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  1. Yes, it's like what you have with the NX2s - the highbacks fold down and press against the straps. I'm not a fan of this in my NX2s and not a fan of it here. In reality they stay almost upright and my NX2s have caught on low flying chairs when trying to offload with hilarious results for everyone but me. This is even higher. With my NX2s I usually keep them open so they don't catch so I think that would be a solution for these as well. I agree, those straps are not great but I think all the new ones have the TPE straps like the ones in the video. I have a pair of NX2 Teams which I think are the best version out there especially because of those straps. They are much much improved over the leather straps.
  2. I got a chance to play with these yesterday. Just step in and out - no riding. They look good. They'll probably work fine. The locking feel is better than the step-ons. With the step-ons you really have to pay attention to that second click. With these you feel locked in as soon as you step in. Stepping out is pretty much the same as the step-ons. Not as easy as the videos would have you believe, you really have to lift your foot out. When you're locked in, just like the Step-ons, you feel locked in. I don't think there's any chance of them coming "undone". Other than that they have same downside as the step-ons: a really thick heel loop. For me, I'll be staying with the Flow NX2s. Between the Flows, Step-ons and Supermatics the "step in" process takes the same time for me. On the Flows I stop, dig my toe edge into the snow, shove the foot in and lift the back. The step-ons are the same but I dig the heel edge. I think the Supermatics feel very similar. For me the only real difference is the heel loop that is just so massive on the Step-ons and Supermatics. YMMV Here's another review of the Supermatics if you're interested: One more thought... The setup is very familiar to anyone who has ever set up Flow bindings. I think that people who can spend the time to set up the Flows properly would have a good time and those who have not been happy with Flows will find the same frustrations. Something to keep in mind.
  3. https://www.nidecker.com/en/snowboards/370-blade.html Great board, like new. not being ridden because Tankers rule. $350. Shipping to anywhere CONTUS is $50.
  4. Ermmmm..... I just saw this. I'm at Snowmass this weekend. Today I lapped the Two Creek chair from 9:00 to 12:00 and other than the messiness up top it was very devoid of ppl. Groomed pretty well too! Have no idea where I'm going tomorrow (guess it depends on grooming) but since it seems I can find empty spaces in Snowmass I think I'll stay here. Probably going to try to go to Big Burn via the Village Express around 8:30.
  5. I guess when compared to the 201 (I just can't think of it a "playful") But, as for the rest, after a bit of riding I cannot agree more!
  6. Damn Arne... Sorry to hear that! Sending healthy vibes your way for a speedy recovery!
  7. I tried doing exactly this (riding a "wide" HB board with softies). TL;DR: It doesn't work. I ride a size 10 woman's boots (equivalent to men's 9) and tried riding a Coiler that had a 23.5 waist with the front foot at about 45 degrees. I could barely turn it over. It was not a fun experience. It's not so much the angles but the torsional stiffness. It's really hard to twist these boards and you have way less power with soft boots at high angles. OTOH, I ride 36/21 on my DO (25 cm waist) easily. That board is significantly easier to turn at angles that are not far off.
  8. I have both the DO 161 and the Blade. I like them both. They are similar but different. I think they are made in the same factory and they look very similar in terms of build. They turn very much the same. I don't think the side cut makes much of a difference. The DO seems a little smoother and more energetic on good groomers but the Blade does much better in uneven or soft snow. The Blade is also more forgiving if you are off your game.
  9. JRAZZ

    Yo Lci!!

    They just extended the season on MJ until May 16th so... And of course ABasin after that
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    Winter park

    WP open until May 16th... Oh yeah, and...
  11. JRAZZ

    Yo Lci!!

    Google to the rescue:
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    Yo Lci!!

    Looks like it was a ton of fun! Hope to make it up next Sunday.
  13. We deep into engineer speak. I believe the intent is "Design of Experiment" The use of Minitab warms my heart.
  14. 28.78cm A size 9 boot has a BSL of 29cm so that's the max (at 0 degrees). As far as angles go, I ride 27°/12° on my Cafe Racer (27cm waist) and 36°/21° on my Alloy DO (25cm waist) with a size 9.5 women's boot (equivalent to a size 8.5 in mens) so very close to your size. I tried running 36/21 on other boards but only the Alloy really responds well to those angles. The Korua is very hard to turn with those angles. I think this has to do a lot with the waist width. I wouldn't try anything over 27° on the front foot with a board that has more than a 25.5cm waist. It never works in my experience. BTW, I tried 45°/30° on my 23.5cm waist Coiler and it was hard to turn as well. That's why I think the Spectre is not going to be good for soft boots. I can ride the Coiler at 36°/21° but then I experience boot drag.
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