skatha Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 Hi, guys.... I started out as a never to be skier-tore up my knee before I had a chance to learn but spent most of my adolescence admiring K2 skis at Oshmann's. After knee surgery #2, I asked my orthopod about skiing-he again put a big kibosh on the dream. A new man in my life suggested snowboarding 2 years ago and, since I liked him alot (we're married now), I made a go of it. Purple butts aside, I liked it a bunch, but I have grown increasingly tired of tweaking equipment in an effort to make that toeside-heelside transition and carve down a hill. I too am in my early 40's and have NOTHING in common with park rats who bomb the hill with little regard to common courtesy. A fellow hardbooter who peruses the Burton website suggested here after I posted a thread about how frustrating it is that soft boots last 2 years and cost $200 US. I've been lurking for a week or 2 and have read all the info on the site and I'm in love:cool: Downsides to new love-just purchased some new bindings for 275 and new boots at 200. I want to get some use outta them before I throw 'em up on eBay. I've adjusted the bindings to a more alpine stance and eliminated the small amount of duck I had. I've got a trip to Canyons this weekend and I'm stoked. Thanks for all the info on the site and I'll definitely be looking for help with my boot/binding purchase in the future:D Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allee Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 there's a few of us girls here, and we all find the guys are great. Good luck with the carve, happy trails! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWriverstone Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 From one newbie to another---welcome aboard! Sounds like we're in the same situation, both just having discovered carving and stuck with soft gear! :) Did I see Texas in your info? (Are there any slopes in Texas?) My girlfriend Holly is going to be a good carver too---she just leaves all the posting to me (I'm the loudmouth between the two of us). Hopefully I'll have my first carving gear in another week or so---stay tuned for first impressions! Scott in West Virginia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Sub Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 I must have evangelized 5 people in the last week alone. gotta love it only...we dont want TOO many cuz theres just not enough room! ;) have fun with your new gear! Canyones is a good place. if you read this before you leave, check out www.hardbooter.com the guys there ride PC and Canyons, and all seem like very cool fellas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skatha Posted February 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 Thanks, guys.... As for slopes in TX, I'm close to an airport that offers flights to most of them:D Seriously, we also have a cabin in Grand Lake, CO.... I'm also NOT a native Texan, so, hopefully, you won't find me too obnoxious.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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