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Yeah, it is actually pretty cool when everyone pops up over the lip on that run. I will use my vacation time over the holidays wisely and finish editing that thing :)

I have a Rossi X-VAS that is basically new(ridden 3 times) that I can put Burton Step-ins on. You don't need special heels for the "rat traps." Check this link to see it. http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?t=13420 Just noticed that you are in Milwaukee. If you want to ride somewhere nearby or pop on over to Tyrol Basin I can set it up for you to try out and give you some pointers. Its a good board to start on and fairly forgiving.

Hey guys, Last year I was sent an e-mail about a focus group for a guy in MN who was going to start building alpine decks. I wasn't able to make the group, but I remeber looking at his website and thinking that the freeride decks looked good and I was interested to find out if anything happened with the alpine decks. I can't for the life of me remeber the name of the boards though. Anyone go to the focus group?

Karl would look great in a yellow coat One of these days I really will get around to posting the footage from last year at Welch. I should have let Karl do the editing. I started, but never finished. :(

I need to get rid of my current boards to make room for a new Coiler. I have an Oxygen Proton GS and a Rossi X-Vas 160. The Oxygen was purchased new and ridden for 2 seasons, and the X-vas was purchased new and ridden 3 times. The Proton had a professional tune at a good shop in Steamboat at the end of last year and is in great shape (great camber, structure,some light scratches from bindings and boots on the topsheet) as it was only used for racing. Here are the stats and prices. E-mail me for pictures. Oxygen Proton 172 ($175) Overall Length (cm): 172 Running Length (cm): 156.0 Effective Edge (cm): 156.0 Stance Width (cm): 20.0 Tip Width (cm): 23.8 Waist Width (cm): 19.5 Tail Width (cm): 23.8 Tip Height (cm): 4.0 Tail Height (cm): 0.5 Side Cut Radius (m): 14 Stance Range (cm): 45-53 Stance Offset (cm): 2.0 Weight Range (kg): 55-100+ Rossi X-vas ($175) 160cm running length, 137 effective edge "progressive" sidecut, 23.7/19/23.5 nose/waist/tail.

I had a really nice tune and grind done in Steamboat last year. I can't rememeber the name of the shop, its on a corner right on Main Street. The head tech there is a former World Cup tuner and he did a great job on the 2 boards I took in there, including getting the edge bevels correct at the angles I asked for. If I can remember the name I'll post it here.

GO BAdgers :) Chris Chelios = former Badger Too bad all of our goal scorers defected to the pros after the natinal championship last year. I've had season tix for 12 years now,and have great memories of the "Badger Bob" coached teams. I actually miss having NMU in the WCHA....they were always good games.

They opened a run at Tyrol Basin on Oct. 15th. They threw out a bunch of rails for the kiddies and don't have a lift running, but it is free if you're willing to hike. They have been making like crazy this week and actually have some decent coverage. I was down there to pick up my pass this week and it looks prety good. HEre's the snow report: The cold weather is here and we are making snow. We had a full night of making snow on Tuesday night (10/31) and we will continue to make snow the rest of the week as long as the temperatures allow. We plan to be open on Sat. and Sun., 11/4 & 11/5, most likely from 9am to 5pm on both days. We will plan to have Tobel and Trollway open with Chairlift A running and YES, WE WILL HAVE RAILS AND BOXES OUT ON THE RUNS. Please keep on checking our website for updates. You can tell we cater to the jib crowd, but no one else really shows up this early in the season.

I started riding in '90 and set up at a goofy stance with 15 front -9 rear. I did that becasue I came from a skiing background and wanted to really carve in both directions. It felt great while I had young knees and could flex them in opposite directions easily. I took my level 1 exam in '93 and was told that I would never make it very far riding duck and that I needed to have a more forward stance. At this time most of the trainers were riding hardboots becasue they were also skiing converts. In 99 I took my level 2 and I was told by both of my examiners that I should move right on to my level 3 because I was what they were looking for. At this point I was riding everywhere and all disciplines and putting a lot of time into it and had been teaching for 7 years. I ended up getting married and having kids and didn 't get around to a level 3 until 2004. I had been doing more hardbooting and decided that I liked a more forward stance on my freestyle board -- 27 front, 18 rear. I still ride switch in the pipe and carve that way, and can do it as proficiently as before becasue I practiced. In this exam all the examiners showed up duck(one of them was the same guy I had waaaaayyyyy back in my level 1) and told me I'd never get anywhere riding a forward stance and that I should switch to duck. It just proves to me that things are all based on trends. I agree with Bordy that you need to find what is comfortable for you or your student based on what you're riding and how. I also wouldn't be surprised to see AASI saying that duck is wrong in about 10 years. BEst way to learn to ride switch is to just do it, and do it in whatever stance is most comfortable for the type of riding you do most. If you ride switch all the time then maybe go duck, if you spend most of your time carving in one directiopn then just practice riding switch in whatever stance you have. It is an important skill to have, but there is not really a "right" way and a "wrong" way as long as you can ride it. I've seen a guy rip a slalom course at an event riding switch on his hardboard. Obviously not the best way to do it, but he was good enough and obviously had practiced switch so he could. I'm rambling now so I'll just stop

I am not sure what kind of board you are interestd in but I have a Rossi VAS 162cm slalom board that I bought brand new for racing, rode 3 times, and then quit racing slalom and haven't used it since. I can look up the model year, but it is the red/white/and Blue version which is about 3 years old. Still has all of its camber, base structure, and no scratches or edge damage.

For a beginner I would try not to get too long. IT is kind of like the old school way with skis, the longer boards usually will be harder to run becasue they don't have the technique to make flexing a bigger board easy and they have to rely mostly on the sidecut and edge. It is also easier to do sideslips and make corrections with a shorter board becasue you won't have as long of a lever arm and the board will swing back to the neutral position quicker. As for what to look for, just like looking at a hard board. Basic condition of the board is most important. If it was someone who had already been riding a little bit you might want to consider things such as core material, and riding style. I hate foam core boards, but for a beginner they work great becasue they are softer and easier to flex, but in the long run they lose their camber a lot faster. I would also look for a twin tip freestyle board as he might not figure out which direction he wants to ride, and its always a good idea for beginners to ride switch early on and its much easier on a twin tip than a directional board. I hope some of this helps.

I also have a board that I only used 3 times. It is a slalom sidecut, but it is in great shape. I bought it new, and after a few times riding decided it was too soft for me at 170 lbs. Here is a link to my post from last year: http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?t=9642&highlight=Rossi+X-vas Thanks.

saw that today and thought about since I put a good dent in mine last year, but I already have the earphone pads for the Giro 9 soI decided to stick with that model for the new one. Let us know how it fits and works.

You still won't beat me with a new virus Tim :)

HEy Derf, I have one also and love it. Blowing air back keeps it from freezing, but I did find that once I got one with the neoprene sleeve it helped keep the tube open much better. The one you have doesn't look like it has a sleeve, but just do what I did....go to your local scuba shop and ask if thye have any scrap neoprene from fixing wetsuits. The place I went had a ton and actually gave it to me for free and then you can just sew up your own sleeve. I actually replaced the one on my winter camelbak with one I made becasue it had thicker neoprene and it worked a lot better. Enjoy.

Here is what I have for dimensions on the board: 160cm running length, its 137 effective edge, "progressive" sidecut, 23.7/19/23.5 nose/waist/tail. I'm not sure what the sidecut radius is on this, but I can tell you that I learned on an older version of this board and it is very forgiving and turny.

HEy there, I still have a Rossi X-VAS 160 that is for sale. Ridden only three times, just decided that I don't race enough to need a slalom and gs board, and I need to make room for a better all around board. I have pictures and stuff posted in a different thread from this winter. rossi board If you have any questions send me an e-mail through this board.

I used to ride with a set of mountain hardwear, but they wore out near the boot cuffs, and I had to resew the crotch and inseams every year. I bought a pair of inexpensive mountaineering bibs from Campmor that has their name on it. So far, they are still waterproof, haven't shown any signs of wear, are super comfy and they only cost $60. I've had about 30 days on them so far. Very happy wit hthem for the price.

Well, I'm just a beer-leaguer but have been racing for a long time, and instructed as well and I'd have to say that in my own riding I'm twisting the board at least a little bit at the beginning and end of turns. I know that I tend to weight forward and really drive the front foot into the edge at the initiation and let the edge take hold for a split second before I really follow it with the same motion on the rear foot. What does this do? Never really thought about it, but I suppose it gives you a chance to have the front of your board engaged, yet still be able to slide a bit if you need the control or are on a sketchyt gate. Might not be the best or most efficient way to do things, but I'm pretty sure that's what I do. Where I think I probably twist more is at the end of the turn when I've weighted back and let the front foot go. That is right when I have the tail loaded up and let it spring me into the next turn and get some extra acceleration out of the turn. Now, I don't do it on every turn, especially in the race course, but I know that I release my front foot first and let the board start to uncoil. Once again, if I think about it it is probably not very efficient. If I let the whoile board spring at once I could probably get more snap out of it, but by letting my front fooot go first I am trying to let the tail spring while already torsionally twisting with the front foot to get the new edge in a bit faster. This is all coming from an amateur so take it with agrain of salt, but its stuff I think I do in my riding. Also, if anyone out there sees these as major flaws and has good suggestions I'm always open to constructive criticism and better ideas.

Hello, I have a 160 Rossi-x-vas that I only have ridden 3 times. I also have Burton Carrier step-ins that are in great shape that I'd be willing to put on it. I have pics posted in this thread http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?t=9642&highlight=Rossi+X-vas I know you wanted to stay around $200 , but I'd really like to get $225 for the package. I believe the carriers are actually on the board in the picture. Its the red/white and blue one. Brett

I have started all of the people I taught on a slalom board because the feeling is so different at first and can take time to learn. The are quicker to edge and initiate a turn and are also a little softer and more forgiving. I ride a really stiff freeride board (atomic Don) and the slalom board is still stiffer than it is. With that being said, I have had 2 out of the 10 people I've taught pick it up really quickly and advance to a gs board in their first season. Both of them still have the slalom boards for fun riding, but you can outgrow them if you decide that you don't like the smaller turn radius. You may end up with a lot of advice on specific size, flex, sidecut, etc....but it is really hard to tell without seeing you ride and it really does work differntly for different people. I hope this helps a little, and I hope some other people chime in as well. Brett

Hi Ryan, Welcome to Bomber. I have a Rossi x-vas slalom board that is 160 cm and has only been used 3 times. I also have some Burton carrier step-in bindings that are in great shape. I'm not sure how aggressive a rider you are, but if you're learning the slalom board may be a good place to start as it is a little softer and more forgiving than the gs boards. You can see pics of the board here : http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?t=9642 I would like to get $275+ Shipping for the whole package.

What Steve said. Keep in mind,that the places where you buckle loose will have more liner so you can make them tighter once you're done. The first time I molded I did all the buckles tight and then could never get the cuffs tight enough because I would run out of buckle.

Hey Darrin, Thats really cool. It won't be long and both you and Scott will be pushing us. I hope you all do well at BGS....make Brent work for it. You definitley need to stop in the bar afterwards and chat with us, we're always looking for more people to help us give the skiers ****. :) I meant the last part of the post for djlepper because he was coming from Chi-town. If you make it up this weekend Dj look for me on the hill....I will probabl;y be one of the only hardbooters this weekend and will be there from about 9-1or2. I'll also talk to the NASTAR guys and see what I can do about convinving them to do more PGS with the snowboard gates and post it here. Hope to see you out sometime. I do know that we are going to try and get a group together with the MN guys as we all went up there earlier this seaon. Could end up being a pretty big group of hardbooters in one place soI'll let you know about that as well.

Pictures of the boards.