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  7. Skwal Riders General Discussion

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    Spring 2011, here is what I posted about my first skwal experience . . . "a non-boarder, solely a skier - first day ever on a skwal. Started off on magic carpet (bunny hill) to learn how to point and track the board under limited speed. Move to tow rope (larger bunny hill) to increase speed. Moved to triple chair, learned mighty quick how to depart chair, initiate turns and more importantly how to stop!! Ski poles used throughout. Also, let be known, all was not accomplished without a few rolling windmills. All before noon. Overall conclusion, skwals are a blast - highly recommended!!"

  8. Skwal Riders General Discussion

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    Used to do the ski's then snowboard thing when the kid's were little. Really wakes up new muscles ! Skwal hasn't arrived yet but wondered what would be best to set up for with best prospect of not doing bodily harm.

    +2 hardboots. Carpet surfing beforehand. Bunny hill with sticks.

  10. Skwal Riders General Discussion

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    What are the optimum boots to use when first attempting to master a skwal. My options are Snowboard hard boots; Track 700's, Head Stratos , Scarpa AT or Head Ski boots.

    Interesting question, pretty sure I'm not going to be able to help you out as I'm not familiar with any of the listed boots. I started out and still ride with my Raichle 324 snowboard boots. Over the last couple of years I added BTS and DIY booster strap to improve boot-to-skwal feedback and personal riding comfort. I also like the ability to control the boot flex, especially with the rear boot. I hope this helps, others may have other suggestions.

  11. Skwal Riders General Discussion

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    Patrick Thias Balmain talks about using sticks . . .

    Question: "We talk about skwal without poles ... and yet, we can also skwaler with sticks ... It almost seems that they are two disciplines ... Can you tell us what you think? According to you, is that the sticks are also suitable for carving skwal? Do you think the sticks are useful for beginners or otherwise they are an obstacle to progress?"

    Answer: "Skiing without poles is more difficult and less interesting. It is the same for skwal. In my case, I practiced a lot without sticks. Today I use the sticks. They open me a much broader scope. For me, skwal tomorrow shall be conducted with sticks, even in extreme carve. Simply place the stick perpendicular to the board, horizontally on the snow, under the hand and relying on the forearm."

  13. Skwal Riders General Discussion

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    forgot to take my meds

    So I got one of Monodudes 183 Skwals coming into the quiver. Any suggestions for a first time Skwaller

    Start off on the bunny hill. Use some ski poles to balance clipping-in. Become comfortable making turns and stopping. Speed is your friend to initiate carves. Personally I prefer back foot locked in - my front foot is used to clip-in and out - no big issue. I believe the close boot-to-boot stance prefer by the Europeans because they have wide, unpopulated trails. We have relatively narrow, heavy populated trails, so I also agree - go with a wider stance. You'll be on the chair lift before noon. Let us know how you make out. CHEERS! Mike

  19. Skwal Riders General Discussion

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    Got a skwal question here. Looks like, from limited research, that if I have any skills left at all, I'll probably out grow the 165 fairly quick. 8m sidecut, and I am sure with close bindings this thing flexes more than I am used to, should make this a quick turning machine. Am I figuring this correctly?

    Hope this helps out regarding the 165 Thias Easy Jungle . . . paraphrasing skwalzone description . . . "If you are inexperienced or just starting out looking for a skwal suitable for all conditions, riding narrow tracks and want a board to forgive your mistakes go with the Easy Jungle 165. If you consider yourself already experienced move on to more technical skwals which allow you more scalability over time."

  21. Skwal Riders General Discussion

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    Cool, what an appearence! Thanks for pics. If only she rides as good as she looks:confused:

    The board is a fun ride, been out twice now and can tear up the hill with super fast slalom carves - get lots of compliments/questions from lift line crowd. What I'd like to accomplish somewhere down the road is the laying down of slow 10 metre carves.

  23. Skwal Riders General Discussion

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    Do you have pics? Did you go custom or it is retail board? I bet it is too soft for 90+kg :)

    Here are a couple . . . apologize for the quality . . . doesn't do the board justice.

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    I went with stock board & graphics. The stock board is actually built for this/your/my weight range. Sidenotes: 1) the graphic selection is actually for the CODA monoboard shape so when it comes to sizing graphics to the skwal there will be distortion, e.g. see CODA logo on left split-tail above. I wouldn't try to design and submit your own custom graphics for topsheet especially if it's quite complicated around the split-tail - best to keep the graphics simple whether you select stock design or submit your own design. 2) Discuss beforehand the stock hole pattern.

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