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Heyo, Episode 2 of ON EDGE is out now. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OT2oWHZ-XX8&feature=colike Let me know what you think about it. Feedback is appreciated.

Xavier De La Rue has a small alpine background, then to SBX competitions. One of the SBX greats from early days of SBX racing; Palmer, De La Rue, Neilson... http://http://www.fis-ski.com/uk/604/613.html?sector=SB&competitorid=13028&type=biog

Check it. Episode 1 is based on our training camp Aug/Sept at Mt.Hood. Hope you enjoy. Episode 2 is about our latest camp and triple slalom event in Colorado. http://youtu.be/gzPEFU92gOQ?hd=1 ps: still cant figure out how to embed. my bad...

Live time results at www.live-timing.com

Hi Ladia, Its an attempt to stay progressive, and part of the truth is; 1. dual format is too confusing to the general public. want to simplify it 2. our current dual format takes to long, we need to condense our event into 1 hour for tv and media. 3. Slalom is a format that can take place on smaller hills, therefore involve more people in racing.

full tilt and dalbello Sometimes we cut out the boot a bit to soften it laterally. Focus on customization is primarily about getting a precise snug pain free fit. f/t or dalbello is just a personal preference. Volume seems lower on f/t around ankle. F/T buckles seem to jam up with snow. Really like the predictable progressive flex of the boots. We want to use Snowboard boot companies. But the boots have had little to no innovation in 15 years. We need a next generation of boot from them.

I am not sure our videos should be too tech, cause we want to appeal to a broad audience (carvers, softbooters, parents, racers, general enthusiasts...). But I am happy to chat here. Most of our men ride custom spec boards. We seek to innovate and take R&D risks. Many of our boards ride and respond like none other in the world. Each board is also customized to the power, ability and style of the rider. Same as our plates, we have 4 constructions of Apex plates we run. Our boots are all over the place, including dalbello, fulltilt, lange, atomic, upz and deeluxe. Our bindings are all F2 bails, but we are open, and think there is room to grow there. (tried bombers this past week...). No big toe lifts, no cants, some front foot small heel lifts. We are also testing Jaseys boards, we want to support him. Angles are 55/50 normally, stance width is individual, but 19 1/4 to 20 1/2 is the general range. The men are from 140 - 260 lbs. median being 160. Hope this is good info about our set-ups. Please feel free to ask more pointed questions here.

Team Update: Copper mtn training camp.

185 Kessler #3 2011/12 serial # 11257. This board was Custom produced this Aug for Canadian National Team. 7 days of riding on it. Professionally tuned and maintained by our world-cup tech. White topsheet. 20.5 cm at the waist. UPM inserts. Flex designed for riders 150lbs - 185lbs Excellent condition , race ready !! $ 950 Current Location Copper Mtn CO. Serious inquiries only please.

185 Kessler #2 2011/12 serial # 12075. This board was Custom produced this Sept for the Canadian National team. Sister board ( identical ) to board #1 ( 11266 ) 1/2 day of riding on it. Professionally tuned by our world-cup tech. White topsheet 20.5 cm at the waist. UPM inserts. Flex designed for riders 175lbs + MINT condition, race ready. $1200. Current Location Copper Mtn CO. Serious inquiries only. Boards topsheets and bases are in perfect condition.

185 Kessler #1 2011/12 serial # 11266. This board was Custom produced this Aug for the Canadian National Team. 7 days of riding on it. Professionally tuned and maintained by our world-cup tech. White topsheet. 20.5 cm at the waist. UPM inserts. Flex designed for riders 175lbs + Excellent condition , race ready !! Current location: Copper Mtn Colorado. $ 900 . Serious inquires only please.

Just a quick update about where we are, and what we are doing. ps: I am not sure how to embed the clip here. I used search function, and couldnt figure it out. How do you do that carvingscooby?

Following some of Canada's top alpine snowboarders this season as they travel the globe in search of new destinations, adventure, and gold! Featuring coaches and athletes from the Canadian National Alpine Snowboard Team & the Calgary Snowboard Club. ON EDGE episode <iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/gzPEFU92gOQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Vote for World Slalom Champion Hilde Engeli (NOR) on this Norway site. A hardbooter getting nominated, and hopefully winning is a big deal in my mind. Help increase her exposure and support by voting for her here: http://www.tacky.no/skateboard/article/?id=114057 She currently gets no funding from Norway, although she is world champ!

We are currently training in Mt. Hood Oregon, with the World Cup team. Heres a quick update. Enjoy.

Heres an update on what we are up to right now: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6Fscnx4ydo&feature=player_embedded

After 7 weeks off snow, Spring training camp is happening now at Mammoth mountain. PS: the snow is sick for this time of year. We are having epic freecarving. I forgot how good the groomers are here. And we have the hill to ourselves. We normally train at Sunshine and Farnham for spring camp, but we wanted a longer break this year (sunshine closes may 24), and Farnham ran out of funding this season. If you are out at Mammoth before June 9th, swing by and say hello. PS: saw some monoboarder on a Burton Prime today. Never saw a mb'er on an alpine board, but makes sense. Not sure why he doesn't just ride it sideways though!

I assume its this program: http://www.mansfieldski.com/programs/snowboardracing/raceprogram.php Rob Smith - 1. Do you know who the Mansfield alpine snowboard coach is? 2. When did Mike/Matt train with Mansfield club?

Adam Robertson (brother of Olympic silver medallist) runs a team out of Lake Louise and Canmore, Alberta. Most of the young guys on the Cdn World Cup team are a result of his coaching. You can reach him at adjrobertson@hotmail.com.

Atomant, It sounds like you are not looking for a competitive team as much as a general way to progress your skills. Look at Snowperformance camps or on the regional board for hardboot instructors. The Expression sessions are another valuable way to learn and progress. You will probably get the support you are looking for better. These programs may be more age appropriate and rewarding with other adults there as well.

CARVE - 2011 (Calgary Snowboard Club) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgJvuu5Fkdc Summary episode 7 of the 2011 alpine racing season for the Calgary Snowboard Club. CSC athletes had some great results over the racing season and are now back home to hit the gym and prepare for the 2012 competition season. Produced by Rider Media, Cliff Markham I hope you enjoyed the series. We are back on snow late May in Mammoth, California. See you on the slopes somewhere next winter! - Mark

Team Series, Episode 6 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-2QGYfmlMw. Calling this one "travel". Final Season 1 episode out next week...

Actually we called it Europa, but it might as well be called smokes and techno, because theres no escaping it in Austria. This video is about a Europa cup we raced near the border of Slovenia and Italy last week. Enjoy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UrWLxUfGtI&feature=player_embedded

S01E04 is out now, its titled progression. Episode 1- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmqDUTBTwLk Episode 2- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjZ-FF5cLto Episode 3- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zlPCR1qM5c Episode 4- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cmxhrv-fQpU Check out www.goldenfilmfestival.com, film festival hosted by producer Cliff Markham. We are in Europe right now. Im just heading to bed in a hotel just outside Venice on our way to a Europa Cup in Austria.

The person you are seeing is Team Kazaks world cup rider: http://www.valerietsoy.com/en/ And she rides a 185.