*Ace*

There is a guy on Instagram called powertraverse that was pioneering this kind of stuff for the past few years. Must have spent a couple of thousand easy on prototyping and patents. Still in the works, but here it is in action. https://www.instagram.com/reel/CsrpCOxAWD7/?igsh=aHRsdnc5dnh4MWZn

If you are accepting that the F2 is a skwal binding you should pretty much add ANY alpine snowboard binding. F2 simply isn’t a skwal binding. I am actually a little bothered that Thias made his new boards wider just to make finding bindings easier. Making the new boards wider put them on the edge of not being skwals IMHO.

R.A.D. Skwal Binding

Wedge shaped model

I would be interested in this item if the above sale falls through. Thanks!

@RJ_ The SnowPros are designed in such a way that the binding angles are limited, like the Bomber TD1. The work around for the skwal specific model was similar, they simply rotated the bolt circle pattern to allow for higher angles. There was also a Thias branded model that had a plastic wedge shaped base plate versus the wedges under the bails.

F2 uses wedges for canting and lift, and yes too wide. Thias designed his latest boards around these bindings to make it easier to get out into people’s hands. Add SnowPro. They made skwal specific models and some branded ones for Thias. Not around anymore either I think. Virus just entered the market. R.A.D. had some custom binders they used to offer with a cable front bail. No longer around or offered I think. Pics to follow.

Pretty good for your first go at it! I have my eyes on the eclipse event and thinking about it...

@RJ_ I would recommend you add this to your library. The Inner Glide: The Tao of Skiing, Snowboarding, and Skwalling. There is a lot of good technique info in there that you can transfer around into most snow gliding activities. I would try to max the stance width as much as you can and then take a run and see if it feels any different. On my Easy Jungle I am on the widest insert pack AND the widest allowable binding width and I still wish I had some more room. Everyone does it their own way, so you do you.

Yes, I think right now I have to make the call to cancel the event at Berkshire East. I am open to perhaps meeting up at a different resort on that day 3/24/24 if anyone wants to try and get together.

The weather outlook for March doesn’t look promising for the spring ski season. I might have to rethink a date and venue for this meetup unless the forecast changes after this week.

@Shred Gruumer what about the base, just solid black?

There are 6x new old stock SG boards on EBay that are $600 and below FYI. 1sboarder = All Board Sports

Life has been a bit hectic for me. I have 3 boys now and 2 are currently beginner skiers, ages 7 and 4. When we go to the mountain I ride snowblades which helps me stay on their level. That being said, its been hard to get out by myself on carving gear. Today was my first day on the skwal...man did it feel good. Mental health system slightly recharged. It does get me depressed thinking that its mid February and its the first time on this gear. Dad life...

Posting on behalf of Tim.

Yes I will be bringing a bunch of boards and have some standard bail bindings too!

Figured I'd put this out here too...maybe it could be like a Rally of sorts? Join us and others at Berkshire East Mountain Resort on 3/24/24 for a fun filled day of skwal riding with fellow enthusiasts. We chose Berkshire East Mountain Resort as the host for this event for a few different reasons. They are a family owned operation that has a great mix of terrain for riders of all abilities. The mountain is centrally located in New England and has affordable flex ticket prices. Plan to meet in the main lodge at 8:ooAM! Please fill out the form on our site with some basic info if you are thinking about attending. https://aceskwal.com/

UPDATE 3/14/24 *EVENT CANCELLED AT BERKSHIRE EAST!* Join us and others at Berkshire East Mountain Resort on 3/24/24 for a fun filled day of skwal riding with fellow enthusiasts. We chose Berkshire East Mountain Resort as the host for this event for a few different reasons. They are a family owned operation that has a great mix of terrain for riders of all abilities. The mountain is centrally located in New England and has affordable flex ticket prices. Plan to meet in the main lodge at 8:ooAM! Please fill out the form on our site with some basic info if you are thinking about attending. https://aceskwal.com/

Iconic photograph.

Thias had some instructional stuff at the end of the Skwalmasutra film he put out some time ago. You can find the video online at this link. Forward to 21:50 to view the instructional part of the video. I would also suggest picking up a copy of the book 'The Inner Glide: The Tao of Skiing, Snowboarding, and Skwalling' by Patrick Thias Balmain. Lots of great techniques in this book and most are universally adaptable through the carving arts. Amazon usually has it available. I don't get up north as much as I used to as I have three younger kids now. Every once in a blue moon I am with my crew at Mount Snow. Its been a while since I've been to Stratton or Okemo or anywhere else up north. I find great terrain in Massachusetts so its hard to justify a longer roadtrip at higher ticket prices most times. I'd be happy to entertain an idea of a private instructional meetup somewhere. Shoot me a PM if you want to arrange something like that. I am also trying to loosely organize a New England Skwal Meetup for this season. There is a form on my site you can fill out to help gauge interest in the event. https://aceskwal.com/ @skhil hit the nail on the head as far as adapting techniques from alpine. I always advocate for spreading the stance out to help with stability.

Sending some shirts for the raffle again this year. I am bummed this is yet another season of not being able to participate. Make some turns for me fellas!

I have one of these collecting dust on the shelf. Look the upcoming thread in the classifieds or PM me.

Camber profile reminds me of the Tinkler Sandman. I bent my prototype tester Ace Skwal GMP 165 in the middle so it’s basically a rocker profile now. Rides better than ever if you ask me