Bobby Buggs Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 Since I converted to alpine about 5 years ago I have been missing out on one of best parts of the sport of snowboarding. I was at Mt Snow yesterday with the CarveFather and Rob Case and guess what? we didnt carve a Single turn It was Freeride in the spring bumps or Cream of Wheat(CoW) as I call it. I had a BLAST, it was like the old days. Used my Coiler AM, found the center and kept the nose light, did alot of back foot turns and had a Huge Smile. Rode 4 hours straight without a rest in the sun. Man am I tired but what a great feeling, just like the old days when I didnt even know how to carve a turn. I was concerned that the coiler at 19 cm and 173 might be a bit of a chore in the bumps and CoW but that board shined Again. I wish there was a better base to prolong the CoW but its looking kinda bleak for even this coming weekend as I had to jump a few brown/rock spots and rain is here already. Well if you have good base and spring conditions where you are, Get the hell out there ride that CoW and Forget about carving for a day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik J Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 I hear ya. I hit Okemo this week - 58 deg, not a cloud in the sky. Tshirt and fat slush turns. The bump runs were fuuuuuuun! There's something about spring riding for me - it's just seems more laid back and fun. I feel like a giggly kid. That's not to say the rest of the season isn't fun, it just feels different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 is a favorite of mine no matter what is under my feet I really like going as fast as I can in the spring snow, its a blast but puts a beating on your board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Sub Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 always loved spring. good weather, good moods, and HALTER TOPS out here in the west bouncing boobs and slush...what more could a guy want? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotts.Scheinman Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 I love spring boarding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgang Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 have not done real spring riding in a long time.....but nothing better than hitting stratton where its bullet proof up top and pure slush at the bottom.....love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tilledog Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 Well if you have good base and spring conditions where you are, Get the hell out there ride that CoW and Forget about carving for a day Nah.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 I've always been all about "riding the conditions of the day". Whether that be groomed, powder, spring snow, you name it. For slush, CoW, velvet, corn, and other types of spring snow, I break out the Axxess/AM/4x4 type board and let 'er rip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipuppy Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 Skiing in nor cal slush was the only thing that made me not look like a fool when racing gs and sl on skis in the east during the rain. I think its also why the snow chicks in nor cal look soooo tan!!! :-) Not here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 Couldn't agree more! I had my Prior Khyber at Killington last weekend...it was a full on slushfest with the whole mountain bumped up. I had a ball! I should add that I also bought a soft boot setup for the board but after riding it a couple of times the boots and bindings are collecting dust....just didn't feel right. I mounted my plates and loosened my hardboots a bit and have been tearing it up. The only real advantage I see with the softboots is when I'm walking to and from my car. Of course I'm no park monkey and never will. I'm hoping to get in at least one more weekend before it's all said and done. Miguel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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