Snowboard Addiction Freestyle Lessons Review: Part 1
OK, so I ended up getting SnowboardAddiction’s Freestyle Download. The download covers the same five DVDs that you can buy in physical form, if you prefer: Jumping Vol 1, Jibbing Vol 1, Jumping Vol 2, Jibbing Vol 2 and a Data Disc. There’s a lot of stuff! Between the jumping and jibbing volumes, you get [...]
In Need Of A Clear Out
I was clearing out some stuff from the loft at the weekend, as you do, and then tidying up what was left. This is where we keep all of our snowboarding gear, zipped up inside board bags and cases. It’s easy to get at and it keeps it out of the way. Result. As I [...]
Getting The Right Jacket
I’ve been rocking two jackets over the last few seasons and they’ve both been really good. One is Special Blend, the other is Planet Earth. Prior to these two jackets I wore an excellent Quiksilver jacket; but before that, I had a couple of not so great choices. So what makes a good jacket? The [...]
Spot The Difference?
WordPress. This blog is now being published using WordPress. Ouch. I’d like to say that the migration from Blogger is finished, but it isn’t. I’d like to say that the worst is over, but I don’t think it is. Well, it might be. I think the anxiety, at least, is passing. The frustration is ebbing [...]
Union Contact Bindings: The Straps Don't Work
OK, I’d like to make some separate comments about the performance of these bindings, later. I’ll do that if/when this issue is sorted out. Before that, I’ve got to point out the blatant failure of these bindings: the straps are too long! Both the toe and heel straps do not fit for me. The M/L [...]
Breckenridge 2011
OK, next season is still a long way off; there are probably quite a few hills still getting fresh snow this season. But still, the current feeling for next season is Breck. I’m not quite sure why I’m so set on this destination? My brother returned from a late week in Morzine (a couple of [...]
