mattbing Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Hi there new guy here. Hoping someone could point me in the right direction. I've read the FAQ's and they've been great help. I am thinking of getting an alpine board next season because that's basically all I do is carve. Wondering if someone could tell me what size board I should get. Speed isn't so much a big deal for me as carving ability and quickness. I'm 220lbs, and fairly aggresive rider, and somewhere between a Intermediate/advanced rider on my regular board. Also are there any shops in Southren Ontario where you can demo or rent boards? Anyways thanks, and hello! Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 You need to contact Dave at YYZ: http://yyzcanuck.com, and Bruce at Coiler: http://coiler.com/home.html Both are in Southern Ontario. There are also lots of local riders that might be able to set you up with a loaner board and some tips to get started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbing Posted February 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Thanks alot Corey, appreciated muchly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John H Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 There's usually quite a few riders at Mount St. Louis on the weekends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbing Posted February 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 So what size board would I want to try out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 So what size board would I want to try out? what are you riding now? Think about staying within about5-10cm of the board you are used to riding. I'm about your size and prefer boards in the low to mid 170's, but it also depends on where you ride - big wide open western slopes I'd go longer. smaller hills or tighter eastern style mountains I'd go a lottle shorter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbing Posted February 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 I ride a 159, used to ride a 164. The 159 is too short for me though as when I'm in any sort of soft snow, it will just dive in when I do a hard carve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Houghton Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 If you enable your email through this forum we can probably arrange for some demo time this season. Lots of stuff to try out, probably high 160's or low 170's length would be good for you, but why not try out a few before deciding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zone Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Brimacombe always have a few carvers around during weekday mornings and more on weekend mornings. I think YYZCANUCK also have demo gear at the ski shop to try out, boots and F2 boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbing Posted February 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Email enabled. Thanks very much, yeah I'd like to try a few out for sure, I know nothing about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbing Posted February 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Brimacombe always have a few carvers around during weekday mornings and more on weekend mornings. I think YYZCANUCK also have demo gear at the ski shop to try out, boots and F2 boards. Ohhh sweet that's fairly close, I'll check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Race at the Brim. this weekend tomorrow morning i believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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