A quote about snowboarding by L. Smith

Chatting on IM with one of my surf buddies this morning and he dropped this nugget of wisdom.

“Snowboarding is fun, but your ass can get wet”

That = pure genius.

Snow in the forecast for Oregon again.  Finally!  Had almost given up hope of ever having a pow day again this winter.  BRING IT ULLR, MY ASS NEEDS TO GET WET!

February 23rd, 2010 | Category: Off-topic | One comment

Posting has been slow

Temporary blog hiatus due to busy schedule…I’ll be back…hopefully winter will still be around, 60+ outside right now!

February 19th, 2010 | Category: Off-topic | 3 comments

2011 and beyond gear previewdictions

Been watching the recaps from SIA from the blogzillas of the snowboard world (yes, Poormansheli was not invited to the Shred Blog Summit 2010…would have gone but couldn’t find jeans tight enough) and having some serious deja vu lately. Quick 2011 tidbits, but, unlike the others, I’m going to give you a quick peek at 2012 and beyond.

2011

The blunt nose
So eighty eight or so two thousand late? Zorlac Metallica (I think that was the skate…) meets snowboard. Some like Salasnek(?) circa 93ish claim better jibbonking, others like Jones Snowboards circa 2011 claim better in pow. I claim that they just look cool, and since that’s all snowboarding is about these days they should increase your steeze-O-meter +100.

Lobacks/nobacks
There’s nothing really to say about these as we all know heelside turns are overrated, and skidding turns underrated.

2012

Two tongue boots
Average steeze becomes megasteeze with the ability to adjust your medial (or is it lateral?) flex independently, and get this it’s done in a new way – with shoelaces. That’s right, no more carpal tunnel annoyance from cranking your Boa AND you now have a reason to rock the latest pro model Shaun White Olympic Edition shoelaces (the last remaining piece of gear that has yet to see a pro model…that is until 2012) times four.

Mambosoks
Expected a rush on the fleece US flag one of these (think post-Whitney National anthem) for the Olympics, but didn’t happen. Somehow with the Oakley Blades/neon allover/Batwaves redux the Mambosok has been neglected. I repeat THE MAMBOSOK HAS YET TO HAVE IT’S 2ND HEY DAY. Well, 2012 will see a righting of that wrong and the ‘sok will be back in full force. We expect the Mambosok to be especially popular at Snoqualmie and Ski Acres…again.

Yes, at one time these were popular and no that is not me

Fun
Early indicators are that fun will be back in vogue for snow season 2012. Kids will stop caring if their boots match their long underwear and whether their pants are tight enough and will instead focus on the mountain scenery and spending time with their friends. Hard to believe, I know, but you heard it here first.

Superearlybonus prediction for 2013: Hard boots and halfpipe, a combo that goes like hookers and blow.

February 12th, 2010 | Tags: , , , | Category: Off-topic | One comment

Deeper Ep. 6

Blanche de Putrey is French for ‘makes your starfish pucker’. First descent, 1978. Second descent…possibly during the filming of this movie. That view looking down at 1:57 in….duuuck fat.

February 11th, 2010 | Tags: , , , | Category: Videos | One comment

Xavier de la Rue killin’ it in ‘Black Winter’

2:44 in…sick

February 8th, 2010 | Tags: , | Category: Videos | One comment

Dear beautiful sunny day,

Please come back again in late April. I mean don’t get me wrong, I like you and all, and while it’s nice to see that the sky is indeed still blue, it’s too soon. It should be 35 and raining in the city. Pouring something fierce. Some real ‘depths of hell, flood stage 11, build an ark’ type chaos. So anyways, GTFO and bring on the snow.

Love always, hugs and kisses,

Me

February 2nd, 2010 | Category: Off-topic | One comment

T. Rice factory split?

(thought I posted this the other day but guess I forgot to hit publish)
Not sure if this is a Lib joke or not, but spotted this pic over at Southofthenorth. The lack of inserts makes me think it’s a joke, though maybe that’s a way (albeit an odd way depending on price) of circumventing the Voile patent fee?

Real or hoax?

UPDATE: Only place online I’ve seen the 2010 (non-Voile predrilled) split is “>US Outdoor Store. Next year’s look like they are drilled AND they’ve been showing them with Karakorum bindings…

February 1st, 2010 | Tags: , | Category: News | 7 comments

BC Coroner’s Review of last winter’s avy fatalaties

You may recall that last winter was brutal for avalanche fatalaties across North America, with BC (and Clemina Creek area) having a particularly ugly season. A recently released report(click for full report in pdf format) by the grimly named BC Coroner’s Service Death Review Panel found that their is a gap between education and application in difficult situations, among other things.

The level of expertise required in order to make safe travel choices in complex terrain and under difficult avalanche conditions was beyond that which could be gained through entry-level recreational avalanche courses

While the report is primarily aimed at snowmobilers, and some of their findings are obvious (i.e. new technology makes it easier for sled n00bs to access terrain outside of their level to ride/comprehend risks), it’s still good stuff to read and have in the back of your mind.

Article on findings from The Province

February 1st, 2010 | Tags: | Category: News | 5 comments