knobnose Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 74. Hoping my knee holds up more season before a rebuild. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patmoore Posted December 25, 2014 Report Share Posted December 25, 2014 Turned 68 in October. First race of the season is January 3rd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Dahl Posted December 25, 2014 Report Share Posted December 25, 2014 Yeah, 57 here also, and if I lived closer to oldsnowboards we'd have to split that drill sargent! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utahcarver Posted December 25, 2014 Report Share Posted December 25, 2014 55, Vestibular Neuritis (Neuronitis), and a repaired left shoulder rotator cuff and labrum. Knees are still good and ankles are sore but OK. As long as I can keep on the upside of down I'm doing well. Mark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neanderthal Posted December 25, 2014 Report Share Posted December 25, 2014 39 - and as of tomorrow 25ys snowboarding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csquared Posted December 25, 2014 Report Share Posted December 25, 2014 Checking for the 57 club (born in 57, 57 years old). My focus now is avoiding carnage (too many broken bones in recent years). Probably no more racing for me but we'll see. Still a fanatic and always will be. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimcheen Posted December 25, 2014 Report Share Posted December 25, 2014 I've been over 50 for 4 years now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Buggs Posted December 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2014 Hey Chris, Miss you bro, its been a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tired Skier Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 A Tired Skier Looking for Advice At 53, I have been skiing for 50 years. Don't get me wrong, I love to ski. I have skied big and small mountains, raced, etc. But I am just getting bored, particularly on the small hills in western PA and the rest of the mid-eastern US. Soooooo, I was looking a taking up snowboarding as a new challenge. I tried it a couple of times a number of years ago, but did not find it interesting. Then out at Canyons (UT) I watched a young man carving a long board with a hard boot set up. It was beautiful. He carved turns better than most skiers. Incredible grace. That is what I would like to try. So, can the over 50 club give me some advice on how to get started. I love to ski fast making big arcing turns and have a good understanding of ski technology and the physics of skiing. I ski either my K2 Outlaws or Fisher Race GS. I am (sort of) reasonably fit for a 53 year old school teacher (5'10" 215lbs). Why kind and more importantly SIZE of board should I look for? I don't have unlimited funds, but I am willing to invest some money into this when the time is right. Where do you get boots? Most of the shops around here maybe have heard of hard boot set ups, but certainly don't sell them. Are hard boots the best option? I recall from years ago not likeing the squishy feeling of snowboard boards and bindings compared to the control you have with ski boots. Are the binding for a hard boot set up completely different than for a soft boot set up? Thank you in advance Over 50 club members for your advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 Have you checked out the new carvers section here? http://bomberonline.com/resources/newcarver/new_carver.htmlAs far as boots are concerned, most people have best success with snowboard-specific hard boots. You can order them here, they can help you with sizing. Bomber builds and sells excellent bindings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 Tired Skier, Welcome! and have you ever come right place!!! Percentage wise we are a small , yet passionate group of alpine riders compared to freestyle. Many here are also skiers , including myself. If you understand and appreciate pure carving, you have a real treat coming your way!! That said , the first few attempts can feel awkward but it is a pretty fast learning curve if you already have snow understanding and technique. Sounds like it by your history. Prepare for a new direction and new thrill on snow!!! If you read some threads of other new alpine riders many of your questions will be answered. PS. Fill in the user info/ location is the most important , folks in your area are often the key. They can make it a much easier transition. Bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redia Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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www.oldsnowboards.com Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 74. Hoping my knee holds up more season before a rebuild. KN, you give me HOPE!! 74 and riding alpine is definitely something worthy of being proud of. You are now among my HEROS!! Thank you sir for posting!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkoonyMcGroomer Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 (edited) 53, still carving and grinding the coping. Edited December 27, 2014 by SkoonyMcGroomer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamby Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 57 and enjoying the ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boarderboy Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 67 and still addicted to snow in the Ice Coast's Southernmost Carve Outpost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grayontray Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 63. Hardbooting for 5 years. Softies for 12 years prior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonrider Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 501/2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrokel Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 55 started 20 years ago on Clickers, 12 years in HB's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 I am really surprised by how many of "US" are out there!!! I don't feel quite as old , but still pretty old :) I need to get with the program knowing that many of you that still ride a super good eaters and very fit. Riding with guys like Tinkler, Joey C etc is pretty humbling. They are older and can still rip!! (removed capitalization on that last superlative, bad connotations. You guys are truly inspiring. Thank you!! Signed "rippin in retirement" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big mario Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 hit 50 1.5 years ago. still cant believe I made it this far mario Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 62 Carving for 14 years. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b.free Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 34, just recently started my 4th hardboot season)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mats Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 53 is great age for snowboarding! "Old guys rule!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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