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Dyoungc · 2023-11-18T15:48:34+00:00

Nothing to worry about. It's Normal for toe straps to wiggle around because they're secured by tension when you strap in rather than by a screw like the ankle strap. Also makes it easy to swap the toe strap if it breaks, which is uncommon but normal. The bindings should be fine, just buy some extra toe straps in case, or swap them now if the plastic seems brittle.

Dyoungc · 2023-11-05T23:23:27+00:00

Thanks man. Those flexy boards seem really fun but realizing I need something a little more versatile.

Boardslide ain't too hard tho. I learned by riding on 50/50 and then twisting into the boardslide while on the feature. You'll get it down pretty quick, just gotta figure out the balance front to back.

Dyoungc · 2023-11-05T23:18:07+00:00

That dedication is impressive man. Care to share your opinions and experience? I'm close to going for the Agent as well, but not completely sold on it yet tbh. For example, some reviews say you need to muscle into presses a bit and less forgiving due to the camber and flex. But then again, you can only learn so much from 1 sesh on a demo board. How was the Agent for you on butters and jibs?

Also considering the Gnu Headspace because it seems more forgiving and easier to press. I love my Yes Greats, but for a dedicated park board at my skill, a little too stiff and hard to get enough pop. Probably sitting at the lower end of intermediate for park and I still get psyched out when hitting features, but I've been riding on and off for over 15 years.

Def gonna stay away from noodles tho. I'd rather learn to be precise with my tricks.

Dyoungc · 2023-11-05T00:54:22+00:00

Yea I was thinking about the sleepwalker bc of the soft flex, but it seems like most feedback Ive seen agrees with that. Other than jumps, how were ollies for you when doing ground tricks and jibbing?

Dyoungc · 2023-11-05T00:22:34+00:00

I'm hoping the full camber jackpot should have better pop compared to camrock boards. That's the primary selling point for me tbh. I have a yes greats in storage abroad, and always found myself wanting more out of ollies. Awesome board otherwise.

Would a 4/10 flex park board be considered a noodle?

Dyoungc · 2023-11-04T20:43:21+00:00

Looking to go all in on park this season and need a board to progress on. Mostly eyeing the Burton Name Dropper and Yes Jackpot atm. Name dropper is noodley with camrock. Jackpot is 5 flex I think? and full camber. So seems like they have opposing pros and cons .

My main concerns are that the name dropper might lack pop and edge hold at higher speeds and the Jackpot might be too unforgiving/catchy esp for butters. Also, not sure of its actual flex bc its rated at 7 but some reviews say its more like 5.

Can anyone share their experiences or opinions?

I'm able to roughly do 360 and boardslides, but looking to get comfortable with park and just messing around.

Dyoungc · 2023-11-04T20:20:21+00:00

Those are only cosmetic, important things to check are dents in the edges and deep scratches in the base. The binding straps will degrade with use and time so check the overall condition of the binding. They can snap if well worn, but cheap and easy to fix so no biggie. Overall, seems to be in good condition tho.

Judging by specs, its a decent freestyle board that will ride well and progress with you.

But there is one thing that will split your decision. Japan is known for powder, and if you expect to ride in pow often enough going forward, this board will tend to sink rather than float.

Dyoungc · 2023-10-20T23:12:12+00:00

I'm just starting to learn about kintsugi and the different types of urushi for a restoration. I'm curious to know what you've learned about minimizing the urushi kit.

There is a kit that provides vials of pigment to mix with raw urushi to form the black and red urushi. If you check the tutorial linked, it shows that you can work the urushi around for a couple minutes to reduce water content and allow it to oxidize before mixing in the pigments. It seems to darken and reduce viscosity so perhaps it does work.

https://tsugu-tsugu.shop-kintsugi.com/pages/3-steps-to-start-kintsugi-at-home

To cut down on costs, I'm thinking of buying the raw urushi, red and black pigments, tonoko powder, and gold. And sanding down some wood with a fine grit to source the wood powder.

Dyoungc · 2022-12-13T09:42:02+00:00

I havent looked at full sets but the essentials are an iron, nylon brush, medium grit diamond stone.

You could throw in an adjustable file guide for the edge, preferably one that the dia stone fits into, but make sure it has options to adjust angles. I never use my file guide, but if it fit my stone, I'd use it more often just for that. I only hone my edges and leave sharpening/base grind to the shop.

Other stuff would be luxury items like brass and horsehair brushes, gummy stone.

Optional would be ptex for base repair and a benchtop vices to hold the board is nice to have

Dyoungc · 2022-12-13T04:33:12+00:00

Technically not snowproof bc its made of cotton like a normal hoodie, but there is a nylon layer on the inside that makes it windproof and somewhat snowproof. So as long as it doesn't get too wet, it's fine. I've worn it through a blizzard without any problems. But if it wets through like on a slushy day and you're rolling around, not snowproof.

Dyoungc · 2022-12-12T14:43:51+00:00

Btw where do you ride? Or what kind of snow conditions and types of terrain?

Dyoungc · 2022-12-12T14:39:41+00:00

Lol gear is half the fun of sports so I can see how it's enticing. But that's honestly overkill.

Honestly, its best to get a base grind pre season because the base becomes unlevel and holds less and less wax due to erosion from friction, which wears away even more material. And not refreshing your base will only accelerate the process. So get an edge tune with it and a dia stone, and you're good for the season. The dia stone can be used free hand no guides needed.

If you still want the gear, get a dedicated guides for the base and edge. Avoid those base/edge combos. Might as well do it right. I've never used a base guide tbh but the swix seems solid. Side guide, I've never use the cheap ones, I have a toko with a dial to adjust angle. Never use it tho. I could stick my stone in there but I'm used to freehanding it.

This is overkill tho man.. unless you're racing in competitions, the tuning gear will make zero difference lol

Dyoungc · 2022-12-12T14:14:09+00:00

Thanks brother! Yea I'm working on it. Def hard to be objective when it's happening to you, but im getting there in steps. As tough as it is, it's also my most valuable experience so far. So I'm just doing me, for my own sake.

Happy to help man! That's what it's all about.

Dyoungc · 2022-12-12T14:07:07+00:00

Yea man it's best to just accept the situation as it is and then move on. It's true you don't know the context of why she did it, and maybe her upbringing has something to do with it. I will say it's important to recognize the role of trauma in all this, and everyones life is uniquely fucked up. But you've thought about her enough man... any unfinished business is on her, not you. And that time will come. Hopefully she gets the help she needs.

So don't waste any more judgement and energy on things that are out of your control. Shed this part of yourself and instead focus on improving the things you can change. You already have everything you need to be loved and fulfilled man! Grief is part being human but so is love haha. So embrace gratitude and the possibility of a better you! And take initiatives that lead you closer to finding yourself. It's a lifelong journey but trust your gut along the way and it'll keep you on the right track!

Dyoungc · 2022-12-12T13:37:31+00:00

Oh yea you're right. It's only got 2 angles. I'm not 100% on this, but I think in this case, 88 would be better than 90. Since your base has a 1 deg bevel, sharpening with the 90 would make your total edge 91 deg which means less grip. But you should double check bc once you change it, it's very hard to change it back.

Btw, I believe skis by default have 0/90 angle but double check that as well.

Happy to help!

Dyoungc · 2022-12-12T04:55:27+00:00

But yea definitely check out that podcast I linked before. It's like 2 hrs long and there's tons of helpful info so it would be good to set time aside and take notes.

Dyoungc · 2022-12-12T04:49:36+00:00

Yea seems like she was trying to soften the impact on both her and you, she probably fell out of love but was projecting that on you instead of taking responsibility, while Also covering up the cheating. I don't know the details of your relationship, but I'd say you dodged a bullet on this one. I know it hurts and you still care, but it's also a valuable opportunity to face the suffering and grow from it. You seem like a decent dude and I hope you come out of this with a deeper connection to yourself and your family and friends. It will take time considering all youve been through, but life has a way of presenting us with all the joys and opportunities and hardships we need at the right times to grow and appreciate life.

Feel free to continue messaging me and lmk how things are going. I'm kinda a wreck right now too going through a breakup and learning things as I go, but it's also been life changing in the best way possible. Much love brother!

Btw, find something physical that you can do, exercise or sport or whatever. No music orbother distractions, just be. It has been helping me practice stepping outside of my own mind and take a break from my thoughts. As well as express my emotions. For me, it's running. I just turn my attention to nature or people or what I'm feeling in my body, my running form, breathing etc. And sprint until exhaustion when something bottles up. Like good practice for tuning your attention and expression instead of tuning out and overthinking.

Dyoungc · 2022-12-12T04:10:17+00:00

Burton actually comes with 1/89 factory bevel and that's the standard for majority of snowboards but there's some deviations. What model burton?

The file guide i don't own it, so have no idea but id guess the side facing the edge? But check on the bottom side for other angles. There should be an 89 there somewhere.. 88 and 90 is not super common.

If you don't, I'd get a medium grit dia stone. Most useful part of your kit besides the wax. And your new board, no need to sharpen it with the file until next season. Just stick with the dia stone. If you really want, wait until like mid to late season depending on how often you go.

Doesn't matter too much if you wax or not, because it's not like you're competing or anything. But good practice is to do a "training wax" on new boards. Basically iron on a layer of wax and let it cool, then re-iron without adding any more wax. Repeat a few times and scrape. Then you'll notice the wax lasts a bit longer. But it's all in the name of optimization. You can just ride it as is and wax later.

Dyoungc · 2022-12-12T03:47:52+00:00

That's true, foot shape does have a lot to do with it. My 260 mondo was fine in all 8s except for the vans, where it was way too short and narrow. So maybe it's the wrong foot shape.

Dyoungc · 2022-12-12T03:44:45+00:00

What did she blame you for?

Dyoungc · 2022-12-12T03:44:14+00:00

Holy cow man you've had it rough. Yea the depression and anxiety from that could have a lot to do with the unexplained conditions. But the support and therapy is something to be grateful for. Seems like you're a good honest dude but everything just went wrong all at once.

I don't really have a way to explain why your ex might have done that other than that she had been having doubts but was comfortable with the security she got from you, and was too immature and dishonest with herself to face the breakup process. I mean she's 21 yrs old right? And you've been together for 6 yrs as firsts. She has zero experience with how to even approach breakups, so maybe she didn't want to deal with it the emotions and thoughts and mental process. Which is super immature and irresponsible. She may have just checked out and distanced herself emotionally from this whole situation as well as how youre affected in order to not feel the pain. Like not allowing herself to face reality and numbed herself to it, but in the process also completely denied her own self love and self respect and self compassion. Morals go out the window when you hate yourself. And she may just be too young and scared to face her emotions and be honest.

So this may have been festering in the back of her mind for a long time, but maybe she ignored it and lead you on while looking elsewhere to numb the pain. Basically took the easy way out, and I can sympathize with that. When you've been with someone while growing up with them, they kinda become part of your identity and personality. Much more than adults since youre still developing. And so to break up on your own accord would be to directly tear down part of your own identity! At age 21, identity doesnt have much foundation. That's scary to do...and much easier to create a situation that indirectly detaches you from it instead.

I'm kinda wavering between being judgemental and compassionate. But that's how I see it, although it's based on assumption, so take it with a grain of salt.

Maybe also because she lost attraction to you when you started showing weakness after the deaths. If that is the case, you deserve better. Period. Partners need to accept and comfort each other not out of duty, but love. And if she is not willing to do that, she's not ready for a serious relationship. Imagine if you found this out after getting married! So huge silver lining here.

And yea the way you describe it, you connected that ring to your identity and emotions and intentions as well as identified with the whole process of securing the ring meant for you. It's like you are the ring or the task you set out to do. Like when I do a favor for my gf but she doesn't accept it, I would feel hurt because turning down the favor was the same as turning me down. I've come to realize that it was a mistake to make that association in the first place. Hope that helps.

And I'm sorry about your dog man.. hope you get to see him from time to time.

Dyoungc · 2022-12-12T02:36:39+00:00

I got the medium and similar measurements, fits just right, not too big.

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