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Doesn't correlate with me: right-foot-lead moto, and regular rider. <img src="http://i40.tinypic.com/29bhu2w.jpg" border="0" alt="OK with Old School soft-boot carving"> Maybe I'm secretly goofy?

In case you haven't yet seen the nominated rides: http://xxl12.billabong.com/wipeout_nominees The other categories are worth a look as well.

Tufnel Day! <iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/XuzpsO4ErOQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> When you need that extra push off the cliff...

I wish. Footage is from Vail Resorts. As consolation I was cycling in the high country, dodging snow in the shady bits, on the day it was shot. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/S4Oio8ScjdU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> 52 days until opening day!

Yesterday's snow in the high country: <iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/e941iXLExZ0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Won't be long...

For what weight range would this board be built?Thanks!

http://www.shaunwhite.com/projectx/?fbid=mpptLp0U40Z

More info here:http://www.bomberonline.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=15090 Most HB riders I know do not sit on the snow. While there will defingitely be times you are on the snow while learning, some of the tips here will help you to stay upright.

I don't mean to poach, but if you have any extra aluminum bases for the Burton raceplate (after helping homebrewed) I'm searching as well. Not looking for free (tho' that'd be great). Happy to pay for parts in good working order. Thanks!

Got a bunch of Burton parts and might be able to help, but I'm unclear as to what broke. Did the metal plate under the plastic baseplate break? Or is it the plastic baseplate?

on AST: http://www.bendbulletin.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090925/SPORTS05/909250417/0/NEWS01

In addition to the listings on the BOL classifieds, you can often find smokin' deals on good beginner carving equipment using the hardbooter.com EBay search for carving gear. Crazedlist is a good way to quickly search CL for carving gear (using FireFox, not IE).

If you start with a 90 degree edge and bevel the base 1 degree the resulting angle is 91 degrees. Beveling the side edge 2 degrees results in an edge of 89 degrees.

My math is a bit rusty, but doesn't 1 degree base bevel and 2 degree side bevel result in an angle of 89 degrees?

I'm interested. Please, what are you asking for it? Thanks! s l i m

Hey SnowGhost,If it's no trouble, would you mind posting those drills here? I'm always looking for ideas to improve and suspect that some other posters on this thread who would appreciate it as well. Thanks! I rode soft powder bumps most of the day today at Vail. It was awesome!!! S l i m

Looking for a replacement for the aluminum plate which underlies the plastic base on a Burton Raceplate binding (it's the big metal piece you see when you turn the binding upside-down). Mine keep cracking on the rear foot between the heel block mounting holes!!! Thanks!

Wouldn't less base edge bevel result in faster edge-to-edge transitions? It would seem a larger angle would require larger movements, and thus take more time.

One other option you might consider is to check and see if you can reposition your ankle strap so that it is mounted higher up your ankle, providing additional leverage for toeside edging. Most of Burton's high-end bindings offer this adjustment. You'll find you gain additional leverage by mounting the strap and ladder on the highest holes closest to your heel (Burton's default is center-hole mounted). <img src="http://i30.tinypic.com/2qbyey8.jpg" border="0" alt="Move the ankle strap-mounts for additional toeside leverage and support."> The trade-off is a bit less ROM out of the ankle joint.

Here are a few clips from the film, <img src="http://i31.tinypic.com/2ccv14m.jpg" border="0" alt="From STEEP"> plus the trailer; and an interview with the .

This auction includes a pair of older Burton 'Flex' bindings, plus a vintage PJ to boot. Search 'vintage bindings' and you'll likely find what you're looking for. <img src="http://i27.tinypic.com/10qkvmp.jpg" border="0" alt="Big snow in the Co. Rockies--over 16 feet since December!"> Personally, when riding softies I like newer two-strappers over vintage three strap binders. IMO they offer better ROM and surfy feel on deep days. S l i m

If you are able to scribe a clean arc across the hill both toeside and heelside, you can make your board turn tighter simply by tilting it higher. More tilt = tighter turn; less tilt = longer turn. Practice on mellow, wide groomers, and when you get the shorter turn dialed toeside and heelside bring it to progressively more challenging slopes. <img src="http://i2.tinypic.com/6t57cld.jpg" border="0" alt="When carving, big tilt = big fun. Brian Delaney, Beaver Creek, CO."> My .02

Congratulations on your new setup. Look forward to some amazing sensations as you learn to blast high performance arcs. +1 for attending SES or some similar carving gathering. It'll help you quickly learn to get the most from your gear--and how to make small adjustments to boots/binding/etc. Demo stuff is also available. In addition, this article helps me with ideas anytime I'm looking for training suggestions. http://www.bomberonline.com/articles/practice_drills.cfm. It used to be in the tech srticles section--but has been moved for some reason???

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