rst Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 2 hours ago, Jack M said: He said European size 45, which is mondopoint 29.5. Based on that and the picture of his existing binding setup, the 22cm waist on the Vantage will be most welcome. I have mondopoint 28 boots and I like a 21cm waist. missed size 45 in this case, yes, wider board 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueB Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 Ride your Rossi, book a trip to one of the European carvers' gatherings, ride lots of demos, buy what you liked the most. OTOH, if you bought that Vantage, the price is incredible, you could always sell it at close to no loss, if no love. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoroSnow Posted September 30, 2021 Report Share Posted September 30, 2021 @Charlie2021, As you are already having fun with your Rossi, you could of course keep on with it focusing may be a bit more on alpine technique to improve your technique . The board size seems ok for you as you consider yourself/are an intermediate alpine rider. Totally true that a modern board will change your riding perspectives....so much joyful......but not absolutly necessary if money ( and time on the slopes) is a concern..... If new board.... Board size : 162-168 Width : 20-21 cm due to your boot size SCR : around 9-11 Board flex : soft to medium Board construction : rubber dampening. Combined with Titanal would be Holy Grail but very expensive. Last point, you're from Barcelona. Not a lot of Hardbooters around there... I don't know where you usually ride, but I've been a snowboard instructor for 25 years at Grandvalira-Pas de la Casa Resort. A lot of people from Barcelona ski there....so if you're around.....we could share some technical knowledge through a few runs, lessons, whatever......just ask for Rodolphe at Pas de la Casa ski school. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie2021 Posted October 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 On 9/30/2021 at 7:31 PM, RoroSnow said: @Charlie2021, As you are already having fun with your Rossi, you could of course keep on with it focusing may be a bit more on alpine technique to improve your technique . The board size seems ok for you as you consider yourself/are an intermediate alpine rider. Totally true that a modern board will change your riding perspectives....so much joyful......but not absolutly necessary if money ( and time on the slopes) is a concern..... If new board.... Board size : 162-168 Width : 20-21 cm due to your boot size SCR : around 9-11 Board flex : soft to medium Board construction : rubber dampening. Combined with Titanal would be Holy Grail but very expensive. Last point, you're from Barcelona. Not a lot of Hardbooters around there... I don't know where you usually ride, but I've been a snowboard instructor for 25 years at Grandvalira-Pas de la Casa Resort. A lot of people from Barcelona ski there....so if you're around.....we could share some technical knowledge through a few runs, lessons, whatever......just ask for Rodolphe at Pas de la Casa ski school. Moltes gràcies Rodolphe! I have spent a week in Pas de la Casa before, and it was really wonderful. I guess time on the slopes in a big issue. Although from where I live to the resorts is 2-4 hours drive, the reality is that it is difficult to get to the mountains for more than 3 or 4 weekends per season. The advice to practice more is a good one. If I come to Pas de la Casa again, I will look for you. My daughter who is 5, will try skiing/boarding this year for the first time. Perhaps we can go to your school. Fins ara! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eboot Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 Some great deals here for new boards: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quentin Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 On 10/7/2021 at 5:03 PM, Eboot said: Some great deals here for new boards: Definitely would recommend reaching out to Ivan from I-carve- he is the man! Phenomenal customer service, extremely knowledgeable and sells just about all the top brands we as carvers would ever want! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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