Chouinard

Sounds like I need to start pondering the top sheet.

So the issue lingered until the end of the season BUT I read a thread where a skier posted a similar question to a ski forum. The response stated that if you sit back on the tails of the skis you are supporting your dead weight by using your quads as the primary muscle hence the strain. To correct the issue you need to constantly pressure the tongue of your boot to maintain a forward neutral position. For years it felt like I was finishing my turns on the tail of the board. I tried it and it instantly improved my ride. Unfortunately it was the last day of the season so I hope it carries over till later this year.

Are you talking a metal SF OR a shorter metal “XC”? 3” off an XC is 163ish. Mark mentioned the Tonya when I called him about an XC. I’m looking for a SF like board in a longer length than 163 (3” shorter than an XC). I’m thinking 167/168…my mini-conductor. I’ve been riding a SC and SF and looking for the in-between-board.

My 2 cents. I’ve used F2 bindings for 10 years now. I converted the front bails on my Intec Titanium to the swing arm bail on the Titanflex to eliminate the need to fiddle with the useless adjustment screws on the front bail. With the swing arm bail the adjustment defaults to simply moving the toe/heel blocks. I adjust the blocks until the heel pin makes contact with the rear end of the intec receiver mating hole to ensure the boot is pressed forward when you step in. Your boot should not move in any direction in the bindings. The “extra” flex is from the composite frame not the loose joint between the boot and bail. You didn’t show it but your boots can probably rotate under the bails which defeats the purpose of precisely setting the binding angles.

We had the same conditions. My son gets credit for the photos but a friend showed up and took 4K video on a commercial grade camera…looking forward to the results. In the mean time here are a few more. https://www.instagram.com/p/C5hbWU4Aqjt/?igsh=MWF2bDZ4OHlsbjM1ZA==

From the north shore of Lake Erie…Kingsville, Ontario. Funny things was a group of people from Utah rented a Airbnb next us.

I would like to hear some comments regarding how significant the environment is to really progress and excel. Vertical, pitch, groom and type of snow has to have a tremendous impact aside from daily access to ride. The repeated visual display of a turn registers more than reading text but there is room for both. I would also like to see you slow down a series of turns and overlay audio descriptions of exactly what is happening mechanically. I was told many years ago to just put the board on edge but it wasn’t until watching videos that I realized it should be done at the transition moving across the pitch rather than during the first part of the turn when starting to move towards the fall line. Looking forward to more content and thanks for sharing the secrets.

Interested in the XC. What is the flex index? PM sent.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C15JabLS6dZ/?igsh=MTZsZGhiZ3l1MHpuYQ==

It’s a lot of things. When I ride regardless of whether I am trying something new to improve or simply making turns I am processing multiple variables: forward surface conditions, proximity to fix and movable objects, projected turn radius, pitch variation, speed, center of mass position over the edge, etc., etc., etc. Those things are being processed either consciously or subconsciously but they are happening with the feeling of the carve as feedback. Being hit from behind is because the culprits are either incapable of those thoughts or simply don’t care because they own the pitch. How many times have you stopped a run to wait for traffic VS. how many times have you seen others do the same for you?

I prefer to us speakers via Bluetooth from my phone. Hat tip to "KTV" who told me about this: which properly plays the music in helmet speakers and can dial/receive cell phone calls. Clips on to the side of the helmet and battery lasts all days in single digit Fahrenheit temperatures.

I always ride with music and look for songs with similar rhythms and typically guitar rock/blues. I listen to a broad range of music but only if it fits the cyclical cadence/motion of the carve. I like to establish a rhythm and I use the music to that end. But taste in music is like a nose, everyone’s different. Santana, Gary Moore, Joe Cocker Earth Wind & Fire How loud? Depends. ELO for the blue bird days!

Is that you “Grandfather”?

I thought I recognized the background. He has a great camera to get action shots and I agree the terrain is fun to ride…Sandy Park was basically deserted. Interesting contrast between heel side postures.

Bull Run?