Coldrider

For Sale: <B>Burton 3 Strap Bindings in near-new condition</B>.<p></p>Here's your chance to get hardboot performance from your softboot setup. These bindings have seen very little use (only a few days) and are in MINT condition. <p></p>Size Large: fully adjustable fits mens sizes 9-14<p></p><U>Features include</U>: <UL><LI>3rd strap and locking high back for amazing toeside support and leverage. <LI>Rotating highback for a custom fit--whatever your stance angles. <LI>Fully adjustable locking forward lean. <LI>Plush combo toe/ankle strap distributes pressure over a larger surface area of your upper foot--eliminating hot spots and pressure points. <LI>Quick release 'slap-straps' <LI>Cushy green durafoam on baseplate for a plush ride, vibration absorbtion, and extra warmth. <LI>Sticky rubber on highback for enhanced heel hold-down. </UL><p></p>Comes with leash, optional 'gas pedals' to fit big feet, and either three or four hole mounting plates and hardware.<p></p>You will not find a pair of three-strap bindings in better condition. Check 'em out and ramp up your softboot performance--or use as a 'gateway' binding to turn softboot friends on to hardboot performance.<p></p>$110 OBO<p> </p><img src="http://tinypic.com/f24xsi.jpg" alt="Burton 3-Strap Bindings in mint condition"><p></p><img src="http://tinypic.com/f24yoh.jpg" alt="3rd strap for amazing toeside support and leverage">

I've two boards that might work: Burton FP 157 18 cm ww 9.5 m SR Good shape overall, topsheet has small scratches and scuffs, fresh professional tune, great base, edges smooth and sharp. <img src="http://tinypic.com/ei8okz.jpg" alt="Burton FP 157 Top"><img src="http://tinypic.com/ei8qis.jpg" alt="Burton FP 157 Base"> Burton Speed 158 20 cm ww 8.7 m SR Outstanding shape, fresh professional tune, outstanding base and edges. Ridden 3X. <img src="http://tinypic.com/ei8qxy.jpg" alt="Burton Speed 158 Top"><img src="http://tinypic.com/ei8rif.jpg" alt="Burton Speed 158 Base"> You're welcome to the FP 157 for $100 plus shipping/handling. The Speed is $158 ($1/cm) plus S&H. Fireplace not included.

I think you are getting at the first turn is different because you and your board are going in the exact same direction (on a straight run, as you said). This makes it a bit more challenging to for the cm and base of support to 'swap sides', as they are both going in the same direction. To make the first turn, get the board to turn first. There are several ways to do this, but the one that results in a carved turn from the start would be to roll the board on its edge using a movement of the ankles and/or knees (which do not require a lateral movement of the cm) and maybe apply a bit of forward pressure. As the sidecut redirects the board, you can then allow your cm to 'fall' across the board into each subsequent turn. Or thats how I understand it, anyways...

I can see how horizontal handles would be helpful as they would allow you to pull through the start. Even better would be telescoping handles that you could adjust to your size (XL for tall blokes like myself). Would horizontal grips get in the way of ski poles?The BX start is the 'trap door', yes? Does anyone use these on public, NASTAR-type courses? Thanks.

What, exactly, is a true snowboard start? Can it be used by both skiers and riders? Also, when you build your own start, are you mounting the starting wand on a separate post of some sort (to give snowboard competitors the opportunity to pull through the wand?) It would also seem that making an ultra-steep, free-fall type start would make it a bit more even between riders and skiers with poles. Thanks for your thoughts and suggestions.

The race director at my local mountain has agreed to consider changing the starting area on the area race hill. The start area has a short post with wand attached, which you pull off when riding a snowboard. The course is used by both skiers and boarders, but IMO favors skiers because they start with their ski poles on the other side of the wand, allowing them to pull through the wand at the start. Because boarders have only the starting posts to pull on, they can only pull to the wand--and lose time on the start to skiers. Plus, tall folks like me have to reach way down to grab the start poles in the first place. Is there an optimal start configuration that allows both boarders and skiers to get maximum pull? Seems to me the start posts can't be too high or they would get in the way of the skiers' poles. We will be using snowboard-friendly triangular gates this season--a big improvement IMO. Thanks for any suggestions you can offer.

More than a few years ago we used to hike the then-recently closed Colby ski hill for pow turns on snurfers. Don't know if it's all covered with thistle and puckerbrush now, but it was a reliable powder stash at the time. <img src="http://tinypic.com/5d018p" alt="Spike Eisenman, Beaver Creek, CO."> Was bummed the school decided to close up shop on the hill a few years prior to my arrival: frequent trips to the snowfields at the 'Loaf definitely affected my GPA. Good luck. Have fun. COLDrider

IN case you hadn't seen the discussion on the TGR forum.

In case you haven't yet heard about it, there was an inbounds avalanche yesterday at A-Basin. <img src="http://tinypic.com/5aqj6b" alt="Fracture is visible from the parking lot. "> Links to reports: http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20050521/NEWS/50520002 http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_2748400

Howdy and welcome! In addition to soliciting info from knowledgeable BOL denizens, you might also try the following sites for info on backcountry riding:<div align="center"><table width="810" cellpadding="02" cellspacing="02"><tr><td><UL><LI><a href="http://www.splitboard.com/" target="http://www.splitboard.com/">Splitboard.com</a></LI> <LI><a href="http://www.couloirmag.com/" target="http://www.couloirmag.com/">Couloir magazine</a></LI><LI><a href="http://geosurvey.state.co.us/avalanche/" target="http://geosurvey.state.co.us/avalanche/">CAIC</a> in addition to CO has links to avalanche forecasting in your area.</LI> <LI><a href="http://www.backcountrymagazine.com/" target="http://www.backcountrymagazine.com/">Backountry Magazine</a> will be enhancing their snowboarding coverage with a 'snowboard annual' next season.</LI><LI>And while high bivouacs are not without their charm, staying at the<a href="http://www.huts.org/" target="http://www.huts.org/">10th Mountain Hut system</a> is downright luxurious (many have wood-fired saunas). If you're busting routes in Colorado, I highly recommend a hut trip. The site has links to other hut systems in other regions. </LI> <LI>And if you haven't yet seen it, Chris Van Tilburg's <a href="http://print.google.com/print?id=b-_B1lkz4UQC&dq=backcountry+snowboarding&oi=print&pg=16&sig=5azmeVCADND0jbEWYZ7g3__hJog&prev=http://www.google.com/search%3Fhl%3Den%26ned%3D%26q%3Dbackcountry%2Bsnowboarding%26btnmeta%253Dsearch%253Dsearch%3DSearch%2Bthe%2BWeb" target="http://print.google.com/print?id=b-_B1lkz4UQC&dq=backcountry+snowboarding&oi=print&pg=16&sig=5azmeVCADND0jbEWYZ7g3__hJog&prev=http://www.google.com/search%3Fhl%3Den%26ned%3D%26q%3Dbackcountry%2Bsnowboarding%26btnmeta%253Dsearch%253Dsearch%3DSearch%2Bthe%2BWeb">Backcountry Snowboarding</a> is a comprehensive guide to backcountry riding. </LI></UL></td> <td><img src="http://tinypic.com/54xbq1" alt="Janet's Cabin, near Copper Mountain, CO"></td> </tr><TR><TD><img src="http://tinypic.com/54xevc" alt="Backcountry hiking above Treble Cone, Wanaka, NZ"></TD><TD><img src="http://tinypic.com/54xf9e" alt="NZ Backcountry"></TD></TR></table></div><p></p>Hope this helps. Best wishes for healthy, happy, and safe backcountry adventures. <p></p>Cheers,<br> COLDrider

Went from riding narrow waist width boards (18cm) to wider ones (19.5-21cm). Allows me to ride slightly lower stance angles.

I wonder how many other areas have always welcomed riders?

Image is of Bruce Sato. Boots are rossi snowboard boots. Image is of Tom Tuttle and Bruce Sato.Don't know the first guy.

where the snow <i>is</i>. <img src="http://tinypic.com/29v2pe" alt="Treble Cone, NZ"> There's always snow somewhere!

Hi Scott,Glad to hear of your ongoing progress on the slopes. While I know the sensation of carving feels like you are getting the board more on edge, I think you can skid OR carve with the exact same edge angles (after all, you still need to tilt the board on edge to skid). IMO, the difference between skidding and carving is that when you carve the board is always pointed in exactly the same direction as it is traveling. I think developing the accuracy in steering movements (the ones you use to guide the tail in the exact same path as the tip) is the most productive way to start ripping arcs on a snowboard. Mi dos centavos.

I rode Keystone last week and the riding was very good. Although it was a vacation week, I still did not have any problems finding room to rip arcs (on a slalom deck). Spring Dipper, Flying Dutchman, Frenchman, Wild Irishman, Paymaster, are all good frontside cruisers. Go Devil is a good secret steep groomer stash: it's on the far side of Area 51, Keystone's terrain park. Because you have to ride through the top of the park to get to it, no one's ever on it. Ever. Another good stash is Diamond Back, which is an excellent alternative to Mozart when riding back to N. Peak/Outback: it's steeper and far less crowded. Great carving when it's groomed and the sun has been working it! Porcupine is another sweet carve stash in the Outback when it has been groomed. <img src="http://tinypic.com/1zgaw6"> Good powder stashes, too.

I've a pair of 29.5 Oxygen Proton boots.

You might try image>adjustments>curves for each separate layer.

Marco Olm works at snowmass. First-rate instructor and fun to ride with!!!

I like the line. Not to be picky, but shouldn't the edge change be to the downhill side of the preceding track?

Frugal New-Englander that I am, I also 'crayon' the wax on to the base of the board, and then iron with my regular waxing iron. It seems to provide enough wax to penetrate the base, but limits excess, and waste. I've never heard of the <I>chiffon J</I> method before. What's the benefit of using the rag? Thanks, COLDrider

The code <I>is</I> on the napkins at the Colorado resorts I ride (Copper, Breck, A-Basin, Keystone, Vail, Beaver Creek). It's also on lift tickets. I think Safe skiing/riding is law in Colorado, where violators are subject to prosecution, fines, and imprisonment, but people still get hit--and hurt--here. I always look both ways before heading across the hill.I think you're right: a heightened awareness--and practice--of the code would benefit everyone. I also think that many people on the hill don't realize it if they're just a bit out of control: most times they can get down the slopes without having to stop or turn suddenly, and with accuracy. I think more than a few are outdriving their headlights.

I've a setup that might work for you: <B>Burton Speed 168</B>--used four runs and in excellent condition. <B>Burton Race Plates</B> and all mounting hardware in great condition. <B>Oxygen Proton Boots size 12</B>--used one run and in new condition. Whole package: $575 plus shipping. Pics of boots are in a separate listing (Oxygen Proton boots size 29.5)

Up for sale is a pair of Oxygen Proton Boots size 29.5. They are in new condition (used for exactly one run). A bit too small for me--but great boots and good value to someone. <img src="http://tinypic.com/161ba8"> This high-performance four-buckle boot features:<UL><LI>Rugged buckles with micro-adjust</LI> <LI>Cuff cant adjust</LI> <LI>Heel-lift adjust</LI> <LI>Multi-position forward lean adjust w/ 'ride/walk' mode</LI> <LI>Forward flex adjust</LI> <LI>Big, beefy powerstrap for precise fit and instant energy transmission!</LI></UL><img src="http://tinypic.com/161bbo"> $225 plus shipping These boots are new and are a great buy. You'll be stoked and will enjoy many years of high performance riding in them!

My US shoe size is Men's 11. The Proton has a great liner, well-made, warm, and sturdy, but it is not thermomoldable. As you know, you can pick up an OEM T-flex if thermos are your preference. If it's the correct shell size, it should fit, but you may still want to work with a skilled bootfitter to get a custom fit to achieve the highest levels of performance. And, if your size 12 feet still do not fit in the boot. you can return 'em and pay only the shipping. But I think they'll fit. $175 US plus shipping from Vail, Colorado will make it happen. I'm sure you'll find them to be excellent boots and for a great price. Look forward to many seasons of hard-chargin' riding in them! If you are interested, we can work out payment through Paypal or money order. Paypal is an easy and secure way to make cash payments over the web. I've never had any problems using it for buying or selling items online. Let me know, and best wishes for deep powder! <img src="http://tinypic.com/olf5s">