2016/2017 Ski and Snowboard Thread

[Redlyne_mr2]

Originally posted by Dave P
Sunshine Today

I was at the top of Standish on Sunday, it was sunny but that damn cold Standish wind was still there even in August!

Thinking about booking Japan again, what a crazy trip that was!

[flipstah]

Japan is $600. Thinking about it

[taemo]

picked up a thule ski/snowboard rack off kijiji yesterday so that I can comfortably fit 4 adults in the WRX, looking forward to winter now!

[Dave P]

[JfuckinC]

If oil wasn't butt fucking my life so bad id be going to Japan again. Had such a great time out there.

[asp integra]

Originally posted by flipstah
Japan is $600. Thinking about it

Only $600 to Japow?

[jacky4566]

Originally posted by asp integra


Only $600 to Japow?

Japow being Sapporo is $700 but yea man. Cheap shit to Japan right now.

http://www.yycdeals.com/calgary-to-t...ncluding-taxes

[Dave P]

For anyone with kids, how young did you start them?

My daughter is turning 3 in Sept, and I am thinking about putting her in lessons this winter.

Was it a waste of time and money, and you wish you waited? Or was it just what your kid needed and haven't stopped since?

[SOAB]

I think you have to judge their physical build. if their legs are strong enough to push out and do the pizza, etc.

my daughter first started when she was 4. she's 6 now and just started doing green runs at the end of last winter.

[googe]

From what many ski instructors have told me, it totally depends on the kid, but 5ish is about what you want to shoot for. Some kids do great earlier, but it's like rolling a dice. Combination of fear, coordination, and ability/attention span to observe and learn from an instructor. It's more about that than the physical aspect. 3 does sound a little young, but it's not unheard of.

[Redlyne_mr2]

I started when I was 2, was "racing" by 4. Its never too early IMO. Look at the Nancy Green program, its pretty awesome.

[ercchry]

Originally posted by SOAB


yeah, no midweek for this guy.

problem with Norquay is that it is farther, and you have to buy a park pass.

we bought the family pass for $599. if we go 4 times, it will have paid for itself. my wife is very happy that we can just head out there for a 3-4 hours, have some fun and leave without feeling like we needed to get our full day in.

No park fees this coming year for the anniversary

[asp integra]

Originally posted by ercchry


No park fees this coming year for the anniversary

I have read conflicting reports on the no park fees thing. I bought a park pass back in march and it expires in March of 2018. When I asked the person at the counter she said its only free to people who buy a yearly pass. (I paid for 1 year and get 1 free) and it sounded like regular day users who buy a single day pass still needed to pay. Then I read later day passes are free. Better of just getting a seasons pass before the end of 2016, and you won't have to pay for a park pass until late 2018.

[flipstah]

Beyond meets should be in order.

To Japan.

[Dave P]

[asp integra]

Anyone getting any new gear for the season?
Im good on the ski front, but looking for new outerwear this season. I am gonna head down and see what Fresh has in for new stuff this year and if there is any nice gear from last year as well.

[lasimmon]

I'd love to get some new gear this year. The guys at Fresh told me prices were gonna ski rocket this year so I should buy last spring. I bought some new outer gear, but not from fresh as they didn't have what I was looking for.

I would like to get a new touring set this year, but I don't know if I can justify the cost.

[flipstah]

Atmosphere has sales for jackets. Arcteryx mmm.

I'm good this season for outerwear, because Helly/Hansen!

[azian.advanced]

Originally posted by asp integra
Anyone getting any new gear for the season?
Im good on the ski front, but looking for new outerwear this season. I am gonna head down and see what Fresh has in for new stuff this year and if there is any nice gear from last year as well.

Managed to find a new, never used Burton Audex Link jacket that came out in 2006/2007.
I've hunted for this jacket for years on eBay.

Also picked up a bigger & wider board from The Source's August summer sale.
I'm going from a 154cm camber to a 162cm wide hybrid.

All I need now are a new set of winter tires.

[googe]

Originally posted by azian.advanced


Managed to find a new, never used Burton Audex Link jacket that came out in 2006/2007.
I've hunted for this jacket for years on eBay.

Also picked up a bigger & wider board from The Source's August summer sale.
I'm going from a 154cm camber to a 162cm wide hybrid.

All I need now are a new set of winter tires.

Why on earth would you want a wide board if you could ride a 154 before?