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  1. Stance Question

    in Carving Central

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    5 hours ago, dbmgreen said:

    Kick a ball with your right foot? = Natural

    If you are set up some other way, you probably just learnt that way, maybe it took you longer than you needed to, but ultimately it doesn't really matter.

     

    I place kick left but punt right. What stance would you suggest?

     

    I think it's folly to have hard and fast rules. Sometimes people need help getting started and that's fine; they should know they can change if they think it's wrong.

  3. SCR Question for the Engineers

    in Carving Central

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    15 hours ago, corey_dyck said:

    I think the limiting factors are:

    1. The reduction in normal force pushing the board into the snow/ice.  As you tip further and further, you are also putting less force down into the surface, so the edge either doesn't cut a groove, or pops out of the shallow groove.  Cue good ice riders, that keep the body as upright and/or compact as possible while also tipping the board as high as possible in an effort to increase that normal force.  At least, that's my theory after a few should-have-brought-my-skates days.  

     

    Is this what we call Great Plains Style?

    I finally have an explanation for my style.

  7. Forum Etiquette and calling "dibs"

    in The Lodge

    Posted

    I'm posting this here because it's sort of off topic. Mods- please delete or move as you see fit.

    I recently decided I had too many boards for life here in the flat and posted what I think are a few interesting older boards for sale at affordable prices. Immediately "dibs" was called on several of them. What is the consensus on this?

    Is the equipment off the market when this happens? Does the fact that a person calls dibs prevent you from expressing interest (i.e. second in line)? Is a posting essentially closed to other viewers once this happens? What happens when the dibs caller backs out? Should he go in and edit the original dibs post to reflect the item is still available?

    I'm interested in your thoughts on this.

  11. Heelside CFT 168

    in For Sale

    Posted

    12 hours ago, dragonrider said:

    interested for a friend, is this a board wide enough for some one with size 11 boot?

    Hi blue,

    do you this is wide enough to size 11.5 soft boot?

     

    That's what I rode it with, so yes.

  14. Heelside CFT 168

    in For Sale

    Posted

    Heelside had these made for shop rats. Carbon topsheet that snaps like a race board, width and flex of a freeride/BX board. Fun and in good condition. Exact specifications lost to time.

    Time for someone else to enjoy it. $75 plus shipping/make offer

     

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  16. FS Burton FP167

    in For Sale

    Posted · Edited by bruincounselor
    Drop price to $75

    For sale 1997 Burton FP167. This is a grey topsheet board with handwritten lettering for size. I have no idea what it means. I received it as a replacement for a broken GS board. Stiff. Neon green base. Base is in great shape, topsheet has usual scuffing and nicks from racing. It's a narrow waist (19cm?) Did I mention this is stiff? I weighed ~220lb when I was racing it. $75 plus shipping.

    Edit: Please note that line behind last front binding insert is a shadow - board is not broken.

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  17. FS - Burton Fusion 165

    in For Sale

    Posted · Edited by bruincounselor

    The Fusion 165 was Burtons attempt at a carvy freeride/BX board. It was one of my favorites when I rode softies. This had been ridden a lot, but base is in great shape, topsheet has scuffs from clicker boots but isn't nicked up too much. $125 plus shipping. Of all the boards I'm selling I'm most attached to this one.

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  19. Tune-up Troubles

    in Carving Central

    Posted · Edited by bruincounselor
    Reread explanation, started drinking beer

    Tech is clueless or full of shit. Either way I'd be plenty pissed and looking (very nice and patient) for the shop management to make me whole. I've ground enough boards to know that looks a lot like a feed problem.

  21. BTS Spring Color For Us Clydesdales?

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    Hey Bruin -

     

    Great!  I got reds on the way!!   I'll try reds on top at Mammoth 20/21 weekend  

     

    Bruin when you changd out the top springs how did you know how tight/far to crank down that retaining nut??

    I see the bottom sprin/nut helps me adjust my cant angle which I have marked on the boot to match.....but when you changed out the top springs how did you know how tight/far to crank down that retaining nut??

    Experiment a bit. Sadly you will have to go for a ride. :biggthump

     

    Start with your best guess, keep in mind that the top nut will put force on both top AND bottom springs. It's easy to make tension adjustments on the hill with your wrench.

  25. Taking up boot volume

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    Follow-up: 

    I went to my local (and friendly) ski shop. They threw a pair of the spacers at me for free and sent me on my way.  I cut them to fit under the liners and bam. Ahhh, much snugger at the end of the day. It's always amazing to me what a few mm can do for fit.

     

    Thanks for the tips.

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