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  1. Raichle 325s M25 with BTS, Intec heels and assorted parts

    in Vintage For Sale

    Posted · Edited by fluxgame

    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.

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  2. Stance Width vs Perception of Board Stiffness

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    @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.

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  3. Bomber Elite Skiboard Bindings

    in Vintage For Sale

    Posted

    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.

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  4. Stance Width vs Perception of Board Stiffness

    in Carving Central

    Posted · Edited by fluxgame

    4 hours ago, Rob Stevens said:

    These are hard to do, hard to spot, but very effective at tightening a turn without relying on bending of the board at the centre of the turn via edge angle, or the type of more centre-of-the-board pressure a narrow stance allows. 

    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.

  5. Stance Width vs Perception of Board Stiffness

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    1 hour ago, ShortcutToMoncton said:

    Hard boots? 

    Yes, should have mentioned that I suppose. 

    1 hour ago, Rob Stevens said:

    Have you narrowed your stance at anytime to confirm your feelings?

    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.

    1 hour ago, Rob Stevens said:

    A mellower version of leaving the ground to go from turn to turn would be pivoting on your back foot to close the turn and change edges. 

    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.

    2 hours ago, SunSurfer said:

    With b) the rider can jump up and down all they like but there is essentially no bending force exerted between the two outer contact points at the end of the effective edge.

    Exactly my thought process, though much more clearly stated.

    2 hours ago, SunSurfer said:

    The original discussion was around whether sliding hinge isolation plates made boards stiffer.

    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.

  6. Stance Width vs Perception of Board Stiffness

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    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?

  7. Sugarloaf 23/24

    in New England

    Posted

    21 minutes ago, Jack M said:

    Gondi Line top to bottom was all-time today.

     

    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.

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  11. Sugarloaf 23/24

    in New England

    Posted · Edited by fluxgame

    On 3/6/2024 at 6:34 PM, Jack M said:

    I do believe carving season is over here.

    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.

  12. coiler contra 172

    in For Sale

    Posted

    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. 

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  19. Tail Delamination

    in Carving Central

    Posted · Edited by fluxgame

    So this happened this morning. Not really sure exactly when or how it happened, just looked down one run and noticed it. It's my only board and I'm out on a trip right now. I'd prefer not to cut my trip short, but I will if it saves my board for repair when I get home. Opinions on best course of action?

    Editing to add that I purchased this board second hand and so didn't expect support from Mark on the damage (likely caused by my clumsy self jamming the tail into the snow when flipping over to get up), but he reached out to me privately and provided some good instructions on how to perform a temporary repair and generously offered to work with me on a permanent repair or a new board. Truly above and beyond!

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  20. Sugarloaf 23/24

    in New England

    Posted

    2 hours ago, Jack M said:

    Did you go already?

    It was a disorganized start to the week, but I just drove up to Killington and am posted up here for tomorrow morning. Don't have much in the way of expectations, but any time on the mountain is better than time at my desk.

    I'm holding out hope that the storm Sunday brings some snow, in which case I'll be up at Sugarloaf early next week.

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  24. Stowe & Sugarbush 3/8/2024 to 3/12/2024

    in New England

    Posted · Edited by fluxgame

    I'm road tripping around New England this week. Don't have a pass at Stowe and was planning to be up in Maine over the weekend, but maybe I'll reorganize and meet up with you at Sugarbush on Saturday. Would be good to ride with some other hardbooters.

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