Winter Sports

im going snowboarding in the begining of january.. well idk if im snowboarding or skiing yet?? ppl said that skiing is much easier but snowboarding is not too difficult and can be more fun, the thing is i can wakeboard and i cant water ski, and i surfed for 7 years.. so im kinda of a sideways person but w.e.. w.e i pick will be fun i think..


but my main question is... how should i prepare myself for a ski trip?? what should i take and not take?? what should i buy?? how do i do about that??

thanks for your time!!
really appreciate it!!!

2007-12-04 00:44:51 · 6 answers · asked by myownworkchief 2 in Snowboarding

I already have the plate screwed into my skis. Now how do I correctly position them? Should they be forward set? What tools do I need? Can I do this myself? Thank you for the help.

2007-12-03 20:39:26 · 4 answers · asked by skullandbones 2 in Snow Skiing

My question is to anyone out there who's got more experience in big mountain riding.
How can I get faster ???
I was told lean on the front foot and place my bindings slightly
more slalom position(downhill racer style).
Being a surfer for most of my life,I find that binding position somewhat uncomfortable,I prefer the 90deg on back foot and -12 or so on front.
I'm 6'2 and 95kg and looooove the deep pow.
I never do parks as they are a bit boring and trendy.
So just need some technique tips on gaining fast speed without too much physical effort.
On average my casual flat line speed is around 60km P/H,sometimes more but it's tricky depending on the conditions.
You often see these little guys looking super casual but absolutely fly past.
Hope some one can help?
In need of more speed!!

2007-12-03 19:43:07 · 3 answers · asked by V 1 in Snowboarding

Is it okay to have them standing up or should you lie them down? Do you keep them in a bag? Is the garage okay for storing? Any tips would be helpful.

2007-12-03 19:40:54 · 5 answers · asked by skullandbones 2 in Snow Skiing

I'm just wondering, how many girls here actually go out and hit jumps built in the backcountry? If you do, how big are you comfortable going? If not, do you hit park jumps? Do you not get the opportunity to hit backcountry jumps?

2007-12-03 18:44:21 · 2 answers · asked by pdx_girl 4 in Snowboarding

There is no powder in Lake Tahoe now, but I know it will come.

2007-12-03 17:57:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Snow Skiing

i am like 5' 8 and would like to know if a size med. north face jacket would fit me. I purchased a northface snorkal last year and i find that the bottom is rather long and sleeves are aswell..its a medium but i was wondering if other north face jackets would fit the same?

2007-12-03 16:11:04 · 1 answers · asked by kenton l 1 in Snowboarding

I'd love to learn skiing but I'm a runner and I'm afraid of messing up my knees. A friend I knew tore his ACL and couldn't play soccer for a year. Would being in shape or lifting weights help? I squat 235 lbs for 10 reps with good form so I probably have decent leg strength.

2007-12-03 11:56:30 · 9 answers · asked by 8 1 in Snow Skiing

I'm going to start ice skating this winter, and I was wondering if I should take private or group lessons. I really want to move quickly and I don't know if I will be able to do that if I'm skating with 7 year olds. Also, sometimes when I'm in groups learning things I get frustrated easier, and I definitely don't want to risk wanting to quit because I'm frustrated.
People having been telling me not to take private lessons right away because you're just learning the basics. I just don't think I'd be as excited to learn if I was with little kids. Does taking private lessons help you learn the basics faster (I would take 30 min. private lessons)? I can skate forward pretty steadily at a medium pace, but that's about it.
I can't take both, my parents say I have to choose between the two. So which would you choose and why?

2007-12-03 09:39:06 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Ice Skating

Me and my friends are building a box rail for snowboarding box out of wood but I was wondering what type of material would be best to put on top of the wood. I was thinking plexi glass but im not sure if that may be to slippery. any suggestions?

2007-12-03 07:34:36 · 4 answers · asked by Tyler E 1 in Snowboarding

2007-12-03 06:43:27 · 4 answers · asked by Olexy C 1 in Snowboarding

Im looking to get a new pair of bindings for the new season, and im looking for some input. I've heard alot of good things about the ride ex, and im kind of leaning towards them.
is this a good decision?
any input appreciated

2007-12-03 06:07:31 · 2 answers · asked by MZ 4 in Snowboarding

http://www.getboards.com/snow/twintips/rossignol05/scratchprozm.html

would those skis be cool for a 13 year old boy?

2007-12-03 04:45:07 · 4 answers · asked by redsoxfan1144 3 in Snow Skiing

I have the basics of riding it figured out, but I crash or wipe out trying to carve with it

2007-12-03 03:05:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Snowboarding

I plan on buying my snowboard and bindings online but my boots in the store since its hard to buy the right size unless you try them on. Thanks!

2007-12-03 02:50:04 · 2 answers · asked by mrxalex319 2 in Snowboarding

I was thinking of going on a ski trip to a destination nobody ever talks about, and settled on Kyrgyzstan, which is known as the "Switzerland of Central Asia".

What are some other good "unknown" places to ski?

2007-12-03 02:31:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Snow Skiing

i'm a women.
i want to get a board but.. how are they soppose to fit? (in height)


thanks mucho!

2007-12-02 13:07:58 · 2 answers · asked by :] 2 in Snowboarding

2007-12-02 13:04:44 · 2 answers · asked by cmollical 2 in Snowboarding

I love skiing and have always dreamed of owning my own pair. I recently bought new high quality skis complete with boots, poles and bindings. Although it was all half off it still came out to $960. I feel guilty getting them since I'm a recent graduate and I go skiing only 2-4 times a year. Additionally all this global warming ruckus is getting me quite nervous at the prospect of there being a reduced snow season in the coming years.

2007-12-02 12:19:02 · 11 answers · asked by skullandbones 2 in Snow Skiing

im 11 and i really need to decide

2007-12-02 10:47:46 · 5 answers · asked by charlestoncheerleader 2 in Ice Skating

I am a good beginning skier, I took the sport naturally. But, I'm 5 feet tall and weigh 95 pounds, so I'm thin. Though, my legs have muscle thanks to ballet. In case your thinking this is really thin, it's not for my height. So don't tell me to gain weight, it's not necessary.

Problem: I live in Illinois and we don't have the nicest runs in the surrounding resorts so there are small bumps in the hard snow. When I go over these areas my skis shake, I feel like I lose contact with the snow becuase I'm too light, and fear losing control. How can I press into the snow and keep better contact while going over these small bumps?

In general I think I float over the slopes because no matter what I try, I fly down the slopes faster than any of my friends. I'd rather go slower as a beginner.

2007-12-02 09:18:50 · 3 answers · asked by V815 2 in Snow Skiing

2007-12-02 07:09:30 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Snow Skiing

I have a 4'3 inch daughter, Size 4.5 boot. We have a 130 board. 8.75 inches wide. Is this board too thin for a size 5 boot?
How should the bindings be put on? Straight or at an angle?

2007-12-02 02:46:20 · 3 answers · asked by Shann 1 in Snowboarding

2007-12-01 23:22:03 · 10 answers · asked by skating1994 3 in Ice Skating

I am 6'3 170 pounds and my shoe size is 11.5. I hear that the longer the snowboard the faster I can go. The board is a 2008 Ride Yukon.

2007-12-01 20:44:14 · 6 answers · asked by jason 2 in Snowboarding

so i cant ask him, but what is a good snow board for, doing tricks, speed, (economically priced), boots, and that thing they put the boots in to attach it to the board. is there one that comes with all of that? whats up with flexability? is very flexable good or bad? whats the difference with all the models? someone please help! ps. he is no pro but he is good.

2007-12-01 14:10:34 · 3 answers · asked by lukewarm 2 in Snowboarding

Please be specific. There are so many types of ski jackets and pants that I'm super unclear about what I really need. Thanks!

2007-12-01 13:31:09 · 21 answers · asked by Elizabeth 3 in Snow Skiing

How come whenever I ice skate my feet always lean in towards the middle? When I try to skate with my feet flat, it feels like I'm standing on the outside sides of my feet. Is there anyway to help me with this and does anyone else have this problem?

2007-12-01 05:31:24 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Ice Skating

I'm going snowshoeing, and have never used long underwear before. How tight/loose should the tops and bottoms fit? Should they be like a "second skin", or is it okay if they're a bit looser and kind of flabby in some areas? Would the fit vary depending on the sport (i.e. if I were to ski or snowboard instead)?

2007-11-30 13:07:03 · 5 answers · asked by myilow 1 in Other - Winter Sports

I just bought 2007 Salomon Arnie 5000 for 180 USD, but I didn't realize it is a freestyle snowboard.
Do you guys think it will still be okay for a normal user? I haven't done any freestyle yet.

2007-11-30 06:14:13 · 3 answers · asked by jtpram 2 in Snowboarding