Bomber Carving Community - Carving Community http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/ This is the mother of all carve/hardboot/alpine snowboarding discussions en Mon, 20 May 2013 19:22:51 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/images/misc/rss.png Bomber Carving Community - Carving Community http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/ A huge loss for the community and fellow carver Chris Webster http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?40124-A-huge-loss-for-the-community-and-fellow-carver-Chris-Webster&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 04:55:21 GMT It is with a sad heart we want to announce to the Carving Community the death of Meg VanSciver, our friend and the fiancée of Chris Webster. Meg died from a paragliding accident last Sunday in Golden, Colorado.

You can support Chris and Meg's family either through posting on her page HERE or by contacting Chris directly. Or just leave a kind note here on this thread. I am sure Chris will read it in time.

I always enjoyed talking to Meg as she was a mechanical engineer like myself, but was doing much more noble things with her skills. She worked for "Engineers without Boarders" and I would always ask her about that experience. Below is a great picture of her and Chris with their (and all ours) friend Kevin at the past 2013 Summit Expression Session in Aspen.

Chris, we are thinking of you and are thankful for the time we had to get to know Meg, a wonderful woman.

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]]> Carving Community fin http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?40124-A-huge-loss-for-the-community-and-fellow-carver-Chris-Webster Advice http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?40123-Advice&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 20:24:13 GMT Hi to all. So after 15 years of softbooting I decided that it is time to get into another challenge and look for extra speed at 47 years young :D I purchased from this awesome place :rolleyes: a beautiful used Coiler AMT, a pair of F2 Intec and I found a pair of Head Stratos Pro used only 3 days.... Hi to all. So after 15 years of softbooting I decided that it is time to get into another challenge and look for extra speed at 47 years young :D I purchased from this awesome place :rolleyes: a beautiful used Coiler AMT, a pair of F2 Intec and I found a pair of Head Stratos Pro used only 3 days. The Head have mounted the ACSS system. Now as I said I am just starting, so everything is new to me. But I have been reading about the many mods many are making on the HSP. Now lets get to my question. Since I am starting from scratch, do you suggest I hack my Heads to get more flex right away or should I start as they are now until I get some experience before mods? For a beginner, is the flexibility important i.e. is the limitation to the flex going to hinder my learning curve? thanks! ]]> Carving Community Mister Sandman http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?40123-Advice replacing ibex bails http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?40121-replacing-ibex-bails&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 05:06:27 GMT Just saw this on a product write up for Speed TC bindings:
'we recommend changing the bails after around 50 days of normal riding – safety first, after all!'
http://www.carvecompany.com/index.ph...ding-speed&L=1

Is this something a recreational rider would have to worry about? Is it just an ibex thing and if so, how come it is not on other distributor sites? ]]> Carving Community AgassizSkidder http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?40121-replacing-ibex-bails New Board Advice ..after a few years away dont know about the new technology http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?40120-New-Board-Advice-after-a-few-years-away-dont-know-about-the-new-technology&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 03:40:17 GMT Firstly might have my terminology wrong in places so just bear with me (I dont know stuff)

I have been away for a few years ... kids are old enough to belt down the hill now so had a few days last year

I was on old technology anyway as boards in New Zealand hard to get ... have a Shine 162 & an Oxygen 164 proton (which I found recently)

Mostly Ruapehu (whakapapa)

Have started to think about up grading as my weight has changed (pie is good)

5'11" 94kg

I have bought last year UPZ M27-27.5 & F2 to replace the old boots that broke first day back & the old SnoPro bindings I was sh!t scared were going to break

My dilema

I am fat ... the Shine has heaps of mileage on it & wants to fold (that said havent tuned properly yet with the new boots & bindings ... would add the boots & bindings seem too much for this board anyway) .. the Proton is cool but goes straight down the hill & I am too fat for it i.e. I want more G's on a carve than flight down the hill

Dont know where to start on the new boards as things have changed so much & add I like the EC developments

I am looking for a board that can make a very extreme carve ... but something that also lets you carve the mileage ... is this the Variable I should be looking for? are the EC boards only good for one thing

I am happy going slow ... in fact would prefer something slower (my old planks no doubt are well slow in todays terms anyway) ... but want more extreme carves

Thoughts would be appreciated ]]> Carving Community ThePauaPoacher http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?40120-New-Board-Advice-after-a-few-years-away-dont-know-about-the-new-technology Kessler 162 SL insert location ? http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?40105-Kessler-162-SL-insert-location&goto=newpost Tue, 07 May 2013 21:18:24 GMT I was wondering if anyone has a technique that could show, where the hidden 4x4 inserts are ? Attachment 34894 (http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=34894) I was wondering if anyone has a technique that could show, where the hidden 4x4 inserts are ?

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]]> Carving Community skandinavec http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?40105-Kessler-162-SL-insert-location <![CDATA[Switching to UPZ's]]> http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?40100-Switching-to-UPZ-s&goto=newpost Sun, 05 May 2013 12:26:09 GMT Hello BOL,

I have a question in regards to switching to UPZ boots. Im an currently using size 27 Deeluxe track 700's, and I am buying UPZ's. A very reputable UPZ dealer in Boulder recommended that I buy size 26 UPZ's because they run big. Unfortunately he is out of the boot that I want until the fall, I wouldn't mind waiting until the fall, but I am going to Hood in a month and I would rather break the boots in at summer camp, rather than during the season. So I am buying them from UPZ online, but UPZ online is recommending that I buy 27's ??? Im being told by most people to buy a size smaller, but UPZ is advising i go bigger.

My Fred Flinstone foot measures 10-1/2" long and 4-1/4" wide.

YABADABADOOOO!!!!

Let me know.

Thanks!

Demo saw ]]> Carving Community CHAINSAW http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?40100-Switching-to-UPZ-s Carving stars http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?40097-Carving-stars&goto=newpost Fri, 03 May 2013 14:58:47 GMT Woohoo! Kevin (Ice) made the Bomber homepage. When I grow up, I want to carve like Kevin. Woohoo!

Kevin (Ice) made the Bomber homepage.

When I grow up, I want to carve like Kevin. ]]> Carving Community John E http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?40097-Carving-stars New UPZ boot spring mechanism?! http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?40095-New-UPZ-boot-spring-mechanism-!&goto=newpost Thu, 02 May 2013 20:52:22 GMT Was just following the Carving Masters thread and came across the link for 19.94 and was surfing around and saw this!

http://www.snowboardbinding.it/?page_id=147

Did anyone know about this yet?! I know Arnaud was experimenting with his ACSS on the UPZ RC10's but this is the first I've seen of a seemingly complete system. Curious about price and effectiveness compared to the stock spring mech. I find the stock one sufficient but perhaps this is night and day difference. Only thing is, is that it appears some drilling is required for the t-nut. Wonder if this could be converted back to stock. Either way, this is progress! ]]> Carving Community Hilux http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?40095-New-UPZ-boot-spring-mechanism-! Swoard Dual or Coiler Softie http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?40092-Swoard-Dual-or-Coiler-Softie&goto=newpost Thu, 02 May 2013 01:37:43 GMT Swoard Dual or Coiler Softie anyone ridden both these boards, I'm curious to know how different they are ]]> Carving Community dbmgreen http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?40092-Swoard-Dual-or-Coiler-Softie Head Stratus and calf size http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?40084-Head-Stratus-and-calf-size&goto=newpost Sun, 28 Apr 2013 23:05:44 GMT Does anyone with a larger calf size have experience with the Head Startus Pro versus the UPZ RC10? My wife is purchasing her first pair of boots and always runs into this problem with regular boots. I am strongly leaning towards the Heads because they have a lower cuff but I thought I would reach... Does anyone with a larger calf size have experience with the Head Startus Pro versus the UPZ RC10? My wife is purchasing her first pair of boots and always runs into this problem with regular boots. I am strongly leaning towards the Heads because they have a lower cuff but I thought I would reach out for opinions before pulling the trigger. ]]> Carving Community AgassizSkidder http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?40084-Head-Stratus-and-calf-size Carving Masters http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?40073-Carving-Masters&goto=newpost Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:30:50 GMT I am in Soelden with Todd Brown for Carving Masters. The Event starts on Friday, but we rode today. Here's a little video I shot today. This is all in camera editing, so look for a better version after I get back. I'll try to post a short video every day.
]]> Carving Community Donek http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?40073-Carving-Masters Herniated Disc - Snowboarding prognosis? / possible surgery...your experiences please http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?40067-Herniated-Disc-Snowboarding-prognosis-possible-surgery-your-experiences-please&goto=newpost Tue, 23 Apr 2013 02:50:30 GMT Hi Everyone,

Unfortunately an MRI confirmed that I have a herniated disc at L5/S1. It is now causing me some sciatica. Not taking pain meds now, but it's gotten more frequent in the past 6 weeks. Saw 2 specialists (one neurosurgeon and one ortho who specializes in lumbar areas).

Both of them think that I'm a good candidate for a microdisectomy and that PT will not do the trick. I've been doing a ton of reading. I'm currently in PT at a back speciliazation place that has some highly trained people. I think this is my last resort before the operating table, unfortunately. Neither dr. was a fan of the epidural and the standard, run-of-the-mill PT places likely aren't going to fix this. The place now does dry needling and some other techniques, and they cured my dad's cervical issue.

Has anyone here had the microdiscectomy? I am very curious if you were able to return to snowboarding? I happen to think that carving, in particular, may have re-triggered this sciatica. It just seems to me that all the twisting and turning can be rough. Grnated, my technique isn't the greatest (I"m sure I'm guilty of upper body rotation and can have exagerrated motions), but I'm sorta worried that I may not be able to carve again....maybe I'll just have to be extra careful (hard when you're at speed).

All I know is that I have to do something about this b/c I wouldn't even consider riding a skateboard, running, snowboarding , or any other similar activity right now, with the pain and limited range of motion.

I've already done chiro, as I was initially misdiagnosed with an SI joint sprain. Not going back there.

If you've had this procedure or have an L5 disc hernia, please get in touch with me; very curious to hear how you ride.

BTW, I'm a 34 year male, in decent shape (though admittedly, have a weak core, which I will obviously have to work on, regardless of if I go through w/ surgery).


thanks,


Barry ]]> Carving Community FTA2R http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?40067-Herniated-Disc-Snowboarding-prognosis-possible-surgery-your-experiences-please Anybody Else Running Heel Lift on Front and Rear Foot?? http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?40057-Anybody-Else-Running-Heel-Lift-on-Front-and-Rear-Foot&goto=newpost Sun, 21 Apr 2013 04:18:02 GMT In a late night sleep deprived stupor :sleep:, while moving my front binding back to it's forward position (I had pulled it back to ride the 14 inches of POW we got Tues this week at Kirkwood!) I had a brain fart and rotated my front foot lift disk to match my rear foot (I usually ride the norm 3 degree toe lift on the front and 6 degree heel lift on the back)....

So fast forward to today, I get into the lift line and step in to my front foot binding and can imediately feel something is differant......I'm jacked up on my heel on the front foot!! Well I was already there towards the front of the lift, ready to load, so I figured I would ride it back down right to the lodge and save the walking back at that moment.

OK...so I get off the lift, click in the rear and take off.........first toe side just drops in like normal, but the first Heel side Was On a Rail!!!:eek: I never felt that locked in on my Heel sides! So I keep charging and my heel sides keep getting tighter and smaller!! OMG It's a huge differance and with no loss to my toe side.!
I stayed an extra 2 hours just cause it was so much fun hucking heelsides! Never would I have thought to try 3 degree heel lift on the front!

We only got one more weekend of lift service here at Alpine (Squaw is done tomorrow, the 21st) next week and it's over....but you nkow where I will be!!!

I should have more stupors!!:freak3: ]]> Carving Community barryj http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?40057-Anybody-Else-Running-Heel-Lift-on-Front-and-Rear-Foot <![CDATA[5 backcountry snowboarders killed in avalanche on Colorado's Loveland Pass]]> http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?40056-5-backcountry-snowboarders-killed-in-avalanche-on-Colorado-s-Loveland-Pass&goto=newpost Sat, 20 Apr 2013 23:13:29 GMT Hate to hear stories like this. Sad

5 backcountry snowboarders killed in avalanche on Colorado's Loveland Pass ]]> Carving Community patmoore http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?40056-5-backcountry-snowboarders-killed-in-avalanche-on-Colorado-s-Loveland-Pass