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  1. Heard it in the lift line 10-11

    in Carving Central

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    Comment from an elder gentleman Regarding a 188 Sims Burner

    "So that is kind of like a snowboard huh"

    Oh it is a snowboard, it is an alpine board or carving board

    "Oh I see so it's not a snowboard"

    Yes it is, it is designed to let the rider carve turns rather than slide their turns

    "Gotcha, so it is kind of like a snowboard but different really"

    ......Um yeah...it's not a snowboard...have a great day :lol:

  2. Plates and Freestyle Boards

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    Anybody out there ride a freestyle board with plates for powder days?

    Having gone to hard boots way back when I always missed the responsiveness when I rode my freestyle board, especially on toe side turns and always was frustrated at the never ending heel lift in softies. So I put some very forgiving hard boots on an old wide freestyle board and 10 plus years later I am still using the same. The board is tired as are the boots and I am ready to start anew.

    Here are my thoughts/concerns:

    Thoughts

    -Get a pair of plastic shell mountaineering boots and try to find an old Burton Flex binding with the beloved High-back strap. Then enjoy spinning yarns of days gone by when people point and ask what are those...

    - Go new school and get the most forgiving hardoots and step in binding.

    Concerns

    - Will a new freestyle board be able to support a modern Bomber/Catek step in?

    I am sure I could have something sturdy and custom built but was curious if anyone had some knowledge to spare in regards to standard boards like a Tanker or other powder gun that might be sturdy enough.

    Thanks,

    D

  3. How often do you fall?

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    I don't feel I fall that often (4 day trip 7 falls in all, which included 2 in 16" of heavy fresh with a crusty sub-layer) primarily because I am so out of shape I am constantly monitoring the old personal Fall Meter. When the quads are giving in I dial it back, when I am fresh I push it. Funny as that is when I get most of my falls and that is ok with me as I would rather fall when not fatigued than when low on juice and unable to enact counter measures.

  4. Carving + Extreme Ski terrain + Luxury =Which resort ???

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    I had a blast at Whistler. Went quite a few years back and at the time a dollar American was worth 1.50 Canadian. We lived like kings! If you hit it right it is fantastic. The trick is the weather can be sketchy and can get wet and foggy at times. If you are lucky enough to be there when it is good you will really enjoy it. It is massive for one, and there are some areas that they do not groom that will challenge most folks. Meandering pedestrian village, helicopter options and the people are fantastic. The ride to the resort is impressive as well. If you go spend a little time in Vancouver, beautiful city.

  5. Is my stance too wide?

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    So I am odd man out, gorilla like frame (6-3 270), with 13 feet, I started riding a really narrow stance way back when in hopes of allowing the board to flex more freely for smaller quicker turns and maximum G's. At the time that was the way to go and may still be in certain circles, then when you were maxed out you brought your knees together and cranked even tighter turns. I have never been able to pull this off with consistency and usually end up getting tossed off the ride. Obviously there were some drawbacks, primarily in stability on anything other than groomed runs. It did however force you to become well balanced and when throwing on your freestyle board you feel invincible ha ha. Having read all the posts on here I will be sure to experiment and may even try the "gas pedal" Snowman swears by. Oh and the stance was and is a wee 16", long live the anomaly...

  7. Mammoth

    in Southern California

    Posted

    Maybe there were two of us ha ha. I rode Stump Alley and hit Mambo for the most part then when wind/visibility got bad I stayed low and rode Eagle. Got 4th chair the first day and 10th the second. Great snow in the AM I thought, very predictable.

    I always look for arcs when I am on the lift and saw one set but never saw the creator.

    I will have to revisit June this season. Have not been there since my first ever day on a board.

    Thanks for the heads up.

    D

  8. Mammoth

    in Southern California

    Posted

    Not sure if my first response went through as it said I was not logged on after I sent it. Anyhow hope this is not redundant. Yes I ride Mammoth. Was up on the 10th and 11th and think I was the only carver out there. I am up there again on the 31st I think it is for 3 days, Then back again I think of the 6th of March. I am still learnin the ropes and have only just recently acquired some true higher end carving boards (the Burner and an in process Donek) I will be taking my lumps the next trip as I try to balance a 7" waist board while wearing size 13 boots. 80 degrees here I come ha ha. Thanks for reachin out. If we get together lunch is on me at "The Mill" Tell me about June and this Holy Grail they call gunsmoke?

    Darren

  9. Rocker Binding - New Snowboard Binding Design

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    Rocker,

    I started riding in 88/89 and the shop I frequented in Mammoth (Storm Riders) used the Burton "Comp Flex" binding I think it was called, on their rental boards. This was a high back with the shin strap. The first time I used them I was immediately in love as my toe side turns were far more immediate than without them. I always thought it was a loss when they stopped making them. Hell I was ready to grab a Sears leather belt and wrap it around my shins ha ha. I was just telling this story a few days ago and Ta Da here are some reincarnated! I hope you continue working on these as I will purchase them as soon as they are ready for mass consumption. I love carving but like probably everyone else there is nothing like fresh tracks in bottomless powder. Because powder takes more strength to ride in and for me invites a more carefree riding style (jumps) and general ear to ear grinning and tom foolery, it is nice to roll in a light flexible freestyle boot at a much lower stance angle and still have the ability to crank out big goofy footed front side turns with the help of the all mighty high back shin strap! Kudos to you and keep me posted, I am on board..."long live the shin strap"

    D

  11. Seeking Winter Vehicle Advice

    in The Lodge

    Posted

    I drove a subaru wagon 4wd and that thing was bullet proof. I then taught 4 friends to drive it as it was a stick and it still hung in there. Careful with the Jeep line in the early 2000's as reliability could be sketchy. It all can come down to the maintenance dedication by the owner, good friend has 93 Explorer with......450,000 miles on it! She practices religious maintenance on it. Good luck.

    D

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