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I too normally ride at the Brim, usually quite a few carvers there ... though right now I am at Copper Colorado for the next 2 weeks. How was your tryout at Centennial? That big old Prior may have trouble getting up enough steam at Centennial to bend an arc. It was a slow learning process for me. One thing I did in the beginning was mount my plates on a stiff freeride board via a suggestion from a more seasoned rider who said "change one thing at a time". It worked for me at the start. One suggestion if I could ... Don't reach for the snow ... in fact bend your upper body away from it. Keep an eye open for a more flexy All Mtn or Free Carve Coiler or F2 Silberpfeil or something. They a lot friendlier at lower learning speeds. Get in touch with me later in March if there is any snow left in Ontario, I would be glad to help if I can. (Disclaimer- I am all self taught) -Doug

Actually Pat, I had pretty good results with the demo program this year .... proficient soft booters trying out plates and a couple of old schoolers trying the new stuff. Even had a guy try out my Big Black Kessler. Same size boots and regular, easy swap. He was stoked, as were the others. I do hope that it translates to sales for Dave and Andrea who supply the gear. Doug

Limbo & Gates ... Great combo Apologies if this was allready posted http://vimeo.com/60497535#

I don't know how small you need to go, but Burton Race Plates can be made smaller than standard by reversing the bails in the mounting blocks. ( pop the bails out of the block, spin the block 180 degrees then re-insert the bails, remount the block to baseplate in reversed to normal position.) Bails are then toward the disk side of the screws holding the blocks. By doing this to both heel and toepiece can reduce the minumum size by near an inch.

Anyone going to the FIS Giant Slalom at Tremblant on Jan 6 and 7? Post some photos!

Here you go... http://www.fastenal.com/web/search/products/fasteners/sockets/flat-socket-cap-screws/_/N-gj4wbuZjuetemZjudql8&Nty=0 You have to do some work though, click on length, click on drive size. write down part number, search for a store near you, http://www.fastenal.com/web/locations phone to order, as it may not be in stock at that store

If that old board is 4x4, then any good shop will have a box of old 4x4 Burton disks kicking around in the back... just ask. Softboot Burton disks work.

Used it under plexi plates on metal boards for years... bought mine at CTC on sale for about $6.95 for 15"x11" sheet. Stays flexy to -30. I won't cook on it though. I don't think some will understand what that product is. CTC# 042-0900-8

Maybe see you there Rob...Are you working the event? I'm Going to spectate PGS events at LeRelais and Stoneham

Le Massif in Quebec has the best menu I have ever seen! I don't even bother to pack a lunch. I am sure they would have a tasty vegetarian selection. (is "tasty vegetarian" an oxymoron?)

What size are the Palmers? I may be trying a pair of 171 Kesslers if the bad weather holds off till later afternoon. Enable your contact info .... I would like to compare feedback , I am interested in the 163 for my wife.

Pardon me if I'm repeating something but ....I haven't been following this thread, so I may have missed it It appears the plate is catching on in Europe too!! 490. Euros = 657.087 CAD UPM mount 19.5 stance Carbon Fibre http://www.snowboardplate.com/SnowboardPlate/Welcome.html Doug

I'm not sure but I would think that the delay may be because Rich may be in New Zealand right now, training and racing in the World Juniors

Squuse me Sir......I speek Lumberjack It shore is purtyer then mine, but some things are similar, both are 4x4 and both have enjoyment rings round the thredy thingys. Difference is mine was handmade in Burkton from parts imported from Europe by a Quebequois.

Zoltan- Order an All-Mountain board from Bruce just like mine.....I rode like a Hero till a skiier tried to take the nose off it while I was toeside....could have been real ugly. Bruce can it be fixed?? If not I would like to order another one... as I could carve with confidence in places I never had before....could tighten the radius to round towers and trees, off camber heelside turns were do-able for me for a change.....a beautiful, responsive, grippy work of art. I miss it!!