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  2. Binding set up with plate system

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    hi all,

    I seen Benji Karl in person back in 2022.

    He uses lifts on heel and toe - at the same time using a 50 cm stance (which is relatively small for a guy of 185 cm height)

    Seen a few racers back at SG Camps - most run both heel lifts, with some peeps running front foot flat.

    Agree with @Coreythat you need to try and listen to your body what on what is comfy and what is not.

    I personally like lifts as they allow me to extend the stance and have a little more fore/aft balance control.

    @Pew this is very much a personal preference/need whether you use lifts/cants.

    What makes you feel that you are missing out on anything? the current setup isnt working for you?

  3. Beware of straightlining skiers

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    2 hours ago, Jack M said:

      Are they the offical rules in Europe? 

    In Poland each of the slopes has got their own rules, to which you agree when you use the slope/buy ticket.

    I just looked through couple resorts and they either all mention the "FIS decalogue" that contains all rules about giving way to people below you, keeping your speed in line with your skills.

  5. Beware of straightlining skiers

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    3 hours ago, TimW said:

     

    Check the guy who hits Slapos. He actually does not go very fast, he tries to go around him, but he simply completely misjudges it.

    i wouldnt say that he isnt going fast.

    I saw him when I started to ride, he was behind me for ca 200m.

    I have relative stiff board with 14m radius and was going with the fall line without utilizing the full width.

    I always look up 3 times before starting to ride and I am waiting for "hole" in the crowd.

  8. Sinline Plates - overview and review

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    Hey Gerald,

    couldnt agree more.

    I did try a few plates too, ranging from Allflex, SG, Vist and finally landed on Sinline. Maybe not as extensive as you did, but I ended up with the same conclusion.

    I really like the original sinline plate and I chose it for daily driver. Gives enough stability and grip when compared too allflex, without the brick weight that you get out of allflex (at least in longitudinal).

    I did try the world cup sinline, but deemed it a touch too heavy for daily driver.

    if anybody is thinking an allflex insert pattern plate for carving, look no further - Sinline is your port of call.

    Also riding M stiffness at 80 kgs.

    Cheers

     

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  14. Softboot Carving worth watching

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    On 9/29/2023 at 5:46 PM, 1xsculler said:

    I even bought a board, from Lukas Slapko in Poland,  specifically to try to imitate these guys but I doubt my quads, and my skill, would ever allow me to even come close to carving like these guys (and gals) do!
     

    what did you do with that N8 anyway?

  18. Softboot vs Hardboot carving technique

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    Posted · Edited by slapos

    18 minutes ago, ShortcutToMoncton said:

    That’s where I was going too. When I softboot carve, I’m doing it because I want all-mountain abilities. I know some people can hit jumps and ride off-piste with high stance angles, but I think that’s super niche for the most part. 

    I’d love the same video but say 21/9 or something! In my experience once the front foot is in the 20s and the back foot in the low teens or single digits then it gets functionally difficult to just copy the same alpine stance 🙂 

    If i have a chance to find a board wide enough to accommodate my feet at these angles i will check.

    Accepted

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  22. Softboot vs Hardboot carving technique

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    Right so,

    couple weeks ago there was a heated discussion on one of the snowboard groups about how does the softboot carving technique differs from shells carving technique.

    i decided to put together a video that could show the difference.

    bear in mind that I have not been riding softies for more the 8 years

    hope you enjoy:

     

    regards

     

    L

  25. 2nd Beskid Sport Arena Carving Session

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    Posted · Edited by slapos

    hi all,

    just wanted to brag a little :

    we just hosted together with Nobile and INK Snowboarders group - 2nd Beskid Sport Arena Carving sesh!

    Weather wasnt great at it was +9 degrees celsius, but we had fun anyway!

    Maybe it isnt as grand as your MCC, but nevertheless its a free initiative to promote carving and share knowledge between people and spread the good vibe!

    catch a few glimpses:

    https://www.instagram.com/p/Co2_hPdg4pk/

    https://www.instagram.com/p/Coz5d1wMm2D/

     

    regards

    L

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