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If you're interested, I've a pair of 2cm Palmer Plates in excellent condition that I'd be happy to sell for $30 plus shipping (retail for $50+ new). Comes with all mounting hardware. Will fit both three- and four-hole bindings. They will definitely give you additional clearance to avaoid heelside boot-out and also provide additional leverage to tilt the board on edge. <img src="http://i1.tinypic.com/mt1829.gif" alt=""> Let me know if you'd like to try them.

Yes I do. Please shoot me a private email through BOL so we can exchange contact/shipping info and you'll have your aluminum discs within the week. Thanks. Have fun. B-2

Shipping $3 USPS priority. Let me know. B-2

I've a set of 3D (3-hole) aluminum discs. You are welcome to them for $11 plus shipping. Aluminum discs were standard issue with some of the earlier generation Race plates. They are stiffer/stronger than later plastic discs. They are also a bit heavier. Let me know if you'd like them. Cheers, B-2

I was responding to the original post looking for a 3D set. I'm afraid I have only the three-hole Burton discs. <img src="http://tinypic.com/mcrf2p.jpg" alt="Pat Milbury wins Josh Malay Best Trick Award, Vail Session Rail Jam, Jan '06"> Good luck, B-2

I've a set in excellent condition. They're yours for $11 plus shipping. <img src="http://tinypic.com/mcb2j9.jpg" alt="Jeff Patterson, China Bowl, Vail, CO"> Let me know, B-2

My take on it is you can likely go really fast on any type of board setup. I think it's a function of contol at speed: higher speeds/longer boards produce greater forces (especially when turning or stopping), which are more easily managed through a hardboot setup. It's not coincidence that the world speed record is on a hardboot setup. It's simply a better handle by which to manipulate the tool when forces get big.<img src="http://tinypic.com/kdphex.jpg" alt="Spike Eisenman, Keystone, CO">

I'll take it. Thanks!

Ryan Miller, who competes in NorAm events and has several World Cup starts. <img src="http://tinypic.com/k2zgr4.jpg" alt="Ryan Miller, Breckenridge, CO"> In addition to Nick, who has coached the Nagano and Salt Lake Olympic riders, and Ryan, who competes, all of the other participants (except me) brought in a variety of info and experience as well. Sean MacCarron, who coaches at Copper, deserves special recognition as he provided a wealth of info on course setting, tactics, and technique. The only disappointment was that Nick had to miss the morning of the second (slalom) day due to another commitment. He did make it back for video review in the PM, however. Glad to see AASI-RM host an event like this--not only a race/hardboot focus, but bringing in a coach who has worked at the highest levels of the sport. Great info--fun riding--Waaaay cool!

Sorry, no malice intended. I just wanted to offer that mountains are good medicine for those in need of attitude adjustment. <img src="http://tinypic.com/k2d8yd.jpg" alt=""> The internet makes booking a flight easy and relatively inexpensive. A quick, spur-of-the-moment trip to a snowy place can help rejuvenate and refresh the spirit. It'll alos be remembered way into the summer--and likely beyond. I think it's a worthwhile investment conrtibuting to health, happiness, and sanity. That's not mean. At least I don't think it is.

Or a trip. <img src="http://tinypic.com/k2byp5.jpg" alt="Jeff Patterson, Vail, CO"> Or both.

Hi Grinder,I've got some Burton 4-hole Aluminum Discs. They're yours for $20 plus shipping. <img src="http://tinypic.com/k0rhv6.jpg" alt="Yannick, Ramarkables, New Zealand"> Let me know. Cheers, B-2

Very fun and informative session. Looking forward to tomorrow. <img src="http://tinypic.com/k0r987.jpg" alt="Ryan rips it, Breckenridge, CO"> Image from today.

Bump. No reserve auction and in excellent condition. <img src="http://tinypic.com/iw2q88.gif" alt="Scott Anfang, carved toe-to-toe, Vail, CO."> Cheers, B-2

On Ebay. If you are in the market, they are in as-new condition. No reserve auction. <img src="http://tinypic.com/iool80.jpg" alt="Darkrider Vail headwall"> Good luck and best wishes. B-2

I don't recall Burton's weight rating for this board. He would certainly come in at the low end of the weight rating--but I do think he could ride it without problem.

Bump. Link to Ebay auction (ends in 1 hour). Didn't want you to be kickin' yourself for missing a nearly new board for a very low price. A great addition to your quiver: try a shorty if you ride steep, narrow trails, bumps, trees, park, or on crowded slopes. <img src="http://tinypic.com/ilw09e.jpg" alt="Scott Firestone, Vail, CO"> Cheers, B-2

But I would guess somewhere around 215 lbs +/-. I ride FP and Speed 157-160 and weigh 215 lbs. So far no problems with folding or beating 'em--through several seasons of use.

on EBay. <img src="http://tinypic.com/ibl5z6.jpg" alt="Jeff Patterson, Beaver Creek, CO"> Hope you are enjoying the great snow! B-2

Up for sale is a Burton Speed 158 in as-new condition. Rode it exactly two days on groomers. Not a blemish, scratch, or ding on it. Really lively, fun board--just not enough time to ride 'em all! <u>Specs</u> <b>Length: </b> 158 cm <b>Waist width:</b> 20cm <b>Sidecut Radius:</b> 8.8m <img src="http://tinypic.com/i4flvd.jpg" alt="Burton Speed 158 in as-new conditon"><img src="http://tinypic.com/i4fnfp.jpg" alt="Base, edges, and topsheet all in excellent condition"> $225 + Shipping

Got a Burton Speed 158 in as-new condition. Rode it exactly two days on groomers. Not a blemish, scratch, or ding on it. Really lively, fun board--just not enough time to ride 'em all! Specs: Length: 158 cm Waist width: 20cm Sidecut Radius: 8.8m <img src="http://tinypic.com/i4flvd.jpg" alt="Burton Speed 158 in as-new conditon"><img src="http://tinypic.com/i4fnfp.jpg" alt="Base, edges, and topsheet all in excellent condition"> $225 + Shipping

Sorry to hear about your experience at Sunshine, Neil--I'll bet your instuctor felt more than a little embarassed at being outclassed by you. Did you go to the school with your concerns and get another instructor who could help you? I've hung around instructors a bunch and just wanted to say, in our defense, that many are passionate and skilled riders--and often equally skilled in helping others to learn. While some aren't yet virtuosos, as many BOL denizens seem to be, they are skilled enough to do the job they are responsible to do. Cut 'em some slack. Helping people get into snowsports is, IMO, a good thing. <img src="http://tinypic.com/i3sy0o.gif" alt="Not all are kooks"> But yeah, Dave, some are kooks and dopers. Over two feet of fresh in Vail the last two days--and more is forecast. Hope it's snowing where you are. B-2

Tonja, You don't say--are you a US citizen? Would you need a work visa? You are correct in understanding that it is very competitive to score a work visa for a teaching position in NZ as instructors from all over the N. Hemisphere apply for a very limited number of positions. Both of the NZ schools for whom I've worked only provide work visas for very experienced instructors. It would be extremely unlikely to score a working visa for a ski and snowboard school as an inexperienced new hire. Another option would be to go there on a regular travelers visa, and try to find a job with a school while you are there. When you get the job offer, you can then get a working visa. My SO did this a few years ago and got a walk-on job as a race coach. I've known a few instructors who have done the same--gone there as a traveler and got the teaching job while they were there. But they all had teaching experience. Even though you are a FT student, if you have the opportunity to do any part-time training/shadowing lessons/and instructing at your local mountain this season, before you go, it would be very helpful in possibly getting a walk-on job this summer. Getting ceritified would also help. If you are near an area with night riding it might be easier than you think to fit this into your already-busy schedule. I think you'd find it hella fun. Lastly, many NZ schools offer training programs for aspiring instructors (both through University and various 'rookie' programs). You pay for training in these programs, and train for NZ instructor certification exams. It's not the 'job' you mentioned in your post, and you'd be paying a school for your training, rather than earning income, but it is an option--and one that would lead to possible teaching opportunities in the future. <img src="http://tinypic.com/i37v28.jpg" alt="Lake Wanaka view, Treble Cone, NZ"> Which is a good thing. Hope this helps, B-2

Would you be able to please post specs? Thanks, B-2

Thanks for the kind words. The image is from a powder session last spring at A-Basin. It was an epic day: several feet of featherlight fresh and a short hike to Snakepit--a huge bowl (as big as the upper bowl at the Basin itself) that brings you out of the area--about 1,900 vertical of untracked pow, starting above treeline and plunging through old-growth spruce and fir back to the road. Hitch back to the lifts and do it all over again. <img src="http://tinypic.com/i2k9lf.jpg" alt="Entering the trees below"> Many runs. Very few tracks. A good day.