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Topic starter 11/01/2025 9:44 pm
As a boarder with larger feet I've always suffered from the dreaded boot out, unless I run some seriously steep angles. I've long been jealous of those deep deep carves I see some able to do. I recently bought a Stranda Cheater 170W and it is has been an absolute game changer! I'm now able to put all of Mr. Cherry's teachings into practice without being held back from my toes and heels poking over my edges. I've only had around 4/5 days on the board but I'd like to think I'm seeing some good progress, even on the firm and rough artificial Chinese snow. Heelsides are feeling pretty tasty but I think my toesides could do with a little work, would love some video analysis from the man himself or any other carve fanatics out there!
currently running 42/18 and a silly tight stance for funsies.
Having trouble inserting clip, so the youtube link is below.
Thanks guys n happy trench digging!
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12/01/2025 3:55 pm
What resort is that in China?
Also what is your boot size?
Topic starter 12/01/2025 6:18 pm
@skoonk Fulong Resort in Chongli, not overly impressed but the pay is very reasonable! 11.5 US and currently riding Vans Infuse, footprint seems small in comparison to other brands
13/01/2025 1:36 pm
@velvetspoon Just out of curiosity, but does that resort have season passes? I can only find info on day tickets.
Topic starter 13/01/2025 10:41 pm
@skoonk I’m fairly sure they do, will double check tomorrow. There’s a resort 5 mins up the road called Wanlong, which I prefer. It’s bigger and with wider piste’s and a bit more varied terrain.
13/01/2025 11:32 pm
Looks like fun! Some nice turns there, but if you are wanting some feed back, I would say it appears you are reaching for the snow (more so on the toe side) and folding at the waist a bit. Maybe try to sink down at the hips and knees (squatting) more and project your hips laterally into the turn. You should feel the obliques stretch over the inside edge and pinch over the outside edge. A falling leaf drill on each edge using the obliques gets you thinking about it, and the often used "serving tray" drill also helps with this.
42/18!?! Wow! I wear the same size boots and struggle with heel side boot out (mostly rear heel) on my 27.0 waist boards at 33/21. I am planning on 33/24 this week to see if that helps, but having tried higher angles before, it doesn't work so well for me. Good on you for making it work- those are some nice carves!
Topic starter 14/01/2025 2:52 am
@deuxdiesel Thanks, I'll give some a go! I think its years of knowing that if I angulate correctly with the lower body I'm going to boot out thats holding me back on the toes. This board is 27.5 who knows if that 2.5mm is making any difference, perhaps the nose and tail widths are bigger too. Have you ever ridden plates?
I broke my rear ankle a few years back and get some pain when I ride in the 20's angle wise, I've never experimented much with more than that, a lot of the Chinese guys here use 40 something 30 something!
Out of curiosity what kind of high back lean do you use? And do you bother to align your highbacks with such high angles? I've only got one pair of bindings between 3 boards and can't be jazzed with all the screws realigning them every time I want to ride the park.
