Messages posted by : chaletslovakia
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1) Get some base layer clothing. The new generation of thermals, these wick sweat away from the skin whilst retaining heat. You don't want to be without them on a cold, windy day up the hill. Regualr cotton ie vests, t-shirts will get wet with sweat and don't dry efficiently, so they will feel cold and clammy once you've cooled down.
2) Head to a ski shop to buy some armour. For boarding you will want some padded shorts and wrist guards. Also check eBay and suchlike. 3) Snow chains are not required all that often - only during/after big storms. You can buy them for less than 100 Euros. 4) Food ain't cheap anywhere in the Alps. Have you a kitchen in your digs? If not, expect a large restaurant expense bill. |
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If you visit www.snowboardclub.co.uk (sorry j2ski for bad manners) they have a forum called 'no mates' aimed at solos looking to hook up with other people. |
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Get down to Munich and make that your base. The Alps are only half hour away... If you want to go a bit further East (avoiding those Alp prices) then Jasna, Slovakia is the most extensive, before you get to Bulgaria (a long hitch). The train prices in Central Europe are an absolute bargain. |
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I need a new twin tip board. Nearly bought a Bataleon Eviltwin (with triple base - easier for getting away with near misses in rotation) but a mate told me it was rubbish. Now I'm not sure what to get. Size 150ish
I switch ride a lot but am not a huge rail fan. Got a Timeless for fast piste riding - simply need a decent twin for freestyle and teaching. Any thoughts? Anyone had experience with the EvilTwin or other Bataleon TripleBase boards? |
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Flow Bindings are great for quick entry at the top of the run. Until you accidentally step on them (as opposed) to in them. Then it's a major pain... If you really struggle with conventional strap-ins then go for flows. Otherwise strapping in becomes routine and pretty quick. Most boarders progress from Flows once they have become int-adv. I think the response is not as acute as can be with conventional bindings. Not trying to diss the flows at all here - just relaying my experiences. |
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Okay I've got one. Where did chess originate? |
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I spent my first snowboard season at Hunter, NY.... A small hill, but nice and steep. Back in those days a leash was mandatory, snowboarding was outlawed at many resorts (Aspen included) and anyone boarding in Europe had hard boots only.... and the get-up (clobber / gear / clothing) was pretty naff... |
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Don't waste money on lift passes until you are ready. Initially it will be enough to find a small, gentle slope at the bottom of the lifts and hike it (a SHORT distance). Once you have mastered that, get find another bit of easy access slope and repeat. Even though it may not be steeper, it will still be different in subtle ways to the other slope - obstacles, camber, snow condition, width etc... so will need new mastering. Once you've mastered that slop then progress further. Although the lifts look easy to get on/off and the runs look managable from the bottom; it's a different story altogether when you are at the top. Wait until you have exhausted the easy access (free) slopes at the bottom of the hill before venturing upwards. |
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