bartron Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Came across this yesterday, that spoke of Whistler Blackcomb is going to bait snowboard and ski thieves. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2007/11/27/bc-snowboard.html?ref=rss 'later... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northcoast Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 They've been doing that at several mountains around here for years. There are even plain clothes officers on site. The only problem is the two largest areas are next to major highways...easy escape. ________ VAPEZILLA PURCHASE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Dahl Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 I was at Stevens Pass last season, leaving mid-afternoon, when I was approached by security. I was carrying two boards so they stopped me and asked about that. Told them they were both mine (also showed 'em my pass) and offered to step into both of them on the spot. Being a hardbooter has it's advantages! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiveBomber Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 I think that leaves alpine as MORE likely to be stolen, since what are the chances they are going to have an Alpine board as bait? So the criminals Can bet they can get away with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 I was at Stevens Pass last season, leaving mid-afternoon, when I was approached by security. I was carrying two boards so they stopped me and asked about that. Told them they were both mine (also showed 'em my pass) and offered to step into both of them on the spot. Being a hardbooter has it's advantages! LOL the exact same thing has happened to me at Steven's Pass! I had a freeride board and a carving deck, both mounted with plates, and as I walked out, security stopped me and said "How come you're carrying two boards?" Naturally, I was all like "duh, so I can shred groomers <b> and</b> ride off-piste!" I also offered to clip in on the spot. I think this helped them realize I was innocent: don't think they'd ever seen a hardboot setup before, and they couldn't imagine that there could possibly be two on the hill in a single day. :) Nice to know that Steven's is keeping an eye on things in that way, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C5 Golfer Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 I was at Stevens Pass last season, leaving mid-afternoon, when I was approached by security. I was carrying two boards so they stopped me and asked about that. Told them they were both mine (also showed 'em my pass) and offered to step into both of them on the spot. Being a hardbooter has it's advantages! LOL the exact same thing has happened to me at Steven's Pass! I had a freeride board and a carving deck, both mounted with plates, and as I walked out, security stopped me and said "How come you're carrying two boards?" Naturally, I was all like "duh, so I can shred groomers <b> and</b> ride off-piste!" I also offered to clip in on the spot. I think this helped them realize I was innocent: don't think they'd ever seen a hardboot setup before, and they couldn't imagine that there could possibly be two on the hill in a single day. :) Nice to know that Steven's is keeping an eye on things in that way, though. Dan and Jon.. Hi y'all Your story reminds me when I was haulin my Volkl 178 and my Hot Blast 178, both black top sheet and two guys asked me as I was walking -- Are those skis?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruwi Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 My very first snowboard freeride Oxygen 154 was stolen from the rack while having a coffee break with my buddy 4 years ago at Hemlock Valley. They took only mine. I reported to resort security and asked me to fill in a report and very important if I knew my board's serial number so they can forward it to RCMP for record, my board was a goner. Do you keep track of your board's S.N. I don't. Now a days I lock my boards within a lockable ski rack. I can fit in 2 boards back to back. I won't recommend a combination lock with tiny wire cable. A nail cutter will do it. ruwi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allee Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 I think that leaves alpine as MORE likely to be stolen, since what are the chances they are going to have an Alpine board as bait? So the criminals Can bet they can get away with it. They generally don't steal alpine boards, they're too weird looking and nobody wants to buy them black market. I'm always OK to leave a squaretail sitting on the rack, but I lock my Donek Axxess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDY_2_Carve Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Never lock my boards...never had any problem down here in NM. But then again we stopped doing lunch at resorts last season. Stopped hitting the bars for lunch too. Now we just head down to the car and enjoy our "two drink minimum". Not to mention it's much cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave ESPI Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 At any given time I can have up to 6 (YES SIX) snowboards up at the mountain, and usualy if I;m not at my home mountain, and am traveling with people to other places, I'll have 3. The soft gear 121 mini, the rozi 152 softgear, and a carve board. I walk in with 3 boards, 2 kinds of boots, and it is all roped up together in a quiver sling, so people usualy make comments about having a need for a pack mule or a sherpa guide... Never ben questioned though about the boards all being mine, but just incase, I have a sheet with all the serial numbers at home, or used to keep it in the glove box of my car or locker incase I needed to fill out a STOLEN ITEM report. I had a very nice pair of gloves stolen off the boot/glove dryer rack in the employee locker room at Jiminy once, and I was very dissapointed to have to blame one of my coworkers for it, but never found out who it was. Now I lock up everythign and bring my boots/ gloves home with me. They dry out faster anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pebu Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 We have a locking Saris roof rack. The car is never that far from the hill. Especially considering the 300ft of vert. 3 boards, 2 pairs of boots, always a bunch of gloves and hats and jackets and handwarmers... CAmeras and junk.. IT's all just in the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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