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Besides waxing, general tuning and base texturing will make a difference. Have an experienced professional do the work (local shop or local pro) do it if you are not experienced at this type of thing. They know the right wax mixtures for the snow type, the right base texture for the season, etc.There are also rub-on waxes (paste wax) that are OK. You can use these yourself, application is really easy, but they do not last as long as a hot wax.
Swix Glide Wax – PasteSwix F4 Paste Glide Wax just might save your day. When new snow flies or spring conditions hasomeguy wrote:i am not a big pro but what i do is i:
-lean back on my tail so i am doing a tail press
-and make sure you have speed just like frosty saidNo worries, anyone is allowed to give / get advice here.
Good advice, if you have any pictures, send them to webmaster(at)frostyrider.com
HAVE FUN!
guest wrote:this is kinda off but do you no any good websites to go to buy a board or would it be better to get one at a sporting store. Thanks a lot 😆 😀My two favorites are The_House and DogFunk. I have a page of top-rated online shops here:http://www.frostyrider.com/shops/online_shops.htmIf you have a decent snowboard shop or sporting goods store nearby, they are a good source as well.If you have goggles, take them with you and wear them. If you don’t then buy them. Sunglasses may get you by, but goggles are the best.
Well, keep focused on three things:
1) Speed – You need to keep your speed up since the deep snow will be slowing you WAY down. Carry lots of speed across flat spots and stick to the high-side of trails if you can. That way if you wipe out you have enough downhill to get going again.
2) Keep the nose up – If you let the nose of your board go under it could send you into a cartwheel or serious faceplant. To help, shift your weight from center to 60% towards the back foot. No this is not typically the proper form for hardpack or groomers, but you need to make this adjustment for the deep stuff.
3) Stay base flat – High edge angles (tipping your board way ob edge) is fun for carving on groomed trails, but could cause you to sink in deep or soft snow. Focus on keeping your board flatter for better floatation.
TwiztidRuinz wrote:Frosty wrote:however, you may be re-stoked (consoled) to know that in general the black bases are more durable and FASTER!LMAO ok how does a color make u faster or slower what are you baseing this on??
Hey dude, don’t laugh, just ask. Most boards with black bases (excluding extruded p-tex) contain graphite mixed in to the polyethylene which holds wax better and reduces static while gliding; this, in turn, reduces friction and preserves the base texture for a longer period of time.
Code:TwiztidRuinz wrote:Frosty wrote:however, you may be re-stoked (consoled) to know that in general the black bases are more durable and FASTER!LMAO ok how does a color make u faster or slower what are you baseing this on??
Hey dude, don’t laugh, just ask. Most boards with black bases (excluding extruded p-tex) contain graphite mixed in to the polyethylene which holds wax better and reduces static while gliding; this, in turn, reduces friction and preserves the base texture for a longer period of time.
Code:Rock on with my bad self … Uh, UH ..
Do tha Frosty … uuh
(do tho Frost-o)
[in the background: everybody if you can do the frosty.. ]
Everybody back and forth and side-to-side
Do tha Frosty … uuh
(do tho Frost-o)
Put you feet up on the board
and let is SLIDE!Anything is better than nothing when it comes to eye protection, but goggles offer the best protection AND they help you see better in snowey, glarey, or other low-viz situations.
Protection from what?
– Eyeball sunburn
– Windburn
– Poke-in-the-eye from a putz with a ski pole
– Other stuff tooThere is no way to change the base from black to something graphical 😥 ; however, you may be re-stoked (consoled) to know that in general the black bases are more durable and FASTER!
Stay Cool,
Frosto ManAnywhere from -$x,xxx to $50,000+ a year. Most money comes in in forms of free gear, paid travel expenses, and tax writeoffs; however a LOT of money needs to be spent out of pocket. Even the best pros can goof up, miss a final cut in a competition, and miss out on valuable $$ purse. If you need actual statistical figures, you may want to check in at the IRS.
Yeh, that is a really good one. Expect to fall a LOT, especially during your first season. Well, it is more like ‘plopping over’ than actaully wiping out, although people DO get hurt ALL THE TIME getting off the chair. A lot depends on the type of chair lift you are on. Actually the newer style ‘high speed’ lifts are easier than the old-fashioned ‘double chairs’; however I can tell you a few tips that will help you along.Advice on dismounting the chairlift for snowboarders:
– Check that you have your lift pass and that it is secure.
– Check that you have your leash on your front binding/boot.
– You should be in ‘skating mode’ = front foot strapped in and back foot free.
– Prepare ahead for the dismount. As you approach the next
Whassup Nick!
The great thing about snowboarding is the many different ways to do different things. Jumping is a prime example!
The easiest way is to “Ollie” (formerly known as “snollie”) which can be achieved by just leaping up both legs together OR sk8 style by springing off the tail of the board. Do not think of it as leaning, just pressuring (helps for overall balance).
Of course once you get more advanced, you can take into account the additional factors of combined speed and terrain. For example, dropping a cliff or launching off a mogul do not require the boost of leaping, especially at higher speeds.
Hey Charley. Arkansas has some sweet steep hills. It is a shame they dont get more snow 🙂Well, unfortunately even the most skilled amonst us are going to look retarded their first time out. There is no getting around that really. My advice to you is to get into a lesson. I know the folks at Keystone, CO and their instructors are real pros. It is your choice of a group lesson or a private lesson. Take the level 1 class and look like a retard on the bunny run where it is safest. If you have the boarding crossover skills you claim, you will probably be good to go for the lifts in the afternoon with your buds.
Be sure to check out the run “Schoolmarm” at Keystone mountain. Take the gondola from River Run to the top of the mountain. Exit and head right. It is a green circle “easier”, has excellent pitch and flows from
What seems to be the issue with the deep stuff? What specifically happens? Can you explain a bit more?
Try your best to keep the rail in the middle of your board, especially on a 50/50. If you feel the rail creeping up near the edge, BAIL FROM THE RAIL or CRASH!
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