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  5. Is a Skwal a snowboard?

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    On 3/6/2010 at 10:44 PM, photodad2001 said:

    Sorry, and I do agree this topic is not "OT". Actually I was a bit pissed about another thread after getting back from the bar last night and took it out on here. Others would argue that SB carving is "OT" and I was trying to bring the attention that this is a carving forum and gear doesn't change that unless for somereason you are on a Soft setup. Sorry for the unexpected surprise. But while I am here and it is up for discussion. The fact that the "hardboot" seems to over-ride and even negate the presence of a board according to those who've been hear longer. I'm a bit confused when it comes to the "mission statement" because this should be (just by on slope percentages and what the statement claims) primarily a skiers forum since of the hardboot community skiers way out number boarders.

    I personally don't consider a skwal to be a snowboard (or mono ski) anymore than I would a slalom water ski to be a wakeboard (no offense, just basing it on the full on forward stance rather than the number of planks). [Notice I didn't say, "a skwal is not a board", but I consider it equal to the comparison of a wakeboard vs. a slalom waterski] I guess my question is this. "is this a hardboot forum or a carving forum?" If it is based on the boots I think I'll start a Boxers carving forum and if you wear Briefs it's off topic because you aren't wearing the gear.;) Again, my bad on pissing on your thread.:o

    Revive a thread or start a war  lets have at'er. Have attitudes changed in ten years ?

  8. Heard it in the lift line - 2020/2021

    in Carving Central

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    17 minutes ago, teach said:

    "Did you invent that yourself?"

     (blank stare from us while trying to comprehend. Oh, right, alpine gear!)

     Before we'd had a chance to gather our wits, another try:

     "Is that like what telemark is to skiing?"

    A perfect example of a stupid person trying to be a smartass.  Kids usually have better questions than adults !

  9. 5 Stretches For Snowboarders - From Burton!

    in Carving Central

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    Since your country has handled the pandemic better than North America i think you are within your rights to ride the high horse to the finish line. I know you can't push a rope but  I'm open to suggestions  as to how i can make my vessel function better after all you are the one who has come back from the abyss. Most of my preparatory exercise revolves around contorting my body to put boots on in the car since the lodge is closed.

  15. Seeking advice on first alpine setup

    in Carving Central

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    You need to find another boot fitter. Clearly this one has no idea what hard boots for alpine riding are.                                                                                                                                                                      If you are stuck for a boot fitter and I'm going out on a limb here to suggest you might educate them  (he or her). They could research on this forum for tips to heat mould alpine boot liners. The basic are pretty clear and start with properly fitting the foot to a liner that properly fits the boot. They should at least be able to grasp that basic concept If not walk away or run !

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  17. New Rider?

    in Carving Central

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    I have three Crazy creek boards two 151 one 157 very little use but and the 157 is scuffed up a bit. Unless anyone objects  to me offering one for free  to anyone beginning there available for the cost of shipping. PM me if interested

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  18. New Metrics for Measuring your Season

    in The Lodge

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    After closing the third week of December it's on again Feb 16th. We're allowed 4 hr. time block if you get a slot in the que. The real heart pounder is were expecting a fresh dump of snow Monday night !!!! The new metric for measuring this season is in hours not days or vertical. Expecting third wave with new variant to shut us down very soon as the decision to open seems to be against the experts advice. Doctors and nurses are spent and were hoping for a break in between second wave and whatever is coming next. Season record so far 20 hrs. and counting.......................  

  19. CATEK Patent Expiring—Anything new?

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    On 2/9/2021 at 10:32 PM, Johno212 said:

    In order to utilize the steel heel receiver from Bomber I’d need to create a spacer that provides clearance for the 2 rear canting screws. 
    OR

    I create a steel receiver that utilizes the Catek hole pattern and clears the canting screws

    OR

    I just reproduce the aluminum one. 
    Thoughts?

    What is the rub with the Aluminum heel anyway?

    fit? I can adjust that

     

    If you could inlay steel on the ramp to the pin hole you would solve the main issue with the Aluminum heel reciever

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