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  1. Skwal Riders General Discussion

    in Skwal

    Posted · Edited by mikel45

    CODA skwal arrived Monday and rode it on Wednesday - here is my review. It arrive well protected with a few extras included in the packaging, e.g. decals, bottle opener and even a safety strap. Regarding build quality, there are a few top-sheet imperfections on both the tip and tail as in not enough care taken during edge routering. One of the inserts arrived non-functional. There is no indication on the skwal where the center of the effective edge is located - problematic for those whom ordered a different hole pattern. Unfortunately my board number (a nice security feature) was not included because of bad graphic placement. Regarding ride performance, the board has a softer flex, easy to put on edge, wanders side-to-side at higher speed, overall, a fun ride and good conversation starter. Happy to answer any questions?

  9. Ottawa Ride Thread '13-14!

    in Canada - Ontario

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    Mikel45 - is the one you are referring to on the Quebec side? I remember hearing about one up the Fort Coulonge way, was only "open" on weekends (or very sporadic) and was cat access only (?) but apparently had awesome terrain. It's driving me nuts that I can't think of it now...

    Was riding up Calabogie lift last winter with a woman who was highly recommending this small hill - yes, over on the Quebec side. She told me the name of the place, but of course I've forgotten. Apparently, as quoted "it's a hidden gem". Anyways, at the very least because of my search I know now of many overlooked micro-hills, e.g. Mont Rigaud, Mont Chilly, Mont Shefford, Mont Alta, Mont La Réserve, Massif du Sud, Mont Édouard, Mont Grand-Fonds. Just like me, some of these hills are still stuck in the 70's.

    Anyone here visit Mont La Réserve? It's located relatively near Tremblant.

  11. Skwal Riders General Discussion

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    Posted · Edited by mikel45

    can anyone advise me on these Catek OS2 spacer thingys? . . . they just seem to function as covers for the kingpin threads.
    The number of spacers to use depends on your preferred lift & cant settings. To ascertain your lift & cant, start with the following
    . Go ahead and set the heights for the tilt screws. When completed select number of spacer(s) that will be required for your seated tilt screw height, reference
    . Looking at the photograph, it looks like you just need two spacers.

    Hope this helps.

    CHEERS!

    M.

  19. Skwal Riders General Discussion

    in Skwal

    Posted

    Has any one talked to them about custom building a scaled down model? Mike, did you order yours completely "off the rack", or did you make some of your own specifications?

    Went with off-the-rack. Board is not as stiff as you may think. Contact Chad - he is open to customization. Alternatively, try out his
    service.

  20. Skwal Riders General Discussion

    in Skwal

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    So now I have a set of used, short Cateks on the way to try . . . It seems like a number of European Skwalleurs like Catek . . .. I just hope that I won't ever need customer service from Catek.

    @Excelsior - I'm quite happy using Catek - invaluable for anyone starting off riding skwals for tweeking to find your own sweet spot.

  22. Eco-friendly carve boards

    in Carving Central

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    Heck, I would be the first to admit I know next to nothing about bamboo, or for that matter OEM construction requirements - so I stand to be corrected regarding lumber availability. Though I was wondering if it might be hypothetically possible to use Georgia farm grown bamboo poles for snowboard sidewalls. The Thigpen Trail Bamboo Farm caters to wholesale customers.

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