Not long now

I am posting this today because I don't know if I will post again until I actually get to Switzerland. I actually don't know if I am going to post at all when I get to Switzerland.

What I do know is that when I get back I will have so much information to post that you guys won't be able to read quick enough.

The plans for our trip so far are as follows. I will land in Zurich around 0630 in the morning where I will be proceeding to the SBB office to pick up my train tickets. From there we will go into Zurich to get "M's" snow gear (eg jacket, pants etc...). Probably around lunch time 1300 we will hope on the train to Davos.

Once in Davos we get on the bus to Weisen, then organise when "M" starts her ski lessons. My first day of snowboarding will proably be the following day so that is around the 19th, and let me tell you I can't wait. From what I read the snow is good the weather is good, all in all it is great.

The plans from there are more made on the day. We have a few trips planned but nothing set in stone as of yet.

Wish me luck and if I don't post before then I will be back on teh 15th of January 2008 with all the goss.

Davos Snow Report

As you all know in 7 days I am off to Davos, Switzerland snowboarding for my yearly pilgrimage to the snow. Currently the Depth of snow  on the summit is 130cm and on the middle station is 126cm.

I have been watching the Davos weather patterns for the past month or so now and I am quite confident that the snow will hold out.  You may remember or know that Europe has had a very early season, which for some of these small towns that make their living from tourism, if the snow doesn't hold out they will have a tough year. I am sure this all has something to do with global warming.

This of course asks the question, how long till snowboarding & skiing was a sport of the past? Or at least mountain skiing and boarding anyway.

As you would have known I purchased a JVC video camera in the hopes of getting some good footage. Who knows?

It is probably a bit late to book now but If you can get to the snow for Christmas. There is nothing like a white Christmas. Couple that with snow and basically what more can you ask for.

Flow Rival Boa Snowboard Boots Black - Men's 2008

The Flow Rival Snowboard boots features high-traction Versa outsole and a molded midsole that out-performs competitors boots when it comes to shock absorption. Engineered with moderate, progressive flex and a full-length molded rubber backstay, this boot provides the perfect link to your hiback. Available in traditional lace or BOA Coiler, the Rival proves that you dont have to sacrifice performance when looking for an exceptional value.

Key Features of The Rival Snowboard Boots:

• Code Black anatomic insole.


• Code Black 3-D molded inner boot with asymmetrical internal L pads: ontoured foam shapes are hand-laminated together to achieve a true 3-D shape, which provides multiple flex zones throughout the liner. Upper support panels enhance the critical ankle areas, increasing heel hold-down. Our speed-lacing system provides targeted closure on the foot for maximum control and responsiveness.


• Speed-lace liner closure: Refined and proven over the years, the traditional lacing systems are durable and flexible. We complement the outer boot closures with a new low-friction liner lace system to quickly and effectively close the key midfoot region for maximum foot control.


• Versa multi-density outsole with molded midsole.


• High-friction rubber backstay with internal molded heel counter.

Flow Rival Boa Snowboard Boots Black - Men's The Flow Rival Snowboard boots features high-traction Versa outsole and a molded midsole that out-performs competitors boots when it comes to shock absorption. Engineered with moderate, progressive flex and a full-length molded rubber backstay, this boot provides the perfect link to your hiback. Available in traditional lace or BOA Coiler, the Rival proves that you dont have to sacrifice performance when looking for an exceptional value. Key Features of The Rival Snowboard Boots: Code Black anatomic insole. Code Black 3-D molded inner boot with asymmetrical internal L pads: ontoured foam shapes are hand-laminated together to achieve a true 3-D shape, which provides multiple flex zones throughout the liner. Upper support panels enhance the critical ankle areas, increasing heel hold-down. Our speed-lacing system provides targeted closure on the foot for maximum control and responsiveness. Speed-lace liner closure: Refined and proven over the years, the traditional lacing systems are durable and flexible. We complement the outer boot closures with a new low-friction liner lace system to quickly and effectively close the key midfoot region for maximum foot control. Versa multi-density outsole with molded midsole. High-friction rubber backstay with internal molded heel counter.

K2 Believer - 2008

The K2 Believer is ready to take your tricks to the back country and just as willing to warm up in the park. Designed and inspired by Byran Fox, Eero Niemela, Louie Fountain and Shaun Mckay, K2 have taken everything they know about freestyle performance and tweaked it for their needs. The slightly longer tip and tail and twin-tip hyper progressive sidecut combined with the new hybritaper construction instills confidence that every spin will maintain stability and control while the new multi light core takes light weight strength and lively flex to new levels.

Key Features of the K2 Believer 154cm Snowboard:

• Hybritaper Tip Tech - It takes our current hybrid construction, and tapers out the core at the tip and tail to reduce the swing weight. K2 blends the tips from a cap into a thin sandwich removing the sidewall where you don't need.
  
• Twin Tip Hyper Shape - The Hyper Progressive sidecut allows for ultra fine adjustment at any speed and in any condition. Different radii are blended together from mellow to tip, to more aggressive in the center, allowing you the exactly the right sidecut at any moment throughout your turn.
  
• Centered Stance
  
• Multi Light Core - Includes two stripe of honeykomb material between the bindings and the rails.
  
• Biax Top, Triax Base Glass - Glass with a directional element stiffens the board torsionally. Best bet for improved edge hold.
  
• Carbon Plus Torsion Forks - Collective performance packages that delivers super high speed stability and responsiveness, power pop and energetic maneuverability.
  
• Carbon Laminate Matrix
  
• Sintered 4000 Base - Faster natural base material available, durable, absorbs wax faster, and retains wax longer.
  
• 1 Degree Base Bevel

K2 Believer 154cm Snowboard - Men's The K2 Believer is ready to take your tricks to the back country and just as willing to warm up in the park. Designed and inspired by Byran Fox, Eero Niemela, Louie Fountain and Shaun Mckay, K2 have taken everything they know about freestyle performance and tweaked it for their needs. The slightly longer tip and tail and twin-tip hyper progressive sidecut combined with the new hybritaper construction instills confidence that every spin will maintain stability and control while the new multi light core takes light weight strength and lively flex to new levels. Key Features of the K2 Believer 154cm Snowboard: Hybritaper Tip Tech - It takes our current hybrid construction, and tapers out the core at the tip and tail to reduce the swing weight. K2 blends the tips from a cap into a thin sandwich removing the sidewall where you don't need. Twin Tip Hyper Shape - The Hyper Progressive sidecut allows for ultra fine adjustment at any speed and in any condition. Different radii are blended together from mellow to tip, to more aggressive in the center, allowing you the exactly the right sidecut at any moment throughout your turn. Centered Stance Multi Light Core - Includes two stripe of honeykomb material between the bindings and the rails. Biax Top, Triax Base Glass - Glass with a directional element stiffens the board torsionally. Best bet for improved edge hold. Carbon Plus Torsion Forks - Collective performance packages that delivers super high speed stability and responsiveness, power pop and energetic maneuverability. Carbon Laminate Matrix Sintered 4000 Base - Faster natural base material available, durable, absorbs wax faster, and retains wax longer. 1 Degree Base Bevel Eff.edge (cm) Nose/Tail (cm) Waist (cm) Sidecut (m) 119.30 29.20 24.90 8.00