bgarfield

FYI, did a LOT of searching and got some great deals, still came up at just over $150 total for board/bindings/boots. I paid $40 for a board, $40 for boots, and $40 for bindings, but then add separate shipping in for everything. Good luck though, just got the above for both my 11 and 13yr olds. Brian

I'm all set now, thanks everyone.

Sounds good, waiting for your email. Brian

Dibs on the Lowas. Have to re-measure my son's foot size, but I think these would be perfect. Please email me at bgarfield at gmail dot com if you'd like to arrange the sale. I'm in Maryland. Brian

Not to drag this on any further is a for sale thread, but my experience, particularly with older boards, is that it runs the gamut of how they're measured and how they're named. I've seen boards where the size is actually indicated in the serial number, as this one MAY be. But I've also seen boards that are measured by the length standing on end and others that are actually measured with the tape curving along the nose (denoting a longer length). So, I'm not sure you could argue about this stuff...just call it a lower 160's board as most are never gonna feel the 2cm anyway Brian

How much? Pictures? You can message me at bgarfield at gmail dot com. (Wineguru, sent email from here earlier) Thanks! Brian

Looking to setup a race/carving board for my 12yr old son. He's got bigger feet for his age, and this won't be used until next year. Guesstimating about 5'1", 105lbs, size 8.5 foot. The great news is that although he'll grow out of it, my younger son will be able to use it, and my wife is almost the exact size above, so she could use it down the road. So, I'm thinking a 140-150cm board is where I'm looking. Trying to do it all on the cheap, so don't bother with nice new stuff, just older decent shape. Any thoughts or stuff to sell, let me know. Thanks, Brian

Thanks guys. I simply ask because I'm looking at a set of Burton's that have 4x4's included, and I have 3-D's from a set of Burton soft boot bindings. Thanks, Brian

If I buy a set of Burton plates that come with a 4x4 disc, can I swap in the plastic 3-D from a soft boot binding? Or are the hard boot discs specific and/or metal? Brian

Anyone else use a Carveboard? I've had one for awhile as gift from my brother. It's great to ride, I just don't always feel like hiking the hills, it's plenty of a workout on the legs just going downhill. www.carveusa.com I need to find some hills nearby and someone else to ride with, in Maryland. Brian

For those that were actually interested, I wanted to update on my board. It was sent to me in Steamboat, rode it the first day in some powder (no groomers at all). It was great in the shallow stuff, but I couldn't keep the nose up in the deep stuff, which didn't bother me because I didn't have it built as a powder board, just a few features to help it float. I gave it to a ski valet for the night and they dropped it and broke the sidewall! I sent pictures to Sean and he told me not to ride it anymore and I immediately shipped it back to him to which he repaired it for free (ski valet was denying fault, but did give me a rental). Unfortunately, the timing of shipping and Sean's availability took it out of my hands for a couple of weeks. When I got it back, I got to really put it to the test, albeit on the lame hills close to me in MD/PA. The thing is a friggin rocket and holds an edge unbelievably. I used to race and run hard boots as well, and this board with softies and Burton FS bindings is practically the same. Low carves are no problem and I've never been so confident on low heel turns in softies. Anyhow, I wanted to update and express how happy I am with the board. I've decided to buy a 2011 Burton Malolo (got a great deal) for the powder days, but I'm still laying out low carves, regular and switch, and blasting big airs (even in the park ) with the Donek.

Awesome! I remember that issue! I didn't personally get the mag, but of course, my mother was aware of anything she could find that involved snowboarding since it was so "new". Brian

Hmm... maybe it was a location thing, because every CK board owner I knew in the Mid Atlantic at the time had the white high backs, which had orange/red writing, orange/red buckles, and matched the board just right. Here's a pic with me and mine. The guy next to me has one of the following years with the three strap. Brian

The original bindings of that year ('89-'90 season) were white highbacks. It appears these are the next year's bindings, when the board was purple and black. This board was the one of the first that started getting a "twin tip" like shape (not THE first). Yes, these models said Mystery on them, but the black one (which Craig rides in the early "Snow Rules" video was still acquired by a small amount of early adopters as I recall. Yes, the value is simply what somebody is willing to pay. I went looking for my original Burton Safari that I used to race on and found one for $350! I was patient and within a few months, bought one for $50 (and the seller had gotten it for $25 but wasn't doing anything with it and I had no trouble paying him an extra $25). As you can see from my avatar, this was the board I had before I started riding for Morrow and sold all my Burton stuff (hasty move). I'd rather purchase one with the original bindings, and I wouldn't spend a fortune on it, but let me know if you can't get rid of it. Brian Brian

Curious where these ended up? Still have them? Brian