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CarveItUp

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  • Location
    Burlington, Ontario
  • Home Mountain/Resort?
    Blue Mountain
  • Occupation?
    Engineer; Student (1 computer, 2 riders!)
  • Current Boards in your Quiver
    Burton Alp 156, FP 164, Prior WCR 175, AMF 159; Liquid Arc 144, Burton Alp 157, UP 168, Prior-S 15?
  • Current Boots Used?
    Raichle SB225TF, Forum Devun Walsh; Burton Furnace, Rossi Divas
  • Current bindings and set-up?
    Race Plates/Cateks 51/49 about 18" spacing; Burton Rental plates, Carriers, I just ride!

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  1. 324s have been spoken for. 121s are still available and still FREE! Charlie, thanks for the offer but I found a local taker.
  2. We're moving and getting rid of some old stuff. Maybe you can help us. Raichle 324 boots size MP26 (US 8) with standard (non thermo liners). Probably about 20-30 days on the hill. Bought around 2001 but they were too big. Now I have MP 25 325s. Had some foam added to the liners to try to capture my heel a bit but that could be easily removed. Also some trimming of shell at the front because they wouldn't close tight enough around my shins but this shouldn't affect functionality. Raichle 121 boots around size US 6.5 -7. These are fairly flexy boots that are good for beginners or kids. These are well used but still functional and safe. I just want these out of my hair. If you want to give me $20 or something for the 324s that would be good. Anybody who wants the 121s can have them. We live in Burlington near Guelph Line exit and would prefer if you could pick them up. The price should make it worth the trip. I'm too lazy to ship.
  3. I have an older pair of Raichle 324s that I bought new and wore about 20 times in one season. They were too big for me so I bought some 25s. They have been sitting on the shelf since. Non-thermoflex liners. Minor modifications were made by a boot fitter to the shells to allow them to close a little tighter in the front for my skinny ankles. Looking for $150 plus shipping. I am located near Toronto. Can email pics. Email me through bomber. Derek
  4. MP 26 Raichle 324s. I live in Burlington. Sent you an email through your profile with my contact info.
  5. Ideally in Canada to avoid cross border shipping... I've got yellow BTS springs on my boots and I want to switch to blues. I really just need the long ones (I already switched the short ones). Anybody got any to trade? I only have about 15-20 days on my springs. A bit of paint might be missing but they're good. I'll buy yours off you if you don't want to trade.
  6. My post is certainly one of the more negative ones here, but I DO like the car. The AWD is great - it would be hard to drive anything else in the future. I like the new styling a lot - especially the hatch. I wish there was a little more space in back in the new design. We once jammed a full size kitchen range in the back our our wagon with the hatch shut! Not technically problems but a few other things that I wish subaru would improve: Sound insulation could be better. I find it a little noisier in the cabin than most other cars. The seats in mine are really cheap feeling - but the STI would have better seats. IIRC, the scheduled maintenance is much more frequent and expensive than my VW Jetta 1.8T or Honda Civic were. May vary by locale - I'm in Canada. The tranny seems to have a lot of backlash compared to other cars I've driven. Probably a different tranny in the STI though.
  7. I have a 2004 Impreza TS wagon (2.5L normally aspirated engine) with about 115,000 km on it. Problems: 1) Frequent loosening of heat shields. Dealer tightened them 4 times. Eventually paid the dealer to remove them. Which they didn't. Had independent mechanic do it (for no charge). 2) Rear window washer jet barely worked when new. Dealer told me it isn't a very good design and doesn't work well. Can't be fixed. A few services later, they proudly told me that they also noticed that my rear washer wasn't working well so they fixed a kink in the hose. 3) Just after the powertrain warranty expired, a valve guide dropped preventing an exhaust valve from closing. Died on the highway on the way to the airport for a business trip. Had to get towed to dealer. Dealer pulled engine, removed head, replaced valve and guide, re-machined (gasket surface?) and reinstalled. Covered under warranty because I'd reported occasional rough engine and drop in oil level at previous services (symptoms of this condition). They told me it would have been a $2500 repair (but that seems a little steep). Kept the car for 6 days and refused loaner. I did find references to this problem on the web but it doesn't seem common. I generally like the car (not the dealer) and have recommended Subarus to others. The "Lemon Aid" used car guide has suggested that dealer service is spotty which I'd agree with.
  8. I know the most common thing being written on the cards at our table was that the pens sucked but everything else was awesome! We had a great time also. I hope what I said is not coming across as negative. I'm trying to show how some minor things can be improved. I really want the event to be a success and to get more people into the sport.
  9. Derek and I ran into Holly and Scott on Saturday and got to chatting about the session. We had a good hash out about what both couples experienced as we hadn’t ran into each other before then. I’ve been trying to figure out how to put what I felt about this year’s session in words, here’s my best shot. Corey has it right when he says it’s not the Summit Wallflower Session, but I think Scott has raised some very good points about the event. Allee mentions the attitude we put on to outsiders – It’s also intimidating if you are a carver and not on the inside. I agree with her comment that if we want to grow the sport we should be more inclusive and encouraging. I was at last year’s SES as well as this year’s and the vibe was very different this year. Last year I left feeling confident in my abilities and like I’d made some new friends. This year I felt put down constantly. It’s a good thing the snow was good. Yes. I ride a Burton board. Yes, it’s a few years old. To have over 90% of people criticize my board or other equipment on seeing it without seeing me ride? To have people start a conversation on the bus but then stop talking to us once they find out what we ride? For people who have been riding for less than a year to tell me my equipment is unsafe? What about the “Oh, you should be on a 157 not a 168” comments from people who haven’t seen me ride? That’s really hard to take for 3 days straight. Sure, make a suggestion on how to improve my skills once you’ve seen something I can improve, don’t diss what I have to my face without seeing me use what I have. A conversation on the lift can be about something other than boards and equipment. I wanted to demo a new board. I asked what I should ride. The person in the tent (who was not Fin or Michelle or any of the board builders I know so I’m not taking it to heart) said I should be on board X without asking anything else. Then Derek asked the same person what he should ride and was told that the person had to see Derek ride before making a suggestion. Hmmm. What was the suggestion to me made on then? My XX chromosomes? It sure came across that way. I tried a few more times, never getting anywhere because of my weight and height. I finally rode down to where Sean from Donek was taking pictures and said to him “you just saw me ride down here, what Donek should I be riding?” He told me what he suggested. Unfortunately it was too late to demo at that point. Next year. I know I can ride my board my way. I’m not doing EC carves, but I’m having fun using the hill to get some exhilaration. Last year my style was described as “smooth as butter”. I also know that I was one of the younger participants, I look young and I sound young, so I’m choosing to take the constant comments as people trying to help out a younger person. If you didn’t come to the SES, don’t let this convince you not to come. Start saving your pennies now. Aspen is an amazing hill, watching people carve is astounding and you’ll never regret seeing so many carvers in one place. Beth Orange coat, White Helmet, Yellow Burton Ultraprime 168
  10. Thanks for the replies everyone. The dog walking is a really nice idea. Pat, we took your advice and tried the sportslegs. I'd heard about them from the cycling world too but never tried them. I'd say we are both converts! We were considering trying the snowshoeing but we ended up riding all four days (admittedly quitting a little early on Saturday after the light went flat). The legs were sore but better than expected. Thanks again! Derek and Beth
  11. Beth and I are attending the SES for the second half of the week (Wed, Thurs and Fri) again this year. We couldn't get a flight out until Sunday so we have to find something to do on Saturday. We don't have many days under our belt this year so riding for a fourth day in a row is probably out of the question (assuming it's not an epic powder day) so we're trying to figure out what else there is to do in town for the day on Saturday. Any suggestions? Derek PS - We won't have a car
  12. I forgot to put up the quote of the day. AndreaC at lunch "Wow, I didn't recognise you with your clothes off." I didn't see who it was directed at though. beth
  13. What a fun day. Everything from sun to snow and carvers on every hill. Chris, thanks again for having us all up. Osler sets the bar really high for carving locally. Andrea and Dave, the food helped us make it through a very slow drive home. I swear we followed every snowplow in Ontario on the way.
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