BMBW Predictions

13778539:Rparr said:
It is consistently the best feature at bw when then set it up decently
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i slipped out on it on my last hit but I was just being lazy and not paying attention. I almost screwed up my knee because my ski got caught and my leg was twisting but luckily squires got my back with that pre release so I was fine.
 
13778604:The.Fish said:
i slipped out on it on my last hit but I was just being lazy and not paying attention. I almost screwed up my knee because my ski got caught and my leg was twisting but luckily squires got my back with that pre release so I was fine.
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Will you be there tomorrow? I want to try the tube but I need someone to motivate me to do it.
 
13778862:SkierFromOhio said:
Will you be there tomorrow? I want to try the tube but I need someone to motivate me to do it.
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It might be a little sticky since it's so damn hot but you should still do it
 
13779059:The.Fish said:
How did the footy come out?
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Great on your end, except I shit the bed on my 270 on. I practiced for another 6 hours today though, so I'm getting somewhere
 
that little 13 year old that is there everyday and can 4 out and do switch ups learned to front flip on saturday. That kid is going places some day.
 
I looked at aspen ski and board's website and I am very impressed. It actually looks like they care about the skier and not the money lol. I am gonna get new fitted boots next year, their boots are really cheap but 150 for footbeds seems like a little much. Atleast shell modification is free if you buy the boots there.
 
13779671:The.Fish said:
I looked at aspen ski and board's website and I am very impressed. It actually looks like they care about the skier and not the money lol. I am gonna get new fitted boots next year, their boots are really cheap but 150 for footbeds seems like a little much. Atleast shell modification is free if you buy the boots there.
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That's where my boots came from, I used to live 5 minutes from their shop. They usually have great selection
 
13779677:Rparr said:
That's where my boots came from, I used to live 5 minutes from their shop. They usually have great selection
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I feel like my current boots are just a tiny bit too big but have the width down. I don't really get shin bang but my toes have too much room and my feet get cold easier than id like. I don't wanna drop like 700 on boots but i will go up to 450-500, depends on how much i work this summer.
 
13779671:The.Fish said:
I looked at aspen ski and board's website and I am very impressed. It actually looks like they care about the skier and not the money lol. I am gonna get new fitted boots next year, their boots are really cheap but 150 for footbeds seems like a little much. Atleast shell modification is free if you buy the boots there.
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I work there as does another NSer. Killer shop with prices that will beat any evo or bc price out there. We have great selection of items priced to move. And $150 for full custom footbeds is pretty cheap considering the last two shops i worked at charged $200. If you want a standard trim to fit you're looking at $40. Any questions feel free to PM
 
13779713:japanada said:
I work there as does another NSer. Killer shop with prices that will beat any evo or bc price out there. We have great selection of items priced to move. And $150 for full custom footbeds is pretty cheap considering the last two shops i worked at charged $200. If you want a standard trim to fit you're looking at $40. Any questions feel free to PM
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I make the cleveland to cincinnati trip a lot in the summer so I will stop by in polaris when I gather the money up.
 
13779721:SkierFromOhio said:
I need fitted boots also. My feet have way to much room. To get it decently tight I have to practically cut off circulation to my feet.
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13779730:The.Fish said:
I make the cleveland to cincinnati trip a lot in the summer so I will stop by in polaris when I gather the money up.
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Come on down!
 
re. quality footbeds-----I dropped about $170 for a custom set of footbeds----in1995! I am still using them to this day. They have been in probably 6 different sets of boots. Now they were all either Rachle Flexons or Full Tilts (same boots) with heat moldable liners, but they still work amazing and give me a solid foundation for my feet. Im due for boots probably next season, and will still use the old footbeds. Obviously your mileage will vary. Quality costs more sometimes, but sometimes even the more expensive item ends up being the better value.
 
13779792:teamdummy said:
re. quality footbeds-----I dropped about $170 for a custom set of footbeds----in1995! I am still using them to this day. They have been in probably 6 different sets of boots. Now they were all either Rachle Flexons or Full Tilts (same boots) with heat moldable liners, but they still work amazing and give me a solid foundation for my feet. Im due for boots probably next season, and will still use the old footbeds. Obviously your mileage will vary. Quality costs more sometimes, but sometimes even the more expensive item ends up being the better value.
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i was just curious as to why they cost so much. I watched a few videos on how they make them. Id say they should be 100 max. All they do is make a mold out of fabric and add a rigid structure to the bottom. I have heard nothing but good things though. I just don't understand how a boot has so much more material but is less than double the price of a foodbed. Honestly I will probably just get a premolded one like I currently have because there is a good chance my foot may change shape since I still have to grow another inch or two and cross country does a lot of stuff to your feet when you run over 500 miles in a season. I can always get a custom one later once I am for sure that my foot is finished changing.
 
13779841:The.Fish said:
i was just curious as to why they cost so much. I watched a few videos on how they make them. Id say they should be 100 max. All they do is make a mold out of fabric and add a rigid structure to the bottom. I have heard nothing but good things though. I just don't understand how a boot has so much more material but is less than double the price of a foodbed. Honestly I will probably just get a premolded one like I currently have because there is a good chance my foot may change shape since I still have to grow another inch or two and cross country does a lot of stuff to your feet when you run over 500 miles in a season. I can always get a custom one later once I am for sure that my foot is finished changing.
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Cost to the shop is a big part of it. They arent cheap by anymeans. Then you have the machine used to make the molds of your foot and the one to heat up the footbeds themselves. Then you have the hour to two of employee time that it takes us to ensure we are doing a good job making them. Plus a bit more time in the backshop trimming and sanding them to ensure the perfect match with the inside of your liner.

Lots of things may seem like it should hlbe quick and cheap but you'll find out quality can cost as you get older.

Also if you're running 500 miles a year, you really should have some sort of orthodic in your shoes. Post race confort will be a night and day difference. Not to mention your body will thank you a lot in 15 years.
 
13779986:japanada said:
Cost to the shop is a big part of it. They arent cheap by anymeans. Then you have the machine used to make the molds of your foot and the one to heat up the footbeds themselves. Then you have the hour to two of employee time that it takes us to ensure we are doing a good job making them. Plus a bit more time in the backshop trimming and sanding them to ensure the perfect match with the inside of your liner.

Lots of things may seem like it should hlbe quick and cheap but you'll find out quality can cost as you get older.

Also if you're running 500 miles a year, you really should have some sort of orthodic in your shoes. Post race confort will be a night and day difference. Not to mention your body will thank you a lot in 15 years.
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I already have specific running shoes that provide the arch support I need. I know that nike shoes are awful for running because they last like 2 weeks before they go bad. I have the whole running shoe comfort down after lots of research and experience. I just need a trainer to strengthen some specific muslces so I don't get shin splints since my form is so bad. And i understand why they are expensive now. I forgot apsen actually cares about quality unlike 90% of companies i have worked with in anything.
 
13780129:Rparr said:
Brandywine needs to fix their snow cam to the park so I can see just how shitty it's going to be
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Apparently mills got a build today so im gonna stop by over there to get some funny reactions from a front 2 out or a surface swap if a box is out.
 
13779999:The.Fish said:
I already have specific running shoes that provide the arch support I need. I know that nike shoes are awful for running because they last like 2 weeks before they go bad. I have the whole running shoe comfort down after lots of research and experience. I just need a trainer to strengthen some specific muslces so I don't get shin splints since my form is so bad. And i understand why they are expensive now. I forgot apsen actually cares about quality unlike 90% of companies i have worked with in anything.
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Any shoes that claims to have the same or better arch support than even a trim to fit footbed is a bunch of BS imo. Repeated pronation is a major cause of shinsplints fyi. Your arch is under extreme pressures with each step and about everything else falls out of alignment with it.
 
The park is typical mills, a small box, down shotgun, and a 5 foot jump. It was fun for a few hours but I will not be back there for a few weeks. I also needed some good jerry of the day footage. here is a video of the down shotgun
 
13780269:japanada said:
Any shoes that claims to have the same or better arch support than even a trim to fit footbed is a bunch of BS imo. Repeated pronation is a major cause of shinsplints fyi. Your arch is under extreme pressures with each step and about everything else falls out of alignment with it.
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They don't advertise arch support but I go to a local store and the guy knows exactly what he is doing like a local ski shop I guess. I don't go to dicks or something, that is basically what not to buy. And I know that I have over pronation. That is why I am going to a trainer for help in the spring. I do a crap ton of calf stretches and exercises. I just need him to fix my form because I also tend to have a little hunch forward and slam my foot down when I run. Basically I need to strengthen my core and hips to fix that which may help with my shins a little. My freshman year I was perfectly fine and actually ran my fastest times that year. Then sophomore year hit and I got them out of no where and was out for a good chunk of the season. Last year I just managed the pain by not doing as many miles and as long of workouts and icing more.
 
13780280:The.Fish said:
They don't advertise arch support but I go to a local store and the guy knows exactly what he is doing like a local ski shop I guess. I don't go to dicks or something, that is basically what not to buy. And I know that I have over pronation. That is why I am going to a trainer for help in the spring. I do a crap ton of calf stretches and exercises. I just need him to fix my form because I also tend to have a little hunch forward and slam my foot down when I run. Basically I need to strengthen my core and hips to fix that which may help with my shins a little. My freshman year I was perfectly fine and actually ran my fastest times that year. Then sophomore year hit and I got them out of no where and was out for a good chunk of the season. Last year I just managed the pain by not doing as many miles and as long of workouts and icing more.
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My physical therapist also said that the shoes were great and didn't mention a footbed once. I don't think that I have heard of a footbed outside of skiing. I also wear these things [img=]http://files.ffchicago2015.gethifi.com/news/take-your-training-to-the-next-level-with-cep-compression/cepsleeves.jpg[/img]
 
Went to brandywine yesterday for an hour and they built a 40+ foot second jump. It looks massive but there is 0 chance anybody can clear it
 
13780961:The.Fish said:
Went to brandywine yesterday for an hour and they built a 40+ foot second jump. It looks massive but there is 0 chance anybody can clear it
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I'm sending the fuck out of that today. I hope the speed is there
 
I looked up peak resorts stock because I was wondering how much extra money they are making by being cheap. It turns out they are actually going down hill and their stock prices have been cut in half over the last two years. They are running their resorts into a giant hole. I mean you have seen the parking lot this year.
 
13781241:The.Fish said:
I looked up peak resorts stock because I was wondering how much extra money they are making by being cheap. It turns out they are actually going down hill and their stock prices have been cut in half over the last two years. They are running their resorts into a giant hole. I mean you have seen the parking lot this year.
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They've been doing terribly as a whole for many years. The boyd family has incredibly deep pockets.
 
I am honestly thinking about switching to snow trails next year. The park is better, the season is longer, the snow is better. The only thing that sucks is its an extra 30 min drive from bmbw
 
13781770:The.Fish said:
I am honestly thinking about switching to snow trails next year. The park is better, the season is longer, the snow is better. The only thing that sucks is its an extra 30 min drive from bmbw
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I don't know if it would be worth it. Snow trails is like an hour + from bmbw
 
13781952:SkierFromOhio said:
I don't know if it would be worth it. Snow trails is like an hour + from bmbw
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Dude brandywine is so annoying. I shouldn't have to ski and have to worry about getting banned or getting caught on sticky features. It will be a good year to take a break. Plus i already have a few kids who will switch with me. Snow trails is super under rated. They have a dedicated park crew with good features, they are always the first to open in ohio. I am okay with being a weekend warrior if the park is actually good. I will miss bmbw but it will be so nice to not have to deal with so many issues. Its only like an extra 30 min drive from my house compared to bmbw since its like 50 min from my house.
 
At mills rn and i convinced my friend to try a rail cause its his first him skiing in like 10 years (the kid doing disaster onto the dfd) and he got it better than i can... im done lol.
 
Had to be the crash dummy for the jump today and i knuckled it by 3 ft and kneed myself in the face. I also couldn't even slide a rail for my life. I got brandywined hard
 
13782763:The.Fish said:
Had to be the crash dummy for the jump today and i knuckled it by 3 ft and kneed myself in the face. I also couldn't even slide a rail for my life. I got brandywined hard
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lol, the first or the second jump? Or did they build a new one?

I tried to come skiing but my toe still hurts too much, looks like I'm out for a bit
 
13782845:Rparr said:
lol, the first or the second jump? Or did they build a new one?

I tried to come skiing but my toe still hurts too much, looks like I'm out for a bit
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The first one. Tom told me they are making snow around the clock for over 48 hours starting Wednesday night
 
Alpine valley is actually good for intermediate park riders. They have tons of long boxes and rails plus the jumps are perfect 10 footers. Snow is perfect too.
 
Alpine valley is actually good for intermediate park riders. They have tons of long boxes and rails plus the jumps are perfect 10 footers. Snow is perfect too.
 
13784813:The.Fish said:
360s are impossible. All i do is land backseat at 270 and destroy my hip. I can barley walk rn.
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More shin pressure when you take off.

Also bwine park is fucking pitiful right now
 
13784881:Rparr said:
More shin pressure when you take off.

Also bwine park is fucking pitiful right now
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i do use shin pressure but its like as soon as i spin it all goes away and my shoulder drops. Looks like im setting for cork 7 or something
 
13784892:pmcon_20 said:
Try keeping ur head against ur shoulder or t set but keep it on a flatter axis.
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I try to do that but i keep thinking if i move my shoulders forward then i will end up doing a misty or something. My hip doesn't hurt too bad so i will throw some after i get back from holiday valley saturday. Or i may try some there. Also, make sure you quote when you reply so i get the notification.
 
13785018:The.Fish said:
I try to do that but i keep thinking if i move my shoulders forward then i will end up doing a misty or something. My hip doesn't hurt too bad so i will throw some after i get back from holiday valley saturday. Or i may try some there. Also, make sure you quote when you reply so i get the notification.
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Mistimed are a totally different set I wouldn't worry about that.
 
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