Liam Casey Reviews His 2010 Surface New Lifes
As many of you may know, Liam Casey is now a Surface team rider. As he has just gotten the 2010 Surface New Lifes, I got him to tell us what he thought.
Photo - Scott Titterington
First Impressions
My first lap on these bad boys was down Couloir Extreme above Jersey Cream Chair on Blackcomb Mountain. I was pretty nervous at first as I have never skied on rockered skis in my life and this was one of or the steepest run on blackcomb. The conditions were soft which helped and after a few turns I got into the groove and ripped the rest of the bowl. WOOO so much fun! James Anderson and I ripped down to go up Glacier Chair and headed to good ol’ spanky’s ladder. We ripped Ruby Bowl twice and oh boy these skis were just a treat. I did a few 180s off cliffs and airs and was amazed how well riding switch was on these babies. I remember thinking “I should have fallen by now. What’s going on?” but I hadn’t. I have never skied that fast switch in powder before. It was as if I was if I was on a normal groomer… suuper easy.
After this we met up with Andrew Pires, Zavier Vaillancourt, and Yu Sasaki (4frnt freeride slayer). We spent the rest of the day in CBC trees and my skis were allowing me to stomp cliffs, ride pow, hop pillows better than I have ever done. The rocker and the width on these allow you to land upright and not backseat so you are in more control and comfort. just like a groomer.
Anyways that was my first day. I have never skied a better ski in my life and I had a grin from ear to ear all day.
2010 Surface New Life
Groomers
I knew that these were going to be able to slay pow like nothing, but I was worried how riding groomers was going to be like. To my surprise, these actually ripped! I was still able to lay down fast carves all the way to the next pow run. I was very pleased.
Performance Spec
Flex
The flex on these is quite stiff, just the way I like it. Actually, all the Surface skis are on the stiffer side. No noodles here.
Strength
They seem to be stronger than an ox, although I haven’t had many days on these guys, so time will tell I guess. I haven’t heard of any issues yet with them or any other skis in the line as of yet from the Surface Skis boys or anyone else.
Overall
My overall impression on these beasts is simply wow. By far the best ski I’ve ever had the pleasure of riding. They make pow skiing a breeze forwards and switch. The rocker makes for great landings way more often. Really a nice solid, fun, ripping ski.
If you want to check these skis out or any other Surface skis, North Shore Ski and Board on Lonsdale carries the brand. Eliel Hindert (Surface Skis rider and rep) and crew will be in Whistler January 18th at TMC shop for you to demo them out. If you can’t make it on that date, send Eliel a facebook message to demo a pair and I’m sure he can hook it up as he will be in Vancouver and Whistler a lot this season.
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A New Home
Hey there!
Unfortunately, I haven’t had internet for the past week, but this weekend I did have the opportunity to ride some powder up in Whistler. I’m sure most of you remember former bloggers, park crew and Grouse riders Dan and Nathan Jonas, Scott Titterington, Liam Casey, James Anderson and Ryan Belich. This year, they flew from the Grouse nest and are all living together in a house in Alta Vista, Whistler. It’s been nice to catch up and ride some powder with them at their new home mountain. The six of them have been continuing to kill it in Whistler and after seeing them the past few weekends, it seems like their loving it up there. They’re all really cool guys and are doing great things up in Whistler this year. Here are some photos of what they have been up to lately, and also some shots from last year at Grouse.
Surface riders Liam Casey and Eliel Hindert
Ryan's fractured wrist
James and Liam
Dan at Grouse last season
Scott in a Snuggie
Snow photos by Scott Titterington
Have fun, Grouse!
-Alice
Private Showdown Sunday March 29th
So last Sunday there were a select few skiers and snowboarders invited to hit the showdown jump. From noon to sunset the invites didnt waste a single minute. Sadly I was scheduled to work back in Coquitlam on that date, but still managed to get a few shots in after selling tools and welders for 9 hours.
Here is CJ!
Here is Liam and CJ!
Photographs eh?
So since youve heard the road trip story multiple times, theres no point telling it again. Heres some pics of what went down…
Thursday Night:
Friday:
Friday Night:
Saturday:
Saturday Night:
A couple goodies from 48 hours
So as you have already heard. Grouse was pretty darn bangin during the 48 hour sesh. Most of my time was used either riding the park, hiding in my snowcave, or in the chalet munching out. Though i did get some time to snap a couple here and there.
Dan Jonas
And another one of Dan Jonas
Yes it is a whole week past the event, but better late then never eh!
Today I went up to check out the “Your looking good” comp at Seymour with Dan Jonas again. Went and shot some photos of him, and a few other Grouse Mountain locals and pros. It was a super sunny and hot day. Pretty much picture perfect day for having a competition with over 150 competitors from all through out Canada.
On Dan’s second run in qualifiers he busted out a perfect nose press on the staircase down bar, then off to a late 3 on the stepdown booter, to a corked out 7 japan. One of the high end runs in the ametuer category for sure. As they announced the ametuer finalsists, suprisingly his name was not announced.
We then proceeded over to Grouse Mountain at around 2:30 pm to get the last bits of sun.
As we took our first lap through we met up with some Atomic team riders, Paul Welters, and Andrew Jackson. They were currently shooting with Gonzalo Tudela. As well Joe Mickelson and Jeremy Cox were shooting some footage for their next flick. After the sesh on the first table and tram rail, we proceeded to the new huge rail.
This rail is probally one of the biggest and funnest rails ive ever hit. Spinning out of this thing takes little to no effort. Id like to give mad props to Dave Cashen for this monster of a creation.
Well now its time for me to go syphon through around 500 pictures from today.
See Ya!
Scott Titterington
The Vancouver Inversion in Photos
So last week with the inversion happening, I got to snap a few shots before my camera randomly stopped working. Along with photography, you get many different ranked shots. Many people dont ever end up seeing what 95% of a photographers shots look like. Well I would like to show you some of mine that dont end up making the cut. Basically some fun shots of people riding some tables. Alot of friends come over to see what shots i have of them which dont get released, and alot of other people dont ever get to see them. So heres a few i got from last week on Jan 14th.Remember though, along with these snaps no editing whatsoever has been involved.
Chris Dedinsky on his off time (Park Crew)
Liam Casey
Shaw Butterworth on his off time as well
Daniel Jonas BS 7?
Jayson Deguesseme
Sylvain Paradis after a day of school
So after some fun and warming up on the lower tables, the sun started to go down.
Liam and I went to go take advantage of it, and ended up with this:
Liam Casey
This is another shot but with Dan Jonas on the day before. As you can see the sunset wasnt exactly the same so we ended up with more of a flat light which I then turned into a silhouette.
Dan Jonas
Well now im off to go ski some Grouse Mountain. See ya up there.
Scott Titterington