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Cardrona halfpipe
All four of the half pipes in the Southern Hemisphere's largest
pipe park will have the same transition for 2003. Cardrona Alpine
Resort is using its Kassbohrer Super Pipe Magician to shape all
the pipes to ensure ultimate riding conditions for boarders and
skiers of all abilities.
 Using
the Super Pipe Magician on all the pipes allows for rapid shaping
at the end of the day when the snow is soft and before it sets hard
when the sun goes down. Having a gentler transition also makes it
less intimidating for those just starting out.
Giant pipes
The internationally acclaimed Johnny will have the highest walls
at between 6.5 metres and 7 metres with a length of over 130 metres
and an angle of 16°. The Monster is aptly named with a massive 18°
angle and 5 metre walls, it is also the narrowest and runs for 110
metres. The Rookie and the International both run at 14° but this
season the walls of the International have been built up to 4.5
metres while the designated camp pipe, the Rookie, remains at 3.5
metres.
So when can I go?
Cardrona opens on 21 June and, snow allowing, the International
will open at this time. The other pipes will follow as snow build
up allows.
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