Guest sandarapark Posted August 12, 2006 Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 so i checked with all the "ski/snowboard schools" around the area i lived in if they have classes for alpine snowboarder wannabes and the replies were all the same just different variations..." huh, what? oh that race thing? sorry we don't have one, but we have a special offer on telemark this comming season bla bla bla".... so i was wondering where i could get some resources, preferably videos of those drills i've read on this site, so i could teach my self( i know it's not the best way especially taking into consideration the fact that i have never ever seen someone on an alpine snowboard, but i have no choice). so far the sites i know with alpine SB resources(unfortunately no vids) are: bomber hardbooters.com carvers almanac extreme carving.com (got som few vids) alpine punk ( can't understand everything since everything was in swedish and my swedish is worst than poor , but i think it mentioned something about Alpine SB instruction but those guys live waaaay up north from where i live) are there any other alpine SB sources out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorpio Posted August 12, 2006 Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 There are vids on bomber. Look under the General Forums section for "videos". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted August 12, 2006 Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 I'm still hosting the Torino PGS and SBX videos: http://gamingjapan.net/Storage/PGS.html This is not really the kind of riding that you're probably most interested in as a beginner--it might be hard to get any tips that are relevant to you--but it's pretty darn inspirational watching. As far as learning without ever seeing anyone ride alpine, don't worry too much--that's how a lot of people here learned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonerider Posted August 12, 2006 Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 Searching your "home mountains" tells me you live in Norway. Carver's Almanc mentions this store - http://www.snowboard.no/oss/Carving%20Snowboarding.htm, maybe you could call them up and ask to see if they know anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokkis Posted August 12, 2006 Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 sandarapark, i know some capable carvers in Norway who can get you on right track, drop me email or PM and i give some local pointers. Might be good idea to reserve also time for Oppdal CarvingCamp 5-10.3, there will be good bunch of carvers around, not far away from your local slopes. btw we been in Trysil atleast once per year riping slopes there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sandarapark Posted August 12, 2006 Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 Searching your "home mountains" tells me you live in Norway. Carver's Almanc mentions this store - http://www.snowboard.no/oss/Carving%20Snowboarding.htm, maybe you could call them up and ask to see if they know anything. yup, have been living here for quite a while (must make some money for the winter frenzy:biggthump ) and i did try to call them but they're close for the summer:(. but i saw on their website some alpine gear:) . there was this Spook and stinger boards. some upz boots and sno pro bindings. maybe they do know something...i hope... well got to call them again soon. thanks for pointing it out though. "Might be good idea to reserve also time for Oppdal CarvingCamp 5-10.3" i'll be back home by then for vacation:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Old Bastard Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 I will probably be shot for saying this but a quality softboot program that teaches *good* freeriding technique could be appropriate (depending of course on what level of rider you are). I think that the immobile upper body technique taught by some freeride instructors is quite similar to the Swiss EC technique. No substitute for learning directly from a good hardboot instructor but if you are a relative beginner or low intermediate then in my opinion you can learn something useful about carving turns from a *good* softboot instructor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patmoore Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 Sandarapark - I checked the Hardbooters Map and only found one entry (see below). The map does give you the option of sending e-mails so you might want to get in touch with Morten T. Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokkis Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 I know Morten, he is nice guy but beginner. There are few other older guys in same area and they might help. And in Trysil there should be some instructors who can carve, i saw them when visited there last winter. According my knowledege "norsk" dont hang around here, but some of them ride Swoards and therefore read and write in EC site when season begins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 If you want to see a variety of carvers and styles, a very complete collection of online carving vids is on the carver's almanac... http://www.alpinecarving.com/ovid.htmlI havn't yet found an instructional video, but watching other's style and techniques can give you ideas on how to carve. These videos were (and still are) a major influence on my progression, but im also fortunate enough to share a 500 ft, 5 trail mountain with two other carvers. Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokkis Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 Here is correct link to our trailers (ANC and TCSB), i need to send updated link to Scot too. http://83.149.118.178/~flegmati/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=1 sandarapark, there is some shots from Norway too on these :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sandarapark Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 thanks a lot guys!!! appreciate the help:biggthump so, pokkis, i've checked the extteme carver forum as you said... your right, there are a lot of them there. Gues i'm not gonna be alone as i thought i would be. again thanks a lot you guys!!! p.s. my brother got really hyped- up when he saw my proton board that took it in his room and locked it in his cabinet and was begging me to give it to him...can't really resist the little twerp, well i guess there will be 2 new carvers this season... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sandarapark Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 maybe we'll get free instruction if we get lucky:lurk: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokkis Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 I believe that Harald&Co will give you lots of free advice. Hope you leave near Oslo cause they do It is pitty that you can not make to Oppdal, that will be one blast sesion again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sandarapark Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 oslo is not that far...just around 1 1/2 hr drive... yeah too bad about that oppdal camp...but hey, i think my brother would just be around on march coz he's currently a student so he's not going to hava a vacation just yet( well, if you don't mind a young punk tagging along with you guys. ) but in any case, where could he get info about this camp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokkis Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 Web site is not yet up, too early for that :) Later when season starts there will be more info at EC site too, now we have only published dates. But concept is very simple, carve, carve, eat and carve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted August 14, 2006 Report Share Posted August 14, 2006 But concept is very simple, carve, drink,carve, drink, eat, drink and carve If you wanna sell anyone on your camp you should change your description as above :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Stevens Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Try www.casi-acms.com. There are some short vids posted and you don't have to be a member to access them. On the top bar, you'll see "Courses" and the pulldown will show "Course Standards". Once you're there, select Level 2 Basic and intermediate carving. These are probably the best of the videos as they are shown at a speed that lets you see what is happenning in the turn. If you ever get to Canada, you'll find that taking an instructor course for $300 (3 days) will teach you more about riding than most full-day private lessons. Even if you don't care about the teaching stuff, the riding skills improvement will be worth the $$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 sandarapark Also try www.pureboarding.com. Those guys travel quite a bit and can instruct you, or they might know someone in your area. They are based out of Switzerland. Super cool too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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