rollcall...snowboarding...you know who you are.
10-24-2007, 08:50 AM
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yeah i drove around the lot for like 30 mins once.
On the rack, i dunno about splitter........but i rec. getting the little tab dealio to raise it if u dont want ur roof all fooked up.
I went over 100 with 4 boards up top never had a problem even in extreme wind. However once I left my board on the rack without clamping the rack back down, i saw it like a mile later luckily and it hadn't falled yet. whew.
On the rack, i dunno about splitter........but i rec. getting the little tab dealio to raise it if u dont want ur roof all fooked up.
I went over 100 with 4 boards up top never had a problem even in extreme wind. However once I left my board on the rack without clamping the rack back down, i saw it like a mile later luckily and it hadn't falled yet. whew.
thanks for the input guys - i'm going to grab one and try it out.
10-24-2007, 11:25 AM
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aww! 06STi we hafta go mtn biking together! ive been to Mammoth and Whistler...but ive heard Northstar and Mammoth have both gotten a lot better.
i heard Northstar has an "a-line" style trail with like 40 tabletops? and irrigated i think, hope to see cool pics and vids!
awesome you get to ride with snow all around you too.
i heard Northstar has an "a-line" style trail with like 40 tabletops? and irrigated i think, hope to see cool pics and vids!
awesome you get to ride with snow all around you too.
Did Northstar and Mammoth this year and can't wait to go back. I even picked up a VPFree just for shuttle and resort riding. Good stuff!
SRIC MBC! https://www.i-club.com/forums/meetings-events-group-streaking-118/sric-mountain-bike-crew-117847/
10-24-2007, 11:40 AM
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yeah i drove around the lot for like 30 mins once.
On the rack, i dunno about splitter........but i rec. getting the little tab dealio to raise it if u dont want ur roof all fooked up.
I went over 100 with 4 boards up top never had a problem even in extreme wind. However once I left my board on the rack without clamping the rack back down, i saw it like a mile later luckily and it hadn't falled yet. whew.
On the rack, i dunno about splitter........but i rec. getting the little tab dealio to raise it if u dont want ur roof all fooked up.
I went over 100 with 4 boards up top never had a problem even in extreme wind. However once I left my board on the rack without clamping the rack back down, i saw it like a mile later luckily and it hadn't falled yet. whew.
10-24-2007, 09:08 PM
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+1 to this! they never care if you mash around the frozen lot. kinda fun in the wrx!
hey, not to hijack this thread, but this would be a good place to ask a relevant q...
anyone have the Thule rack with the air splitter? i just put my rack and it's pretty noisy at highway speeds (droning noise, mostly).
is the air splitter worth it?
hey, not to hijack this thread, but this would be a good place to ask a relevant q...
anyone have the Thule rack with the air splitter? i just put my rack and it's pretty noisy at highway speeds (droning noise, mostly).
is the air splitter worth it?
10-24-2007, 11:22 PM
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Yikes! This is how I initially read it! Sheesh, Ray! Have you no compassion?!? 
Luckily, I slowed my roll & got what ya actually wrote.
Back in the day... probably the start of my 3rd season... just after making the left outta Northstar to head back to Truckee, some nimrod didn't have his gear secured. What a crazy scene to be cruising along to see a snowboard get airborne off the top of some fool's SUV, go whirling overhead, and then tumbling passed us well-beyond the shoulder. Fortunately I wasn't following too closely, but it was just NUTS to witness that.
Luckily, I slowed my roll & got what ya actually wrote.Back in the day... probably the start of my 3rd season... just after making the left outta Northstar to head back to Truckee, some nimrod didn't have his gear secured. What a crazy scene to be cruising along to see a snowboard get airborne off the top of some fool's SUV, go whirling overhead, and then tumbling passed us well-beyond the shoulder. Fortunately I wasn't following too closely, but it was just NUTS to witness that.
10-25-2007, 12:06 PM
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Bay Area Snow Show in San Jose
'Bout damn time they updated their website to give the full low-down!!!
http://bayareasnowshow.com/bay_area.html
Most folks that go to these expos just wanna know what the lift voucher is all about, so here it is...
Also, I recall a ways back that there was talk of getting a group together to make a trip to the slopes and using this ticket deal for just that. Now that we've got the dates that are valid, let's hear your thoughts on when? & where?
Based on the dates alone, the week of 07 Jan - 11 Jan [option B] sounds good for a couple reasons. We should have decent coverage by then, meaning more of the mtn will be available (as opposed to going at the start of the season as in option A). Also, I know a buncha folks are students, so it'll either be the start of the quarter (it may be time for midterms during option C) or it'll still be winter break btwn semesters.
I can't really say where yet. I just want a place with the most variety of terrain open. Most of the spots valid for that week are good, imho. Each have their pros & cons. I've ridden all except Diamond Peak.
So let's see what y'all think.
As visions of snow-bunnies danced in their heads...
http://bayareasnowshow.com/bay_area.html
Most folks that go to these expos just wanna know what the lift voucher is all about, so here it is...
FREE SuperLift™ TICKET WORTH $74.00 MAXIMUM VALUE!
Included with each regular paid admission is a Bay Area exclusive! This is a SuperLift Ticket™ program with the following eleven (11) Northern California resorts: Alpine Meadows, Bear Valley, Dodge Ridge, Diamond Peak Resort, Heavenly, Homewood, Kirkwood, Mt. Rose, Northstar-At-Tahoe, Sierra-At-Tahoe and Sierra Summit. Plus, exclusive retail bonus offers from Any Mountain store locations throughout the Bay Area. Some restrictions apply.
The SuperLiftTicket™ card entitles the person whose name appears on the front to One (1) Free Lift Ticket from category A or B or C.
A) Any Day from 2007 Winter Season Open to December 14, 2007
Diamond Peak OR Dodge Ridge OR Heavenly OR Kirkwood OR Mt. Rose OR
Northstar-at-Tahoe OR Sierra-at-Tahoe OR Sierra Summit
B) Monday-Friday, January 7 to 11, 2008
Alpine Meadows OR Bear Valley OR Diamond Peak OR Dodge Ridge OR Homewood OR Northstar-at-Tahoe OR Sierra-at-Tahoe
C) Monday-Friday, January 28 to February 01, 2008
Bear Valley OR Diamond Peak OR Dodge Ridge OR Homewood OR Sierra Summit
SUPER LIFT TICKET™ OFFER DETAILS: A SuperLiftTicket™ card will be issued to you in exchange for your Show Admission Ticket at the 2007 Bay Area Ski & Snowboard Show™ only. It entitles the person whose name appears on the Show Admission Ticket to One (1) Free Lift Ticket from category A OR B OR C. SuperLiftTicket™ card must be presented at Participating Resorts Lift Ticket window. Valid photo ID required. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. No Cash Value. Non Transferable. Valid only for the 2007/2008 winter Season.
Included with each regular paid admission is a Bay Area exclusive! This is a SuperLift Ticket™ program with the following eleven (11) Northern California resorts: Alpine Meadows, Bear Valley, Dodge Ridge, Diamond Peak Resort, Heavenly, Homewood, Kirkwood, Mt. Rose, Northstar-At-Tahoe, Sierra-At-Tahoe and Sierra Summit. Plus, exclusive retail bonus offers from Any Mountain store locations throughout the Bay Area. Some restrictions apply.
The SuperLiftTicket™ card entitles the person whose name appears on the front to One (1) Free Lift Ticket from category A or B or C.
A) Any Day from 2007 Winter Season Open to December 14, 2007
Diamond Peak OR Dodge Ridge OR Heavenly OR Kirkwood OR Mt. Rose OR
Northstar-at-Tahoe OR Sierra-at-Tahoe OR Sierra Summit
B) Monday-Friday, January 7 to 11, 2008
Alpine Meadows OR Bear Valley OR Diamond Peak OR Dodge Ridge OR Homewood OR Northstar-at-Tahoe OR Sierra-at-Tahoe
C) Monday-Friday, January 28 to February 01, 2008
Bear Valley OR Diamond Peak OR Dodge Ridge OR Homewood OR Sierra Summit
SUPER LIFT TICKET™ OFFER DETAILS: A SuperLiftTicket™ card will be issued to you in exchange for your Show Admission Ticket at the 2007 Bay Area Ski & Snowboard Show™ only. It entitles the person whose name appears on the Show Admission Ticket to One (1) Free Lift Ticket from category A OR B OR C. SuperLiftTicket™ card must be presented at Participating Resorts Lift Ticket window. Valid photo ID required. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer. No Cash Value. Non Transferable. Valid only for the 2007/2008 winter Season.
Also, I recall a ways back that there was talk of getting a group together to make a trip to the slopes and using this ticket deal for just that. Now that we've got the dates that are valid, let's hear your thoughts on when? & where?
Based on the dates alone, the week of 07 Jan - 11 Jan [option B] sounds good for a couple reasons. We should have decent coverage by then, meaning more of the mtn will be available (as opposed to going at the start of the season as in option A). Also, I know a buncha folks are students, so it'll either be the start of the quarter (it may be time for midterms during option C) or it'll still be winter break btwn semesters.
I can't really say where yet. I just want a place with the most variety of terrain open. Most of the spots valid for that week are good, imho. Each have their pros & cons. I've ridden all except Diamond Peak.
So let's see what y'all think.
As visions of snow-bunnies danced in their heads...
Last edited by boardoholic; 10-25-2007 at 12:10 PM. Reason: added footnote in ticket deal
10-25-2007, 11:57 PM
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for those that have gone to tahoe for many years, what does thanksgiving normally look like? we're planning a trip to heavenly thanksgiving but if there is not much snow that might get scrapped. think it's worth it to go around that time?
10-26-2007, 12:06 AM
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If there is even enough snow...I did Heavenly last season around Christmas, like the 29th or so, only 6 lifts open...i figured that would be enough...NOT...basically 2 runs to choose from, no room for carving...and skipatrol would threaten you if you went too fast. So be careful and make sure that there are enough lifts open by Thanksgiving.
Heavenly is good for non-holidays HAHA their lines move fast though, and lots of lifts and acres to spread everyone out.
Heavenly is so convenient now, being close to town and the gondola that goes into town, you might be better off picking any other resort to have less crowds
Heavenly is good for non-holidays HAHA their lines move fast though, and lots of lifts and acres to spread everyone out.
Heavenly is so convenient now, being close to town and the gondola that goes into town, you might be better off picking any other resort to have less crowds
10-26-2007, 12:21 AM
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If your trip in w/ family, y'all are better off maybe driving down the coast to Monterey/Carmel, maybe Big Sur. But again, keep your eye & ears peeled for conditions up there as soon as we start getting more precip, or temps stay cool enuff to make snow. Hope this helps, bruddah.
10-26-2007, 10:08 AM
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planning around snow weekends in CA is useless...better luck playing the lotto. good luck though
10-26-2007, 11:35 AM
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It'd work better if you had your project done. My best friend is coming into town this weekend, but I have some time free while he attends a wedding in the Napa Valley. I'm leading him to Trinity, then sending him over the mountain to his wedding, then have ~5 hrs. to come on over and "mentor"...