D-Sub Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 well, it seems alot easier to relax in soft boots on a park board. idk.i'm just starting with hard boots and i've been a park rider for the past 9 years. I maybe i'm still just getting used to hard boots. i like my soft boots and 148cm boards, still, what can say? riding a softboot setup is definitely more work at first, but once you learn economy of motion, and get more familiar with the movements, it is much easier. Different muscles than sofboots, too, but even once you have it fairly wired it's still much more work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimo Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 I had a doctor friend tell me that viagra is suppose to improve athletic performance at higher altitudes. Careful, you'll leave skier trenches on toeside. (Hey, Jack! I haven't seen anyone use frontside/backside in a long time) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call me jack Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 When did I ever say anything about front side and back side? Or are you just knocking me cause I can back side misty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimo Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 When did I ever say anything about front side and back side? Or are you just knocking me cause I can back side misty? Not you, Jack. The other Jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhD Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 ...I've seen oxygen supplements in capsule and liquid form. Would something like that have any benefit? I dunno. It's gotta get into the bloodstream - more specifically the hemoglobin. Oral supplements might give you well-oxygenated (pink?) poop. I've also I've also read that Viagra helps alleviate altitude sickness. Do you really want get up and try to take a leak several times a night in that condition, though? In a room you're sharing with guys you'll be riding with for days? I think tingly toes would be easier to live with and live down. Your mileage may vary... Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Sub Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Im still swearing by CoQ10 or better yet Ubiquinol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawndoggy Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Im not a scientist or physiologist but logic tells me those are a BAD idea. Well methinks most guys who go to the length of spending $8K to sleep in a tent with a vacuum cleaner running next to it are going to be getting some sort of professional advice as well. But maybe not. Here's some reading to get you up to speed: http://velonews.com/article/9937 http://www.a2coaching.com/altitudetent.htm http://velonews.com/article/10887 Personally, I live and train at 5,000 ft. but most bike races are in the Central Valley at about 0. There's a definite perceived advantage when I travel down there to race. The air feels very dense and oxygenated. Don't see why artificially simulating those conditions would be problematic (other than your spouse not wanting to camp out for the rest of her life, etc). All that said, tongue was firmly in cheek when this was suggested. But I have no doubt it WOULD work. Or you could look for a magic pill at a health food store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Steroids and Jack Daniels have always done it for me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carvedog Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Personally, I live and train at 5,000 ft. but most bike races are in the Central Valley at about 0. There's a definite perceived advantage when I travel down there to race. The air feels very dense and oxygenated. Don't see why artificially simulating those conditions would be problematic (other than your spouse not wanting to camp out for the rest of her life, etc). Or you could look for a magic pill at a health food store. I spent a winter in Crested Butte and a lot of that time riding at the higher elevations - 10k to 12k. Headwall, North Face, Phoenix/Spellbound etc. Lots of hiking too on some of those traverses. I think on the one going to Phoenix there was only one section of uphill for 30 yards +/-. So instead of unclipping I would just froghop up that sucker. Came back to Sun Valley for the spring and I felt like a God. Didn't have to stop - ever. No sucking wind. That was a great feeling and then it went away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gtanner Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 I had a doctor friend tell me that viagra is suppose to improve athletic performance at higher altitudes. Might have trouble with the limbo contest... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crucible Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 With enough Ibuprofen- I can rage full bore indefinitely.... Geo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek72 Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 Ibuprofen may increase drowsiness, try Aleve it's better. After hard 2-3 days I use magnesium, potassium but nothing work so good for me like amino acid BCAA for quick recovery. Muscle need nitro=fuel for muscle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boarderboy Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 but, from real-life experience, I can tell you that one bout of seasickness will not prevent a second, or a third, occurrence, altitude sickness may afflict younger adults more than older ones, and Diamox works, at least for me. Read once that ski/snowboard accidents occur more frequently after the second or third day above 8,000 - 9,000 feet, when the adrenaline rush is no longer sustaining you. Fatigue = Danger ciao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Stevens Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 Not without getting bored. Too much LRLRLRLRLRLR puts me to sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 +1 fatigue = danger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTA2R Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 i've been considering a trip to everest/nepal so i've been doing some reading...not that anyone hasn't mentioned this but... 1. get there a day early to acclimitize... 2. absolutely get a camelbak- i swear it lets me last longer. you'll wonder how you rode w/o it. 3. easy on booze (I don't drink at all the first night) 4. you don't have to go 6 days in a row (in fact i recommend you don't) 5. maybe go easy the first day. "HAPE would be uncommon at 14000', but not out of the question. " i know a guy this happened to, and it was totally his fault. he's very good, but goes 100% all the time, from the moment he gets off the plane. that's just hsi personality, but some guys are trying too impress; i'm not. i was pretty shot after 3 days of carve camp at mammoth and was in much better cardio shape at the time. just go and have a good time, and listen to your body (obviousy you know that). i do think Diamox may be a bit of overkill, but i'm not a dr.; for everest, it's a must, even getting to just base camp. ps anyone ride with a breathe right? i've started sleeping with them and i think it does help a bit (if put on correctly) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjl Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 The best I ever did was 9:00-4:00 riding everyday, for 14 days straight, 1 day off (I wasn't tired; it was Saturday of President's Day Weekend or something), then 14 days straight of 9:00-4:00 riding again. My main tips are: 1) try to be as young as you can. That helps a lot. 2) snowboard a lot. The 3rd-5th days or so are the hard ones. If you can push through those you can ride every day forever. 3) mix it up with the softboots. 28 days of only carving on groom is really, really boring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mats Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 The best I ever did was 9:00-4:00 riding everyday, for 14 days straight, 1 day off (I wasn't tired; it was Saturday of President's Day Weekend or something), then 14 days straight of 9:00-4:00 riding again.My main tips are: 1) try to be as young as you can. That helps a lot. 2) snowboard a lot. The 3rd-5th days or so are the hard ones. If you can push through those you can ride every day forever. 3) mix it up with the softboots. 28 days of only carving on groom is really, really boring. We all now you´re mom was one of the Duracell bunnies, Ken. you´re not fooling anyone....:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastskiguy Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 The best I ever did was 9:00-4:00 riding everyday, for 14 days straight, 1 day off (I wasn't tired; it was Saturday of President's Day Weekend or something), then 14 days straight of 9:00-4:00 riding again.My main tips are: 1) try to be as young as you can. That helps a lot. 2) snowboard a lot. The 3rd-5th days or so are the hard ones. If you can push through those you can ride every day forever. 3) mix it up with the softboots. 28 days of only carving on groom is really, really boring. Tip #1 is the best one I think. 28 days with one day off?.....you suck, you realize this don't you? ;) This is the kind of post that makes the average guy cry LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjl Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 28 days with one day off?.....you suck, you realize this don't you? ;) This is the kind of post that makes the average guy cry LOL! Yeah, I basically had been working on a 2-3 year long project from hell; terrible hours, super stressful, etc., and took a month off when it was over and went riding :) Maybe that's why I was able to ride that many days in a row, hard, from open to close: I was fueled by rage :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastskiguy Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Yeah, I basically had been working on a 2-3 year long project from hell; terrible hours, super stressful, etc., and took a month off when it was over and went riding :) Maybe that's why I was able to ride that many days in a row, hard, from open to close: I was fueled by rage :D OK, I'm gonna state it differently then.....THAT makes the average guy cry! I hope the month of riding helped make up for some of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastskiguy Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Yeah, I basically had been working on a 2-3 year long project from hell; terrible hours, super stressful, etc., and took a month off when it was over and went riding :) Maybe that's why I was able to ride that many days in a row, hard, from open to close: I was fueled by rage :D OK, I'm gonna state it differently then.....THAT makes the average guy cry! I hope the month of riding helped make up for some of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 When you get tired and you find your recovery is lacking on the hill, stop. Injuries can occur from fatigue if you cant recover from mistakes. Its hard to pull the plug when you are with 150 of your newest, closest carving friends at the carving Mecca blowout of the year, but head to the tent, talk shop, schmooze with the Carving Glitterati that is the SES and get ready for the next day. It sucks to have a trip cut short because you didnt listen to your legs when they were screaming. Water water water! Beer beer beer! Oh wait, thats my recovery plan, but it doesnt work for everyone. Im sure you will do fine. Fastskiguy mentioned Warm Spring in Sun Valley. That usually does me in after a few T to B runs so I save it for midday so I dont blow up too soon. More than once I have scared my self with fatigued legs trying to push too hard when I should have quit earlier. Listen to your legs. You Lucky Dog.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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