Donek

I know there a lot of engineers here, so I thought I'd ask. I have a timed and temp controlled process I would like to automate. I also have a 5 year old son who wants to make robots, so at some point I will have to get on board with these devices. I'm also aware that you can obtain relay boards for both devices and I would guess temperature sensor boards. The real question is, which system is more robust and which system is the easiest to learn/ implement.

I'm hoping the new site goes live on Monday. You're welcome to give me call to discuss. We've actually sold a number of them already.

It's not on the web site yet, but we've developed a new model called a Flux. It takes the Saber construction and turns it into a freeride board with a bit bigger shovel with a hair more decamber. It gives the carving performance of the saber with a bit tighter radius and the option to take it in the powder.

The typical progression for a racer would be to start with a VIST (or our F-Plate). Once comfortable with the semi isolation plate, they may choose to move to a monoplate like the others you listed. You'll find that the VIST or our F-plate are more common in a Slalom course and common under lighter riders in a GS course. Typically the heavier more aggressive riders tend to be riding a mono plate in a GS course.

What's the deal with the palindrome amount and the 13. I know Burton uses a 13 to represent a B, but.... Sounds like it was Burton that bought the board or some sort of publicity stunt.

I believe the guys from windlip (http://www.windlipsnowboards.com/) have a location in GB. You could try talking with them. I can't remember if they are doing any alpine boards, but they do make customs in your region. We also ship a fair number to GB each year and I am happy to discuss what you're needing.

I'd say a major suspect is the ski boots. For me thigh pain was a huge problem for years until my stance was fixed. Narrowing things up made all the difference in the world. Pay attention to any other things your body is telling you while riding and change your stance to make them go away. Comfort and flexibility will go a very long way to helping you become a better rider.

Home depot has a very limited selection of hardware. Lowes or even better Ace hardware will probably have some m6 screws. Stainless is not always available though. Where are you headed?

2nd this. The newer plates are far lighter and closer to the board. Have you looked at the F and AF plates? What level of racing are engaged in? Is a monoplate appropriate for your riding, or should you be riding a semi isolator like VIST, Donek F, or Kessler K.

Pretty Cool news. http://www.teamusa.org/US-Paralympics/Features/2014/March/04/Amy-Purdys-newest-adventure-dancing If the mods want to move it, I understand.

There's a really big myth going around here regarding copying other boards. To set the record straight, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO COPY ANOTHER MANUFACTURERS BOARD AND GET THE SAME RESULTS!!!!! We developed skis for a small popular Colorado brand for several years. We then passed the engineering drawings off to a major producer that makes really good production stuff. Even though this manufacturer copied what we did based on the engineering drawings provided, the skis did not perform the same. Regardless of how closely someone attempts to copy another's design, it is impossible to copy the subtle differences introduced by the manufacturing process. It simply can't be done. As manufacturers, we take inspiration from our colleagues and build upon their successes. This is, in fact, the way the world works when we are driven by information. You see it in all sorts of industries. At SES I spent a fair bit of time on my favorite board from our line, the 185 REV. Heines from Oxxess showed me their 185 world Cup board and let me take it out for a couple runs. Unlike our board, theirs had a fixed sidecut radius and some very different flex and laminate technology incorporated, yet the two boards, designed for the exact same task and developed by world cup competitive riders exhibited only very subtle differences in performance. There are multiple ways to arrive at the same result, spiral, circular, parabolic sidecuts all work, but there is a special sauce that comes into the equation that can not be quantified or duplicated.

I believe that link is somewhere in this thread, but I can't be certain. Sorry.

The VIST style plates (look at our F-plate and Kessler K-Plate as well) have been the plates of choice for most slalom racers and junior/smaller GS racers. Fawcette wrote an article on plate progression (I think last year) that talks about how to progress athletes through plate systems. Young light weight riders don't do well transitioning directly to a monoplate. Lighter riders frequently don't even do well on them as they don't have enough mass or strength. While I have not ridden the allflex, this is my understanding as well. Racers are looking for something entirely different in a plate than a recreational carver. Recreational riders want something that gives them more ability to manipulate the board. Bombers newer lighter plates twist more. Our AF system also provides greater ability to twist the board and even bend/pre-load it between the riders feet. Racers also tend to be indifferent to weight. Perhaps that's even wrong. Converse complained two years ago that his setup was too light. Racers want mass. More mass is less likely to be thrown by inconsistencies in a course. Recreational riders want light weight plates that don't pull their leg off on the chair.

It's been dominating GS on the world cup since last season. The Slalom plate is new this season. At this point it has to be ordered direct. While it's a great race plate, I have not had any feedback with regard to recreational use. I have not ridden one yet. It stiffens a board a fair bit.

That's cause I'm good at video editing.

I do my best to keep my hands out of the snow, but It's tough in a crash (I seem to do that too often) Most of the damage seems to come when I'm not sliding down the hill on my snowboard, but on my pants or jacket.

My search with them has turned up nothing on the 252. Here's what they show: http://www.homedepot.com/s/sikaflex?NCNI-5

Thanks for all the input guys. I have been unable to get the sikaflex locally and rapid inexpensive shipping makes it pretty pricey. I am trying Geoffs suggestion on the Gorilla tape for SES. Luckily I can make the attempt on my old gloves and see how it bonds and holds up.

Which one? http://www.homedepot.com/s/sikaflex?NCNI-5

I wanted to Ace, but they don't make a Mitt. Poor circulation means that's my only choice.

I've just purchased another pair of the same mitts. They keep my hands warm, but can't hold up to the abuse. While in Soelden last spring one of the participants (can't remember who) had coated the palm of his gloves with something he said made them indestructible. Does anybody have any suggestions for such a coating?

The nomad has the retention strength in the insert pattern to handle hard boots. It's designed for tree riding and utilizes all the same technology you've come to expect in a modern alpine shape.

It sounds to me like your heel side problem is likely a body position problem. This is usually driven by your stance. If your angles or width is off, you will stuggle to get into a position that facilitates a carve. The thing I tell people is don't listen to anyones advice on stance width and angles. Strap into your setup on the carpet and listen to what your body is telling you. If you can't get low, square your shoulders to the direction you are traveling, or feel any tension or pain anywhere, you need to adjust your stance to correct these things. By low, I mean you should be able to touch your front knee to your chest.

yes. I don't think we used those mettalic logos past 2002 or 2003. No record of putting "tod paul" on a board. I think that must have been applied after production.

That's not a proteus.