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mini. - Feb 23, 2010 - 09:34 PM
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SSV have just bought their own Airbag. it will be out at least once a week. probably more often so if your within a few hours of sheffield and fancy having some fun with little pain you know where to head.

Mini

philboarder - Feb 23, 2010 - 09:38 PM
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Thats Awesome is there an extra charge wheres it going to be setup bellow the main kicker

mini. - Feb 23, 2010 - 09:42 PM
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hiya Phil.

at the moment we aint worked out the price so cant answer that one.

the location is to be temporarily at the bottom of the main slope. we have built a kicker to place in front of the bag.

in the next few months there will be some ground works to clear a few trees, built a dedicated run in just for the Airbag.

as soon as the work starts on the dedicated run i will post up some plans.

Mini

Dinalli - Feb 23, 2010 - 09:48 PM
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ha ha is the airbag you mini !!!!

mini. - Feb 23, 2010 - 09:52 PM
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only if you land on my fat belly Andy!

Dinalli - Feb 23, 2010 - 09:58 PM
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like a bouncy knuckle on the snowboard cross !!!!

TBH its a great move by SSV imho, as long as its managed properly and maybe with some good coaching too, i may even have a go sometime !

philboarder - Feb 23, 2010 - 10:33 PM
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Yeah Really good move by SSV

Branny - Feb 24, 2010 - 04:34 AM
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it's good to see some investment at SSV as last time i went up i was shocked about how badly run down it was on the slope

so i hope it's going to be invested in on the rest of the facilities, ie, replacing worn out snowflex etc as well, rather than just on toys!! (or has it already??)

liam0114 - Feb 24, 2010 - 09:27 AM
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http://www.snowboardclub.co.uk/index.ph ... highlight=

quoting this thread from 2007:

liam0114 wrote:

also i think that they should replace the water jump with an airbag.

Branny - Feb 24, 2010 - 09:34 AM
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the water jump was always a weird idea, it' oop north FFS

but a strange thing to start of with, it's a gimick (no disrespect to airbag companies hahah)

what would attract users is good condition, well maintained slope area

SSV used to be the best dryslope in the country, with progressive features and a kick ass scene, that won't be restored by adding a once a month bouncy castle... whats next a ball pit and climbing frame??

mini. - Feb 24, 2010 - 10:07 AM
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already got the ballpit and frame Branny. the new owner reciently build a kids soft play area to keep the little ones happy while the older ones ride.

there is a slow but constant replacement of the snowflex. Robin is trying to replace 10 sections a week. its a nasty job, pulling out hundreds of staples aint easy.

But with around 1000 sections of carpet it will take some time to complete it all so at the moment the priorities are on the most worn out sections.

Branny - Feb 24, 2010 - 10:09 AM
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that's good news mini, it's been a long time coming

here's to a bright future for SSV

i hope people give it the support and look forward to seeing some SSV comps and jam sessions in the future

mini. - Feb 24, 2010 - 10:23 AM
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there is a nice summer party planned. carpet burns. 26th 27th June.
a weekend event with overnight camping if anyone brings a tent.
the website for Carpet burns is being created at the moment but so far we have Rome, neversummer, 32, Etnies, Eco Clothing and Park Freestyle on board offering some prizes/sponsorship

Edits to correct date.

Branny - Feb 24, 2010 - 10:47 AM
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damn, i'm not back till August 7th

dates 24th weekend I guess as the 26th is Monday...unless your talking June not july??

mini. - Feb 24, 2010 - 10:54 AM
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bollox. yes. i meant June.

dunx - Feb 24, 2010 - 11:20 AM
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Can you email me some words/pictures on the airbag, maintenance and event, so we can let people know through the news and newsletter?

We used to get quite a lot from then, but like the slope in general it's dried up over recent years. Should be the best snowflex slope in the UK. Just needs some TLC. I guess the now defunct indoor plans didn't help push future investment though!

mini. - Feb 24, 2010 - 12:21 PM
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PM for you Dunx.

MissBint37 - Feb 24, 2010 - 02:14 PM
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I overheard the owner talking to some punters last week saying the airbag would be out once a fortnight....
Best get convincing him it needs to be more frequent Mini Laughing

As for me and will I use it.....maybe on skis Wink

ColdComfort - Feb 24, 2010 - 02:41 PM
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Nice to hear SSV are making progress in climbing back to high level of quality it originally set itself.

The Air bag would be good for giggles for sure - look forward to working on my tommahawk's / bs 180's when its all sorted Very Happy

winterfunman - Feb 24, 2010 - 06:13 PM
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Heather we will satrt a petition to get you banned on here if you keep swear with THAT word hummmm so be warned save THAT word for SSV Thumbs Up

Especially when its carpet and skis

youngblood - Feb 27, 2010 - 10:50 PM
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what is ssv' s slope made of?

philboarder - Feb 27, 2010 - 10:52 PM
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One slope is snowflex with a Half Pipe Kicker and Quater

The Second slope is dendix

mini. - Feb 27, 2010 - 11:00 PM
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plus the nursery slope is snowflex as well.

Flufball - Feb 28, 2010 - 05:10 PM
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I moved from Ayrshire to Beighton in November so I've been itching to get on my board, aside from a trip back up to Scotland I've not been anywhere. Having an airbag near by sounds fantastic although I've never ridden on a dry slope so I dare say it'll be an interesting experience.

On that note, I have two questions: One - is there some sort of clothing you need for a dry slope? All I've ever done has always been on snow and thus in waterproofs.

Two: Is there any long term pricing/season pass type payment scheme. One of the main things keeping me out of Castleford is that Braehead did do a fixed season pass but they don't.

philboarder - Feb 28, 2010 - 05:26 PM
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One: Old Pair of boarding trousers they will get damaged and a Hoodie always worked for me. An an old pair of Gloves.

Two: Pretty sure theres a season pass for SSV or there used to be

Kev132 - Feb 28, 2010 - 07:12 PM
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whats it like boarding on as opposed to snow ? is it like learning all over again or ?

mini. - Feb 28, 2010 - 07:31 PM
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its "different"

philboarder - Feb 28, 2010 - 07:50 PM
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More Sliding than turning

Flufball - Feb 28, 2010 - 09:57 PM
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philboarder wrote:

One: Old Pair of boarding trousers they will get damaged and a Hoodie always worked for me. An an old pair of Gloves.

Two: Pretty sure theres a season pass for SSV or there used to be

The first is helpful, thanks mate and if the second is true you've just made my night. Smile

mini. - Feb 28, 2010 - 10:06 PM
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hiys Fluff.

there is a membership scheme yes. i cant remember the prices but will get them tomorrow and post them on here.

Flufball - Feb 28, 2010 - 10:59 PM
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mini.mansell wrote:

hiys Fluff.

there is a membership scheme yes. i cant remember the prices but will get them tomorrow and post them on here.

Cool mate, thanks. I would load up the website but I'm on my phone which hates it for some reason.

mini. - Mar 04, 2010 - 05:59 PM
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so so the latest is that we have begun work on the bottom of the dendix for the airbag site, expected delivery is on the 16th of march and we will begin testing pretty much straight away. opening party is scheduled for the weekend of the 20th-21st and we will hopefully be making quite a night of it. Red Bull, monster and othe sponsors are likely to be involved, and it should be quite a weekend..

mini. - Mar 04, 2010 - 06:00 PM
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fluff. i forgot about you. sorry.

i was told today membership is "about!" £30 a month.

Mini

Flufball - Mar 05, 2010 - 01:32 AM
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Right mate thanks for taking the time. Thirty quid sounds fantastic although it does leave me a tad confused as the website says sixty, not that I'm complaing mind, I just can't believe my luck, that's all. Smile

I'll pop in sometime once I'm back from Scotland, which'll be sometime after the 12th, which seems perfect timing really. I can get used to dry slopes just before your Air Bag arrives. Very Happy

mini. - Mar 16, 2010 - 09:45 PM
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our airbag arrived today.
opening party is this friday evening.

come along and play.

mini. - Mar 19, 2010 - 10:43 AM
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Tonight is our Airbag opening Party

get yourself here if your inside a few hours drive. the bag is fun, and the funpark is great to ride.

then if your a party animal there's a post bag thing happening in town at one of the nightclubs.

MIni

dunx - Mar 19, 2010 - 11:08 AM
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SCUK Members get a tasty discount at SSV too:
www.snowboardclub.co.uk/module-htmlpage ... skivillage

Pics of the new bag:
www.snowboardclub.co.uk/news-9282.html
www.snowboardclub.co.uk/news-9278.html
www.snowboardclub.co.uk/news-9266.html

Info here:
www.snowboardclub.co.uk/news-9234.html
www.snowboardclub.co.uk/news-9179.html

Pocket and Charlie should be along tonight to ride the bag.

charlie - Mar 19, 2010 - 11:49 AM
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Well Pocket will be riding I will only be taking photos due to my bad back

manicpb - Mar 21, 2010 - 09:32 AM
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So how did opening night go? No one broke it I hope?

What is the deal with the air bag then, is it open only selected nights? I hope it really takes off, a big fair play to SSV for taking the bull by the horns and getting an airbag in!

Dinalli - Mar 21, 2010 - 10:19 AM
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I went down to watch, Airbag looked a hell of a lot of fun. Some big hits going off too.

Flufball - Mar 21, 2010 - 05:05 PM
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Right now I'm stood on one of the wooden balcony things watching the Airbag and my first impression is that you could possibly do with a bigger kicker for it. That said I'm just observing, so I've no real feel of the thing. Looks good though.

mini. - Mar 21, 2010 - 06:34 PM
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Bah Fluff. and you never came to say hello.

Flufball - Mar 21, 2010 - 06:42 PM
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mini.mansell wrote:

Bah Fluff. and you never came to say hello.

If I knew who I was looking for I would have. Razz

I'm coming early Wed to spend the afternoon, or some of it at least, falling over on this fancy Astroturf looking slope of yours. If you're about then, I'll say hello. Smile

The bag did look fantastic fun though.

Ben_M - Mar 24, 2010 - 03:25 PM
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Opening weekend video now up!

http://vimeo.com/10380205

Massive thanks to everyone that turned up, had some pretty good sessions going over the weekend by the looks of things.

Flufball - Mar 24, 2010 - 05:46 PM
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Bloody hell Dry Slopes are different. I tried Sheffield today, kept getting stuck on the diamond-thing side, the other side with the water jets and half-pipe was better, I got a few half turns in, but mostly just bottled it. I can see why people say dry slopes are different. I had fun though.

malabu22 - Apr 03, 2010 - 04:30 PM
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Flufball wrote:

mini.mansell wrote:

Bah Fluff. and you never came to say hello.

If I knew who I was looking for I would have. Razz

I'm coming early Wed to spend the afternoon, or some of it at least, falling over on this fancy Astroturf looking slope of yours. If you're about then, I'll say hello. Smile

The bag did look fantastic fun though.

how can you not reckognise that cheeky grin of minis haha, I'm checkin out that halfpipe next week