Great Gifts: Spend Some time Outdoors

Got free time? Most people do on Jan 1st. The suggestion here is to spend some of it outdoors.

Take a Snowshoe. Look at the heavens. Share some fresh air with family and friends. Enjoy how revitalizing life feels. It's a nice gift to give yourself, plus a recent study says time spent in nature will help your ingenuity ignite.
Recognizing that there's so much cool stuff to see outdoors, our gift to you is this collection of photos from Stowe Vermont the Ski Capital of the East.

Photos:  http://www.hgtv.com

Snowboard Shopping Tips

Shopping for a snowboard? Good timing, since we have a facebook coupon if you like us for 10% off your snowboard purchase.  

How do you decide which board is right for you?

1. Match your board to the terrain you ride.

Your choice of boards includes:
All-mountain: Performs anywhere on a mountain-groomed runs, backcountry, even park and pipe. Maybe 90% of all boarders ride all-mountain boards. Good, too, for beginners or someone returning to the slopes after a long layoff.

Freestyle/Park: Light, short, flexible snowboards with twin tips. For boarders who want to push limits in terrain parks (rails, boxes, spins, tricks); not as good for stability or fast cruising on hard snow.
Wide: Extra-wide snowboards designed for riders with large feet (men U.S. size 11 and higher; women size 10+). They prevent toes from dangling over edges and causing drag.


Splitboards: Boards that split in half, attach to each foot and permit climbing on backcountry slopes. Connect the halves to ride downhill. For riders who have the skills to safely explore unpatrolled terrain.

 
Freeride: For swift downhill riding on backcountry slopes and traveling fast top-to-bottom on groomed runs. May be called alpine or carving boards. Stiff, so they’re stable when cruising hardpack.

Powder: For riders who spend time in deep pow among trees and in backcountry bowls. Wide waists, even wider noses and rockered (upturned) tips and tails work together to keep edges from catching or sinking.
Note: Women-specific boards, usually feature narrower waists and softer flex. If shopping for kids, avoid putting them on an adult board and hoping they’ll grow into it. An oversized board can be tough for a young person to manage and slow a child’s development.

2. Camber or Rocker?

In brief, rocker (aka reverse camber) makes riding easier by making a board:

• Easier to maneuver
• Easier to keep afloat in powder

Camber (aka positive camber) supports faster riding by giving a board:

• More springiness
• Better edge control

3. Boots are important.

 If you’re going to splurge, splurge on boots, since they play a big role in a rider's comfort. Your feet will likely reward you with no discomfort.

Plan a fall foliage trip with this great site!!

If you are planning a fall foliage trip, visit this great site for info, links and ideas. Jeff's experience as a photographer has allowed him to create a great site filled with inspirational photos and ideas for your next trip, in Stowe Vt or wherever you plan to go!! http://jeff-foliage.com/

Stowe Bike Swap

at  AJ’s Ski & Sports

Saturday May 19^th & Sunday May 20^th from 9am to 6pm

 

SELL

Drop off your used name-brand bicycle (must be in working condition) from 9am to 5pm Saturday, May 12^th to Friday the 18th.

BUY

Stop by the swap to check out all the used bikes, or come in the store to see all the new bicycles and accessories that we have in stock.

GET PAID

If someone buys your bike you receive 100% of the selling price as store credit or you can take a check for 80% after the swap ends.

                                       AJ’s Ski & Sports                                     802-253-4593

350 Mountain Road Stowe, VT 05672           www.ajssportinggoods.com

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