Member Chef_Ben

@Chef_Ben wrote:

im a one binder guy and used em all last year, 40 days in bounds, as a terrain park ranger, and no wear.

but i think its called third chair or something, at mt baker, they make pucks similar to OBS.

Steel sliding on aluminium and theres no wear???

@Chef_Ben wrote:

Went to pull the trigger on those skins but snocon seems to be down, anybody know the number so I can call it in

this may or may not help:
http://www.yelp.com/biz/snowboard-connection-seattle-2

I sent my order the other day, it was already “shipped” then today I get a message saying the Voile kit is no longer in stock. We’ll see…[Read more]

@Chef_Ben wrote:

FYI they have both style of G3 skins for splitboards, but only in long, which advises 168cm+ length board.

Anyone know if I’ll be able to attach em to a 165 or 162 without having to cut and remount the tail connector?

No idea but at that price I’d cut them if needed and put Spark tail clips on.

Looks like splitboard stuff is…[Read more]

@Chef_Ben wrote:

That is a sweet catalog.

But its a lot to offer.

All that gear creates such a huge carbon footprint, that seems so backwards of what Jones is preaching.

Chef Ben

Ben

Take a look at page 5 of the catalog they touch on this. Jones tries to source most of the materials within a few hundred miles of the factory to help keep the…[Read more]

@Chef_Ben wrote:

All that gear creates such a huge carbon footprint, that seems so backwards of what Jones is preaching.

So what is the alternative?

Don’t produce and sell anything? Doesn’t sound like a good business case.

I ride a NoFish and have tried other options.

@chiller wrote:

skateboard grip tape is terrrible.

^x2
Covering you board with stomp pads is possible and not as effective as spikes, a foam pad, or NoPad.
Since this is a Split forum, check out Almond Manufacturing and their split option.

@chiller wrote:

to rope or not?

I recommend having a rope.…[Read more]

@Chef_Ben wrote:

Any word why the pucks won’t slide towards each other while adjusting causing no extra play in the binding within the spark channel?

In the other vid it seemed like the guy adjusting the bindings put his fingers down into the center of the binding and pushed the pucks apart so that the binding could not slide forwards and…[Read more]

Chef ben@Chef_Ben wrote:

Damn Adam A$360? In life i wanted to retire to Australia but now i know i better come with all the split gear I’ll need otherwise I’m gonna have to get a job to support my retirement.

Scroll down a bit
More like $80?
The one binding system looks good.
Mine are more for DIY and Burton conversions.
They still work on solids .

Cheers

@Chef_Ben wrote:

Though one aspect that may prove troublesome are crampons, with the added rise will you have less bite or control?

I was wondering this as well, with the risers can you still use ski crampons and get enough grip?

Thanks guys, I think I’ll do both: extend the heel cup and get the risers.
Only question there is I’m thinking of…[Read more]

@Chef_Ben wrote:

So all the winter specific packs I’ve been looking at have fixed torso lengths. I just got an Alp 40 from bca and yet looks like I’m wearing a three year olds book bag for school. Went to REI to check out the Osprey Kode and the REI double diamond and a DAKine, all are fixed torso lengths. Normal packs for camping have a Velcro…

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@Chef_Ben wrote:

TO TREEPILOT (OR WHO EVER CAN ANSWER): The cash we bring should be Canadian$? Right now the currencies are almost equall. If the answer is yes can you tell me if in grocery stores in Canada can i get cash back when i use my bank card to av0id the stupid ATM fees?

Raffle tickets can now be purchased with visa or MasterCard…[Read more]

@Chef_Ben wrote:

Like Mike said earlier in this thread, he wants to tell our story in Kronicle. We need to tell the brands that made it happen for us that we want this magazine, that staying away from the resort is what we are after and in Kronicle we trust.

This should be an awesome mag. Signing up now.

@Chef_Ben wrote:

does the chosen line seem like a better idea because of more anchors?

My opinion is that the logic of riding somewhere because it is more anchored is flawed. This would be in the context of having strong hard slabs sitting on a weak layer that would actually be locked into anchoring trees etc. Yes, you are more likely to get…[Read more]

@Chef_Ben wrote:

The Fox reporter was a nob!!

But anyways, im glad that it paints the face of death at every turn when out of bounds off the groomers. It’ll keep the punters in the lift line and out of the POW!

Its too bad that they didnt talk about JP having some Avy knowledge, and that he, as a pro, did his research of the snowpack, but that…

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@Chef_Ben wrote:

If anyone could help me with more events, scrubfest?, other backcountry gatherings that allow/support car camping that would be great.

March 3-4, North Vancouver Island: http://vanislebackcountryfest.ca/

Car camping is supported and encouraged right at the base of the hill (and you can either tbar up and skin from the top, or…[Read more]

@Kyle Miller wrote:

Glad to see the PNW is treating you well!

after a cumulative total of 3 days touring in the cascades, i couldn’t be happier about my new home! (although i’m glad i had a new zealand winter to break me out of my spoiled california mindset of always skinning from the car).

@PedroDelfuego wrote:

pedro, i’m honored that my TR was…[Read more]

@PedroDelfuego wrote:

I hate to be “that guy”, but… Use the search feature, there are lots of threads about this. Here are just a few.
http://splitboard.com/talk/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=8123
http://splitboard.com/talk/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=10290

sorry, I hate to be the guy that made you be that guy that made you be that guy. I should have…[Read more]