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that jump is scary

Was stoked on getting my 40th day in yesterday so I did some doodling...

Conditions were awesome again today. Snow softened up a bit, made for a killer park day. Word from the ticket desk was that they intend to stay open on the weekends as long as possible.

BB was really nice today. Nice and fast groomers. Parks were in good shape. Sun was shining. JADIP. Lot was as full as I've ever seen it. Looks like staying open is going to pay off for them. But even with all the people, I never had to wait more than 2 chairs for a lift. I got some decent pics of some hucksters from the lift. I'll get them up later.

It was freezing rain when I arrived. Seemed like 6-8 " , but was a 2" crust with a spring mix underneath. Most features were unhittable. Sticking to the packed down trails was key. Had to rock the gangsta lean to survive the crust. Saw plenty of people myself included go over the handle bars and eat it, but the snow was soft so all was well. Visibility was brutal all night. Precip turned to fluff by the end and a nice layer of fresh was forming.

You were right its the crustiest place around. Some of the strangest conditions I've ever rode in. on 20 delay right now because of lighting Lightning hold is ending soon. Commence strangeness

wrong. Its supposed to keep snowing. Its going to be awesome. Anyone going?

win.

I like to line up my highbacks with the board, but my current bindings aren't designed that well for it. I'm riding some Union Contacts, which I'm a big fan of otherwise. They allow for highback rotation, but once you do it your pretty much stuck with one forward lean setting. Basically the plastic of the highback comes in contact with the heel cup and takes the forward lean adjuster out of play.

But then I don't even get to play with a screw driver. What fun is that? I like the idea though, and thats certainly easier to adjust on the fly. I'll give it a go.

Looking at my setup now, the center line of my boot seems about as center as its getting. But thanks for the tip, that does seem like a much easier way to eye it up over just trying to judge overhang. I think being in the attack position all the time would probably be pretty tiring. I just don't feel like I can ever truly ride with the board flat and be relaxed. The point you make about the heel lift is excellent. I guess once strapped in I'm just not really going to be able to get the weight on the ball of the foot. I guess the real solution is to make some adjustments, have a safety meeting, and then try to jib my ottoman.

I'm looking for some opinions on boot position related to snowboards. Everything I've read says center the boot and binding on the board and be done with it. I'm cool with the centering of the binding, but having some thoughts about the boot. An athletic position with good balance will have you standing with most of the weight on the balls of your feet. If my boot is centered on the board, the balls of my feet aren't on the center of the board. They are slightly to the left (goofy stance), so with the weight on the balls I'll have a tendency to turn left. So I was thinking why not adjust my bindings so the ball is as close to the center as possible. I'm guessing the negatives will be some possible loss in edge control since the ends of my feet won't be right on top of the edge of the board. And possibly some excessive heel overhang that could come in contact while turning. Currently with my boots centered I have about a half inch of overhang on each side of the board. If I center the balls of my feet I'll end up with no overhang toe side, and maybe 2 inches heel side. I ride a decent amount of park, and am just looking for a little extra balance. I've still got at least 10 days on the radar for this season, so I'll give it a go and provide some feedback.

Agreed. I was there 2-5. Peep were throwing down some nice stuff, made for some good lift rides. Anyone going today? If work will cooperate, I'm hoping to get there around 3.

Timeless, do you know how to access 'munchkins'? I've been to Alpine several times. Awesome place. At some point we were told to find 'Outer-Outer' and 'Munchkins'. We found Outer-Outer and it is awesome, but were never able to get any intel on Munchkins.

And travel I will. Headed to Tahoe for the first week of April. I think I just need to get something serious on the table for March, as of now the pokes are the only thing on the radar.

Looks good. Never been to SB but its definitely on the short list.

I was just bumming that its march. I've gotten some awesome days in, but still feel my season is some how lacking.

I was there from 10-4. Pow runs through the trees all day. Super fun day.

anyone headed up fri? I'm scheming on a 5-? plan.

"If your getting rad and no one is there to see it, are you really getting rad?"

I'll be there.

Just saw its Men's day on blues daily special chart. SCORE.

sky pics are $

My brother and I are hitting blue tomorrow. Anybody going to be around? I'm guessing we'll be there in the 10am-3is range.