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Originally posted by Bad Wolf View PostI have found them to be a little 'squirelly" when running flat as well. I'm sure it's an effect of the short running length, zero camber and width. I just keep them on edge now, which is where they seem to be at their happiest anyway.
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Originally posted by Caietaro View PostThe only trouble I had was when I wasn't carving and was just standing upright with my boards parallel one or both boards would start to get 'squirrelly' and wiggle back and forth, becoming unstable. I'm not sure though yet whether this was a product of the boards,
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Originally posted by Caietaro View PostThe only trouble I had was when I wasn't carving and was just standing upright with my boards parallel one or both boards would start to get 'squirrelly' and wiggle back and forth, becoming unstable. I'm not sure though yet whether this was a product of the boards, the conditions of the snow, or my boots; I was using a new-to-me pair of Deeluxe Track225's but I think they're a tad big. My feet had a little more play inside the boots than I was comfortable with so that was probably a factor.
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I was able to get out on my new blunts for the first time yesterday. We went to Gunstock in NH for the day. Got there fairly early so I was able to get a handful of runs in on them before the nice groomed runs started to turn to crud. On first impression, I do have to say that I love the blunts so far! I thought that they were incredibly fun and nimble! Carving with them just seemed so easy and natural, more so than with my Rockets. They weren't as fast as the Rockets, which wasn't surprising, however I felt more comfortable on the Blunts once the trails weren't so groomed anymore towards the end of the day. They were able to plow right through snow drifts and small piles with ease.
The only trouble I had was when I wasn't carving and was just standing upright with my boards parallel one or both boards would start to get 'squirrelly' and wiggle back and forth, becoming unstable. I'm not sure though yet whether this was a product of the boards, the conditions of the snow, or my boots; I was using a new-to-me pair of Deeluxe Track225's but I think they're a tad big. My feet had a little more play inside the boots than I was comfortable with so that was probably a factor.
This weekend we're going to try to head up to Sugarbush and I'm hoping to try the blunts next with my Full Tilt Booters and then with my GGO soft boot setup.
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Originally posted by Bad Wolf View Post
I have some video!! It's downloading.
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Originally posted by sempai View PostHow were conditions at Snowbowl today? Still loving the Blunts?
I have some video!! It's downloading.
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I like my new things to stay looking new, and I try to look after my gear to keep it in good condition. Skiboards with sidewall construction have a tendency for the edges to chip quickly and easily. Sometimes just putting them in a carry bag is enough to ding your edges. I have had my Blunts out several times now and they are doing great. Just a little feathering on the inside edges. Even my OCD for new things isn't being triggered. I presume they have a slightly different construction to the regular sidewall boards?
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Originally posted by slow View PostSounds like you are doing a good job coaching your daughter so she is ready to join you at Shredfest next season.
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Right now this seems to be a 31 page thread!
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Originally posted by Bluewing View Postyeah - I thought about that when I stopped mid-way down and Sasquatch to watch her descend. Would have been nice. Maybe next time although I am a bit superstitious about video - don't want to jinx things once the camera starts rolling....Her form is very good - boards on high edge angles, quiet upper body, arms bent and out in front of her at all times. She needs to start working on letting the turns develop more which she was talking to me about today. I think now that she knows she has very good control that she can regain when she wants she will feel more confident about letting the turn develop more. She did start to do that some the last few runs. That would also allow her to ski a bit longer since she wouldn't always be turning like she is now.
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Sounds like you are doing a good job coaching your daughter so she is ready to join you at Shredfest next season.
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Originally posted by sempai View PostI wish you had video.
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