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Hi, is it me or is www.skwalzone.org site down? :(

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.

http://aes-shop.skwal.eu/skwalzone/forums3/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=3401&p=32738&hilit=coda&sid=3b5c1ddea725c14db093bd9f1994e1c9#p32738 You're welcome :)

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

John, did you get my email this morning? I am interested!

Mail sent re step-ins.

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

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!

I need Catec OS2 step-ins, long plate, in very good / good shape. Preferably from Europe. Cash burning in hand! :) Pm me, please.

OK, I hereby cross-post some of my Polish friends ideas. I find them usefull (well, to a point) Laughter aside, I think sticking some crazy (but harmless) things on the tails of our boards may just be enough to get the message through. Don't you think? shaman: qxqx:

Naah, too much work ;) Kieran's cheese greater guard rules. Will check my parent's kitchen (all mine are gone - don't ask where).

This is genius, mate!

You mean other sociopaths? If this doesn't work, I have a spinning version in my head already. The Rototail aka the Amputator.

Goes well with the board's theme, innit? Ten minutes job, a piece of aluminium, a hacksaw, a double sided tape. Yes, I know it is totally sociopathic.

The only way to truly protect the board is to take it off, just like Hans said. I also clip in just before getting in the chair (NOT clip in) and I only wait for comments on that. Haven't got in a fight yet but it will happen. As to sticking things onto my board I was thinking sandpaper, also a slalom cone (but it would problematic to make it stay on). I think the problem is that most of guys over here ride rented equipment and they don't give a sht.

Well, it is more a problem than disadvantage, but ski boots' sole length is just inapropriate for most skwal bindings if your leg is big enough. I am right on the edge (28.5 mondo) with most bindings I tried. Anyway, I am so used to snowboarding with ACSS that I can't really tell if stiffening the boots would be beneficial for me. I like the way I can move front to back and absorb bumps using ankles. I guess I will have to try to remove the spring system and see if it feels any better (I can't really see how it could be more stable at speed - my SK200 is rock solid upto mach 3). Interesting food for thought.

TBH it is in the last place on my list. Extremedreamer, Stoked, these are the sht. More meat, less... 'art'.

whatever you're using to do that, may it be an alpine, a softboot setup, a skwal. Even skis but to be precise they make you two halves of a true carver but what the hell. :D No need to go to silent mode, mate.