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Carvedog, rwbthedc has first dibs, I'm awaiting a firm confirmation from him. You're next in line if it falls through with him. I'll post a photo of the bases later tonight. Again, the bindings are truly in nearly-new condition, with just some very light surface markings of the heel receivers. I'd kind of like to keep them as backups, but the wife has "requested" that I clear out some redundant inventory to help defray the cost of my sweet new Donek metal FC.

Ralph, I sent you an e-mail.

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I bought these a few years ago as NOS from another forum member. Had them mounted on a 163 Osin 3800 as a powder board setup, which I ending up using maybe only 2-3 sessions, probably 6-8 hrs total, so they're still in nearly-new condition (I have another, larger 3800 with different bindings (X-Bones) that tends to get all the powder day usage, hence why these have gone virtually unused). Includes all original mounting hardware, including a few cant insert pieces. I'm not sure of the size, but they're currently set up for my MP 27 Deeluxe boots, and as can be seen in the photos there is quite a bit of available adjustability up or down from that size. Asking $100 USD + shipping to US only. Prefer Paypal. SOLD Thanks, Dennis

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6/10/08 : 215 lbs, 19.5% body fat (according to my Tanita scale). At 5'9", according to the BMI scale I'm "obese" :( - I prefer "stocky". Goal : 195 lbs, 15% (or less ?) body fat by Labor Day Methods : more epic (3-6 hr) mountain bike rides on the weekends (if winter ever does end here in the Northwest !); more frequent bike commutes to work (10 miles roundtrip); maintain gym 4-5 times/week; more salads, more lean protein, less carbs (EXCEPT for beer - I live in "Beervana", so that's just not going to happen ).

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Yes, a very full and inspirational life, one that I could hope to emulate. I did not know Bert. I did, however, attend high school with his son Shanta, in Florida in the early 80s (small world, eh ?). We were merely acquaintances, had a few classes together, but I do recall Shanta being extremely motivated and bright, a valedictorian candidate, and I believe he ended up attending an Ivy League school. A definite case of the "nut not falling far from the tree". If you happen to read this Shanta (and your family), my sincere condolences also. Dennis Orlowski VBHS Class of 1983

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Shelly, I see from your profile that you also own a 156 Prior Magestic - how's it compare to the Khyber or the Salomons that you owned ? Actually the 6' Dupraz (or a Spearhead ?) is on MY wish list ! I'll check out the 5'5" for my wife too. Thanks

Thanks for the input Durace. I assume your wife has the Arbor Push - I'm looking at that too, but based solely on specs it doesn't appear to be quite what I have in mind (i.e., a more powder-specific board with longer, more gradual nose and tapered). I should check the Arbor out in person before I rule it out though. I think the Khyber or Malolo are likely choices, and the only production boards I know of that are suitably sized, but I just wanted to ask folks (some very knowledgeable ones on this forum) if there are others I should consider.

Yup, I've seen old web listings for a 158-cm 3800, but haven't been able to find one for sale. Even so, it might still be a bit too much board for her. The Volkl Selecta appears most comparable to a 3800, but it's also available only down to 158 cm, which is likely too stiff (says for < 80 kg)

I'm looking for suggestions for a new freeride board (softboot) for my wife. She's kind of petite - 5'0" tall, 115 lbs, boot size 5-6 (US womens) 21.5 (mondo). Her current setup is a 144 Salomon Ivy, DC boots, Flow bindings. She's athletic but not a very fast or aggressive boarder - a competent 40-something cruiser with 80-100 days of riding experience. Most of our riding is on Mt Hood - lots of snow typically, but often of the heavy, wet variety (although we did have a fair number of true "powder" days this winter :)). I'd really like to find a board for her to ride on days when it's dumping that's better in the heavy glop and chop, with occassional forays into real powder, than her current board - maybe something with a longer, more gradual nose and some taper, perhaps ? Most true powder boards seem way too big for her (especially widths). And it seems like the quality woman-specific "freeride" boards available (Arbor Push, Prior Magestic, etc) are more general purpose in nature, more a compromise freestyle / freeride type shape (lower nose, little to no taper). Currently thinking of either a 150 Khyber or a 149 Malolo (although concerned the stock Prior might be too wide for her tiny feet (?)). Or maybe a 149-151 Never Summer Infinity ? (webpage doesn't give many specs - seems like another freeride/freestyle women-specific board, albeit a really high quality one). Or, does anyone know if there is something comparable to an O-Sin 3800 but in a 150-ish length, with correspondingly softer flex ? (I have both a 163 and a 169, ride both with plates, and YES, they are every bit as versatile and fun as everyone says, especially since I got em at about $100 each NOS). Comments or suggestions ? Anything else out there that I should be considering ? (I know custom would do it, but really hoping to find an off-the-shelf board that fits the bill before I take that $$$ route). Thanks !

Excellent concept, and just the incentive I need to do a century ! ;)

Queequeg, This past winter I've been riding at Ski Bowl and Timberline exclusively (have a season pass that's good for both areas). Ski Bowl has clunky lifts and most of Timberline is really flat, but on the plus side neither of them get nearly as crowded as Meadows (and the Warming Hut at mid-mountain Ski Bowl has a great beer selection too !). In the upper bowl at Ski Bowl, good carving runs are scarce, I'd say Upper / Lower Canyon is your best bet if it's not chopped up. Same with Upper and Middle Reynolds. Typically I only venture to the upper bowl and Outback area on a powder day with my Osin 3800. In the lower bowl, I like the Lower Bowl run - wide, with a fairly consistent gradient over upper 75% or so. Advanced carvers would likely think it's too flat, but I'm a relative newbie carver (only 20 days or so with an alpine setup), so it's fun for me. Dog Leg is pretty decent, typically very few people there. Spotlight run under the Multorpor lift is also fun. It's kind of short, and designated a black on the trail map, but it should really be a blue. With all the snow we've had this year a nice 5-8 foot high quarter-pipe has developed on the right side, so it's really fun to rail a big turn and then blast a slashback on the wall (with either my 3800 or Prior 4WD). Timberline : anything off of Miracle Mile lift is pretty good for carving, and it's a high speed quad so you can rack up a serious amount of vertical in no time. Overall, T-Line is a great place for newbies - ignore all the blues and blacks on trail map - anywhere else most of them would be greens and blues. Hope this helps - have fun !

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If a pair is available, I'm interested.

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Prefer "softer" type for tree board set-up (e.g., F2, Deeluxe, etc). Need to fit size 27 boot.