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icecarver

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  1. After another hiatus from hardbooting I'm hoping to get back to it soon. Last board I had was a Burton Ultra Prime 6.2 with carbon plates. Never did get the stance dialed in before parting with it. Here's my riding situation and I'd like some suggestions: The hills I ride are tiny. Think 400' or less vertical drop. I am in northern Maine so Mom 'n Pop mountains are mostly what we have(www.skimtjefferson.com). Runs are short and fairly narrow but well groomed. On skis, at speed, I can get 10-15 good carves linked together. This, I'm thinking, rules out big side cuts and long boards. So given the riding conditions, if you had to pick a board for small mountain carving what would it be? I'm 6', 175lbs (maybe a bit more post xmas binge ) . Thanks in advance.
  2. After doing some more research I think you are probably right. That being said, I think I will post for recommendations and put the notion of a "home made" skwal to rest. Thanks all!
  3. Good call. I'll keep that in mind. I ride smaller mountains (hills more like) so a tighter radius would probably be best.
  4. I'm interested to see how it goes as well. I certainly understand what you mean though in carving on skis and a regular alpine board I know where to keep my weight so I'm hoping that will translate over to the skwal. I can carve on an apline board so hopefully that will work for me. been a couple of years since I was on an alpine board since my kids all like to ski. But now they are independent enough that it's time for Dad to do what he wants :)
  5. Ok then... I am one to heed experience. Sounds like you've "been there, done that" and didn't like it. Guess I'll just have to keep my eyes on ebay/classifieds for an affordable setup. I've ridden alpine boards off and on over the years (first was a Burton PJ asym with rat trap bindings) and I'm a slalom water skier since I was a little tyke. I think Skwal sounds like the ticket for me. Too far into the northeast to be able to demo such a beast so I guess I'll just have to invest. Thanks for the advice.
  6. Meh... not too hard to find a 100mm + wide ski with less than that. Surface makes some with 15.5m. A little smaller would probably work better. I'm thinking stiffness would be the limiting factor though I own a pair of Surface skis and they're pretty darn stiff. Carve real well.
  7. Just jones-ing the idea and looking for thoughts: Mount a fat-ski (110-120mm waist) with a skwal binding setup. What do folks surmise would be the challenges/drawbacks of such a setup? Also, if this were to be done, what specs would one want in the ski donor?
  8. I just sent a shipping quote on the board/binding combo... if that falls through there are 2 people in line for the plates, you're third.
  9. Sorry, I've never had good luck shipping internationally.
  10. CT, I have another interested party. If I don't hear from you by tonight I'll assume you're no longer considering.
  11. @CT-Carver Here's the camber pic. Lots of life left. I've got someone in line for the plates. If I don't hear from him by tomorrow evening you've got first dibs on the combo deal.
  12. Shipping: ~ $20, I'll eat anything over that. The difference is that ski boots are made for skiing and alpine snowboard boots are made for snowboarding. I do both and there is a difference between the two. The sole of an alpine boot is shorter, the flex and feel is different, and the list goes on. I'm a US 8-8.5 and I should really be riding a MP26.5. They were a tad big, If I cranked down the buckles they'd snug up so I bet they'd be a good fit for you. Email me through BOL and we'll work out the details.
  13. Burton Wind Boots, shell is 26.5-27, liners are marked 27. A few scuffs but not used hard. No rips, tears or broken parts. These boots are Intec/Fintec compatible from what I've read. $85 + shipping
  14. Burton Ultra Prime 6.2: Marked Demo on nose, great condition, only used 5 days by me(second owner) mostly half days 3-4 runs. Ding in the tail, a little liftline love, solid board. Waist: 197 mm Sidecut Radius: 11.21 m $100 + Shipping Carbon Race Plates: 1 oblong 3D cant plate 3D disks only missing the burton emblem on rear toe clip(see pics) $100 + shipping **OR $185 for board & plates
  15. Looking for a rear cant for my Ultra Prime. I've been riding my bindings at 20" with a little toe and heel lift via some home made spacers but still feels squirrely. I'd like to try a can't for the rear foot. I ride regular. My zip is 04457(Maine)
  16. Curses... if I'd been online and not shoveling the driveway last night I could've snagged this! Oh well, at least I've got 14" of snow to stare at and a sore back .
  17. Got my new to me race plates in the mail... The front binding mounting is pretty strait forward. Not really sure about the orientation of the rear plate. Does anyone have mounting instructions they can scan and email? Can't find any online. Or can someone sent a pic of how they mounted thiers? If you follow the directional arrows marked on the disc the holes don't seem to line up. Any help is greatly appreciated. I'm sure it's somthing simple.
  18. Awesome... many thanks.
  19. Ok... this is the second time I've seen this term used on here today and after searching I can't figure out what this is. Can someone please help me out? (link to relevant thread or somthing)
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