SEJ Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 I plan on upgrading to a BTS system this season and I'm looking for input on springs. I was riding my Indies with 3 buckles and a power strap (Thats how they came when I bought them.) I now have 4 buckles and would like a little more freedom of movement. I'm 175 lbs and would consider myself an intermediate carver. I know a lot of this is personal preference, but a starting point would be nice. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 I plan on upgrading to a BTS system this season and I'm looking for input on springs. I was riding my Indies with 3 buckles and a power strap (Thats how they came when I bought them.) I now have 4 buckles and would like a little more freedom of movement. I'm 175 lbs and would consider myself an intermediate carver. I know a lot of this is personal preference, but a starting point would be nice.Scott yellow is real soft and blue is just right for me..... I weigh 250 so I'm betting yellow might be the ticket for you if you're lighter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big canuck Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 what Bob said. x 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie00 Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 I'm 6 feet 165 pounds. I started with Blue springs and didn't like it very much.. I was used to riding on walk mode so it felt very stiff.. I'm now on yellow and I'm loving it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 The last couple seasons I switched back & forth between blue & yellow springs. I'm about 165-170lbs. It took me a while to dial things in, but my preference is blue for groomed terrain. At high speeds the yellows feel too squishy & are less responsive. However, while riding my AM in powder & chop, I love the yellows. Give 'em both a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Started w/yellow, went to blue (long springs) - perfect! ~160 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Buggs Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Im 180 and an intermediate carver:eplus2: I ride Blue. Had some yellows and thought they were too soft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trikerdad Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Try blues on top and yellows on the bottom. Personally I ride reds on top and blues on the bottom with my Indy's but I'm 6'3" and 220. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueB Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 When in doubt, start in the middle. If wrong, there's only one step to go from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 My riding weight bounces between 185 and 195 and I've had two seasons on BTS. I have tried lots of different yellow-blue combinations and I have settled on blue all around. I weigh enough to b able to get some movement out of the blue ones off piste, and on piste they offer enough resistance so that I get the feeling of power when I want it. I have used this setup with both Suzukas and Track 700's. The Indy has a stiffer upper option than the Track 700 if I am not mistaken, if I had those I might try mixing some yellow back in there to try to soften it out a bit. If you can swing it I recommend a set of each and experimenting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwmaron Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 What Ernie00 said x 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastskiguy Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 195# and blue all around here. Got some brand new, never used yellow long springs up for grabs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmut Karvlow Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 The way you ride buy the yellows, if you don't like them I will bring my blue springs to the SES and you can have them, I don't use them. or I will mail them to you c.o.d. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEJ Posted August 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 Hey Buddies, thanks for all the input. It all sounded pretty much yellow for me, and then Helmut, you nailed it for me. Yellow it is! I mean, hell, I can try other ones at SES 09, but the yellow ones will get me started. Helmut, You coming? Gretchen and I really enjoyed hanging with the crowd we had last year. Thanks to all Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmut Karvlow Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 The dancin poo, and I will be there with Paul we also had a GREAT time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 Why would you guys assume any of you are invited back to the SES? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulk Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 Why would you guys assume any of you are invited back to the SES?:DOops....* did Michelle forget to invite you too?* Rumor has it reservations are being made as we speak.* Is Bordy in or out?* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmut Karvlow Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 Finn, Michelle said we could come:1luvu: besides, the pig in the bed was just a joke:ices_ange:ices_ange Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEJ Posted August 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 I heard it was a fettish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 stop calling jack a pig or a fetish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbeck Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 I am an older bigger guy (200lbs) I have the yellows springs and like them. I think BTS is really a big deal. I am way more comfortable with the predictable flex. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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