Posted July 12, 2015 This is a thread dedicated to snowsports, but mainly skiing and snowboarding. Even if you're not into that stuff, have a read! You might just get a new hobby! Skiiers, snowboarders, welcome to the chalet! Grab a beer, take a seat and let's talk about snowsports! This thread is for discussion about skiing, snowboarding, and maybe some other snowsports, anyone here a snowmobiler? Here you can also discuss gear, how your trip/day rippin' up the snow went, post your videos and more! Instruction and coaching for improving can also be had here. For skiiers, @AlexStriz can most likely help with improving your skiing, he's a pro! @upliftsleet1974 can help with snowboarding, with 8 years of snowboarding and 2 years of skiing experience up his sleeve I'm sure he can help! Even though us skiiers and snowboarders are a pretty cruisy bunch, ground rules do have to be established to help prevent bad stuff... 1. Don't be a fanboy. Respect each other and their opinions and don't bash on them! 2. Don't bash on another's choice of snowsport! Don't talk s*** about skiiers, snowboarders; and skiiers, don't do it to snowboarders! 3. Have fun! At the end of the day we just love going up mountains and tearing up the snow and having fun! People I think should be tagged: @Jaybird, @AlexStriz, @upliftsleet1974. Fortnightly Discussion Topic: Show us your edits! capodacqua smoothpolished wiyat silverberry infrigidate racily inexhalable CPU: Intel i5 4570 | Cooler: Cooler Master TPC 812 | Motherboard: ASUS H87M-PRO | RAM: G.Skill 16GB (4x4GB) @ 1600MHZ | Storage: OCZ ARC 100 480GB, WD Caviar Black 2TB, Caviar Blue 1TB | GPU: Gigabyte GTX 970 | ODD: ASUS BC-12D2HT BR Reader | PSU: Cooler Master V650 | Display: LG IPS234 | Keyboard: Logitech G710+ | Mouse: Logitech G602 | Audio: Logitech Z506 & Audio Technica M50X | My machine: https://nz.pcpartpicker.com/b/JoJMy dream machine | Ski & Snowboard Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 12, 2015 Author My skis are the Elan Amphibio 78 Ti Fusion in 160cm length. Only used for half of 1 season These are weird because these have specifically made left and right sides, and also they use the Amphibio profile. The Amphibio profile has rocker on the outside side and camber on the inside side. It gives easy turning and edge grip at the same time. capodacqua smoothpolished wiyat silverberry infrigidate racily inexhalable CPU: Intel i5 4570 | Cooler: Cooler Master TPC 812 | Motherboard: ASUS H87M-PRO | RAM: G.Skill 16GB (4x4GB) @ 1600MHZ | Storage: OCZ ARC 100 480GB, WD Caviar Black 2TB, Caviar Blue 1TB | GPU: Gigabyte GTX 970 | ODD: ASUS BC-12D2HT BR Reader | PSU: Cooler Master V650 | Display: LG IPS234 | Keyboard: Logitech G710+ | Mouse: Logitech G602 | Audio: Logitech Z506 & Audio Technica M50X | My machine: https://nz.pcpartpicker.com/b/JoJMy dream machine | Ski & Snowboard Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 12, 2015 Cool I always wanted to try it but i never had the opportunity to do it and I dont want to learn it in some random ski hall ;/ but Great to see stuff like this in the OT section The Y.E.T.I. is in progress?Whaaat? (modding aproach&build log)->http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/355618-project-yeti-first-build/ [READ THE COC BEFORE POSTING][Check twice cut once][NZXT rules:D][Dremel is Love Dremel is Life][COOKIES ARE GREAT][LOGIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 12, 2015 I would love to go snowboarding but I would just plant my face on a tree and most likely break something so I'll pass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 12, 2015 I really like the 2012 rossignal S3. I should have bought a set but I didn't have the expendable cash at the time. CM Storm Switch Tester MOD (In-Progress) - http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/409147-cm-storm-switch-tester-macro-mod/ Ammo Can Speaker 02 (Completed) - http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/283826-ammo-can-speakers-02/ A/B Switch V 0.5 (Completed) - http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/362417-ab-switch-v0 Build 01 - The Life of a Prodigy - http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/13103-build-01-the-life-of-a-prodigy/ Build 02 - Silent Server 3000 - http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/116670-build-02-silent-server-3000/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 12, 2015 Just saying i have snowboarded once and my legs hurt worse than after a 10k run. Geez they should tell people that stuff, also lessons way expensive. Lots of fun though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 18, 2015 Hey guys, I am going snowboarding in a months time and I have never done it before. Could you possibly give me any tips for not being a total failure? @upliftsleet1974 the op of this thread apparently said you are really good at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted July 18, 2015 Fortnightly Discussion Topic: Show us your skiis or snowboards! That moment when you try to take a pic of all your skis, but they don't fit into one pic Here are some pics of my family's 'quiver' taken a few years ago. Sorry for potato quality. We've gotten maybe 15 or so more pairs of skis since then. And sold a few. Humble tuning bench. And some more skis to the far right Also, thanks for the kind words @ZacDaMan72 I done been through a whole lot. Trial, tribulations, but I know God - Kendrick Lamar I question your mother's upbringing if you don't like me - Action Bronson You apocalyptic dingleberry - James 'Captain Slow' May Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted August 13, 2015 Author That moment when you try to take a pic of all your skis, but they don't fit into one pic Here are some pics of my family's 'quiver' taken a few years ago. Sorry for potato quality. We've gotten maybe 15 or so more pairs of skis since then. And sold a few. Humble tuning bench. And some more skis to the far right Also, thanks for the kind words @ZacDaMan72 Awh dude what a mean quiver! capodacqua smoothpolished wiyat silverberry infrigidate racily inexhalable CPU: Intel i5 4570 | Cooler: Cooler Master TPC 812 | Motherboard: ASUS H87M-PRO | RAM: G.Skill 16GB (4x4GB) @ 1600MHZ | Storage: OCZ ARC 100 480GB, WD Caviar Black 2TB, Caviar Blue 1TB | GPU: Gigabyte GTX 970 | ODD: ASUS BC-12D2HT BR Reader | PSU: Cooler Master V650 | Display: LG IPS234 | Keyboard: Logitech G710+ | Mouse: Logitech G602 | Audio: Logitech Z506 & Audio Technica M50X | My machine: https://nz.pcpartpicker.com/b/JoJMy dream machine | Ski & Snowboard Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted August 28, 2015 Author Went skiing last weekend capodacqua smoothpolished wiyat silverberry infrigidate racily inexhalable CPU: Intel i5 4570 | Cooler: Cooler Master TPC 812 | Motherboard: ASUS H87M-PRO | RAM: G.Skill 16GB (4x4GB) @ 1600MHZ | Storage: OCZ ARC 100 480GB, WD Caviar Black 2TB, Caviar Blue 1TB | GPU: Gigabyte GTX 970 | ODD: ASUS BC-12D2HT BR Reader | PSU: Cooler Master V650 | Display: LG IPS234 | Keyboard: Logitech G710+ | Mouse: Logitech G602 | Audio: Logitech Z506 & Audio Technica M50X | My machine: https://nz.pcpartpicker.com/b/JoJMy dream machine | Ski & Snowboard Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted August 28, 2015 I have a few more months of waiting. I got this board late in the season last year and was only able to ride it a handful of times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted August 28, 2015 I've never had any top of the line gear, but I certainly love skiing. I've been skiing since I was really young. So far my biggest trips have been to Whistler, BC, Canada, and Big Sky, Montana, US. Whistler: Big Sky: I can't wait for winter ._. AMD A8-5500•••ASUS GTX 660•••MSI MS-7778 Mobo•••2x4GB DDR3 RAM•••CoolerMaster v550 Semi-Modular PSU•••1.5TB HDD•256GB Samsung 850 Evo SSD•••Optical Drive•••Phanteks Enthoo Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted August 30, 2015 Author I've never had any top of the line gear, but I certainly love skiing. I've been skiing since I was really young. So far my biggest trips have been to Whistler, BC, Canada, and Big Sky, Montana, US. Whistler: Big Sky: I can't wait for winter I sooooo want to go there and to colorado! Maybe get lessons from @AlexStriz when in colorado? capodacqua smoothpolished wiyat silverberry infrigidate racily inexhalable CPU: Intel i5 4570 | Cooler: Cooler Master TPC 812 | Motherboard: ASUS H87M-PRO | RAM: G.Skill 16GB (4x4GB) @ 1600MHZ | Storage: OCZ ARC 100 480GB, WD Caviar Black 2TB, Caviar Blue 1TB | GPU: Gigabyte GTX 970 | ODD: ASUS BC-12D2HT BR Reader | PSU: Cooler Master V650 | Display: LG IPS234 | Keyboard: Logitech G710+ | Mouse: Logitech G602 | Audio: Logitech Z506 & Audio Technica M50X | My machine: https://nz.pcpartpicker.com/b/JoJMy dream machine | Ski & Snowboard Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted August 30, 2015 Oh I am so exited for winter. I am I weird for wanting snow when I am in the Mediterranean? sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted August 30, 2015 I downhill and Nordic ski. Tip: Don't go over sledding jumps on Nordic skis n0ah1897, on 05 Mar 2014 - 2:08 PM, said: "Computers are like girls. It's whats in the inside that matters. I don't know about you, but I like my girls like I like my cases. Just as beautiful on the inside as the outside." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted August 30, 2015 I am by no means a pro skier, but it sure pisses off the locals when I go down the double blacks on rental skis after growing up in the Caribbean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted August 31, 2015 I am by no means a pro skier, but it sure pisses off the locals when I go down the double blacks on rental skis after growing up in the Caribbean. Does it piss them off because you are so bad? Jk, so true some of locals can be such snobs. sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted August 31, 2015 used to snowboard, broke both femur bones and stopped. (also quit drumming because of that) so hows everone else's chipper day? x'D Watch out for each other. Love everyone and forgive everyone, including yourself. Forgive your anger, forgive your guilt. Your shame. Your sadness. Embrace and open up your love, your joy, your truth, and most especially your heart. -Jim Hensen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted August 31, 2015 Does it piss them off because you are so bad? Jk, so true some of locals can be such snobs. They like to defend their natural turf, they hate sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 16, 2015 Author Did the North Island Secondary Schools Ski Competition... @AlexStriz track was soooo rutted it by my run it was so hard to get an edge! album here: http://imgur.com/a/BVlQC capodacqua smoothpolished wiyat silverberry infrigidate racily inexhalable CPU: Intel i5 4570 | Cooler: Cooler Master TPC 812 | Motherboard: ASUS H87M-PRO | RAM: G.Skill 16GB (4x4GB) @ 1600MHZ | Storage: OCZ ARC 100 480GB, WD Caviar Black 2TB, Caviar Blue 1TB | GPU: Gigabyte GTX 970 | ODD: ASUS BC-12D2HT BR Reader | PSU: Cooler Master V650 | Display: LG IPS234 | Keyboard: Logitech G710+ | Mouse: Logitech G602 | Audio: Logitech Z506 & Audio Technica M50X | My machine: https://nz.pcpartpicker.com/b/JoJMy dream machine | Ski & Snowboard Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted January 14, 2016 Author It's winter now up north so how's it? capodacqua smoothpolished wiyat silverberry infrigidate racily inexhalable CPU: Intel i5 4570 | Cooler: Cooler Master TPC 812 | Motherboard: ASUS H87M-PRO | RAM: G.Skill 16GB (4x4GB) @ 1600MHZ | Storage: OCZ ARC 100 480GB, WD Caviar Black 2TB, Caviar Blue 1TB | GPU: Gigabyte GTX 970 | ODD: ASUS BC-12D2HT BR Reader | PSU: Cooler Master V650 | Display: LG IPS234 | Keyboard: Logitech G710+ | Mouse: Logitech G602 | Audio: Logitech Z506 & Audio Technica M50X | My machine: https://nz.pcpartpicker.com/b/JoJMy dream machine | Ski & Snowboard Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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