Ian M Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 Hi all, Most of the locals here in Ottawa are already in on this, but I'll post this in case others are interested and haven't connected with us yet! I've offered to run a weekly carving session at Ski Vorlage every Tuesday night from January 15th to February 19th. Proposed start time is 6:30pm. I'm a level 2 CASI instructor, with 21 years on carving gear and a passion for teaching :). The sessions will have some structure, but there will be opportunities to explore any questions that attendees have. We have the blessing of the hill to do this, and there is no cost other than your lift ticket. If you're interested, please send me an email through the forum and I'll add you to the locals email list for all of the details and updates. Cheers! Ian :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabatha Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 As someone who rides in Ottawa, I just want to say that we are really excited to benifit from Ian's insight (he does love sharing his passion) and having a regular ride for carvers. Watch out Colorado; Ottawa may be an emerging new hub for carving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilux Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 Despite the rock hard conditions and lack of snow, tonight was fun...thanks Ian! Awesome group there tonight and it was great to see a few new faces. Can't wait for more snow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabatha Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 I want to echo Ryan's comments! A big thank0you to Ian who came out, shared his passion and insight with us despite both terrible conditions and his lingering cold. Can't wait to see everyone next week - what a wicked group of people. Like I said; Ottawa is slowly become a small northern hub for carvers! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian M Posted January 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 Thanks Ryan and Tabby! It really is my pleasure to ride and work with all of you :D. I'm feeling pretty well today after riding last night, so I think... I'M BACK!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loopback Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 x2 for me...that was awesome last night. That is the biggest group of carvers I have ever ridden with, it's great to put some faces to names and to BOL handles and to get some new riders in the mix!! Was great meeting everyone last night. Thanks Ian! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 Does anyone have some gear for a newbie to try? I think I'd be a 28-28.5 Mondo size for boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabatha Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 I am going to say it ... and Ian is going to shoot me down. But I have a board you can borrow; it is an Oxygen Proton and was my first board and JP's first board and neither of us did any harm to ourselves or the board. I will bring it next Tuesday. I will confirm bindings - not sure I have some, but just in case, let me know if you are goofy or regular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian M Posted January 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 ^ Depends on size and aggression, Tabby. Johnny, how much do you weigh? Do you carve hard on soft boots, or are you more of a gentle sliding-turn guy at the moment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 I'm 5'11" and about 175-180ish pounds. I ride regular. I can carve on softboots pretty well, but also still slide around, depending on how much sleep I got the night before and how aggressive the riders I'm with are. My board has some carbon in it, so I've gotta get aggressive with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian M Posted January 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 ^ Right, then I highly suggest you don't ride the Proton that Tabby is very kindly offering. It is a noodle and will not support your weight and skill level. My loaner board would work for you, but it is spoken for during the sessions. Ryan's factory prime is under someone too, who else has a board that might work for Johnny? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loopback Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 I'm pretty sure I can cover the loaner board (but no bindings) for Johny and/or any of the other Tues night riders..... Currently available....... 182 Nidecker GS 18.5 cm waist/14+m sidecut. no camber , very flexible for size 172 Coiler All Mtn Glass 21.5 waist, 10.5m, 7.7 Stiff! 174 Prior glass 4WD, 21.5 waist 10.5m need sharpening, still has camber but much softer than Coiler AM 165 Oxygen Apex...medium stiff, 20cm waist 11ish sidecut - Tentatively loaned already 160 Burton FP 19cm waist, 9.8m sidecut, stiff and very poppy 159 Rossignol - Ryan to test 158 Heavy Tools, Regular Asym, never ridden, feels stiff 157 Airwalk Force- soft- Ryan to test specs are off the top of my head and may be a bit off.Lengths are accurate. I can give these to Phil this weekend and he can bring them Tuesday or they can be picked up in Kanata this week(end). I have a pair of Raichle 323 in MP29 that Phil is taking for a friend to try but could be available subject to fit. Maybe one pair of binders if I can put them back together too. Cheers //Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabatha Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 And so the Proton returns to the "to be burned" pile ... are we actually going to do it? Does anyone want to help ... the only way I will stop offering it is if it isn't in my garage!!! Paul - Enjoy the Donek! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?38953-FS-Volkl-RT-168-178-amp-Burton-Factory-Prime-plus-Cateks Ive got dibs on the 178, what's the consensus from the experienced? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian M Posted January 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Great list Paul! You're the man :) Johnny - based on what you've said, you might be able to ride any of these four: 172 Coiler All Mtn Glass 21.5 waist, 10.5m, 7.7 Stiff! 174 Prior glass 4WD, 21.5 waist 10.5m need sharpening, still has camber but much softer than Coiler AM 165 Oxygen Apex...medium stiff, 20cm waist 11ish sidecut - Tentatively loaned already 160 Burton FP 19cm waist, 9.8m sidecut, stiff and very poppy You'll learn faster on a more manageable board though; either the 4WD or the Apex would be my suggestions. Pick stiffer boards for soft snow, and softer boards for hard conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loopback Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 And so the Proton returns to the "to be burned" pile ... are we actually going to do it? Does anyone want to help ... the only way I will stop offering it is if it isn't in my garage!!!Paul - Enjoy the Donek! Thank you:biggthump Am mounting the plate on it tonight....might have to test this Sunday before CO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loopback Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 You'll learn faster on a more manageable board though; either the 4WD or the Apex would be my suggestions. Pick stiffer boards for soft snow, and softer boards for hard conditions. The Burton and Coiler are stiff....I rode them at 245lbs + gear and found them stiff. I would 2nd what Ian said the Prior or O2 Apex would be ideal. The Apex is loaned out already for a few weeks though. You are welcome to try the Prior 4WD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loopback Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 168cm O2 Proton, Used 2 days, includes bindings...You could probably get for $150. http://ottawa.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-sporting-goods-exercise-snowboard-Oxygen-168cm-snowboard-w-bindings-W0QQAdIdZ445946713 THIS IS NOT MINE. I DO NOT KNOW THE SELLER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 (edited) That looks really interesting!! I had dibs on a Volkl 178, but I think that's too much for me right now, plus this one has bindings! Emailed the seller, will call later if I don't hear from him. Anyone have any m28-28.5 boots? Edited January 17, 2013 by Johnny Additions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 This guys local; http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?38839-Boardercross-amp-alpine-snowboards-bindings-amp-boots&highlight=m28+boots I'd like to make sure the boots fits. Anyone know who that it? I emailed him on the kijiji site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilux Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 This guys local; http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?38839-Boardercross-amp-alpine-snowboards-bindings-amp-boots&highlight=m28+bootsI'd like to make sure the boots fits. Anyone know who that it? I emailed him on the kijiji site. I had some contact with him regarding the bindings and from what I could tell from our communication, it's all good :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 So I'm getting that Proton 168 tomorrow, but I'm having a hard time finding specs for it. Are they still made by Atomic? Thanks Hilux, I'll give them a call tonight regarding the boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilux Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 So I'm getting that Proton 168 tomorrow, but I'm having a hard time finding specs for it. Are they still made by Atomic?Thanks Hilux, I'll give them a call tonight regarding the boots. It's either Atomic or Lamar...I believe Atomic dropped out and Lamar picked it up in their later years, not 100%. Regardless, it'll be a good start for you and you'll have something to get you out on the snow with all of us. Gotta start somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Sir Sams Inn Ski Resort in Haliburton Ont has a boardercross clinic this weekend Jan.19th and race Jan 20th. Ontario Snowboard (AOS) has posted a notice. They usually put on a pretty good event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian M Posted January 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Sir Sams Inn Ski Resort in Haliburton Ont has a boardercross clinic this weekend Jan.19th and race Jan 20th. Ontario Snowboard (AOS) has posted a notice. They usually put on a pretty good event. That's my home hill. My dad still patrols there. Great place :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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