Wednesday, November 30, 2005

    Burton Custom


    Don't try to slap labels like freestyler or freerider on guys like Marcus Egge or Dave Downing. It just don't work. Whether they are dropping 60 footers or just freeriding with friends, they prefer the performance, versatility of the Customs. Carbon I-Beam construction for dynamic pop, solid edge power. Stable with a moderate sidecut for technical kicker sessions. Starring the speed of Le Mans, the power of Shaft, the style of Bond.

    Board type:

    Freeride, Freestyle
    Lengths:
    144, 148, 152, 156, 160, 164, 169
    Sidecut:
    6.77, 7.22, 7.68, 8.08, 8.38, 8.59, 8.84
    Edge:
    1090, 1130, 1170, 1210, 1245, 1280, 1320
    Waist:
    235, 239, 244, 248, 249, 250, 250

    View manufacturer web site

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    Tuesday, November 29, 2005

    Palmer Classic Snowboard

    Designed for all mountain versatilty, the Palmer Classic Snowboard is just that -- Classic. The high-end mulitdirectional prepregs in Palmer's high-performance cap-sidewall construction will go head-to-head with any competitor's board. The classic is the best value on the rack.

    Key Features of the Palmer Classic 161cm Snowboard:
  • Prepreg Fiberglass
  • Vertically Laminated Beech/Poplar/Okume Woodcore
  • Lightweight UHMW plastic Tip and Tail protectors
  • 4400+ Isospeed Base
  • HRC-48 Steel Edges

  • View the Palmer Classic Snowboard website.


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    Top Ten Sources

    Top 10 Sources for Snowsports

    I just received this email today:
    Our editors have selected your newsfeed to be featured in one of our Top 10 Sources sites. You can view the site that features your site by clicking here:
    http://Snowsports.TopTenSources.com/TopTenSources/
    I clicked on the link and couldn't find Snow Extreme Blog yet so I guess it just takes some time to be listed.

    I'll have an on the subject post later on today for you all continuing with our information from the Top 10 Snowboards post.

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    Monday, November 28, 2005

    Palmer Honey Circle Snowboard


    The unique 3D circle woodcore with Nomex honeycomb in tip and tail delivering quick board response and easy, forgiving handling. Multidirectional prepreg laminates and sophisticated cap-sidewall sandwich construction add solid edge feel and stability at all speeds.

    Features:
    - 3D Circle Construction
    - Honeycomb technology with lighter swingweight

    Palmer Snowboards are the biggest rage in the snowboard industry. They are made with the highest quality materials and have been proven to be the longest lasting Snowboard available today.


    View the Palmer Honey Circle Snowboard website.

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    Friday, November 25, 2005

    Burton Canyon

    The aggressive all-terrain wide board.
    The tried-and-true choice for riders with larger feet, the Canyon™ perfectly blends stability, snap and response in an all-mountain board. Whether floating down a wide-open face or spinning off a handmade hit, the Canyon’s torsionally solid flex and overall tough construction deliver precision performance that’s easy to maneuver, so you’re always in the driver’s seat. With a sintered base, you’ll always lead the pack, even in the sloppiest conditions. As the widest board in our line, the freeride-focused design is reinforced to withstand the increased leverage and torque of larger riders.

    • Sintered Base
    • Lite Triax™ Fiberglass
    • Super Fly® Core
    • Dualzone™ EGD™
    • Even Core Profile
    • GRAPHIC TECH:
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    Wednesday, November 23, 2005

    Salomon Prospect

    Award winning freestyle performance.
    Winning in the Transworld Snowboarding top 10 in 2004 didn’t just happen by accident; the Prospect was born with talent, thus making this board a true freestyle natural. With its fast P-tex 2000 base, lightweight Aspen wood core, and confident building sidewall ABS / rubber construction, the Prospect will make you a standout in any crowd.

    Key Features:
    Core: Aspen Wood Core
    Base: Stone Finish P-TEX 2000 Gallium
    Structure: 4x2 Inserts VSWr Variable Si

    Board Specs:
    Size: 163
    Weight: 3250
    Effective Edge: 1290
    Recommended Stance mm /": 560(22)
    Set back: 10
    Side cut radius: 9.3
    Waist width: 254
    Contact Length: 1260
    Maxi foot size: 295
    Nose width: 297
    Rider height (kg): 70-105
    Rider weight (lbs): 155-231

    Visit the Salomon Prospect website.

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    Tuesday, November 22, 2005

    Snowboard.com Version 2

    For those of you who are members of snowboard.com you would have noticed that version 2.0 of the website has been initiated.

    From what i can tell this should be a vast improvement from the old website. By looking at the design/layout you can tell that these guys have learnt alot from the old snowboard.com website.

    Snowboard.com and the other websites that are in that network (im not sure of them, but i know they exists), are a fantastic meeting place for someone new to the sport or just wanting to chat to other people around the world with the same interests.

    I have just been able to log in for the first time, from what i can tell everything that was on the old site as far as content goes is gone, but it might get uploaded from backups over time.

    Then general feeling from the members is that everyone likes it, well that is what i have read so far anyway.

    Everything just seems easier to use and find. I suggest if you aren't a member you get on and become one now.

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    Friday, November 18, 2005

    Burton Gore Glove

    If you want the luxuries of Gore-Tex but you don't want to drain your wallet on an over-priced pair of gloves, pick up the Burton Men's Gore Glove. Gore-Tex 3L protects your hands from the wind and water, while the removable liner wicks sweat away from your skin. Burton designed the Gore Glove with a gauntlet you can pull over your jacket sleeve to keep snow out. The liner is made from four-way stretch polyester so it'll feel like a second skin. Take them out and set them on the heater to dry while you're eating lunch, or just leave them in your car on warm days. Two durable gloves for the price of one; with this setup you'll be able to ride all season.

    Bottom Line: The last glove you'll ever need.

    Features:
    Material: [Shell] Storm-lite 1.0 E, Gore-Tex 3L insert
    Insulation: Thermacore insulation and fleece insert
    Removable Liner: Yes
    Closure: Nylon webbing and VELCRO
    Gauntlet: Yes
    Google Wipe: Yes
    Nose Wipe: No
    Weight: 11.2oz
    Recommended Use: Snowboarding in all conditions
    Warranty: 1 year

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    Wednesday, November 16, 2005

    SnoBowl™ Black / Gray


    Headed to the mountain for a day of fun? Grab your gear and don’t forget your SnoBowl – 50 ounces of hydration in a low-profile package that can be worn under your jacket. So comfortable, you won’t even realize its there as you carve your way down the mountain or ride up on the lift.

    • Padded harness keeps system comfortable for hours.
    • Our new zip harness design insulates tube and keeps bite valve close for convenient drinking.
    • Low-profile design can be worn over or under a jacket.
    • Insulated reservoir and tube are protected from freeze-up.
    • Includes OMEGA™ Reservoir to make filling fast and easy.

    Capacity: 50 oz (1.5 l)
    Dimensions: 13 in x 11 in x 2 in (330 mm x 280 mm x 51 mm)
    Volume: Cargo – N/A • Total – 91 cu. in. (1.5 l)
    Weight: Empty Reservoir – 0.91 lbs (0.414 kg) • Filled Reservoir – 4.04 lbs (1.54 kg)

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    Tuesday, November 15, 2005

    Top 10 Snowboards

    The top 10 snowboards compiled by epinions.com

    10. Ride Fleetwood

    Brand Ride
    Edge 116, 120, 123, 127
    Lengths 151, 155, 159, 163
    Sidecut 8.0, 8.2, 8.4, 8.6
    Style Freeride
    Waist 26.7, 26.9, 27.3, 27.6
    More Information
    View manufacturer web site

    9. K2 Push Snowboard

    Brand K2
    Style All
    Price 150.00
    Lengths 148, 152, 156, 160
    Sidecut Dual Progressive
    View manufacturer web site

    8. Burton Rush

    Brand Burton
    Edge 120, 124.5, 128
    Lengths 155, 160, 164
    Sidecut 757
    Style Freestyle
    Waist 25.4
    More Information
    View manufacturer web site

    7. Salomon 450 Snowboard

    Brand Salomon
    More Information
    View manufacturer web site

    6. Arbor Freeride

    Brand Arbor
    Edge 118, 117.5, 124, 129, 130
    Lengths 150, 154, 158, 162, 166
    Sidecut 7.6, 8.0, 8.5, 8.5, 8.6
    Style Freeride
    Waist 23.5, 24.9, 25, 25, 25.2
    More Information
    View manufacturer web site

    5. Burton Custom

    Brand Burton
    Edge 1090, 1130, 1170, 1210, 1245, 1280, 1320
    Lengths 144, 148, 152, 156, 160, 164, 169
    Sidecut 6.77, 7.22, 7.68, 8.08, 8.38, 8.59, 8.84
    Style FreerideFreestyle
    Waist 235, 239, 244, 248, 249, 250, 250
    More Information
    View manufacturer web site

    4. Palmer Classic Snowboard

    Brand Palmer
    Edge 1280, 1240, 1200, 1170, 1125
    Lengths 1650, 1610, 1570, 1530, 1470
    Sidecut 9.1, 8.8, 8.4, 8.2, 7.9
    Waist 246.8, 249.0, 247.0, 238.0, 240.0
    More Information
    View manufacturer web site

    3. Palmer Circle Snowboard

    Brand Palmer
    Edge 114, 116, 117.3, 124, 123, 126, 130
    Lengths 149, 152, 154, 158, 160, 162, 167
    Sidecut 8.46, 8.5, 8.8, 8.9, 9, 99.3
    Style FreerideFreestyle
    Waist 24, 24.2, 24.73, 24.63, 25.85, 24.61, 24.8
    More Information
    View manufacturer web site

    2. Burton Canyon

    Brand Burton
    Edge 1215, 1255, 1310, 1360
    Lengths 157, 162, 168, 173
    Sidecut 8.04, 8.4, 8.97, 9.28
    Style FreerideFreestyle
    Waist 265, 268, 270, 272
    More Information
    View manufacturer web site

    1. Salomon Prospect Snowboard

    Brand Salomon
    More Information
    View manufacturer web site

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    Monday, November 14, 2005

    Top 10 Ski Resorts

    Can you work your way through the top 10 ski resorts compiled by askmen.com

    10. Aspen, Colorado, Western United States
    Want to ski with the rich and famous? If yes, then Aspen is the place to be. Aspen is known for its steeps and its four mountains that are not linked. This Colorado ski resort accommodates all by featuring excellent terrain for all skier levels.

    Filled with steeps and bumps, Aspen Mountain has fantastic groomed intermediate runs as well. The mountain is also a great choice for experts, who can access hundreds of acres of terrain off the backside of the mountain. As the resort-of-choice for the "better off," Aspen has a tendency to get slightly expensive.

    9. Cortina, Italy
    Perhaps this is where Alberto 'la bomba' Tomba got his start. Cortina matches any resort in the Alps and served as the host of the Olympic games in 1956. Similar to Zermatt in Switzerland, life revolves around a trafficless street. One of the world's first ski resorts, Cortina is also Italy's most stylish.

    8. Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, Eastern Canada
    French Canadian joie de vivre meets North American service standards. Tremblant, Eastern Canada's best-known resort, has been given a facelift thanks to a $1 billion investment (that's Canadian currency, so roughly $13 American dollars).

    Open since 1939, Tremblant was the first resort to open in Canada and the second in North America. What makes Tremblant even more special is that it is an hour away from Montreal. An alternative would be Mont-Sainte-Anne, which is a nicer mountain and a short trip away from Quebec City, perhaps North America's most historic city as the gateway into the "New World."

    7. Stowe, Vermont, Eastern United States
    One of the most renowned and picturesque ski resorts on the map, Stowe offers traditional New England charm and the biggest vertical drop in the area. Stowe's two ski areas are Mount Mansfield and Spruce Peak.

    The latter actually backs onto Smugglers' Notch's terrain. As a result, Stowe is amongst a handful of American resort that has a lift-link to another resort. Stowe offers over 90 shops and 60 restaurants to make sure that visitors do not trek too far away.

    6. Chamonix Mont-Blanc, France
    Host of the world's first Winter Olympic games in 1924, Chamonix ranks among the elite of contenders for the title of "world's most famous ski resort." Located at the foot of Mont-Blanc, it's the highest peak in the Alps and the second highest in Europe (top elevation 4,810 m/15,771 ft).

    Chamonix Mont-Blanc holds bragging rights both for its lift-served vertical drop of 2807 meters (9209 feet) and for having one of the world's longest runs (Vallée Blanche), at 22 km (13.7 miles).

    5. Banff/Lake Louise, Alberta, Western Canada
    Located in the heart of Canada's Banff National Park, Lake Louise ranks as one of the most scenic mountain resorts in North America, if not the entire world. Banff/Lake Louise has three different ski areas (Mount Norquay/Mystic Ridge, Sunshine Village, and Lake Louise) that are roughly 50 km apart (yes, they use km outside of the US).

    The Insider's Guide to the Best Canadian Skiing has labeled Norquay as "an unforgiving brute legendary for its unrelenting vertical and monster moguls."

    4. Vail, Colorado, Western United States
    Legendary Vail markets itself as "America's favorite resort" and deserves to be ranked amongst the world's top five all-around ski resorts. As the largest single ski area in the United States, Vail offers roughly 5,300 acres of skiable , terrain.

    Let's not forget the fastest high-speed detachable quads on one mountain. No small feat, I'm sure. Vail offers much more with several art galleries, museums, ballooning, dog sledding, ice skating, hockey, snowmobiling, and much more.

    3. Zermatt, Switzerland
    While neighboring Gstaad is one of the world's top resorts with its three five-star hotels and St. Moritz is more popular, most rank Zermatt as Switzerland's top resort. A remarkably peaceful getaway, the village is peaceful thanks to its car-free environment. Amazingly picturesque, Zermatt holds the world's second biggest lift-served vertical drop and receives huge snowfalls thanks to its altitude (and some help from snowmakers on the lower slopes).

    2. Kitzbuhel, Austria
    While St. Anton holds the crown of "Europe's liveliest ski resort," and Innsbruck is home to one of Europe's liveliest and most beautiful cities (the International Olympic Committee must have thought so as well, as the city hosted the Winter Olympics in 1964 and 1976), Kitzbuhel is considered the "Pearl of the Alps" and is the most famous holiday resort in the Austrian Tyrol. This 700-year-old village offers visitors the charm of an alpine village. Skiing began in the winter of 1892.

    1. Whistler/Blackcomb, British Columbia
    These two towering mountains provide the best skiing in North America, with the biggest vertical drop. It's funny what a difference 30 years and $600 million can make. Yet there was not much there but a mountain for courageous hikers.

    Whistler's charming village offers everything snowboarders and skiers crave; cafes, international stores and over 100 restaurants that cater to all tastes including Chinese, French, Greek, Italian, Mediterranean, Mexican, and Thai cuisine.

    Food is key after partaking in the activities that really make Whistler legendary. Whistler quickly rose through the ranks to become one of the strongest contenders for the much-disputed title of "world's greatest ski resort." Over the past decade, Whistler was consistently voted "Best North American Ski Resort" by North Americans. The Japanese repeatedly rank it as their favorite international destination.

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    Thursday, November 10, 2005

    Arosa, Switzerland

    Arosa is located in the alpine heart of canton Graubünden, at the end of the steep Schanfigg Valley. Much of Arosa's charm is its position at the end of a dead-end valley, so there's no noisy through traffic. There's a ban on nighttime driving and a free local bus which helps to maintain Arosa's unhurried, village-like character.

    Vertical Drop: 3000 ft
    Top Elevation: 8707 ft
    Trails: 55
    Terrain: 58% 37% 5%
    Lifts: 16 ( 7 chair lifts 6 surface lifts )
    Cable cars: 3

    Half Pipes: 1
    Terrain parks: 1
    Snowmaking: 11%
    Total X-Country: 25 km
    Restaurants: 50
    Bars: 23
    Information: +41813877020

    Wednesday, November 09, 2005

    Worldcup i.SL Chip CP 13


    The turbocharged version of the i.SL. Equipped with Intelligence Chip Technology and a wider waist width, this ski unites the character of the Worldcup i.SL with an even broader range of uses. Thanks to brand-new Liquidmetal Technology from Head, this ski now boasts even more power and vitality. The performance potential of this model becomes particularly apparent at higher speeds and in icy conditions.


    Details
    Skill: top skiers
    Terrain: racing slopes, steep slopes
    Style: excellent, sophisticated skiing technique
    Speed: superfast
    Length: 150/155/160/165/170
    Radius: 11.0 m/160
    Sidecut: 118/63/101

    Tuesday, November 08, 2005

    Bolle: Scream


    Visit the website

    Specifications:
    • P80 (Anti-Fog)
    • Double Spherical Vented Lens
    • EQUALIZER
    • Air Booster
    • Unique Helmet Compatible System
    • 2 Layer Foam
    • RX Adapter
    I have a pair of Bolle goggles and have had no problems with them at all. They are made from good quality materials and are one of the most comfortable to wear.

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    Friday, November 04, 2005

    Fischer Big Stix 7.6 Railflex System w/FX12 RailFlex2 Binding


    The Fischer Big Stix 7.6 RailFlex2 pairs the Big Stix 7.6 with the FX12 RailFlex2 binding for a smooth riding system. The Big Stix 7.6 has a more fluid, consistent flex and is 21% lighter than its 03-04 predecessor. It is the perfect ski to attack the whole mountain whether on the groomers or in the untracked. The Carbon Fiber Chassis core construction keeps this ski quiet and stable, an advantage over its competitors in the mid-70mm waist category. The FX12 features a diagonal release to efficiently eject you in backward, twisting falls. The mounting plate melds the binding and ski together for a responsive, precise set-up. –Vendor

    Bottom Line:
    These skis and bindings were made for each other, but ultimately made for you.
    RRP: $799.00 USD

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    Thursday, November 03, 2005

    Ride Snowboards: FLT MIG Binding Matte Black


    THE ULTIMATE LIGHTWEIGHT, MOBILITY BINDING

    Truly the epitome of precision mobility, the all-new FLIGHT Mig features Ride's updated Cored Aluminum Fit Base presenting increased flex with the proven strength of our 6061-T6 Aluminum Chassis, and Stance Correct Feather-Back with Carbon Rebound Rods offering lightening-quick response.

    Color: Matte Black
    Sizes:
    Small fits a Men's 7-9 US size boot.
    Medium fits a Men's 9-11 US size boot.
    Large fits a Men's 11-13 US size boot.
    RRP: $289.95 USD
     

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