SnowFerret
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I picked up a set of Rome Targa bindings a few weeks ago. I am really enjoying the responsiveness and it seems I'm losing my heel edge (boot-out, heelcup-out) a lot less compared to my Cartels as well. It takes a little longer to make adjustments but it's not too bad. Might want a little more forward lean but we'll see as I play around with them.
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5 minutes ago, Emdee406 said:
The sketchiest part? Showing the plate bindings with a soft boot in them, with the toe clip on the heel!
I’m tempted to say I’m interested, but would first like to see video of someone riding it as advertised...
That would probably end with a cross-post to the “Injuries through the years” thread.
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“I think our orders got mixed up in the mail!”
Said by a guy wearing those soft ski boots (Apex?) while I was wearing hardboots during a ride in a gondola.
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On 1/3/2020 at 2:53 PM, John Gilmour said:
Probably there is something you could modify in your riding style if you are having so many unintentional base plate failures . It’s one thing to break gear - but it’s another thing to have that force transfer to your frame.
I’m not sure but I’ll keep it in mind. I’ve had the bindings for about 7 seasons and haven’t really changed my riding style that much in that time. I tend to have a good amount of mechanical sympathy for things too.
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Well, another baseplate broke on my Cartels. I think I’m going to start looking into some beefier bindings in the near future, probably something with metal. The Rome Targas look interesting and seem to be recommended. Has anyone tried the Rome Katanas?
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On 11/30/2019 at 9:04 AM, scottishsurfer said:
Pulled the trigger on black Friday and bought the karakoram prime connect-ci so well see how they go
On 11/30/2019 at 3:30 PM, Lurch said:Yep CI. The L is a snug fit for my sz11 DriverX with the adjustment maxed out. The sender plates are a useful addition if you hike a bit.
I'm interested in the Karakoram bindings so anything you guys can share about how they perform would be awesome.
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On 4/19/2019 at 5:22 PM, SunSurfer said:
nutritionally accomplished people.
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14 hours ago, Emdee406 said:
I’ll be out free-riding on the Wednesday, and Thursday morning, teaching on the Saturday. Give me a shout if you want some local knowledge.
Will do.
1 hour ago, Pythmere said:The Park City side is awesome for carving runs. On the canyons Side I quite enjoy Copperhead off of Iron Mountain. The runs on the Canyons side and Park City side were cut by different companies. The PC side was cut by a west coast company so there are a lot of wide runs to rip, on the Canyons side however they were cut by an East Coast company so a lot of the runs are more narrow.
I liked the trails by King Con, Silverlode, and Motherlode lifts on the PC side. Maybe not the best for carving, but I liked the trails that ran through the various homes on the Canyons side. Interesting tidbit about the runs on the two sides.
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16 hours ago, Emdee406 said:
Hi there, I ride at Park City (I instruct there). I’m away on the Monday, but I’ll be around on the Thursday from 9 until midday. I won a staff photo comp, so have to have lunch with the CEO of the resort
I’d be happy to show you some good spots beforehand though...
@Pythmere might be able to ride with you on the Monday, I think he’s off...
Assessment, Claimjumper, Jonesy’s, Motherlode Meadows down to Pioneer Lift , Tycoon, Prospector, Treasure Hollow, Silver Queen, Lost Prospector, and whichever of the Signature Runs are groomed
Let me know.
Bunch of those trails are lots of fun from what I recall from being there a couple years ago. I’ll have to check out the others when I’m there next week.
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Can somebody post that picture of someone getting air in a half pipe on an alpine board?
i haven’t heard in the lift line this year, just some stares. Some lifties give props.
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Not sure if this vid has been posted yet:
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A lot of skiers I know in North Jersey have recommended Greg Pier. He’s at Ski Barn’s Wayne, NJ location on Rt23.
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On 9/22/2018 at 7:09 PM, west carven said:
howdy
hey guys this is softboot worth watching... not talking... recent up load... from kagayaking…
They rip
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I've been watching a bunch of Goodwood videos lately. Love seeing vintage racecars racing.
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Helmet. I did have wrist braces in my gloves but removed them because they gave me neuritis in my hand (not even wearing them that tight
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During my first year of snowboarding I would see a few people riding in hardboots as I was taking my first ride up the lift, and I was super impressed with their riding. The speed and smoothness really appealed to my racing side and that's what got me into alpine.
I think I mentioned it in a past forum post, but another influence was a video game (Cool Boarders 3) where alpine boards were featured.
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4 hours ago, Allee said:
That video reminds me of why I gave up running grass gymkhana in Fiats. The number of times I'd make it around the course without getting lost could be counted on one hand
That's the point when I start to dislike autocross. We had a club in college and we'd set up a few autocrosses each semester, and the duties for designing the courses would be passed down from class to class. Generally had good times as the atmosphere was lax and the courses were well planned. Some friends and I went back as alumni to compete in one event a few years ago and it was almost undriveable; the course was waaaay too complex, had too much doubling-back over other sections, and not enough cones to give directions.
Longer courses are better IMO because they can be designed to flow much better. The course in Corey's track doesn't seem too bad.
Don't get me wrong, autocrossing is still lots of fun but I find a lot more enjoyment in track days.
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15 hours ago, Corey said:
And when you race a slow car, you get more time per lap!
<-- Says the guy with a tube-frame formula car on slicks... LOL!
I'm off to a test day tomorrow! Don't even miss snowboarding right now.
More fun to drive a slow-car fast than it is to drive a fast-car slow! The caveat for me is that the slow-car should be able to at least be competitive. Which reminds me, I need to find a way to eek a little more power out of the 944 or drop some weight.
Snowboarding has been pushed to the back of my mind now that the warm weather is here to stay. Cars and golf are on my mind at the moment.
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On 4/27/2018 at 9:58 AM, Kneel said:
I'd say apples and oranges from my perspective as I've ridden a friends 170 Incline in soft boots and my go-to rides, that I ride at Stratton often as a matter of fact, are both a 164 "Traditional" Flux and a 168 "Bomber" Flux that Sean built for me with 22cm waist to ride with hard boots. I'll have to find the build sheet to get the rest of the specs. Both are stiff and damp and perfectly adept at handling diverse conditions the northeast has to offer. However, if you were to compare them to SUV's, the Incline would be a Toyota 4Runner and the Flux a Porsche Cayenne. Sure the 4Runner feels sporty enough when it needs to be, but where it really shines is when you leave the pavement. The Cayenne can certainly handle mild offroading, but it's a hell of a lot more fun carving the pavement. Which is analogous to our typical northeast conditions. Great groomers in the morning, ice, crud and bumps in the afternoon. The Incline and Flux are solid on both ends of that spectrum, it just depends which end you like to play on most. Now the difference between the 164 Traditional and the 168 Bomber Flux that I see is the length and shovel. The 164 has a more aggressive shape. I've found anything over 6" of powder and it gets really squirrelly when its edge can no longer bite into something. The 168 with a wider rounded nose floats just fine, especially in the heavy wet stuff we get. I have a place in Dorset and ride Stratton and Bromely often if you want to check them out next season.
As a rider in the northeast, thanks for the insight. I've been mulling over the idea of ordering from Sean (more of a "when" than an "if" at this point) and both the Flux and the Incline are on my shortlist.
Also, great analogy between the 4Runner and the Cayenne. The Macan carves up the pavement pretty well, too
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Awesome turns, guys!
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Just found this vintage carving video on Youtube
Some smooth riding. And I'm digging the music.
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Way late post as I’ve has this new-to-me board for about a month. 2007 Virus Avalanche 168. The board just rails turns and blasts over chop. Can’t waut to put more time on it next season.
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13 hours ago, Buell said:
I have not heard much about the Speedfits, but I expect they are very similar to the TLT6. I don't know what size boot you wear, but Phantom has some clearance TLT6s and a pair of Speedfits available here.
No, the Voile Mountain Plates are not worth considering. Performance issues aside, I was terrified of them at 150 pounds when I first started splitting 10 years ago. I rode them for a couple of tours before mounting a set of F2 toe and heel blocks on a Voile slider plate. Our bindings have come a long way since then thankfully.
Thanks for the heads-up. I'm still on the fence with splitboarding, so I'm going to hold off on picking up boots for the time being. First thing I should do is see if the Dynafits...uh...fit my feet. I think there are a few authorized dealers nearby so I'll start there first.
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1 hour ago, Buell said:
The boot forum on Splitboard.com has tons of reading on different boots. The TLT6 (before that the TLT5) had been the go to boot for AT boot splitting, but riders seem to be using a wide variety of boots now. A lot of them are difficult to modify for splitting. The next go to boot will likely be the Atomic Backlands. I just got a pair of Backland Ultimates. I cannot say more right now, but a modification is being developed for the Backlands that will make them very user friendly.
For bindings, it is pretty much a pair of Phantoms or a set of Spark Dynos (Plum and at least one other European company also make AT boot splitboard bindings). Phantoms are top notch quality. I put a review of the Phantoms here on ASB (BOL).
Thanks for the information, Buell. I just started to browse the Splitboard.com forums so I’ll definitely give the boot subforum a look. Are there any assessments of the Speedfit boots? They seem to be a replacement for the discontinued TLT6.
Are the Voile Mountain Plate bindings even worth considering? How about for a heavier (~200lbs) rider?
Heard it in the lift line - 2019/2020
in Carving Central
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Liftie: Alpine! Those things rip!
Me: I can't promise anything but I'll try.