slashthepow
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I don't suppose this has hit Furano? (Wishful thinking!)
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There are two different discussions that stem from your original post dizzy: First Descent mostly represents the commercialisation of snowboarding. Progression is a separate subject.
I haven't seen first descent but my friends tell me it's a good introduction to snowboarding for the general punter. Specific snowboard films still show us what we really want to see.
The current wave of progression is as AK 77 mentioned, taking park tricks to big mountains. In addition to Trice & JJ, Nicolas Mueller is incredible at this. Not forgetting the ladies, Victoria Jealouse has been riding big mountain solidly for over a decade
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I know the feeling, it took me quite a while to get the hang of it. The best advice I can give is to try and keep your board as flat as possible and at the start just let the board take you where it wants(as long as it's not into a pole or someone else). Only turn if you absolutely have to.
One of the worst things you can do is fight the direction the board wants to go, this is especially true when it comes to rails/boxes later on.
Perhaps try going back to the beginner slope and practicing riding one-footed?
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I'm a fan of Option & Burton boards.
Judging from the type of riding you'd do, I think perhaps something relatively stiff to deal with hardpack.
The Option Vinson is their high-end freeride board, a friend of mine owns one and loves it. Stiff, good sidecut, and mean! The Option Makinen or Sansalone are both good freeride boards that'll handle terrain and freestyle well.
From Burton I'd check out the T6 or Custom X. Both are solid freeride boards that kill any terrain. For something a little cheaper, I bought a Burton Raven. It's a pipe board so basically narrow and stiff, holds an edge like crazy on ice and hardpack!
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Bugger, that's our last day up the hill. No probs, it'll be good to compare notes afterwards. Where are you staying? We're at the North Country.
Has anyone heard if the pipe is up and running yet? The official website says it will be available all season, but I haven't heard anything about it...
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Can anyone confirm/deny that ski patrol are a fair bit more strict than other resorts?
Don't get me wrong, I'm not going to cause a ruckus and I ride with respect. However, being reprimanded for riding 1-2 metres off-piste when there are no barriers seems a little harsh (I've heard some stories)
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We'll be there from the 14th to about the 27th, can't wait. If you're going to be around then send me an email as I don't think I have PM priveliges on here.Quote:Originally posted by halfmachine:
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Hah, should be interesting for me then, I've cut the skull & crossbones from a Poison label and put it smack in the middle of my helmet. Beware!Quote:Originally posted by r45:
Still not seeing any mass market uptake on the helmets. Some people out there look at me like a nutter with me wearing one even. -
I have a Red Synth and it's been brilliant, I think I've been saved from concussion at least twice so it must be doing the job!
Good features - nice fit, excellent venting, pretty light
Not so good - vents are not adjustable so not good if its really cold, the ear flaps are quite thin so again if you get cold it may not be that suitable. I wear a bandanna under it pretty much all the time (personal preference) unless it's either super hot or a facemask is required.
Giro, Red, Pro-tec all make good helmets. The only brand I would personally stay away from is Capix. They make nice looking helmets, but after looking at them closely they're not as sturdy as I'd like.
Ezorisu is right on, fit matters most. Find a few you like and try them all on to get the best fit.
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Hey guys,
A friend an I are booked in for two weeks riding in Furano. I've checked out the site and got some good info, was just wondering if you have any recommendations on favourite runs, places to eat, things to do?
How much effort would it be to check out 1-2 of the nearby resorts during our two weeks? We thought about an overnight trip to Niseko to see exactly how commercial it is
If anyone's keen to meet up for some runs that'd be cool too.
Thanks for your help,
Andy
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Good call, don't look at obstacles, and don't look down at your feet to check where your back foot is. Look at where you want to be, and let the board take you there!
The key is to get out there and keep doing it. One day you'll see someone else fall and realise you take getting off the lift for granted. But we've all been there.
Keep on riding, you'll get there.