Willow 15

When are you going, because its a lot of countries holidays from the 19th. Places like Les Arcs, Morzine are going to be rammed so I would be looking for quieter, small resorts that only the French know about.

Been looking at my tv listings and Eurosport is showing PGS coverage from 1145 uk time.

Yeah, I saw some pics (think it was on Winter Highland) of the Lady and it looked amazing.You must be really beating yourself up, everytime I check out the Scottish webcams I think of you shouting at your wrist " why this season you F%"*&r". Take it easy.

My god Loc don't compare us to hipsters. Great vid Wintergold.

Hi Wintergold, Just been re reading this post and was wondering if you have a preference between SG, Kessler and Apex slalom boards? Also which 185 would you pick Kessler or SG?

Hey Martin, Have you not got any PJ's from the good old days you could blow the dust off?

Don't tar every Brit with the same brush tufty. I am a Brit who loves new gear, not that I have bought any recently. I am currently living in the UK so do not get many days riding a year, probably less than 30. I did seasons back in the late 80's and early 90's and love my sport of snowboarding(if anyone asks I am an alpine snowboarder). My last purchase was an €1000 SG and think it was worth every cent, and I am currently saving for something metal and 185 (the choice is unbelivable at the moment).Don't get me wrong though, I go to the Alps every year and know exactly what you mean about most Brits. No wonder we have a sh*t reputation in France. I wish I had the money to spend on a £1000 kyuss jacket and all the trimmings then wander around any resort skiing/snowboarding with no respect for surroundings/locals etc. Chamonix, been there a few times and hated every minuite. 40 a*%holes for every Alp and everyone thinks they are a pro mountaineer/skier/boarder. The best thing I find is let your riding do your talking no matter what you have on your feet. Have a good season and I am out in La Plagne at the beggining and middle of Feb if you fancy some alpine riding.

Thanks for the offer, but I really wanted to hit the hill with another carver not borrow his gear while he's healing. So get healing damn sharp and I'll be up late Feb.

F-me Kieran, who did you piss off at the hospital. I thought you might get a pot so you could get some sneaky riding done in January but that's now out of the question. Where did you get the scaffold, Invershneckie.

Glad you are ok Dave. I think you have been very lucky, especially as you were not at fault and I'll tell you why. Part of my work is extracting unfortunate people who have been involved in road collisions, and I have lost count the number of incidents I have attended where the driver at fault walks free while the innocent driver/passenger is trapped in a mangle of metal with horrific injuries. So go and give your family another massive hug.

Thanks for that. You got me thinking about comparisons. I thought of Loris Capirossi riding a moto gp bike, small guy but in his day a brilliant rider. If you have time Mtrappy, would you mind telling us if you make any mods to your Dalbellos. Thanks.

I live in the UK so will keep a look out for you. It probably will be shown as I have watched world cup pgs quite a few times on Brit Eurosport.

That sucks big time, especially with the season you are having. Which set up spat you out? Have a speedy recovery.

Thanks Fin, great stuff. Did you get to see any of the bxers and were any using modern plate systems?

Please someone give this guy a go. I am heading up to Scotland this season for a Scottish expression session, and the last thing I need is a burly 6 footer Highlander chasing me down the hill with a plate and a gs board. I have no plate and a sl board. Strange things happen to people who are denied certain things, think prison or desert islands. So, Michelle have a holiday in Aviemore. Plus you can promote some Bomber products in the UK:cool:

Thanks Seb, I have never been to a WC snowboard race so your insight on BK's plate system is great. You have actually reminded me of a time I was working in Austria way, way back in 87ish and there was a WC GS race (ski) and I was dumbfounded at the size of thse guys.Have a good season and charge hard.

This is a Quote from Benjamin Karl from Fis lg site http://www.fissnowboard.com/uk/news/podium-sweeps-for-russia-ladies-and-austria-men,146.htmlI read that quote and thought plate systems. Then I saw this video which confirmed my suspicions, http://www.fissnowboard.com/uk/videos/race-video.html After listening to lots of people on this site talking up, and talking down plate systems (many who have never used one:confused:) I would love to hear a racers perspective. Obviously Karl is worried as most other racers are using systems as good as his. What I find amazing is that Karl has been using his home made meccano for a while now but its still there with the Apex'$. Even if you don't like racing, the final between Karl and Prommegger is a fine tutorial of how to demolish gates. I know Prommegger misses his last gate but what an amazing ride. If these links don't work go to the fis site and follow from there.

At the beggining of every season I watch this forum avidly to see the new boards being produced. Every board I see gets the juices flowing but every Coiler I see makes me drool like Homer Simpson in a free bar with complimentary doughnuts. Crack676 I envy you. I think the next time I type anything will be an email to Ontario.

You are quite correct, its your opinion. The truth is snowboard hardwear has little profit margins for shops.I also work very part time in the building industry and profit margins compared to a sporting pastime are huge. If I comisioned a carpenter to make me a replica antique gaming table it would cost thousands, but if I want a bespoke alpine snowboard built to my specification it will cost me around a thousand. I hope you are not a cop, but I suspect you are.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110617908578&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT I have just noticed these on USA Ebay if anyone fancies copying Blueb.

John's list of features is probably easier to achieve than trying to source some .950's!

http://www.vimeo.com/17254000 Just seen this on the Italian section of Extremecarving forum from a thread from cepisoni. Some great footage and those tricolour Kesslers are supercool.

touché or toupée But on a more serious note, when you head up to jockland go A1 then stop over newcastle and car share the rest of the journey in mine. I can do Aviemore in 4 hours on a good run. Also I suspect you are running petrol so I'll be a bit more economical. I am using tractor juice(white not red).

Screw it onto the boot so you can get some downdraught onto the back wheels for the next hair appointment.Don't take this the wrong way, but I could'nt resist:p

You don't need it for a 156. But as you paid bmw £250 for the priveledge of a hole in your seats you should justify it by emailing Hans and ordering a 185 :).Also if it is snowing you ain't going anywhere with rear wheel drive.:p With all the snow in Geordie land at the moment I wish I had gone for Quattro on my estate.