go back to Szine Newsletter IndexThe Snowboard Szine
Vol. 1, Issue 17
11/15/04
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In This Issue
1. Snowboarding Yesterday in VT
1a. Get in Shape for the Season!
2. NEW Snowboard Registry - Stop Snowboard Crime
3. New Movie on Tour by Teton Gravity Research - FREE TIX
GIVEAWAY
4. Upcoming Articles
5. Rail Jam -
Brookfield, CT this Sunday
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1. Snowboarding Yesterday in VT
I was fortunate enough to get out on the snow yesterday for my first
session of the season. It was the first weekend open for Okemo and
Killington in VT. I rode Okemo.
Plusses of early season riding -
Very little traffic on the way up to VT (but a lot on the way down) Day
lodges at the mtn, rentals, and snowboard shops not crowded
Lower lift ticket prices
Enthusiastic good riders on mtn., maybe more riders than skiers
Look Out For -
Fast aggressive (sometimes careless) riders and skiers whizzing by
Only a handful of trails open
Very hard packed snow late in day
Don't over-do it first day out
It was cold and sunny and we had a blast. I rode pretty hard (for me) and
my quadriceps held up well. I'm glad I had sharp edges, and wax on my deck.
1a. Get in Shape for the Season!
I got in shape for this season with yoga, Pilates, wall sits, and the
help of the new exercise page, designed for snowboarders here on our site.
http://www.snowboardsecrets.com/shapeup.htm
It's by exercise and conditioning experts Jean Sapula and Todd Gerkey.
There are short video clips on this page demonstrating how to do the
exercises properly. You can also navigate there if you're on our home page
http://www.snowboardsecrets.com/.
Just hit "Getting in Shape" on the left navigation bar.
Thanks Todd and Jean for doing a great job on this feature!
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2. NEW Snowboard Registry - Stop Snowboard Crime
I've been so busy adding new features to our Snowboard Websites. I almost
forgot to mention this. We are now ready to debut our free
http://www.SnowboardRegistry.com
And we've already got ACTION!
Sadly yesterday one of our readers' Never Summer board (#144) was
reported missing. You will see it on the registry, marked "MISSING." Here's
how the registry works:
1. Register your board serial number and ID info online at
http://www.SnowboardRegistry.com
2. If your board goes missing, report it to us and we'll post *MISSING*
next to your serial number online. 3. Before you buy a used board check the
Registry to see that it's not a stolen board. 4. If you or anyone find/s a
board, report it to us and we'll try to get it back to its owner.
Any amount of Snowboard Theft is too much. Losing your ride is sad and
expensive.
Join the snowboard community in helping stamp out snowboard crime.
Register your boards ASAP at
http://www.SnowboardRegistry.com
Lock your board when it's out of your sight.
Once your board is gone it's too late for us to help if it wasn't
registered.
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3. New Movie on Tour by Teton Gravity Research - This WEEK!
Teton Gravity Research out of Jackson Hole, WY is the producer of
super-exciting films of skiers, snowboarders and other adrenaline sports-sters
doing unbelievable stuff. "Purveyors of the Inconceivable."
No relation to me, but 2 of the founders are brothers of Big Mountain
Jeremy Jones -
http://www.snowboardsecrets.com/Articles/rossignol_tour_NY.htm
They're on tour now with their latest movie: "Soul Purpose."
Remaining East Coast Dates for the Super Shows - that's the movie, great
music, and party with the jocks - are
Boston - Nov. 18 @The Roxy
NY - Nov. 19 @ Avalon
Philly - Nov. 20 @ The Trocadero
NY -Music by John Browns Body, Dujeous (NYC based) and DJ Sharkey (who
has laid down tracks for Eminem)
DJ music for dancing and lots of product giveaways.
Tickets cheaper if purchased in advance.
The party at Avalon last year was a lot of fun and this will be too!
Details of the above events at http://www.WhatsOnSnow.com/
Find the other tour dates at
http://www.tetongravity.com/ .
Click on "Soul Purpose" and "Tour" for the whole schedule.
Also shows
TONITE Providence, RI - Avon Cinema
Nov. 16 - Northampton, MA - Pearl St. Night Club
ARE YOU PLANNING TO GO TO THE NY SHOW?
If so email me. I have some FREE TICKETS to give away!
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MINI-MALL HERE
Do you Need to Buy Gear this Season?
Or Holiday Presents?
Want to help Support the Szine and Event Calendar and Registry? And get
super-great prices and selection?
SHOP AT THE NEW MINI-MALL AT
http://www.snowboardsecrets.com/shopping.htm
and you are helping to support these sites. THANKS!
(Or go to
www.snowboardsecrets.com and hit
"Shopping"
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4. Upcoming Articles - You can take a sneak peak...
"You Don't Have to Hurt Yourself to Snowboard"
http://www.snowboardsecrets.com/secrets.htm
Speaking of which, I only took one tiny gentle fall yesterday, back onto
my butt. But it was on an icy steep in the shade at the end of the day where
everyone was falling.
And you know what I'm gonna say - I'm glad I was wearing my Azzpadz!
"Rail Riding 101"
http://www.snowboardsecrets.com/tricks.htm
Thanks Jon!
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5. Rail Jam - Brookfield, CT this Sunday
We're stoked for the rail jam in the outdoor skate park in front of Axis
Boardsports in Brookfield, Sunday.
They're starting to bring the Zamboni snow in Wed. for good coverage, and
the rails are coming down from VT. Same ones used in Friday night's City
Center Rail Jam in Burlington. (Ziggy's pictures of the City Center Jam at:
http://www.ziggy-photo.com/VS/SNOW/RS/burton/index.htm
Thanks Ziggy!)
Experienced riders only. Expecting 30 or so contestants. Great prizes -
board, bindings, watches, goody bags to riders. Reg. by phone at 203
775-9393. Starts at 12. Nov. 21
http://www.whatsonsnow.com/ This
will be fun to watch!
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Thanks for reading The Snowboard Szine!
Lauren
Editor -
http://www.SnowBoardSecrets.com
http://www.WhatsonSnow.com
http://www.SnowboardRegistry.com
