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[OFFICIAL] 2007 Skiiers & Snowboarders Thread (pg. 60)
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| steven-neil |
| quote: | Originally posted by dj tek
LOL.. yeah man, grillin and all that too ! nice avatar ~ i didnt know you was a beckam fan...lol:tongue3 |
ur the funniest little mexican i ever met |
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| 1drp4fn |
| -To anyone who helped on any advice for Whistler, B.C. nitelife thread, just got back froma sick week rippin it up in B.C...best skiing of my life, great time at nite too...thanks a whole lot!!! :tongue3 |
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| DigitalReason7 |
| quote: | Originally posted by kid nyce
for beginners I usually recommend anything in their price range, but becareful, this equipment can get pricey!
The first two things to get are snow pants and a snow jacket. You want to make sure you are warm when you go out there.
For equipment, you're best bet is to go into a ski shop and ask for their recommendation. I'd say pretty much anything that will last you 2 seasons worth of riding. That's usually the life span of some of the equipment if not more than 2. |
| quote: | Originally posted by trunks1022
burton vapor
burton c-60
burton sl-9
j/k
kidnyce's explanation is pretty good... if you really really want to stick with snowboarding, i would suggest getting an intermediate board so that your skills grow with it. shorter boards are easier to turn, longer boards are a little more stable at high speeds. boots, do you want something stiff or soft with support? make sure that the boots really hug your feet when you buy. and try try try everything. and bindings, those can be ultra responsive, or soft and mellow when you ride. |
| quote: | Originally posted by jerZ07002
You might want to wait on purchasing equipment; there are places that let you rent equipment for the entire season. Find out if you really like it enough to spend $700+ on the setup. I just spent 850 (450 board + 200 bindings + 200 boots), on a set up this season (not including an extra 350 on outerwear), so its definately a costly endeavor. Also you should be absolutely sure what kind of riding you want to do so that you can purchase the right board. Renting for the season gives you the chance to find out what you like before you drop a G on this sport.
Back to the point, regardless of what anyone says, burton is not the best equipment. Don't listen to the burton whores, its the easy choice because its the most highly advertised equipment. Burton also makes tooooo many models (27 mens models), as a result none of the boards really stand out. Although the boards are quality, they are not worth the money you're going to spend. The high price for some of burtons equipment is due in part to the high cost of producing a sale (advertising) not the superior quality. If you really want to purchase a board and are looking for a freestyle board, go with the Ride DH. Everyone who knows their will tell you that the DH is HOT. I can't really recommend for other styles because i'm a straight up park rat, except when i'm out west, but the freestyle boards work just fine in bowls and steeps. |
thanks for the help guys, i really appreciate it. i already have my snow gear so im good on that for now. and i know the equipment is pricey, im just starting to look into it so i have an idea of what im looking at. you kno...gettin some opinions. |
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| jerZ07002 |
| quote: | Originally posted by 1drp4fn
-To anyone who helped on any advice for Whistler, B.C. nitelife thread, just got back froma sick week rippin it up in B.C...best skiing of my life, great time at nite too...thanks a whole lot!!! :tongue3 |
How was the new symphony express?? I can't wait to get out there in march and rip up the new terrain. |
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| 1drp4fn |
| The symphony express was pretty tight, def some nice glade runs but at the time the snow was not nearly as nice as the Seventh Heaven lift area...but all in all no complaints |
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| kid nyce |
i think i'll plan on doing whistler next season, maybe early like Jan 08.
question - i was thinking about doing a week and a half out in BC, do you think thats too much time and I'll get bored (not likely but you never know) of the mountain? i mean i want the rest days in between here and there and maybe do some snow mobiling or ecco ziptrek tours.
also in terms of staying, probably looking at flying into seattle then driving up and renting a cabin, what areas do you recommend in whistler to find a cabin to rent? I was looking at upper village but if anyone has a better recommendation, i'd appreciate it! |
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| trunks1022 |
| quote: | Originally posted by kid nyce
i think i'll plan on doing whistler next season, maybe early like Jan 08.
question - i was thinking about doing a week and a half out in BC, do you think thats too much time and I'll get bored (not likely but you never know) of the mountain? i mean i want the rest days in between here and there and maybe do some snow mobiling or ecco ziptrek tours.
also in terms of staying, probably looking at flying into seattle then driving up and renting a cabin, what areas do you recommend in whistler to find a cabin to rent? I was looking at upper village but if anyone has a better recommendation, i'd appreciate it! |
10 days = go broke |
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| jerZ07002 |
| quote: | Originally posted by kid nyce
i think i'll plan on doing whistler next season, maybe early like Jan 08.
question - i was thinking about doing a week and a half out in BC, do you think thats too much time and I'll get bored (not likely but you never know) of the mountain? i mean i want the rest days in between here and there and maybe do some snow mobiling or ecco ziptrek tours.
also in terms of staying, probably looking at flying into seattle then driving up and renting a cabin, what areas do you recommend in whistler to find a cabin to rent? I was looking at upper village but if anyone has a better recommendation, i'd appreciate it! |
The mountains are so big that you could spend two weeks and not hit all of the areas. If you have the cash definately do the week and a half. There is also so much to do off the mountain you shouldn't get bored.
My recommendations are:
- Definately spend a day or two doing backcountry. You can access backcountry at the top of blackcomb and ride back down to the lift line, its a pretty unique setup. You still have to hike, but only half way up the mountain.
- if you have the cash and the balls, do some heli boarding. It's absolutely worth every cent (or should i say hundreds of dollars).
- If you are going with at least 3 people definately fly into seattle. The flights are about 200 dollars cheaper so it pays when you have 3 people. With only 2 people the 400 you save on the airfare wouldn't really be worth it because of the extra time and gas. Plus you can hit up mount baker.
- As far as renting a place, you're probably better off renting a condo. Most of the rental units in whistler are either hotels or privately owned condos. The privately owned condos are extremely nice and very well kept. When people purchase the condos they have to agree to rent through a management company. Because of this situation the condo developments are run like hotels. You will probably even have housekeeping.
As far which part to stay at, you want to be near the village. The actual village has a lot going on: bars, restaurants, nightclubs, shops, etc... Being in the village (or north village) is cool because you can get plastered at one of the many bars and walk 5 - 10 minutes back to you condo. Also, the gondolas going to whistler and blackcomb both start at the village. The only real drawback to the village is that the rate is higher and there are more hotels. Don't worry about parking your car, everyplace has a parking garage, although check to see if it's included.
A nice place where i like to stay is at the north village. Its only a few minutes walk from the village and but has tons of condo units and is much cheaper. The supermarket, mcdonalds, dominos, 7eleven, and the liquor store are all in a square in the north village. I'm staying in the north village again in march.
I wouldn't really recommend the upper village unless you really want to be away from everything. Its kind of a hike to the village if you're looking to go out (and driving around the village isn't really a great option as free parking is sparse, except in the market in north village). Another, and more serious problem is that you always have to start the day out on blackcomb mountain. You would have to go up either the magic chair or wizard express chair and take a trip down some pretty crappy flat trails to get to the village and the whistler gondola.
A good site to check rentals is www.whistler.com. The prices aren't as bad as they look once you convert to USD and realize that you're getting a condo with a kitchen and not some ty studio hotel room.
Also, when you book don't mention how many people you're actually going with because they charge extra per person.
I definately recommend it. Just make sure you bring a load of money; You will definately spend over a thousand dollars in a week. If you're into boarding as much as it appears from this thread, you wouldn't regret a second you spend there. You should also check out Utah. Its cheaper, closer, and has comparable terrain; however, the mountains don't have the vertical, variety, and the nightlife sux!!!! |
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| kid nyce |
| btw i hit utah last year =) thanks for the info though |
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| kid nyce |
Well at the gym this morning I had thought up some more questions...lol
first, dont take this the wrong way (and i'm sure everyone is different), i don't really know how to say it otherwise but you don't need to 'sell' me on going to whistler lol, I've travelled plenty to know the basics about stuff. I'm asking because i want the detail detail lol not the general im a tourist what should i do info, but the details as where I should stay in relation to the things I want to do. Fully aware of the village and I NEVER EVER rent from the resort, that's the route most go and end up paying top-dollar. I book through www.vrbo.com, you should check it out =)
Anyways, like I said I want the details, which glades to hit, which had the best natural terrain for us to chill/film at, what is hikeable, how is the back country and how easy is it to get lost? How is riding the trees out there, are they dense, are they sparse, hows the pow (wet/dry).
Nightlife, can I drive to vancouver and back in 1 day, whats the fastest route, any recommendations in vancouver to party, to smoke, to chill. Any good steak houses? restaurant recommendations?
You know the real stuff I can't find online or through someone elses comments. I ask because it seems you have been to whistler enough to know the nity-grity and thats the stuff i need to be informed about.
As per where to stay, money isn't an issue. My range I'm looking at an 8 person cabin (we'll rent 2 SUVs), situated in an area that is close to where everything is happening, far enough away to have some piece and quiet at night (some seclusion is always nice), close enough to hit the lifts, and not further than having to drive EVERYWHERE. Driving I don't mind, just if we could walk it I'd prefer that. Whats the DUI out there? Say I'm out drinking and I need to drive back, of course the standard rule is don't do it, but can I be safe enough to say oh it's about a 10min drive back I don't need to worry? What about parking by the bars? No free parking you say, is there municipals? lots?
Food - what type of food do they have? is there chain restaurants? home-style mom-n-pop diners? on-the-go waffle haus, fast food, etc?
LOL ok I realize I asked for a lot and I don't expect you to answer everything, but these are the type of things I'd like to know about and not generally be 'sold' on going there because as any of us in this thread I'm already sold on riding the mountain, I want to know about the stay and what will maximize my chilling experience.
Appreciate it and hope you didn't take me the wrong way. |
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| Miss Bliss |
| quote: | Originally posted by kid nyce
Well at the gym this morning I had thought up some more questions...lol
first, dont take this the wrong way (and i'm sure everyone is different), i don't really know how to say it otherwise but you don't need to 'sell' me on going to whistler lol, I've travelled plenty to know the basics about stuff. I'm asking because i want the detail detail lol not the general im a tourist what should i do info, but the details as where I should stay in relation to the things I want to do. Fully aware of the village and I NEVER EVER rent from the resort, that's the route most go and end up paying top-dollar. I book through www.vrbo.com, you should check it out =)
Anyways, like I said I want the details, which glades to hit, which had the best natural terrain for us to chill/film at, what is hikeable, how is the back country and how easy is it to get lost? How is riding the trees out there, are they dense, are they sparse, hows the pow (wet/dry).
Nightlife, can I drive to vancouver and back in 1 day, whats the fastest route, any recommendations in vancouver to party, to smoke, to chill. Any good steak houses? restaurant recommendations?
You know the real stuff I can't find online or through someone elses comments. I ask because it seems you have been to whistler enough to know the nity-grity and thats the stuff i need to be informed about.
As per where to stay, money isn't an issue. My range I'm looking at an 8 person cabin (we'll rent 2 SUVs), situated in an area that is close to where everything is happening, far enough away to have some piece and quiet at night (some seclusion is always nice), close enough to hit the lifts, and not further than having to drive EVERYWHERE. Driving I don't mind, just if we could walk it I'd prefer that. Whats the DUI out there? Say I'm out drinking and I need to drive back, of course the standard rule is don't do it, but can I be safe enough to say oh it's about a 10min drive back I don't need to worry? What about parking by the bars? No free parking you say, is there municipals? lots?
Food - what type of food do they have? is there chain restaurants? home-style mom-n-pop diners? on-the-go waffle haus, fast food, etc?
LOL ok I realize I asked for a lot and I don't expect you to answer everything, but these are the type of things I'd like to know about and not generally be 'sold' on going there because as any of us in this thread I'm already sold on riding the mountain, I want to know about the stay and what will maximize my chilling experience.
Appreciate it and hope you didn't take me the wrong way. |
About the DUI lol.. really it's ok - fingers crossed I'll be there right with you and you can check that one off your list, I'll drive LOL
any news about Poconos? |
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| kid nyce |
| quote: | Originally posted by Miss Bliss
About the DUI lol.. really it's ok - fingers crossed I'll be there right with you and you can check that one off your list, I'll drive LOL
any news about Poconos? |
no news about poconos
yea you can drive you have the government ID...she's a spy everyone - i swear she took me to white salmon government camp..i was scared for my life, it looked like some staged 'town' that was built just to be there for show, meanwhile some area51 type was going on |
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