Elmo Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 If so, where are you boarding this winter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 im hopefully going to be going to Chamrousse sometime this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted September 12, 2007 Author Share Posted September 12, 2007 im hopefully going to be going to Chamrousse sometime this year Have you been there before, any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 no ive not been before, i don't tend to go often, when ive been before ive gone to canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieren1234 Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 My missus auntie and her partner go all the time, its something i have ALWAYS wanted to get into but time and money dont permit unfortunately. I would love to go on winter holidays, bit different than the usual 2 weeks in tenerife (which is where i go on 3rd october) How much is it for all the equipment needed as i live near Xcape in Castleford so could practice there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted September 12, 2007 Author Share Posted September 12, 2007 no ive not been before, i don't tend to go often, when ive been before ive gone to canada I'd love to go boarding in Canada, maybe next year I usually got to Tignes which is amazing, this winter I'm off to Meribel which looks just as good. What board do you ride? whats your style? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 I love boarding. not going this year though gotta wait till next year, we are thinking of going to La Plagne again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted September 12, 2007 Author Share Posted September 12, 2007 My missus auntie and her partner go all the time, its something i have ALWAYS wanted to get into but time and money dont permit unfortunately. I would love to go on winter holidays, bit different than the usual 2 weeks in tenerife (which is where i go on 3rd october) How much is it for all the equipment needed as i live near Xcape in Castleford so could practice there. Try it mate, I urge you to! You can do lessons as Xcape, I did a day course at the Snowdome in Tamworth and then a two hour finisher, very tiring and frustrating at times, but once it clicks it's very addictive. You can rent your board, boots, bindings & helmet but you need to buy your clothing. You need, thermals, good jacket and trousers, gloves and goggles and padding. You can spend as much are as little as you like but obviously the more you spend the better gear you wil have. I reckon for £350 you can get kitted out clothing wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted September 12, 2007 Author Share Posted September 12, 2007 I love boarding. not going this year though gotta wait till next year, we are thinking of going to La Plagne again What board do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 What board do you use? a rented one! lol. I am looking to find out what sort i need, because id like to buy myself one for next time i go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 ive got a Palmer head force i for mountain freeride edging to freestyle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted September 12, 2007 Author Share Posted September 12, 2007 a rented one! lol. I am looking to find out what sort i need, because id like to buy myself one for next time i go. Mate, if you're looking to buy I can strongly reccommend the Bataleon boards, ever heard of them? I used to ride a Ride Decade but I found it a bit too stiff and heavy. I then bought a Bataleon Goliath, at the same time my mate bought a Bataleon Enemy. These boards use triple edge technology (they are not flat) which make them really responsive, smooth as hell in the turns and really hard to catch an edge (although I did once big style!!). They are quite expensive but you can get last years rangefor almost half the price (same boards differnt graphics!) Check them out! http://www.bataleon.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted September 12, 2007 Author Share Posted September 12, 2007 ive got a Palmer head force i for mountain freeride edging to freestyle I've heard good things about Palmer boards, never tried one though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Mate, if you're looking to buy I can strongly reccommend the Bataleon boards, ever heard of them? I used to ride a Ride Decade but I found it a bit too stiff and heavy. I then bought a Bataleon Goliath, at the same time my mate bought a Bataleon Enemy. These boards use triple edge technology (they are not flat) which make them really responsive, smooth as hell in the turns and really hard to catch an edge (although I did once big style!!). They are quite expensive but you can get last years rangefor almost half the price (same boards differnt graphics!) Check them out! http://www.bataleon.com/ nice one I'll have a look. ive only done a few weeks boarding, so never gone off piste (well not intentionally anyway) what should i be looking for for my first board? just to mess about with and basicly get better skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieren1234 Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 This ok for a starter package as im seriously considering getting into it now and booking a boarding holiday for next year, the missus knows how to do it aswell and is pretty god (she says) so she will love it: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TOP-AIRTRACKS-SNOWBOARD-PACKAGE-MASTER-WIDE-NEW_W0QQitemZ290158248800QQihZ019QQcategoryZ101731QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted September 12, 2007 Author Share Posted September 12, 2007 nice one I'll have a look. ive only done a few weeks boarding, so never gone off piste (well not intentionally anyway) what should i be looking for for my first board? just to mess about with and basicly get better skills. Firstly, you wanna make sure it the right length/width to suit you own height & weight, I would also go for something with a bit of flex as it helps with your turns. You also want something with a sintered base or similar for that extra bit of speed. Do you have an indoor slope (real snow) near buy, as most of these places have shops where you can try before you buy. You also need to make sure you get the right boots and bindings which are just as important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2JG Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 i'm looking to go to chatel next year. i strongly recommend canada, went to banff a couple years ago, was awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nicholas Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Off to whsitler again in feb my fav resort still looking for a place out there as for board choice I'd never ride anything but a Ride DH now but having said that I have been riding for 12 years bit stiff for the learner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 looks cool. yeh my GF is better at it than me, i think its because she has a much lower centre of gravity being only 4'11"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted September 12, 2007 Author Share Posted September 12, 2007 This ok for a starter package as im seriously considering getting into it now and booking a boarding holiday for next year, the missus knows how to do it aswell and is pretty god (she says) so she will love it: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TOP-AIRTRACKS-SNOWBOARD-PACKAGE-MASTER-WIDE-NEW_W0QQitemZ290158248800QQihZ019QQcategoryZ101731QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I can't check eBay at work as admin has blocked it Can you paste the info here? I would steer clear of eBay stuff unless they are well known brands as a lot of money had gone into R&D, but you have to be careful about buying fakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Firstly, you wanna make sure it the right length/width to suit you own height & weight, I would also go for something with a bit of flex as it helps with your turns. You also want something with a sintered base or similar for that extra bit of speed. Do you have an indoor slope (real snow) near buy, as most of these places have shops where you can try before you buy. You also need to make sure you get the right boots and bindings which are just as important. closest is Milton Keynes, only a couple of hours away. might have to do that cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted September 12, 2007 Author Share Posted September 12, 2007 Cool, quite a few boarders on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted September 12, 2007 Author Share Posted September 12, 2007 closest is Milton Keynes, only a couple of hours away. might have to do that cheers Nice 1, defintely give the Bataleon boads a try, you'll love them - They actually make the art of boarding easier!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted September 12, 2007 Author Share Posted September 12, 2007 Off to whsitler again in feb my fav resort still looking for a place out there as for board choice I'd never ride anything but a Ride DH now but having said that I have been riding for 12 years bit stiff for the learner. Lucky git! I'd love to go to Whistler! Ride DH, is this a point you nose down hill / carving type board? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieren1234 Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Quality Snowboard Equipment - Boards, Boots und Bindings - Top - Laminat ( COEX FOIL ) - Triax - Glass - Full Woodcore - Tip to Tail - Steel Edge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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