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Reviving an old thread, I thought I would send you guys an update! We were out at winter park this last week and here are a few pictures.

I'll be taking my son to compete in the USASA Race at sunburst Sat, February 23, 12am – Sun, February 24, 12am for the slalom and GS races. Anyone else planning on going?

Awesome! Thanks. Music isn't very appropriate for my 11 y/o so I'll mute it when I show him! We have been very surprised at how well he has been carving. It quickly brought out many of the flaws in his soft booting form and he has been very quick to adjust and correct the flaws. Over the weekend we rode our soft boot boards and I immediately noticed that he was making phenomenal turns. Weather depending, I am going to see if I can have gates setup for him and get him on a course this week.

where do I find these t32 videos?

Also, I guess I should preface with saying that I come from a family of alpine ski racers. Team Bindas My Dad is also a ski instructor and a former ski patroller and my girlfriend coaches our local high school ski team. So, I guess you could say that we have the basics down, but any info is welcome. One thing I noticed was that the 155 hooger booger that he is on might be a little long for him. Also, the 80 flex nordica doberman boots he is using might be a little stiff because he can't bring his knees together. We have a set of 60 flex boots in the same size that I plan to try on sunday.

Hey Scott! I read the article and it was very informative. We are tentatively planning to go to Nastar, but it all hinges on whether or not his mom will let him. We went on wednesday and I was very surprised at how well Blair did. It was clear to see that when he tried to slip a turn he would stand up straight, catch an edge and eat it. Two or 3 times of doing that and I saw him start keeping his knees bent, shoulders squared up and forward on the board. He was making some of the best carving turns I have ever seen out of him! We have a lesson with a friend/instructor/hard booter on Sunday. P.S. I also took a few runs. I borrowed the softest pair of boots I could scrounge up... Unfortunately for me, soft to a family of ski racers is a pair of 120 flex Full Tilt Konflicts. So it wasn't the most comfortable experience, but I am definitely getting the hang of it. Thanks for all of the advice guys. I'll keep you updated.

So, my little guy has raced nastar the past few years and I finally found a friend with an old hooger booger laying around. We dusted it off and got him set up for hard booting. Having never hardbooted, I borrowed a board and plan on going a few times before I take my son out. Once he is able to function I plan on having him take lessons. In the mean time, any pointers?

My son is racing his third year at Nastar Nationals and after an adhoc snowboard clinic hosted by some members from this forum, it was recommended that I post on here looking for some hard boots and bindings for him. Blair's Nastar Page He is currently in a set of size 5 Burton soft boots. (size 23). I am not sure how much he will grow before next season, but let me know if you have anything I might be interested. Regards, -Tim

Thanks again for allowing me and Blair to tag along. I'll see you guys tomorrow and good luck! -Tim