Member cameron

@Skijor AK wrote:

I posted this in a different thread but maybe it would be better to ask here:

I know I am :deadhorse: but I want to be sure! Fitwells are an expensive purchase, after all. How did you all know what size to order from Fitwell?

I would describe my feet as size US 10.75 My actual foot is 283mm (if I measured it accurately)

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@cam_brown__

My current winter camping setup is as follows:

MH Archer 3 person tent. The tent has handled a foot+ of fresh snow without issue. Sleeps two very comfortably, has two vestibules and weighs ~5lbs. Tyvek (water proof) tent footprint.

I upgraded from my thermarest z-pad to an x-therm. I love the x-therm. Warmer and more comfortable for a side…[Read more]

I just received my fitwells today. I ordered them from Todd on March 2nd and they definitely took a little longer to arrive than I anticipated… but I’m pretty stoked on them so far. I’ll try and post beta more once I have a chance to get them on the mountain. These things are bomber!

-Cam

I’m definitely interested… especially if the snow level is low enough for Helens to be a good option.

Last call… Blue bird and a likely temperature inversion on Hood tomorrow (Christmas Eve). I haven’t been up in weeks. Any takers? Lunch at ~9500ft+.

Needle and thread… keep this stitch flowin. #proseShred

I have a pair of driver x size 11.5 that are two years old. Both the Grivel wide universal and Black Diamond’s universal (serac model) have worked well for me. Both are steel crampons and easily fit the boot front and back. My drivers used to be much stiffer in the sole and I even front pointed them without issue. However the boots are now…[Read more]

@Joeyzims wrote:

I’m happy to report that I am not blowing it. I’ve been getting early season POW since Oct.3rd. Getting some! :thumbsup:

Shredder’s! Shred On! Next storm we should have a meeting of the shred heads…. We have a strong Mid Week Split crew this year (Hood River/PDX). I’m stoked to have an ever growing list of strong partners and…

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@Joeyzims wrote:

Dudes! If you haven’t ridden POW yet your blowing it!

I’m happy to report that I am not blowing it. I’ve been getting early season POW since Oct.3rd. Getting some! :thumbsup:

I’m possibly heading up this Sunday. Lots of pow pow to be had… possibly avy conditions as well. Definitely going to be cautious and digging a pit or two. I’ll send you a pm

@q-tip wrote:

Hey Portland chillers- new to backcountry around here, but I’ve been splitting for a year and snowshoeing for several years before, mostly in the Washington cascades. Snows falling and I’m getting stoked, looking to meet some splitboardsplitboard in the area and explore hood. Avi 1, pretty into safety, and got all necessary gear.

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Johan Olofsson’s segment in TB5 (1995) still inspires me to this day. At about 3 minutes in Johan starts the “3000ft of vert around ~50degree in 35 seconds experience”. Johan’s segment in TB5 has shaped my approach to how I read lines and stands the test of time. I don’t care what your front or trailing arm is doing or what kind of…[Read more]

@Jefe009 wrote:

@saign wrote:

Maybe at this years splitfest in pdx we should have a jib contest everyone who enters brings a 6 pack, either winner takes all or if there are enough entrants we could divie up the prizes :guinness:

For sure, I was already thinking hard boot vs. soft boot big air contest, but some jib features would just up the ante……

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@Powder_Rider wrote:

Christoph Benells: My favorite has always been Dirksen’s arm…

Barrows Josh Dirksen knows how to turn.

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Sick style by Dirksen… hanging out with the original Mr Pipeline can only help. Dirksen has a low front arm with the rear arm rudder.

Gerry looking relaxed and poised in…[Read more]

@christoph benells wrote:

It helps me out with jump turns for sure, and in tight situations and on the out track pumping through the woods.

I will challenge any of you in a jib off in my my hard boots and I gaurentee you i will win.

I’m up for some hard booted, fun competition this winter. An evening at ski bowl perhaps? I would love to see some…[Read more]

I had the exact same issue with the DIY kit and Spark Burners. The FAQ on the spark page addresses the Voile factory pucks… not the DIY pucks. Myself and one other person have the same issue with spark bindings and DIY Voile pucks and solved it by purchasing one piece pucks (labeled as “split to solid pucks”) from Chair 2 sports in Washington…[Read more]

Thanks for sharing the stoke. I have a 4 year old son who has been riding sideways for two years so far… Can’t wait to ride with him as he gets bigger and stronger. Being a dad and shredding pow is awesome. Keep up the good stuff.

Thanks for starting this thread Chris… Is that a solid you’re riding at at the bowl?

I need to dig through some old photos and do some scanning or get a friend to hold the camera next season. As I do find myself in the park on occasion.

Does surfing sick waves count as freestyle? Perhaps that should be another thread…

Anyone interested in heading up to Mt Hood tomorrow morning? I’m taking the day off work and hoping to find some good riding conditions. I’m open to location… but so far I’m considering Zig Zag, Meadows (skin from the parking lot) and the North side/Snow Dome/Cooper Spur… I’m open to other suggestions. I’m planning on driving and will supply…[Read more]