Robert2 Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 The rain passed over JF and left before I arrived at 11AM. The lift seats were not soaked.... didn't get me wet wearing plain snowpants. The suface was a bit slushy but very well drained so I found NO hydroplaining. This surface was hard enough to ski without sinking but had enough of a slush give to make edging work. Plenty of of control and great speed all day long. Fog rolled in around 2:30. Very cool to play in the fog. I have a step-in FLOW binding mounted as my rear foot so I never actually had to sit down in the wet snow to strap in. JADIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimeskier Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 Robert2 is spiritual I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRacer Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 You know I love Jf, but I'm not really sure how snow gods come into play with rain and fog. Just sayin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toast21602 Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 do you have one step in and one strap in binding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillycore Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 do you have one step in and one strap in binding? I was wondering the same thing... why not just a pair of flows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 What's it like riding in the fog when you can't see? please tell me you arent serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poconoceancity Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 goldbird... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffy Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Ignore the troll. Thanks for the trip report R2D2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 (edited) Seriously Kyle I am serious When you have the right gear You can make fast passes While the unprepared are Cold wet and in the lodge Most snowboard pants are Made for kids who spend a lot Of time with their butt In the snow If your butt is wet your mountain experience Will not be as good you'll likely have to take Off your pants And put them in front of bathroom Hand dryer then by the Time your pants are dry The hardpack is no longer soft and the Snow is no longer cocaine white Plus the Timmy bus driver has a bowling league At 5:30 and if he misses practice time He won't be the asset his team needs JADIP He's legally blind of course its hard for him to see in the fog. Gss, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiot things I have ever heard. at no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone on this board is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points and may god have mercy on your sole. Edited January 13, 2012 by Kyle 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaperstine Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Thanks for the report, was thinking about getting up there this weekend... Looks like it will be cold enough to make snow for the weekend. And for the record, your reports are pure gold, keep them coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert2 Posted January 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 I was wondering the same thing... why not just a pair of flows? Flow bindings have one strap that covers your whole instep compared to two straps on a standard Burton binding. When you step into the Flow binding you push up against the binding and close the rear trap door and it seems that closing that back door is almost impossible if everything is adjusted to the tightness I need to be in control. So I leave it just tight "enough" to not have to battle with closing it. Any tighter and it would feel as tight as a ski boot. Being that tight would cut off circulation and make cold feet. That sort of leaves it a bit mushy as far as too much flex when actually riding down the hill. BUT THATS OK because the foward foot does ALL the steering when carving and the the rear foot just goes along for the ride for 35 seconds then gets out again. The Burton binding has much better support and control without being crushing tight because it is two straps and there is a rotation adjustment on the back support so its more tailored fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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