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  3. Getting down and riding the pencil line turn to turn?

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    On 3/6/2024 at 2:08 PM, 1xsculler said:

    I found a hill that turned out to be very conducive to my carving ability, i.e. the Holiday Lift at Snoqualmie Central. It was perfectly groomed and just the right slope so I could connect pencil lines and even turn back up the hill a little when needed to slow down. It bored me and it would be a hill few of you would even consider (their bunny run) BUT I loved being able to connect pencil lines!

    @1xsculler Good on you. Recommended progression at Snoqualmie after Holiday:

    1. Outback or under chair at Silver Fir. First 100' vert pitch will be too steep, but rest is longer and narrower than Holiday while still mellow. That will force you to tighten your turns without worrying about pitch.

    2. Dodge Ridge at Summit West. Wider and a little steeper. 

    3. Pacific Crest at Summit West. A little steeper still and a pitchier section at the end that you can avoid. 

    @Soultrencher rides there often 

  5. soft board/boot/binding selection for semi competent hardboot carver

    in Carving Central

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    I have given up on trying to find the holy grail of SB boards. You just have to decide where you want to compromise. A few observations this season:

    Amplid Surfari is my daily driver. A great all around board that can ride powder and bumps. Carving performance is above average. 

    Fullbag Diamondblade is a better carver. I can ride it in bumps, but it's more work than I prefer. 

    Coiler Contra (@crackaddict's board) is the best SB carver I've ever ridden. Didn't try this off-piste, but suspect more compromises as an all-rounder.

     

    All ridden with Malamute boots and Now O-Drive bindings. Not as stiff as Jame's boot/binding setup, but above average stiffness, and I feel it's versatile enough for any style of riding. The board is the main differentiator IMHO.

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  7. Nidecker Supermatic bindings

    in Softboot Carving Gear Reviews

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    I replaced with Now O Drives. My concern was less about the overall stiffness and more about how tightly I can crank the straps while still being able to step in easily. I like my bindings snug, and I was fussing with the Supermatics almost as much as regular bindings. 

    I actually decided to keep these on my teaching board when I don’t mind running looser straps, and bias towards quick entry/exit. 

  22. Nidecker Supermatic bindings

    in Carving Central

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    Bat or no bat, there are situations when the release mechanism gets jammed. The arm in the photo is in the open position and can be blocked from moving downwards. I have only ridden for two days. Day 1 with heavy powder and freezing mist resulted in jamming about 50% of the time. Day 2 with dry powder was fine. Anyone else experience problems with releasing?

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