facialhairtuesday Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 So a couple of the guys on the forum have volunteered their services with regards to helping out a new hardbooter (me) and while I greatly appreciate the offers, and plan on taking them up on it at some point this season, I just spent a few days out in colorado and my carving was...poor...to say the least. granted, we were at mary jane, which isn't exactly the most carving friendly terrain/snow, but still.... So I wanted to find out if anyone had any recommendations for instructors around Boston (like, 2 - 2.5 hours from boston max) that could help me out, or if it's not worth the $ and I should just go with one of the guys that has volunteered to help Thanks mucho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 So a couple of the guys on the forum have volunteered their services with regards to helping out a new hardbooter (me) and while I greatly appreciate the offers, and plan on taking them up on it at some point this season, I just spent a few days out in colorado and my carving was...poor...to say the least. granted, we were at mary jane, which isn't exactly the most carving friendly terrain/snow, but still....So I wanted to find out if anyone had any recommendations for instructors around Boston (like, 2 - 2.5 hours from boston max) that could help me out, or if it's not worth the $ and I should just go with one of the guys that has volunteered to help Thanks mucho steve Fleck is closest I know most of the people around here probably the best I know for newb would be eric brammer AKA PSR there is one member here who is completely incompetent but advertises as being qualified email me for the name. what are you up to sunday or saturday night? I'll try to help you sort some things out..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncermak Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 I can help too. I have some qualifications... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 hey, yes, noah can help you too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfleck Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 Join us some night at Ski Ward on a Tuesday. Both Noah and I will be there, and usually a few other hardbooters. We usually start running gates around 7pm, but if you give me a heads up, I could try and meet you up there an hour early. -Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lafcadio Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 I heard a rumor that there were gates setup at Ski Ward. I've never been there, but since I work in Marlborough it's quite close for me. I also just started on alpine gear this season. I'm usually at Wachusett on Tuesdays/Thursdays nights and regularly meet up with 3 or 4 other hardbooters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 I heard a rumor that there were gates setup at Ski Ward. I've never been there, but since I work in Marlborough it's quite close for me. I also just started on alpine gear this season. I'm usually at Wachusett on Tuesdays/Thursdays nights and regularly meet up with 3 or 4 other hardbooters. you the guy on the ultra prime I met the other night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lafcadio Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 No... didn't make it on Tuesday. I'm riding a Donek Axxess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinS Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 I go to wachusett regularly during weekday evenings, also currently riding a donek Axxess...but have a coiler vsr 'in the mail'. I would probably be no help though since I am still trying to figure this out too, I am not near qualified to give any advise. But if you (or any of these guys that say they go to wawa (why haven't I run into you guys yet?) ) want to meet up, just give me a heads up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 I go to wachusett regularly during weekday evenings, also currently riding a donek Axxess...but have a coiler vsr 'in the mail'. I would probably be no help though since I am still trying to figure this out too, I am not near qualified to give any advise. But if you (or any of these guys that say they go to wawa (why haven't I run into you guys yet?) ) want to meet up, just give me a heads up. ohh I don't know, just riding with people and watching others helps me sort out what I'm doing wrong sometimes because I see other riders make the same mistakes I make and by watching someone else screw it up I can help myself break bad habits. OR on the flip side riding with better riders pushes me. for new riders it's just getting out there and learning how to balance on a edge is tough. instruction speeds it up espescailly with someone that's good at teaching but there's no replacement for lots of hill time either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinS Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 agreed... Thats why I go a lot, hill time :) I actually did have ski patrol compliment me on how I looked out there on wednesday night. That was a first. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncermak Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 I heard a rumor that there were gates setup at Ski Ward. I've never been there, but since I work in Marlborough it's quite close for me. I also just started on alpine gear this season. I'm usually at Wachusett on Tuesdays/Thursdays nights and regularly meet up with 3 or 4 other hardbooters. come on up to ward on tuesdays...check the gate training at ward thread in the MA ride board... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docrob Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 Bob, you know where any carvers meet up further north in NH so I can go watch when i'm over in a couple of weeks. Although looks like it'll be wall to wall ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polaris Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 I beleive there is one instructor at Loon that will give hardboot lessons (RJ?). Docrob: You should be able to find some hardbooters at Loon Mtn. (Lincoln, NH) most weekends. Waterville and Sunapee are also possibilities. Post up as to when you will be here and I'm sure you can find someone around to watch. I doubt it will be wall-to-wall ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docrob Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 thanks. been meaning to go there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkaholic Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 thanks. been meaning to go there. T32 guys can ride and will be good to watch and listen too. Just don't try to keep up with them in the PBR. Ink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 Bob, you know where any carvers meet up further north in NH so I can go watch when i'm over in a couple of weeks.Although looks like it'll be wall to wall ice. yeah, go meet up with John Deere, look in the videos section of this site to seem those boys ride. they got the skills. if you're near boston hit ward at night or give me a holler and I'll come out for a bit to wachusett if you can make it there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Buggs Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 You gotta come west of 495 to get some Evil intervention Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facialhairtuesday Posted January 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2010 Awesome...I'll definitely try to make it out to Ward, thats nice and close Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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