Snowboarding

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ok well i gotta get a new snowboard and i was thinking about getting the 2008 nitro t1 snowboard and i was jsut wondering if anyone could help me to choose what to get and o yea im mostly a park person like rails and jumps so yea any info would help

2007-11-29 22:59:12 · 3 answers · asked by Tyler T 1

2007-11-29 13:51:29 · 1 answers · asked by knowyourrole_377 1

Hi guys,

I am new to the snowboarding world (only went once), but I want to buy my own snowboard instead of renting one. I've been doing my research, but am unsure of what size board I should buy. I am 5'5, 125-130 lbs, and am looking for a beginner board. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!

2007-11-29 12:18:26 · 4 answers · asked by My Mutt is NEUTERED! 3

How much should I expect to spend for some decent used equipment? Is it wise to buy boots online without trying them on? I dont want to go above 200 for board, bindings, and boots. Is that unreasonably low?

2007-11-29 10:59:35 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a snowboard but its too small....it comes up to my chest and my toes stick out on one side and my heels on the other....its a crappy walmart board that my dad bought me a few years ago....so i need a new one but i dont have the money to buy a good one.....any suggestions?

2007-11-29 06:59:44 · 5 answers · asked by rebel_skater 1

I am looking to buy a snowboarding jacket for my boyfriend for christmas. What is a good brand that won't break the bank? We live in MN

2007-11-29 06:10:40 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

i want to buy a snowboard and i ant to know what is the best in your idea?

2007-11-29 00:30:17 · 7 answers · asked by soroush 2

2007-11-28 11:48:38 · 6 answers · asked by C johnson 1

I've got a pair of Burton Casa Boots, the size is not the problem because I fitted into an even smaller sizenumber (but I eventually returned the product because I got really numb feet even after a week wearing them with a thick sock).
I'm also worried that it's been already 5 days since I last rode the snowboard yet my toetips are still a little bit less sensitive to touch, as if they were still somehow numb).
On the other hand my heel is loose and I can't control the board really well.
I also wear snowboard knee height socks, but I don't know whether they're too thick or not.
How can I improve the situation?

2007-11-27 21:01:57 · 5 answers · asked by Dana G 2

What are the pros and cons for each of these items?

2007-11-27 18:57:51 · 8 answers · asked by Dana G 2

I bought a board from ebay is it waxed??
its new as well

2007-11-27 13:46:20 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

thinkin bout gettin a board for christmas but i dont know what to get.

im 6'1'' and ive been riding for 4 or 5 years now so im intermediate i guess.. what brands should i look at and what size.. what different things should i be looking for in the board such as the flex and shape?

2007-11-27 08:14:53 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

ok, the binding on my board for my backfoot will get loose at the screws ever once in a while. i have two theories why this might be. one the angle of my back foot isnt correct for my riding stance, and the second, not enough loc-tite on the screws. please help me!

2007-11-27 06:18:59 · 4 answers · asked by dakine_rider156 2

I got Thule, Yakima, and Sportrack (which was bought by Thule). What are some others? I need to find one for a 2000 Ford Escort ZX2.

2007-11-27 04:34:23 · 3 answers · asked by Jim C 5

2007-11-26 13:39:29 · 4 answers · asked by AvatarB 1

So I have narrow down my list of places to go snowboarding in January. I need help deciding which one I want to go to. I'm going with over 10 people. The list is as follow Squa Valley, Sierra,Alpine, Mt. Rose, Homewood, Diamond Peak,
Donner Ski Ranch, Sugarbowl, Boreal, or Soda Spring. Im looking for a nice location where me and my friends will have fun and be able to snowboard for cheap all day.....I need to know where to go soon so I can book a cabin. I will appreciate any comments any of you might have.
THANKS

2007-11-26 13:15:50 · 2 answers · asked by Mookie 2