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  5. FS: Prior ATV 167 with snowpro step-ins $250

    in For Sale

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    Bought this used a couple seasons ago, used it for about 10 days in 09. I got it tuned before the ;10 season, but I didn't ride it at all. It's got normal scratches and dings, but nothing serious. I believe it is an 07 model. The bindings are snowpro stepins with all the hardware and the heels included. The heels are a bit worn on the sides, so sometimes it takes a couple tries to the them to lock. Otherwise they function flawlessly.

    the td3's in the photo are not included.

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/69338226@N02/6306305724/

    $250

  9. So, had my first day out carving today in steamboat.... holy crap

    in Carving Central

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    Thanks for all the tips here guys... today was day 4, and I am Having a BLAST on the board!

    Finally getting to where I can link good turns... I took pictures of my marks for comparison as I progress, my marks from today look very clean, like they should!

    I'm still having issues on the steeper slopes, worrying too much about speed control and letting technique go out the window.

    I hit the slopes first thing yesterday and got to make some new tracks on some freshly groomed runs... I spent a lot of time over on sunnyside on the wide blues... there are a few sections with lots of room and varying pitch.

    Im still having issues with my heelside, I already feel like I could use a more aggressive angle in the back. I'm having trouble tucking my knee in, but Im definitely learning to get my body in the right spot on my heelside.

    A big part of the trouble I'm having I think just comes down to leg strength. I had a major injury abot a year ago and I havent really gotten back into shape since then.

    The snowpro FAST bindings can be very annoying at times... the heels are a bit worn and dont always want to cooperate.

  10. So, had my first day out carving today in steamboat.... holy crap

    in Carving Central

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    So, today I have my first few runs out at steamboat. This was my first time on a hard boot setup.

    First impressions: Holy hell, what a work out! My leading hip was exhausted after the first run, from just coasting on my heel edge.

    I had no idea what I was doing technique wise. I don't even know where to start. I was having such a hard time remembering where to place my body and how to initiate a carve properly that I ended up burning out my muscles washing out every turn or two.

    The conditions were terrible for carving - 10" of powder fell last night, and by the time I started to get a small bit of technique down, it was very very choppy. To make matters worse, I ended up at the very top of the mountain by mistake on my 4th or so run. I was in the snow a lot, so I was cold... visibility was terrible, and my muscles were killing me. The conditions basically forced me to ride my board like I would my normal soft setup just to get back down the mountain, which created even more strain on my already tired body.

    I was pretty frustrated at that point, but I took a break and headed back out once visibility improved.

    I started out by doing easy runs and doing cross-unders just to begin to get the feel of putting my board at such a high angle. This went pretty nicely. For the first time all day, I was able to get a bit of traction n the heel side.

    I still have lots of trouble following through on the heel side, because it feels like the board is getting away from me.

    By the end of the day, I realized a lot of the issue I was having with my heel side is because when I pt pressure on the front edge, my jerk reaction is to push out with my back leg and wash out the turn. This became very tiring. My last few turns, I started to tuck that back leg into my front knee, and it felt good, but i still felt like i had no control while on my heel side. Maybe that is because I often find myself initiating those turns on less steep terrain while headed straight down the fall line )While practicing cross-unders)?

    I played around a bit with binding setup, and luckily my boots are very comfortable. I was getting a bit of cuff fatigue by the end of the day.

    I started the day with the front at about a 45* and rear at 55*, but quickly had to move the back to about 45* because I just couldn't control the board.

    Oh, and I'm running a prior ATV 167, snowpro FAST bindings, and deeluxe suzukas with the BTS. I'm about 6' tall and 185#

    Anyone have tips to help me with these issues?

  11. Double check me here... going to be my first year carving

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    My 2 cents on boots, would be that most people end up having problems with their first pair of boots. Mostly that they are too big, but maybe just the wrong fit, or the wrong flex. Buying cheap used boots allows you to figure what works for you, before you commit to a new pair. You can sell them on if they are no good, and all you are out is the shipping.

    If you haven't been in ski boots for several years, find a store to try some on. Although ski boots vary between manufacturers, the fit is very similar to hard SB boots. It may give you an idea of the fit/size you are looking for.

    BobD

    I tried on some ski boots today - 29 felt just about right as far as the length goes. I also didn't feet like my foor was too squished horizontally. The only issue I felt is that my heel was coming up of the bottow just slightly. I could see that being an issue longterm.

    I think I will definitely invest in a good moldable liner and have a professional mold them for me once I get out there. I'm currently thinking about a used set of deeluxe suzukas that are already equipped with the BTS.

    I could afford to buy new boots, heads for example, but like you say.. if i get them and the fit is terrible, I don't want to be taking a huge depreciation hit.

  14. Double check me here... going to be my first year carving

    in Carving Central

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    The chances of me getting the opportunity to try on anything before I go is zero. The closest shop to me is in maggie valley NC (cataloochie) and they don't sell anything whatsoever when it comes to carving/alpine gear.

    I can relate to what you are saying about boots pressing on the top of your foot, I have experienced that before in ski boots and some snowboard softboots (Especially some cheaper burtons).

  16. Double check me here... going to be my first year carving

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    If you look at the Deeluxe line I would go with the Track 225 of 325. If you have a wider foot I say the Track 700 or Head but both of these boots are a bit stiffer.

    I do have a fairly wide foot - Would I be alright with a stiffer boot with the more forgiving AM board, or am I going to regret that extra stiffness?

    Good luck and give myself or Michelle a call/e-mail if you have any direct questions on gear.

    I am sending an email your way! thanks

  17. Double check me here... going to be my first year carving

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    I'm Ryan from north georgia, this is a nice community you guys have going here.

    I'm now 20 and have been in the snow since I was a wee little ankle biter. When I was about 14 I made the transition over to snowboarding. My aunt taught me, and I didn't know this at the time but she was carving it up in france all through the 80's. Very good boarder. Because of her background I always learned to ride with really high positive binding angles even with the softboots and freestyle boards I have been forced to use up to this point.

    I'm spending a couple weeks out in steamboat this winter and I really want to invest in some real gear. Hardboots, good bindings, and a good all mountain board. Here is the formula I'm looking at right now.

    I've never ridden "real" carving gear, so I don't want to be to aggressive with my setup. I'm 6', 185lb, so I'm thinking of going with a all mountain type board such as a donek axxess, coiler AM, or a prior atv. High 160's/low 170's length, with a fairly small sidecut radius (9m-11m). I also have a large foot, so the wider waist on some of the AM boards may help me avoid ridiculous binding angles. Id like to keep them around 45-50.

    I'm going to try to find some good used boots to avoid hurting my wallet too badly. I may buy new bindings, since the idea of used bindings kinda freaks me out for some reason. Should I buy step ins or standard types? which is considered safer?

    I measured my foot and it came out to almost exactly 29cm. Should I stick to a 29mondo or go a size above/below?

    What other boards should I look at that fit those specs? (Medium stiffness, 21-23cm waist, 165-175 length, 9m-11m SCR, good all around board as this will be my only board from now on)

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