Arclite Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 I'm 14 years old, and the only other young carver that I know of is Theo (KingCrimson). Most of my friends who snowboard, always ride freestyle, and they are always like "Dude what the h3ll?? Why do you carve? You need to ride slopestyle man!" I want to know, if any other young carvers are out there....and by young I mean 25- Not 30's or 40's, 25 and younger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arclite Posted March 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 i was 25 and younger when i started :lol::lol::lol: How old were you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queequeg Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 I'm 14 years old, and the only other young carver that I know of is Theo (KingCrimson).Most of my friends who snowboard, always ride freestyle, and they are always like "Dude what the h3ll?? Why do you carve? You need to ride slopestyle man!" I want to know, if any other young carvers are out there....and by young I mean 25- Not 30's or 40's, 25 and younger. Dave Winters has a son who snowboards, he's even younger than you. I started carving when I was (thinking ... ) 16? 15? not quite sure. Started snowboarding at 11. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knoch Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 I'm 25 now. Started riding alpine boards when i was 21, wanted to when i was like 14 or so but couldn't afford to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carvedog Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Im getting ready to let my daughter try hbs at 7 yrs old. Let you know how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arclite Posted March 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 see for me, this is really interesting. LOL I know Erwin started carving when he was 18-22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loc Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Damn, I was young last year when I started! Now that I'm 26 I feel those bones creaking like a lot of the old timers here. My doctor thinks I even have arthritis in my thumb joint Carving isn't dangerous and and rebellious enough for teens. Just like young 'uns today I grew up watching skateboarding and half pipe and all that. It's just cooler and more flashy to watch. I've found the best way to spread proper carving is to offer time teaching newbies. Most just want to freeride and cruise with their friends so they're receptive to anyone who wants to help them learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arclite Posted March 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Damn, I was young last year! Now that I'm 26 I feel those bones creaking like a lot of the old timers here. My doctor thinks I even have arthritis in my thumb joint Carving isn't dangerous and and rebellious enough for teens. Just like young 'uns today I grew up watching skateboarding and half pipe and all that. It's just cooler and more flashy to watch. I've found the best way to spread proper carving is to offer time teaching newbies. Most just want to freeride and cruise with their friends so they're receptive to anyone who wants to help them learn. Hey Loc, how come you never make it to any of our Snow Summit meets? We've got one planned for Sunday, post a reply on the March 8th thread if you're interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobrien8 Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 I just started this year at the age of 20 and I'm hooked. So far I've been surprised by the number of park monkeys who ask questions and are interested in alpine gear but maybe that's just me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyTKDsquirrel Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 18 here. Interest started when I was 17. Interest this season has just grown exponentially. I can't wait to get an alpine board :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyTKDsquirrel Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Oh, and my girlfriend is also a harbooter (racer). She's been in HBs since she was 15. She's a keeper :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingCrimson Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Hey Loc, how come you never make it to any of our Snow Summit meets?We've got one planned for Sunday, post a reply on the March 8th thread if you're interested He'll be at SNES. Plus, he rides with the cool kids at High (me) 15..started at 14. Large number of racers our age and younger.. We're not actually special, although it's fun to think we are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arclite Posted March 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Large number of racers our age and younger.. We're not actually special, although it's fun to think we are. Yes...yes it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinpa Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Im getting ready to let my daughter try hbs at 7 yrs old.Let you know how it goes. My 7 year old daughter has been using her ski boots this year on her snowboard. Two reasons really, easier for her to control, and (me being selfish) didn't want to have to change boots for her all day long! So, she finally talked me into getting her soft boots. I found little Burton Freestyle bindings on sale and I got those bindings and 2 pairs of boots (couldn't decide which size) for $50. She claims she can tie the boots up herself, but I've yet to see that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loc Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Hey Loc, how come you never make it to any of our Snow Summit meets?We've got one planned for Sunday, post a reply on the March 8th thread if you're interested I like to mix up the resorts I go to. June, Summit, High, Mammoth, and Tahoe. Local mountains are coming up next in the rotation so hopefully I can synch up with you guys. I want my pic taken too Hey, get some of your friends into carving. There's gotta be some who have never ridden before but want to learn. We can start them off right ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kex Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 im 21 now, been snowboarding for about 15 years. my first time on hardboots was last year though. glad to hear not everyone around my age is only interested in the park! good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Civ Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 27, but 18 at heart...and always will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surf Quebec Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 2 weeks ago, while at Mont Blanc, I saw someone about your age (14) and he was riding a Sigi Grabner race board !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Pushee Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Nest year, I will be 21 for the third time around. Does that count? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletProof Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 I was 19 I think when I started carving (was my first snowboard!). Go take a look at http://www.fis-ski.com/ Snowboard cup standings, filter to your region of the world, world cup and north american cup and PAR. One good way to find a lot of people that race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Prokopiw Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Dillon is 16 and started last season(he's quite good) and Kirsten who is a very attractive 19 and is very aggressive to the point I have to get her to hold back so she'll live to become really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utahcarver Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 My son, Andrew, started hardbooting at 16 and was racing some USASA events in northern Utah when he turned 18. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boarderboy Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 rides softies. He doesn't just ride softies. He rides 'em DUCK. I HATE DUCK! Looks like what Bruce Brown calls, "... the survival stinkbug stance...", in The Endless Summer. Hope to expose my son to a "real carver" who lays out screaming, horizontal turns this spring or early next winter. If he sees/talks with a speed king, I think he might be turned on enough to get off his Chopper. Congrats on choosing this supreme, off-beat sport! BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeepLB Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 started at 16 and tried in vain to convert others to hardboots. 12 yrs later i still get strange looks. buy a second setup good for beginners and make your friends carve in their old ski boots for a half day. someone is sure to catch on eventually. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philfell Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 I started when I was 13 or 14, can't quite remember, must be getting old now. Come to USASA Nationals you will see plenty of kids your age riding hard boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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