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  1. Buckhill 2019/20

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    On 1/8/2020 at 7:06 AM, bobble said:

    perhaps you'll reconsider after your back has healed and have strengthened your core?

    That's the goal eventually, but in the meantime I need to really work on that core. I'll probably end up with a softer setup when I get back. I might have to go with that trainer idea! Like you said and from everything I've read, a strong core is key.

  2. Buckhill 2019/20

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    Posted · Edited by Awesomo12000

    Hey all,

    I am wrapping up with snowboarding because of my back. My lower degenerative and bulging discs act up mainly when I carve. Went out 2 weekends ago and have been nearly incapacitated since then. This is the third time it has happened 😞 . I'm too young to wreck my back lol. Therefore, because you guys were the ones that taught me to carve (Bob!) I'm going to be selling my setup here first at a heavy discount before I go to the B/S/T. Items include: Donek Proteus 175cm (SC: 12 WW: 21 THIS BOARD RIPPPPS) which is minty with 1-2 seasons, TD3 Bomber Sidewinders (Yellow/Yellow) 1-2 seasons, and Deeluxe 325 W/Bomber BTS springs blue/blue (One season and molded once). Send me a PM.

    -Alex

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  4. The EPA and Regulating the Ski Wax Industry

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    My buddy works for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, I gotta have him give a reply here. He knows all about PFAS. From what I've heard, it's some nasty stuff. Here in MN, where a large 3M factory exists(ed?), a significant portion of a whole county showed positive for PFAS in their bloodstream. 3M said it's such low amounts and nothing to worry about, but what else would they say as of now.

     

  5. Growth in our sport?

    in Carving Central

    Posted · Edited by Awesomo12000

    Deeluxe's decision to put out hard/soft boot hybrids is a great step in the right direction. Many people around my age (23) that tried hardbooting stopped because of the learning curve, the gear is very unforgiving for a new learner. These new boots I think will give a bit more leeway and comfort with the benefit of plate bindings.

    edit: Also my gf wont try it because it "seems hard" and my friends wont even look at it because they can get a complete snowboard for $400.

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  8. Buck Hill 2018/19

    in Great Lakes

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    On 12/11/2018 at 1:16 PM, bobble said:

    12/11/18 noon

    <rant>everywhere I go I see atv tracks. I saw the owner taking a leisurely drive straight down the middle of the terrain park and sinking the tires into the semi decent cord. </rant>

     

    On 12/11/2018 at 4:08 PM, DonPablo said:

    The four wheeler tracks are all over hill, pretty blatant we dong give a F*$%

     

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  12. Buck Hill 2017/18

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    Posted · Edited by Awesomo12000

    On 7/18/2018 at 1:26 PM, Scuff said:

    iGot my Buck season pass for 2018-2019.  I WILL make it out more this season.

    Also - Remember to wear sunscreen.
     

    For real, wear that sunscreen. The dermatologist is about to remove some pre-melanoma next week. The weaknesses of being Irish. Trying to get out more this season too, although, I never see anyone because I'm usually out from 6PM till close.

     

     

    Did a lot of experimenting with binding and boot setup last winter. Came to the conclusion that loose boots are where it's at (for me) with the Track 325's. Seriously, I'm talking about the least amount of tension required to secure a good fit around your foot/calf area without heel lift. The combined absorption with the BTS and looser buckles of a softer boot made for a better ride, giving much deeper carves. I believe that a "looser" setup allows your body to contour more towards a flowy and progressive deep carve. 

    Pointed a handful of people towards bomber. One grom has been scoping out a freecarve setup. Hoping to see at least one new convert to the darkside of alpine next season.

  13. Craving for new board --- Donek MK? Proteus? 180, 175, 170?

    in Carving Central

    Posted · Edited by Awesomo12000

    I went from riding a 171 Metal FC to a 175 Proteus. Proteus absolutely shreds, very lively, and conquers the steeps. But, I'm only 22, and I noticed that the Proteus is physically much more demanding than the FC.  You really need to commit to every turn, but it does reward you for the effort you put in. If you don't want to press super hard into turns, I would actually recommend a Metal FC.

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  15. Buck Hill 2017/18

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    3 hours ago, bobble said:

    I thought about going last night but when I saw the webcam I didn't want to deal with snow guns.

    I'll be at Buck this Saturday but not in the morning... maybe around 11 am or later.

    Went last night, the snow was really good. It's awesome that carving is becoming a trend now because i saw about 3 kids on some directionals RIPPING,. One kid was nearly laying out some alpine carves.

    I might go out tomorrow but I need to get my boots refitted, I cant even enjoy riding right now lol. 

  16. Buck Hill 2016/17

    in Great Lakes

    Posted · Edited by Awesomo12000
    Forgot to add obligatory board p0rn

    Damn i feel like im missing all the stoke. Ended up getting back into hardboots. Boots are getting fitted friday, will be out saturday and sunday morning hopefully. 

    Found this too. prepare for your minds to be blown

    Edit:

    board porn: 175 Proteus

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  18. Donek Metal Razor 165cm

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    Posted · Edited by Awesomo12000

    I'm selling this Metal Razor Sean made with the intent to use with hardboots, from what I remember It has the same construction as a Metal FC. I used it for half a season when I got it 2 years ago. Still in great condition but there's a ding or two plus a few scratches on the topsheet. Edges are a tad rusted. Overall I'd say it'd get an easy 8.5/10.

    This is a super fun board, great for doing it all and laying down some deep carves.

    $700 OBO

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  19. Buck Hill 2015/16

    in Great Lakes

    Posted · Edited by Awesomo12000

     

    alex, that is devastating. 
     
    are you out in colorado now? if so, i hope you can get past your accident, rent some gear and enjoy the snow. 
     
    if your TD3s are undamaged you might want to hold onto them and use the Bomber Power Plates for your next softboot setup.

     

    I just got back. I have no idea, but even down to the cant disk got f'ed. I bought a pair of cheap burton bindings to mount onto a buds extra board. I was surprised at how a 15*/25* softboot setup ripped. Was almost able to get my ass down. I think some of those power plates and lowpro/stiff bindings and boots would be awesome. Donek flux maybe? Regardless, It was an awesome trip. The back country, tree, and dispensary runs made it well worth the loss.

  20. Buck Hill 2015/16

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    Well... I'm out for the season. Was traveling to Copper mountain and a few miles out of Denver... well... all I have to say is that our roof mounting failed... Both softboot and hardboot setups, boots, bindings, everything. My TD3's PIERCED through my burton. The deeluxes got mangled as well. Everything got obliterated and it totaled two cars behind us. Good thing no one got hurt.

     

    Next setup is going to be a softboot carver, think I may ditch hardboots from now on. 

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