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#257752 - Wed Feb 06 2008 10:26 AM Split Board or Snowshoes?
stillnoprogress Offline
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In my experience showshoes have been pretty much as fast as skins uphill until you have to start going down small downhills or flats. Does anyone have anyone have anything good or bad to say re the burton or voile system vs snowshoes? Heading to Whistler next week and was going to look for a deal on a Prior but haven't convinced myself that it's worth the expense. Also does anyone have a view on skins vs snowshoes from a safety perspective? Any feedback appreciated...

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#257754 - Wed Feb 06 2008 10:37 AM Re: Split Board or Snowshoes? [Re: stillnoprogress]
Kumapix Offline
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I think I know you ;\)
do you ride a 160 supermodel? :P

this is the thread you want to read:
http://www.snowjapanforums.com/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/105004/fpart/1

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#257758 - Wed Feb 06 2008 10:43 AM Re: Split Board or Snowshoes? [Re: Kumapix]
Oyuki kigan Offline
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If you wanna check out prior, visit their warehouse in Whis and see if they have any demos and stuff on sale. They always have a few discounted sticks there.
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#257776 - Wed Feb 06 2008 12:12 PM Re: Split Board or Snowshoes? [Re: Oyuki kigan]
stillnoprogress Offline
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thanks kuma... had tried a search earlier but to no avail. yep i know u and thanks for the DVD. doesn't make my top 5 but a very funny film.

Oyuki - good advise... much appreciated

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#257785 - Wed Feb 06 2008 12:56 PM Re: Split Board or Snowshoes? [Re: stillnoprogress]
Kumapix Offline
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stillnoprogress turn on your pm's

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#257788 - Wed Feb 06 2008 01:23 PM Re: Split Board or Snowshoes? [Re: Kumapix]
stillnoprogress Offline
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i don't think i can -- i haven't posted enough yet. i am a mere amoeba in the SnowJapan forum kingdom w/ my measly 19 posts.

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#257803 - Wed Feb 06 2008 02:12 PM Re: Split Board or Snowshoes? [Re: stillnoprogress]
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did you check in your preferences if 'accept pm's' is turned on?

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#257849 - Wed Feb 06 2008 04:03 PM Re: Split Board or Snowshoes? [Re: Kumapix]
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stillnoprogress, I have turned on PMs for your account.

Asking us by contacting us directly is always the easiest and fastest way to get our attention.

Thanks!

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#258001 - Thu Feb 07 2008 11:14 AM Re: Split Board or Snowshoes? [Re: SJForums]
stillnoprogress Offline
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Registered: Tue Dec 25 2007
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many thanks...

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#260810 - Mon Feb 25 2008 04:40 PM Re: Split Board or Snowshoes? [Re: stillnoprogress]
Big Dogg Offline
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Registered: Sat Dec 02 2006
Posts: 41
Loc: Nagano City
Hey guys
It doesn't look like this topic was going anywhere BUT if you're interested in learning a little about splitboards. I just posted some videos on youtube. just go to the youtube page, then search for "gaperann" (my username). The videos are Splitboard 1, 2, and 3. Watch them in order. Only like 60 seconds each - basically showing how easy it is to use.

I made it to advertise the board I'm selling. Please see the "Classifieds (Gear)" forum and look under "1. Burton Split Board AND 2. Surf board FOR SALE!!!!"
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#260985 - Tue Feb 26 2008 03:06 PM Re: Split Board or Snowshoes? [Re: Big Dogg]
Ewok 2 Offline
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Loc: Forest Moon of Endor
just watched the video of Splitboard 1, 2, and 3 =)
thanks for sharing Big Dogg

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