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  10. First Hardboot Setup

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    3 minutes ago, jburk said:

    Nice score on the board!  Is that a 168?  Nothing like starting out right. 

    It is a 180 actually, got a really good deal on it. I imagine its going to be a little hard to tame at first haha
    Mark said the SC should come in the latter part of February.

     

     

  16. Alloy D.O. 165

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    I am 6' 1" weigh 180 lbs and wear size 10 boots. I got to ride the 161 version for two days, what a great ride! I had to ride softboots on it and ended up running 42/24 angles on some rome targas. Really solid and damp ride, cut through chopped snow after riding all day on a busy Sunday at Brighton. The board loves to rail and once your into the carve your locked into it. While I did have a lot of fun on it I think I would either need hard boots or a wider version to really push it to its limits.

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  23. How you guys feeling about new soft boot carving phenomenon?

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    26 minutes ago, Eric Brammer aka PSR said:

    I have stated this many times, but, MY preferences may not apply. But, if you're coming 'from' a 'duck' stance, simply keep your stance width. Then , 'Rotate' BOTH bindings equally Forwards. You're at a 'Splay', or difference in foot angle, that's Working for you. But, the Highbacks, they need to start being gently tweaked as you Increase Leverages put upon them.

    Two main variables to consider: One is the 'rotation' the highback can be set at in relation to the baseplate. The idea is to try and mimic the board's heelside edge-line. So, move the front highback at the hinge, such that the fore-most hinge is moved inwards towards the board's lengthwise center, while the aft hinge-point is moved closer to the board heel-edge. It varies in relation to binding angles, so use with an eye towards moderation (and, tweakage, even!). The Other is to set the Forward Lean at the best 'balance point' for your heelside carves. Mine, it's with the front a tad more upright than the rear, but, I'm usually tossing my Ass further downhill and lower than other softbooter's would consider Sane. Play with how YOU best Balance in the turn to decide. Bring that Screwdriver! And, even, mark the changes.Set/reset accordingly.

    My stance, in softies, varies, but stays between 22" and 19", depending on board/mission/vintage (some Olden Boards, 19" is "WIDE"!), and I try to stay at around 21" nominally (Hard or Soft), as with a 31" inseam, that's FAR Enuff for the Swagger to Hang loose. Any Wider, and the Sway would impinge. {ow!}   

    You need to understand this; where you Pressure a Board impacts How It Bends. And a more Diagonal Stance affects more of the Board's edge. This is why I've felt, for 25+ years, that the BEST angles are between 15* and 60*, but with a 'Splay' difference of around 12*-15*, such that you might be at 30*F/15*R, or 18*F/3* R, or 55*F/42*R.; The Diagonals of Pressure Upon the Board; That Matters... But, follow what's comfortable for You; Do Experiment, and change stuff up. I HAD TO, as Boards EVOLVED QUICKER THAN OUR RIDING, but, that Also, made ME Aware that THINGS COULD & DO, CHANGE. So, Change it Up, but know 'WHY' you made a given change..

    That is some really awesome advice. I have tweaked the high back to match the heel side edge in duck stance, but I did not even think about changing the forward lean independently. I will start to tweak on Tuesday and report back :) Alas, weekends its hard enough to get turns in let alone try new stuff...

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  24. How you guys feeling about new soft boot carving phenomenon?

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    28 minutes ago, lordmetroland said:

    How you guys feeling about new soft boot carving phenomenon? Based on my own observations today, Ryan Knapton's sideslipping how-tos have gotten more traction than his carving videos...

    I think carving in general will always be less popular, but I have started to see more people carving. Watching others carve boards is what dragged me away from skiing. I just think that most people going to the mountain are looking for a leisure activity and are not actively trying to improve. I also notice that when riding with friends you end up going way to fast to actually work on your carving. Furthermore going back to greens, catching edges and feeling like a beginner all over again inst to enticing if you only get to snowboard 5 or 6 days out of the year.

  25. How you guys feeling about new soft boot carving phenomenon?

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    1 hour ago, BlueB said:

    Looking a bit better. I like the screwdriver idea though :) 

    What I like to see on all-around boards, for all-around performance, is that bindings divide the effective edge in approximately 3 thirds. If the stance feels too short that way, the board is too short too... 

    I am going to bring a drill up and try out some different stance lengths and some more forward angles. I would do it this weekend but Snowbird is way to busy on a weekend to try anything new out. Do you know what forward angles would be good to try on a softie set up?

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