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This winter is projected to be warmest in record in Australia. Warmer than last year which was already warmer than previous years, where even at night it was too warm to make snow in August. I wouldn’t recommend skiing in September there at all. Late July to late August would be the only time I’ll ski there. They closed mid September last year. The base altitude is way too low and there’s only one good trail for carving. Perisher has maybe two or three good trails for carving. Fairly wide intermediate runs (and spectators). There are a few alpine snowboarders in Perisher, you may be able to spot them. But then it gets crowded which increases chance of accident.

I’m on the same boat. I use zipfit liner on downsized Raichle 24 boots for my 25.5cm foot. It has a very thin toe area which helps. UPZ, Dynafit, Rossignol boots are on size 25 with stock liners and with either custom insole or better ski boot insoles.

I downsized Raichle/Deeluxe boots. 25.5cm, uses 24. All other boots, ski boots included, are on 25. Can’t imagine going to 23 on Deeluxe. EDIT: I’ve heard some Alpine ski competitors do downsize that much and go as far as removing toenails…

It’s probably the best option unless you wish to buy an atomic boots, and buy a spring kit and boots pivot mod kit from phantom and mod it yourself, since ski AT boots have ankle area not really designed for snowboarding. Considering the cost, phantom boots would be the best value. I use Dynafit boots (TLT5) but needed some modding, and wouldn’t recommend it over phantom boots. But maybe you can find some at a steep discount. Sorry couldn’t help much.

If you can get a hold of one or if you can ask Frank to make one, Virus UFC 163. I don’t really know how Frank designed the nose flex, but it floats very well in powder and slays the moguls. For example; if I see a slope with shallow moguls (4 inch high), then I would point the nose straight down and let the board do the work. I don’t know how the nose does it, but it’s certainly pleasing to bulldoze through moguls and even catch some speed in the process. EDIT: I also have Donek Metal FC 163, 20cm width. Boot size is 25. UFC has width of 20cm, I think. Length is 163. EDIT 2: below are links for reviews posted by members here:

Fortunately, some snowboarders started to become aware of “boot out” “toe/heel drag” as they started to get their boards more on the edge, particularly among Japanese and Korean softboot carving focused snowboarders. I tell them, the only reason we have +/+ stance is so that we don’t get toe/heel drag and they took a great interest in reducing boot out. I see more and more kids start to think laid out carving turns are cool, last year I saw a group of them going to intermediate slope to get lessons in carving. And the instructor was good, too. Almost want me to chase a dream of opening my own alpine board rental shop and get back to instructing… TL;DR:I recon it’s more of misunderstanding than “war”…

1, RCR BOX https://upzboots.com/product/upz-rcr-box-race-spring-set/ 2 DGSS drupi.work@gmail.com Please ask for hard forward flex.

Sole length on ski boots is important for ski bindings, but not so important on snowboard boots, so you don’t have to worry too much. Yes, UPZ boots have smaller footprints, which means you may be able to squeeze a few more degrees on bindings. The one on the link should be ok, I’d recommend to go for the right size like boots for 260mm or 265mm. I have 255mm foot and use 255mm UPZ and 255mm Dynafit touring boots. Hope this helps, but there are others with much more experience than I who may be able to help you better.

That’s what I’ve been observing in Australia for the last few years. But damn, never thought this would happen in America!

I was in Queenstown during Christmas (BTW, so many Aussies!) and had a chat with a ski/snowboard instructor for Coronet Peak. She said this season was not good with patches showing up in early to mid September. Better than Australia where patches started to show up in late August, but still worrying. Will still buy a house in Methven for ski season, but perhaps later convert it to rental in 10-20 years time. Glad I sold the life pass at RAL when I could…

Virus Terminator Zylon/UFC: high speed 60+kmh GS piste carves - check extreme carving freecarving - check for UFC tail-hook freecarving - check for Terminator float well in powder - check bulldoze through moguls - check playful pop for side hits - check for Terminator titanal - check for UFC But no soft boots or low carving duck stance.…

Scientists expect 2024 would be warmer than 2023, and they expect the trend is likely to continue (https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/01/02/record-heat-2024-el-nino/). If that’s the case, skiing and snowboarding in Australia’s farked…

I second phantom slipper boots for the touring snowboard boots. I use Dynafit TLT5 but it’s discontinued long ago, need modifications and the flex is provided by plastic tongue not spring so not as good. https://www.phantomsnow.com/collections/boots

I use dynafit TLT5. I don’t unbuckle the top one. But everyone’s different

I have Incline 160 Carbon, stock dimension with 24.1cm waist width. It carves well, I’d say better than Prior ATV (all mountain alpine board), but I believe Flux is more updated in terms of shape, flex and materials. If money is not an issue, I’d recommend Flux.