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Comment on Why Snowboarding Is Better Than Skiing by Tom Lawson

Tom Lawson — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:40:42 +0000

Jame Carter – you seem to imply you’re so wonderfully educated.

Would you care to explain how this footage of Travis Rice hitting chads gap exists please?

http://www.blinkx.com/watch-video/dc-travis-rice-hitting-chads-gap/cWTMdDFMa8ECL2wHjqCpKA

Best of luck chap….

Comment on “Freestyle” Equipment Used for “All Mountain” – What Do You Think? by Alf

Alf — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 21:17:23 +0000

Recently I have been using a shorter park board for everything apart from deep deep pow.
Did a board test of about 10 boards in October. Frankly it didn’t change my mind.

Really I have to face it, I’m just about an OK rider and a parkboard that allows me to goof about, hit small bumps jumps n rails…have fun without killing myself.
I think “All mountain” can be a trap some riders (especially new punters) can fall into, they end up with a stiff directional board that requires levels of ability and agression that are not suited to their riding.

For “do everything” I use a Forum younglblood (cambered) 154
For those rare powder days..A stepchild corporate 158.5

Comment on “Freestyle” Equipment Used for “All Mountain” – What Do You Think? by Paul Matthews

Paul Matthews — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:03:39 +0000

Hey! This article peaked my interest because last year I went to Sun Peaks British Columbia, and tried to use my Nitro Swindle on the groomed runs. It just didn’t feel right. So I never managed to get to the power runs and bowls because I switched it up with my Lib Tech Travis Rice. I am going to Vail in a few days and I am wondering if I should give it another try!? (The swindle)

Comment on Your Guide to Riding More Powder by SOTR

SOTR — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:03:22 +0000

Really great tips on riding more powder. esp. love the part about being safe and making sure you have everything you need.

Comment on “Freestyle” Equipment Used for “All Mountain” – What Do You Think? by Josh

Josh — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:12:12 +0000

I am a one or two quiver guy. One for park, resort and pow. The other for urban riding, I has the three boards one time and never used my longer stiffer one. I have found if you are riding everyday on the same board it’s like an extension of your body and your able to destroy anything. That all being said I understand your wanting multiple swords in the sheath. I personally would recommend the Union Force, or a middle of the road Flux. If you want to wait until next season, JF Pelchats new binding company called NOW are the best bindings I have had on my feet, hands down.

Comment on Lib Tech 1986 Snow Mullet – My Next Powder Board? by Tommyw

Tommyw — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:22:02 +0000

I see this is very late but just putting thoughts out there for anyone else. I am 6’3″ ish and 14.3 stone / 90kg.
I have had a 172 mullet for a couple of years but just got back from a trip where I barely rode anything but that board.
It is awesome, in powder it is so loose and manageable, I swear that the tail is almost identical to my 159 banana, so as soon as you are up and planing/ floating it has that loose banana feel, weight forward a bit and you get so much stability for speed. I am looking for another to split, I have a volkl cashew split 162 – i need to go bigger, they have stopped making mullets now, so I have my work cut out finding one! if anyone is selling contact me. tomwells75@gmail.com, interrested in 165+

Comment on Is Riding With Music Safe? by SOTR

SOTR — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:28:16 +0000

Good questions, I think it depends on the person and the skill level as well.

Comment on Breck Update #1 by Gavin

Gavin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:20:31 +0000

@Dave – I sure did, that stuff is awesome!

@theFunction – Julie ;( Still, she’s off work now and loving that!

Comment on Breck Update #1 by theFunction

theFunction — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:10:37 +0000

Sounds great… all apart from the broken arm! And on the 3rd day too! Who was that?

Comment on This is Powdersurfing! But Who’s if For? by Sam MacCutchan

Sam MacCutchan — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:59:55 +0000

The boards don’t seem to have metal edges. I know that in the history of snowboarding that was a barrier in getting snowboards accepted at resorts. The resorts wanted the metal edges to be present for safety reasons in icy conditions.

But still it looks like a lot of fun. If I ever had the opportunity to try it and the conditions were good I would not say no.

It’s not clear in the videos but I think they are wearing regular snowboard boots. I wonder if that allows them enough range of motion for the kick flips they are doing, or maybe they are wearing some other kind of boot.