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We'll be flying into Reno (02/28/2009), then riding in Northern Tahoe for a few days before driving to OES at Mt. Bachelor. Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced place to stay near NorthStar and Squaw Valley?

Mike, I'm planning to attend all evening events. I'm flying in Redmond on Thrusday afternoon. Also: Based on your experience, do I need to rent a 4wd to get from Bend to the mountain?

Hey. I am 5'8" and 135lbs. I have the BTS system mounted on a pair of Deeluxe Lemans. Generally riding a Donek FC1 163 with TD2 bindings. I am currently using the yellow springs and I am very happy with them. I'll be at SES is you'd like to discuss further.

Two from the East. Glenn and Chris will be there.

The Virus winner from SES 2007 would be Glenn H. I just got off the phone with him. He will post a response on this thread later tonight. Rest assured, he is very interested in getting the newest addition to his quiver.

In 1976 my dad bought a 1972(73?) hatchback Chevy Vega from my Uncle. Powder blue, automatic, a/c, aluminum engine block. Positively the worst vehicle I have ever driven. Within days the engine had to be replaced. Had to turn off the a/c to pull away from a stop. Visibility was poor in any direction. I could go on but you get the idea. When we finally got dad to retire that pos, he bought a HUGE Chrysler Newport from the same Uncle. It lasted six months before my brother and I had to replace rod bearings in #8. Of course, you could put down the back seat of the Vega and prop the hatch up with the jack, gas was $0.75 a gallon and AIDS wasn't on anyone's radar...

Hey Jack, Per chance, would your "03 Passat wagon" be a diesel? Chris K

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Chris K and Glenn from PA. We're in, carving 11/12 thru 11/16. Definitely in for the dinner Friday night, then the rest of the night at the Blue Door Bar.

Where I live in Pennsylvania, the power goes out several times a year. The longest so far was three days during a Christmas ice storm a few years ago. Not fun. I have a portable, 5500 watt generac generator (load, but cheap) and a generator transfer switch wired into the main panel. Currently, I am configured to run the fridge, well pump (very important), oil heater, one light in the main bathroom (also very important), and several other convenience outlets. So far so good. At least I can get a shower before I go to work. The purpose of the transfer switch is to connect the desired house circuits to the generator without feeding the power back into the local utility grid. Basically, you just power the circuits you need not the entire house. Connecting a generator to your home's electrical system by plugging it into an existing outlet (without flipping the main breaker off) feeds power back into the grid. That means the lineman 25 feet up a pole, trying to fix your power supply problem, could find a live wire where he doesn't expect one. I know it sounds like a hassle, but if you're going to do this its worth doing right. Get a permit and get it inspected.

Hey all. Weather allowing, I'll be heading to Blue Mtn in the evening Thursday 1/12. Hope to see some carvers! Chris k

Here's my machine. Its a little older than most, but it still runs wonderfully. Thought I'd better post a photo before I put it up for sale. (House, kids, wife, work, etc. You get the idea).

For anyone interested, I'll be at Killington on 4/1 and 4/2. Bring your swim fins.

A quick question for those of you familiar with boarding in Europe. I am going to Belgium, on business, the second week of May. If I extend my stay a few days, is there anywhere to ride within a few hours of Brussels? Will they still have snow in the beginning of May? How do I get there? Etc., etc... Thanks for any info.

That's me. Back row 7th from the left. Big-ass grin, Red Burton Ultra Prime and Okemo lift ticket clearly visable on a black/gray jacket. Chris K

Bindings have been sold.

I second the previous comment regarding price and board size. I am 135 lbs and ride a Burton UP 162 with TD1 bindings. For my light weight it is a terrfic board. I rode with Mark Jeangerard (the second poster) for a good part of Thursday at SES and I think he'll attest to the my UP's ability to hold a nice carve.

Note: Previously advertised as "Race Plates". Sorry for any confusion. For sale - Burton Performance Plates from 1996. Used one season. Includes 3 degree cant, 3 hole disks, 4 hole disks and owners manual. Please note: Two of the rubber bumpers are missing from the bottom of each binding. Asking $50.00. Buyer pays shipping from US zip code 19551. Feel free to email for additional pictures, etc.

I rode a Burton Alp 156 with Burton step-ins for 4 or so years. Also, during the same period I rode an Alp 169 with Burton race plates. I am 130 lbs, ride aggressively and am not particularly careful with my equipment and never had a problem. I now ride an Ultra Prime 163 with an old set of TD1s and am very happy with the overall performance. Last year I replaced my 9 (or so) year old Raichle 123s with a pair of Raichle 423s. Thanks Bomberonline.com! Will probably be upgrading to TD2s before next year. Best of luck!

Anyone going to be at Killington or Mt. Snow on Friday 2/4? I'm looking for someone to ride with on Friday. Then Saturday I'll be headed to Mt. Snow to meet-up with some other carvers.

Burton PJ6. I've got a PJ6 and a set of Burton race plates too. PJ has not been ridden in 4 or so years, but worked fine when I hung it up. Let me know. Chris K.

Will be there for Wed, Thr, Fri and Sat.

Here's what I wear: 1) Sette padded mountain bike shorts under old Burton pants with knee pads. 2) Belstaff motorcycle jacket, with shoulder, back, elbow and forearm protection.

Mike, Keep my profile handy. Next season we can head to Montage (Scranton) together. Chris K (ckostaras@yahoo.com)

Anyone going to Killington April 2nd and 3rd? Chris K