Buy Snowboards

Posts Tagged ‘mountain’

Mountain resorts are catering to kids
Young skiers used to be an afterthought at many winter resorts. Not anymore.

Read more on St. Louis Post-Dispatch

No early opening on Aspen Mountain
ASPEN — Aspen Mountain won’t open early this season, Aspen Skiing Co. spokesman Jeff Hanle said Wednesday. Company officials pondered the possibility of opening Saturday, but ruled against it.

Read more on The Aspen Times

About: Chicks Who Carve, snowboard women’s is the one place on the world wide web where lady snowboarders can come together, talk, share, play, sell, have fun and buy the top products for the best prices. Snow conditions, news, blogs, videos, reviews, etc. can all be viewed at http://www.snowboardwomens.com . Its a place for all ladies to chill and learn about the great sport of snowboarding and become active in the community. Best of yet, they can find the best prices and the best gear…at the same time. Join the email list and get coupons that don’t get you deals but steals! Visit Chicks Who Carve, snowboard women’s and get everything you need for the whole season from snowboards to jackets to wax. Now hit the slopes….

         What size board do you intending on buying or what size board do you own? Do you just get any board based on how cool it looks? I hope not. I wouldn’t think you’d go out and get a board that’s two feet over your head nor a board thats below your waste, am I right? You already know some type of range that is reasonable but did you know that even a few inches will make a huge difference and for some experts just a few millimeters means either have a good day of shredding or a not so good one…

 First of all, you need to know a little bit about yourself, you need to know what’s comfortable and reasonable. Another great idea is to know a little bit about how a snowboard is designed and it’s aerodynamics. I would suggest doing just a tiny bit of further research and just looking at the basics of how a snowboard is designed. It might really help you on selecting a board and what style board would work for you. There are three major skill level: beginner, intermediate and advanced/expert. All levels may require a different type, style and size board. The length of your board is so important! It can’t be stressed enough, because if you have the wrong size then it’ll be you who will be stressin’ on the mountain. We don’t want that, now do we?

         If you have a long board, thats fine! We’re talking about a longer board than you need, thats not always the best….If its too long, than it will be so much harder to turn and carve, not too mention stopping. Oh my! It will be a learning curve to go over jumps again because the board might be heavier and it will be lengthier. On the plus side it is a tad bit more stable, but the point isn’t to be stable all your snowboarding life. The point of it is too fall, learn from it and get back up.

         If your board is too short, your weight might be too much for it and your board might get out of control. You literally might spin out of control. If its not incredibly short but still short it will be much easier to turn, spin, jump and control but you still may not have total control of the board at times.

Some people actually prefer slightly shorter or longer boards, its a personal preference. *TIP*– Try renting boards before you buy a new one or your first one.  Its worth the money to rent and find a length that you enjoy and can handle before you buy one that may not work…at all.

         Boards just don’t go by length, they go by level, weight, style, design, flexibility, material, price and width. Yes, width is another great contributing factor. Have you ever tried snowboarding on a ski? Maybe but I don’t think it works out to good. Huh? If your boots hang off your board too much, you may be in some trouble. Your boots will get stuck in the snow and it will be hard to carve and turn as your toes will dig into the snow. If you’re a heavier person, getting a wider board will benefit you also. *TIP*–If you already own a board and your boots hang off a little more than you like, try adjusting the angle of your boots.

         *TIP*–Usually the more expensive the board, the higher quality. Don’t get the cheap ones just because of their price. Usually for a little more money, the board you’ll get will go the extra mile for you.

So What’s My Size?

                  The size of your board depends on your height and weight. Most people depend just on your weight but it should be around your nose in height also. Snowboards go by centimeters. It really depends on feel and there’s no definite answer. All I can say is that YOU NEED to make sure it is the right size for you, check out some sizing charts or even a snowboard calculator (they help, they put all kinds of factors into it so you can get a good size board).

So in Conclusion:

-  Snowboards depend on weight and height and its important to talk to a professional to get the right size for you

-  If a board is too tall or too short, snowboarding won’t be in your favor.

-  If you just want to ride down the mountain with some speed, a tad bit longer board would be best.

-  A tad bit shorter board will be best if you want to do tricks.

-  Get a wider board if you have big feet or if you are a heavier person.

-  Get the right size so instead of falling down the mountain you can carve down it with ease!!

Thanks for reading, we hope you know now that getting the right size is so important. I wouldn’t use my kid sisters’ board. We suggest that you visit http://www.snowboardwomens.com to read reviews and have some fun. The reviews on them might help you pick one out. Also just for reading this we’re going to tell you a secret on how to become the best snowboarder in the world. Yes you’re going to have to pull your wallet out, BUT it will do SO many favors in return. Are you ready? Okay here is the link, http://cwc12.matt4444.hop.clickbank.net/ Also if you join the emailing list, we can suggest products that would be just for you, give you exclusive reviews, coupons, info on the latest gear and sales. We hope you visit Chicks Who Carve, snowboard women’s and realize the joy that snowboarding brings. And always remember….hey chicks….start carving!!

**We encourage you to watch in HQ, as it makes for a much better viewing experience**

Early March 2009

Los Badicales join forces with Powder Mountain Catskiing (http://powdermountaincatskiing.com ) once more for 3 days of unforgettable powder.
Not far from Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Canada in the Coast Mountain backcountry.

Big thanks to all of the PMC crew including Gordon, Don, and Ken; Our guides Nick, Jeff, and Simon; Our drivers Bailey, Pete, and Steve, and Mike the photographer. Also thanks to Miss Powder Mountain, Kate.

All of the footage was shot using my VIO POV helmet cam.

Sorry for the overexposed part around 3:30…I suppose the sun was too bright for the camera to capture a clear image.

The song is “God moving over the face of the waters” by Moby.

We’re already counting down until next season!

Duration : 0:6:54

Read the rest of this entry »

http://headtripcameras.com — Bluebird day after a 4′ storm. 2,000′ vertical descent- skier’s left of “The Hose” in the Sherwins Mountain Range in Mammoth Lakes, CA. I was strapped into my Burton Fish, wearing my GoPro HERO Helmet Camera- which i also sell & rent in town- check out http://headtripcameras.com

Duration : 0:3:39

Read the rest of this entry »

and this is my super-advanced “look like a rookie” routine. ;-D

Duration : 0:11:0

Read the rest of this entry »

Late February, 2008
Los Badicales go snowboarding in the Canadian backcountry. Not too far from Whistler, we went with Powder Mountain Catskiing for an incredible adventure ( http://powdermountaincatskiing.com/ ). Six of Los Badicales, plus a few other snowboarders and skiers (from London and from New Zealand) joined our guides, Nick and Mac, plus Angel the photographer and Bailey the driver for a day of unforgettable powder.

I filmed all of the footage using my V.I.O. POV1 helmet cam.

The music is from the “The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly” score composed by Ennio Morricone. The song is “The Trio (main title)”.

Enjoy.

Duration : 0:7:4

Read the rest of this entry »

This is my NITRO 181 SABER P.O.W. swallowtail snowboard riding into the Canyon from Flower Point. This terrain is an easy off piste hike that leads you into some nice open trees and deep untracked powder. The 22mm lens does no justice to the pitch here. It looks kinda flat on video but this is a pretty good speed for 1.5 feet of heavy powder.

This is my favorite swallowtail out of several different brands. NitroUSA dot com produces these beauties in limited number so if you want one, call your local dealer and order it!

Swallowtail snowboards have been around since 1977 and are designed for use in heavy powder. The swallowtail treats snow as a liquid instead of a solid and the idea was borrowed from surfing. The tail automatically sets the board so you don’t have to lean back in the deep pow. That way you have a more energetic stance and quicker response time. It may seem like a large board but it is a Ferrari in the tight trees and super stable at high speeds. The pointed nose helps keep it on top of the snow as you can see in this video.

Please excuse the compressed video. I’m not too good at making my DV footage look good on youtube’s screwed up format.

Be safe!

Duration : 0:2:47

Read the rest of this entry »

Duke Edukas owner of Surfside Sports shares his vast knowledge of snowboarding to educate consumers on factors relating to purchasing a snowboard.

Duration : 0:2:16

Read the rest of this entry »