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Deadshred

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  1. Just got mine! This is even better than the first.(IMO) I heard some commenting on the price. If it was cheap, it would be just like any other publication. It's even better quality than "Surfer's Journal". Which is expensive compared to other mags. Thanks again Alex, and all the contributors to "our" magazine.:)

  2. I am not interested in running gates. When I e-mailed them I expressed that. I was told that they cater to freeriding also. Where you told the same thing? I don't want the focus to be on gates at all. (although I'm betting that any and all technique advise can help) I don't know of any other carve camps. Does anyone?

  3. Has anyone been to a "Snow Performance" carve camp at "Sun Peaks"? Was it good? Looking for a few days of Instructor input. An hour here, an hour there is ok, but to have someone all day for several days I think would be much better. What are the conditions like in B.C.? I've never been out of the U.S. boarding. Thanks!!!!

  4. The Oxygen may be a better board. But may not be better to start on. Where do you ride? What snow conditions are you looking to ride on? An AMboard may give you a little more snow condition options. But than again I've seen good riders on "race" boards going all over too. A lot is going to depend on your riding progress. I feel boots are the most important part of the puzzle. Uncomfortable feet will lead to a frustrating start. Weigh in cost when starting. If you find alpine is not for you. you won't be in too deep. Good Luck with whatever you go with!!!

  5. Hi Rob, I'm currently selling a Burton Alp 164. for $75.+shipping. The board is in great shape 8.5/10. I can e-mail you pics. It is a great board for begining on. Not too stiff. Closer to an "all Mountain" board with a waist of 21.5 than a "race" board. You can run a little lower angles to make the transition from "softies" to hardboots easier. If you decide down the line that "Alpine" is not for you, your not into it too deep cost wise. Let me know.

    P.S. welcome!!!!

  6. I have a Burton Alp164 for sale. 8.5-9/10 condition fun board, not too stiff. Great beginner board. Plenty of camber, never had a base grind. Very few nicks/scrapes on top or bottom. Has a clear stomp pad Length 164 waist =21.5mm not sure of other specs ie scr etc... $75. + shipping U.S. only. Having a real hard time posting pictures here. I tried the "FAQ Help" but unable to get it to work. I can e-mail pics to you. will con't. to try sorry.

  7. Thank you to Fin, Michelle, Sean, Bruce, Jeorg, Jaysey Jay, Geoff, Jack, Todd and anyone else that had anything to do with this years ECES!!!!! There is a heartbeat in alpine riding in 2012. Hope to see you all at the SES in Aspen next year.

  8. Does the Mnt.that is hosting the SES do anything different with grooming that week? My experience out west is that after any fresh snow there is less grooming. I completely understand this. Just wondering if more grooming takes place (fresh snow or not) during the week of the SES than normal weeks?

  9. Hey thanks for the replys, I weigh 190lbs. 5'8" tall . I've tried several different binding angles. From tame to extreme, all to no avail. I'm sure my lack of technique is part of the problem. I find myself standing tall(straight legged) towards the end of my turns. I'm not sure if my shoulders should be square to the fall line or not. When I board with soft boots, these nuances don't seem as important! I've never really been shown the proper way of carving a turn. I heard the reviews of the Swoard, and everyone said that it was so easy to initiate turns, carve, edge hold etc... I usually ride fairly groomed trails. Not always super wide+crowded at times. I sometimes need to navigate traffic. I would love to take a"good hard boot" lesson. I live in the New York area. Thanks again...Marty

  10. I have been riding alpine for a short time now. I currently ride a Burton Alp 164cm. I don't know if its me or the board, but I just cant get it to hold a carve in turns. It feels like its going to just skid out from underneath me. I was thinking of getting a longer board, maybe a 168-171. I read a lot of good things about "Swoard" boards and "Donek" Freecarve boards. If money wasnt' an issue, which it is, which board would be easier to lay out carves with/ more versatile/better all around board???? Thanks...

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