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  4. Washington and vacinity carvers...

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    Originally posted by Jon G.

    Hi

    (Disclaimer- I work there)

    The downtown Seattle REI has a giant Wintersteiger machine and a bunch of great techs. I do my own waxing and edges, but let them grind and have been very happy with the results. The machine is big enough to put a VW bug into (almost) but seems pretty bomber...

    I am pretty interested in that board, if you let me peek at it I can try to rush the service along so you don't have to make two trips, it depends on when you need it done.

    Jon

    I go right by your store quite often. Do you know if your techs have done Alpine boards before???? What is the cost.

  5. Volkl RT Renntiger GS 178 For Sale

    in For Sale

    Posted

    He did send the money but he did not read payment instructions -- He expected me to take a regular check from a bank I have not heard of. I sent him an email saying this would be unacceptable form of payment-- he said send it back and he'd return with a Cashiers check as instructedon the sale. We'll see. Stay tuned sounds a little fishy syaing he did not see the payment instruction.:confused:

  6. How do I know what length alpine board to buy?

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    Originally posted by Chris2498

    I already know I'll be spending over 900 for the set up hell maybe just over a grand and thats fine. I'll just have to work my ass off this summer. I still don't understand what is sidecut radius? is this the edge or what? I have seen on the Donek site that there is a thing called the waist of the board. Can you tell me what that is? The sidecut is that you mean the width? Sorry I'm totally new to all this still don't have a damm clue about some things. Thanks

    Chris

    I think you could get outfitted for your first ride a lot cheaper than $900. I just helped my son get started and he spent only few dollars. Here is how we did it. Ebay.

    Nice Sims Burner Alpine 175

    Brand new AF 600 Riachle boots 230

    Trench digger stepins used for 125.

    Total $530.

    You don't have to go new to get started. Once you are experienced in what you like then buy the new stuff for a personal Christmas Present.

  11. Donek or F2 Speedster?

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    Originally posted by Jack Michaud

    <b>Copek</b>:<b>C5 Golfer</b>: I don't think I'd blame the stiffness of the Donek. At your heft, I don't think that should have been the problem. In my opinion, the sidecut radius on the 179FC is way too short. 11.2m?? That's what's on the 171FC, and I even think it's a little too short for <i>that</i> board. No wonder it was a workout for you - the thing always wants to turn! If I was designing boards, I'd put a 12m radius on a 171, and a 14m on a 179.

    -Jack

    First it was not a work out for me -- it was a friggen body beating.

    I can see what you are saying and maybe your corkscrew analogy is some of the problem with my past FC179 but also I can tell you when I got it I put the tail on the floor and nose in my left hand and push in the center as hard as I could and I said to myself " Holy Crap!" just like in Everybody Loves Raymond. I have never felt or seen a stiffer board in my life. We all have our own personal preferences and maybe I tend to lean - no pun intended- towards a more flexible board maybe than others. BTW- I found it humorous that the guy I sold it to rode it one day and sold it for the same reason.

    I can also say this FC179 was even tough to ride on the access runs to the main runs.. ever little bump felt like a sudden jar to my old legs and knees. My best analogy back to you would be it was like riding a very stiff suspension race car on a logging road with severe washboards and chuck holes. On these same access area runs or main runs my Volkl 173 or 178 or F2 Speedster 177 or Prior 185 WCR all are very smooth and I could ride em 4 days in a row and not hurt my knees, half a day on the Donek was painful enough to bring the day quick to an end and pop the Advil. also I'll separate this one out -- My new Coiler AM 177 with a 11.5 side cut rides wonderful and I can ride it all day. I think that board is the closest in my quiver to the FC 179 for comparison. I think anyone over 300lbs could ride the Donek FC179.

    thanks for the info Jack and have a good year..:)

  13. Volkl RT Renntiger GS 178 For Sale

    in For Sale

    Posted

    Originally posted by D-Rail

    is this board still available? what are you asking for it?

    you can also contact me at drcfotos@vail.net

    darrell

    I am not sure if it is available.. someone bought it on Ebay thru Buy it Now -----I have tried to contact him to be sure he understood what he bought is not a soft boot snowboard but he will not return an email. so all I can do is contact you later if I never hear from him.

    Dont know what to say- usually good ebayers reply in a reasonable amount of time- this guy has not.:confused:

  14. Donek or F2 Speedster?

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    Originally posted by apocalypsem3

    i meant... stock Donek compared to F2 speedster. Sorry.

    I have both. I had a FCII - red top sheet 179 if I remember right. I felt the overall board was excellent and well made but I could not ride it all day. I took a little to much effort and it beat my knees up in a 1/2 day. It was just too stiff and I weigh 215 lbs. I personally like a top sheet that is glossy and smooth like you see on production boards. The Donek is not a very pleasing top sheet to me but it is my preference and others could care less - you have to make the call on that one.

    Re: the F2 Speedster. It is a also an excellent and well made board. Top notch craftsmanship for a production board. I have a 177 RS metalic yellow top sheet. I can ride this guy all day and several days in a row just like I can my Volkl 178. The F2 is smooth riding and you can just relax and enjoy the ride. Top sheet is glassy smooth and would look good as wall art in the summer too!

    My pick is the F2. Although I would like to try a Donek again if I can find one that would be not so friggen stiff. My old man legs can't handle the stiff ride.:)

  16. Volkl RT Renntiger GS 178 For Sale

    in For Sale

    Posted

    Thinning out my quiver.. I have a used but in good condition RT 178. It is the black one with grey stripes on the tail. It has a few minor battle scars but edges are perfect, base needs a tune to make a few scrapes go away. Camber is is still there and looks like about the same that a new one has. Top sheet shows superficial marking and dings here and there but all cosmetic -- nothing anywhere that is structure damage. Rides super smooth as all Volkls do. See Relisted Ebay item http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3663236256&category=21250&sspagename=STRK%3AMESSE%3AIT&rd=1

    This Item was sold but the buyer backed out for some reason after I asked for Cashiers Check. So please bid away and good luck:)

  18. Questions on the new TD2 here

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    Originally posted by Wayne

    I see that there is no current stock of TD1 heel receivers. So, what's the difference between the TD2 and TD1 that does not make them interchangeable? I can probably machine and make the TD2 fit. Give me some feedback.

    Good idea .. I have a set of TD1s I can't use till next year because they are out of heel peices. Wayne, let me know if you are successfull in modifying a TD2 or hopefully Fin can tell us what exactly can be done to re-work a TD2.

  19. OT: Everything Clear - License Plates

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    are these:

    A urologist has “P P Doc”

    On a Rolls Royce—“RCHPHKR” ( rich + PH sound as in F+ u do the rest)

    Kramer’s car on Seinfeld “A**MAN”

    On a Porsche –“WASHIS” or “WASHERS”

    And if I could figure out how to do it I want to get one that would say “Her Engagement Ring” on my Corvette!

    :D

  22. The Alpine brands vs cars

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    Originally posted by Enzo

    C5 Golfer,

    Since we're talking cars here.....everytime I see your screen name I've often wondered if the "C5" is in reference to the C5 Vette. If so, it's a great car!!

    Enzo

    Yes it is -- I have a flame red coupe that only get out on sunny days and am looking forward to having a C6 parked next it when it is in its second model year.:D

  23. lift line comments

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    One of my Favorites is the one where the ski guy asks on the chair lift .. Tell me about that squared off tail you have. I started with " Well, I got tired of it falling down when I stood it against the wall so I cut it off square on my band saw" He looked puzzeled then I told him the correct Alpine story. Several times I had to tell skiers it is not a mono ski then they say "I had no idea" but my best one is from a fellow snowboarder but on a free ride with straps. I am an old fart at 57 and he was about 15-17 yr old. He gets on the chair with me and asks if we can race to the bottom and I say sure, lets go. He is excited and so am I since I was riding my Volkl RT 178 at the time with TD step ins and he with the 3 strap. As we got off the lift I stepped in and left, he sat down to strap up, and I went straight to the bottom and was probably half way down while he was still strapping in. Met him at the chair he had a puzzeled look on his face and he did not ask again. Treachery and old age wins again!:D

  24. The Alpine brands vs cars

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    Originally posted by CarvCanada

    If alpine board brands were to be manufacturers of cars, here's what they would be.

    Coiler - Porsche 911 GT3RS!

    Nidecker - BMW M3

    Donek - Lexus GS300

    Prior - Lotus or Ferrari

    Burton - Ford Mustang

    Pogo - Techart Porsche

    Virus - Ruf Porsche

    F2 - Mercedes AMG

    Madd - Lamborghini

    Most freestyle boards: Ford Expedition

    with exception of:

    Rad Air Tanker - BMW X5

    Donek Incline - Porsche Cayenne

    Prior AMF - Hummer!

    My take being a car nut that I am

    Volkl RT - Don Garlits Swamp Rat dragster

    Prior 4X4- Lexus LX 470

    F2 Speedster- Corvette C5-R

    Arbor Munoz - Lexus LS 400

    Burton - any model- 1957 Buick Roadmaster with 2 speed auto or a Ford Tarus.

  25. Questions on the new TD2 here

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    I just recv'd my TD2 Step-ins and I find the leash clip that I have on my boot for my TD1's is not interchangeable.. Is there a reason why you changed? The bitch of it was I did not find this out till I got on the slopes and had no leash to my board since I had th older clip on my boot and the other half was the new leash supplied to the binding. You should probably warn people of this in the instructions.

    Sorry if this is a double post.. I tried search and found nothing.

    AL

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