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Except I've yet to find a NS at value pricing.

R2, you do realize that people manage to get out all day everyday in far more adverse environments than PA?

I'm looking for torso and spine body armor, but as of yet haven't worn any crash pads. Probably could have saved myself from a few days laying around waiting for the injuries to heal.

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R2, weight is the most important factor. Length becomes a bigger factor when you are concerned with float, fitting in trees, or spinning the board. If you are just carving, match the board to your weight so it flexes properly. Modern snowboard construction is such, if you are just carving it would be pretty unlikely for you to break whatever board you get on.

R2, I don't know what to tell you. You posted up about Flow and Arbor boards. They are just lousy. The burton air is in my opinion substandard because it's not stiff enough to be a cruising board, and a little too expensive for a jib board. I've heard enough bad things about their noodly boards to stay away. You're not the only one who ride in all weather everyday. I hope to be doing what you are when I'm your age. Being a complete cheap skate and needing solid gear because I did ride park, and do ride double diamonds. I can't afford to replace gear mid season if it breaks. I also have to trust gear on must make moves. Bottom line, I'd rather be on a better board than a burton air, even if it's used.

Post a pic of the mess.

Nope. Also they're too tight.

We're different but the same.

Hey guys, I think he gets the point. He doesn't need to be everyone's punching bag.

Burton airs are softer flexing all mountain intro boards. They are the equivalent of the rec. ski. Fine if you are a beginner, not worth the money otherwise. Even a beginner can get used gear for cheaper. And come on, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out if a used board is good or crap. Look for base repair, look for edge repair. Flex the board and feel for stiffness and cracks in the core. Sure you will never know 100% but you can still make a wise decision AND you can get gear for far cheaper that way. The arbor and flow boards are even cheaper than the burton air and you can find them all over the internet for rock bottom prices. I'll just ignore the comments about how much riding we do alone for now.

It may be a little cyclical but... The site doesn't have subforums for mountains that don't have "significant traffic". Get the posts up, get your own sub forum.

Those boards are garbage, and overpriced for the quality. Far better off being a better board used.

Nov 11, be there.

Yes the source is a high level manager in the BB operations crew. He oversees lift, snowmaking, and grooming operations. You guys better get your gear tuned, because come Nov. 11th, we will be sliding some PA slopes.

Mods, add an FAQ with the reason we don't allow mountains named after dressing to have their own forums.

My source says no hot dogs on the official opening day. They are expecting over 1000 skier visits and feel the cost for providing all those hot dogs isn't worth it.

A very good source told me Nov. 11. This is a 100% positive opening date. They will open with 3 trails, and a hike able park. They will open at 3p.m. with 1/2 tickets.

LOL

I've ridden with ankle socks, and know people that ride with no socks. Still, you should probably just get boots that fit.

Well that massive sign is ridiculous but everything else is pretty sweet.

But you are a human being.

That's right. How do you like the school so far?

Well right at this moment I'm in the Lehigh Valley, but I'm in E. burg daily.

Just kidding I'm out for tomorrow.