Recent content by Fancy_Latte

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    Porch Pirates

    Got a package stolen by some loser on a bicycle. Fortunately he's stupid enough to live in my neighbourhood. Genuinely looking for ideas for a bit of payback. I've had my car keyed and packages stolen before, and I feel I've reached a bit of a boiling point. I'd like something that wouldn't...
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    Solo Travel to Sunshine Village tips??

    Hey all, I've totally missed my ski season due to school, and was planning to take a trip to sunshine village AB end of April-ish. Does anyone have any tips on good sites to book a stay/flight? I've never done this stuff before so pretty clueless on being smart about planning. I'll be...
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    Artificial Turf Speed

    I'm curious how much artificial grass compares to real snow? Half as fast?
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    DIY Snowskate Stomppad?

    Hey fellas I recently found an old rubbish snowskate and figured why not break it out at the skatepark this winter? Anyone have some ideas for a good diy stomppad for the top. Its only got foam rn which is super slippery. Grip tape doesn't fair well in snow either I think so I need some...
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    Ottawa In September

    Hey figured id throw a thread up to see if anyones posted in Ottawa? I'm moving up this fall for school and entirely clueless about the area
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    Repairable Boot Wear And Tear

    I'm wondering if anyone has some general advice on what kinds of boot damage signals the end of a boot's life (unrepairable) I don't want to be caught mid season needing a new boot, and would rather pre-emptively purchase one during a summer sale. I'm just unsure what type of damage to look...
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    Dins for butters

    im about 160lb, 5,9" I think my skis are like 178 I currently have both forward and backward pressure set to 6 had some nasty double ejects with nose butters today, and was wondering if I should crank it up/what to
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    What Kneepads

    Could someone help me find a decent pair? Mine keep sliding down my little knees. I was looking for something that would cover the sides of the knees too.
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    Sw 270s help

    I'll have to post a vid but does anyone have any tips for sw 2s on quarters? thats it thats the thread
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    Winter Ski Drop In Help?

    I wanted a few professional opinions on my design for a winter ski drop in. Ive got a tiny and flat backyard and wanted to build something easy to assemble disassemble, using as little material as possible, and thought up this My goal was to use as little wood as possible, as it will be...
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    Attn Ontario

    Whats up guys? I'm aware this is regionals but I know they aren't active and all. I recently came across a huge load of scrap pvc at my workplace, and was looking for anyone who has some land to set this stuff up or store it at least. I live in Barrie and don't have much storage, so I figured...
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    Ski Waxing Setup

    Mine consists of newspaper, a few stacked 2x4s and back pain cause I do it on the floor. What does yours consist of? Tips? I'm considering building this thing:https://www.rei.com/blog/snowsports/diy-how-to-build-a-portable-ski-or-snowboard-waxing-table as I have little storage space, and...
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    Quarantine Art Thread?

    Hey all, Wondering if there are any active skier artists around this site. I have felt a fair amount of stress regarding EI, jobs, school, and whatnot this week, and have come back to art, which is a great way to loosen up and forget our current reality. In this thread, I figured why not post...
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    Ontario

    I know this is regionals but they are long dead Anyone know any hills still open/cool with hiking Im looking to set up some pvc rails otherwise hmu if you are interested in some end of season goofing
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    General distinction between a woman's and man's park ski?

    I was looking around and noticed an obvious price difference. Are they designed to be less durable, take less weight, or just have a fabulous topsheet?
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