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Have you ever looked into SG bindings? It functions very very similar to the F2 but has more advantage than F2: - All the nut/bolt utilize 4mm hex drive and it is easier to manage than Pozi drive that F2 uses. Also less likeliness of stripping it with hex drive. - It comes with 2 lift blocks unlike F2's just 1. Also it comes with multiple cant wedges so the set up is pretty adjustable for lift/cant. - Changing lift/cant is easier on SG bindings. In F2, you have to slide the toe or heel block to access screws to change lift/cant but in SG, the bolts are accessible from under the bindings without moving the toe/heel blocks. - SG is stiffer than F2 unless you buy the CNC version of F2. but not overly stiff. One downside is the cost, SG is more expensive than F2. I liked Bomber TD3 SW but it was difficult to center my new boots with SW. I've had burton (ibex), F2, bomber (TD3 SW, TD2) and SG, and so far I like the SG the best. I have 2 sets of SG binding on 2 different board.

I think everyone is having same condition here in NM/CO area. At least in Santa Fe, NM, the condition is horrible. We only had 15% of normal snow fall and only had TOTAL of 12" snowfall. :(

I rode Kessler 185 and that thing needs speed in order to have good carving and fun. It was hard as the local ski area does not have that wide of runs. this thing needs open space to carve out some nice turns I rode Donek Rev 180 (SCR 11.5-19m) and Donek Rev 185 (SCR 13-17). I felt that Donek 185 felt more nimble, fun and like to finish the turns compare to Donek 180. The stiffness is very similar to each other from how it felt. I really like Donek Rev 185 with 13-17m SCR and loves to finish the turn compared to stock SCR. Although Donek Rev is race board, with different SCR, it can be good freecarve board.

Me neither..... envy those winter storms. It was 50 deg by mid-day here. Spring slush

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From talking to Bruce at Coiler, he is done taking order for this year due to his upcoming surgery. I have not ridden his board yet as I just got it but the construction is top notch and from what people say about his board, i am sure it will ride awesome (almost saturday!!). Plus price is awesome as it is in canadian $. I also worked with Sean from Donek to buy nee snowboard after demo-ing at ATC last year, it was very good communication and fast response. Also the board was made really quick. You really cannot go wrong with either Donek nor Coiler. I’ve had other boards such as SG, kessler, f2 but I am now convinced that Customizability of Donek and coiler is the way to go. They will listen to you and suggest a board that fits your style.

Like TVR was saying, I feel like there are more people who know what alpine snowboard is compared to 10 years ago. I usually get compliments from older skier: "you guys look awesome compared to OTHER snowboarders" I think the best comment I heard when I was with another hardbooter (we were both on 180 and 185 board) was: "holy s**t...." LOL

Today was double whamy. Got my new coiler stubby 175 (20.5cm, 13-14m) and used but new for me Donek Rev 185 (20cm, 13-17m)!! This is my first Coiler and it is worth the wait for sure, the construction from how it looks top notch! Thanks to Bruce and GeoffV!! Now I just have to wait until weekend to try it out.

I set it up so that the front boot is more upright and rear boot has forward lean (I had UPZ and now I have point 951). UPZ is known for having build in forward lean and felt fine at the beginning of the season with flat front bindings compared to 2 years ago. It could be that point 951 has less ramp angle than UPZ.

That is a good point about centering the knee! But then why majority of the world cup riders like flat front binding? Thats true, I am more conscious of carving on skis. I now prefer GS boards (longer scr and length) even if it is crowded or narrower runs.

I agree that there are too many variables to compare but like you said, I feel like my legs are in better shape, hence, can keep carving more w/o having to stop.

I am curious what people's thoughts on cross-training with skiing. I started skiing when I was 6 years old but changed into snowboard at age of 14, then exclusively to alpine snowboard at 21 then got back on skis again last year (32 yrs old) as I wanted to do alpine touring at local mountain and also on the days with powder snow, tree runs, and afternoon days when the slope gets choppy. Although I have been snowboarding, I felt that skiing was much more tough on my thigh/legs and use different muscle that I don't use with carving. My setup used to be toe lift at front + heel lift at rear (no cant), however, now it is flat on the front and heel lift on rear. I used to hate riding flat on the front binding as it made my thigh really tired, hence, I had toe lift but as I was watching word cup riders, they usually have flat front and heel lift at the back. I had more chance to ski this season and I have not felt any tiredness on front thigh with flat (no lift nor cant) front binding and I feel that toe side is much stronger with flat front. I am more conscious on having good posture of upper body and practice carving on skis as well. Any thoughts?

I had SG Full Race 163 with Allflex inserts and I forwarded the board information and my weight + purpose for using the Allflex + Ability. Then she proposed the flex, cut, and shape of the Allflex plate. I ended up getting U-shape (longitudinal cut). Back when I ordered, there was no H-shape nor other cuts (hexagonal, diagonal cuts). So I am sure that they can guide more precisely in what the customer wants now even better than before.

Actually, you can get the allflex plate directly from the Allflex in Slovenia. I was in contact with the Alpine Snowboard Olympian, Gloria Kotnik, who works for Allflex and she helped me pick out the right Allflex plate with Email. Maybe they changed since 2016??

It is already sold thanks

SOLD!!

I have Donek Rev 168cm for sale at SOLD shipped. (Retails for $1225) This Rev was custom made last year (2017) for 165-180 lb rider. Although the marking states Sidecut: 10-0 but it is actually 10-12 (confirmed with Sean at Donek. He said his machine made mistake). Custom width of 21.5cm, I wanted to have slightly wider board. The picture is indicated below. Everything is in great shape but there are minor markings but none of it affect how it rides. This is practically mint condition as it was just only made last year. The base and edge was never tuned besides what comes from Donek factory. Plenty of life left to tune. **bindings not included

https://www.grindtv.com/transworld-business/news/capita-purchases-elan-snowboard-factory/ Probably Elan and SG have very similar specs....

I thought Elan was bought out buy capita? And isn’t SG snowboard made by elan since the beginning?

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Bruces building the stubby v2 for me as we speak and I used to have Swoard EC gen 4 but not anymore. I will pm you how coiler is once i get it. i chose coiler stubby bc it is same construction as EC board but juat have upturned nose as i want to use it for various conditions and not just for EC. And I like the customizable part about coiler or donek.

I do hardbooting to carve hard on groomed but also adventure out to the softer snow if the condition allows (which has not happened much this year unfortunately). I don't do softbooting and try to use all hardboot or ski. No gates for me, I am just freelance carver.

Thank you for the reply. Thats interesting but Donek has awesome customer service!!

@Corey How is the ride on new secret compared with rev? I am very curious to know how it compares. I have Donek Rev 168 with 21.5cm width but I rode Donek Rev 180 today and it felt great. I felt like it was stiff but good stiffness and not overly stiff and I can carve some strong turns compared with my Rev.