JDS
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Yep, I’m definitely one of those dudes that rocks the ancient gear. I still ride my Santa Cruz Sigma 158 Asym with Emery bindings and Raichle SNOWboarder hardboots from the late 80’s....
doesn’t stop me from laying it out in the turns and getting down like four flat tires! That said, I would really love to try the new gear! I can’t imagine the difference! The insoles in my shells have literally turned to dust and the plastic tongues have crumbled to pieces. (I replaced them with rigged up shin guards) I live in Texas now and don’t get to go very often. When I do, it already costs so much, I can’t really justify spending $2000 on a new set up. I will probably get some newer stuff used. I just found this group, so don’t hate on me too bad... I have also just discovered Montucky! That is going at the top of my bucket list. Can’t wait!
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Thanks for letting us know.
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Yeah, I totally need boots (US 9.5-10). My Raichles from the 90’s totally just crumbled to dust.
Please let us know if these are still for sale.
Ancient Equipment in Alpine Snowboarding...
in Carving Central
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Is that for new gear? Sweet! I’ve seen new boards go for $700- $1200 add $200-$300 for bindings and $400-$500 for boots. Am I wrong? But, yeah I’m definitely in the market for some better gear. Definitely don’t mind buying used or older gear. I’m so far out of the loop now I don’t even know what to look for. Hell, I don’t recognize hardly any of the brands. I just know if I’m going to spend that much, it better be a good fit. I mean up until a couple of days ago I didn’t even know what a power plate was. Ever since leaving Europe, in ‘94 I have rarely even seen a hardbooter.here in the US. I thought there was only softboots here, that’s all you see. I have never even seen harboots and carving boards for sale anywhere here. I always thought it was weird. Lol
anyway, I’m really stoked I found this group. Hopefully it will help me get properly equipped. I really need to demo some of the new stuff. Something like Montucky would be perfect.