r_starr

Yes, they are still for sale. Thanks for asking.

Reduced, $225 plus shipping.

These are big boy boots, U.S. size 13.

Hi Triderdad I'm still riding that Swoard! I've never had any work done to the edges or base. After several hunderd days it did delam but Bruce @ Coiler put it back together and it's going strong.

For Sale: New, never worn, pair of Burton Fire boots, shell size 29.5 – 31, liners 29.5. $325 plus shipping.

I'm interested for $475 + shipping. Please email me via my profile if it's still available. Thanks, Rob

A recent editorial argued that something can't be a "right" if it means taking from someone else. For example someone needs healthcare and if healthcare is a "right" this person can hold the doctor and the pharmacist criminally liable if treatment isn't provided. Essentially the same thing is the scenario of redistribution where an individual's assets are seized via taxes to pay for the alleged healthcare "right" of others.

"For the first time in my adult life, I'm proud of Massachusetts." Hopefully everyone got that as a paraphrase & parody of Michelle Obama's comment. I've spent some time in MA, love the state, love the people. Certainly Coakley ran a weak race. But in MA registered Democrats outnumber Republicans 3 to 1 and in the presidential election Obama carried the state by 26 points so with all things being equal you'd think the dems would of won even with Coakley running a poor campaign. Unless there are other reasons. There seems to be a trend here with Democrats losing New Jersey and Virginia too. Thanks for the feedback.

For the first time in my adult life, I'm proud of Massachusetts.

yes it's still for sale.

Someone wanted to know my weight: 210 lbs. Thanks for looking!

still available!

bump.

Hi Ray, I live in Incline and would be glad to try to give you the local info. Rose and Diamond Peak are my winter hangouts, Rose being the favorite. If you can work it in please stop by for a beer when you're in the area. Rob

Price reduction: $375 shipped

Important criteria: • cannot be a big city; must be a small-to-mid-sized town • cost of living must be reasonable (meaning you could live comfortably on $30K-40K annually) • town must include at least one good coffeehouse and one good bookstore • broadband Internet access must be available Mandatory criteria—must be 30mins or less from the following: • at least one good whitewater river • at least one good carving resort • mountains at least 3,000' high • many miles of great bicycling/motorcycling roads in the area Scott, I believe that about anywhere in the Lake Tahoe region would meet your "mandatory criteria," and that certain areas could also meet your "important criteria." It's always exciting to find a new place to live so I know you're enjoying your research. Rob

Bump for price reduction. Thinning the quiver. Thanks! Rob Someone requested close-ups of the topsheet. Thanks for the interest and sorry about my refection in the pictures.

Coiler For Sale: 2007 World Cup PureRace Length: 186cm Sidecut: 15m Waist: 23.5cm Flex: 6.5 Identification on sidewall: WCC 186 PR 23.5 07RS1 6.5 Ridden 6 mornings. In excellent condition with the minor scuffs & binding marks that you'd expect. Price Reduction: $375 shipped to U.S. Thanks! Rob

When you're riding & listening to tunes don't you miss hearing the love from the lift? That can be good stoke sometimes. :)

carvediem, I cobbled together an Excel spreadsheet some years back (2003 I think) that calculates the theoretical G force using speed and sidecut radius as the input variables. I tried to upload it but got the message "invalid file." Drop me an email if you'd like a copy. FWIW, an example of the results per the spreadsheet: carving a board with a sidecut radius of 13 meters at 24.6 MPH results in 3 Gs with an edge angle of 71.4°. Always possible, probably even likely, that the SS contains errors! :) Rob

Michelle, Sad to read about the loss of your gear. Please accept my gift of $100 to help you replace your boards. Let me know check or PayPal. Happy to help out, albeit in a small way. Rob

I have a set. Not sure that I really want to part with them, but if you like, email me an offer. Rob

Happy to kick in via PayPal too.

Thanks everyone for the reports. Conditions sound a little sketch to risk the 14 hour (round trip) drive. I can do Mammoth/June as a day-trip so I may check that out next week instead. Will try Utah another time. Rob

Hi, The snow situation is desperate at Tahoe, so, I'm thinking about driving to Salt Lake City next week and riding for 3 days. It'd be very much appreciated if locals could give me a heads-up on the current conditions. My interest is morning carving some blues but mostly black groomed runs. From this snow report it appears that are a few black groomers open at Snowbird. http://www.snowbird.com/ski_board/grooming.php I've never carved Utah so would welcome any advice, other mountains to consider, lodging, anything helpful. If the conditions are such that it's not worth the trip right now that would be useful to know. Thanks in advance, Rob