Member Skijor AK

Snurfer brings up some points worth discussing.

I have some similar thoughts on the subject. I think the community is torn for reasons not having to do with this site. For one, I think many of our desires are becoming more and more paradoxical as splitboarding exponentially increases in popularity. For instance, I want new and improved…[Read more]

I have 16 days on the 2.0 and am still loving it, from mellow days on Manitoba to some serious riding in Thompson Pass. I ride the 168 and have never had this thing sink. It planes on top like a champ, making riding playful and fun in the deeps. I have never had to apply pressure down on my back foot to stay floating, no matter the angle–it is a…[Read more]

“The planet is here for man’s enjoyment, smile and be happy and stop worrying about how some trees or frogs or bees are feeling.”

“Have you been out in public lately? Do you see the decay and waste and the utter and complete low state of humanity that is most of the humans (notice my lack of the word ‘beings’) walking the planet.”

I study envir…[Read more]

GSPs for life (and pick me for the saw please)!

I have been riding a 168 2014/15 Furberg a few times now and have some details.
Construction: The board has an acceptable level of craftsmanship. While its no Venture or NS, the Voile hooks seem to keep it together better than some boards I have seen (some runs of K2 for example). The top sheet is grey-green which is kind of ugly in a room but…[Read more]

Just got a Furberg. Heel drag issues eliminated!

Powder_Rider,
Thanks for the link.
I think some of the problem w/ the Fitwell liners is that they are just a 1/2 inch too short for the shell.

Thanks for the review. I am having similar shin issues with the Fitwells. Do the Remind Insoles seem to have more “volume” than the stock liners? Thanks.

@fustercluck wrote:

@Skijor AK wrote:

I am 6′ but only weigh 150 and have trouble jump turning the wide boards.

Jump turns make me think of an old Scott Schmidt ski movie. Eat a few sandwiches and muscle that thing around! 😆

I like being skinny for the skinning! I can skin/run up!
But I should pack more sandwiches to “beef” up at the summit!…[Read more]

Taylor, I would love to see what you come up with.
I measured my angles.
Back foot: Heel= 56* and toe is 62*
Front foot: Heel = 54* and toe is 60*

While these indicate that I should move my bindings forward to equalize the angles, I am hesitant to do so as of right now the boots are centered (maybe even more forward than backwards?!).

The…[Read more]

Thanks for the detailed replies.
Maybe I should have started a hard boot vs. soft boot thread instead 🙄

Just got this. Sneaky Sneaky on the vertical carry option. I needed a “lid” for a rope too.…[Read more]

Ordered a 295! Heres to some awesome, and hopefully more efficient, expeditions this winter! :guinness:

I posted this in a different thread but maybe it would be better to ask here:

I know I am :deadhorse: but I want to be sure! Fitwells are an expensive purchase, after all. How did you all know what size to order from Fitwell?

I would describe my feet as size US 10.75 My actual foot is 283mm (if I measured it accurately)

In some snowboards…[Read more]

I know I am :deadhorse: but I want to be sure! This is an expensive purchase, after all.

I would describe my feet as size US 10.75 My actual foot is 283mm (if I measured it accurately)

In some snowboards boots I wear 11, some I wear 10.5 (even in the same company). My current soft boots are Forums in size 11. My Osolo mountaineering boots are…[Read more]

@rughty wrote:

@Skijor AK wrote:

I wish DPS would make a split. http://www.evo.com/skis/dps-wailer-112rp2-hybrid.aspx

Check out the camber to early rise rocker profile! http://www.dpsskis.com/en/wailer-112-rp-314.html

Take their ski shapes and make em wide! I am tired of seeing “split” versions of resort boards.

Furberg is close.

That camber to…

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My wife has the Osprey Variant 37 pack. I think this pack is awesome! Small enough to be a day pack, big enough to do a few days/ cabin trip in.

I want the same one BUT with a vertical carry option!

I want a pack that has:
1. A-frame and vertical (snowboard) carry options.
2. 32-40 liters
3. Loose lid (I carry a rope sometimes)
4. Crampon/shovel…[Read more]