pow4ever Posted July 7, 2017 Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 http://wtnh.com/2017/07/04/connecticut-ski-resort-plans-to-open-with-synthetic-surface/ surface similar to BuckHill? There are no mention of it on Powder Ridge's website. Just wondering if anyone heard anything more on the topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Ace* Posted July 8, 2017 Report Share Posted July 8, 2017 Very interesting! I saw some guys out in Japan had some special PureBoarding boards made with stainless steel strips along the edge for enhanced durability on artificial slopes. Looking forward to seeing how this pans out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tugboater Posted August 20, 2017 Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 (edited) I'm only 40 minutes from there. If this is even partially carveable I would seriously consider a season pass. Edit- it opens Sept 2nd. I may seriously have to check it out with my old Donek. It may be worth $18 to see what the story is. https://powderridgepark.com/365-synthetic-snow-park/ Edited August 20, 2017 by Tugboater More info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pow4ever Posted August 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 awesome!! thanks for the heads up Tugboater. Let us know how well it work. I would start with a softboot rock board and pad up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tugboater Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 I don't have softies any more. I'm actively trying to talk the family into going. I'll be running a Donek FC 172 since there is no way I'm taking my Coiler on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pow4ever Posted September 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 I hate to see you ruin a Donek hence I suggest an old freeride/softboot deck. If you haven't read about the damage it can do the the edges: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powdahbonz Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 Looking at those threads with base damage is painful. Find a craigslist beater and ride it until it flames out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tugboater Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 Well it sounds like their plan is to make snow on top of this stuff. They plan on opening Dec 15. I have mixed feelings on this. It was not fun to ride on When it was just the plastic. However, I can see it being great with a bit of snow. It'll protect your board on thin spots and they can open with 3" of snow on it. I did spend some time chatting with the manager and the plan is to install at least 2,800' of this. So in hoping it rides ok with a little snow on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Ace* Posted June 17, 2018 Report Share Posted June 17, 2018 (edited) Found at last! Pure Boarding Japan Facebook, June 2015. I just sent a message to find out more about the process used, stay tuned for response. From the Pure Boarding Japan Facebook site: "Since the sole will melt in the heat of friction, it will paste a stainless steel sole. In Hotwax without, we can improve the slip blowing the silicon spray to the sole. Edge angle. sole is -2 to -6. Side is 86." I saw a picture once of some skis that had a metal base versus just strips like this board. I'll try looking for it again but searching for 'skis with metal edge/base' or anything similar turns up generic info about ski construction and edges. Edited June 17, 2018 by *Ace* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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