Official Snowboard Thread

[Kyon]

Choices choices haha, well I can't get socks of Sierra they don't have my size so I might have to get them locally?

Stupid site its like a kid in a candy store dammit!

I just use holeproof explorers that I got from Kmart, they're really really comfortable and do the job.

[wal32r]

The crap thing is theyre more expensive locally lol, the ones i got are size XXL AU$12 a pair

and damn right its a candy store

[Tazz]

Im having the dilemma with what to wear too, not sure to put pants under snowpants or just wear the thermals. the pants im getting are insulated but im still not sure.

If they are insulated you should be cool with just a base layer underneath. Down to -10 you should be fine with a base layer if the pants are insualted. Just don't spend too much time sitting in the snow and you won't have any issues.

But it's all just personal preference really. I prefer to be a little cool temp wise as compared to too hot when I'm out.

[brasher]

booked hotham today, never seen snow before so should be awesome.

August 5th to 10th, hope there is still snow around.

[SfS]

Yeh i'm gee'd up to Brasher, going to NZ for the first time and it'll be the first time out on the snow should be memorible

[Tazz]

should be sweet around then brash

[Instigator]

I've got a couple of pairs of thermals now. Great for the colder days.

Same with socks always worn proper snowboard ones. They have hardly any on Sierra in "normal" sizes atm

August 5th is right in the middle of the peak there's snow up to Sept some years.

We should see mostly fine and cool weather for the remainder of the week and the snowmakers should be blasting away.

Sunday through to Tuesday we should see some light snow on the higher areas around 1600m - possibly lower at times.

The tail of a weak east coast low looks like missing the mountains now thanks to a strong high pressure system next week that should bring mostly fine weather across the opening weekend.

There is a strong cool system that should arrive around the 15th-16th. At this stage it looks like the high above with keep most of it under the mountains meaning only light snowfalls, although it is still possible that the high may weaken slightly over the next week and allow the main front to bring some good snow.

The 18th-21st looks interesting with possible moderate snowfalls. More follow up snow is likely in the last week of June with a good dump on the cards.

[OVTEC]

fuck this thread is bumming me out since I'm missing out on winter since I moved to Japan I'm getting 2 summers in a row.

In regards to thermals I got mine from Kathmandu and they're fine for me, can't wait for winter here in Japan! I have to start making contacts to find students who work at the resorts to get free lift passes haha

[Kyon]

fuck this thread is bumming me out since I'm missing out on winter since I moved to Japan I'm getting 2 summers in a row.

I'd swap places with you in a heartbeat. I hate winter, the only reason I put up with it is because of snowboarding.

[TOU93]

fuck this thread is bumming me out since I'm missing out on winter since I moved to Japan I'm getting 2 summers in a row.

I've done the same but with canada, lucky i also love mtbing so that keeps me entertained till it snows.

[wal32r]

I've already got some katmandu thermals for work ill probably just use them, I have a mate that alternates between canada, US and NZ teaching snowboarding, I envy him lol

[OVTEC]

haha yea I met a few guys like that when I was in NZ, go there to work and snowboard then back to the states or Canada when it's their snow season

[cazSW20]

+1 on dakine gear, my backpack has lasted ages, only issue has been the clip on the waist strap breaking.. althought I'm prety sure I must have stepped on it at some stage in the lift hut etc. The old gloves I had were great in all conditions, hands were never wet at any point either.

+2 On Dakine, all their materials they use are top notch, ive got an '10 Pilot and its a bloody brilliant bag, theres a place for everything. Its got steel cable running through the front of the pag to be used to pull out and wrap around your bindings to carry your board. Theres a strap for a snow shovel too.

Im going to give thin gloves a go this year with my tough goretex mittens, v/high waterproof rating, as opposed to thicker gloves which i need to take off every time i hit the bottom of a run because they drench my hands in sweat.

[Iain]

Has anyone Ride MT Ruapehu ? whats it like?

thinking i might hit it up for 5 days just need your oppinions

[Futile]

Hmm got rang up today and offered free accomodation for opening weekend, which means Im kinda fucked as all my gear is missing except for board, boots and bindings.

Anyone know some good websites to grab some cheaper stuff in aus? Not sierra or the likes cause I have to get this stuff in a weeks time and our local snow places have all upped they're prices to about $500 for just a jacket... dont care if its last years gear.

So stuck right now... :S