[How do you deal with regression?]

55 minutes ago, lowrider said:

Denial of the obvious seems to work for the rest of the world. Why not just give that a try!

This is obviously not the case

[Thirst SF162- Day 5+]

8 hours ago, barryj said:

Just fyi....I'm really enjoying the ride but not sure I've found "the" sweet  spot.... I do feel I'm behind  and riding off the tail....getting alot of pop off the tail out of turns is really exhilarating but not sure that's supposed to be part of the SF design.  I would move front binding forward but I've already run out of front inserts

So which way would    Move both bindings in?.... or move rear binding forward?  

Barry I'll go out on a limb and say you are over riding it. Read back through the SF  thread (or any other Thirst thread) and you'll find a common theme of not forcing the nose or curb stomping the board - although they will tolerate it just fine, the key is to stay centered and tip the board up high on edge and allow the side cut and flex voodoo do their stuff.

Maybe center the bindings again, and do a few one foot runs on a gentle slope to unlearn the habit. I'm sure Beckmann or others have some useful angulation drills too. 

Like Ike Clanton says "Listen, Mr New Hampshire nose doggy, nose riding don't go 'round here!!"

[TD3 Setup - What am I doing wrong?]

51 minutes ago, barryj said:

I will go wider on the next order tomorrow with the Thirst epiphany

Fixed Barry.

[What facemasks are people using on the hill?]

1 hour ago, bigwavedave said:

Minnesotans are excellent passive/aggressives and are more likely to wear the mask and no pants, just to make a point.

Just unloaded my coffee into the keyboard Dave - most amusing! 

[Thirst 9SW]

On 1/4/2021 at 8:02 AM, Tddragon said:

Imma gonna have to test ride one somewhere

Hit up Mark from Thirst (@BLOODTYPEZX10R) he might be able to swing something.

[Paoli Peaks 20/21 (pandemic edition)]

2 hours ago, lonbordin said:

It was a wee bit thin... ah well.

I regretted that line!

I swore never to complain about conditions again after your post last season, but now my amplifier goes to 11. A pocket full of seed might prove useful for that furrow. Keep fightin the good fight. Respect. 

[Thirst Setup Suggestions]

Like you stole it Barry. SoFun. Stay centered and angulate; voodoo does the rest. 

[Board recs (used or new) for lightweight]

Goofy or regular? @Shred Gruumerhas a used Thirst SF for sale that might suit if you are goofy (RFF). Might be a bit stiff, but ping Mark to check ( @BLOODTYPEZX10R)

[The answer to COVID]

3 hours ago, lowrider said:

I'm dying to know how you dry socks in a sauna !

Do you like Gladiataor movies?!

[Gentemstick Impossible 186cm]

1 hour ago, barryj said:

Hey Karen,

Can't wait!   My order is already placed!!

The SF Barry, the SF!!

[Buck Hill 20/21]

5 hours ago, bigwavedave said:

@bobble Nice going. You're on the front page of Buck's website!

https://buckhill.com/

Could well be THE shot that sums up 2020. Covid safe & cranking. Bravo Bobble, respect

[Ship a board to Ukraine?]

2 hours ago, 1xsculler said:

I couldn’t get anywhere trying to get a cost estimate with USPS shipping a 70”x14”x2”, 11# package to Ukraine. 
N E help?

Try @Eboot I think he posted re a shipping app? 

 

[THIRST 8R WARP]

Need me some of those prismatic boots! 

[Hardboot Carving worth watching]

1 hour ago, dgCarve said:

 95% of turns on that steep slope were great 

Aggressive & controlled. Awesome. I'd gladly put up with a dodgy toeside if I could go maximum attack on steeps like that.

[Clean Resort Carving and Joy]

I really would love to see a mix of both the Rain Dogs and the Blue videos; hardbooters railing groom, slashing and riding pow - something that would get people thinking 'all mountain hb'. 

[Lonelyest sport on the planet]

Could be the smell of burning quads? 

[Things Locals don't need. NY Times.]

37 minutes ago, lowrider said:

If you make it past the machine guns at the border and the dope shops along the highway near my place when you do get to Canada i can take you Cat skiing off the ravine on the back of the farm 186 ft vertical. You will have to look out for the larger sumac bushes they pack a real whallop and there is not ski patrol.

Sounds good. I will bring something turny and a portable brushcutter for the sumac - should help with upper body rotation in turns.

[Burton Step-On Bindings review]

1 hour ago, svr said:

Snugger Boa strap on the Ions allows you to change the stiffness pretty significantly

@svr does the boa make a noticeable improvement to heel lockdown? 

[Burton Step-On Bindings review]

On 11/4/2020 at 4:29 PM, svr said:

 getting the Step-On X bindings and Ion Step-On boots 

Sandy interesting to see the SI version of Ion get an extra Boa strap across the ankle that the regular Ions dont have - should help with response and cure the ballooning of the upper cuff typical of the Drivers. Look forward to the report.

[Thirst CC 165 WARP]

12 minutes ago, slopestar said:

if they only went wider than 23.5

Pretty sure the CC can go wider - paging @BLOODTYPEZX10R

[Thirst CC 165 WARP]

12 minutes ago, franknshredder said:

I was nervous upon meeting Miss Muerte for the first time

Not surprised the first encounter with 'Madam Death' was exciting - there is some powerful voodoo in those Thirsts! 

[Deeluxe track 325 425 / Raichle SB METAL Cant and Parts]

 @hknz is a standup guy - buy with confidence.

[Input from the community for developing a Alpine Snowboard specific Zipfit liner.]

Thanks @Serajam.

After messaging with @hknzgot some great info & will buy.

 

[Input from the community for developing a Alpine Snowboard specific Zipfit liner.]

5 hours ago, hknz said:

I just find that I have a pair of used Zipfit Gara 295 (race model) in my store room. The length is about 30.3cm for its bottom, 30.8cm for its heel. It could fit a 28.5 D700 shell but probably not a 27.5. 

Interested if Serajam does not take them. PM 'd.

[Group photo]

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