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  1. Video after two seasons of harboot practice

    in Carving Central

    Posted · Edited by yamifumi

    6 hours ago, Corey said:

    Wow, that's a very smooth application with no trapped bubbles! Any special skills needed to pull that off? Smear it on with a spatula and it'll self level? 

    It appears the PMC-770 is much more viscous than the Econ 60 or 80 that @Technick used, which probably makes for an easier application. 

    @Corey, it is much easier than Shoe-Goo that I used to use and you will get used to after 1 try but I did mess up the first try a bit. It does self level as long as it is not too hard nor too runny.

    Here is what I do:

    - I partition the area with masking tape and I use wider masking tape so that if it flows over it, I have some margin fo error

    - it is 2 part mix and mix it according to the instruction. 

    - For color, you dont even need a drop of it and I dipped popsicle stick I to that color and mix it into the 

    - then I wait about 25-30min to harden a bit but it is important that it doesn’t become too hard. But if you don’t wait long enough, it will be too runny. 

    - I apply with rubber gloves and don’t use any spatula. I first used spatula but @b.freerecommended to use rubber glove and it was a lot easier.

    - it will settle and become smooth so I try to do it on level surface and don’t mess with it too much once I apply it unless more material needs to be applied or removed

    - I wait about 10-15min before removing the masking tape. But do not leave it until it cures. As some material will lift at the edge and cause it to come off when you are riding. But you don’t want to remove it too soon and the material flows over.


     

    this method helped me a lot to keep my jacket looking ok, thanks to @b.free


    @Corey, if you want to know how much I used for each parts and how big of surface I used, you can DM me your email address and send you the amount in grams and picture of the surface I applied to. The website won’t let me upload more than 2.94MB size picture.

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  2. Video after two seasons of harboot practice

    in Carving Central

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    3 hours ago, Corey said:

    @Technick Would you be able to to share any info or tips on this? Or a link to someone's guide or something? 

    Some of the Virus guys I met at Aspen had amazing smooth and clear rubber coatings on parts of their gear but the language barrier prevented much knowledge transfer. 

    I've used Shoe Goo but it's too stiff for mitts or clothes and it's really tough to apply smoothly. PlastiDip applies very easily for clothes but isn't durable enough for mitts/gloves on cold/hard snow. 

    Thanks! 

    @Corey, I use this stuff that I learned from @b.free and mix it with color additive to make it into any color. It has worked out well for both of us.

     

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    23/24 Board Porn

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    Continuation with Oxess and Marcel’s vision of narrower board @ 165mm. I loved the last one so much, I got another one.
     

    Carbon/Titanal construction with shape of RG185 with HH stiffness.

    Now, people can see me coming from mile away. Yes, it’s pink.
     

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  5. Intuition SBC Wrap Liners?

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    19 hours ago, TLN said:

    Got the same config with custom insoles. Still not 100% happy after all the money/time spend.

    Might want to ditch SBC Wraps for something comfier.

    Thanks for suggestion but contrary to others, SBC is great. I have about 120 days on them and still good. I prefer the tall built. I have some pieces of yoga mat for added hold and works like magic. 

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  6. Intuition SBC Wrap Liners?

    in Carving Central

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    I have these in my MS boots and it is one of the best liner that I used as I like the taller liners especially in MS boots. MS boot shells tends to be higher and it has "rear wing" for more support. 

    I don't know how it is with other boot manufactures but i bet it will look very tall.

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  7. I Ditched The BTS And I LIKE IT!!

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    6 hours ago, Odd Job said:

     

    That said, the Mountainslopes I tried on last year felt SUPER nice with the spring system and articulation point closer to my ankle. I will splurge if I'm still riding hardboots in the future.

    You should def splurge! I love m’y MS for 6 seasons and no sign of major break besides breaking of cables occasional torque-ing of the bolts. 
     

    you should def get orange spring if you get it.

  9. Video after two seasons of harboot practice

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    3 hours ago, Jack M said:

    My frustrations are that in my observation, most people who come to alpine snowboarding with EC as their goal end up with bad habits - reaching down for the snow, bending over at the waist, flopping from side to side, scrubbing speed and having to stand up and wait for speed to build again.  They go straight for the laid-down carves without mastering the basics first.  Very few people IMO ever reach the level that Patrice and Jacques have with their style. 

    This is great point about people reaching for the snow, dog petting, and bending over at the waist. I did that before (not because I wanted to do EC back then) and I didn't realize I looked "like that" until other people started to take video of me, it is a great way to reflect on the riding. Also, bending at the waist looks bad anyways..... Personally, I do consider @b.freeto be that "a few" who is at that level. Crazy dude. 

    3 hours ago, Jack M said:

    I find their highly prescriptive guidelines around equipment and stance to be unreasonable.  Flat bindings may be good for some people, but I'm convinced that's a bad stance for most.  23cm waist boards?  No thanks. 

    Contrary to "Swoard Style" EC, @b.freecan EC any board: 26cm to 15cm. Again, I don't even know how he does it but just does it. And Swoard set up is wack, never liked it. 23cm is like a tank. 16cm is more like it. 😈

    3 hours ago, Jack M said:

     EC only works on very good conditions.  But like I said above, if you have good conditions, do whatever's fun for you.

    EC works on all conditions, @b.freewill ride anything and EC in the conditions that 95% of people on this form wouldn't even carve. 

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  13. What's a Head Check?

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    “Downhill uphill rider” 😂 

    if you gonna do some moves (ex. 360, etc) that person better be aware of surroundings. Who would expect person to come uphill or make that ridiculous turn. And I am amazed how red jacket guy managed to hit anyone in that wide open run….

    i bubble my head as much as I can to make sure I am not getting hit…

  15. Narrow boards - Virus, etc?

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    On 2/3/2023 at 12:06 PM, Eastsiiiide said:

    In case you haven't seen my recent post about board width, I'd love to find a narrow board to play with.  Say, 14-18 cm. 

    Anyone have a F2 silberfeil 156 or 162 they want to part with?  Virus, oxess, others...?  Perhaps even a skwal?

    I have Virud Cybotg at 14.5cm, 181cm

    pleass message me if you are interested:)

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  18. AFC 2023 Feb 2-6

    in Colorado

    Posted · Edited by yamifumi

    12 hours ago, ktv said:

    @pow4ever @lake effect mike and I will be riding on Sunday through Saturday.

    Although Bob mentioned Buttermilk and the Kids program on Sunday, I can't imagine they'd be on the Tiehack lift?

    Buttermilk has been the one to go to on weekends for us for crowds.

    That's probably where we'll head on Sunday.

    Slot is groomed (at least the last few years) M-W-F. Unfortunately, Monday looks to be a bit snowy.

    Unfortunately, the slot was not groomed today (Friday)

    Some of us will be at highlands in the morning to escape some Saturday crowds then come back to Snowmass.

    Planning on Aspen Mountain on Sunday

    I know other half in the group will be at Snowmass

  21. AFC 2023 Feb 2-6

    in Colorado

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    Hello, I think there are different ideas and some are going to Buttermilk. 
     

    For me, it depends on the gondola of Aspen Mtn. I Heard it wasn’t running today and they are re trying to fix it. If they are re fixed, me and another rider will be at Aspen mtn in the morning but if it is not running then Snowmass Friday!

    I am checking the gondola issues and grooming report in the morning. 

  24. Board shape: Is it worth going as narrow as you can?

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    I personally have the following length and width:

    - Oxess XXR 182 @ 15.5cm

    - Virus Interceptor 181 @ 16cm

    - Virus Cyborg 181 @ 14.5cm

    - Virus Phantom 195 @ 18cm

    And @b.freehas Virus Black Death 176 @ 15cm

     

    For me, narrow board was eye opening and it is very maneuverable from crowded to open runs by varying the turns so easily. It is rare that I am not enjoying the run. I say a lot less of: "oh man it is crowded run", "the run is not perfectly groomed", "I wish the run were wider", "too many soft spots", etc.

    I had a good outcome by trying and sticking to narrow board but again, it is completely personal preference. 

    Another positive is that I can mess with people's mind and people are even more confused what the heck I am riding..... "I just lost my other powder ski so i just decided to drill a hole and ride it mono-style" 

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