kieran

yeah, there aren't too many with those details. helvetiquette regular is the only other i've seen that also has the wonky 'p'.

craft gothic regular.

take gloves, socks and maybe a hat. set your expectations low and you'll have a fun time, it's only 400m long - they're building a 1.2km long one elsewhere. the rental gear will probably be average to good, given the outrageously OTT market they're catering for.

i had one of these for a while, used it on the continent a few times - it was phenomenal. if i lived near big slopes i'd have one again in a heartbeat.

i have previously used https://parcelcompare.com/ for this sort of thing.. might still be inexpensive while the brexit faff is incomplete.

ingenious, not my work.

i've done this before. i discovered that carpet carving was an inaccurate representation of snowfeel for the rear boot angle though, and would usually end up reducing stack height by one layer once i got to the snow. if you need more stacking bits i have spares to sell for £reasonable. probably the long bolts too. size your fastening bolts accordingly, do not skimp on thread engagement or threadlocking compound. even more importantly, check torque at the start of every session.

in the interests of science, i volunteer you to find out for us. use lots of mr sheen on your base each run and you should be fine.

coming soon, the virus solar-waxing sun-shield. lets through the IR but blocks the UV

firewires for me. baked potato for mush+lazy, spitfire for clean+fit.

yup, used to use reds of varying lengths to adjust the lean angle rather than compressing them.

did anyone else think 'swingbo' .. ?

remember that you can turn the binding plate 90deg to center the boot over the board as well, though this does remove the fore-aft binding position flexibility. if you're fortunate enough to have a stance that matches the inserts though, that's fine.

hmm doesn't look very aero...

There is something runnning diagonally under the plate under each set of binding inserts, attached by the 4 bolts that have no obvious purpose in attaching the plate to the mechanicals underneath. Guessing this is some kind of torsion resistance / reinforcement, but in the absence of photos showing what's actually there. Does anyone know, have photos binding torsion bar? guess it depends if the plate is set up for a regular or goofy.

i've been on völkl SL boards, they're substantial and capable of enduring considerable loads. beefing-up will move any failure from excessive stress to the next weakest point. in terms of our sport and the gear we use, tib-fib comes to mind. i'd suggest you investigate how you think you benefit from using the k-plate and vist setups. it could be that one of the custom makers can achieve a similar board response without the need for a plate, eg elliptical edge engagement from a stiffer midsection, instead of nearly radial.

had any forward-flips whilst turning right?

for whatever reason, this season has been the season of 'lets follow that guy and get ahead of him', and when skiers do that, invariably they're trying to turn inside my line. it's a combination of reactive choice and turn shape difference 2 such unwise persons have so far had surprise shunts followed by a one-ski wobble while they go over the nose of my board as i exit a heelside, countless others have found themselves heading towards the rocks that i'm turning away from ..

i got one of those towards the end of last years season. very damp and stable ride. seemed to have a preference for the fall-line though. nice video.

vertical curtain artifact? that could be a good explanation

basically .. 'preferably no rocks'

i would say found an unexpectedly soft patch. whenever i've flipped like that though i've been past the apex, this one seems to be right on it.

sadly no. too many rocks around here and not enough money.

ahhh a 167. that should be pretty agile.

i already have one of these, but it isnt green. and everyone knows green is faster.