[Spark Bindings?]

https://www.sparkrandd.com/gear/dyno-dh/

Has anyone tried these?  Site says they are for riding only.  Not for skinning up.

[23-24 Trip]

I've never been riding in Utah, but I'd cross Deer Valley off the list anyways.

[Early & late season boards, what do you ride?]

That's the problem with riding an every day "Ferrari".  It's no fun riding the "Mustang" at the end of the season.  I'd rather stay with the high performance ride and take my chances.  That's what body shops are for.

[How warm will you ride?]

This may be a sore subject at this time of year, but as our Timberline spring season will go until 5/28 this year, I wonder how warm people cut off trying to slide?  I have the option of going 3-4 days in the next couple of weeks but won't because daytime temps will reach 60 plus degrees with no freezing temps at night.  That means it starts off sticky and gets worse. Generally, any temp above 50 is too warm for me.

[Thirst TS M2 202]

I just had my 4th week in a row of mid week powder, riding this TSM2 magic carpet thing.  I was so impressed that I came home and did math.  The board is 30 cm taller than me and I can turn it with ease, the tracks that I could see from the chair looked like I was riding a 165.  Courvoisier and velvet smooth turns.

[Heard it in the Lift Line: 2021-2022]

Yesterday someone asked me if I was from Europe.

I said no.

He said "But you're a Eurocarver."

I told him my board was from Idaho.

[Best way to extremely cant a td3 binding?]

Mark Miller built cants out of hardwood.  He's kinda nuts though.

[That’s a wrap! What’s still good?]

https://www.timberlinelodge.com/conditions

Open daily through the end of May.

 

[Brundage 22-23]

On 4/6/2023 at 2:08 PM, ExcelsiorTheFathead said:

Wednesday-Thursday April 5-6. Day 76.  No new.

Two days of cold mornings with excellent firm, tight snow.  Variable clouds with good light.  I rode from 10-12 on both days with all runs on Engen.  Some guy behind me in the lift line said to his friend: "Hey, look at this weirdo."  Few people on the hill.

I love it when they recognize me.

[What did you learn this season so far (2022-2023)?]

On crowded runs, I feel safer on skis.

[Looking for suggestions for family friendly snowboard trip for 2024.]

There is definitely more stuff off mountain to do in Banff.

My choice would be Sun Peaks.  If you have transportation, Kamloops is only 40 minutes away and there is quite a bit of stuff to do at the resort.  Plus ski in and out is pretty nice.

[Nose engaging somewhat aggressively, jerky]

Detune the nose?

[22/23 Board Porn]

16 minutes ago, crackaddict said:

This is beautiful!  Is that real wood veneer or a printed topsheet?

According to Mark "Stratacarvius Cravasse 184.5 WARP, Real wood, natural torrefied maple and oak. The logo is laser cut curly maple and teak.  

Functional artwork.

[22/23 Board Porn]

                           Thirst 8RW! 

 

[22/23 Board Porn]

[What's the deepest pow day you have ridden?]

Washington state record: Most snow in 24 hours: 65″ at Crystal Mountain on 24 February 1994.

It was too deep.  That night it snowed another 18".  

We had to roll down the windows and climb out when we got there because the doors wouldn't budge.

[Brundage 22-23]

I hope you get to ride Tamarack while you're there.  They have some mighty fine grooming and low crowds.

[PSA: Check your Fintecs at least once a decade]

41 minutes ago, icebiker said:

Hey @Corey alas the SkiSkootys don’t fit my mondo 31.5 boots (despite the website saying they would). So I’m going to go the Shoe Goo route. One question…how do you prevent the Goo from dropping down into the deep holes for the Fintech heel attachment screws?  I assume just put some tape over them? Or do you have another technique?  Thanks! 

Plasti Dip also makes a spray on so you can tape off the pins and coat the base.  It's been awhile since I tried it but I think I got 5-10 days of use before needing to re apply.

 

[Burton wind hardshell boots]

I'll try to get some pics in the next couple of days.

I'm in West Linn.

[wear high visibility vest allow at resort?]

I'm ordering a "Blind Skier" vest, so if anyone hits me they'll feel really bad.

[Burton wind hardshell boots]

I've got a pair of Deeluxe 325's in a size 9.  I think the heel pads are new as I put Fintec heels on them.  They have blue BTS springs, but I'm sure I have the original ride/walk switch as well.

I'm not too far from you if you want to check them out.

 

[Powder TD3 SW SI's Binding De-Icer??]

A meat tenderizing mallet works well for breaking the ice off the boots.  It also garners respect in the lift line.

[Brundage 22-23]

BTW, they just opened Skyliner.

[Transitioning from duck to forward stance]

[Seeking Burton ultra prime 162]

I don't know the difference in the Ultra and Factory, but I have a 171 Factory Prime with about 6 days on it.  I'm local to you as well.