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So, with that said (very well put btw in your other post), would I be better off with center mount, using the scouts as a long style board, or moving them back for a more ski feel? Really, what does the board set you up to do? I can ride eiter way, but will it be more effective in center, as Im really looking for the stability of a ski, but the easy-to-move, simple feel of a board, if you can dig that?XsXeXRiding CondorsThis bird couldnt fly if it was drunk
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Originally posted by TheGoudaDoctor View PostSo, with that said (very well put btw in your other post), would I be better off with center mount, using the scouts as a long style board, or moving them back for a more ski feel? Really, what does the board set you up to do? I can ride eiter way, but will it be more effective in center, as Im really looking for the stability of a ski, but the easy-to-move, simple feel of a board, if you can dig that?
Of course center mount also allows nicer switch /fakie riding , and I also think that it is much more natural to ride longboards poleless from a center mount position . Once you get longer like with the Scout and the Sherpa , and move your bindings back there is a lot of board in front of you , which makes it more necessary to use poles to up unweight your tails to get around rather then easily just rolling on to a carve especially when riding at less then mach speeds.Last edited by jjue; 06-11-2008, 06:54 AM.Boards :
Blunt Xl, DLP, Spliff, Condor, Rockered Condor , Slingshot, Sherpa, Icelantic Shaman
Boots
K2 BFC 100 Grip walk sole , Dynafit CR Radical AT boot, Ride Insano Snowboard boots
Bindings:
Zero Pro Non release Binding
Modified Receptor Backcountry Bindings (Bill Version and Slow Version)
Spruce Riser with Attack 14 GW /AT binding
Custom Risers with Fritschi Backcountry Bindings (Jeff Singer version 1, Bill version)
Rocker and Sbol Soft Boot Bindings.
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Originally posted by TheGoudaDoctor View PostSo, with that said (very well put btw in your other post), would I be better off with center mount, using the scouts as a long style board, or moving them back for a more ski feel? Really, what does the board set you up to do? I can ride eiter way, but will it be more effective in center, as Im really looking for the stability of a ski, but the easy-to-move, simple feel of a board, if you can dig that?
Yes, I can absolutely dig that. If you rig a pair of Scouts up with inserts, Spruce Risers and a powder plate you can have it all. The Tyrolias I originally had on my Scouts had some (+/- 1.5 cm) fore and aft adjustment, but the powder plate gives you way more, something like 6 or 7 cm. You could mount center sans the plate for a skiboardesque feel, then install the plate and move all the way back to approximate the factory recommended position for a more skilike ride.
I have a powder plate and contemplated doing just that, but enjoy them so much center that I've never used it, and probably never will, 'tho it's nice to always have that option. Keep in mind I'm WAY more likely to be riding on ice than true powder, the kind guys like Jack and Ska Freak seek out. Center mounting the Scouts improved the ice performance very nicely for me.
Bill
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You should do a comedy rap about cheese.
if you do, throw it up here for listen and download.Revel8 ALPdors
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here's a little video i shot a couple years ago when we visited adam in vermont. adam had a little get together and we're just hanging out in his room and this guy that no one knew said he could freestyle and adam should play something on the guitar for him to rap to. here's the result. one take and he could have gone on forever probably. the skiing footage is of adam shot the next day. for the skiboarding footage head over to the videos in the gallery
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Not that big into rap but he is good. I was just saying that since his name is GoudaDoctor he should do something cheese related just for fun, I would enjoy it anyway.Revel8 ALPdors
Gold Revel8 Receptors
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Be who you are, it makes you charismatic...
If life's not beautiful without the pain, well I'd just rather never ever even see beauty again.
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