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Scorpion - The godfather of symmetrical raceboards. Phantastic boards. Loved the orange 95/ 976 version the most. Way more fun than the GT which came out in that year. Also liked the 94/95 Epic and even more the Cam which came out 96. This one felt a bit like a premature Virus Lightning. It's a shame that Nitro stopped making these beauties.

awesome pictures!

Exactly this! Wth more experience I recognize the point from which one it doesn't get any better. This is the time to quit and head to the bar. Yes, and there is always "the" last run - but only recognized at the bottom. It always gives me kind of melancholic feelings especially when it was the last run of the season.

88° side and 0.25° base. Whereas 0.25 on the base is probably not doable at home. Therefore I always do 88° side and 0.5 base. Works just fine.

If money isn't an issue. Then i can highly recommend the new Virus Avalanche AFT in 176cm. It's a bad ass carving board with the shape of an all-mountain deck. With 100+kgs you have to live with only average powder capabilities. But other than that: A mindblower.

You will be impressed, how much effect "pedaling" has. You can even do turns with only pedaling (and of course inclination, which is the only tool, that must be involved in any turn). As such I consider it just another tool next to rotation, angulation, forward-backward movement and vertical movement. Easy and intuitive to learn and apply.

This sounds way too complcated for me. I try to keep things easy. Why not going step-by-step? After initiating the turn and getting on edge, move your knee slowly but steadily towards the center of the turn. You will definetely feel the effect, because you have time throughout the whole turn. If you are comfortable, then start twisting the front part. See what happens. I could guess, if it is possible at all, it has very little effect and will cause you trouble with the timing.

It is just another tool to influence your turn. Try it out. You can get the extra bit of edge hold (on icy conditions for example). Just try to bring your rear knee towards the center of the turn. Toesides and Heelsides. It has an angulating effect on your board. And it's fun.

Are you saying, you ride a high-end setup with plates and the whole shabang and the boots don't fit? Are you further saying you would be in need for a carvin basics training? I'd definetely recommend to meet with other carvers. It's going to be very diffiicult to help you via the forum.

Very much agree. Had the same issue the frist time I switched to a modern shaped carving board with decamber. I had mounted the bindings centrally (taking inserts as reference) as a starting point. Copmared to the traditional non-rocker board the bindings were set back - or better - there was more board in fron of me. In order to compensate this i automitaclly had put more weight on the front foot with the result of washing out. The problem has been resolved by two things: - Took the rear binding a bit backwards which has put my COG more backwards - Since I was aware of the issue I adapted my riding. Less pressure on the front foot. It is definetely worth a try.

I'd consider powder in Colorado a luxury problem. Not sure, if I could cope with it more than once a year.

Totally agree! Carving is nothing but the best subsititute for powder! No friends on Powder days. Whereas in the meantime i prefer powder on hardboots. It is like cutting the filet mignon with a japanese chef knife. It makes life much easier. You start the day on fresh powder and after the powder is tracked and rutted up you can just switch to the slopes without changing gear.

I tried the piano once but my instructor threw me out after i have tried to sharpen the edges with 88°. I hear what you are saying and agree with most of your statements in your post. But aren't these just very obvious things?

The best exercise for carving is .... carving! You can do a lot in the gym or on the bike or on your running course. The only result is, that you push yourself further. The pain is the same at the end. Somehow, it's part of the fun.

Some very good posts. Fully agree with Puddy Tat's opening post. This does also tie in very nicely with the skiboots on a snowboard thread -only there people are of a different opinion. Of course on a race course or in Colorado conditions overstiffs setup might work. But: isn't it part of the fun to have some freedom in your movements - to vary techniques, styles and conditions? Sunsurfer: Very interesting pictures. Your conclusion seems to work for you. Would be interesting to see with different foot angles. I am huge friend of flexible setups combined with a strong muscular basis that can provide stiffness whenever needed (rather than just stiffen up the setup and let it do the work.)