1xsculler Posted February 15, 2022 Report Share Posted February 15, 2022 21 minutes ago, O.o said: Yes, I would have to agree, they do slide a lot in the PGS. If course any of them could undoubtedly freecarve with the best of you guys/gals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo Posted February 16, 2022 Report Share Posted February 16, 2022 @O.othey're the most comfy boot with the best heel hold that I've used (between Deeluxe, UPZ and Mountain Slope). They are perfect for carving and I'm sure all here would agree. I liked them so much, I got a softer pair for my all mountain ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted February 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2022 6 hours ago, 1xsculler said: IMHO, race carving is really hardcore slarving and quite different from free carving and different equipment may apply It depends on the course and conditions. I would say generally the rider who wins is usually the one who carved the most and slarved/skidded the least. Ledecka carved so much in these Olympics, I love her style. (I think she did last time too, I can't remember off the top of my head) 46 minutes ago, daveo said: they're the most comfy boot with the best heel hold that I've used (between Deeluxe, UPZ and Mountain Slope). They are perfect for carving and I'm sure all here would agree. They are my favorite boot. However a perfectly kitted and fitted pair of UPZs or Deeluxes can be just as good. The issue is that UPZs and Deeluxes need a lot of aftermarket parts and maybe stretching to be as good as Mountain Slopes are out of the box, in my experience. And I could never get the same heel hold in T700s. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo Posted February 16, 2022 Report Share Posted February 16, 2022 22 minutes ago, Jack M said: However a perfectly kitted and fitted pair of UPZs or Deeluxes can be just as good. Yes, I should have said that my experience is subjective to me and my foot. Good point, a perfectly fitted boot for a particular foot is a perfectly fitted boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.E Posted February 16, 2022 Report Share Posted February 16, 2022 To me its all about heel hold. I have a really low volume foot, and I was never able to get UPZ or Deeluxe/ Raichle to hold my foot securely without crushing it, either with buckle pressure, fit foam, board mods or all of the above. In MS I get much better heel hold without the need to crush my foot. No amount of liner work got me even close before. Note: I've run these with mid volume Scarpa liners and currently with the SBC wraps. If UPZ were as good of a fit, I'd have not spent the extra $$. But they have paid for themselves everytime I've worn them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Carvin' Marvin Posted February 16, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 16, 2022 Y'all are talking about a lot of things that aren't hot, new, and juicy snowboards. SHOW ME THE BOARDS. My therapist thinks I have an issue with porn addiction, but I keep telling her the problem is y'all are on here talking about heel pockets and slarving instead of posting the goods. 5 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shred Gruumer Posted February 16, 2022 Report Share Posted February 16, 2022 13 hours ago, Carvin' Marvin said: y'all are on here talking about heel pockets and slarving instead of posting the goods. Yeah... What he said... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.E Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 My apologies. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1xsculler Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 45 minutes ago, Mr.E said: My apologies. A commited board hoarder. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shred Gruumer Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 49 minutes ago, Mr.E said: My apologies More photos please.. Mother may i . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.E Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 (edited) My wonderful wife was the one that pointed out it looked like I had another space in the rack. While I have a pretty solid selection, it's not really a hoard, per se. I like to cycle stuff out while it still has lots of life and then move on to the new (to me) hotness, usually a couple of years after it's actually new. But this one came in the wrapper! Shred: Race Lab GS 185 Edited February 18, 2022 by Mr.E 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted February 18, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 1 hour ago, Mr.E said: Race Lab GS 185 "Hypercarbon" or Titanal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.E Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 (edited) The first. I have a titanal "Colorado Edition", so it will be interesting to see how they compare. I'm a bit off my game this season, so this one might be my new board for next year. Edited February 18, 2022 by Mr.E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st_lupo Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 2 hours ago, 1xsculler said: A commited board hoarder. Can I upvote this a few more times please? And add mountain bikes too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1xsculler Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 9 minutes ago, st_lupo said: Can I upvote this a few more times please? And add mountain bikes too! Go for it. It also applies to banjos and racing shells for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkaholic Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 1 hour ago, Mr.E said: The first. I have a titanal "Colorado Edition", so it will be interesting to see how they compare. I'm a bit off my game this season, so this one might be my new board for next year. Bring that hypercarbon on Sunday and I'll back to back to back test with both my titanal 183s. ink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.E Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 1 minute ago, inkaholic said: Bring that hypercarbon on Sunday and I'll back to back to back test with both my titanal 183s. ink Indeed. I need to get some wax on it and set the bevels. You can ride it if you teach me how to ride it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkaholic Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 11 minutes ago, Mr.E said: Indeed. I need to get some wax on it and set the bevels. You can ride it if you teach me how to ride it. I'm game. Same as I've been saying since you started riding with us, sack up and tilt it up on edge. Are you coming up Sunday? Be good to have you back out since you haven't made it much this season. ink 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b.free Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 New old stock with metal. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.E Posted February 18, 2022 Report Share Posted February 18, 2022 1 hour ago, inkaholic said: Depends on my wifes work schedule, but possibly. Yeah, been a light season for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big mario Posted February 19, 2022 Report Share Posted February 19, 2022 2 hours ago, inkaholic said: I'm game. Same as I've been saying since you started riding with us, sack up and tilt it ink what he said. Gorilla balls 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.E Posted February 19, 2022 Report Share Posted February 19, 2022 I mean, at least you guys are technical. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shred Gruumer Posted February 21, 2022 Report Share Posted February 21, 2022 Boring Kessler x-carve 164 Riding it with now recon bindings.. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i-carve.com Posted February 21, 2022 Report Share Posted February 21, 2022 20 minutes ago, Shred Gruumer said: Boring Kessler x-carve 164 Riding it with now recon bindings.. Finally landed... 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shred Gruumer Posted February 21, 2022 Report Share Posted February 21, 2022 28 minutes ago, i-carve.com said: Finally landed... Yes... And thanks i-carve.com And Ivan.. The go to guy.. Board was on quareteen... Thanks for shaking the tree. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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