BobD Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Is that right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerg Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 On calendar for 1/29/2011, followed on 1/30/2011 by USASA Double Half-pipe competition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott.Creer Posted October 16, 2010 Report Share Posted October 16, 2010 According to this site http://www.altbikeboard.com/pointseries.asp the half pipe event is on the 29th and the alpine is on the 30th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuff Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 Yeah. You guys going to up & throw down?Dec 18 - SL & GS Welch Village Dec 19 - SL & GS Welch Village Jan 30 - SL & GS Buck Hill Feb 26 - SL & GS Giants Ridge Feb 13th - 2 x SBX - Hyland Hills Feb 27th - 2 x SBX Giants Ridge Save $10 on USASA membership by signing up before Oct 31st. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott.Creer Posted October 22, 2010 Report Share Posted October 22, 2010 I signed up for USASA a few weeks ago. I will be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futahaguro Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 I plan on entering a few disiplines for the first time ever. I've been boarding for a while though so I hope I don't embarass myself too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuff Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 Futahaguro: Great profile pic! See you there! Most riders who compete at these regional events are alpine riders 16 years old and under, and Most (usually all) of these competitors also belong to the local snowboard club "The G-Team." Have fun - don't be embarassed. There are some wicked-fast 16 year old kids on the team. Who also train gates 4 days a week. USASA races are divided into fairly small age brackets. Since few adult racers show up to these events, you may be the only one in your age group = instant win. The side-competition for 'who has the fastest run of the day' is more challenging. Try to get out and practice some NASTAR race training, SBX or HP a few times before the competition day. Here's some video: <object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6q4z6xAyjs?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6q4z6xAyjs?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futahaguro Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 Wee! I think this may make boarding in Minnesota kind of fun again! That video was cool, nice to see the kids doing it and the regular to fakie catch was nice! I just got a Burton Alp 169 from a dude on this forum in Duluth as well as some Stratos Pro and TD-2s from another guy on this board here in the cities. I'm not a piper but I could get 1st in my Masters class most of the time according to last years results:) I'm stoked! **Edit** Do they usually have the courses set up before race day for people to practice on? Even SBX? Any rules that I should watch out for that are not covered in the rules book? I read the whole thing but I just want to make sure there is nothing hiding in there, like what the helmet certification needs to be for BDX or whatever. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuff Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 No. Courses are not generally "up" for the public before race day. For the SBX races, you will get a chance to run the course immediately before the comp as part of the inspection process. With alpine, you need to abide by the rules for side slipping/inspecting the course, as racing/carving the course before the competition starts will surely get you disqualified. (Just follow what everyone else is doing and listen during the race meetings, and you should be fine. ) FIS and USASA both have regulations on approved helmets - For our regional races - you need to have your head protected with an appropriate snowboarding or winter sports certified helmet. A bicycle helmet or football helmet is not gonna work. (Please refer to the rulebook under 151.02 if you have any questions) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuff Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 Races at Welch this weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futahaguro Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 I will definitely be at one of the days. I can't believe Welch charges $47/day though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott.Creer Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 i will be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott.Creer Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 it looks like you can buy the pass for cheaper on the website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futahaguro Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 it looks like you can buy the pass for cheaper on the website. Thanks! I just looked at it and you can get them for $39/day. It does not apply for the "flex" credit but I don't want a gift card anyway, I would much rather just get the dough back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. T Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 Throw up and show down!!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corduroy Artisan Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Just booked my flight to the Nationals. $205 round trip to denver and two of my old Montana roomies reside in summit county so I got lodging covered. I wanna know if anyone can provide some challenging training opportunities. Slalom on Chicken at Welch, or the run next to chair 9(?) at afton and maybe some high speed GS at Spirit or Giants Ridge or anywhere with some Length and speed. Its been 13 years since I competed and it woke up a sleeping demon. I dont want the open class (yet), but I wanna destroy the 30-39 & a little training could really boost my confidence out west. God Im looking forward to this~:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futahaguro Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 ...but I wanna destroy the 30-39 & a little training could really boost my confidence out west. I'm glad I'm not really trying hard to win my group because I think I would lose now:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott.Creer Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 corduroy, we will set GS at Afton where ever and when ever we can get lane space. Most of the time it will probably be on 1,2, or 7. Although I would like to set on 12,16,17 as well. I am trying to get something going for Sat or Sunday morning this weekend, but am waiting for a call back. I will post on the afton thread once I know for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call me jack Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 corduroy, we will set GS at Afton where ever and when ever we can get lane space. Most of the time it will probably be on 1,2, or 7. Although I would like to set on 12,16,17 as well. I am trying to get something going for Sat or Sunday morning this weekend, but am waiting for a call back. I will post on the afton thread once I know for sure. 12 doesn't sound dangerous to you, at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott.Creer Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 not right under 12. that would be impossible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuff Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Futahaguro - Shut your mouth! You did great! (Light was better - easier to see for the Sunday race...) Corduroy - I don't know of much other snowboard training going on in the midwest that fits your requirements of speed and length. Buck and Spirit have NASTAR.. it's a cheap way to get some speed, but the turn shape is more like downhill. Not bad for, what, $2 a timed run. Glad you are jazzed for Nationals! It's a good time! Just FYI - Last year there were 8-10 men in the Masters 30-39 division) and some of them are quite fast! You'll do fine. "Copperopolis" is the race hill out at Copper.. It's wide enough for dual SL on skiiers right, and Dual GS on the Left. The SL course is not terribly steep, but does have a drop half way through that will build speed quick. Often the knoll gets icy/rutted and sketchy. The GS course has a dog-leg left which often incorporates a delay gate. Here's a video for reference: - skip ahead to 6:20 for the big final - G-Team Alum - MimiGS - Here's some Nor-Am but its on the same run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. T Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 It's way more intimidating when you are in the start gate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call me jack Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 not right under 12. that would be impossible. apparently trent can carve it... but right side twelve actually sounds like it might be a fun place to set up gates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trent Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 apparently trent can carve it... only if the snow is perfect, i'm on the right board, and the stars have aligned... but i'd be skidding every turn if there were gates! -trent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corduroy Artisan Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Thanks Karl, and no disrespect to the other 30-39 men. I just think with training and a more zen philosophy of riding it will be fun to compete again. It will be more fun to take home gold. Please keep me up to date on training opportunities. I really appreciate it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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