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  2. Skwal Riders General Discussion

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    Mikel45, yes I plan on being there for sure! Stratton is a great to ride and I have never been to an ECES, only SES...

    I haven't really been advertising this, maybe I have :D but, I am planning on making my own boards this year. I estimate I am like 85% of the way there until I can put my first board in the press.

    My buddy was also talking up a trip to Mt. Tremblant...I'll let you know if that ever takes shape...

    I had a look at your web site...that is cool ACE! can I promote your upcoming new brand (skwal and snowboards) in Europe?

    Obi One

  3. Skwal Riders General Discussion

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    Posted

    Would be interested in both the XRace 183 and PHK bindings - only wish there was a North American supplier.

    SkwalUSA recognizes a niche market.

    drop an email to both MPride (for the xrace 183) and to PHK bindings...see what they suggest you for shipping and prices overall...tell them that Obi One suggeted the thing.

    The producer of xraces (Martin Christoffel) as well as Fulvio Tosco, PHK bindings producer, are good friends of mine.

  4. Skwal Riders General Discussion

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    Hi all,

    Just acquired a Lacroix SK200 with seabright bindings. The bindings themselves seem bullet-proof, though heavy. They are attached to board with non-standard pattern with 6 screws, my options for alternative set-up seems limited. Any thoughts on the seabrights? Or the Lacroix in general. Thanks in advance.

    M.

    For those interested:

    Skwals and equipment from the major skwal producers worldwide on behalf of the European Skwal Association:

    Mpride

    Oxess

    Lagriffe

    Lacroix

    R.A.D.

    http://shop.skwal.eu/index.php

    dedicated skwal bindings here from PhK (Italy):

    the model PHK SKW F12 has been designed by pro skwal racers of the european skwal cup...I garantee : )

    http://phksnow.com/uk/skwa_uk.html

  15. Peter's clip

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    Very interesting!! Thanks for the link. Looks like you are the Skwal guru.

    Hi Gcarve,

    every one is a guru to some extent...:ices_ange

    jokes apart ...give it a try next year, and possibly with some skwal expert if not Zanci (no offence of course) would say that ECing looks better hahhaha....

  16. Peter's clip

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    Incredible! That is some mad skill going on to ride those boards! I'd probably kill myself on the first run on one of those! :o

    no you will not... if you know how to turn with a bike...you're half way to ride a skwal (this is the name of those boards...read the thread in bomber forum "skwal riders"...

    simply read this if you fancy some knowledge about the technique...

    http://www.skwalclubitalia.it/English%20Tecnica-Skwal%20ADVANCED%20OK.pdf

    keep in touch

    Obi One

  18. Skwal Riders General Discussion

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    I knom, I know, arms flying, upper boddy inclination...

    On the heel side I tend to have counter-rotation, in lot of turns...

    .

    yes! your pics sequence are important!! and informative...to avoid counter-rotation (either heel or toe side) think "motorbike turns"...think where are the arms when you turn with a street-motorbike...think about your body posture while turning with a bike...and counter rotation will progressively disappear...also, "charge" the skwal nose before your turn is completed...this will prevent counter rotation as well...

    here are some of my pics about the arms positioning in the "lead" and

    "disengagement" phases of skwal turns.

    200396_153012211427113_100001550056310_303618_5290881_n.jpg

    190474_153012184760449_100001550056310_303617_1865738_n.jpg

    198342_153012161427118_100001550056310_303616_3980876_n.jpg

    190498_153012141427120_100001550056310_303615_3810716_n.jpg

    Also check out this clip and verify how I "exit" (or disengage) all turns...every time my right arm is not symmetrical with the left one...I loose balance and make errors...

    Obi One

  19. Skwal Riders General Discussion

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    Posted

    Thanks for the kind words, guys!

    Yeah, the pics are clipped from 2 clips. However, my riding is so grotesque at this stage, that I'll rather show only the few momments of glory ;)

    BlueB,

    the way you disengage (exit) the turns in the pictures shows that your weight is in the back...and the dynamics of it is clear by the pressure of the tail and the forward part of your skwal going up with no contact with the snow...good...most of the time you keep your arms simmetrical ...(except a single picture where you did not lined up)....arms are pushed forward...et the end of the turns...good. I just need a picture of the way you "engage" the next turn. In fact, one of the most diffcult processes is to move from your backward position (in the end of the turn) to enter the next turn...if you do it nicely ...well...then Zarkod is totally right ;)...and you might need to think to test and ride a modern skwal...but keep the easy jungle :ices_ange...

    if you are interested go to skwal zone web site and check out the info about technique...you are on the right track...

    also if you like go to my site "skwal club italia" and download this http://www.skwalclubitalia.it/English%20Tecnica-Skwal%20ADVANCED%20OK.pdf

    PS - send around the clips! c'mon! we, skwalers, need more evidence!!!!

  20. Skwal Riders General Discussion

    in Skwal

    Posted

    I'm sure it's a "Burton Alp" of Skwals. Yet, Alp has very important rolle in alpine - it's great for learning, then it serves as ok all-mountain board later...

    I was actually impressed that Jungle wasn't too upset by choppy conditions I rode it in. It plowed through happily and didn't bounce around.

    .

    I like the last picture, really cool... other skwal pictures around? or clips obviously?

    obi one

  21. Skwal Riders General Discussion

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    Posted

    You are right!

    I tried my friend's Xennon skis today (soft titanal/carbon recreational carver). However, I was in my Dalbellos, softened and BTSed for snbowbaording. While they worked great on the flatter runs and slow speed, I was all over the place on stepper and choppier... I even got worried that I might tweek the ankles.

    ______

    On the side note, reading this thread, I got inspired to pull my Easy Jungle from storage and take it for a spin after 2 or 3 years. What a hoot!

    I pretty much forgot how to set it and ride it and it took couple of runs... I changed binding setup every few runs. I established that it could be ridden in about 3 distinct techniques:

    - Wider stance, small angle in front, splay at the back, bindings somewhat forward of the sweet spot, led to a "snowboardish" type of ride. Efficient, yet unconfortable for the rear hip and groin.

    - Narrower stance, 90 front, 85 back, knee behind the knee, ahead of sweet spot, was pretty usable and didn't feel like a snowboard. Still some discomfort in the rear groin.

    - Narrower stance, 90 front, 90 back, rear knee to the side of the front knee, on the sweet spot, didn't lead to any discomfort, pretty efficient (but I need to explore it more). Felt a bit like, ummm, skiing.

    Some funny comments from people in the lift lines... See the "Heard in..." thread.

    Stepping back onto a (wider) snowboard right afer, was a bit commical - I almost killed myself. It took me almost 2 runs to "relearn" the alpine.

    Anyhow, it was fun, I'll ride it more often next year, I promisse :D

    BlueB,

    thanks for sharing your skwal tests and trials with different set-ups...very interesting indeed!...If I might add a comment is to try some modern skwals next year...do not care about brands or types...if you get a chance try some modern ones and compare with your Easy Jungle...you will be surprised "positively", I suppose.

    Obi One

    PS-this thread has hit on something very good...hope this trend would increase next year....

  22. Skwal Riders General Discussion

    in Skwal

    Posted

    It may all depend on boots' setup as well. Some time ago you mentioned that you prefer stiff boots, and I ride my Raichles with ACSS spring system.

    [Yoda] The softer flex the boot is, the more tollerant to the lifts it becomes, perhaps? [/Yoda] :D

    think about water monoski...they do not use lifts because they use very soft boots...the harder the boot ... the more difficult is to play with the lifts...

    I am experimenting ski boots and a complete step-in set up (i.e., step-in system front and back of the foot ... :ices_ange similar to the old burton 4x4 binding.....)

    obi one

  23. Skwal Riders General Discussion

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    Posted

    Thanks, that is what I heard. On the other hand, on my SK200 I have 3deg front and back and all is comfortable.

    I fabricated a wedge like the one here: http://www.phksnow.com/uk/skwa_uk.html (I believe it's you, isn't it?) but in 3deg flavour, I made it from polyethylene. If this technology proves itself, I will post how I did that. I like doing things myself...

    yeah it's me ....

    cool for 3deg both front and back or even less (have you ever tried flat?) flat will make you feel more "direct" on the skwal as far as the front boot has a certain degree of freedom to flex the calf backwards. If not, you feel to be constatly pushed (your weight I mean) forwards too much...

    In any case,...the riding feel will tell your body if you are too radical or not, too extreme or not...

  24. Skwal Riders General Discussion

    in Skwal

    Posted

    Downloading the video... cannot wait!

    BTW What is the common knowledge on heel/toe lift? I am using 3deg both feet, but I have been thinking of changing to 6 deg (both), but that means that I have to fabricate the wedges myself.

    Obi One, have you experimented with this? Is 3deg toe front and 6deg heel back beneficial in any way?

    Hi Sebastian

    Common knowledge on heel/toe list is 6 deg (both). Ace is right, go to bomber and buy them there, or go to PHK (http://www.phksnow.com/uk/home_uk.html based in Italy) and buy them there saying to Fulvio that Obio One suggested you this...he is a good friend of mine...

    all experimentations with deg toe and heel are the proof that nothing is written on stone...except the 0 deg angles for the front foot :ices_ange

    obi one

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