maltvinegar Posted January 2, 2005 Report Share Posted January 2, 2005 Hi, I am a seasoned skier willing to try Alpine snowboard.. I am just amazed by the graceful motions of the Alpine snowboarder. I just think it's about the most beautiful thing I've ever seen in any sport. just few points here though While I'm a pretty good skier, I could never get used to FS/FR snowboards because of the skidding and soft boots. And that bothered me because some folks are advising me to master FS/FR or at least become sufficient at it before trying Alpine. But then some folks are telling me these two are completely different. I really would like to try Alpine snowboard before I actually buy them but it's too bad that there are very few places that rents them (actually, is there any?). I LOVE to carve in ski while feeling G etc. and I heard the feeling is greater in Alpine boards. Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Houghton Posted January 2, 2005 Report Share Posted January 2, 2005 You really should complete your profile so that we can see where you live/ride. There's lots of carvers on the board that are more than willing to help out a new guy, get him on some equipment to try out carving, and stay with him to help as needed. Just let us know where you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted January 2, 2005 Report Share Posted January 2, 2005 There is no need to master or even try freeride/freestyle snowboarding equipment before trying an alpine setup. Accomplished skiers usually have no trouble learning in hardboots. However as a total snowboarding newbie, I would strongly recommend an all-mountain carving board like the Prior 4WD, Donek Axis, F2 Speedcross, etc. For more info, there are some beginner tips here in the Welcome Center. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Sub Posted January 2, 2005 Report Share Posted January 2, 2005 Its only a game, fokket! sorry. just kiddin yeah, where are you? Forget soft boots...probably too akward for you anyway! but definitely find a more forgiving carver youll want to use snowboard specific hardboots, too. not your ski boots. oh, and...remember...alpine IS snowboarding so...if youre one of "those" skiers, well...gonna have to let that go;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleaman Posted January 2, 2005 Report Share Posted January 2, 2005 I would also recommend a lesson, either in hard boots or softies. I see too many people try on their own and spend half the day swimming around like beached whales. Learn the basic turns and stops then go from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Sub Posted January 2, 2005 Report Share Posted January 2, 2005 good point can you carve your skis? If so youve already got a headstart someone once posted a pic of a skier carving and an alpine rider side by side and the body positions were quite similiar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stoked Posted January 2, 2005 Report Share Posted January 2, 2005 ah similar okay :) I switched from skies too and had no trouble on a Hooger Booger Booster freecarveboard sadly they don't make them anymore and even more sadly I have sold it anyway there are a lot of manufacturers selling also beginner friendly boards on the net I like to hope I have all links on my website ... Btw I just put a few pages about Pogo Snowboards online in the BOARDS section at http://stoked.at/freecarving_boards.html Some vintage pictures and of course great new boards from Germany there ... Good luck & best carves to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTA2R Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 hahah lol i was thikning the same thing D Sub. your name rocks. Barry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stoked Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 there's a movie with Roberto DeNiro and Ben Stiller in which Roberto's daughter is to marry a F-o-c-k-e-r since Ben Stiller's character's last name is F-o-c-k-e-r but Roberto doesn't like his daughter to marry a F-o-c-k-e-r nor does he wish to have little F-o-c-k-e-r-s around in the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateW Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 Go straight for hard boots. IMO people who ride soft boots think hard boots are more difficult simply because they can't just put some on and ride just as well as they do in soft boots. That's only because hard boots are different - not more difficult, just different. Besides, if you have a lot of skiing experience under your belt (I did when I started boarding), there's a pretty good chance that you'll loathe soft boots anyhow (I sure did). If you're also competent on a skateboard (able to cruise around, at least), you'll pick up snowboarding in no time. If not, you'll still have a big head start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Sub Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 Originally posted by Barry hahah lol i was thikning the same thing D Sub. your name rocks. Barry I had ta do it:) my name rocks? why? you in the recording field? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp1 Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 fokket, I wouldn't worry about learning softboot snowboarding if you are 'only' interested in hardbooting. Honestly, I had a lot harder time making the transition from soft boots to hard boots than anticipated. I personally think Alpine is more like skiing than softbooting. I struggled until I started to realize a lot of the 'mechanics' were more what I learned from ski instruction, and applied them.(Ex. when learning softies always concentrated on "heel / toe" to turn, that don't do anything when you have your bindings set around 60*) Had to think more about angulation to initiate a turn. Unfortunately their don't seem to be any instructional videos available for Alpine, and depending on your location finding an instructor, or people to ride with and pick up some pointers may be next to impossible (especially as a beginner). Fortunately their are a lot of 'Great' People on this board and others that are more than willing to promote the sport as much as possible, and will go out of their way to help you and others! Definately take a lesson. Also, be warned, you may not ever want to go back to your sticks! JMO / jp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTA2R Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 lol, dsub, i meant fokket's name rocks. Barry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Sub Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 gotcha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maltvinegar Posted January 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 i can indeed carve with skis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncermak Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 Fokket Where are you? I have spare equipment and can teach you... -Noah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maltvinegar Posted January 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 thanks a lot for the offer but I'm away in Korea right now and off to England soon :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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