mikel45

entertaining the idea of mounting skiboard bindings on regular parabolic ski and / or snowboard - how crazy is that?

Great .... here are a few questions for starters: - BTS system on boots, is it also advantageous for skwaling? - skwal board limited to groomed slopes, true / false? - what is approx. binding distance between front foot and back?

Flexon mod suggestions greatly appreciated. Decided to take advice, went ahead and purchased hardboots. Surprisely inexpensive when purchased used.

Any skwal riders here to start discussion?

Alpine carving website states, "best go with yellow springs". My weight warrants blue springs, but, the stiffer springs might not be appropriate for the softer SB 423 plastic. Trying not to over analysis, maybe just go ahead with blue springs. Any pro / con thoughts?

Check out the article and video for how to build a knee brace from pieces of snowboard bindings.

Pair of Raichle 325 hardboots, US size 10 listed on Kansas City CL

Happy Monkey: CNC template service I see that Mike at Happy Monkey is providing affordable CNC template service to DIY board building community. Anyways, check the service out for yourself. Sidenote: Not associated with so this isn't a crass plug, I just happened to haphazardly notice this factoid while digging deeper into website. Personally, I think it's exciting news for any DIY'ers. Enjoy!

I highly recommend a visit to the boardcrafter website, here you'll find multiple (13 in total) FREE online how to guide videos to building a board. There is also an impressive snowboard design software featured. Material suppliers: http://www.snowboardmaterials.com/ http://fiberglasssupply.com/ Enjoy!

I have a lookout request for a skwal board in the "wanted" classifieds. If this doesn't pan out, seriously contemplating a DIY board building project. DIY'ers resources: http://www.grafsnowboards.com/ http://tinyurl.com/y9am6lg http://www.skibuilders.com/ Any DIY board builders within the community?

Hello all, still looking for a Skwal board ..... pass the word, thanks.

BlueB, unfortunately haven't received email through bomber. Alternatively, I can be reached directly at: mikel at jalmandir dot com

I'm carrying 200 pounds on a 6 foot chassis – looking for a 'skwal'. Let me know what you have, and thanks. CHEERS !

To all (Alpine Ace, Trench Digger, Lord of the Ruts, Groomer Grommet, Carver Extraordinaire) ..... mucho gracias ..... though to be honest, me missin havin' the heart to actually dremel my Raichle's. Decided mods for now: 1) looking into replacement tongues for added flex option(s), presently have the rather still "racing flex"; 2) the comps came with three different options for liners: a standard liner, a Thermofit liner, or a Thermoflex liner. Contemplating adding footbed and upgrading to heat moldable liner from the existing Thermofit liner. Though I do like the attached velco power strap; 3) Concerned about the boot/binding interface. Any suggestions for replacement toe and heel pieces? Interestingly enough, some have experimented with attaching "vibram" hiking soles.

Hello all, new to the sport, contemplating using my Raichle Flexon Comp boots, interested in learning what modifications to the boot should be considered – any suggestions? As always, then ... CHEERS!