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  1. I switched from UPZ RCR to MS951 - regular one, not world cup.

    I changed the liner in MS951 to my UPZ foam liner, that just fitted great.

    I have a C shell while in UPZ I had 312mm shell. C shell is smaller, so I had to crank down my bindings (F2s Ti M size), which is always a plus, as it is much easier to center the boots now. 

    The biggest difference for me vs UPZ was how they hold my foot. 

    Different binding point and cables makes me feel like someone is holding my heel in place. in UPZ I always felt like someone was holding just the front of the foot - I know this sounds strange, but I guess you can only understand if you rode in both. 

    I keep the shells of RC10 just in case, but I really dont think I will be going back. 951 seem really well built and sturdy, while my UPZ tend to catch a lot of dirt and scratch, but maybe its the matte finish on 951. 

    Customer service and help from HR and Jennifer is awesome too - you dont get that out of mr Aigner.

  2. Take a look at SGs - I am especially fond of Full Race 163/ Full Carve 163

    Second choice would be Apex - http://www.apex-snowboards.com/ - I also own a 162 SL board from them, custom flex to 85 kgs and board has been riding like a dream, with a ton of pop.

    Virus - tried a couple - never liked them - pricing is extreme too - if you are lucky for a price of a virus you can get two SGs or 2 Apex

    Pogo - I cant recall when they have changed something in their lineup - they look kinda old fashioned but I guess people can like that too. I think they offer only camber boards.

    Last question - why would you go for a european board having Donek and Coiler there?

  3. 22 minutes ago, st_lupo said:

    the stock screws are definitely too short.  The discs are still seated in the bindings from last year when they were on an F2 Silberpfeil.  For giggles I took a calipers and measured the depth to the opening of the first thread and the Kessler is a hair over 2mm deeper than both my Coiler and Silberpfeil.

    Yes, that Aass Fatøl was to provide an easily relatable length scale .   In my house it is called by it's proper name Fat Ass beer

    While we're on the topic of bindings, I've always been a little unclear as to the different mounting schemes beyond 3-D, 4x4 and Burton's channel system.  Below is a picture of 6 Kesslers with apparently 3 different hole patterns (for plates).  Can anybody clue me into what the different hole patterns are?

     

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    First left - upm (or close) plus 4x2

    Second - 4x2 plus vist central insert

    Third - 4x2

    Fourth - all flex plus 4x4

    Fifth - no idea

  4. On boots : my personal preference is the upz. Had been riding upz for 4th season now.

    Benefits:

    Hold your foot like a vice

    Highly customizable:

    Foam liners

    Interchangeable tongues from very soft to super stiff 

    Shorter sole than deluxe ( same boots size in deluxe had me using L size f2s, while in Upz I fit into M size easily. Got 285mm foot which would be a same shell size as yours)

    Power parts :

    Powerstrap with a ratchet that works really good. It's call3d shoxxter plus

    Spoiler and rcr cuff to give you support on the heelside

    Upz is a realny great boot, but i have to admit that I have switched to 951 and like them even better. Only the liner in them seems like a sore point now.

     

     

     

  5. on the numbers:

    11,46 - looks like radius to me

    4x4 upm4 - i bet you there is a universal plate mount around your standard 4x4, underneath the topsheet

    50 - seems like stance

    260/239 - tail/nose width - dont know which is which, take a measuring tape and see if thats right

    200 - waist width - same here take a measuring tape

    70.1 - probably the recommended rider weight?

    plate marks - looks like vist to me or kessler kplate world cup - mounted directly to 4x4

    let me know what did you find out - as last resort you can always write to Hansjorg Kessler - he will be able to help for sure.

     

  6. Hi Brian

     

    Do you have specific dates just yet ?

     

    I usually go there second week of January as in italy There is so called turbo week.

    My personal recommendation is the Folgarida/marilleva area, where if you buy the right pass you have access to 5 resorts connected together. 

    Let me know if you need anything else

  7. Never seen anyone race on oes in world cup race. 

    You mean junior or kids teams ?

    Market is bigger than just race teams, but it is up to you if you wanna participate or not.

    Good luck to you or udachi malchik with this approach. I would like to try your boards but if you don't give me a chance( or anybody else really) how I am supposed to spend cash on your stuff?

     

     

  8. 17 minutes ago, Alexey said:

    EU have small isolated carving groups without wish have communication together. I have no ideas how it can realize in EU.

    Disagree. Poland has a polish carving community that is pals with Italian carving community. Every year both groups hosts events I.e. Polish Carving Session, where people from both countries join

     

    See some pics here http://wsm24.com.pl/cd/pcs7/

    Had even Sigi Grabner visit us. Would you like to join this year ?

  9. Hi All,

    selling my pro team 163.

    owned since new. 30 days on this board over last three years, as it was used with 4 other boards in my quiver.

    plenty of edge life left.

    Board is signed by Sigi, Justin Rieter and Sylvain Dufour

    during last day of the season, a small rock has rolled under the board - it is visible in one of the pics - just a base gouge though.

    Asking - $380 plus shipping

    can ship world wide if buyer pay shipping

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  10. I have not ridden donek or any American snowboard brand, but have ridden SG my entire hardboots career. 

    I have ridden both full race and full carve and loved them all. Full race being a full spec race machine is a fantastic carving tool for ice and hardback, albeit a bit damp with titanal. 

    Full carve is same shape but without titanal, meaning that it is more lively. 

    I would give both a try. I found it easier to make progress as a beginner on titanal board as it just makes the ride smooth as silk.

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