sabestian
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Hi, is it me or is www.skwalzone.org site down? :(
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Hi, I need a second board kit (the power plates, true flex discs and the spherical nuts with o-rings). I can buy a full set if the price is right (provided they are a long SI version). Let me know, ideally on sebaldt (at) gmail (dot) com.
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Hi, it's kind of rude but anyway... I've got a 2 days (yes, really, almost new!) used Burton Race bindings, identical (apart from colours) to IBEX (search http://www.alpinecarving.com/binding_model.html). I moved from the UK to Poland and took them with me but it is still closer to you, mate, and you avoid customs, too. My friend wanted them and borrowed them from me but I haven't heard from him. I can ask him if you want. Let me know on sest@op.pl
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http://aes-shop.skwal.eu/skwalzone/forums3/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=3401&p=32738&hilit=coda&sid=3b5c1ddea725c14db093bd9f1994e1c9#p32738 You're welcome :)
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That's exactly why I think that fine adjustments that Cateks offer are so beneficial on skwal. I had to fine tune the cants for my body to be relaxed and equalized over the board. With the bindings flat, I was struggling with body position. This comes from a bow legged man with knees without mesial menisci, multilevel discopatia etc. Your results may vary :) If you can find this equilibrium without fine tuning, well, lucky you!
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They actually haven't got one :\ 100% true. Catek bindings are better as far as adjustments go. They are in a league of their own.
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They are a bit tricky to mount but once you get it, it's easy (still time consuming, though). The outward cant I put on mine instantly made me a 200% better rider. Not that I recommend it for everyone but I definitely encourage everyone to make lots of adjustments to find a sweet spot of yours. It may be outside the box just as well! Now I ride (regular): Front: 0 deg; 6 deg toe lift, 3 deg cant to the left (outward) Back: 0 deg; 6 deg heel lift, 3 deg cant to the right (outward) Oh so comfy.
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I have OS2 mounted on MR173 and can't imagine this happen. If you use 3d elastomers or other isolation, of course. I wouldn't put them directly on any board, they are very hmm... hard core. BTW they are a revelation on a skwal - infinite adjustments make a huge difference! Plus a super - direct power transfer... actually this may be the best part.
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I hate skwal, too! As always a pleasure to watch you ride, Obi One. Very good video if you want to analize a good technique. I hope you don't mind that I linked it to Skwal Polska http://www.facebook.com/pages/Skwal-Polska/101058896716561
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I have more than enough titanium in my face to know that. Full-face helmet, full body armour (including hokey pants), super-awareness mode fully on. With regards to helmet mounted mirrors, I think you mean www.bugeyes.com, I find them allright for road use but useless on the slope. You need lots of field of view coverage while boarding, they don't provide that at all.
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Mail sent re step-ins.
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90° front and rear, 6° toe & heel lift and 4 cm between boots. Rear boot in the most forward position of the lean adjuster, front boot much more upright. Job jobbed :D
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Switching to narrow waist boards, binding setup secrets?
sabestian replied to michael.a's topic in Carving Central
Hi! I know what "narrow" means :) I'd go for 6 deg lifts front and rear with no canting. Plus set the rear boot's lean adjuster much more forward than the front one. Stand in front of the mirror barefoot in your stance and see how your rear ankle is much more inclined to see what I mean. I am risking getting flamed here but try no splay and a narrow stance... Give it a chance and you'll be sorted. -
Stop counter-rotating on the backside. Not bad for the 4th day at all!