First bi-deck snowskate session

[chiller]

soreness is normal but don't get hurt.  Steep stuff also depends on snow quality. You want to stay away from icy shit as a general rule of thumb. not that it can't be ridden it just isn't as fun. Mellow slopes and fun cat tracks is where you should be in the beginning.

[snosk8]

neck sore all over and rotator cuff feels screwed but i guess its all worth it.   my general impression is that there is no real slow way to take the steep stuff on a snowskate.   does anyone carve wide and almost back up the hill?

I do make long wide carves a lot of the time but I always keep my body heading down the hill.  If I try to slow down (side slip) or turn back up hill on steep pitches the skate washes out or switches ends. Sat. was cold with hard packed snow so, I was messing with different methods of speed control.  It seemed like making more quick turns was the most effective. Basically setting up and initiating a turn then getting into the next turn as soon as the edge is set.  It is harder to relax and have fun if you are hurt.

[AlexanderTH3GR8]

Riding in ice crust sucks hard. I fell one time and I was down for a while, not fun at all.

[crownroyalrage]

yes i think i will stick to the "old man" approach and try not to bail hard for the first couple of months.   Ride in the mellow stuff and play around cautiously on the steeps.  i wish i was 13 again.  now the digits have switched places.

[chiller]

yes i think i will stick to the "old man" approach

dude, bideck snowskating is mostly made up of old guys. sure,  more young uns are hopping on all the time but mostly the people I ride with are 35+.

[crownroyalrage]

cool!  I feel better now!  I use to skateboard like I am sure alot of you did or still do.  Recently got into wakeskating the past couple of years and need something to do strapless like in the winter.  Not comfortable risking myself on the skateboard anymore.

[Rawhide]

I think I'll be joining the ranks for bi-deck snowskaters this Saturday.  Zumiez has the APERTURE bi-level on sale for $65 and I'm taking my older 2 kids to the local sledding hill this weekend, as we're finally getting our first snowfall of the season.  Wish this 35yr old man luck that I'm not following up this post in some sort of a cast!

[barontieri]

don't forget to wear knee pads if you can, it helps for your confidence.

[snosk8]

When in doubt ride it out!  1 time down the hill and you will be hooked.  By the way, where are you?

[crownroyalrage]

Just remeber you bought a "snowskate" not an "iceskate".  That helps me tell myself that certain snow conditions and runs are "not good enough for me"     Even that hardpack crusty corduroy on the steeps can be a pain in the tailbone for me.