rpmk104 Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Any comments on my techniques is greatly appreciated! It was on a gentle green slope so I didn't want to go too fast. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpmk104 Posted January 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 Thanks! I learned how to carve myself...so I have no idea what techniques I am using or whether my mechanics are correct or not. Cross over? Cross under??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pow4ever Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 If I am reading the article correctly. That would be cross over. How long you been boarding? If you like carving hardboot is the way to go. It took about 1.5 seasons for me to make the transition. I still take the softboots out in the tree/bump. Most of the time I prefer the hardboot as it's more comfortable now that I finally broke them in. -- David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buell Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 If you like carving hardboot is the way to go. It is a fun way to go, but not necessarily the way to go. Softy carving is a different experience, quite technical and rewarding. I like both very much. Your carves are looking really smooth. I cannot believe the chaos you are having to carve through. Good to be able to turn pretty tight. It is really good to work on technique on mellow runs. that Pokkis recently posted (you have probably seen it). Shows some really fun softy carving. We have watched it a number of times. It really demonstrates how much freedom you have in your lower body when riding on softies.Buell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dano Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 ...as Jibber does. Better than your average lunch tray but that's it. "IMHO 3 straps on a Supermodel in Colorado, might actually equal HB's and Alpine Board on Hard Snow east coast ? " Sorry, but this is the lamest thing I've ever read here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pow4ever Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 It is a fun way to go, but not necessarily the way to go. Softy carving is a different experience, quite technical and rewarding. I like both very much.Your carves are looking really smooth. I cannot believe the chaos you are having to carve through. Good to be able to turn pretty tight. It is really good to work on technique on mellow runs. that Pokkis recently posted (you have probably seen it). Shows some really fun softy carving. We have watched it a number of times. It really demonstrates how much freedom you have in your lower body when riding on softies.Buell I stand corrected :) I def agree with the way you put it. For me: Everytime I switch from HB to SB. I can push the SB stuff so much more. In that sense I would recommend to give HB a try. -- David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buell Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 I stand corrected :) I def agree with the way you put it.For me: Everytime I switch from HB to SB. I can push the SB stuff so much more. In that sense I would recommend to give HB a try. -- David Yes, and I would definitely suggest trying hardbooting if you love to carve, but it is not necessary. I am the same way. I got hardboots at the end of my first season and that really helped my softy carving. rpmk104 is way ahead of my softy carving from back then though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpmk104 Posted January 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 I actually got some HB gear at the end of the last season. Got some Dynafit AT boots and an old burton alp 164cm (from 1999 i think). I've only been out on my HB for a few days but I am already hooked! Still need to get use to the HB gear and have to learn to trust the alpine board. I find myself holding back when I get too fast or am carving at high speeds with the alpine board. I am also afraid of getting nailed or nailing someone in the middle of my carve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slopestar Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=a250a3b034d24bb3f048ca&skin_id=701 sorry, not trying to hijack your thread... This is from jan 3rd 2005 at Mtn High in Wrightwood ca 1 min video with some dead space from 20-30 seconds in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowboarddave Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 come to Camelback, I'll help you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtslalom Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 rpmk104, Carving can be done on ANY equipment in just about ANY conditions. Your soft carving looks good. If you are willing to make a ride up to Vernon NJ to ride at Mountain Creek, I'll carve soft boots with you. Just take note of the local ny/pa/nj board and look at the Mountain Creek thread. There are quite a few soft boot carvers who can really drive good turns there. There are also some excellent hard booters too. All of which would be glad to ride with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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