Winter Sports

2007-11-11 08:54:27 · 4 answers · asked by Karl 1 in Snowboarding

Well, i've been looking around for the cheapest MRR(Mad River Rocket) sled. But i can't find one under $70. Can some one help! Thanks!

2007-11-11 03:24:32 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Winter Sports

my board is 27.5 cm wide, isn't that a wide board? my 10.5 boots still go over on both heel side and toeside.

2007-11-11 02:44:31 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Snowboarding

2007-11-10 00:40:28 · 3 answers · asked by Ramon 1 in Snow Skiing

ok, my cousin is taking me snowboarding for the first time, he's giving me his old board to use, and i have pants and a jacket already, and i'm gonna rent some boots. i'm really excited to go because i've always wanted to, and now i am. he's gonna teach me how to any everything... he said the first time i'll hate it, then i'll try it again and i'll love it. was that true with you? but got any tips for me?

2007-11-09 15:02:30 · 4 answers · asked by ♥Smiley♥ 2 in Snowboarding

Hi everyone, I just purchased a pair of 32 exus women's boots in size 10. I normally wear an 11 women's street shoe, and so these are fairly tight in the toes - almost to the point of it being painful on the left foot. Are my boots to small? or will these "pack out" after a couple days of riding?

The "liner test"- i pulled the liner out of my boot and held the bottom against my foot. They match almost exactly and my foot isnt even 1/4" smaller than the liner. ?

I also tried on the boot sans liner. Definitely more than enough room there.

I'm really concerned about the tightness in the toe area, though. Should I Return and get a larger size? they are very tight and fairly uncomfortable when standing, and after wearing (walking) them around all laced up for about an hour last night in my house i experienced some slight numbess, but I'm not sure if it was a direct effect from the boot because my feet and hands are always falling asleep and cold!

please help!! :(

2007-11-09 09:26:30 · 12 answers · asked by nichole 2 in Snowboarding

I went skiing last year in Whistler and i had a weeks worth of lessons. The conditions were amazing except for on a couple of really icy blues.

Me and my partner dropped behind the group a bit and ended up taking to wrong turn off which placed us at the top of an icy blue/black and the rest of the group had gone another way round to get to the bottom.

To cut a long story short - i freaked out, got stuck, had to side step the whole way down and cried my eyes out.

Its not the steepness, but the lack of control that scares me.

We've just booked another fortnight in Whistler and i'm really scared about finding myself in the same situation. We even paid for private lessons to try and have more control over where we ski.

However, on the off change i come against an icy slope, what would be the best way to tackle it without crying all the way down?

2007-11-09 04:01:57 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Snow Skiing

I was looking at some winter jackets. One had 100gram Primaloft and one had 550 fill down. Is one better then the other? The prices were close.

2007-11-08 13:53:38 · 1 answers · asked by Beav 2 in Other - Winter Sports

2007-11-08 13:02:00 · 7 answers · asked by J.C. 2 in Snow Skiing

I know all you skiiers are just like me: can't wait to get out on the slopes once again. Major resorts have already started snowmaking. When do you think they'll start to open??

2007-11-08 11:56:04 · 6 answers · asked by MLBfreek35 5 in Snow Skiing

I was looking at North Face, Patagonia, Marmot, Mountain Hardwear and Arcteryx

2007-11-08 09:30:51 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Winter Sports

I am new to canada and also with the ski scene. North Face jackets seem nice but they dont seem to be very poular and if you could also tell me what brands are popular (with boys).

2007-11-08 06:37:41 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Snow Skiing

i'm 5'6 140 lbs. Boot size 9. Intermediate rider. I'm looking for a freeride board and i cant decide between a 151cm ride control, 153cm forum recon, 151cm option gt. Opinions on any of these and the sizes or any other board recommendations?

2007-11-07 19:08:24 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Snowboarding

This winter I'm taking over the planning of a family ski trip to Vermont. I want to ski Sugarbush and hopefully Mad River but am having trouble deciding which would be cheaper: renting a condo or staying in a hotel (4 people, 5 days, 4 nights). Any other suggestions or specific places to stay around that area?

2007-11-07 17:04:45 · 6 answers · asked by --- 2 in Snow Skiing

I am only 17 but I want to work at Stevens Pass, its a ski resort in Washington.
It says you only need to be 16 to work
but the only job you can have is a youth ski instructor.
I have been skiing since I was 9 and I am good enough to be an instructor.
what do you need to do to qualify to become an instructor?

2007-11-07 10:06:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Snow Skiing

does it cause you to fall more if you have less forgivingness or does it not affect you that much

2007-11-07 08:13:04 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Snowboarding

i am looking for a brand that is decently insulated (utah can be really cold), i don't have the time to run around and look for just anything, does anybody have any suggestions on a brand that keeps your tush toasty warm?

2007-11-07 07:10:36 · 3 answers · asked by LALALALALALALA 2 in Snowboarding

used in sking

2007-11-07 06:37:07 · 2 answers · asked by suzie 3 in Snowboarding

2007-11-07 06:22:53 · 2 answers · asked by michinoku2001 7 in Snow Skiing

i was just wandering...i am in love with snowboarding!

2007-11-07 05:04:26 · 6 answers · asked by me! 2 in Snowboarding

How is the Ride Havoc as an all mountain board? It sounds good and I've heard Ride is a good brand...

2007-11-07 02:12:17 · 4 answers · asked by Ty 2 in Snowboarding

Please refer to
http://www.daddiesboardshop.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1023
where the description for the gloves says:"Leather hybrid with a leather palm and a Permax insert", can anybody explain to me what the "Permax insert" is?

2007-11-07 01:41:38 · 1 answers · asked by november_kimo 7 in Snowboarding

Why?

2007-11-06 21:52:04 · 7 answers · asked by dcskier20017 2 in Snow Skiing

personally i like snowboarding

2007-11-06 12:46:23 · 12 answers · asked by ali k 2 in Snowboarding

i go to VT in the winter and wanted to know if it is better for me to stick with the "thicker jacket" please help!!

2007-11-06 12:28:51 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Snowboarding

Why do so many people answer gear questions with "buy Burton."

Yeah, Burton makes good gear. But just because it is the biggest doesn't make it the best.

There are lots of good brands out there besides Burton, such as Gnu, Libtech, Ride, Forum, Volcom, Dakine, and many others.

Why do people answer gear questions like they know what they are talking about when they only know the biggest brand?

2007-11-06 11:54:28 · 9 answers · asked by pdx_girl 4 in Snowboarding

I do a lot of freestyle riding and I've never really found a good set up for my bindings. I'm talking about degrees. For awhile I had my bindings set up at 0 degrees on both feet but now I'm curious what Shaun White's set up is. Let me know. Thanks.

2007-11-06 10:56:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Snowboarding

I'm a lightweight rower for my highschool but I really really want to do 'nordic' skiing in college--I'm Scandinavian and it's also in my genes to be slender but I also eat really really well. I know xc skiing is the most challenging sports for endurance but will I gain more weight in muscle if I partake in it? (Even though I'm not gaining a ton of weight for crew?)

2007-11-06 10:30:20 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Snow Skiing

2007-11-06 10:09:00 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Snowboarding

I have a Mazda 6 04' and a Ford Ranger 02' and I wanted to go snowboarding. Has anyone driven either of these cars through the mountain pass to go snowboarding? I want to know how the cars perform in the snow.

I can probably get some chains on the cars. Will that make it pretty much safe to drive in the snow?

2007-11-06 02:59:34 · 6 answers · asked by kkwong5 2 in Snowboarding