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Probably totally worth it.
However I went with this US made edge tune tool that is far less expensive and hopefully just as effective (haven't used it yet just got it:)
On 12/23/2020 at 8:48 AM, michael.a said:I have one. Its a lifesaver, made the most boring part of tuning into the funnest.
I would practice on an old board to get the feel of how to use it as its easy to goof and slice off an edge section... You have to apply the right amount of pressure and maintain a constant working velocity.I use the medium wheel for setting an edge and then use the fine for regular tune up. Ive never been able to get such beautiful polish out of an edge, now its easy. Medium is two passes max, with the fine stone two or three passes and youre done.
This and a nylon roller brush that connects to a electric drill have been the two best additions to my toolbox. You can ditch everything else, all the files, guides, brushes...
I LOVE my drill brush set! Total hand saver
Now just need an electric scraper
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So for what it's worth here is my experience as a very athletic hardboot beginner at 44.
I play soccer all year 3-5x per week, tennis in summer 2-3x per week. And lift weights 2-4x per week. Started hardboot riding a few weeks ago.
First day on hardboots I had to rest every few minutes. Just insane quad burn. Had to stop after a few runs with crazy calf muscle and tibialis anterior muscle (next to shin bone) pain. Was totally frustrated and didn't understand why my trained legs could not handle this. Second session I noticed that I was tightening my muscles to much, and also noticed a few other things like for example that my front quad - when I distributed weight just right and pushed with my rear shin into the boot in a relaxed way - got a wonderful relaxing break on my to side carve if I just stood a little taller. Played around with that all a bit but still had to rest at least 3-4 times on just a 2 Mile run. Then suddenly on 3rd day it all clicked - I spent 6 hours without rest (Aside from chair lift) riding - didn't have to rest on slope even once - and although tired at end of day - and definitely feeling some burn - would have done a few more runs easily but lift closed - that day I did almost 27,000 vertical feet. Soooo.... I do think my year round training has been tremendously beneficial for snowboarding - I think it's still 90% technique/body position etc to avoid burn. My 2 "excited beginner" cents
Side note: for recovery I use a hypervolt percussion massage tool (have used that for years for soccer) / and that's been also very helpful whenever I get any very sore overworked spots (and helped with injury recovery as well in soccer)
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1 minute ago, barryj said:
Dammm! That's a Hot Ride!
Don't have any fears about Karen or the board being in Russia...... I bought a board form Karen and he is legit and my board arrived as fast as a domestic shipment and was professionally wrapped with the utmost care!
Top notch seller and all around good guy! Buy with confidence
Funny. A russian Karen
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Wow. Beautiful board. GLWS
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Anyone going to beast tomorrow?
I will be there all day
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11 hours ago, Bobby Buggs said:
Cant breath due to Covid, its gonna be a while before I can go
Sorry to hear. Get better soon.
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Looking for a 6 degree disk. Thanks!
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Conditions were awesome Monday 12/14. Tiny bit of wait in line until about 11am when it thinned out significantly with no wait at all.
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Who is going Thursday!? Dibs on first chair at 9am:)
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34 minutes ago, pow4ever said:
thank you for noticing; I just told Bruce I like Orange and he nailed it.
Best color
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16 minutes ago, pow4ever said:
Thanks Bruce/Coiler!
Gallery: https://imgur.com/a/lMsRCzX
174 Wogo 12m <-- thanks to @dredman for all the advice on WoGo
165 Contra A/T 10m <-- thanks to @bigwavedave sharing his spec; this a "copy"Very cool matching color scheme
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15 minutes ago, AJCdice said:
That *is* why I ordered this board—the ride and what it might do for my riding. Sorry to talk about the color *during* the season. If I need to spend $1200 on a snowboard, you can bet I want it to look how I want it to look. Thanks.
Exactly!!! And it looks awesome :)) and this thread isn't called "board usefulness"
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6 minutes ago, Shred Gruumer said:
So where and how did you pull in the Gray's.... Zen..
Just buy it on Amazon!
https://www.amazon.co.jp/20-21-GRAY-Lovebuzz-57-Rocker/dp/B0866FDG3B
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thanks Sean! Sorry everyone - only Pilot is left. Will be having a ton of fun this season:)
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6 minutes ago, snowburn said:
I wouldn't pass that up either. Better to save their marriage
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Would like to buy Proteus aswell as metal fc please.
Just realized you're pretty close. Will be at Mt Snow Monday and could come pick up in person if that's easier.
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2 hours ago, snowburn said:
It looks way shorter than the 175 next to the metals. I'll take one. Sent PM
I sent pm. Wan to buy metal fc.
10 minutes ago, dirk109 said:Snowburn, Thanks! And Yes, 163 is the FC length.
I sent another pm. Let me know where to send the $$:)
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Sean doesn't like reading pm's
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1 hour ago, zKat1977 said:
(1) Pilot 152 New
(2) Metal FC New
(1) Proteus 175 New
(1) Rev 175 New
18/19 Year.
Name your price! Looking to move!
What weight are these made for? And pics please
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Not sure if this is the right category to post to (admin please move if it's not:)
Just found https://fluidmotionsports.com/ after buying pro wrap liners at full price from backcountry.com last month. - and they have intuition liners at half price closeout sale whatnot (bought a few more:))
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1 hour ago, Poloturbo said:
Thanks for the offers guy's. Keeping the board.
Was having remorse selling. ABSOLUTELY NEVER happened selling.
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17 minutes ago, Poloturbo said:
Gecko are sold
Thx!
Somebody buy this amazing Board before he changes his mind lol. Awesome board and awesome price. (Would have bought it if it was suitable for 155lb:))
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New Coiler Contra 174 + Insta360 ONE X2 Camera
in Carving Central
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Awesome video (love the insta 360 - have to get mine setup lol). Also cool color coordination