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Posts posted by Comapedrosa
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Hi, the boots went to a member here
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@barryj, Smooth Rides say they’re now with BlueZoneSports and at a location closer to you Squaw exit… do you know anything about this. Still recommended?
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6 hours ago, barryj said:
Hey Coma, I'm back at Squaw this year so yeah if your just talking just a wax and sharpen edges in Truckee I've had my boards at Tahoe Sports Hub and Arbor Board House...............no problems.
If you need edge angles changed and or base grind or razor sharp ceramic sharpening I go to Smooth Rides on the far side of town out past the rec. center going to towards Sierraville.
You seen the forecast? Edges aren't going to do you much good with the predicted 80+ inches were supposed to get from Tues. 21- Tues.27th!
Powdaaa Baby! Your gonna need to get ya a Demo Moss Snowstick from the Tahoe Sports Hub to ride out this storm!!
Awesome, we must meet up!! Thanks for the good data points!
And yeah, neither snow nor edges are the pb right now. Only wondering if all the tourists are going to make it tough to drive up right after xmas (my current plan).
3 hours ago, Ladia said:I don’t think my best tuning guy Soren is working anymore, I think he went back to Romania. I took board a couple time to Start House at Truckee. They did good job but pretty expensive, but I got spoiled with Soren. Once I left board at Granite Chief and I was not happy.
Good advice! will put Start House on the list. Thank you
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Hi wise folk, I need to get my board(s) ready for this season, and was wondering if you could recommend someone good and experienced with carving boards in North Lake Tahoe (around Squaw/Palisades, Northstar... Truckee).
Thank you!!!
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Hi, selling the totally new (never even tried on) Mountain-Slope .951 World Cup 120 in Mondo 28.5 (2020-2021 season). I had them shipped directly from Mountain Slope at the beginning of the season. Decided that I’d stick to my fitted UPZ...
The box is in exactly the state it came in: original box, stickers, instruction sheet, extra pair of zeppa. Not a scratch and of course liners not thermoformed since I’ve never even put them on.
Asking $845 OBO (I paid €876.48 !!). Shipping in the US included. I’m in CA. Will hand-deliver in Truckee, CA
Happy to answer any questions,
CP
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Just that... snow blues...
do you also suffer from it?
lately I’ve been incessantly rummaging around here. Maybe it’s too much sun. Or because they’ve robbed us of the end of the season...
can’t wait for the pow
even just bought new boots!?!?!!!!
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15 hours ago, Jack M said:
Welcome to the club, @Comapedrosa. IMO it is THE board. Also IMO, the ultimate plate for it is the Apex X-plate. But it's not required.
@Jack M, some make it sound like the Apex X is old, out of production and way obsolete . I know that you tried and didn’t like the Allflex in this board. Before I commit to this “older” plate, how should I think about the Apex X? Is it still in use? What’s different about it?
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2 hours ago, Mr.E said:
Like what you have? RC12
Like what you have, but want more forward flex? EC12
Want a narrower fit through the forefoot and a stiffer lateral flex? .951
The .951 seem to have become quite popular. Do you know why? I’m what are they “better” than others, eg to UPZs?
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40 minutes ago, lonbordin said:
It looks like the tongue has issues... You know those are replaceable?
Losing screws left and right... (and retightening every evening)
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Ok, this is one of these “what should I buy” posts... my beloved and perfectly fitted () UPZ RC10 have seriously self-destructed (see latest fix below)... so now what should I get??
I’m seeing a lot of photos of racers with the (pretty new) Mountain Slope .951
Then there’s of course the simple replacement by the current model - UPZ RC12
and the new co-development with the EC/Swoard folks: the EC12
(there’s also UPZ’s own, slightly different version of this, the UPZ XC12...)
I need help! What are your experiences or thoughts on these?
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This board is the tits!! It is absolutely mind-bogglingly AWESOME!
Had a chance to ride the Alpine 168 I got from Ivan for a few days in great conditions at Northstar, Lake Tahoe, CA.
As @Jack M, @skidad62, @daveo,@barryj and others all wrote, it’s a 10/10!!!! Telepathic initiation, great at holding the carve (did not default to exit the turn too quickly as a race board would), unbelievable edge hold, quick, sure, precise, gradual, nimble, incisive... never felt so secure. See, as a very mediocre snowboarder, I need all the help I can get. This felt like driving a McLaren on a smooth mountain road. OMG. Kids kept asking me why I was smiling at the end of every run.
No plate for now... but considering how great and sure-footed this felt, I now want to try one... (not clear at all which one)
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7 hours ago, Jack M said:
No he doesn't... . But I think he'll be getting more.
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Yup. He still has one more...
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Quick update on this old post: just ordered from Ivan, who was 30% cheaper all in, and was very responsive and knowledgeable.
Interestingly, he mentioned that Allflex will introduce a new free carving plate in December (and that VIST is developing some new ones too). Apparently Kessler will release a new plate in September/October (for 4x2 inserts)...
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On 5/22/2019 at 7:03 PM, Jack M said:
My 168 is my go-to board when it's icy and I want to keep speed down and get turns done in less space, so I like the flex. @Comapedrosa, if you find it too soft, I think you might have an easy time selling it here.
Impeccable logic - I like it!
Thanks for all the advice!
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7 hours ago, Jack M said:
The Apex is available in UPM, 4x4, or Allflex mount configurations.
Jack, if going with the Apex X plate, is there any reason to pick the Kessler with UPM over 4x4 inserts or vice-versa? (E.g., would UPM inserts provide better contact/less play/better longevity?)
thanks much!
CP
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Wow, looks like all I have left to do now is go ahead and dispose of my cash...
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On 5/17/2019 at 4:48 AM, Jack M said:
The K168 is really something special. It's a 10 without a plate, 11 with. I tested 4 plates this year for an article I'm going to write. I ended up keeping the Apex X-plate. If that's not in the budget the Donek AF is awesome too. Both give a nice increase in edge hold and comfort. The Apex is a bit more flexible so it allows a bit more pedaling and is more compliant. It's also lower to the board so once you get used to it it basically disappears. I entered the test fully biased to love the Allflex, but didn't like it at all on this board.
Jack, this is awesome info - thanks so much. A plate comparo on this very board is exactly what I needed.
what inserts? (I like my F2 Race Ti)
thank you!!!
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This is awesome info, both on sources, and on the Superconductor! I keep collecting them, which at this point is easier than working on my technique
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Ok, I think I absolutely need a new Kessler 168 for next season. What’s the best way to get it? Now? Later? In Switzerland? In the US or Canada? (I’m on the West Coast)
I do realize this is a luxury problem.
Merci for your help,
CP
PS: as I mentioned in a prior post, I’m also curious about the Thirst Superconductor, so feel free to wax about that...
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Board prep in Truckee/Northstar/Squaw?
in Carving Central
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Hi, reviving this thread. Are Start Haus and Blue Zone still the best places around Truckee to get my boards ready?