Sinecure Posted September 19, 2006 Report Share Posted September 19, 2006 I just noticed THIS THREAD over at TahoeCarvers. There's a Super G race open to snowboarders coming up in March. I know some folks here have expressed interest. This sounds fun. Same locale as USASA Nationals. Check the details over on TahoeCarvers. The guy there seems to know what's up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeW Posted September 20, 2006 Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 You gotta be kidding me, but it definitly got my attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinecure Posted September 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 Not kidding. Check out www.sierraleague.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeW Posted September 20, 2006 Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 I talked with Bill Loftus, a deaf rider out in Stratton, years ago. He told me back in the 80s, they used to have downhill event, but they shut it down cuz it was real dangerous. Now, this is as close as it gets with SuperG. -whistle- Dunno if I got "Big Balls" as AC/DC sang this song. This kind of event seperates the boys from the men. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcross.au Posted September 24, 2006 Report Share Posted September 24, 2006 In skiing it is a more turny DH course but since there is no DH snowboard i was wondering what does super G look like? is there much angulation or is is more in a tuck following the fall line. Any pics would be great. In skiing it is a more turny DH course but since there is no DH snowboard i was wondering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuff Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Super G? - No way! Sign me up! (Looks like I'll have to get one of those fancy GS Suits now.. and some matching body armor) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinecure Posted October 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2006 No speed suits necessary, but you are welcome to wear one. Armor is optional too, but I understand that they run it with skier gates so I'd wear something if you plan to hit gates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philfell Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 Probably not the best idea to try to hit ski gates at full Super-G speeds, but if you do send me the video of the carnage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuff Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 If I can't find a decent "Chewbacca" suit, I am totally getting one of these to race in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinecure Posted November 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 This is NOT a USASA race. Its a local Tahoe area league race. I have a speed suit I'd be happy to sell. Meant to sell it to Wavechaser but didn't get around to taking pics in time and he got one on the bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kennyusmc Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 how about this one piece suit ? http://www.proctorjones.com/pjonline/dept.asp?s_id=0&dept_id=3562 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavechaser Posted November 19, 2006 Report Share Posted November 19, 2006 Probably not the best idea to try to hit ski gates at full Super-G speeds, but if you do send me the video of the carnage. I've trained some Super-G locally with skier gates, and also run GS in same with my local "ski" club. While taking skier gates across your boot tops is definitely NOT recommended at speed - especially heelside where the outside gate comes around and whacks you in the back/head - it is not necessarily a recipe for carnage. Skiers hit 'em at SG speeds all the time - albeit not as tightly as they do in GS. Some sort of strong wrist/forearm protection is recommended. I've seen Bode with some custom-built fiberglass protectors that go over the knuckles and up the forearm. Always an easier hit heelside than toeside, but I have actually had better times in skier gates NOT hitting the sticks but instead concentrating on nailing the rise line and then barely clipping the gate, if at all. I think there is a tendency when trying to clip skier gates to stand up too tall no matter what armor you are wearing, and losing the edge pressure and and acceleration out of the turn. At any rate, it is never pleasant at super-G speeds no matter what! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandalrob08 Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 Last year at a USASA race at Sierra in Tahoe, the race was scheduled to be a GS but our setter decided to make it SUPER-G and it was sick, SHORT but sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinecure Posted February 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 This race is next weekend. Is anyone heading out for it? Training day on Saturday (I think I heard the cost for that is $35 plus a lift ticket) and race on Sunday. If you haven't done a SG with them, the training is mandatory. I've heard that the training is the best part since you can just lap the course all day. Roll Call? I'm going to try to get there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeW Posted February 24, 2007 Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 -groan- already!? dammit. I dont think Ill be able to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuff Posted February 24, 2007 Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 Thanks for the reminder. No..I will not be making it out for the SG, but will be out to Tahoe the 1st week in April. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeW Posted March 1, 2007 Report Share Posted March 1, 2007 Whoever's gonna do this weekend at this event, I wish you the best!! Have fuuuuuuuun!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinecure Posted April 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Somebody on TahoeCarvers did. Pics there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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