PV's and Snowboarding/Skiing

[tarheeldan]

Hey all! Going snowboarding tomorrow and, sure I could just keep my PV in the car or locker....but it'd be nice to vape a little at the top of the hill.

Any ideas on how to keep a PV on your person safe on the slopes? As with vaping, I'm a noob 'boarder so falling a good bit is definitely in the picture

Thanks!

 

[maureengill]

I would say that your best bet would be to get a jacket with pockets that zip closed. Most decent ski jackets have that. Also I would keep it in an inside chest pocket over an outside hip pocket....people tend to fall on their side at the hip more than on their chest. Also inside a pocket will keep it warmer than say on something around your neck...

Maureen

 

[FrogHat]

I would get a leash and tie it around your neck, or if you have the pen style keep it in your inner coat pocket.

I ride a scoot and that's what I do, until I can figure out how to keep it closer.

 

[tarheeldan]

Thanks guys! I think I'll hit up wallyworld for lanyard makings and if no luck then inside pockets - thanks for the tip Maureen that I'm less likely to bust it up if its near the chest. Guess I should probably keep it disassembled too so nothing snaps.

 

[SheerLuckHolmes]

What type PV will you be taking? Need to think about the button if manual. SB would be best so that there are no accidental firings while inside the pocket. If the button were to get depressed while inside your suit, you could get a lot warmer than you expected.

 

[tarheeldan]

Hahaha, very glad you pointed that out! If my eGo/Tornado batt comes in today, it'll be that one. Otherwise, a 510 manual. I think auto would be an even larger headache. I'm thinking of cutting up rings from pen grips to put around the button and keep it from getting activated.

 

[Slickstick]

Unscrew the battery a bit from the atty where it's still attached but cannot make a connection so you don't burn it up. The zipper idea is great as well. Also, when you go to wallyworld, go to the auto section and get a tire pressure gauge for a buck. Take off the clip and it fits perfectly onto an e-cig. You can clip it onto a shirt pocket or inside your pant pocket. And you have a gauge for your tire pressure in the mountains.

 

[tarheeldan]

Hm.. thinking about it I'm gonna keep the atty/cart as one piece and the battery separate. I'd hate to break it in a fall. Zippered pockets definitely a go!

 

[doublewhiskey]

I was boarding last weekend with my 510 in the zip-up inside chest pocket with no problems, and it was my first time so I fell alot.

 

[tarheeldan]

Good to hear, doublewhiskey! You prolly don't spend nearly as much on your behind/neck/face as I will though (only my 2nd time) lol

 

[Slickstick]

dude, it is so hard.
I even took an hour lesson before trying.
It is so hard to even stand up on that thing without even moving.
And when the experts fall they get right back up I'm like no way!!
When I fell I was hurt, bad!
Good luck on the slopes.
I have soooo much respect for half pipe daredevils.

 

[tarheeldan]

Me too! That looks way fun! I used to the halfpipe on inline skates. Tried on a skateboard...not so much success lol!

Having skateboarded really helped my first time out there - the balance was similar, and I was able to make it down from the top with only 3 or 4 falls my second go. Most of the time I was just snowplowing though, trying to work on the carve this time...maybe I can sneak myself off to the bunny slopes for that (my friend let me go down the bunny once and said, "ok, you're ready - let's try something else!"

 

[ZoSo15]

Good to hear, doublewhiskey! You prolly don't spend nearly as much on your behind/neck/face as I will though (only my 2nd time) lol

Second time is much easier. Its the first time that's a nightmare. Having skateboarded is a huge advantage.

I skied when I was a kid and then I went to the dark side. The great thing about snowboarding is the single and double black diamonds are ten times easier than with skis. I was doing them on my second day.

Just remember to lean forward over your downhill foot when you want to turn. If you point downhill and lean back you're gonna have a hell of a ride down. In that case, the only way to stop is to crash.

 

[tarheeldan]

Thanks for the tip! I was keeping my weight evenly distributed and trying to dig in the edge by leaning toward the hill, but that makes a LOT more sense

 

[UberDuper]

The first day of snowboarding is hell. For most people it clicks the second day and all is well. Just unscrew the atomizer from the battery when putting it in your pocket. The rubber cart cap will fit pretty well over the threads on the atomizer too if you're worried about it leaking.

UD.

 

[Lab]

snow boarding doing tricks so much easier than skate boarding.. wish I could still do this stuff..

 

[Dmass]

At some resorts you can not smoke on the lifts. I know this isn't smoking but you might get some comments.

 

[tarheeldan]

Just got back from a seminar on stock returns and Ramadan lol.

Thanks for the tips UberDuper, don't want ejuice all inside my pockets

Dmass - no worries, smoked analogs at this one last season.....and my lungs weren't up to snuff. This go around should be a lot better seeing as I can breathe

 

[tarheeldan]

Update - just got back from a great day on the slopes and thank you all for your input! I had the eGo/Tornado fully assembled in my zipper front jacket pocket along with 2 510 batts, and a bunch of pre-filled and capped carts. No item is worse for the wear amazingly, given that it was my second day of snowboarding ever and the last took place about a year ago! Battery longevity and performance were not an issue at ~29 deg F.

And special thanks to ZoSo15 - you helped me figure out how to turn properly, then carve, and the measure of control I have going down upped my confidence enough to go about 5 times as fast as before - kept up with my friends who are veteran skiers. Quite stoked.