Snowboard Destruction.

steveb · Post by **steveb** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 2:22 pm

It appears we will be a little while till the lakes offer good snow conditions.
By way of something to do for amusement I thought I'd offer the chance for an advanced snowboard clinic get together.
A couple of years ago with the changes in design of snowboards the riding methodology was revised and refined by the AASI ( american association of snowboard instructors) My job at Trollhaugen with one other guy ( non kiter) was to train and improve the riding skills of the instructors so they would understand how to really use there boards to their full potential.
We would refine body position,torsional and carving techniques which made them better riders.Depending on the time and people who decide they want to come we may have time to get into tricks and jumping but my main goal would be to refine your general riding and carving skills.
When on the hill 95% of the riders I see don't know how to really ride their boards.
So if you fancy really learning how to ride your snowboard and would be interested in a get together, reply to the post and we'll see what we can get set up in the next week or two.
No charge, just for fun.But you buy your own lift ticket.

NORTHSTAR · Post by **NORTHSTAR** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 3:19 pm

I like snowboard destruction its fun , Steve Ill have to join ya one of these weekends I wonder if I fall in that 95% youll have to be the judge.
Also If anyone is into Jibs we have a down ramp with sevral rails and boxes to hit ,let the destruction begin!!
Steve where are u riding this weekend troll welch?

RobH · Post by **RobH** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 3:20 pm

I agree with Steve, you can tell someone who truley knows the art of carving and riding edge to edge by the tracks they leave in the snow, most boarders on the hill do the side slipping to check and control the speed, its a different feel and a rush to be locked in on edge to edge. I would be glad to help out as well, missing the old days of teaching.

Heads up that cheap lift tickets can be had at Welch this Saturday if you mention the City pages Altitude adjustment party its 10 bucks off lift or half price ticket with a Taco Bell card (free from any Bell - eat at your own risk) when you mention the City pages party.

steveb · Post by **steveb** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 3:40 pm

Well maybe we should try to meet at Welch on Saturday?.

pete168 · Post by **pete168** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 3:54 pm

Mr. Steve,

Count me in! I may even give you a call this week.

RobH · Post by **RobH** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 4:26 pm

Temps are remaining warm, Saturday is calling for wind sun and temps in the 40's. Seems wrong to be on the hill with good winds but will the ice be safe ? Then again Lake Pulaski still has open water if anyone is tempted to break out the dry gear.

Currently Im planning on Welch, The East Challet has a nice tailgating area, outside tables, firepit and typically a grill is available. Not to mention there is a full service bar and food inside the challet - might be a great place to meet mid afternoon - people tend to set up camp behind the bar by the fire pit to enjoy the day when taking breaks from the hill.

steveb · Post by **steveb** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 4:40 pm

I'm guessing but I think the ice maybe iffy by the weekend,obviously I'd prefer to kite but apart from going to the UP we may be SOL , thats why I thought a get together at a resort maybe kind of fun.

NORTHSTAR · Post by **NORTHSTAR** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 5:06 pm

I would bet that u could still ride swede on saturday but u might get wet and need to throw out some logs and build a bridge to the ice then have to ride in wet puddles and soft ice <UHMM I could use my snowboard then I have done that there more than once its a kinda fun riding water and sluchy ice just have to bring dry warm clothes with to change in to.
yea snowboarding sounds more fun!!

tyson · Post by **tyson** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 6:08 pm

sounds like fun steve, i'm down for welch or troll (though i have a season to welch....

) but the soonest ill be able to hit the slopes again is after next monday. finals are killer.

drknap · Post by **drknap** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 6:45 pm

steve
I'm interested and should be able to make it this weekend. Doesn't matter where (although I have a pass at afton). Course if it blows and there is rideable terrain nearby would want to kite.
Kurt

Tighe · Post by **Tighe** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 8:34 pm

I would love to have you teach me a thing or two Steve. I'm sure my stance is all wrong and I'm a very crude carver. Unfortunately this weekend will be crazy for me with Xmas just around the corner. Hopefully we'll be able to do it another time.

esteffen · Post by **esteffen** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 9:49 pm

I would be interested in joining you also. Being relatively new to the area I have no preference on where to go, as the only local hill I have been at is Afton. Just let me know where and when- and how to find you once I am there.

Eric

steveb · Post by **steveb** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 10:44 pm

Bummer Tighe, another day.
What time does everyone want to meet?Is Welch good for everyone or are there votes for another resort.

drknap · Post by **drknap** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 12:18 am

I should be able to make if after 2pm if your thinking Sat. Where is the best riding conditions? Welch is fine but haven't been there this year. I thought Afton was better than trollhagen as of a week ago (rode both within the past 2 weeks). But I suspect much has changed with the warm weather these past few days. Kurt

tyson · Post by **tyson** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 1:57 am

i suppose sat afternoon i might be able to make it down to welch for a few hours...

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 2:45 am

Ya, go to Welch, they have the steep hills open. Looking forward to hanging with you guys!

esteffen · Post by **esteffen** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 2:09 pm

I can make it to welch on saturday. Morning would be better for me, but I can make it anytime.

Eric

pete168 · Post by **pete168** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 3:43 pm

I say, what time do the lifts open????

steveb · Post by **steveb** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 5:24 pm

For me Welch is a haul so if I go there I'd spend the whole day, we could have 2 meeting times one am the other in the afternoon.
Someone who knows the mountain should suggest where we can gather to make sure we can find one another.

Tyson...your and my board did not ship with the others, I don't know what we did to piss em off. They should be here Friday.
If you want to go Welch down I could pick you up in Hudson?.

Cedar is beginning to have the same lookas when the ice comes off in Spring.....

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 8:12 pm

Welch opens at 9:00 on Saturdays. A good spot to meet would be at the back chalet. To get there you enter the ski area and head towards the main chalet then turn left and follow the road to the back chalet. You can purchase lift tickets there too.

Pete

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