SingleWhiteLine Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 I just demoed a carving setup recently and I am stoked to get my own setup. As I am a newbie I am not totally sure exactly what I want, so I am open to sensible suggestions. I think I want a Freecarve type board in the 170-180 length range. I currenty ride a 170 Arbor A frame which I plan to continue to use on powder and crud days and use the carver for those high pressure system groomer days. Feet size is a Mondo 27.5. In my telle and AT boots I use a Mondo 28 shell but I am not sure what shell fits me in Deelux. The demo setup had a 27 Deelux shell that seemed a little small in length. Stats 185lbs 6' tall 27.5 mondo foot Location Park City, Utah I'm looking for a free cave setup that I can grow into over a pure beginner setup. Like I said I am open to suggestions and would prefer to pay for slightly better quality or less used equipment. Thanks for your input and suggestions Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueB Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 CarvingScooby has a Prior WCR metal 177 going for a song: http://www.bomberonline.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=24157 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingleWhiteLine Posted January 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 To be honest I'm a bit wary of metal boards as I've heard of failures from fatigue cracks that are initiated from the indentation left by the edge of the binding. I also suspect it might be a little stiff as it is a race board and I'm looking for more of a freecarve setup. Thanks for the link though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueB Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 Contrary - metals are softer then many classic freecarvers. They are way easier to ride then old boards and have better edge hold. Even if there was a trade off in durabillity, it's worth it, imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanRider Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 I'll keep my eyes open for you around my area, it's strange how many guys ride alpine set-ups here..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gray_on_tray Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 You can also put a set of plates on your Arbor...we've done that with my S Series (evolved into the A Frame) with great results. It's a pretty stiff board to begin with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueB Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 Yup, great idea to get you started on plates - buy just the plate bindings for starters. Your AT boots should work with them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhong7 Posted February 9, 2009 Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 Hey. I'm not sure if you are still looking, but I've got a barely used Burton ultraprime 168 setup from a few years ago with mint condition burton race plates. It is a great setup. Easy enough to learn to carve on, but has enough performance that you will stoked to open it up when you get better. Built to be more of a freecarve board, being a little softer than the factory prime, which was their race board. I will send pics if you are interested. EMail or call. Thanks, David 303-927-8093 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingleWhiteLine Posted February 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 Thanks I'm all setup now. I got a Coiler 178 Freecarve. It should arrive today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Swift Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 I have pair of Deeluxe Boots and Burton plate bindings or Oxygen 4x4 with lifts. Deeluxe states 27 can fit up to 27.9 foot. I f yo want pics give me a shout. Shrddr1@aol.com Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teledeathtrap Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 It has to be a pretty hard day before I can't trenchdig on my Aframe 166. I noticed you tele. I ride in the medium weight Garmont tele boot. You have to make sure the toe bail on the binding is wide enough and if it's loose because of the tele-toe you can use a shim on the throw of the binding. My current setup is tight, but some bibdings fit some boots better than others. You can also cut the toe off but it can pop out of some tele bindings then. Angle your feet so you don't have any boot overhang and have faith, it'll be there for you i promise. Full blown race rigs are sweet, and i have a seldom ridden one, but don't let not having one slow you down in the least. I can happily carve groomers for days on end and do considerable back and sidecountry, moguls, a little bit in the park(I'm getting older) and I can trench dig switch all on the same rig. UH...I'm trying to exstoll the virtues of carving an Aframe not tooting my horn i swear...you can do it too. I can "upgrade" to my Scarpa T-1s on harder days. AT boots are similar, about as stiff as a rec carve boot, just no beveled heal and toe If you decide to sell yours i might be interested. Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teledeathtrap Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 I jumped the gun and see people reccomended putting plates on your Aframe. This being the bomber site, their stuff is awesome, i had to have a friend widen the toe bails for tele boots but they are the best i've ridden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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