Kent

When FIS decided to go Parallel for GS, it ruined the sport...in my opinion. Single SG was the bomb. Parallel SL still kicks ass though.

I've have/used both, yes. Better? It depends on what problem you're trying to solve.

Disagree. The OTS Superfeet actually have a nice post under the heel. Assuming the arch meets your requirements, this would be a much better solution than a SOLE. K

Nice concept, but (3) problems: 1) Sole too thick. Depends on foot shape, but takes up too much room. 2) DIY typically means less technical. When a "professional" molds an insole, they will align your knee/ankles properly to adjust for your situation/boot cuff. 3) No posting on the bottom. This is perhaps the most important. Custom insoles apply a "basement" to the insole to properly align the foot when it pronates So...basically all you're getting with a Sole is a half ass'd arch support. That's better than stock, but hardly a custom solution. K

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I used to get REALLY upset several years back during the TDF with the spoilers...... Now, agree with the "it's the internet". You simply can not avoid going anywhere, including BOL, and hearing real time updates before the TV broadcast. If spoilers bum you out....it's best to simply avoid internet, SMS, email, etc.

I'll post my typical "nothing is free" message. Facebook spends a $1MM a week on power, so it's just a matter of time as the Ads aren't paying the bills... That all said, I'm using a Home Server for both back-up and photo sharing. It's like having your own SnapFish. If you're looking for cheap/free storage, I'd recommend Live Services SkyDrive. I pay $19/year to have ad-free environment. I'll let the other chime in regarding photo specific services....but make sure you understand the 1st line before you start uploading TBs of data.

Better late than never.. http://gizmodo.com/5471805/windows-phone-7-series-everything-is-different-now http://www.windowsphone7series.com/

Do you want and tablet-like experience with: USB? Multi-tasking? Flash? HDMI? Choice of OS? How about an iTablet? http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/31294/x2-computing-launches-itablet-windows-ipad

Pretty cool... http://thinkorthwim.com/2007/08/19/1034/

3rd. My favorite event. Wed night at our hill is "Make a Wish". There are several SERIOUS sit-ski guys that launch off the park jumps higher than the jibbers. fun to watch..yet painful to see them go down.

There are hundreds od ways to skin the cat.... All above are great, but ONLY if you: Do it regularly, yet mix it up. Proper diet Proper rest If losing weight is the goal, diet is 75%. If performance improvement, it generally is best to focus on the majors (core strength, endurance, flexibility and agility).

Two reasons. 1) Sponsors. UA is paying their athletes to wear them. 2) Good idea. No reason not to wear one if it fits properly.

I wouldn't recommend it....and it really depends on your total set-up. But, generally speaking "back in the day", the mods were: - routing the cant mec to an oval shape to allow slight lateral movement - increase forward lean shin in rear foot - shave off slight material on side "tongues" (it's an open throat design boot) None of those make a huge difference.

Thanks for posting...

Thanks guys. I have a set in the mail. Should be up and running by the weekend, but have a few XC ski races. Perhaps be at Buck the 13th/14th. K

My only contribution to this thread is that messing with BINDING cant and boot cuff is useless without having an orthodic inside the boot which is holding your foot in place....

PM sent..let me know if you're didn't receive it. K

Broke mine, need replacement(s). For those who upgraded to BTS and like it, I'll take your old stuff... K

Broke my boot and need to find a RAB (Raichle AF700) If you have a spare, let me know! K

Hi Pat - Nice clip.. Classic "counter rotation". Tons of threads on the topic. In some situation,s a nice motion to have in your quiver, but in the GS world...you'll have to tame that and go back to symetrical riding. If it needs more explanation..let me know. K

And you can bring that up each time, but doesn't make it that much more effective. Which brings up a point....how do you define a successful lesson? Does your ski school actually pay for performance? Do you ask your students for feedback? Do you leverage best practices? Do you seek feedback from peers? Do you know who the "best" snowboard instructor is at your school? In my case, I haven't "taught" a public class in over a decade, but have coached. I define success by returning kids in the program, number of kids qualify for National Champs, number of National Champs, number who further their snowboarding beyond the team and qualitative feedback (from kids, parents and other coaches). Once again, certainly not saying one way is better than another....but you simply can't improve what you can't measure. In the case of teaching with hardboots vs. teaching with softboots, make your own conclusion, esp if you don't have the data to support the argument.

I dunno... Imagine guitar lessons. You have (15) rippers who come into class wailing on their electric guitars like Jimi, yet the instructor is touting his Martin acoustic. Same applies to snowboarding. I feel the boots and board are tools are the trade. If you're going to teach effectively, you need to use what your students want to learn on.... Once again..just my opinion and it's nice for folks to disagree.

No....your brain is made of soft tissue.

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