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Forum: Snowboarding January 19th 07, 09:34 PM Posted to rec.skiing.snowboard
Replies: 0
Views: 2,806
Posted By Jrobb
I want a do it all kind of...

freeride board for soft boots that can and will be used for riding it
all (carving, steep, speed, deep dumps, and the occasional forray
amongst the trees) which of these three would you recommend?...
Forum: Snowboarding January 10th 07, 06:28 AM Posted to rec.skiing.snowboard
Replies: 7
Views: 4,269
Posted By Jrobb
control with the back leg?

Hey Jay,

Welcome to the addiction.

I would say your first no-no is the way you were riding. You should
have more weight on the front foot than the back for normal groomed
slope riding. Only in...
Forum: Snowboarding December 14th 06, 04:21 AM Posted to rec.skiing.snowboard
Replies: 5
Views: 3,595
Posted By Jrobb
Buying a board for a gift

Your daughter is lucky to have a Dad like you willing to take the time
to research the gift instead of getting a pile of nothing useful like
many others before you.

Good points brought up and I will...
Forum: Snowboarding November 27th 06, 09:59 PM Posted to rec.skiing.snowboard
Replies: 27
Views: 8,061
Posted By Jrobb
super cheap homemade snowboard

Check out Grafsnowboards here at
http://www.grafsnowboards.com/index.php?url=Home

Lots of info on how to make one, probably more info than you need but
they also list suppliers of all materials and...
Forum: Snowboarding November 27th 06, 09:48 PM Posted to rec.skiing.snowboard
Replies: 6
Views: 3,039
Posted By Jrobb
Opinions on softie setup

My .02 the A-Frame is a great freeride board. It kills everywhere but
in deep powder due to it's stiffness, short nose, and narrow width. It
eats ice for breakfast and has amazing edge hold. It's...
Forum: Snowboarding November 16th 06, 08:48 AM Posted to rec.skiing.snowboard
Replies: 3
Views: 2,140
Posted By Jrobb
Where to snowboard in Tahoe if you want to party afterwards?

I ride Kirkwood mostly but when we stay up for the night, we stay in
South Lake. Actually just across from the Gondloa at Heavenly.
Walking distance from the Casinos, and a few pubs...grocery...
Forum: Snowboarding November 16th 06, 03:56 AM Posted to rec.skiing.snowboard
Replies: 27
Views: 8,061
Posted By Jrobb
super cheap homemade snowboard

Beloved Leader wrote:
.

To the OP: please post pictures when you are done. Now I have to
contemplate building a longboard (skate, not surf).

Best wishes to all. Thanks for writing.

I saw...
Forum: Snowboarding November 16th 06, 03:52 AM Posted to rec.skiing.snowboard
Replies: 10
Views: 5,136
Posted By Jrobb
Equipment

wrote:
I need help on choosing a snowboard. I am a beginner to intermediate
rider. I found a K2 Fuse board at the local shop. The guy at the store
recommended me Burton...
Forum: Snowboarding October 31st 06, 05:29 AM Posted to rec.skiing.snowboard
Replies: 5
Views: 3,721
Posted By Jrobb
Tahoe resorts

The links provided should help you out. There are always deals on lift
ticket prices via the local grocery stores, Raley's, Albertson's,
Safeway etc. Or some of the lodging locales will offer stay...
Forum: Snowboarding October 28th 06, 07:14 AM Posted to rec.skiing.snowboard
Replies: 1
Views: 2,475
Posted By Jrobb
Snowboarder Starts New Hardcore Sports Company - Airstoke

soaringstudios_com wrote:
Hello!
I'm excited to announce the arrival of a new hardcore sports company,
"Airstoke!"
The idea is that it is for enthusiasts and admirers of extreme sports,
and...
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