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  5. Suggestions for binding angles-Virus Phantom

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    All has been said. Nothing special in regards to setting up bindings on a Virus Phantom vs. any other board. Binding angles are most of the time determined by the width of the board, unless someone prefers steeper angles as required in order to avoid any overhang. “In my opinion and for my needs”, it’s best to have the front toe and the rear heel as close to the edge as possible, again without “any” overhang. But binding angels in combination with cant, lift and stance are so very much a personal thing and everyone must find their own best setup. Took me a long time, but I personally have not changed my settings for the last 4 years now. Finally!

  6. What do you use to keep your metal topsheet board shiny in the snow?

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    Hans, quite frankly, even though it looks really nice when the Titanal topsheet is all polished and perfectly shiny like a mirror, I am more of a believer using equipment a lot and keep it in top notch shape in regards to functionality vs. pure looks. I would need to re-polish my Titanal Cyborg after every day of riding in order to keep it up to my visual likes :rolleyes: I don’t see the reason doing so. Maybe once a year before I put it away…maybe! Also, even with those old/dried water spots on the topsheet, once it’s in the snow and wet, it looks all great anyway ;)

    CHEERS!

  7. If you could go anywhere to carve, where?

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    Ray you keep talking about coming to an ECES, I know what is holding you back...you can't carve on ice right:eplus2:

    I don’t even know what ice is and feels like these days :confused: Last time I was on ice was when I learned snowboarding in Europe :rolleyes: … so you might be right. But, I am not afraid of making a foul of myself :freak3: so some day I will hopefully make it to the ECES… but as long as I can (especially afford it) I will go and spend most of my days in Aspen and enjoy the “perfect” conditions :ices_ange

  11. Do you de-tune?

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    Ray,

    ANGELS or ANGLES? If 'ANGELS' then frankly I've never thought of my boards like that, but actually not a bad idea... :biggthump

    Oh darn, you got me… should have checked my typing before I posted this.. but well, seems the good wine and all that Tryptophan from the turkey had his influence and all I was thinking were ANGELES :ices_ange

    As for my binding angles, on the Gladis and Berserker its a F65 B60, cants and lifts to have a stable stance, on the ME109 and the X-treme F57 B52, totally flat, no cant, no lift.

    What I meant, hopefully better to understand now, I meant to talk about "base" and "edges" and what kind of an “angle” you have them at.

    ;)

    Actually, I would almost think of my boards as ANGELES, now thinking about it :rolleyes:

  12. Do you de-tune?

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    I rode a Virus at the SES last year and HATED it. Running on the flat it felt like it was going to grab and throw me any minute, and I've just realised why - it was probably sharp end to end, the first time I've ridden a board that wasn't detuned.

    I detune all my boards with a gummi stone about 6 inches on the tip and just on the end of the tail.

    Allee, detuning 6 inches will sure change the characteristics of any board a lot. If all you ride are detuned boards like that, a Virus (which is one of the most extreme board brands out there anyway) will demand getting used to it at the beginning. That’s also reason why it is recommended to ride a Virus for a few days to really get used to it. They sure can be a bit demanding, especially if you are not used to them. Do you remember which board it was exactly?

    Looking forward seeing you in Aspen again Allee!

    Happy Turkey Day!

  13. Do you de-tune?

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    Detuning a Virus? Crucify him.... :flamethro
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    :rolleyes:

    Just kidding, you do whatever you want with your collection of Virus boards... but does Frank know about this? :cool:

    Istvan, has nothing to do with a Virus. It’s me, the rider who prefers a certain set-up. I like to go out of the norm, with the boards I ride and how I ride... well, i try :o

    Like Jim Callen said, especially riding flats. If you do high speeds, running full length flat you better pray that your board doesn’t catch an edge. Will only happen once to you!

    Btw, do you know what angles you are riding? And yes, Frank knows I play with my edges, not a secret :)

    Cheers!

  14. Do you de-tune?

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    Edit: My boards are basically all tuned to a flat base, which someone could say ends up to be half a degree in reality. So a flat base with an 87 degree edge is very aggressive. Sure thing, ULTRA sharp edges!!! The first 1.5-2 inches are being touched up with a very fine diamond stone. 2-3 easy swipes to the outside of the board in a 30 degree off base. Many would not even consider this a de-tune, I do, maybe I am too meticulous, still too German thinking :rolleyes:

  17. Do you de-tune?

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    Well, again it comes down to personal taste. I have tried many of my boards in a direct run to run comparison. Basically a few runs with a fresh edge job without my described slight de-tune and than re-touched the edges but with a slight de-tune and I can certainly say that at .5/87 degree, when you just take off that little ultra sharp edge at the first 1.5-2 inches, the board rides much more in my favor and it does not loose any edge hold at all. Maybe there is a difference between what you and I understand under de-tune... and possibly differs from tuner to tuner as well. Tell me, what do you guys understand under de-tune please?

    Cheers!

  18. Do you de-tune?

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    Oh yea I do. Mostly using a .5/87 combo and de-tune just the first/last 2 inches to take a little of that bite off… Helps tremendously when you ride the board flat at high speeds, or while landing :) Especially boards with extreme camber... :D

  19. Are metal boards really that much better?

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    I find t quite amusing to see how serious this is being taken here, geez.

    Even Bruce/Coiler getting directly involved now here to make his point, which I like :biggthump I am wondering who is next.

    It seems people insist they are right, even though every one out there is different and likes different things, but who cares :freak3:

    Well, Pogo made his point and I know why he's on a non-metal, it fits him better, quite simple! So for him a metal board was/is not the better board.

    The “if you are not sure ask the manufacturers and see what they say” comment, hmm, what kinda (naive) statement is that? You can ask many different manufactures and get so many different opinions for many reasons.

    Face it, it is and will always be a personal opinion (even if you don't like the fact) of what is better :smashfrea

    CHEERS!

  20. Are metal boards really that much better?

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    MAybe There is a reason why almost every all went to metel....It just make riding easier,,

    Exactly what i meant, easier. But maybe with a limited potential for what some expect from their equipment. All I was saying.

    and if you think it dont have pop... well then you just dont push it;;\\\\\\\
    Good one. It is well known that a non-metal board is the more agressive board with more pop. If that is what someones perfers.
    its such a feel of what you want..

    Also exactly what I said...

    for ice... nothing beats metal..

    How can you be so sure about this? If you would say that "you" don't know anything better as of right now I would agree, but as a general statement, nope.

    :ices_ange

  21. Are metal boards really that much better?

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    The metal boards aren't any heavier. I believe they require less fabric. Actually the Prior metal I had was the lightest board I'd ever ridden, it was fun that way.

    I am not saying metal boards are heavier, wasn’t the point… it’s more the argumentation and explanation I and other boarder friends of mine hear, which is being used why something is suppose to better than the other. I have nothing against metal boards, I like mine and I think everybody should have one, but I think it still comes down to what an individual prefers and expects from their boards, that’s all.

    Cheers!

  22. Are metal boards really that much better?

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    ... It’s kinda like explaining that we are in a downhill sport and the weight of the board doesn’t matter… I rode very light boards and also those heavy tanks and I strongly believe for free carving (not in particular racing), the boards on the lighter side of the scale deliver way more fun and versatility… I also believe they are saver, once a “real heavy” board is twisting on you (crash related) it creates quite some leverage and can be very painful…just another 2 cents…

  23. Are metal boards really that much better?

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    I dont know which part of Europe you refer but atleast here in dark North trend is stronger for Titanals than ever due boards are getting more durable and more easier to handle. Only expeption to this rule is Tinklers, but i dont cosidere them as traditional boards ;) all others are mainly Titanals. And i dont wonder :1luvu:

    There are always leading and lagging indicators… I am telling you what product is/was being moved these days and maybe it’s a leading indicator… But as I mentioned many times before, it’s always a personal opinion and most important is to have the most fun with the product someone purchases… in regards to “easier to handle”, many people I know don’t consider that always a good thing. Could it be that people are getting a bit more lazy these days and compensate… boards are getting easier to ride, therefore the rider is not be pushed hard enough to grow into a board he couldn’t handle well from day one? Kind of like "no pain no gain”. Just a thought.

    Yea, agree, Tinkler is in it's own league...

    Cheers!

  24. Are metal boards really that much better?

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    From what I see and hear from Europe, a sure trend back to non-metal boards this season for free carving boards that is, don’t know about racing. Seems the European riders seek aggressiveness and like to get the most snap and liveliness out of their boards vs. maximum dampness. Sure, it all depends on the most sophisticated combination of high tech materials, but still, dampness also in my opinion is a little overrated for free-fun carving boards. The extra work and power you put into a non-metal board is very well rewarded!

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