bumpyride

Burton 156 Ultraprime and F2 Intec bindings weith 9 lbs. 1/2 oz Raichle 123 Boots and Thermoflex liners weigh 4 lbs. 8 0z. each. Giro 9 helmet 12.7 oz. Operator weighs 150 lbs. Lighter is better.

Here's a 168 in absolutely pristine condition. Not even binding marks. $250

10 1/2" or 26.7 cm at the lowest part of the cuff, in the rear.

Still here.

Burton race plates " step-in race " performance plate " step-in performance " titantium plates " Rat traps (alumunium plate) " Carrier- 2 degree built in cant " Carrier step-in 2 degree cant Rossigol lever adjustable disc Proflex Intecs F2 Intec comps. I'm not a G force to be reckoned with. I'm mainly off the groomers so I need something that gives a bit of flex, and is easy on the boards, but still locks you in when the flex maximum is reached. Never broke a binding so I still like the Burton Carriers for a guy my size (150). Thought the metal Burtons were too stiff and telegraphed bumps and chatter way too much. Picked up F2 Intec Challenge Comps last year, and have not regreted it for a moment. Everything I could ask for in a binding: Light, flexy, no fuss, easy to use, no snow clogging issues, enough rear heel lift and canting adjustment, seem to be strong, and intecs are invaluable when breaking ribs or just not wanting to try and balance when waiting for friends or scoping out lines. I may be trying a metal next year, and the F2's will be my binding of choice.

This is what you need. Hot colors for Hot Bodies. (Note: even medium sizes buttocks need not apply) Actually there is no heat escaping from a 1 piece around the waist, you have the added benefit of being immediately recognizable and you will be a trend setter. I also find a good down vest with an insulated collar to be one of the better insulators.

Ken, I admire your bravery. It's like the first guy that has to go out into the middle of the gym floor with his date that's wearing a refurbished bridesmaid dress on prom night and slow dance to Chicago's Color my World.

I use running shoe insoles from wasted trail shoes, and they work fine.

Any of you Engineer types have an idea on how to figure how much greater leverage it takes to get a board up on edge as it gets wider? Here's the criteria: Board width in 1/2 cm increments, starting at 19cm. Binding length fixed at 22.5 cm. (this would be the longest distance from where the binding makes contact at the front of the toe and the back of the heel), and the width of the contact point at toe and heel would be 3.175cm. Don't try to figure out how boot sizes would come into play, let's just say 27.5 for argument's sake. Save this for later. Binding angles fixed at 60 degrees, and at 45 degrees. At 60 degrees the closest contact point on toe and heel is 3.175 cm from the edge(first picture and 3rd picture--the yellow pad), and at 45 degrees it is 1.588cm from edge (second picture). I'm obviously not an engineer, and my solution would be simply try to put a digital torque wrench on a plate in the binding and then change the widths of the boards. There's a couple of variables in there that would have to be well thought out. I figured that someone out here might be able to do it with a little bit of engineering. For fun a guy could try and figure how much the leverage is increased for every 3 degree boot angle difference, and then how much advantage a guy with a larger foot has.

See above. Will have a revised list one of these days. Had a guy back out of a couple of sets of step-ins that I held for him for 3 weeks. Nice.

Non releaseable for sure. As far as tree wells, dicey situations like falling into a creek or river, getting stuck at a cliff etc., I'm all for the Intecs. Here's a couple of pictures that I took on my set-up. I find myself just stepping out of the rear binding just about anytime that I'm waiting for my friends, on a steep slope trying to figure out my lines,or for teaching. It beats the heck out of always sitting on the slope, not to mention alleviating the possibility getting plowed into by a skier or boarder while lying on the slope like a beached whale. The set-up includes (all purchased from REI) for front and rear; Two 5' lengths of military grade 5/8" webbing--$.25/ft, Two 3/4" side release fastek male ends to slip into Intec handle (had to shave the center guide down to fit into the intec handle) $1.50 Four 3/4" ladder locks $.80 Two Black Diamond PLASTIC Wire Caribiners. This is a non load baring caribiner that will twist or pull under a heavier load. $2.50 each Two 7/16" O-ring. (Home Depot) $1.59 The reason for the 5' lengths is so you can adjust the length to go through a 3-way zipper, over the waist, or even out a pit-zip. I find it infinitely easier to reach down to my thigh, than to bend over, especially when coming into a lift line. I've never been caught up in trees or brush.

Anybody that needs to install intec heels in boots that don't have t-nuts, should use a blow dryer to heat the inside of the boot in order to set the t-nuts. It's a whole lot easier, and don't even try it if the boots are cold. I've mentioned this before, but it was a little older thread.

Kevin, Give me a buzz off line. I think I can set you up with what you're looking for. Just need a few particulars.

I will give you the definitive answer-I don't really know. I'm sure someone around here will. May have been a Burton only boot thing, but again I'm not really sure.

I've decided that a slope is only to be considered steep, is when you're standing at the top you have to bend at the waist to see the bottom.

Hey Pebu. I believe there were 3 speedhooks with the bindings. Two were already installed, and there should have been 1 extra in the package. Sorry about UPS, but that's just the way they are. Hope you enjoy those. Take care.

I ran Burton Torques and an Asym Air at 66 and 45 for a couple of years till I switched to harboots and plates. Still ride the same angles unless the board is over 20.0 cm waist. I changed binding angles every other run till I found one that works. Coincidently these are exactly the same angles that my feet end up when sliding down an icy slope and coming to a stop. It's what works best for me. Was teaching a guy this weekend and had him start at 50 and 35 on the Torques. He was linking a few turns first run. Second run he was consistantly linking multiple turns. Highly recommend these angles for a beginner. PS. I'm a bit pigeon toed

I will be leaving for Whistler at 10 am. There will be no way to get a hold of me till tonight. I may be able to get my friend in back of me to mail this thing maybe.

This has to be a 724. I already have the flat top 6, and need to carry a couple more boards and that's the only one that will fit.

We'll be riding off piste and bumps pretty much the whole time. Join us. Jon Dahl is supposed to meet us on Weds. next and will be departing Creekside. We're using harboots cause we're sissys.

My son broke one, and this is the other.

Quote: Originally Posted by skatha I'd take Bill lying about a BJ anyday over W and his ilk and what they chose to lie about.... When Clinton lied, nobody died..... I think the inference here is when comparing the results of 2 different lies there is an easily identifiable worse lie, not that any lie is justifiable. It's not really fair to put words in someone's mouth.

In 20 years, I'll be 79. At 59 I'm still at my high school weight,150. I started boarding at 45 and boarding bumps a month later. Missed the mid-life crisis. Decided to board instead. I use hardboots, occasionally wear spandex and 1 piece neon ski suits, don't have to wear baggy pants to hide large buttocks, and hang out with more skiers than boarders. Run trails, climb both rock and alpine, surf horribly, break ribs on occasion and generally try to have fun. At 79 I might have a bit of a problem, but I don't plan on playing any less hard, just might not be able to keep up the same level of competence. Technique has improved every year for the last 14 years, so I guess we'll have to see.

Ten more years and I'll be 69.

This kind of sounds like a mid life crisis in the making.