Crashtopher

I was just looking at the Donek Blade, which seems to satisfy my requirements. Any feedback on this model?

Yeah, I've read about the Swoard but I am under the impression that it is a "one-trick pony", ie it is good at low speed laid out carves, but not as good at speed. I do ride fast sometimes, so that stability means a lot to me. If any Swoard riders can reassure me that their boards are pretty stable at all speeds, I'm up for giving one a shot (though I'm not sure how I'll do it).

Hey gang, After riding my ancient Asym Alp 171 last week and realizing that it has about as much "pop" as a wet noodle, I have come to realize it's time for a new board. I've been looking at the sticks availiable on the Bomber site and all of them have a pretty narrow waist width, meaning I'll have to run rather steep binding angles (like 60 plus degrees). So, I offer up the two following questions: Anyone know of a good carving board designed for us guys with bigger feet? Anyone know if I can demo carving boards anywhere in New England? My stats: Height: 6'3" Weight: 230 Terrain: New England (so everything from Jay Peak waist deep pow to Loon mountain ice so clear you can see the grass through it) Style: I've been riding hard boots for a long time, (starting w/ a Kemper Bullet, Emery PLate Bindings and Raichle Damian Sanders hardboots). I like to carve at medium speeds on well groomed trails. I have an Arbor 169 Element that I use for everyday riding, pulling the carving board out when conditions are optimal. I appreciate any and all feedback. Have a good one.

I have a new set of TD2's and I was wondering if there's any tricks you guys can tell me about their set-up (where to lube with Bomber Butter, etc). I'll be at Killington on saturday trying them out. Any recommendations for good carving runs at the "Big K"? Thanks.

That is so unbelievably awesome.

I don't think I had the bindings cranked down too tight. It took some force to lock them down, but I didn't need to use both hands to do it. I'm thinking that they just cracked from being used for a while.

Location: Jay Peak, VT Time 2 days ago Snow conditions: GROOMED CORDUROY So, my brother and I got out on the mountian at 8am on our all- mountain boards (Me: Arbor Element 169, Burton Missions, Salomon Malamutes) and found the most beautiful groomed trails. I waited till the afternoon when the snow softened up before pulling out my freecarve board (Alp 170, Burton plates, Burton Boiler HB's). I buckled into the board about 100 feet from the base of the lift. I ddin't even get in one decent carve, since when I went to unbuckle my rear boot to get on the lift, the plastic handle on the toe bail snapped off in my hand. I now had no way to work the binding. I was really pumped to get in some big fat carves on that yummy snow, but a dead rear binding ixnayed that idea. I wound up carving on teh Arbor for teh rest of the day. FYI, Salomon Malamutes make softboot carving a reality, I highly recommend them. Moral of the story: Plastic parts on plate bindings will break. My order for a pair of TD2's goes in today, hopefully I'll have them in time for my trip to Killington in 2 weeks.

I went out last week and at the end of the day I doing nice slow mellow carves on my last run since my legs were toast. I was almost alone on the slope, I could see no one below me when all of a sudden something hits me full force from behind while in a heelside carve. I went ass over teakettle and when I stopped tumbling I checked out my assailant. It was another snowboarder, I'd say late teens to early 20's. He looked at me and said something along the lines of "Sorry man, are you okay?" My response was "You are joking around with me, right? I'm the only person on the trail, and you plow into me?" He realized that I was REALLY pissed so he got up and skidded his way down the mountain. Moral of the story: I wear a helmet because even when I have the trail to myself and I am riding in control, some jackass may be barelling down the slope and may hit me, the only other person on the trail.

I figure I'd be willing to spend up to $400 at the moment, though a used board for $200 would look really tasty.

Long time listener, first time caller. I started riding in 1987 on a Burton Elite 150 and was hooked. I progressed to a Kemper Freestyle (complete with flourescent pink and green logos) in 1989 and on a whim I bought a Kemper Bullet 180 with Emery plates and Raichle "Damian Sanders" hardboots, That setup scared the snot out of me. Fast foreward to 2005. My setups are: Arbor Woodie Wide 169 - Burton Mission Bindings - Salomon Malamute Softboots (FYI, Arbor makes amazing boards) Burton Asym Alp Seven point Zero - Burton plates (don't know which ones, not the race plates though) - Burton Boiler Hardboots Now, the purpose of this message: I want to replace the Alp. I have ridden it for several years and I like it, but i feel like I am missing out on newer / better technology. So, what should I get to replace the Alp? Info: I am 6'3". 220 lbs with a size 12.5 foot. I carve at medium to high speeds, but don't want a board that has to be going full tilt to get up at extreme angles. I've seen good deals on Agression (don't know anything about them) and Burton sticks on the Chris Klug website, but nothing has jumped out at me. So, considiring my medium - to aggressive riding style and hefty proportions, can anyone out there make some recommendations as to what boards I might consider? I'll shut up now and say thanks for all your input.