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  3. FS - Donek Flux and MK

    in For Sale

    Posted · Edited by pmorita

    Donek Flux 168, 26 waist - Received this board in May and rode it twice this week.  Whatever the standard specs are for a Flux for my weight of 175.  Thought it would big a big difference from my Incline, but the overlap quite a bit so I'm going to sell this one.  Practically new.  $500 plus shipping or pickup in NY or VT.

    Sold - Donek MK - Don't think you can change the specs on this so however it comes, that what I have.  Had this for one season and rode it a dozen times or so.  Waxed it before I put it away for the summer and have not been out on this since.  Some binding suck on the base.  Bindings not included and I left them on as I am riding this in a few weeks if no one wants this (and we get some snow).  $500 plus shipping or pickup in NY or VT.

    I know it's a stretch, but looking to try a Thirst SF if anyone wants to part with one.

    Happy New Year.

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  10. Helmet with integrated visor: suggestions?

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    And FYI, my choice for disposable $40 goggles

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014XKTFI0/ref=syn_sd_onsite_desktop_231?pd_rd_plhdr=t&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyN0EyMUJaM0ZPS01GJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTAzMzY5MjJNTzdXRkVUSEpXNSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMjc3MzEzMU5DSVJHQk0wVjlLVSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNkX29uc2l0ZV9kZXNrdG9wJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ&th=1

    And $25 replacement lenses

    https://www.amazon.com/OutdoorMaster-Ski-Goggles-Replacement-Lens/dp/B074JXYQ9T/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=outdoor%2Bmaster%2Bgoggle%2Blens&qid=1633382363&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-1-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFUSjEwVFREQ1cxVlomZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAzMDY5MDEyNUxKS1A3OVdQVzdMJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAzOTU0OTUyNldTTDNPUUxIU0VQJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ&th=1

    So if you fall and them and they break, who cares.  I have yet to break one though, and I fall plenty.

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  11. Helmet with integrated visor: suggestions?

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    I know this causes some contriversy, but my kids wore these and they never fogged.  I tried it too and was impressed, but can't bring myself to have this as an everyday helmet/goggle combo.  The goggles are massive by the way.

    https://www.ruroc.com/en_us/snow-sports/ski-helmets.html

    Now I just go with $40 Amazon goggle and order extra pop in lenses for $20 more.  They are magnetic so they take 5 seconds to change and I leave one lens in my jacket in case the one on my face fogs up.  On the worst days I can get a few runs in before having to reload lenses.  And, I don't have to look like a storm trooper.

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  16. Burton Reactor?

    in Hardboot Reviews

    Posted

    I'm getting nostalgic.  I had a few pairs of Reactors, as well as Burton Wind and Fire boots.  They were great in their day but I would not say they were decent compared to what we have today.  Compare it to the decent cars and music from that era.  

    So if you are driving the the mountain in a Plymouth Voyager mini van listening to Menudo or Hansen on your 8 track, then the Burton Reactors are pretty decent. 

    Actually wish I kept a pair as the red, white and blue color scheme was pretty cool.

     

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  19. Carvers WORST NIGHTMARE!!!

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    Getting more than I expected from this thread.  Neil, couldn't agree with you more on holding parents and coaches accountable.  

    In the end it sounds like getting hit from behind happens too often and it's on us to constantly look uphill for stray bullets.  Really makes me appreciate MCC and the no passing rule.  Everyone stay safe.

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  20. Carvers WORST NIGHTMARE!!!

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    Resurrecting an old post.  I was hit from behind, again, while riding at Okemo this weekend.  Must be spring break as there were lots of college kids at the mountain and I was blindsided by another snowboarder straight lining.  Worst part was that he started yelling that it was my fault for not looking up hill before I turned.   

    I know that he was in the wrong and he basically admitted that he was the uphill rider, but does this even matter?  Weekends are crowded.  These moron kids think everyone needs to get out of their way.  People really don't know how much of the trail we take up.  

    I don't even argue with these folks anymore.  I just make sure that we are both OK and get on with my day.  Is this wrong and I should I try to teach more?  Interested in other's input.

    Thanks

  21. What's your favorite mass produced softboot carving board

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    I have always been partial to the older Lib Techs like the Litigator and Grocer.  They blew it when they started adding funky stuff like magnatraction and hybrid profiles.  

    I'm on Donek Inclines today because I can't find something new that I like.  Always wanted to try the Nitro Pantera 166 but the way the sidecut goes from wide to narrow seems backwards to me.  I haven't seen any demos for Nitro but great to hear that it's so well liked by this group.

  25. Best way to prevent heel lift inside boot?

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    Watched some Youtube videos on the right way to buckle ski boots.  Didn't realize that you were not supposed to crank on the lower buckles.  They should be so loose that they almost open on their own.  Kind of makes three buckles on a UPZ boot seem redundant.  The cuff part of the boot should be tight and hold the foot down.  It made a big difference in my boot fit and heel lift.  

    Not intuitive but worth trying along with all the other good suggestions above.

     

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