Hotbeans

Dont want to 'jack this thread, but I've been considering getting a pair of bump/tree ski's.. anyone with recommendations? I see some skier's carving..man, does it look boring. I'm opting for the mogul launches and chinese pinball through the trees!

Alright, heads-up Shred or others.. If carpooling desired (I could either run a '09 subaru forester or a 4-runner), I could meet at grove city outlets (I-79 and I-80) and drive or whatever..

I'd be coming across 80 from N. of Pittsburgh. I'm 3 or so hrs from williamsport + whatever to get to destination. I could leave thurs evening for a weekend, coming home sunday.

I'd be interested in making the trip over for this. Anyone looking to split lodging costs? btw, any day set up for sure yet? (I'll bring the coffee!)

Ummm, not sure that Coilers should be included in the line-up, sir. From my understanding, BV produces quite reliable boards. (I have a non-metal one from him that has taken some serious nose-stuffing as I traverse the learning curve..)

I haven't read all these posts, so, if it's been stated before, then I for one, voice the opinion that: 1. I really love carving because it IS different than what everyone else is doing and provides me a s#$%load of grins. 2. I couldn't care less what other people think about my carving, technique, or style. I ask other carvers for their input on how to sharpen my lines and, therefore, jack up the thrill factor. (If I cared what others thought, I would have quit a long time ago.). 3. I WANT carving to be a personal expression of freedom, skill and joy. I only speak for myself that you'll never see me in any "synchronized carving" event! 4. I've personally watched hardbooters running great lines since '97, and I'm sure they've existed before that. I'm not aware of any "recruiting" or "advertising" to increase our ranks.. aren't we slowly growing now? (SES is growing, isn't it??). Why are (some) people crying "ohhh, we have to do more to grow our sport, or board manufacturers will stop development (or whatever opinion was expressed...)?? Cry me a river.. the people who are interested in carving will pursue it.. the people who aren't, won't. 5. Sorry that there isn't an "newbie carver outreach program" ("newcoup"??). Ask, read what's available, approach (most) any carver and you'll find a friendly, helpful, passionate individual willing to share what he/she can... keep the advice that works for you, forget the stuff that doesn't. (There is PLENNTTY of evidence here on BOL that proves many here love to help/share their insights..). I'm very happy as a learning novice and hope the learning curve takes 20 years!! Ahh, the joy of discovery... (oh, and because I still flail down the mountain, NOBODY, and I mean NOBODY asks me for any advice! --Although I'd be happy to share!!;)

Hey ya blueb.. Thanks for alerting us to this complete line of BS. (Of course, my boy's ktm and kx65 have now appreciated in value!) Why not snowboards? or are these up next?

You're trying to make up for the general lack of parenting nowadays. So, if we can't beat them with something handy anymore, why aren't wedgies and wet willies an acceptable punishment??

I've also heard from a couple of riders that the ATV is on the soft side...

Hans, that's a great vid! thanks for posting.

hmm. you looking for an AM board then? I guess I'm wondering what you're looking to do with the new board..

Shred, Sunday am could work for me, either location.

Hi guys.. I just got in from a day up @ holiday valley (we've all had similar conditions lately.. rain, wind, now temps are dropping ok.). While there were some slushy spots (and small ponds at the bottom of some runs), the snow is firming up VERY nicely and was, by the time I left, some of the best riding had in awhile. f'n great, actually..

Very nice! How sweet was that groom??!!

I just got back from 6.5hrs of freakin' perfect railing conditions. WCR makes me laugh with what it can do.. it can rail tight salolm arcs and tail-pop me into the air during transitions..or..laid out EC...or..sweeping, hands skimming 2" off the deck, gs carves. After a day like today, I'm wondering just how much a Gladiator, tantalus or whatever can offer above what I've got:1luvu:.

try this next time (trailing hand touching front cuff is helpful): When my heelsides are either washing out or ocillating, I can fix them right up and tight by pointing both hands over the nose farther up into the turn (I ride goofy, so my left hand usually winds up at about the 12:30, 1 o'clock position to the nose of the board) and really moving my cg back over my rear foot (keeping it over the edge). This puts me in a tight, seated position where my butt is ~1.5 ft over the rear of the board, centered over the edge. Heelside just locks right up. I've learned to take this a step further and extend my legs as I'm getting into the arc, throw my hands towards the 2 o'clock position, and VOILA! a laid out carve results!

Peter..i'd be interested. Not that I can EC.. combine it with a side trip to Virus, and I'd be VERY interested!

Ahh come on, Bluebird.. that couldn't hold a candle to nude line dancing around a fire drinkin' Don Julio behind Rushmore, now, could it?? :lol:

I'm right there with 'ya. I finally bought a medium diamond stone and a fine gummi and got my edges feeling the sharpest I've ever had them. Maybe tomorrow evening up at holiday valley.. let me know how that gilmour bias works out in ice.. I may give it a try.

if i didn't ride ice, I'd have a total of < 15 days/year riding!!

Yeh, possibly. I have a WCR that I suspect is closer in personality to the tantalus than the gladiator. I wouldnt mind a test ride, though....

For $380 you can get a great infection at the Raddison in San Fransico.. (..or so I've heard..)

..was that Snowman making an appearance? Looks like perfect conditions!

Cail, interesting offer and I may consider that board. Chris, I really wish I were at SES this year! Are you out there? (Good idea, def..) off to work..

ok..this is freakin' weird. While I was steelhead fishing yesterday afternoon, I was thinking of EXACTLY this type of solution to convert an old freeride snowboard into a powered board ('cept with one screw). I have either a kx65 or a ktm 50cc motor that I could use. thanks for posting this up!