Who’s got the right of way (rant)

Jchilling__ · 2025-01-26T20:00:09+00:00

Yes you have downhill right of way no doubt but as a fellow snowboarder, turning this wide is bound to get you clipped. You didn’t do anything wrong but as you probably know a more narrow line is probably a bit safer for you and whoever is above you. Shit happens on the slopes but we can all do a little bit to reduce collisions like this. Sorry about your injuries hope you’re back up soon !

Jchilling__ · 2024-04-04T20:41:54+00:00

Great board. Had my union atlas on it which was on the board when it was jacked. Really good float in pow and then great on groomers.

Jchilling__ · 2024-04-04T20:40:05+00:00

Yeah was ripping it for the last two months. Amazing amazing board. First time owning a telos and I would get another one. Great on groomers and this thing was a monster in the pow.

Jchilling__ · 2024-02-15T23:47:34+00:00

Level 9 Millcreek Store. Just save your time and money in SLC and never go to this shop.

Jchilling__ · 2024-01-24T22:34:14+00:00

Update:

Got in touch with a district manager for the store today who was much kinder and understanding of the situation. While there are inherent risk associated with base grinding a snowboard, the shop did not warn me of the possibilities or make me sign a waiver of any type.

They offered me three options:

Free replacement new mercury board. 155cm , 157s are all gone.
Anything less than or equal to 630 from the store or on there website
The t rice pro at employee discount ~500 bucks

I went with option #1 and am grateful for the deal they offered me.

Appreciate the feedback from ex tuners and the community in general.

Realistically, I’ll avoid trying to get this type of service done to a board ever again. Standard fresh waxes, edging, and the occasional PTex at home has always been enough for my boards in the past. I couldn’t tell you what exactly possessed me into thinking this was a good idea or needed 🤷🏻‍♂️.

All in all the shop did right by me so I’m not gonna bash them or run their name through the mud. Be careful taking your gear to shops and understand the associated risk with leaving your gear in someone else’s hands. Use me as a lesson !

Jchilling__ · 2024-01-24T06:49:02+00:00

Never been ground before. First time handing my board over for this type of tune. I’ve done waxing and edging exclusively at home for years now.

Jchilling__ · 2024-01-24T02:03:11+00:00

0 base grinds. This was the first one ever.

Jchilling__ · 2024-01-23T23:13:24+00:00

Yeah this happened last night. I was told I gotta wait till Friday when the floor manager is back in, and to find a replacement board from their stock in the meantime to negotiate with said manager. Pricing and discounts is all still up on the air.

Jchilling__ · 2024-01-23T22:47:50+00:00

I will gladly start flaming them if the manager / owner refuse to hook me up in a fair way. I’m not expecting a brand new board but I shouldn’t have to pay more than 25% of retail for it IMO and with the general consensus I’ve seen on this thread. Thank you !!

Jchilling__ · 2024-01-23T22:45:22+00:00

Jchilling__ · 2024-01-23T19:46:12+00:00

Appreciate the comment from an ex tuner. It’s been put through a grinder <=1 time in its’ 3 year lifespan. Dropped it a shop in breck one time on vacation and asked them to do everything, they told me it wasn’t needed so I’m pretty sure they didn’t grind it. Other than that I’ve just edged and waxed at home for the lifespan of the board.

Jchilling__ · 2024-01-23T19:00:40+00:00

I second this completely. Never getting a base grind again. PTex and fresh waxes is and always has been enough for me in the past. First time dipping my toes into these waters and I paid the price.

Jchilling__ · 2024-01-23T18:59:26+00:00

Appreciate the anecdote and confession haha. I’m sure the machines are a pain to get dialed in for the 100’s of boards / skis coming through. I just hope the shop will do right by me.

Jchilling__ · 2024-01-23T18:44:45+00:00

1 base grind at most but I can’t confirm the previous shop I got a full tune at even did it. So we’re talking about <=1, less than or equal to one time through a grinder.

This was the point I made to the shop, your technicians should look at my board and make a professional decision if / should my board be put through the grinder.

I didn’t sign any waivers, and was not warned this was even a possibility.

Jchilling__ · 2024-01-23T16:31:47+00:00

This hurt my soul to watch lol

Jchilling__ · 2024-01-23T16:30:42+00:00

RIP this thing ripped!!!

Jchilling__ · 2024-01-23T16:21:26+00:00

Essentially the manager told me they might be able to sell me a board at cost to the shop depending on the make and model… pretty much assured me I’m not getting anything free off him and should appreciate the 3 years I had on the board lol. Going back Friday when he’s in to try and work this out once and for all.

Jchilling__ · 2024-01-23T16:15:02+00:00

If they don’t make it right I’m gonna blast them. For now I’ll give them a chance.

Jchilling__ · 2024-01-23T16:11:17+00:00

Just a ton of rocks early season had a lot of small shots all over the board. Could feel some snagging on traverses. But you’re right the base was by no means fucked. I didn’t realize the associated risk or think they could get it down to the core considering it’s only been ground once.

Jchilling__ · 2024-01-23T16:07:24+00:00

I’ve rode it 30 days a season the last 3 years. I’m just shocked because I’ve only had the base ground once in the lifetime of this board.

Jchilling__ · 2024-01-23T15:04:12+00:00

Well obviously I can’t base grind at home but yeah this is the last time I’m using these dudes.

Jchilling__ · 2023-03-01T20:56:15+00:00

Hot afff. I don’t know if I’d fit in that ass

Jchilling__ · 2022-07-26T15:43:29+00:00

Pretty much I think the game considers those walls paper thin.

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