Jack M

I don't know, and I doubt this is documented. But I wonder who was the first person to carve a snowboard consistently and teach the technique to others. What do you think? Or, who do you think was the first to popularize carving?

They had Fin proof read it. (woops, was that out loud?)

Heh, you got me there Dave. Actually our 2nd baby has been a piece o' cake. The first one had major digestive issues, but is fine now. That t-shirt just cracks me up. http://home.maine.rr.com/jjtd/uploaded_images/bro_n_sis1-703388.jpg oh, to follow up on that Tequila thread, I've decided that Herradura Reposado is probably the best value for making margaritas. Nice flavor, decent smoothness, reasonable price. Better than Cuervo Tradicional for the same cost.

Actually, this is my current favorite t-shirt, I gotta get me one o' these.

I'll send you a pic of my PJ if you need a better image! Now can you make one that says "I Hate Country Music"?

http://bomberonline.com//articles/setup.cfm

http://bomberonline.com/articles/how_to_buy_snowboard.cfm http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=3 mondopoint boot size = foot length in centimeters

if asyms worked as well as syms you would see a few pros racing on them. they can ride whatever they want, not just what is available for retail. how many pros race on asyms? oh yeah... zero.

I don't hate them, I just think they're obsolete as far as riding ability goes. They're kind of like 8-track tapes. Can you listen to music on them? Yes. Were they good in their day? Yes. Can they still be used? Yes. Can you still get them? Sort of. Will a 15 year old 8-track sound as good as a brand new CD? No. What I do really dislike is people advising new carvers to go ahead and use asyms because hey, it's all good. It isn't. They have to be used with a different technique, so why should a new carver have to learn one technique only to find they have to unlearn it when they buy their next board? Dumb. I don't know if you're a new carver, I'm just saying that's the thing I hate about asyms.

I still have mine, I rode it for 3 solid years as my only board. It was a great board in its day despite the stubby nose's tendancy to auger in and launch me over the handlebars. However, you would be ruining a collector's item if you t-nutted it to mount modern bindings. Also, it's asym, and there's really not much point to learning how to ride an asym anymore. They're basically obsolete.

If you're considering those boards you'd be remiss to not include Prior, Donek, and Madd in your research. Good luck!

outsider - it's clear to me now!! Can't beat the employee discount. Wow, I didn't know Nitro was made by Volkl. Winterstick is made in Maine, has been for a number of years now. They're not too far from my house.

Van Halen rules.

ahem - 1% thank you very much. No, I've got no attitude, I'd just rather scratch the back of the people who are scratching mine. Of course, and Donek, Prior, and Madd make boards to do that. F2, Volkl, and Nidecker too.

I highly doubt that would be the case. Umm, they support what we do...?

I know nothing about Nitro, but I can't imagine why a carver (especially one active here) buying a soft set up would not be looking at Donek, Prior, or Madd? Derf, the "partial cap" you describe is a manufacturing shortcut. It's easier and cheaper to make a board like that. Probably doesn't negatively affect the ride, but it's not a performance enhancing feature.

http://www.catek.com/freeride.htm

Is this chick "from the Niagra Falls area"? Hmmm?? Regardless..... nice talent.

The 748 is one of my top lust bikes. It's good for you to be cautious in the corners - tires don't have as much grip when they're cold (I found out the hard way) and in this cold weather they probably never get up to optimum temp.

The "sad boy" graphics on the 180 are actually clear, it's very cool. The boy is the only thing covering the view of the core on the nose, and there is a Madd flower/oval on the tail, but otherwise you're looking at that beautiful v-lam. I was just out in the shed fondling mine. Err, the board, that is.

Ike, it's always great to hear the stoke coming from the younger crowd. I'm sure this season is going to be a big one for you. Scorpio's Rossi is a good deal if the board is in good shape. Be sure to check out our Welcome Center for some info on getting started. Good luck!

ever notice my sig? :) feel free to post any questions

Bob and Phil are on to something!! In the end, I probably would wear the Burton shirt, because on me I would mean it! As for Alden's outfit, I'd wear that too. I actually had the same outfit but the green version of the jacket and purple pants. Safari headband, and purple-lensed Oakley Frogskins. Wish I still had it all, but my then g.f. borrowed the jacket and ripped it. Beeatch!

Nope, it's a 1989 Safari Comp I. 160cm long, iirc.

It's just another small part of the whole about-face Burton has done with alpine. If they don't want to be involved with it, fine, but there's no need for them to poke fun at it. This reminds me of the press release they issued a few years ago smugly advising resorts to remove all alpine images from their marketing materials. If it was really a nod to us, they would have used a current image. However I suppose the meaning of the shirt can be determined by the wearer. Worn by one of us, it can be sincere. Worn by a 15 year old park rat, it's a lampoon. What bothers me is that it can be worn either way. Not that it <i>really</i> matters.