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1/6/2011 Ski Sundown NASTAR 6-9

skidmarks

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Suburban Legend NASTAR Series Race 1 this Thursday at Ski Sundown
$35.00 Includes Lift Ticket and Unlimited Race Runs
Prizes, Pizza and more.

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I want to try NASTAR this year, but Thursday nights are no good for me.
 

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i was never really into NASTAR but tried it once last year and it was fun. My kids tried it at Sundown last year seem to like it too. i plan in trying it more this season, i think i'm old enough to get a good handicap so i can win a medal :-D
 

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It's definitely a lot of fun. I get the appeal. Too bad I suck at it. Shannon on the race crew gave me a simple tip though. Start really high on your first gate which sets you up to start your turns early for the rest of the gates. Last thing you want to do is turn too sharply and scrub speed because you initiated the turn late.

Gary - you'll get a bronze or silver pretty early on. I'm absolutely horrible at running gates/carving and even I can get a bronze...
 

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Is this for skiers only???? This is the first time I have come across this, how dose it work, whats the cost, and are there discounts for pass holders??.....basically any details anyone has for a super interested snowboarder that loves to GO FAST would be great...I saw it this morning set up on the mountain but only had 2 hours to ride and no time to get the info there...
 

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Snow boarders can definitely run gates. We have a few snow boarders that ride in the CISC league Tuesday nights.

As a pass holder not demoing skis, NASTAR is $12 for unlimited runs.
 

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Whats the cost to a pass holder? Is it a run by run basis or can you just pay a fee for a whole season of runs?
 

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Whats the cost to a pass holder? Is it a run by run basis or can you just pay a fee for a whole season of runs?

I'm not sure if Sundown has a season NASTAR Pass but it's $12.00 for unlimited Nastar on a Thursday night
 

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NASTAR Racing with Coaching

2 hours of professional coaching during public NASTAR course hours from January 6 to February 27.
No pre-registration required. Purchase at our Welcome Center.
2-hour clinic (includes unlimited timed NASTAR runs)* - $75
NASTAR COACHING TIMES: Sundays 2pm & 4pm, Thursdays 7pm, Mondays 10am
NASTAR COURSE HOURS: Sundays 2-6pm, Thursdays 6-9pm, Mondays 9:30am-12pm
*Lift ticket/pass required


who does the coaching?
 
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