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Selling this set of M25 Raichle 325s that have F2 Intec heels and a BTS kit installed (blue springs). New UPZ Flo liners, size 5. Also a pile of assorted replacement parts and hardware. Don't have the original heels, but can include a set from a pair of UPZs. Asking $200 + shipping. Preference given to a buyer that wants the whole package, but will part out as well.

@SunSurfer I think the issue at play is one of riding style? With a relatively passive riding style, when one simply uses gravity to bend the board, having a shorter stance obviously makes it easier to bend the board, as your experiments show. However, with a very active riding style, where the rider actively uses the legs to bend the board between the feet, a wider stance should afford more leverage to do so, since the lever is inverted. I experimented with this recently and found that I was able to narrow my stance slightly (54cm->52cm), but that any narrower and my ability to bend the board greatly diminished. I think it may be a two-fold reduction via pure mechanical advantage and also compromised body mechanics as @TWM mentions (I also felt very stiff and locked in place with the narrower stance). I think I've adopted the (hyper)active riding style out of necessity since the boards I've been riding simply don't bend much underneath me when ridden passively and skid more often than carve when put on edge. However it's really tiring to ride like that all the time and (to me) can feel a little frantic. I've been seeking out a more relaxed ride feel. Now, I think the answer is that I just need a board made to an appropriate flex for my weight.

Not directly alpine snowboard related, but does anyone around here have any use for these weirdo devices? They're Bomber Elite skiboard bindings that I retrofitted with the Intec uppers from a set of TD2s. They also have a riser underneath the sole blocks. $75 for the set? Happy to part out any and all pieces as well.

Thanks for the clarification, that makes more sense, conceptually at least. I'll certainly have a go at it, but I'm doubtful that either are within my skill level right now though.

Yes, should have mentioned that I suppose. Haven't yet as it's just something that occurred to me. Season is pretty much over here, so probably won't get a chance to give it a proper test, unfortunately. If I'm understanding correctly, I think I do this on medium terrain, but it isn't something that's within my confidence level on steep stuff. Also, doesn't fit with my goal for clean carves. Exactly my thought process, though much more clearly stated. That explains why I've never seen this discussed, I wouldn't have been inclined to read a discussion on plates. Overall, sounds like I should give a narrower stance a try. I'll have to see if I can find a sweet spot between being able to move on the board and making more use of my weight to bend it.

I was thinking about this on the lift this morning, was curious what others thought. I'm a very lightweight rider (135 lbs/61kg) and have found nearly every board I've ever tried a bit too stiff for me. I've always ridden used boards though, so I just chalked it up to most boards being made for much heavier riders. At the same time, I've settled on a very wide stance width (21.25"/54cm) relative to my height/inseam (5'8"/172cm & 31.5"/80cm). It's always felt most comfortable to me and really allows to me move around well on the board. I'm wondering though, if my wide base coupled with my light weight is making boards feel stiffer than they should. It makes sense, conceptually, that it would require less pressure to flex a board with a narrow stance than with a wide one, but I've never seen this discussed. Is it just a non-issue within the constraints of the insert pack in the board?

Didn't get any video of my excellent slarving? Had fun riding with you guys! Even if the terrain was a bit above my skill level.

That’s me, ever the outlier.

Nice, which chair do you usually start on? Mind if I join you for a few runs?

Anyone planning to ride at Sugarloaf tomorrow? I'm at Sunday River today, was great before noon, but softened up quick.

Feeling any more optimistic about conditions up there? I ended up spending a long weekend last week up at Sugarbush and had a bunch of fun there. Planning to head for Maine this afternoon and spend the week up there split between Sunday River and Sugarloaf.

We seem to think alike @Eastsiiiide. I’m 135# with a 25M boot, so have had trouble finding used boards that aren’t too wide and stiff for me. This seems like a good opportunity to try a Contra, but I, also, have a custom Thirst in the plans for next season.

Can you give some more information on the flex pattern for this board? Weight range? Do you have the build sheet?

Don't think it'd work since the threads are on the toe blocks with SG, but on the baseplate for F2.

Conditions look pretty grim at BEast. You planning to move the event? Cancel?