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You just need some harder bindings (read=any bindings) than your rat traps! be vigilant, i saw at least 3 pair of decent binders go while you were snoozin:sleep: Dont use the big sidecut as a crutch though:nono: bend the knees and keep your head up or youll be a green run grommit forever:eplus2:

Flamebait. and an unsubstantiated argument at that.

its upside down, but other than that its good, both bindings angled slightly forward still within the softboot range

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Dont you have enough carving boards now, espi?

Hmm, so whats inside them this year is the real question:confused:

the Alpinepunk afterburner for your split-tail needs (in shiny metal too!)

Finally a board as tall as you, Espi! cant wait to see you bully that thing around jiminy

just dont get lazy on that bigger board! it aint a crutch, its a carving machine and dont forget it:AR15firin

i still say you should get the stratton/okemo pass, much better carving.

Shiny new skiis are really expensive, but i think what makes it much cheaper is all the awesome deals you get. I just got my girlfriend NOS Lange boots (circa 2005) for 100 bucks! they retailed for 500. and she got slightly (and i mean tiny scuffs on the topsheets, 9 outta 10 slightly) used demo skiis for 250 that wouldve retailed for over 1000! You can get some deals on alpine gear, but nothing like that. As for me, im drooling over a new donek but i still dont know what to get! I think i might have to go custom and order a board kinda like a thin axis... $$ =(

Saw Rush on July 5th, it rocked! Some of their new stuff is pretty good, but the best song of the night was definitely 2112. Geddy didnt miss a note, everyone was spot on. One of the few bands in the world that sounds better live than recorded. Funny as hell too. <object height="344" width="425"> <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrejJHPnVfk&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" height="344" width="425"></object>

I was planning on bringing a bunch of friends to okemo for a college winter break trip, but maybe i'll try sunapee instead... does it have good beginner/intermediate terrain because a few of the girls that want to come arent very brave

And MUSCLE MILK!

speakin my language, BadBrad! I'll be interested to hear what tb has to say about stiffness once he gets back in here.

not a racer, and dont think i will be, but thanks for the input phil

those look like fun, but out of my price range! I have tuition bills:smashfrea

in regards for wide metal: I think the reason these boards appeal to most other alpine riders and not me is because im looking for a very different ride feel than the typical alpine rider (older, kinda to very heavy). A big, smooth alpine board would be great for these guys. Im young and light, and i dont want a board to just set on the edge and ride. I want to explode out of a turn, high five some dude in an airplane, and come back down and whip out a full 360 switch carve bertleman style. When I'm older and or heavier and looking for a more relaxing ride, ill want a wider, smoother performing board. Sean: I remember, it might have been last summer, you were asking around about bamboo as a construction material for your alpine boards. Anything ever materialize out of that? sounds like itd be interesting if its not too wobbly for higher speeds. Ohh, and is solid black ok for the topsheet on an olympic core because im pretty sure ill be able to afford that now.:D and finally garecht: no, I was seriously considering a blitz for this summer but i defnately cant afford it plus shipping from germany and everything. and now I feel good about buying american products:biggthump

I still dont see why your considering any other binding than bomber, Garecht, but if you must then post a "WTB" about ibex or F2 ti.

sorry bob, i just dont like wider boards. I guess i'll be doomed to ride virus, pogo, and madd for the rest of my years. It might even be holding back alpine snowboarding as we know it:rolleyes: Ace, i didnt know you rode symmetrical boards as for donek, im riding on the east, doing a lot of icy night riding on medium and sometimes narrow runs. Ive got a pogo overdose 162 that ive been riding for a couple years. What I like most about the board I have is the energy in and out of the turns and how fast I can change edges, but i'm looking to make bigger turns at higher speeds. Im also thinking the slightly softer board might be easier to crank tight turns when i need them. This seemed like a good board to pick without going so big that I run out of room on the mountain. Hmm, depending on by how much the price increases, I may be able to go with an olympic core in the new board. Just one question: is the solid black topsheet opaque enough to use on a board with an olympic core?

its the 175 Behan GS, stats are as follows: length: 175 effective edge: 159 sidecut: 13.24 nose width: 22.27 waist width: 17.50 tail width: 22.27 stiffness: 6.6 I started with a length range of 174 to 176, and then i went with the largest sidecut, and I like the thinner boards for quicker edge to edge and less swing weight. Metal doneks? sounds great, but im just barely going to be able to afford a standard. Id love to go with the olympic core, but i cant shell out the $$. And im not positive it was a lady, but when i searched the name i found a tiny bit of information about a competitor with that last name. Great news about the stiffness variations! I might go with one increment higher, but it seems like the 6.5ish might be alright after all.

Get my girlfriend carving on her skis:biggthump

Not to thredjack, but Kaoru, where exactly are you from? Albany area? upper adirondacks? catskills? or out west syracuse/watertown/buffalo?

I'm looking at ordering a Donek race and I like the specs on one of their pro-signature models, but I'm pretty sure the pro was a lady (which is alright by me because I'm not nearly as good or strong as a pro lady anyway). The only thing that I'm concerned about is that it may be a little soft. I've never ridden a Donek, so if you have, could you please tell me if 6.6 on their stiffness scale (on a 175 board) is too soft for a 160 pound guy?

ahh! rule 34 on moose and statues!