"Open Coat Andreas" is such an enchanted creature, fits perfectly in the Enchanted Forest.

@Nomad.system

3 жыл бұрын

Is there any other Andreas?

Great stuff again Chris thanks. Love it when you hold the camera behind you in the trees, really feel part of the action.

@ChrisEyres

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍 those are the hardest shots to get, but really worth it, I need to practice more. Thanks for watching 🙏

Chris, the orca pod is real and something you need to join... just because everyone else has become podlings doesnt mean you should :D

@ChrisEyres

3 жыл бұрын

I have a problem with conformity 🙃 that's why I'm switch to monoski's

@1stWolverine

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisEyres just ride your split board as downhill skiis.

@Bad_Riders

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisEyres careful, we might start appearing out of the trees chanting “one of us”...

Just got an Orca myself, don’t even have powder yet in Southern California but I’ve still been loving how nimble yet hard charging the board can be. I’ve been pushing 70 mph on groomers and feeling pretty comfortable which is amazing for such a short board

@ChrisEyres

3 жыл бұрын

That was the kind of day I got to try the Orca for. Super capable but wish I could've taken it in some powder

Ohhhh I like the tunes!!

@ChrisEyres

3 жыл бұрын

Gotta keep it fresh🎶🎵

Snow on the trees in Whistler is a magnificent site!

@ChrisEyres

3 жыл бұрын

Yessir! Can't beat it

The Orca has be the most popular board in a decade, I feel like everyone has one! Skeleton Key guy myself over here, but both dope boards!

@ChrisEyres

3 жыл бұрын

I feel like there was a mini Warpig craze about 5-6 years ago that was the precursor to the Orca boom

I'm on the Skeleton key this year in Whistler. Think its perfect for riding here. Nimble in trees, floats well, carves groomers and sends side hits! I'm a fan :)

@ChrisEyres

3 жыл бұрын

Good call! Lots of skeleton key love, seems like a great fit 🙏🏂

Sweeeeeeet! I like my log crossing at 2:35. Its getting dank and nasty out there!

@ChrisEyres

3 жыл бұрын

Phat and sassy 🙃🏂

Cows will start flying when Andreas close his jacket hahahahahaha such a local legend! Hope I get to ride Whistler one day 🤟

@ChrisEyres

3 жыл бұрын

He gets his warmth from the love of snowboarding

@keepingitmellow

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisEyres such a unique creature 🐉

Woolley Weather

Would be awesome for you and andreas to plan another product run-through for the 2021 line in the new year.

@ChrisEyres

3 жыл бұрын

Andreas is a busy man 🤷

Just caught on to your channel from Kevin's channel. Love your positive energy and and great footage of the mountain. Quick question. Goggles and lens your wearing. Peace ✌️

@michaelmoran4012

3 жыл бұрын

i am not sure but if i had to guess those are the oakley Air Brake and i think he is wearing the XL model with the prism rose lens

@ChrisEyres

3 жыл бұрын

Bang on! Thanks for responding Michael... I've worn these a ton and travelled with them + in the backpack from time to time. Super durable!

hi, nice vid! Saw you riding orca and tranny finder. What’s the difference between the two and what are they good for?Thx!

HI Chris , saw your day with Kev on his birthday , just curious about your JOnes Solution set up and why you went with the 160 wide and what your boot size and weight is as I may be looking at that split for next NZ season , cheers man... I won the latest Orca and the few days i rode it at end of NZ season it was great.

@ChrisEyres

3 жыл бұрын

You won an Orca?! That's a score! So with the board I wanted a wide, I usually wear 10-11 depending on brand, but as I'm a tall and pretty big dude I wanted the float but didn't fancy the longer options as I think I get agility out the board with shorter length in trees and tight spaces. I think I oversized a little but we get quite heavy snow here so that extra float really helps. Hope this answers your question

Doesn't the wider width reduce your edging power? I never rode an orca but the last board i rode that was this wide i could definitely feel like i was putting less pressure compared to my skate banana. I really want to get an orca for myself but the potential lost on edge power makes me scared it won't perform so well on steep icy situations... What are your thoughts on it?

@ChrisEyres

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah you do lose some of the power on the edge. I’m kinda the opposite cause my feet were too wide for many boards and the mid-wide/ wide made it so much easier, and less toe and heel drag. You do get used to it and adjust your riding to an extent though

I wish Tahoe had this much snow ❄️🌧🌧🌧🌧☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️🌨🌨🌨🌨

@ChrisEyres

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

Comparison of Mondays to Pass/Go in Monopoly... Thats a portfolio i could subscribe to

Yes. Hybrid. Awesome at slaying pow. And its yes. Bataleon surfer? Depends on the shape you want.. to swallow tail or to not when slashing northwest hot pow.

@ChrisEyres

3 жыл бұрын

Good choices! Hybrid was on my shortlist, surfer is a really cool board but keV struggled on it in the trees, but it's not designed for that anyway 🤷👍

@ninjabic

3 жыл бұрын

From what I understand the 154 is supposed to be more nimble in the trees compared to the 159 Kevin got. Who knows though, I haven't ridden either.

Chris ! What chairlift and how do you get to the Enchanted Forest ? I was trying to look for it last time but couldnt find it

@rob_at_shop

3 жыл бұрын

I went to the enchanted Forest today I didn't see him lol it's probly on the map somewhere 🤣

@kyuen10

3 жыл бұрын

@@rob_at_shop how do you get there and off of what lift ? Just wondering so I can find it myself haha

@rob_at_shop

3 жыл бұрын

I took Whistler gondola to the top then went down upper whiskey jack to the top of the Forest you'll see it on the map for sure it's big lol

@rob_at_shop

3 жыл бұрын

No wait cougar!! Take cougar lmao

@rob_at_shop

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not much help 😕

Chris! Don’t conform to the orca ways, there are comparable boards for cheaper that cooler!!!😂😂😂kidding obviously do what you want but the k2 simple pleasures is a dream of a carving directional pow board and this years orca lost a lot of its fun playful nature to the stiffer construction this year. If anything last years orca would be a better choice. But you’ve got good friends with tj and Andreas I’m sure you’ll find your board soulmate forever and always

@willdykema

3 жыл бұрын

Loving the music in the vids recently

@ChrisEyres

3 жыл бұрын

There are so many good boards out there at the moment, it's awesome and a little frustrating

Chris. Thanks for the vid, can we have more camera facing forward than back. 🏔️

@ChrisEyres

3 жыл бұрын

I agree it looks better. I'll do more, it's trickier for a few reasons but I can get much better at it and do it more often 👍🏂

How do you like those lenses?

@ChrisEyres

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Rose Pink I think, they're great. Had A LOT of use! Held up great

Are you going to demo any boards before purchasing?

@ChrisEyres

3 жыл бұрын

I have managed to demo a couple from the shops but the reps aren't demoing any boards this year, so looks like of out of luck on that front 🤷

man it makes me anxious watching your mate ride with his jacket open on a snow day. Does he not get soaked and cold ?

@ChrisEyres

3 жыл бұрын

You would think so, but he knows his body well in the mountains and he seems to have a system... I don't get it either. I think it's a mystery of the universe

@tannerk3732

3 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty positive he layers enough that anything that soaks doesn't necessarily cool him down too much. Heat is radiated back enough with a good base layer that the soakage isn't freezing.

Why change the T Rice Pro? Not good enough?

@ChrisEyres

3 жыл бұрын

It's great and has served me well for 3 years, but it's not what I'm looking for in the trees which is where I spend a lot of time

@dimitrisskar

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisEyres Thank you for your answer. I ride the same board at 155cm for 3 years now. Keep up with the videos. We can't hit the mountains here in Greece due to COVID-19 and watching you and Kevin it's quite satisfying. 🙏

Can you do a review of the new Bataleon Goliath X Beyond Medals!!

@ChrisEyres

3 жыл бұрын

I'd love to if I can get my hands on it, I know it's not the same but didn't TJ @boardarchive just get a Bataleon Goliath?

@kaiproject

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisEyres I think he got a Thunder which is meant to be a better board, according to angrysnowboarder as well. The Goliath is stiffer and the BeyondX is stiffer still, meant for massive jumps (again, check angrysnowboarders review). Sick alien graphic though

So what size orca for a 135lbs rider, Size 8 boot. 144cm?

@ChrisEyres

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds about right for a ocean cruise 👍

@MG-sg2ci

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisEyres Thank you Chris. I just don't want to buy to big.

@tannerk3732

3 жыл бұрын

@@MG-sg2ci waist width shouldn't be a problem! From the research I've done, either will be just fine. Dimensions are almost identical (aside from the obvious effective edge difference and the 147cm is 0.5" more setback). They're basically gonna be perfect either way, just with slightly less swing weight on the smaller choice.

@MG-sg2ci

3 жыл бұрын

@@tannerk3732 Thank you! Great info.

@tannerk3732

3 жыл бұрын

@@MG-sg2ci I myself just picked up the 147cm, I'm 5'5", about 135 go 140 with a size 7.5 boot. The only real difference I see is there's the better surface area of the 147cm, everything else is almost identical. So if you plan for this to be slightly more powder oriented or you want a good edge for carving, go up to the 147. Sidecut is the same, tail and nose size is ALMOST the same, really its just the edge length and surface area that get a boost (and swing weight/length increase.)

I know we can't ride together but ifyoubuy an orca we can have distanced pod with the gang 🤣 stupid rain today I'm soaked lol

@ChrisEyres

3 жыл бұрын

PODcast

Where do you work

First

@ChrisEyres

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah Dawg!