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I would say the 172 based on your details. But both will be fine. Have you ever tried any longer boards before? I have ridden a beamer and it is a good board but you should be much happier on a silberfeil. The edge hold is much much better. Hey JTslalom where you up on tuesday? I have been watching out for you and JP1 but no luck. I havent seen Erik either. Later Mike

monoskier, hence the poles. Still a funny picture though

That explains it! I am a goofy footer and I am sure the board was a regular. I remeber that I was having a hard time on the board but I am not sure if it was inexperience or the fact the board flexed like a 2x4 or a combination of the three. sorry to hear about your knee.

sweet! I won the ebay auction for the sportube for 103.50 I have to work the guy on the shipping! thanks for the input everyone. Thanks Pat for posting the link. MC

I am on it now using 56K at my girlfriends and the site loads nicely. Well designed site I must say! Maybe I should clear the cache just to make sure. MC

I have ridden it. I used to work for a shop that sold apocalypse boards. I vaguely recall that it was stiff for its length and construction looked a bit suspect. Overall I was not to impressed but I may have been a bit too much of a newbie to really appreciate it. I am contemplating going up this weekend calling around for hotels at Okemo. Please post your opinion on how it rides. I do remeber it was hard to tune and grind though with that base! :)

It looks like three votes for the 2 pair sporttube. Thanks for the links and advice. It looks solid enough and I like the idea of a hard plastic case instead of soft cordura. I measured my widest board and its 23 cm I also like the fact that the length is adjustable up to 207 cm. If you put 2/3 boards in the 2 pair sport tube will they fit together well? thanks again MC

What kind of board bag is everyone using? I need one that is suitable for Air travel and will hold a few carving boards and binders up to 190 cm. I found a few like the burton wheelie 180 but it is probably too small and other offerings from dakine. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance MC

Who is Starting Gate? Are they boot fitters over near Bend? I am trying to find a source for Head boots. Have you had any luck? I Noticed Fin is sold out in 27.5 I have yet to try Head boots but I really disike the buckle system on the raichle's and the cant mechanism. I am looking for a medium to stiff flex.

Sounds like a good time. I can only come on sat/sun I will try and get the check out today. Mike

"I have 2 in the stable now, a 188 PR and a 172 AM. I ride my AM 90% of the time now and am pondering selling my PR but I am torn, because once it is gone, I will probably never get another one. The 10% of the time I am on my PR I remind myself why I should keep it." I have been debating if I should get a PR. I have a 177 AM and the thing rocks. I can only imagine how the PR will hold. I have never had the pleasure to ride a PR so I cannot say. At least I am on the list for next year :)

D sub Are you still looking fo a 27 mondo in the Head Stratus? I am looking for a pair as well preferbly 27.5

Its nice to know there are others out there with the same problem. I purchased one of the same boards on ebay and put it on my wall. I will have to take it for a spin sometime after your comments. I want to join carvers anonymous. Now back to work so I can buy more!

JP1 I was up yesterday must have missed you. I did see four alpine boards in the same area though a record! Later Mike

I agree with your point that people travel at higher speeds and a potential collision could be more serious. But I think overall locals are familiar with carving and the way carvers move combined with smaller crowds and lots of space. Maybe one should be weary when the tourons invade during peak holidays like Xmas, MLK and Presidents day weekend. I logged more than 600 days in 5 seasons of carving at SV and never had a collison. In Jersey in 10 days on the mountain I have been hit twice. Bad luck? Maybe. I hope you were not injured.

I actually dance more like this.

I will be there march 5,6,7,8 getting as much vert as possible. I am sure we can coax carve dog out for a few turns as long as his back is ok. I heard conditions are spring like with warmer temps and no new snow for a month or so. Mike

Interesting stuff...I didnt agree with the microsoft anology but he made some good points.

Yep Their Symbol is: SBL haha

Erik So you dont have a board? What happened to your donek? If you sold it that blows. I have a couple of oxygen 170's that you can use until you can get a replacement (repair). I have seen some guys do some amazing edge repairs but looking at the photos I think you are looking for a miracle worker. I hate to keep bad mouthing Mtn creek. But it has seemed better since they opened up the rest of the mtn. Let me know Mike

Erik Sorry to hear the news I know you have been waiting for that thing for a while. I was looking forward to seeing you up there again on your new madd. Supringsingly it was uncrowded yesterday in the am and conditions were ok.

What weight range is it designed for? Would you take cash instead? If so how much?

by the way 275$ is a fair price for a very well constructed board. Just my 2 cents worth. Out of all of the boards in my supply all are convex or concave. My new coiler is the only flat board I own.

Hey jerry I just got a new coiler AM 177 for me (210) lbs and its stiff. I have yet to make it break free (very damp). I cant wait until I get my race board from bruce. Dont forget I am coming over in two weeks. Hows your back? Later MC

I will take one if they are still available. Thanks MC mike christensen 11 martin st. bloomfield, nj 07003