Al G

The guy got back to me, stating upfront that the deal was probably not going through because of the mix up on the reserve. He still wants to sell at or above the reserve of £250 (~$560) Any takers? Al

Rob: Also, the guys from the UK, never ride with the guy in the future No worries - There are probably only ten guys total in the UK who ride alpine boards!

I am based in the UK, about 20 miles from Oxford. I can try contacting this guy direct and see what how much he really wants to sell for. I could also assist with shipping - I'll wrap it as a 'present' to avoid duty if you want... Al G

I am based in the UK, about 20 miles from Oxford. I can try contacting this guy direct and see what how much he really wants to sell for. I could also assist with shipping - I'll wrap it as a 'present' to avoid duty if you want... Al G

I'll keep this simple: Will the heel mechanism used for Burton Physics fit my Raichle 700s? Are there any downsides? Are Physics any good, provided they are cheap enough... Al G

Daily drive is an '87 Golf Gti with 120K Miles - rusting heap of rusty red rust! Summer car is a '76 911 Carrera 3.0, owned three years, rebuilt with over $35K sunk into her. This is why I have a heap of rust as a daily driver. Al G:D

I'm looking for a freecarve board and think I need about a 173 - I'm 6'2", 170lbs and have been riding for 10 years, most recently a 168 Burton Supermodel so am used to long'ish boards. As a first carving board I want something that is manoevrable and controllable, so not to long and with decent side radius (10 or 11m?). Anyone got a 173'ish board, maybe a more recent Factory/Ultra Prime, or 172 Silberpfeil, or Renntiger 173... Or even advice on other boards I should consider. Al G

How far is Marquette Mountain from Chicago? - I am often there on business and could stretch to a few weekends next season. Al G

Thanks Jack, I have my eye on a pair of SH TD1s for sale in Europe. Will probably need new base plates, bumpers and intec to make them rock me. Al G

My boss and I were on an extended business trip to the USA earlier this year. We had a week in mid west, then a week in Florida, so decided to take a weekend detour and flew to Park City for a couple of days. We were blown way by the friendliness of everyone, but also a little concerned at the lack of protection on the runs - trees, holes without nets or padding, blind junctions, etc. In Europe you would find six feet of orange padding around most of these hazards. Anyway, we were just mocking the US passion for helmets, when we met up with a couple of moutain medics who had just carried a 'body' off the hill. Apparently the guy had run off the piste, gone off a drop, hit a tree and then been lying for a few hours until found, just about alive but with major fractured skull, damaged spinal column, and broken pelvis. The medics believed he would expire on the way to ER. He wasn't wearing a helmet which the medics considered would have saved his life at least. We went straight to the outlet and bought helmets! Al G

I have been riding about 25 days a year for the last ten years - Kemper Phantom, Asym Air 164, Burton Supemodel 168, always with a stiff binding and boot set-up for all mountain freeride. I now wish to ride free carve and need advice about board length. My height is 6'2" (188 cm) and I am about 170lbs. Being Europe based and not having the $ for a Catek just yet, I am thinking about going for a Burton Ultra Prime 173 if I can find one, or posibly a Renntiger or F2 Speedster if no Primes come to light. Any views, opinions, recommendations, suggestions... Al G