Scuff Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Yes! Even better! Or.. Heh heh. A high performance drone. Altitude is set based off of ground plane, LIDAR? sonar? And on-board camera will provide tracking (direction and speed) of the rider through video camera pixel processing of dark subject on high-contrast background. It's like Image tracking and stabilization used in video editing/post production...only live action. This is the future of personal ski/snowboard surveillance. I sense a kick starter . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebionicman Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Karl, Good idea, but its already done. Check this one out: http://flynixie.com/ Bob, The video's came out better than I though with the flat light. Nice work on bringing the roof rake. Trent, Thanks for putting this together!!! Nice seeing everyone, sorry I had to be such a wussy. Glad I left when I did, I did something to my side that doesn't feel all that great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trent Posted January 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 erik, i know why your side hurts..... that snow was NOT soft yesterday. thanks everyone for coming out to play! i had a great time! bob and erik, thanks for taking the video and posting! john, thanks for the photos! (check out afton's facebook page to see a few of john's pictures). -trent 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futahaguro Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 (edited) I had a great time also! I'm not sure when others left but I bailed at 3 PM. I was on Chair 2 for the last few runs and there was about 3 people on the lift on none of them were on the run:) I can attest to the snow not being soft. My left butt cheek is sore from booting out on my backside 4-5 times:) I have some video from my camera that I will try to compile as quickly as I can but I have a bunch of other stuff to do. Thanks for setting this up Trent and nice seeing and meeting everyone! That camera view is definitely an interesting one! P.s. I was the one with the full face white helmet on the Prior BX with soft boots. Edited January 29, 2015 by Futahaguro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trent Posted January 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 group shot. and i guess besides making "vroom, vroom" noises while playing, it looks like i also make kissy faces too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonPablo Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 riding under the GoPro... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futahaguro Posted February 4, 2015 Report Share Posted February 4, 2015 Here is my quick, not very exciting video compilation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freerider81 Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Thanks for posting the vid. Wish the conditions were a little better but still had a good time. I overheard some of the skiers in the lift line say "Boy, those snowboarders sure ruin the runs they have been on, don't they" All I could think about was - That is exactly how I feel about skiers after a making countless piles of snow on a run.. "Friends don't let friends slide or swoosh" Rail or edges only. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNSurfer Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Hey all, nice meeting you (most of) you guys. Brownies were all delicious. Let's hope the snow machine turns-on for last part of the winter. ****************************************************************************** Headed out to CO (Copper) next week (I know, I miss SES every year by a week), and going to demo something from Bomber. Hoping to get some opinions on what I should look for. I've only ever ridden two boards; main one being Donek Axxess 167, and the other a 171 Rossi race. The love the Donek, and the Rossi I can only ride out west, given the speed, sidecut, stiffness, and my paltry skills. So I was leaning towards a Donek FC (metal or glass?), or Nirvana. Got these M30's, so can't go too narrow in the waist. Just looking for something that will be a fun, upward transition from my 167/21.5/9.6 glass stick. I love this board at Afton (short turns makes for more small-mountain fun, IMHO), but could use something with a little more bite and speed. Oh, and 6'2", and 180. Any tips or suggestions would be much obliged! Cheers! Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuff Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Bought a Coiler Nirvana 178 this year and found it very stable and easy to ride.My first Custom Coiler & have been very pleased with it.Demoed a new Donek Rev 164 earlier this year (With the plate) and also really enjoyed it.Granted, it's made for racing - so more powerful and taper doesn't like to fully finish the turns - but it was great fun to ride!Just a suggestion - the metal boards will make the MN hardpack FAR more tolerable.I've found that I can ride longer on the smoother/damper ride and if your comfort and confidence increasesyou will have more fun days on snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobD Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 Just watched the video. Karl you might want to check in to the nuclear waste site your house is built on, you're glowing in the dark. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuff Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 Heh heh. *radioactive* Suit was visible, comfortable and warm, but was not designed for action sports. Material Didn't breathe. Hope to see you out on the slopes soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNSurfer Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 Thanks for the tips. Think I might lean towards the Nirvana. Didn't mean to hijack this thread. Sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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