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FS: 155 Coiler Metal Softy Carver - BOARD IS SOLD. Exceptional condition, very light use. Topsheet shows very minor wear and two very small lift line dings on the tail. Base is nearly perfect with a couple of very minor pebble scratches. Rails have a couple of spots of minor pebble marks and could use a sharpen. Built for a 150 pound rider. Sidewall says "155 Softycarver for Ron". Specs: 155 cm length, about 134 cm effective edge (very long for a softboot board), 8.5m sidecut, 240 waist, decambered nose and tail, titanal. More detailed photos available.

Have you verified the SCRs with Prior? From looking at the FLC specs on the Prior website, I think the 12/14 SCR on the 177 is a typo. The SCRs increase 1m per length increment on all but the 177 (10/12, 11/13, 12/14, 12/14, 14/16). In addition, the nose and tail widths of the 177 are .1 cm narrower than the 173, which would indicate a larger SCR on the 177. If the goal is to open up more terrain to carving (steeper, narrower, banked features and other playful terrain, more crowded runs or days), then IMO, shorter, lighter, and turnier is more versatile and more fun. That's to a point, of course, but a 173 FLC is not a short board by most people's standards (155 effective edge).

Hm. I can kind of see your point, but I think its a lot more complicated than a simple decision of "x" kind of person deserves care and "y" does not. Bob's onto one way of thinking about it. Below is a little more food for thought: When I was 22, and driving home after graduation, I rolled my Ford Explorer 2 1/2 times into the median of the interstate (car swerved into my lane, I swerved to avoid them, the right front wheel came off - stripped the axle nut completely out. Yes, I was wearing my seat belt.). I had all of my belongings and my mutt puppy with me, and I was wearing some pretty ratty clothes. I probably looked homeless, with a bloody rats nest of hair. I was unconscious to semi-conscious. A year or so later, my folks got a call from one of the first passers-by to stop at the scene, who was shocked that I wasn't dead. I was fortunate. Someone found my wallet, and I was just conscious enough to give my folks' phone number to someone (lucky, b/c I gave the wrong phone number for another contact). There are a lot of scenarios that could have led to me ending up in the ER, semi-conscious, looking homeless, with no ID, no contact info. What would you think if someone turned your wife or kid away in that state? Not to get too allegorical, here's what happened to my dog. Although the firemen and several people promised to take my dog to the vet, no one was willing to take the responsibility for the dog or payment for her. I could have paid, but I wasn't really in a state to figure out the logistics.... They just tossed her in the SUV and sent her with the wreckage. I was released later that day (weird, I know), and had the friend who picked me up take me to the junkyard. I found the 12 week old pup cornered under the truck by the (literal) junk yard dogs. Overall, the dog and I were lucky. I had a concussion, a lot of glass in my arm and some soft tissue damage to my neck, the pup broke her pelvis. The dog sits funny and my neck gets stiff sometimes, but we don't mind.

If Two Ravens (hi 2R!) passes on these boots, I'm interested. PM sent.

As many people have noted, there is a lot of noise and negativity in this thread. However, there are some very good, thoughtful posts, and I thought it might be nice to focus on those points. I edited for space, but there are plenty more.... I voted yes, for many of the reasons mentioned below, but I can see why some others voted no, which is why I included comments from either side. Hoping that we can hit the re-set button, and that the carvers who are about ready to delete BOL from their favorites will remember that there are a lot of welcoming, respectful, if less vociferous, members who would hate to see them go.

Awesome! Glad to hear that you and the PNW crew are having fun!

Congratulations on getting out of the cast! Could you have ever imagined how nice it would be to wash your foot? A few years ago, I broke my lateral malleolus (and the mid-shaft of the fibula on the other leg - not a good move). Obviously, it was a different break from yours, since the fibula only bears about 10% of the weight. I managed to sprain the ankle pretty well in the process. My ankle was in a plaster cast for about two weeks and a walking boot for a few weeks after that. For me, progress was non-linear - be ready for a few plateaus, but keep at it. In some ways, my ankle will never be the same, but I feel like I have better balance and a stronger, less sprain-able ankle now than before my injury. My healing proceeded faster in some areas than others. I biked several miles to my 8 week check up appointment, but my ankle would swell and be painful after a moderate hike for months. Not sure if you're up for more advice, but here are a few things that were important in my recovery.... I second everyone's advice about really going after your PT and any range of motion work you can dream up for yourself. The key term in my recovery was "as tolerated," which I took as advice to pay attention to my pain level and permission to do as much of any activity/therapy as would allow me to function the next day. Are you able to bear weight on your leg yet? Gentle weight bearing exercises (without the boot whenever possible - I can elaborate if you care, but I'm already going on and on) were the turning point for my bone healing. Once that was on track, balance and strengthening work were the key to "fixing" my loose sprained ankle. Just two more things that helped me: - Biking, even with no resistance on an exercise bike, is *awesome* for loosening things up and creating more fluidity of movement. - Immersing my ankle in very hot water then ice water then hot water, etc. did amazing things for flushing out inflammation.... most PTs will recommend some version of this therapy Best of luck in your recovery!

Hm. I found and watched those links on a Mac. I used to have problems with NBC videos, but then updated to the most recent version of Firefox (took about 3 minutes total). Hope that helps - if not, I'm sure somebody will have a better idea.

US-friendly NBC links: NBC Olympic snowboard videos, including PGS footage Big final/gold medal for JJA

Bump for the new year! Price drop, now $75 + shipping!

Awesome! Babe magnet indeed! Can't wait to meet him and hear the story.... r.

Awesome!

Oh no, Bryan! Vibes and stoke (and an email) coming your way.

Thanks, everybody! Solid, pretty, shiny near new boots at an awesome price. I know I'm not the only girl with small feet who likes a good pair of softboots....

We're coming your way this morning! Last minute change of plans.... We'll be in the Sunrise lot first thing this morning (Thurs) and maybe tomorrow. Hope to see some of the crew for some carving! Rebecca & Buell

First of all - PRICE DROP to $95 + shipping. Solid boots! Smoking price! Thanks for the bump! Salomon definitely makes a good boot.

Hey Max, Glad to hear you made it home safe and sound. It was great to meet you, although it's too bad that we didn't get to ride together. You're such a fit and determined person that you're bound to impress everyone with your healing time. I keep trying to sum up my feelings about your accident, but I guess I'm still too frustrated and shocked to articulate my thoughts. Props to Shane. As RJ would say, he's a solid unit. Heal up well, and let's make some turns together next year. Rebecca

That's awesome, Two Ravens! Cancer research works - donate if you can!

Great advice in this thread! Allee's point about letting your friend rack up some miles is especially good. It's easy to get information overload when you're learning. For me, 1-3 exercises or things to focus on are about all I can handle in a day, and then I have to get out and "feel" it over and over again. Aside from that, sometimes it's fun to just ride with your friends, even the ones who could offer loads of advice, without worrying about what they think. Actually, just seeing that Steph has been riding for 15 years is terrific for me. It lets me pretend that I might look like her avatar in 12 years. Sounds like you're on a good track. More girl carvers = awesome!

Hi there! Good on ya for helping a girl out. While I'm not as good or strong a rider as many BOLers, I happen to be a chick and may be able to offer some insight.... Most (not all) women are less aggressive riders than most (not all) men. It sounds like your friend may fit nicely into this pattern. I know I do. More aggressive riders, by and large, are able to overcome flaws in their technique by simply going faster, taking more chances and learning by trial and the occasionally scary or painful error. Less aggressive riders like yours truly and a few other women and men I've watched are *not* comfortable learning this way. We learn by building a skill slowly, in pieces, and then, as we feel the skill start to work, very gradually increasing our speed/edge angle/whatever. Very different processes, but similar goals. It is possible that your friend is more intuitive than I am, but for me, the worst possible advice is along the lines of "trust the edge," "just put the board higher on edge," "go faster," that sort of thing. It is non-specific and makes me feel inadequate that I can't "just do it." Clear, technical advice, accompanied by static demonstrations or breaking toeside and heelside down turn by turn or just slow, balanced, carved traverses were much more helpful in moving me along. I happen to have a great instructor to help me (hard to find, but so worth it), so I don't have to rely on my more intuitive, aggressive (well-meaning) boyfriend. One great thing about my instructor is that he teaches "good" or "pretty" skidded turns with carved turns. Since I have a bit of a fear factor, I am able to increase my speed and aggression only if I'm confident that at any point I can slow down or stop. In my opinion, skidding is as or more important than carving for learning (flame away). I've probably gone on too long already, but one more thought.... I'm sure there are exceptions, but the less aggressive riders I know (men and women) are/were MUCH more comfortable starting out on softies. When I started out, I felt like the hardboots locked me in concrete and took me for a ride, where I felt like I had more power to influence a softboot setup. I simply felt more comfortable and confident on softies, which is why I made my first carved turns on softboots, many days before my first carved turns on hardboots. Now, while I love my hardboots and can feel some limitations of softboots, I am still more aggressive and confident on softies. Just what worked for me.... Everyone is different.

The definition of "Full System" keeps expanding doesn't it? Mike Tinkler and Jim McG were the first hardbooters Buell and I ever saw in person, and the pictures make it easy to remember how we got hooked! Can't wait to see the new toys at OES.

Ripping!!! Very cool to see the TNT in action. Can't wait to see the PDX crew at OES! Rebecca

See you guys soon! I posted my 23.5 Salomon Optimas on the FS thread. More pics and info there. Surely some small footed girl needs some softboots for the OES pow!

Salomon Optima softboots, mondo 23.5, women's size 6, in near perfect condition - $75 + shipping These are Salomon's top of the line, stiffest women's softboots. The liners were only used one day and the shells were used 3 days. The boots retail for $250. For size reference, I wear a size 6.5 - 7 in a street shoe. I'm happy to send full size pics and answer questions! Thanks, Rebecca

Right on, Randy! Everyone knows chicks dig bald guys....