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Wow! Thirst WARP 8 R! Thirst is from North Idaho and is geographically considered part of Montucky. I can’t wait to try it out... I have 4 days of riding planned starting Thursday! So I will give a review later. The build quality is spectacular, the graphics and top sheet are stunning. I really like the nose and tail profile. The sun really makes the top sheet come alive! 185cm 18.7 waist Asym magic internally and SCR... Thirst does its own side cuts like Virus so I will let you all know what it compares to.

I should have mine next week... Will give feed back after I get a couple days on it. Nice smooth turns @Algunderfoot

Agreed. .4 for firm snow. I have 174 NFCE of each. Both are exceptional, .4 just a bit better all the way around.

Yes that’s the ticket. Be sure to use stainless T-nuts.

I can’t tell from the photo, there should be stainless T-nuts for the Intel/FinTec heels to thread into. They are fairly easy to add to the boot if not.

Very nice @Mellow Yellow Looks like it can be laid down... but what can’t @Mellow Yellow get to lay down...

Chew gum, listen to music, try to disengage the brain and let it flow.... Slow is smooth...smooth is fast... most importantly have fun! Looks like you are having fun!

Just the tops to swap. Thanks!

Would be happy to trade the tops! I will PM you. Cheers

Are these the ones you are wanting to trade? If so I would be happy to. Blue tape was just left over from when I put them back together last time.

Whitefish, Montana... Half the price, half the elevation (so you can breath), half the people, twice the snow.

Johnasmo and I will be at Big Sky April 19-22. Come up and join the fun!

https://www.mountain-slope.com/ I know this is not the boot thread, but has anyone used these for freecarving? Which model? Any reviews not speculation? Thanks!

Hell of a deal! I got a Montana pass there that gives the first week and last two weeks, a free regular ticket and discounted daily tickets.

It has been a wonderful winter in these parts. Good snow and reasonable temperatures.

First in line! Pm sent

Ford Transit 250 RWD, 500lbs over rear axle, snow tires all the way around. It is super sticky on snowy icy roads. Having room inside/warm to get geared up is wonderful. Remote start on last chair ride for warm undressing...magic. Boot dryers and a small electric heater so I do not have to unload in the evening and gear/van dries out overnight. First picture is just my quiver for a road trip, 2nd one has BigDogDave’s boards up on the bed.

Because America! This is is just what BigDogDave, Johnasmo and I brought to Whitefish for a day of riding. Because we cannot adjust suspension and steering like race cars/bikes. You need and must have the right tool for the right conditions. There is not one board to rule the all.

Like I said... no tune...just ride... Thanks Digger!

In Montucky...we ride...no tune...just ride..

In Montucky...we ride...no tune...just ride...

This is a really good question that I am sure will be answered with lots of technical answers. I will try and give my understanding of the difference in not so technical terms... Race boards are for setting a turn then going straight to the next gate for a short turn then repeat. They also tend to have a flex profile that will accelerate through the turn typically with a stiffer tail. You may hear that they do not like to finish the turn. Freecarve boards like to finish the turn across the fall line. This give you good speed control. They often have a forgiving flex pattern that work well in a wide range of carving conditions. There are tons of tricks that different board builders do to blend designs for specific applications. Side cut, metal construction, core layup, amount/direction/pattern of fiberglass or carbon. The magic of this niche sport is that we have amazing board builders available locally in North America (Sean @ Donek, Bruce @ Coiler, Mark @ Thirst, Prior) that will listen to your needs, watch a video of your riding and build you some magic if you listen to them.