eternalX Posted October 2, 2006 Posted October 2, 2006 Buying a splitboard this year. Any good advice on where to get a good deal on two? I've got a buddy who is going to get one as well. Pretty sure we're going to get the viole freeride because of the price and I've used one before. Everything online seems to be full-retail. I figure there's got to be some local guy that could swing us a deal on two, don't ya think? Quote
ultragrrl Posted October 3, 2006 Posted October 3, 2006 Wait later in the season (Feb/Mar time frame) and buy them on clearance. You can usually get 40-60% off of retail. That's what I did last year. Sure, you won't have them for early season but there will be tons of splitboarding left. *zoom* Quote
RideT61 Posted October 3, 2006 Posted October 3, 2006 THe late season advice is good. Other than that remember that they are ALL a pain to change modes in. As a result they are great for long climbs and descents but suck for yoyo-ing or touring that involves frequesnt transitions from ski to board mode. Quote
ken4ord Posted October 10, 2006 Posted October 10, 2006 I found once I was proficient at it, it didn't take any longer to switch modes than it took my ski buddies. Damn I miss snow and riding on snow. Quote
jlag Posted October 10, 2006 Posted October 10, 2006 RideT61 is off base, I can change out my Burton split in less than 5 minutes. Piece of cake once you get it down. Practice in your nice warm house before you take it out into the snow. Quote
letsroll Posted October 10, 2006 Posted October 10, 2006 Hope you find a deal. THe more split boarders breaking trail the better. Like Jlag said, practice and you will be fast. Quote
ken4ord Posted October 11, 2006 Posted October 11, 2006 It is really funny how the topic that it takes longer to switch over always comes up. I rarely go out into the mountains race up the hill and immediately switch over to blast down the slope. Most of the time it is nice to switch, grab drink, scope a line out, and munch on something. I guess those exception are when it is plain out misserable up high and/or you got limited day light and want to make it back to the car before night sets in. I guess the other exception is when I am completely stoked to yo-yo the slope that I just rode. Basically I think this argument comes froms those who don't want to try split riding and are struggling to come up with as many excuses as to why they think split riding is a bad idea. Quote
RideT61 Posted October 11, 2006 Posted October 11, 2006 OK, maybe I overstated my case before. I can change modes quickly in my living room or in spring snow conditions but in typical Washington snow I have issues with snow collecting under the flange on the base ring. You guys don't have a problem with this? It isn't like it takes a ton aof time but compared to guys on teles (I may just need to change who I ride with LOL) who just peel off their skins, I take a long time. As for hanging out at the top of a line and not rushing to change modes, I do that after a long skin up, but if I'm just yoyoing on some small ridge, I don't hang out after every lap. Quote
Eerie Posted October 11, 2006 Posted October 11, 2006 yah, while splitboarding I have never once thought to myself "huh, it would be so much better if I were snowshoeing right now" and I pretty much suck ass at switching my shit over to board mode. on the off hand - does anyone know where a backcountry halfpipe is? this is one thing I've missed not going to resorts. Quote
RideT61 Posted October 11, 2006 Posted October 11, 2006 Basically I think this argument comes froms those who don't want to try split riding and are struggling to come up with as many excuses as to why they think split riding is a bad idea. I wasn't arguing against it, just pointing out the problems I have. I love my splitboard and don't think it is a bad idea at all. Once again, we should have a splitboard trip this winter. Maybe we can skin up and ski Silverstar or some other stiff in the Wa. Pass area. Quote
RideT61 Posted October 11, 2006 Posted October 11, 2006 on the off hand - does anyone know where a backcountry halfpipe is? this is one thing I've missed not going to resorts. I'd like to find a good one, it would be good practice for the Legendary Banked Slalom, Quote
TrogdortheBurninator Posted October 11, 2006 Posted October 11, 2006 The only thing thats good practice for bank slalom is building up your quads or riding the bank slalom course. The course is easy, it is just a matter of enduracnce if you can push it the whole way. Quote
Sol Posted October 11, 2006 Posted October 11, 2006 OK, maybe I overstated my case before. I can change modes quickly in my living room or in spring snow conditions but in typical Washington snow I have issues with snow collecting under the flange on the base ring. You guys don't have a problem with this? spray your shit with wd40 about every 5 trips out, works great. my whole mission on the way up is to beat my tele friends so i can switch over faster, then laugh and give them shit for being slow. Quote
Sol Posted October 11, 2006 Posted October 11, 2006 on the off hand - does anyone know where a backcountry halfpipe is? this is one thing I've missed not going to resorts. there is an easily accessible natural halfpipe way skier's right on swift creek below huntoon ridge at baker. best one i've found out of bounds in the baker area. there is a ton of natural halpipes on mt hood, ecspecially at meadows. the PNW has such killer terrain! Quote
RideT61 Posted October 11, 2006 Posted October 11, 2006 my whole mission on the way up is to beat my tele friends so i can switch over faster, then laugh and give them shit for being slow. One thing is certain, those tele guys can NEVER keep up on the way down. Quote
Eerie Posted October 11, 2006 Posted October 11, 2006 LBS - no idea, struck out 3 times trying to get lottery ticket. Done with that now. I'm liking the idea of doing some WA Pass area splitting. Never been up there before and am very interested. Is this an early season thing to do? Baker? never go there unless it is the real Mt.Baker - even then I'm huffin 2stroke not boarding. Guess I'll have to talk my riding buds into spending a day building some walls and hits on our current favorite runs. Quote
ken4ord Posted October 12, 2006 Posted October 12, 2006 Once again, we should have a splitboard trip this winter. Maybe we can skin up and ski Silverstar or some other stiff in the Wa. Pass area. At $2200 minimum to get back to Seattle, I don't think it will happen for me. One thing is certain, those tele guys can NEVER keep up on the way down. For the most part, though I been out with some pinheads that ride really fast Quote
crackers Posted October 12, 2006 Posted October 12, 2006 OK, maybe I overstated my case before. I can change modes quickly in my living room or in spring snow conditions but in typical Washington snow I have issues with snow collecting under the flange on the base ring. You guys don't have a problem with this? spray your shit with wd40 about every 5 trips out, works great. my whole mission on the way up is to beat my tele friends so i can switch over faster, then laugh and give them shit for being slow. May I suggest armorall? It lasts longer than the WB40, stays on the board better and works better. Any silicone based car wax does wonders for me... When i knew what snow was, it would take me less than 3 minutes to swap, and my tele friends would still be gasping for breathe when I was ready to go... Quote
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