jp1

Keep up the Great work Kia

GV27, Thumbs up also on 'Larry the Bootfitter', Boulder, Co .

If it ain't broke, don't fix it, if you have something that works, stay with it. From experience, what works for others may or may not work for you and unfortunately you won't know until after the purchase is made. After a couple years of research and reading others experiences here I decided to go with the Dalbello Gold Powerwraps (which everyone seemed to be ecstatic with) to replace my (what I felt were packed out) stock liners in a pair of Head Stratos. I purchased and had them fitted & molded by a reputable fitter and thought I was 'good to go'. Wore them around the house (pre-season) for break in as you mentioned, and thought they 'didn't feel quite right', but would probably be OK. The first day I rode in them my feet were never so miserable. The second day I made some shims out of moleskin that helped, but still not right. The third day I had to take a day off and see a local bootfitter where I was riding, whom after trying a few things ended up punching out the boots in problem area. They felt better, but still 'not right'. Luckily I had brought along my stock (packed out Head liners) so I put them in the boots and rode the last 6 days of my visit with no problems. I paid good money for a quality liner but they ended up being miserable 'for me'. I plan to go back to place of purchase and have them re-molded (since boots are now punched out) and hopefully they will work out better. Moral to the story, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it". If I had it to do over again, I'd try to find a pair of stock Head liners that I know worked for me.

and clear out the Lift Line also .......

Jonny, FYI, if they take a 7.5mm Allen Wrench they are probably the 12mm diameter, mine take a 6mm Allen Wrench and measure 10mm in diameter.

Jonny / Dave, keep in mind Catek had (2) different diameters of Kingpins (10 mm & 12mm I believe) which would determine the thread size of the "ball nut" under the disc :).

Works for me: LUBRIPLATE brand, 'General Purpose Food Grade Silicone Lubricant' spray on boots, bindings, etc. TSA & Bootfitters don't like it thopugh .

Alex, Just ordered Mag.#001, No issue with PayPal here. It will be my Christmas present :D.

"JP1, did you get the Blue River Special?" Darn near every day, 1/2 for breakfast and 1/2 for lunch @ the hill :). I thought about 'changing it up' one day but decided against it :D. "Bet you had a great trip!" As always. Wasn't the coverage like last year, but plenty for me & had a good time with great people ...... teach, Did you try the BRS ?? Was Blue worth the drive ?

kinpa, " I'll do my snow dance for you!!!!" Thanks WE need it !!

What, No Coca Porter :eek:...........What's Up With That, How will you be able to ride consecutive days without a 'recovery drink'

Just wanted to say "Thanks Again to the LCI & ALL the others I met & rode with this trip". Had a Great time here as usual, some day I will be here permanently. Wasn't as lucky with the coverage as last year, but still got out every day & leaving in one piece this time .. Blue Mt. (local bump in Pa.) opens this weekend, so barring 65* weather back home my season will be started !? If any of you are ever unfortunate enough to have to come east (NJ/Pa.) look me up. I'll show you what the 'Highest Vertical in Pennsylvania' is like :D. "Happy Holidays to ALL" -- jp1

"It's all about the Carve!"

cafercr35, from experience, if you had good luck with existing liners, try to purchase the same liners again.........

Search "spacers" you'll get all the answers you want. The guy that built your board would know best. Personally I would not take a chance by not using them. I use 3/16" 'Polycarbonate' to make them as it has better flex characteristics than 'Plexiglass'. Chamfer & deburr all holes and edges. Polycarbonate is the name of the material (not the manufacturers name). Lexan is a Polycarbonate manufactured by GE and popular, but their are many others out there.

Best $20 I've spent in quite a while & had a good time riding with you Art :)..

It is a shame that The Starting Gate is getting out of the Alpine Snowboard side of the industry. When I got involved in Alpine Snowboarding, they were the only place in the East that had Alpine equipment in stock. It's a 5 hour drive (one way) for me, but that's where I purchased all of my gear from day 1. They will be missed. I'm hoping Equipe @ Stratton picks up where TSG left off, they were Very Supportive at the last ECES.

and 2 for1 tickets

I know it is, I had a 'promise' :rolleyes:...

Bigs, can't you guys hold off on tearing that up until Dec.7th :D.... Still praying that the 'Mega-Dump' lingers over the Divide a few days

I've been trying to stay out of this for 2 years, but can't any longer. I was a Catek customer (3 pair of OS1's) and Very Happy with their product (as I'm sure I would be with Bombers). I chose them when starting because of their infinite angle adjustability. Catek, what was once a Very Good company to deal with (quality product, good service, courteous & prompt reply's and shipping) has pushed their customers too far. When Jeff came here and posted, he was "personally going to get Catek going again", everyone was as understanding as possible and willing to give him the benefit of the doubt. Unfortunately it seems nothing positive is happening @ Catek and their is no response from Jeff (or anyone representing Catek) that would indicate anything positive in the future. I do not know of his misfortunes (nor is it any of my business) but plenty of time has passed to have rectified the negative situations that were created. What I do not understand is, why can't Catek just 'Man-Up' In reality, I guess they already have, because I truly believe Actions Speak Louder Than Words, Don't Tell Me, "SHOW ME" !

OK, enough with the 65* weather, can we get back to winter please :D

From another post by Bigs: " It can happen at any time, a few years ago over Thanksgiving weekend a storm just sat on the divide, it dumped like 5 feet on lovey over 4 days, there is still plenty of time left." Hopefully this coming weekend .........

Couldn't say it any better than that

I'm with John E. and calling 'Bull Shirt' on this video ! People will do anything to get themselves on camera