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  1. Whistler this weekend

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    The snow is not great, but the clear skies have been spectacular. The only other times I've been to Whistler it's been a total white out and I couldn't see a thing. The views of the last 3 days have been absolutely amazing.

    I have not seen any other hard booters. The guys in yellow jackets keep telling me to slow down even though kids are going strait down and passing me like I'm standing still. I guess I just look fast.

    Going to for the first tracks breakfast tomorrow.

  3. Whistler this weekend

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    I'm going on a last minute business trip to Vancouver. I've extended my trip so I'll be in Whistler Friday to Monday. I just learned that this weekend is Family Day for BC so the hills should be jammed, especially Monday.

    Can someone recommend some runs that are good for carving? Whistler or Blackcomb? Near the bottom where they've been snow making? Also maybe some runs where I can avoid the crowds?

    It's been years since I've been there so any help would be appreciated. I'm taking my Prior FLC.

    Thanks,

    Paul

  4. Has anyone got their board stolen?

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    An attempt was made on one of my boards. It was leaning against the ski school meeting place sign. Apparently it was a combined effort by a couple of kids. First kid picked it up and threw it in the woods. Next kid picked it up and tried walking away with it. One of the other instructors recognized my board and stopped the kid. If he let him walk another 50 feet we could have changed him with theft. But he was still on property so we couldn't do anything.

  8. Snowboard LEASH - is like a SEAT BELT! - WEAR 'EM ALL THE TIME

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    Seem like this would only protect your "rear" leg (unless you used 2 leashes). Also, it seems more likely for the rear binding to let go unintentionally - since your engage & disengage every run.

    Interesting thought though.

    From personal experience rear foot ejections are not that bad. I would hate to get a front foot ejection.

    I wear a leash every time I'm out. I've never really thought of riding without it.

  11. WTH - Run over for a second time this year!

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    I don't think any color can save us from our own turn shape. People just aren't ready when we come back that fast horizontal to the fall line. I look up the hill as often as possible but sometimes people are just going so damn fast. I've had a few minor collisions. Some near misses that could have been really bad.

    But ya, the white coat thing might be an issue. Maybe wear a safety vest over top. :)

  17. Deeluxe standard liners size 26/26.5

    in Want to Buy

    Posted

    I'm looking for a pair of the standard liners. I have a pair of the 100% moldable liners. I've had them molded twice by a pro, and once by myself, and nothing feels as good as the semi-moldable liners out of my ski boots. I would like to try out a pair of the deeluxe standard liners if someone has a pair kickin around.

    Thanks,

    Paul

  20. Anyone ever remove the 'teeth' in a TD3 cant disc?

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    I too feel your pain. With size 26 boots the bolts are buried under the toe blocks for me as well. Total PITA if your moving from one board width to another. I finally broken down and bought a pair of F2s which work really well on my wider all mountain.

    I'm curious to see if the bindings would stay set with the teeth removed. It would solve this issue for us small footed folks.

  22. Any sign of GOOD winter?

    in The Lodge

    Posted · Edited by RideGuy

    http://www.skisoutheast.com/articles_3648_YoYoMa-Wins-the-34th-Annual-Woolly-Worm-Festival-.html?archived=false&type=all&subtype=firsttrax

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    For the definitive Ice Coast forecast, we'll need to wait til Saturday October 20, when the "most predictive" woolly worm will be crowned.

    Stay tuned for a near-live update on the 20th.

    http://www.woollyworm.com/

    bb :cool:

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    Awesome! Lets hope this stays true. The ice coast is due for a decent winter.

    EDIT: Didn't catch that this was last years forecast. Did they ever get it wrong.

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