Mtrappy

I am not sure what a cross over is... can you clarify?

Plates on skis have been around forever. The "new" snowboard plates that everyone is coming out with is really very old technology..... The plate I made a road last season was used on skis just after they started to use a side cut instead of a straight ski. the only thing different with a snowboard is there is no height restriction, YET. Ski plates do need to be alot more compact and low profile to be within the FIS hieght limits. The carbon fiber plate that Atomic had on their skis last year is the pretty much the exact same thing that Kildy made for the 24/7 boards as well as Tinkler made. Snowboarders used that in the '98 olympics. Hangle pates were made for skis long before snowboards to. So there is no question that plates are used on skis and 99.9% of the snowboard plates out there have just been taken from ski companies.

162 same width.

I would go with a 180ish board. About 20-20.5 cm wide.

How big is he?

I got the paint code from the General Lee of the internet then got it as a spray paint and the put on the stickers. As I was the only person the that plate last season. the team was on either vist or hangle. But it is probably the best riding plate I have ever ridden including the apex.

Would you be willing to take 450 Euro + shipping? email me at mtrappy@hotmail.com

Waterville Valley, NH (WVBBTS) pete thorndike

we are doing a four day camp here in Steamboat. Everyone is welcome it is right before usasa nationals too!!! What do you mean you need to make some ebay listings?

I would say go for sure!!!!! If anything its is a good learning experience and a way to meet a bunch of people!

Looks to me like he did ask for opinions....... and I am just trying to same him some time and energy cause I know somethings that just plain wont work. But I am all for him coming up with something completely different that works. Would be awesome. Boardski: I can not share any photos at this time unfortunately. Sorry. But i know many of you have seen it around. ;)

First of all in my opinion I dont think P-Tex for the mounting bracket is the best way to go especially with the cuts in it because I dont think it will be nearly strong enough. If you are trying to make it flex easier with the board then the cuts are on the wrong side of this P-Tex mount. They would need to be on the board side. Also same thing with the 3mm metal hinge, not strong enough. And could you please tell me how you are going to make a free floating plate out of this? I think it is sweet you are experimenting with this. I only have these questions because I spent all last summer making a plate of my own and most of this winter testing it.

I am 99% sure it is billy in the video.....

I am not to familiar with the cross boot, but they should work great. Mine were just getting old and I needed a new pair of boots. I dont think you are wasting your time. It is just a big adjustment to a ski boot.

It is alot hard to reverse engineer a snowboard than you think it is..... By reverse engineering you can easily find out what the board is comprised of. But then you have a sidecut with multiple radii in them, then you need to get the flex right for each radius in the edge. And after you find all of that out it is still hard to make an O.K. replica without understanding WHY.

I am. just want to see how they ride

I know somebody has them collecting dust in the basement.....

Yea to big. I am just looking for a cheep pair. I haven't been able to find any at the local thrift stores....

I am looking for some Flexon Comp. in a size 24.5-25 area. Thanks!!!

I am not going to try and burst any bubbles but I have my doubts............. But would love to see at SES and talk about your theories and results.

email me at mtrappy@hotmail.com

I dont have any hangles that I want to sell yet but I might be able to find a set or two if needed

Any offers?

For sale are 3 of my Kesslers. I am a 140lbs rider and just got new boards. Black Top GS: This board was in late Dec. of 08. Is in race condition. I won the last NorAm in Le Relais on this board. Length: 180 Width: 19.2 Price: $850 or best offer ONLY HAS HANGLE INSERTS!!! Black Top SL This board was built in mid Feb. of last year. Basically brand new. Length: 162 Width: 19.2 Price: $950 or best offer ONLY HAS HANGLE INSERTS!!! Silver Top SL SOLD!! This board was built in Aug. of 08. Has a new base grind on it. Also in race condition. Length: 162 Width: 19.2 Price: $700 or best offer Has regular binding inserts/vist plate inserts Email for photos. All prices DO NOT include shipping. Thanks! Mike Trapp Mtrappy@hotmail.com

You need to SLOW down out there buddy........ WAAAAAAAYYYYYY to fast. This is a BUNNY slope not a race course.....