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Old 10-05-2007, 12:16 AM
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Ain't it a li'l late in the game to get a group rate? I thought most places ended their "discounts" a few days ago (Sept. 30th).
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Old 10-05-2007, 02:08 PM
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If you drive with your head out of your butt the RE's aren't complete wastes. Better than the RE070's..haaaaa.


If you want a tire that you can run all year round I'd say I like my Proxe 4's. The Pzero Neros are hands down the best though. Few others are worth mentioning as well.

If you want dedicated snow tires...try blizzaks. They make one that's designed for what you're talking about..not some burly 4x4 tire. Think it's the LM-25...do a search on Tirerack. They have some great reviews of snow tires.

I've run RE070's, RE92's, Toyo Proxe 4's and Falken 512's in the snow on my car. I'm still alive. Just drive within your abilities.
After trying a number of different tires up to Tahoe, I've been most impressed all around with BFG KDWSs. I had Neros for a season and felt they were absolute crap in anything beyond a moist pavement. Currently I'm using Hankook snow tires but feel they're a little soft both in rubber and sidewall for anything besides that snow. I've also had Conti Extreme Contact (?) and felt they were about on par with the Neros... maybe a little better in the snow.

KDWSs are also a great RallyX tire compared to the rest.
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Old 10-06-2007, 11:22 AM
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it has already started snowing in tahoe and truckee.. this is coming by sooner than i expected
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YEA! A friend came back from Reno a few days ago and there was a mild storm. Traffic slowed to 20-25 mph. Crossing my fingers for a Oct 31 opening day! =)
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Old 10-06-2007, 09:40 PM
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anyone wanna get a group pass set up???? looking for ppl


possibly, how does that work (specifics?)

just planned a bunch of snowboard trips, totally psyched already
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Old 10-06-2007, 09:57 PM
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I've also had Conti Extreme Contact (?) and felt they were about on par with the Neros... maybe a little better in the snow.

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I used the Conti Extreme Contacts back when I had my WRX a couple years ago in the big storms that tahoe had. They worked great for not being a dedicated snow tire. Never got stuck, never felt in danger, always in control. Of course I wasn't driving like a idiot either.

I totally recommend them and will probably be buying a set for the Evo this season.
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Old 10-07-2007, 06:28 PM
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does anyone have the link to that cheap snowboard site? (with good burton boards mainly) have a friend who needs one
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Old 10-07-2007, 07:17 PM
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does anyone have the link to that cheap snowboard site? (with good burton boards mainly) have a friend who needs one
Go to gonesurfing in rohnert park. I met you one time with miguel. This is Pierre. Anyways. They got some of last years academy's and they are selling for hella cheap. GO check it out everyone.
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Old 10-07-2007, 07:24 PM
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Anyone wanna buy a solomon substance.. I forgot I had this thing from years ago just sittin in my room. it's a 151..just make any offer if anyone wants it.
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Old 10-07-2007, 07:26 PM
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Go to gonesurfing in rohnert park. I met you one time with miguel. This is Pierre. Anyways. They got some of last years academy's and they are selling for hella cheap. GO check it out everyone.


wow nice dude you got a rs thats sweet

ill send my friend on over
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Old 10-07-2007, 08:03 PM
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Coo. Always wanted to do mammoth but I'll wait until there is some coverage in the trees as that's my bag baby.
Once they have coverage just head right for the double-black-diamonds (Hangman's Hollow). A lot more above tree line boarding at Mammoth. There are tree runs of course but not as much as you would think.
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has anyone here done some boarding in colorado? we planned a trip where we are staying somewhere in the vail region

never been there, heard its awesome
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Once they have coverage just head right for the double-black-diamonds (Hangman's Hollow). A lot more above tree line boarding at Mammoth. There are tree runs of course but not as much as you would think.
yeah Mammoth looks like 1/2 the place was clear cut, cool for wide open pow runs tho
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has anyone here done some boarding in colorado? we planned a trip where we are staying somewhere in the vail region

never been there, heard its awesome
How much is your trip costing you? Flying or Roadtrip?

Heading out to colorado sounds real fun.

FWIW Vail was voted #6 overall resort in Transworld Snowboarding. But then again N* is cool but not great and they got #5.

"This category is about discovering which resorts offer the complete vacation experience on and off the slopes."
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Originally Posted by Lowball
Once they have coverage just head right for the double-black-diamonds (Hangman's Hollow). A lot more above tree line boarding at Mammoth. There are tree runs of course but not as much as you would think.
hmmm...something tells me I should do a late season tag along behind you.


I didn't realize it was that high. I could see it from the top of a peak I climbed once in ansel adams...can't remember the name of it though..my names in the book..haa. Banner?
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