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  1. Coiler prices

    in For Sale

    Posted

    Plus, it's custom made if you buy new. I think it's kind of brilliant of Bruce to price them affordably like that.

    On a related note, I reserved my spot in October for a new Coiler. 

  2. ezloungin

    in The Lodge

    Posted

    *sigh*

    I am not a spammer, and it's a legitimate question. It looks like a place to geek out about softboot related stuff (which Bomber certainly isn't), and if Bomber members are also members over there, it means it's worthwhile.

    If you want to delete it, go ahead. 

  9. Intuition Power Wrap liners MP27, size 9

    in For Sale

    Posted · Edited by zoltan

    SOLD

     

    Intuition Power Wrap heat moldable liners Mondo point 27 or US size 9. They have been molded twice. 

     

    I tried them in my Head boots but didn't care for them, and never used them on snow. 

     

    $90 shipped or best offer.

     

    Please contact me at zkorossy at gmail dot com.

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  10. How do I teach someone how to snowboard?

    in Carving Central

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    Insist they take a "package" deal like the one for $49 here http://http://www.libertymountainresort.com/learn-to-ski-ride/ski-snowboard-school/lessons-packages.aspx

    They can practice what was taught and you could then help them progress.

    I repeated an intro lesson as it was the least costly for gear and a lift ticket.

    I've tried and I've tried to talk them into that, but they refuse. Therefore, I'm stuck either teaching them or letting them learn on their own.

  11. How do I teach someone how to snowboard?

    in Carving Central

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    I have a friend who wants to try snowboarding, but refuses to take a lesson. They insist on having me teach them. For many reasons this is a terrible idea, but I'm not going to change their mind.

    Therefore, how do I teach someone to snowboard who's never strapped a board on before?

    I figure I'll show them how to strap in, push around, and get one and off the lift. Then we'll go to the top of the bunny slope and I'll have them do toe side from one side of the run to the other and then stop (crash). Then I'll have them to heel side back to the other side and stop. We'll keep repeating this for a while. I'll also emphasis bending the knees and not the waist and also keeping weight over the front foot.

    As for turning, I don't really know how to explain it to someone. I thought that maybe I'd tell them to ease the edge pressure on their front foot to get the board to start pointing downhill, and then to kick their back foot around to change to the other edge.

  13. New Snowboard Myths Video and Article!

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    I'm still trying to digest all the numbers. However, this test doesn't cover the volume of the boots' uppers, and I've found the upper's volume can make a huge difference for how the boot fits. For example, my legs are wiry (some might call them skinny) and my first boots were the Deeluxe SB and even with the boot downsized my foot would move around because I could never get the uppers tight enough. I eventually solved that by adding two layers of boot fitting foam to the inside of the uppers. My own testing found that Head and UPZ uppers were a lot lower volume for a given size than the SB uppers. I didn't test the AF.

  18. Switching to UPZ's

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    I've tried both Deeluxe and UPZ, and I think they have the same sizing. I used a 27mp Deeluxe which was the right size for me bu the heel was too wide, I then downsized to a 26mp Deeluxe which had a LOT of work done to get it to fit, and then I tried the 27mp UPZ which fit perfectly.

  20. Head Stratus and calf size

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    Zoltan, That is perfect. Thank you for the info and getting me off this fence. I am going for the heads because they have the most checks in the positive column.

    Regardless of how many checks it has in the positive column, THE most important thing is it fit her foot well.

  21. Head Stratus and calf size

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    My measurements indicated the Head fits a larger calf than the UPZ, while Deeluxe fits the largest calf. In terms of heel width they go Deeluxe, Head, UPZ from widest to narrowest.

    UPZ boots have extra holes on the uppers to move the buckles to accommodate a larger calf, and I have seen them comfortably worn by a dude with large legs. If possible, have your wife try on both Head and UPZ and see which one fits her best. If you can afford it, buy both and return the one she doesn't want.

  23. Was buying or riding a Plate worth it for You?

    in Carving Central

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    I was going to start a new thread, but I'll just post here instead.

    Before last season I bought v.2 of the Donek plate and mounted it on my Coiler VSR 172. I rode it all last season (as much of it as there was) and most of this season. Several weeks ago I removed it, and am not planning on putting it back on. While the plate did help smooth things out, I just felt really separated (for lack of a better word) from the board and had a harder time getting the board to do what I wanted. It was faster, but it wasn't nearly as fun.

    I may try the plate on my Donek Razor with my soft boots, but I'll probably end up selling it. At some point in the future I'll probably try a plate again, but for now I'm just going to enjoy the Coiler as is.

    I'm 160 pounds without gear, and ride mid-Atlantic.

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