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Prior to the olympics, I thought bode was a great role model and definitely was one of the best out there. I do not doubt his ability, but I don't agree with how he goes about applying them. goes out drinking during the olympics, has a pretty poor showing, and then plays it off with the "oh there are more important things in life and its not all about winning" .. true, but not when you're at the olympics. Again, not trying to piss people off , nor saying he sucks as a skier, but I think he has a lot of improvement to make with his attitude

most of my injuries (broken toes, fingers, and nose) have all been from playing games in gym or chasing my brother around but then again I also broke my wrist 9 years ago when I was learning to board....since then I got gloves with built in wrist protectors -- sound lame but they work!!!! :(

my mom makes those chocolate things and they're damn good.

I am in the area, so about 45 minutes north of the city. Are you in the city or also outside?

what if one foot is 26.3 and the other is a 25.9? Cant really buy two different boot sizes, so do you think its better to go up a size for the left foot or down for the right foot?

Thanks for all your input. I am definitely planning on going witih the thermo flex liners. I just remeasured my foot (actually had someone else help me this time), and my foot ended up being a 25.8. good thing I had someone help me before buying boots, or I would have bought 26's, a size too big! One more question (i hope), for a beginner that weighs about 160, which boot should I go for? I've heard the Indy are great boots, but better for people over 180 and/or agressive. From there, does it matter if I go with the Lemans or the Suzuka? Are the suzuka that much better of a boot? Thanks again

I saw somebody riding (skiing?) one of those a few years ago out east, but never since. When I saw it for the first time I was just like, WTF is he riding??? Looks amazingly tough ... I'll stick with learning how to carve

this past week and a half SUCKED. Rain + sanding/paint does not mix, lost a few hundred there .... but what's a few hundred dollars compared to the joys of a new board?

Tex - I will definitely check those stores out, those sound pretty sweet Gleb - I am totally pumped to be going up there this fall, should be a GREAT time. and we should definitely board, assuming I paint enough houses this summer to pay for all this!!

Hello all I am looking for the following boards, all around 168, maybe a little longer (I am only 5'8") Donek Axxess Prior 4WD Coiler AM (for a rider around 155-165lbs) I am also looking for bindings, preferably step-in's ... either TD 1 or 2's or Cateks Thanks! Either respond here or shoot me an email (r.cowman@gmail.com)

Thank you everyone for your great advice Gleb - I will be attending Bates, so Lewiston Maine, not too far from Sunday River/Sugarloaf. Do you hail from an area nearby?

thank you all very much I was looking at bomber.com at the demo Prior AWD 174 ... would that board be too big? I am going to school next year in Maine, so I am hoping to ski as much as possible, with a trip out to Colorado with the family at sum point ... so the riding will be everything from ice to snow. Out east its more groomed and skinnier trails, so your responses would lead me to get a 168 tops ... 174 too big? .. the freeride board i own now is an Indie 165 so a 174 would be a pretty big change, yet I know that alpine boards are bought larger than freerides thanks again

I am presently a dreaded softbooter, BUT I would like to change over to hardboots and pick up an alpine board, but I have a few questions ... I weigh about 155-160 and am 5'8", probably not going to grow too much more (inch max), but maybe put on another 5 pounds or so. I've been thinking about getting a used/demo Prior AWD or Donek Axxes or Coiler AM as all three have been recommended as great all-mountain boards ... but what size? I wear a 9.5 shoe, and measured my foot and it was a 26.3 ... go with the 26's? (i've read the 26's are for 26.0-26.9, and its easier to make small boot bigger than big boot smaller) I know bomber supports TD2's, but are Cateks that much worse? (I ask b/c I have seen them on sale here). Also, are they compatable with the intec heels sold here on bomber? Thanks for any help ... and if anyone has any of this equipment, feel free to email at r.cowman@gmail.com

I am interested in the bindings (not positive if I am in the market, but thinking of getting into alpine carving and therefore need bindings). Do these work with the intec heel systems found in the bomber shop (want to be sure those arent just for the TD2's)? Thanks