Fastskiguy
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If high end race skis are still wood or box construction, how come metal is so much better in a snowboard. Not trying to inflame here....just asking.
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"Most athletes gain up to and over a full second on a thirty second race course on metal, not the fractions of seconds you are using to quess about metal, but full seconds...."
One second in a 30 second course is just amazingly huge, probably proof right there that they are a big improvement in performance.
And contrary to what some believe, I think good race equipment must be easy to handle, not hard to handle. It has to be made to perform well at the speed of the event too so if I take out some high level racers GS board it's not gonna work that well for me because I'm not going that fast (yet!) But ask the guy and he'll be like "turns real easy, stable ride, and holds like crazy in the course" or something like that. You'd expect (tho it's not proven) a similar improvement would happen if a metal board was made for "my speed".
My comments comparing the metal boards to the purple anodized mtb parts was aesthetic only....just to be clear. Same thing with Ti, used to be super cool to have a bare Ti colored bike frame, now lots are painted.
1 second in 30? Man, when I get into racing I'm gonna need me one of them things.
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One thing is for sure, the polished metal boards are the hottest things on the snow now. (But could they be the purple anodized parts of the MTB world?)
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This is a little off topic but is the UPZ boot made of a plastic that can be stretched like most other boots?
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I've often wondered why the big disparity, a 17m snowboard is considered near unrideable in resort conditions but a 17m ski is normal for a performance on-piste carver.
Your average skier skids more than your alpine rider buying a carving board (maybe it's even unfair to compare these two disparate groups). Average skiers *need* to skid more than your typical carving board rider. Plus it makes them more versatile. But not as good for pure carving-no ski or skier is.
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I sincerely hope that during the next TD3 redesign..
TD3?
<checks bank account?
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Could this be muscle cramping in your foot? I get this and it hurts like crazy...but only when I get on long runs-I'm used to 300 ft vertical runs. Mine goes away after a few days of "out west" riding.
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Ok here is my entry in the 'How much time can you waste on your WCR contest'.
Rich S.
How did you get those cards to stand up like that?
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I keep you posted!
Brett
Any more blade updates? And what size did you get? Thanks :)
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Thanks again for all of the tips guys, I think my form has improved with some of these ideas :) Managed to survive a NASTAR course with this off-camber toeside turn....most of the time LOL!
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I sure am glad I get to weigh in on this issue because I really like to go to Buttermilk, usually make it once every couple of years.
I have no opinion on a new Tiehack lift.
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Dark chocolate and almonds are my favorite
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While at sandwiches, here's another kitchen experiment. It's a single sheet of very poor quality paper.
Doesn't that show a stiff, non-flexing structure that...if flexed...will crumple?
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I always thought that the sandwich ski is a better performer than the cap, that's why the race skis are mostly sandwich. I thought the cap was cheaper in big quantities so that's why you see lower performance stuff with the cap. Solomon had the first cap race ski but not now.....aren't they (race skis) still mostly the old sidewall construction? I've just gotta think that if caps were really better, you'd see'em underfoot at international events, regardless of price. Still, I'm interested to hear what others say too.
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Used OS2 SI Long $200 or New OS2 SI Long $250 (In box)
Oh man, D-Sub has a new avitar! What happened to the crazy flip-off dude?
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That first pic looks like you're planning on doing a pete rose into home! I think that's gonna be the source of your problems.
Where do you ride? Maybe you can get some one-on-one?
Wisconsin but the last two pics were on peak 10 at Breck. I get out west to Colorado or Idaho 2-3 times per year, usually summit co or the aspen area and the boise area and sun valley. Just got back from a 5 day trip to summit co last week and met Dave Kemp for a couple of runs, that was fun!
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So with this "less than ideal" entry, I'm thinking it could cause skipping by the time the board hits the fall line.
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Man, you guys are giving me a lot of info. Here's some still pics from last March from Breckenridge. Now I've improved....but I think you can see the alignment issue at the top of the turn. Things improve a little as it progresses, but getting into the turn better should help.
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Man, you guys are giving me a lot of info. Here's some still pics from last March from Breckenridge. Now I've improved....but I think you can see the alignment issue at the top of the turn. Things improve a little as it progresses, but getting into the turn better should help.
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I'm on a used pair of 324's, some shell stretching, a custom insole, and a moldable liner (from the Bomber store no less!) and it's really nice. In about 500$ for all of that stuff and I have a nearly-deformed foot.
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at 6'3 21" is most likely PERFECTLY reasonable. Try 20.5, or 20, but (admitting that I am in no way an expert or a racer, but I've ridden a bit) 21" is not unreasonable in the slightest. Mike Tovino rides wide stances and he's like...I think 5'11" or 6' even. I ride 20.5 or .75...somewhere around there...
I'm sorry to rehash if you answered this already...when the chatter occurs is it the nose, waist, tail, or whole board "bouncing"?
It's like the whole board is skipping and bouncing. Usually I bend at the waist big time, put my hands down, and vibrate to a jolting stop. I've found a video from last year, I'll post some shots from that (or the whole thing). I'm pretty sure it's body position.
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as in reaching for the snow?
honestly, getting someone to diagnose your problem by looking at your tracks is not going to be accurate. Post a video of you riding, or at least some still shots.
21" is a pretty wide stance unless you're fairly tall.
I'll try to get a video if I can get on snow on Sunday and get a short shot of my setup too. I'm 6' 3", the 21" stance feels OK but I might try 20" just for kicks this weekend too.
I'm pretty sure it's due to the body position tho. I don't think my form is super bad but the video will tell.
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This one helped me:
Oh man, I think I look like some of the square headed dudes!
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What kind of board, how long is it, how stiff is it, and what is your stance width?
later,
Dave R.
A donek FC11 171 7.5 stiffness and a donek behle GS board 175 9.0 stiffness, stance is 21" on each, angles are higher on the FCII, get about the same amount of chatter on each.
I like the idea of moving my trailing hip towards the snow-might help keep my weight bias a little more forward too.
Used Donek Blade for 350$? maybe a 182 Axxess?
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Anybody out there want to sell a good or better condition Donek Blade (either size) or Axxess (182cm) for 350$?