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  5. Colorado Snow

    in Carving Central

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    Great video! Did you do it?

    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!

  9. Help with Beginner Questions

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    Question 1: how do you get up off the ground at these stance angles - seriously?

    Question 2: If I sit on my butt (both feet in bindings), the knee on my back leg feels like it going to tear due to the stance angle. Again, I'm just gently transitioning from standing position to sitting on my butt - I can't imagine what would happen in an actual fall. I'm not using an extreme angle - it's around 35 degrees. I feel this torque in my back knee at angles above 20 degrees when I sit on my butt. How do you guys do this? Is it because you use approx 60 degrees and so sitting on you butt is impossible? I am really worried about damaging my knee.

    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.

  15. Bevel

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    All my boards are tuned this way...1 degree base, 2 degrees side for an included angle of 87 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?

  17. Why no moguls in SBX ?

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    ...If you want some drills that can help, send me an email.
    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

  18. WTB Race Plate Base Plate

    in Want to Buy

    Posted

    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!

  19. Edge Bevels

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    1base - 3 side for SL (effective 88 degree angle)

    .5 base - 3 side for GS (effective 87.5 degree angle)

    ...A little more edge-to-edge quickness on the SL board due to the base bevel...

    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.

  20. carving softies... weak ankles?

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    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.

  22. 3 strap bindings

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    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

  23. Need some tips on my technique

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    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

  24. Newbie wanting info for set up

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    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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