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  5. SG delamination repair?

    in Carving Central

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    Guys, I heard some interesting things at my race yesterday (Copper) a buddy of mine said he riped inserts out of a kessler using TD3s.... I REPEAT TD3s!

    Second that SGs are made by Elan (heard that elsewhere) but because Elan normaly makes freestyle boards they only drill into the core from the topsheet and not use full inserts like they should- as I suspected.

    I think it can happen no matter what binding you use, that said I have bought 2 sets of TD2s and a VIST plate (for my other SG 175 that I have not wrecked yet), I don't know what else to do. Everett

    I wish that SG would have Elan make just one tweak; put inserts in from the bottom of the core with a large footprint/base much like a T-nut then lamenate the P-tex, sidewalls and Titanal over it all. It's how Burton has made boards from the 90s on, I remember when they came with T-nuts in the base, my 1988 Crusier 165 was on of the first without T-nuts in the base. How come a $1400 board that is by all other measures among the best in the world not have insert technoligy that is 20+ years old? No matter what binding is used this problem has to be addressed.

    Everett

    Perhaps I should shut up but I simply can't. Way too many people are reading this superb forum. Everett, giving wrong and unproved information is at least unfair (I don't want to use some other word because you might get offended again). I guess you don't know much about board construction, about SG and about Elan. I've been to Elan factories (skis are made in Slovenia, boards in Austria) many times. I know their knowhow, process details, quality control, etc. And SG range is the top of alpine line they are making. So every single word you wrote is untrue.

    How many more people have to tell you TD1 and metal board are not compatible? Will another 10 will be enough? I doubt! All your efforts to blame SG of poor construction and Elan of lack of knowhow... that's discrediting of two highly reputable companies. You're trying to damage their hardly built reputation. Why? I understand your expensive board braking frustration but you should be more self-critical and less revengeful. You've mentioned to have two young kids, a job and a life, and being lucky to get to ride, train and race at all. Well I have two young kids too. I have a life too and selling boards is my job. If I sell 10 boards less because of your SG and Elan discrediting my kids might get shortened for summer holidays. Well I guess that's not your problem. It's my problem because I obviously sell wrongly constructed and poorly made boards, SG range 2011/2012 (soon 2012/2013 :D) to be more precise.

    I completely agree with Bordy. If you filled this warrenty claim with me too this case would be closed. I also wish you good luck finding a great setup for yourself to have fun with!

    CHEERS

    match

  7. SG delamination repair?

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    I'm very sorry if I offended anyone. But watching those photos almost made me cry. Awesome board was ruined because of negligence. Using TD1 on such board is stupidity. Those two things are not compatible on long term. Period.

    BTW evnewsphoto is not some newbie. According to his words he's been in snowboarding for quite some time. Board was used for gate training/competing and owner was warned about possible breaking by his mates before it has happened. And now the easiest thing is to blame SG poor construction and expect SG (or Sigi himself) "will help out to avoid the negaitive press".

    I am (also) SG dealer. Before I sell titanal board I always "interrogate" buyer about other components he's going to use. Why? Simply to avoid such things. Using incompatible components is dangerous for the board and for the rider.

    Once again. I'm sorry if I offended anyone. I hope lesson was learned and we won't have to see such photos anytime soon.

    HAPPY SHREDDING!

    match

  8. SG delamination repair?

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    Sorry dude, your board is dead. 1 down, 99 left. Hope the other boards have more responsible owners :angryfire.

    SG Full Race Pro Team + Bomber TD1 = Deadly combination. Sorry but you could easily win the stupidity award of the year. :smashfrea

    I hope you're not counting on any warranty replacement.

  9. Sg 2012/13

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    TLN - in snowboarding people usually don't downgrade their gear. Once they are on titanal deck they will hardly change it for something non metal. SG Full Carve is one of the rare decks where many people are going from metal (back) to glass. To be honest SG Full Carve riding characteristics are much more alike metal boards than old shape glass boards.

    BTW my favorite board is Full Carve 170.

    CHEERS,

    match

  17. Is it just me?

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    This season SG introduced new GS lengths. Beside softer 175 and stiffer 185 SG now offers 170 and 180 which are both stiffer than 175.

    I can't imagine driving 185 beast all day long. I found shorter boards more forgiving. So my choice for this season is SG Full Race Titan 170.

    Match

  18. SG delamination repair?

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    Sent that board over a month ago. And no response. Maybe it went to Australia. Since inquiring via Yahoo doesnt seem to work, maybe the Bomber forum will. Now that its carving season again, I would like to get that board repaired. That was the point of this thread. To see if any experts out there had some cool ideas on how to repair a slightly delaminated SG. I had my idea on how to repair it and at least it would have made it a good training/rock board. Now, no board. Sigi, what gives?

    Try to be funny or just sarcastic? :freak3:

    You always get what you give! With proper attitude every problem can be solved. With such sarcasm your chances are limited!:smashfrea

    Sigi doesn't make SG boards himself, like Sean or Bruce. Boards are made in Elan factory under high quality standards. Every warranty case is reviewed by SG stuff and Elan's quality inspectors. And that takes time. Like or not!

    CHEERS

  19. New Board Porn thread for 2011

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    WinterGold,

    I have tested many decks in the past, metal and nonmetal but never had a chance to compare two decks with exactly same shape and different construction. My choice would be Full Carve 163 and Full Race 170 but I really want to compare same lengths.

    For now I have only feedback from Sigi. Hope to test decks anytime soon. Full Carve looks very promising. And I like the new lengths, last year Full Race Titanal 175 was a bit too soft for me, and 185 was too long for my taste. This year 170 and 180 are stiffer than 175.

  21. New Board Porn thread for 2011

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    SG Full Carve 170 and SG Full Race Titan 170. Exactly the same shape, only one glass and the other metal construction. I've never had a chance to ride glass and metal board with same specs before. Let's see if the metal performance justify higher price... ;)

    ...and VIRUS X-treme Carver 169. I simply love wide decks. :1luvu:

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  22. Body armor

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    Looks like it is a European manufacturer. Do they have dealers in the US? Their website didn't have any pricing.

    Slytech products are made by same company as Shred goggles and helmets. I believe company was started by Olympic Gold Medalist and World Cup GS Champion Ted Ligety.

    US DEALER is:

    CERSAL ACTION SPORTS INC.

    28 Daniel Plummer Road #11

    Goffstown, NH 03045

    USA

    Tel: 603 384 3120

    Fax: 425 671 9845

    Web: www.shredoptics.com

    Email: info@shredoptics.com

    CHEERS

    match

  23. Body armor

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    I've been using Dainese Full coat armor for last 6 years. It has saved me from serious injury at least 10 times :1luvu:. But now it's time to get a new armor.

    I have heard only good things about armors made of memory cell foam. Never had one of these but I'll give it a try this winter. My choice is combination of Slytech 2nd Skin Back protector and Multi sport jacket (www.slytechprotection.com).

    I found very interesting following impact chart.

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