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Pm'd you Anyone have experience with the 4 vs 5 buckle boots? -Gord

Anyone have a set or just right shell of UPZ boots that they are willing to part with? mp 26.5 or 27. Thanks, Gord

Grrr. And here I thought I'd have a replacement boot...oh well... Paging Dan Yoja!! -Gord

Where did the post go from the guy in Calgary with UPZ boots for sale? If you're lurking around, PM me, I'm interested. -Gord

Hi Jason, I had actually checked in with Magic and they got rid of their hard gear a few years back. Allee, thanks a bunch for the offer, I really appreciate the thought. I ended up skiing for two days and had a great time. It took me a few runs to get used to having two planks, but I was carving up a storm by lunch time (same body position as carving on a board). I also managed to get my intuition liners in the rental boots, thereby making them MUCH more comfortable! I had so much fun that I think I'll be getting a set of ski-heels with my new boots and then look around for some skiis for the odd day...fun! -Gord

Hey Allee, I rented some skiis today and had a ton of fun. Thanks for the offer though. I'll figure something out with Dan when I get back home. Snow is sweet, Sunshine was sick today and I figured out how to carve in about two runs!!' -Gord

Ok so I have an announcement to make...for the first time in 18 years, I will be going out and riding a set of skiis...I can't let this awesome weather go to waste. My wife is very excited to spend the next two days laughing at me...she's bringing the camera in order to get evidence. -Gord

So I had an epic day today at Sunshine, but later in the afternoon, something felt a bit different with my right boot. After inspection tonight, it looks like I have a crack in the shell just above the heel lip (UPZ boots) grrrrrrr. It's not a complete failure, but definately the start of a crack. I don't have much interest in riding with it tomorrow, so I'm curious as to what you folks think about options. I've emailed Dan Yoja to see if he's working at Sunshine tomorrow...but I'm curious about my other options. Does anyone know of good boot fitters around Banff or know somewhere nearby that has hardboots for sale? I'm here for two more days of riding and am pleading for some help/info... BTW, if anyone has an extra 26.5 UPZ boot and is in Banff/canmore tomorrow.... Thanks, Gord

+4 and sunny...going to be a nice weekend. I've got the coilers all packed up (both the big gun and the AM) and ready for some nice sun-burn inducing skiing!! Hope to see some of you around. -Gord

Planning on making the trip southbound for some turns. Thusday - Sunshine Friday - Sunshine/LL (not sure...anyone have a 2-for-1 pass that they are willing to sell?) Sat - LL Sunday (maybe Sunshine, maybe driving home) Not sure if I'll be carving or on the Tanker as it depends on the amount of new snow. Anyone up for some turns? -Gord

Check you email. -Gord

Richard, email sent. Thanks for posting the pics. -Gord

Bump with price drop $175 plus shipping, or $200 including shipping (whichever is cheaper). The board is MINT, someone will be getting a good deal here! Email for pics. -Gord

Mark, I'm still interested in the 162. Email me and we can see if we can still figure out a deal (i.e. you get your AM board and I cover shipping). To be honest, I'd rather see someone enjoying and riding the 3800 than have it just sitting in my garage. -Gord

Dynastar 3800 163cm board available. All-mountain-ish 24.5cm waist (should be able to handle your foot size) and the tail is stiff enough for me (at ~210lbs) to get some air/spring. Let me know for pics. Price is $175 plus shipping from Canada (board is in great condition). -Gord

Greg, these will fit you fine. I'm around the same size with the same "larger leg syndrome" and have tried on the Ripzone pants before, no worries with the size large. Tighter around the waist but not uncomfortable (i.e. not hanging around your ass like a jibber-monkey) and loose through the legs. If I didn't have a new set of pants from late last year, I'd pick these up in a second. Someone's getting a deal! -Gord

Email sent with pics.

I had one board lifted in Ontario...a BX board with lifters and some sexy Flow bindings...not locked while I was changing into shoes (5 mins tops)...grrr still pissed about it! I usually get some cable from the hardware store and make a cable lock with a pad-lock...looks scarrier than it is, but definately just a deterrent to theft. -Gord

I'm personnally a huge fan of soft boots in the powder/moguls and super-busy days. But it is all personal preference. I do think you are doing the right thing though asking questions and getting clarification on the basics before just going out and buying what your local shop tells you. I have a Dynastar 3800 board (163cm) that has a 24.5cm waist which would be a good do-all board for you to start on. I'm looking to get rid of it to thin the quiver so I could let it go for $175 plus shipping. Email/PM me for pics (the board is in great condition). Good luck and welcome to the most addictive sport around! -Gord

I may be interested in the F2 as a trade for the 3800. Let me know, Gord

I've got a 163cm Dynastar 3800 for sale in great condition. Email me for pics. Price is $200 pus shipping neg. -Gord

Soft!!! 5-10cm of fresh, lots of wind-swept pow which was a ton of fun whilst riding my softies. Still cold due to the high wind-speed. We'll be there again early tomorrow morning and it's still snowing, so who knows...definately another day for the tanker and the soft boots, an alpine board (non-AM) would have a tough day. -Gord

Man it was cold today. The snow is nice and soft, definately a good day for a soft set-up or a softer carver. I'll be back at Sunshine again tomorrow likely riding a tanker. -Gord

Heading to Sunshine tomorrow. Plan to hit Divide and Standish in the morning and Goats Eye in the afternoon. I'll be wearing a red and grey jacket, black helmet and blue coiler (unless there is a miracle of tons of snow tonight...then a tanker and softies). -Gord