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3 hours ago, Jack M said:
Agreed, if you're going to have a 3rd strap, you don't need a rotating highback.
However a big issue with most softboot bindings is the flex of the baseplate. With my Burton Genesis X (their stiffest at the time, with 4-hole discs) I could strap the boot in the binding (without me in it) grab the boot cuff by hand and flex it to the point the baseplate of the binding would lift off the board. Put a 3rd strap and locking highback on most bindings and the baseplate will probably break without more reinforcement.
Yeah, for me the Now Odrives do that. If they were just a smidge stiffer in the base plate…… in some conditions it doesn’t bother me but I’ve realized it causes fatigue I thought it was my coiler was wearing me out and then I switched bindings and put the Nows on my tanker…. Now my tanker wears me out…..
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19 hours ago, jtslalom said:
Ride El Hefe. Not much more needs to be said.
Jt
Agreed, I have been on all the other that people rave about and the ride is my favorite by a long shot.
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On 1/30/2022 at 5:59 PM, lonbordin said:
Ditto.
Alright, who in the US has one??? I’ll let you try my 275 coiler bxfr
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So, many years ago I smacked my head, after that injury I had trouble “getting it back” balance, shakey legs and generally getting my lower body to do what I wanted it to. I had chalked it up to age, inner ear stuff and fear. Doctor concurred.
I had some constant sciatica type stuff that I’ve had for well over a decade now but suddenly over the last two years has worsened.
Turns out, I had crushed a couple vertebrae that went relatively unnoticed vs the migraine and some upper body bruising when I smacked my head… I’d basically just tried to ignore that my feet would often do a pins and needles thing and a variety of other fun things. Figured it was circulation stuff and being less in shape than I once was or whatever.
well, now, many years later I get imaging and here I am. Had I of 1, sought out better care other than a visit the next day not mentioning all the stuff I was feeling and 2, later when a doctor asked about how I recovered actually told them of my issues I would of been able to access treatment then and would have less of a mess now.
likely, had I of said my legs felt weird they’d of taken X-rays then. In my defense, I really did think it was that I got my bell rung. With the nature of the falls we take snowboarding, skiing and skating pretty horrific back injuries that go undiagnosed are fairly common after talking with a surgeon because we figure we are just sore and focus on the broken arm or concussion.
anyway, don’t be a dumbass like me you guys. I’ve never been able to ride the same since, just ask for an X-ray if your back is tender after a fall.
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On 2/28/2021 at 1:49 AM, SunSurfer said:
PhilW hasn't posted here yet, but I'm pretty sure he would echo my recommendation to carve a Kessler KST 162 slalom race board HARD. Just make sure you've done some pre-season quads muscle and cardio-respiratory conditioning first.
Careful carving the Donek MK really hard. You'll come round so fast you'll kiss your own a**!
I’ve had a bunch of SL sticks, 162-168 are the sweet spot for me at 275 lb
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6 hours ago, lordmetroland said:
This is like going to Disneyland and grousing about the lack of fine art. If I was in Jackson, I wouldn’t be looking for corduroy...go ride the s*** out of that mountain.
For real, who the frig looks for cord at Jackson? Love the shit out of that place, might be my favorite
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On 2/14/2021 at 2:38 PM, Deuxdiesel said:
The Anvil Brand wedges for draft horses are 9.5" x 9.5"
Ohh, that’s getting close!
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16 hours ago, Deuxdiesel said:
I can't imagine what those would cost coming from Japan. For something that simple, you can buy horse hoof wedge pads from a farrier supply for about $10 each and DIY.
I tried going that route, could not find any wide enough
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3 hours ago, west carven said:
Precisely!
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On 2/11/2021 at 3:49 PM, Pat Donnelly said:
One of the reasons I jumped into UPZ's was interference between #2 & #3 buckles on my rear boot on Track 700's.
Yup, this is common and it seems they never solved the issue. The old sb series did the same stuff.... not the end of the world but annoying
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Awhile back there was a thread with softboot cants from Japan, can’t find the thread and google is not revealing what I’m looking for on Japanese websites...
can anyone help?
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Which liners are how much?
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On 1/26/2021 at 11:12 AM, Jack M said:
Thank you @johnasmo for the detailed review. After two days on a Contra 174/20.5/12.5, I generally have similar impressions and feelings. However my preference is for the K168. If I could own only one board, that is the one. I did feel the Contra was easier to find edge hold on mid-day well-used conditions, I can see why this sidecut would be useful/popular in places where conditions get bumpy quickly.
However the overall feel of the sidecut was strange to me, something I'd never felt before. It kind of felt as if the board was riding on two skates, one in front of your front foot and one behind your back foot, and nothing in between. I didn't sense much feedback under or between my feet. I felt it was more reluctant to tip up on edge, and low angle cruise carving was kind of "sticky". It seemed to be happiest inside a certain range of edge angles, and sort of awkward outside of it.
The KST sidecut is silky smooth to me, everywhere. I agree all the parameters of the board are in total harmony. IMO it is noticeably more pleasing on good conditions like early morning groom. I would rather maximize that time of day. I have also become a conditions snob in my advanced age. I get enough days on hill now that when conditions go to hell I'll just call it a day or I'll just cruise and choose good spots to put a carve down. If I were to be really extravagant, I'd use a KST in the morning and a Contra after lunch. That's probably the ultimate quiver for my mountain. But that seems kind of like having two drivers in your golf bag.
The stock Kessler 171, 180, 185 are like that, the 168 is not. The largest radius on the 168 is in the middle near the rear foot per John's measurements, and then it tightens towards the tail. It feels this way while riding. My new custom 180 (avg 15m) is like that too, it's an absolute dream. I'm not sure how the 162 is, but I suspect it is tail-tight.
I have no idea what the shape of the Kessler 162 is other than perfect! Mine is ancient, beat to hell and has thin edges and I’m gonna ride it until it breaks. This contra though.... it’s got some of the same sauce..... just very different at the same time. Both want me a little more centered than my other boards. This is the thing though the contra took a few runs to like and to feel comfortable on where as the Kessler it was literally the second turn.
The contra is easier to ride all round just.... different and weird at first
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5 hours ago, Serajam said:
Would you please tell me where I can get this pads. Thanks
Tognar
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Okay, so I just put a couple mornings on one of these. It’s really good!
I have some reduced mobility these days but the damn thing allows for it and gives me a massive amount grip and I can really adjust the turn size without laying into the nose all that much. Was slightly twitchy at first but once I got used to it really really easy to ride.
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Title says it all, shop insisted that the 275 would work for my foot, it just won’t work. Too narrow had to jump up a size. These are unused. Paid $475 yours for 100 less than that, free shipping CONUS
ill entertain trades such as wide snowboards like a tanker wide or the extra wide SG or BX boards or if you have some really nice bindings like Ride El Hefes
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46 minutes ago, bobdea said:
Okay, so, I’m running zips in softboots, best setup I’ve ever had.
To clarify, best softboot setup @lonbordin
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Okay, so, I’m running zips in softboots, best setup I’ve ever had.
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On 3/12/2020 at 1:20 PM, *Ace* said:
What angles were you running? Any other relevant information?
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16 minutes ago, JohnE said:
I use Flow Talons. They are the most supportive, most comfortable snow-sliding footwear ever (ski boots and snowboard boots).
Mine are difficult to get on and more difficult to get off but the heel hold-down is great and the boots are always comfortable.
I think Talons are among the stiffest soft boots.
Yup, that’s the rumor!
I have no experience with those.I do have Driver Xs, the stiff K2s, and Insanos though. The insano has more rigid tongue than the K2. The boots while different all give about the same performance.
the insano and drivers are pretty close in flex and the K2 are a notch below.
while the burton lacing is a little annoying I wouldn’t write it off as it’s never failed..... I have dealt with boa failures soooo there’s that.
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On 3/7/2020 at 9:03 AM, barryj said:
Question you Oxess aficionados can answer I expect.....
How come Oxess boards only have 4 inserts fore and aft?
Seems very limited in adjustment compared to most other boards with 10-12 fore/aft??
most of them are custom so you tell them the stance you want and they place it where they think it should be (I think!)also, I have been told by a few builders that inserts add a lot of labor and interfere with bonding and all sorts of stuff.
so, there’s a few reasons!
Tomahawk usually only had one or two packs.
i have a Kessler with no 4x4, just hangl
So, just buy this thing before I do!
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On 3/2/2020 at 2:44 PM, Jack M said:
I like lateral stiffness.
Agreed
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Idk, for me, jay is where I go to play in the woods... carving there is just okay
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