will take kids on boards by age 10 for lessons. I taught a lesson to a girl last year that was probably somewhere in the 8 to 10 range. She, too, preferred heel sides. Once we discovered her Burton boots with the Velcro and the grow system were not snug on her leg and managed to get them tighter, she did much better.