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I have a Bern helmet and I love it. I also usually wear a helmet, due to you never know what can happen. Even on a bunny slope. The only time I don't is the transfer trail from one side to the other of the resort, but thats because there isn't anywhere to stash it at the bar.
Ours opened up on the same date, but only 2 trails. Killington got in on it early, cant remember the open date but it was a looong time ago. Early November for everyone and mid October for season pass holders.
Frosty you are right on that there isn't any snow yet. We have an accumulation total of 11″, and 7 of that came a month ago and melted. Our resorts, minus Killington, are only 10-15% open, with Killington making snow everywhere enough to be 25-30%. This time last year, I already had about 25 snow days on resort. This year I have zero. Everyone is just about charging full price for very little terrain, so it hasn't been worth it to go. We didn't get our season pass early this year like we have years before, and now we're wondering if we will get it at all. If they are still under 30% open by January 15th, it will be more cost effective to just buy lift tickets.And as for the bungee, the 20ft is highly recommended. We're going to play with it tonight and post some pictures. I'm not sure if it has a break in period or not. But if it does, thJust as an add on to the review from yesterday, the 20ft bungee does indeed stretch easier than the 10 foot, and the release isn't as violent. Also a note, it is going to take 2 people to pull it to any kind of tension for a decent launch on flat ground. I recommend getting the quick release. If you can peek in the bag, check the handle. After some internet research it appears that you really have no idea which handle (there are 2 different ones) or how many you'll get. I see some people get 2 handles with the 20ft package, some don't. Some also get the wakeboard looking handle, and some get the fat strap handle.
+/- 10 is a good start. Really it's what ever is comfortable. If you are truly very comfortable at +/- 15 then there are some other things that can be tweeked.Just out of curiosity, how did you come up with that mounting number? Is that your natural stance on a snowboard?From the attached pictures, the angle doesn't look as extreme as I thought it would. So that may not be the problem. But when I first started learning, I hadsome wide angles like that and it caused a lot of problems, so I thought it was an avenue worth exploring.As far as the flopping from regular and goofy, you should be stronger on one than the other. That would be the side to try to ride to correct the problems.I wouldn't throw away the ability to ride the other right away though. Practice both. Just dial in your natural position to be completely fluid.
That would be +/- 15. Is that a comfortable riding position? The reason I ask is, that is a bit aggressive. I ride a +8/-11 ish, I'm not sure how accurate the counter is on the binding plates.When I ride at really aggressive angles like that, I can handle riding straight down a run with smaller turns left and right, but when I go to try a longer sweeping curve, as in to go around acorner, I find that my board slides out. Like it can't handle the loss of pressure from my toes or heels from being out too far.And I've ridden Rowan's magne traction board, and find it to be catchy until you get used to it. That could be some of the problem too.Don't worry, we'll figure this out. Frosty is great at these types of deals.
I can't see your picture on the frosty rider facebook page, but I have a few questions of my own.Do you know what edge you're catching? Like front toe, back heel, etc.What are the angles on your bindings? Are they set too aggressively? Ie, -20/+20
Frosty I'm going to have to check out those wireless headphones! I was looking for something like that just the other day for backcountry work. Perfect! And if you need a new helmet, I recommend the Bern ones. They're pretty comfortable, and the way the headphone cord connects to the helmet is through the back of the neck, just side of center. Almost lines up perfectly with the Burton media pocket design. Not so well with Ride's though, but still comfortable.
For me its the built in earphones on my Bern helmet. They keep my ears warm, have decent sound quality, and tune most things on the mountain out except when someone gets really close and almost hits you. I guess that would be my favorite part, if I can hear someone through the music, that means there is about to be a crash. On soft days or low mountain days, just some good ole Sony Studio Pro headphones, $40 at music stores, staples, etc. Perfect sound quality, stays on my head nicely, and keeps my ears warm.
I wasn't trying to catch you assuming Frosty, but thanks for the props anyways. 🙂 The point I was trying to get to, is that when you ride a resort like that, and there are no lift lines, and not many locals, and the place is switching hands, it doesn't take an economist to see that prices are too high.There are 2 sides of that mountain (and i'll get to jay peak sooner or later on this subject). The business side, and the promotional side. The promotional side has it dialed in right. Inviting guests with experience (think pro boarders) and celebrities, doing clinics with pros, helping out in the community with lift tickets for the less fortunate, etc. These are the good sides of the mountain. The bad sides, I believe the upper mountain staff has never been past the base lodge in the winter time. That is just the vibe I get from there. They are the ones with theFrosty I will agree with you 1,000%. And just for record stakes, Stowe does not book up every season… its always bankrupt! Stowe should be the lesson learned. The resort just changed hands, and might even change hands again. Who knows. Sooner or later the corporations that buy the mountain will figure enough is enough and where will the state be? Not many people fly to Vermont to ride Killington, which is sad, but its the truth. Most people link Vermont with Stowe.But back to the point, you are 1,000% right. I don't mind the $13 burger. I really dont. I'm hungry and forgot to bring snacks. Oh and the $4 water? Thats fine too, I'm just too lazy to walk to the water fountain. But $69 lift ticket? Thats silly, especially when you don't groom every day, have a day care, have enough seating for your crowd, have enough terrain for your crowd, etc. Oh and lStowe =$1996.00no summer perks. hopefully you get some. I think its silly. for 2k per person, it should be 365. waterpark, alpine slide, golf, etc. But at Stowe, you don't even get a discount to these things. Oh and the town itself is 20% more expensive just because of the name of it.
