lafcadio Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 In a word: depressing. My season can probably best be summarized as follows: In January, I was still on the rock board and by February, I was back on the rock board. Still it wasn't all bad. We actually had two whole weeks (IN A ROW!) of good snow. I have that to be thankful for. I kind of wish I could be put into a deep sleep and wake up some time in the future where Trump will be gone and the next global cooling cycle will be kicking in. Maybe the next ice age? I hope someone keeps my gear ready for me when I wake up. How are the rest you dealing with sorter seasons, less snow, and less carving? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyt. Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 70's in February are not a plus! This weekend is going to put a big knife in it for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loopback Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 1 hour ago, lafcadio said: How are the rest you dealing with sorter seasons, less snow, and less carving? -Posting on Bomber -Spending lift ticket money on gear -Using it as an excuse to make a summer trip south....way south 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCrobar Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Quote How are the rest you dealing with sorter seasons, less snow, and less carving? Carver skateboards have made my summers and winters a lot of fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertAlexander Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Not done yet, reports of record snowfall and cooler than normal temps for March. And there still is a good base. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pow4ever Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Mike:. Come to sugarloaf!!! missing riding with you and the beast crew!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertAlexander Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 (edited) 18 hours ago, pow4ever said: Mike:. Come to sugarloaf!!! missing riding with you and the beast crew!! yes, come to Sugarloaf....possible hero snow! Edited February 26, 2017 by RobertAlexander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buell Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Traded carving for powder this season in California! If you need snow, we have it. Base depth at Mammoth is reported as 200" to 350" depending on elevation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunSurfer Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 If you decide to come to the Southern hemisphere, understand we have the same problem. August is the most reliable time for riding in NZ. Central Otago ski areas are your best bet. Starting to warm up by the beginning of Sept last few seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st_lupo Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 I sympathize. The one thing I was looking forward to with global warming was that Norway was supposed to become colder. Not this year! This is the worst winter since I moved here (17 years ago). Predominately temperatures over freezing since November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 6 hours ago, RobertAlexander said: yes, come to Sugarloaf.....hero snow! 50 and raining here at the moment, along with the rest of New England. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Brammer aka PSR Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 I've been out 3 days now on various longboard skates. I found the local parking garage was Swept a bit (lower two tiers) allowing some slalom-ish turns. Puddles abound. I used my mountain bike to get to Arrowhead (375' Vert hike to the top) and ran the old Sims 1711 Blade (new-ish Nidecker highbacks in the ol' Grell bindings! Worked pretty well) through the slush. Global Warming, it's a myth of DisInformation from the Left... Tell it to my thermometer, Trump! The proof is in the mud... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lafcadio Posted February 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 11 hours ago, Eric Brammer aka PSR said: I've been out 3 days now on various longboard skates. I found the local parking garage was Swept a bit (lower two tiers) allowing some slalom-ish turns. Eric, where do you skate? I got into longboarding a few seasons back for something to do in the off season. I don't care for bombing hills, but I do like carving and pumping and going for longer skates on bike paths and rail trails (e.g., Nashua River Trail) in the 12-20 mile range. Great workout! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Brammer aka PSR Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 6 hours ago, lafcadio said: Eric, where do you skate? I got into longboarding a few seasons back for something to do in the off season. I don't care for bombing hills, but I do like carving and pumping and going for longer skates on bike paths and rail trails (e.g., Nashua River Trail) in the 12-20 mile range. Great workout! Here in Claremont, there's maybe 4-5 usable hills, and only two spots (both are cemeteries) I can set-up cones. Over the River, there's a decent bike path on the old railway in Springfield, Vt. That township also has some decent bombing hills, some even sporting new tar (that happens every, what, 2 to 3 decades)! Best tool for exploration is the DeLorme state Gazetteer maps. Their Topography is quite accurate, and the include many 'back roads', allowing one to find low-traffic gems like the condo runs around Mt. Snow, for example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCrobar Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Hi I don't think that the previous Carver Skateboard video that I posted did a good job of explaining how I use these skates during the winter when things warm up and start to melt in January! Carver wheel base lengths are very similar to SCR's on a snowboard. Using a shorter (15 1/2" WB) wheel base makes it possible to continuously ride in a VERY small area without EVER having to push. I don't look for a hill or have to wait for a long pumping path to be clean and dry, 2 minutes with a leaf blower in my driveway, add an iPod and 45 minutes of continuous riding goes by really fast and is great for the legs. Just another cool board for the quiver:) Cheers Rob 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lafcadio Posted February 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 2 minutes ago, RCrobar said: Carver wheel base lengths are very similar to SCR's on a snowboard. Using a shorter (15 1/2" WB) wheel base makes it possible to continuously ride in a VERY small area without EVER having to push. I don't look for a hill or have to wait for a long pumping path to be clean and dry, 2 minutes with a leaf blower in my driveway, add an iPod and 45 minutes of continuous riding goes by really fast and is great for the legs. Just another cool board for the quiver:) Love it! I recently (4 year ago) got into skate boarding and my first board was a Carver. I still love it for many of the reasons you site. Good to go without needing much space. For longer skates and more of a carving feel I prefer a longer deck. I love carving turns on my Loaded Vanguard but that requires a bit more space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWboarder Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 On 2/25/2017 at 7:08 AM, lafcadio said: How are the rest you dealing with sorter seasons, less snow, and less carving? 14" inches in the last 24 and more on the way.... you're on the wrong coast my friend. Make the North West your home and winter is half the year. ps. I was born and raised Connecticut.... Powder Ridge, Haystack, Loon..... Now its Schweitzer, Whitefish, and Canada with feet of snow abound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carvedog Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 (edited) On 2/25/2017 at 8:08 AM, lafcadio said: In a word: depressing. My season can probably best be summarized as follows: In January, I was still on the rock board and by February, I was back on the rock board. Still it wasn't all bad. We actually had two whole weeks (IN A ROW!) of good snow. I have that to be thankful for. I kind of wish I could be put into a deep sleep and wake up some time in the future where Trump will be gone and the next global cooling cycle will be kicking in. Maybe the next ice age? I hope someone keeps my gear ready for me when I wake up. How are the rest you dealing with sorter seasons, less snow, and less carving? Very sorry to hear that. I live in Idaho and we are having one heck of a year. The carving on Saturday was bluebird, cold and epic. Not to run it in but maybe a trip to the west? Not only that, if you get here I will host you. We do couchsurfing.org anyway so it's not a big deal. It's all time right now and will be until the end of April or May. Edited February 27, 2017 by carvedog 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowrider Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Rain tomorrow, rain Wednesday drove into the parking lot Sunday at the big bump turned around and went home have never done that before in my lifetime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 (edited) it's good here this year but 2 yrs ago we only opened 6 weeks at 49North so you have my sympathies, 10 inches here yesterday; better take carvedog up on that offer Edited February 28, 2017 by b0ardski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lafcadio Posted February 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 2 hours ago, lowrider said: Rain tomorrow, rain Wednesday drove into the parking lot Sunday at the big bump turned around and went home have never done that before in my lifetime. Ouch. Take comfort in knowing you're not alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lafcadio Posted February 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 4 hours ago, carvedog said: I live in Idaho and we are having one heck of a year. The carving on Saturday was bluebird, cold and epic. Not to run it in but maybe a trip to the west? Not only that, if you get here I will host you. We do couchsurfing.org anyway so it's not a big deal. It's all time right now and will be until the end of April or May. Thank you, sir! Actually, my wonderful wife has family in Utah and we're planning a visit in April. Can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Brammer aka PSR Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Oddly, while all the snowbanks in the area evaporated (and I went Longboarding;Sk8board longboarding, not Tanker riding!), the little nearby sled hill of Arrowhead held onto a good chunk of it's single-fan-snowgun leaning park, and inner-tube runs (which are a riot to carve on down the banks of!), so, I'm being optimistic, but asking you look at night-time temps and snowmaking (and in Cannon's case, whether the damn Groomers actually help!). You may yet find some late-winter riding, by looking carefully; Or, go to OKEMO... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lafcadio Posted March 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Bretton Woods this weekend. High for Saturday is... 4! Eric, will you be out at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Tsao Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Let us know how Bretton is holding up. I had my last rental weekend up there last....but itching for an excuse to get back up there in the next few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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