Brand new Revel8 BWPs

[richwhitfield]

I just picked up my new Revel8 BWPs from the post office today and I must say, they look good. I want to give a big thanks to everyone here on the forum. Without all of your advice I would never have known what skiboard to buy, or indeed, if I should buy any. An especially big thanks to Slow who has given me lots of advice, both on this forum, and on the hills. Also, big thanks to G. Without him I definitely wouldn't be able to have acquired these and I'm hoping, bring my performance to a higher level. Thanks everyone, I'm a Skiboardsonline fan for life!!

[Gorno]

It's true, Slow is the man.... even though he is probably a blue bomber fan

[slow]

Hi Rich,

Not a problem. Glad you like the BWPs. Do not forget to chamfer the top edge of the top sheet with a fine tooth file before you go out riding.

Also, post a review or two, first impressions and as you master them.

Maybe I will see you out at Frostfire again.


Gorno, only when the bombers are winning!

[ElkCloner]

Good for you.

I love my BWP's to death.
I'm definitely never getting rid of them.
Make sure you watch the japanese carving video, once you learn how to carve, life has a whole new meaning.

[shaggy]

hi everyone this is my first post on the forum.

slow
sorry if this has already been explained but i couldn't find it on here but how do i
chamfer the top edge(or if you theres a link to how to do it)? i just ordered the BWPs. These will be my first pair and i want em to last.

thanks

[SkaFreak]

Just get a sheet of fine grade sand paper and go over the the edge where the topsheet meets the sidewall slightly so that the topsheet no longer has a sharp 90 degree angle at the top. It doesn't take a whole lot of sanding, so no need to sand the topsheet down to the sidewall or anything. Just a light rub will do.

[pinkkid]

Good for you.

I love my BWP's to death.
I'm definitely never getting rid of them.
Make sure you watch the japanese carving video, once you learn how to carve, life has a whole new meaning.

Ditto!!

Have fun on the slopes Rich with those sweet riding BWP's! Let us know how things go too!
Slow, you are the man!

[slow]

hi everyone this is my first post on the forum.

slow
sorry if this has already been explained but i couldn't find it on here but how do i
chamfer the top edge(or if you theres a link to how to do it)? i just ordered the BWPs. These will be my first pair and i want em to last.

thanks

Welcome to the forum.

I just posted a new thread with a couple of pictures that should help.
http://www.skiboardsonline.com/vbull...7316#post77316

[Gorno]

Just get a sheet of fine grade sand paper and go over the the edge where the topsheet meets the sidewall slightly so that the topsheet no longer has a sharp 90 degree angle at the top. It doesn't take a whole lot of sanding, so no need to sand the topsheet down to the sidewall or anything. Just a light rub will do.

I sure wish I would have known about this little tidbit when I bought my boards a few months ago. They were super scarred up after only a few outings. But I will try it on my new board.

[SkaFreak]

Just a sidenote to everyone, this will not completely solve the problem, just help reduce the likelyhood that any given hit will chip it. Kinda like having avalanche gear in an avy. Doesn't mean you'll survive, but it helps.