nekdut
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Still available, any interest?
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Hey Jack - I don't know the answer to all of your questions, however I believe it is a stock 162 from what I can tell. Other than tapping on the topsheet where other inserts may be, is there a good way to check if there are additional undrilled inserts? Which inserts (narrower/woder 4x4, Vist, other UPM) are you looking for? I think it is a 2016.
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Available! Let me know.
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I'm not exactly sure, I believe 2015 or 2016? It has been just sitting unused for the pasted several seasons. I live in Texas now unfortunately, so there haven't been any good opportunities to use it.
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Yes, this is the Alpine.
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Up for sale is a race-ready Kessler SL 162cm 20cm wide 50cm stance width, UPM mounts as well Condition is nearly new. It's only been ridden a few times and I'm selling because it is simply to stiff for me at 155lbs and my infrequent riding these day. It probably rides great at 180-220lbs. Some scuffing from a VIST plate but otherwise both the top and base are in excellent shape (base wax on there now). Edges are razor sharp and have all of their life left. SOLD!
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Up for sale is a race-ready Kessler GS 185 20cm wide 50cm stance width, UPM and Vist center mounts as well Condition is nearly new. It's only been ridden a few times and I'm selling because it is simply to stiff for me at 155lbs and my infrequent riding these day. It probably rides great at 180-220lbs. Small scuffs from a plate and some lift rash but otherwise both the top and base are in great shape (base wax on there now). Edges are razor sharp and have all of their life left. Sold!
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Kessler got back to me via email and told me that they didn't know of any option to demo their boards in the Zermatt area. Which Kessler dealer was able to do the mail order demo?
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Thanks. I'll give Frozen Backside a try. I also emailed Kessler and Oxess directly. Maybe they'll point me somewhere that works out.
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Did you have any luck with the Kessler or Oxess dealers near Zermatt? I am probably going to head that way over the holidays and would also like to demo for a few days if possible.
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Fully agreed. There's more variability in turn shape with the Madd, and the platform just feels a little more stable underfoot. I often do OG vs MK back to back on the same day just to kill my legs as fast as possible. ??
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That's great stuff. He has plenty of air gap on the snow during edge changes. Poppy board and impressive riding!
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If you're up early for the ice, go with something short that cuts the ice, whatever metal you have best for those conditions. For the "magic hour" anything goes. You will feel like flying for about 30 mins tops. Once things go too soft, go long/big SCR. Surf the slush way on the back foot, steeper the better.
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The MK has just as much, if not more, pure edge hold than original 58s, but the originals still feel to be more versatile with turn shape as well as more quiet and stable underfoot. The classic 170 is more stable at stupid speeds than the reissue 170s (I know that they weren't entirely consistent). Both feel relatively soft to me now even at 160lbs. The reissue and original 180s felt very different. I regret letting go of the reissue 180 that I had, and the inserts on my original 180 scare me. Both turned big but felt very different under foot. Just my $0.02 given time on my current quiver.
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Good running into you briefly today John. You were correct that it was trash down low, but later in the day actually got better up top as the light pow filled in the crap gaps in the garbage snow from the weekend. Last few runs of the day were pretty awesome before my legs gave out. Hope to see you out there again tomorrow.
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Didn't realize it got that cold. We'll plan ahead. Thanks!!
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Thank you. That helps, and makes it clear that I need to lug gear with me.
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Thanks. We're staying in Hirafu for 6 days/5 nights. Sounds like I need to bring my own carving board. I might as well bring my own powder board too since I'll have to use the tube. Appreciate the tips.
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Nope, do you? :)
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There isn't a Japan or Asia-specific forum, so forgive me for posting this here. Who's done Niseko before? I'm going to try to get a week in early March. Tips and secrets? How about where to eat in Hirafu? :) Keeping this carving-specific, I was thinking of renting a board or two out there instead of bringing my own gear (will bring boots and plate bindings). I figure powder boards are easy to find there, but how about narrow carving boards, if on the chance we're not getting fresh pow? Are these readily available since the hardboot scene is a bit more prominent there?
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How come I've missed everyone? I was there nearly three weeks straight around the holidays!
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Yes, twice now. Weren't you there either opening day or a few days after? I swear I saw your board in the rack. Thin thin thin, especially the bottoms of Schatzi and Matterhorn. Only J7 was open. Snow quality was pretty good but look for the twigs! I'm assuming the weekend and today's storm helped quite a bit, and hopefully opened J4/6. I was on 2 sticks on opening day and softies a week later. Hardboots for me at MMSA the rest of my time up there. I guess I somehow missed @wgarrow and @John Gilmour while I was up there for three weeks.
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Still going here.. last weekend for Mammoth. Barely anything open, only the saddle, Climax and Cornice. Snow is surprisingly decent, especially since it's AUGUST!
