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I’m good now

Ok I will put her in touch with you Paul

These are still available? I have a coach who may be interested Paul

Not yet

For what it’s worth (3rd opinion) you absolutely need a stable, reduced ankle mortise to have a good result, and this type of injury almost always needs surgery. The ankle is not a flat or a circular joint. It is a saddle joint. Small malalignments cause terrible problems. Think of nesting spoons, aligned properly they sit perfectly, twist them even a little and they are riding on the edge. Good luck with surgery and recovery. Paul (aka Dr. Schwartz, orthopaedic surgeon)

Yep, agree. Had that happen to a Swoard once. Time for a newer board, some TD3s, and maybe a set of Geckos to distribute the fives to the edge of the board instead of just to the binding bolts. Paul

But again…. Heavy means momentum. Momentum makes changing direction much harder. Lighter, more agile racers have better performances in slalom, and even in GS courses. When you get to downhill courses, the equation changes. Paul

So, having been a high school racing coach for 23 years, I don’t think the answer has much to do with the free fall discussions above. Here are my thoughts. 1. During a straight, gliding section of a race course, the heavier rider has the advantage. He/she will overcome the friction caused by wind resistance and snow much better. 2. However, in turns, the lighter, more agile rider clearly has an advantage. Since a race course is mostly turns, smaller riders tend to have an advantage. Can’t even count how many times a 12 year old has beaten me just because they can go straighter down the course. 3. Of course the largest determinant is how well the rider holds their edge and holds their line through the course. The more talented rider always wins. Paul

I’m goofy, just ask the kids on my team!

Here’s my crew this year. 5 of the seven are hardbooters. My wife in the background. State Tournament at Northstar Paul

While the Madds have a cult following, there is something to be said for 21st century technology

I know Tom very well. He ran the race program for College of the Siskiyous at Mount Shasta for several years. Great guy, very knowledgeable. Big influence on all of us in this area. Paul

Ok so you are at Nationals this year? We need to hook up. Paul

Maybe you should consider coming to USASA nationals at Copper the first week in April Paul

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