NEED HELP, BEEN AWAY FOR 15 YEARS NOW BACK CARVING

Post by **Blahblah** » Saturday 20 February 2010, 4:08

I'm using my old Burton Alp 64 with crap burton bindings with old used cut ski boots (to make a bit more flexible) and I've surprised myself just how quickly I'm laying down turns. The problem is now I feel that I've pushed my equipment to the limit and have no idea what is good nowadays. I'm looking to completely lay out carves on soft groomers. I'm a skilled rider and can handle an aggresive board but need advise on what board, what bindings and what boots. I'm 6'2" 175 lbs and want to seriously rip it but also have fun and lighten up sometimes on the mountain.

All suggestions appreciated!!!!!!

Post by **WinterGold** » Saturday 20 February 2010, 10:27

Hello Blahblah!

Welcome to the forum,
if you want to lay down turns, have you read the equipment tips on this website? This is a perfect equipment for laying down

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I can see that your equipment somehow limits you ... do you have any personal preferences concerning your setup (size and width of your board, binding angles, etc.). What´s your exact boot size? Which kind of alpine riding fascinates you most? The more information you give, the better advice you will get ...

Have you read all the other threads about equipment tips? Did you get any ideas so far? A tendency?

Post by **Blahblah** » Sunday 21 February 2010, 0:24

Admittedly, I know very little about the technical aspects of the sport, but I have found that I have a knack for it. Unfortunately up here at Brundage Mountain, Idaho I am the sole hardbooter and don't have anyone to seek riding and gear advise from.
Get this, I failed to mention that I am actually riding an old 164 asym board! Talk about hard work getting the hip on the ground and somehow I'm pretty damn close. My foot size is 11, I have experimented with a variety of different stances and find them all comfortable and suited for different purposes. I know that with the right gear, I'll be leaving trenches that last all day, but I don't know where to start. I'm currently looking at a Donek Freecarve 175 and would like to use intech step in boots. Thanks a bunch!

Post by **joemzl** » Sunday 21 February 2010, 10:57

Question is, what you want do do.
For normal carving with deep turns sometimes, the Donek Freecarve is the right board for soft groomers.
(I own it too)
But if your aim is EC, you should take the Swoard (available at Bomber Online).
If you mostly ride soft groomers, take the harder flex.
But slopes schouldn´t be too soft. Board is not recommended for that.

Post by **starikashka** » Sunday 21 February 2010, 10:58

Blahblah wrote:Freecarve 175 and would like to use intech step in boots. Thanks a bunch!

oops!!