Brian

Thanks for the replys, thought more riders would be interested in carving during the off season...???:o :rolleyes:

Got the latest issue of snowboard journal #003, I did see one picture of a carver. We are now into the second year of this magazine and I have to say it is somewhat disappointing, there is very little coverage in the new rag of the sport of alpine snowboarding, mostly guys hucking themselves off cliffs and drops into pow. I spoke to Jason Ford one of the founders of the mag today and told him my views and he suggested that if any of the carving community has pics/storys and info to submit to the mag give them a call/email and see about providing some thoughts and info to supply them for submission. Jason did ask what sort of numbers of people are on BOL, told him I was not sure, just a guess at 250-300+ online, maybe Fin could help with that info, heck possibly he could help provide some stories or pics to get a article about carving into the mag. Anyhow it looks like we're not going to see much until January and a story/pics from James Cassimus and last years SES 04. Check out the mag/website and give them a call for some of your input, www.snowboardjournal.com.

'02 F2 Speedster RS 182 (waist 19.6, radius 16) Spring blow out on this new, never ridden Speedster RS. Bought this board from a carving guru in Oregon at the begining of the season, it needs a home as I have too many boards, pics available.

Check out the classified section for brand new 182 F2 Speedster RS for sale, beautiful board, need to thin the quiver.

Check out the classified for new 182 F2 Speedster RS for sale, great board need to thin the quiver.

Mellow, thanks for the advise

New 182 F2 Speedster RS waist 19.6cm radius 16cm New, never ridden, black bottom/yellow deck. Need to thin out the quiver, too many boards, pics upon request. Asking $350 includes shipping w/in the U.S.

Check out blue-tomato.com and Dainese.com, they have specific types of protection, jackets, pants, they are all well made and work great. Got my jacket thru blue-tomato, good company to purchase this stuff thru. The No Gomers were only $20 in the 04 issue of the Reliable Racing catalog.

Marik I've sent the check ($$$) Monday Feb. 9th for the board and several emails, please advise, thank you. aloha Brian:confused:

mbsurfer Like to buy the bindings, I live in SD close to you. email me back @ balbert747@hotmail.com. aloha Brian

Mark Check your email, thank you. aloha Brian

I agree with Kent, Kevin Kinnear had a vision and SBL was great, it's how I became involved with carving and riding plates. Met Kurt Hoy and know a little bit of his background, but that attitude seems to be part of the mags current style and format. Snowboard Journal looks like it will be different from SBL and similar to Surfers Journal. Looking forward to my first issue, talked with two of the editors about carving and "invited" them to attend the SES, we'll see if they show to cover the event.

F2axxis Interested in buying the F2 board, please check your email. aloha Brian

brian san diego mammoth mtn aspen it's carving time

f2axxis I have sent you two emails and this is the second post, please let me know if the F2 is availble, I'd like to buy it. Thank you. aloha Brian:confused:

Axxis Interested in buy the board, can you send pics of the bottom and topsheet, thank you. email me @ balbert747@hotmail.com aloha Brian

163 Nidecker Tornado GS, 2000-01 model, good condition bottom (black) and topsheet (red), $175. Pics available. aloha Brian

Adam I might suggest a second opinion from an orthopedic surgeon in San Deigo, he is one of the team doctors for the Chargers. I had my ACL reconstucted two years ago and the knee is strong and healthy. Here is my email balbert747@hotmail.com the BOL PM/email features are not working. aloha Brian

Adam Not sure if the BOL email notification is correct, but you can contact me at balbert747@hotmail.com. aloha Brian

Adam I have some info concerning your torn ACL. You can email me and I would be happy to make a suggestion for another opinion and doctor in San Diego. aloha Brian

Some of my favorites, William Topley, Pat McGee Band, Fastball, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jack Johnson, Ben Harper, John Hiatt, mix these guys on a CD or tape, carving on these tunes is cool.

I ride with music most of the time, but it is turned down enough to hear other riders on the runs. The first rule learned, before starting the run, check to see if there are other riders uphill. During the run always look up hill on turns, especially heelside. Riding w/ music while digging trenches is very cool.

Fin and Michelle the new forum is great, a lot of work and very good job. I got my new TD2s today, very cool. Can't wait to check out the ride.