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I use the Nidecker Carbon 900. I am going to play with running slack angles on the TD2s, 45/50, to better match the board width.

Too much fun! It took me a bit to adjust to the width, the timing from edge to edge is not that of the 158 but its not supposed to be. This is a burly BX machine, dead stable at silly speeds, put it on edge and it holds like you expect from a Madd, charge it through the rough and laugh, it just blasts through. Very confident in the air, with either bombers or softies(softies feel a little underpowered on the beast, but are fully functional). Probably not a relaxing/cruiser ride but right at home on a BX course. Requires some effort but rewards in kind! Too much fun. -Snowcoach

Excellent opportunity for a great rare board! The MLY is in as new condition, a medium flex with excellent edge hold, able to be ridden fast and furious or comfortable just cruising. Will be a great prize to whoever grabs it. Not likely you will see another. -snowcoach

Contact me at snowcoach@comcast.net and I will tell you what we have going on for summer race camps, complete with background and references. Thanks. -Mark

I have two young racers needing boots. Anyone have some 10's they will sell? -snowcoach

Hey Nate, I am on the east side of the state but would love to skate carnation when I get over that way. Need location and directions. Thanks much -Mark

The Hood Series will now be called the Northwest Series. We will have events at Schweitzer, Mt. Spokane, and Silver Mt. as well as two stops at Mt. Hood Meadows. All disciplines will be represented. Dates should all be finalized within the next few weeks. These are all excellent venues that host great events. I will keep everyone posted. -Mark

Count me in for the summit days! Mark Harris/Schweitzer Mt./Snowperformance

Hey Guys, thanks for the kind words! It was great working with each of you, lets do it again. Randy,Ken I would love to get more time on snow with you guys, come out for the SunPeaks camp in March so we have a whole mountain to run on. Think about it George. KT, I'll see you there, your attendence is mandatory. (see if we can break another board). -Mark

He is alive and well and working hard to get boards out. Keep the faith, they are always worth waiting for.

look for zip down on the backside on the stella chair, also cathedral aisle. fun runs with great terrain changes. loophole off of chair 4 is our race/training run, again great terrain changes. nastar on chair 1 is a good warm up. whole mt. is excellent really. post your impressions when you get back. too bad the team is off to hood this wknd, we could show you around. snow has been hero. -Mark

USASA GS and Banked slalom at Ski Bowl this sunday. should be a decent group night skiing on sat. 4-8, and a fun event on sun. registration at multipor 8:30-10:30. Let's show some support.

Big thanks to all who attended on behalf of Snowperformance! Sean and Gavin have worked hard to make this the great program that it is. Thanks to Fin at Bomber and Sean at Donek for supporting us with demo equipment, and of course to Sun Peaks Resort for the red carpet treatment and the amazing carving terrain. K.T.- You are an animal,may you find eternal peace on your new Coiler(and I hope I have't ruined your limbo career) Gavin- huge gains, always a pleasure to share experiences with a fellow GP rider, would love to hook up for a track day at Willow or Thunderhill. Eric- don't take it weird when I say you are a beautiful rider, you've managed spot-on mechanics AND a style that is gorgeous to watch. J-Bird- little things mean so much! riding strong when you came in, so much better by the end.(look out Sean) Charlie- such a relaxed efficient style regardless of conditions, get that knee strong so we can go hard in march. Marty- what can I say, you're a rock star. Make the hop over to Schweitzer so we can frighten some people! I am planning a few days at SES, hope to see you there, if not then Sun Peaks in March! -Mark

Karl Boldt at Loulou's in spokane is a master bootfitter, you'll find none better.

Schweitzer has a good size team, 80% ride alpine. we will all be up on thanksgiving weekend. come on out, you won't find any carvers at silver.