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Thanks for the pointer. Unless somebody wants to monetize his unused stuff, that's the way I'll go.

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This one: Intec conversion leftovers, anyone ?

Some talking on technique and training from olympic winner: One confusing thing however - he says gaining speed in turns, which I think is actually opposite.

Short stylish promo (full video didn't come out though). Easy recreational GS on shallow slope. Pro racer (Manabu Kobayashi ?) test-riding JJ 180GS:

Walk mode. Main reason is that it gives much greater range of motion up-down and forth-back, which I think is essential for efficient technique, maneuverability and switching riding styles. Also, I do 60/60 setup, so most edge pressure is generated off steering with knees / pushing sideways, so with reasonable boots forth-back ankle stiffness, it doesn't feel compromised at all. Meanwhile, locking the boots results in constantly fighting against them when trying to move COG or load/unload the board. Ride mode would probably be beneficial for more aggressive binding angles, like 45/45 or steeper. But then it's completely different body mechanics.

This one: Intec conversion leftovers, anyone ?

Back to business. $300 full set. Optionally adding Track 325 Mondo 28 (US 10.5), decent condition, +$100 Nice first timer full setup cheaper than new board alone.

Yes, still looking for the new home. Shipping to France would be economically unreasonable though. Somehow overlooked your answer. If you already have decent experience, then yes, longer is the way to go.

Got one of those in 183 cm. Stiff, super smooth, edge hold is tremendous. Can hit 60 mph on green slopes. Only problem - requires solid technique and lot of leg work to make it even considering to turn. So not for steep/narrow/busy trails at all. After 5-8 decent runs I'm usually done. Totally worth it though. This one up for sale should be a bit more forgiving.

Yes. I see you're asking same question on pretty much every "for sale" thread, spanning from transition setups like this, up to stiff and fast racing-grade boards. What exactly do you want ?

We agreed that you check with me on Monday. Apparently you didn't.

Offer of the year, hands down !

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For sale - perfect budgetary second board - decent length, good edge hold and dampening, yet softer flex for easier control. Solid response, great for pumping, as well as speed coasting. $120 - 2006 F2 Speedster RS 177, 15 m sidecut, 19 cm waist, 75..95 kg rider weight. Shipping additional, from 85286.

For sale - perfect first-time / recreational all-mountain setup. F2 Speedster GTS 166 - 9.8 m sidecut, 20 cm waist, 75..95 kg rider weight. Has signs of use, but nothing significant; just had edge tuned to 1 / 88 deg. Ready to ride. F2 Titanium Race bindings - white, size S, barely used. $300 combined. Shipping additional from 85286. Track 325 Mondo 28 / US 10.5, 3 easy seasons, thermofit once +$100

Alright, just got back from the snowboarding tour. The new WCRM has touched Brian Head, Sierra-At-Tahoe, Kirkwood, Sugar Bowl and Snowbowl so far. One more forum member has also ridden it, and might comment. So the practical difference feels negligible. Stiffer -- yes, but smaller SCR compensates a bit, like expected. Lower chance of nose hook-up though. Can't say it's much more damping either, and edge hold is similar, although Speedster has 1 / 88 deg, and WCRM -- supposedly 0 / 89 deg. Seems that WCRM is more strict on morning icy spring hard pack. By the 6th snow day got a feeling that it induces more aggressive riding style (which is probably a good sign), but that may be just because of consecutive days of practice. Basically, despite subjectively I like WCRM much better, from the practical perspective nothing is wrong with the Speedster either. Funny thing happened with another Speedster, GTS 166, which has been retired for few years due to soft flex and tight SCR (10 m?). Suddenly, during re-evaluation it demonstrated decent edge hold and super easy handling, thus has all chances to become main AMT / steep slope / busy day board.

OMG ! Sure, can you email a little ? And yes, AZ is a fantastic place in many aspects, snow sports is just not one of them. Still, I'm spending more time on the slopes now, than I was doing back in Russia 10 yrs ago.

Yep, saw it. First thing I would need to do before growing my quiver is - move further up north I guess

@skidad62, saw your posting. Proteus 175 was on my list first, but 2 things I don't like about it are 12m SCR (may be too tight vs 14m it's supposed to replace) and straight cut tail. Weight range not specified which adds more ambiguity. Curious how single-SCR Metal FC would compare, as it's closer to what I wanted shape-wise. Anyway, customizing either of them would be over 1200 and few weeks delivered. Which I wouldn't mind if I didn't see that WCRM 177 with presumably right specs and similar composition, already in stock.

Will see quite soon. It's coming in 2 days, plan to test-ride it at Brian Head next weekend.

Thanks everyone for the input. Combining all the suggestions with a recent reassessment of the current Speedster, decided to proceed with stock Prior WCRM 177.

Brutal Arizonian winters are limiting it ! At 250 lb I bet your Coiler is stiffer than stock. I would be comfortable with more stiffness if SCR went smaller (as I still need full control at steeper slopes and around people). But I cannot predict how that combination would work. And I don't know how much stiffness the Speedster lost in 10 years as I can do probably 5..6 m clean turns (which I actually like). So brand new with little higher initial stiffness and metal composition may already be above desired stiffness. Otherwise - yes, VIST plate is an option. That's about what I need.

Most likely Kirkwood and Sierra, maybe one more place too (Heavenly / Squaw / Sugar Bowl ?). Staying in Meyers.