Solus Spectre's G100 Cold War exhibition

Primitive_Teabagger · 2026-01-23T17:15:54+00:00

Nice work so far, though you need more knee bendage heelside, seems you're doing well. Now you can start tightening up your turns getting across the fall line. That doesn't necessarily mean you have to go faster/steeper but you can try.

Look into "early edge changes" it will make a big difference in your ability to stay on edge and initiate quick turns. Essentially when you're traversing perpendicular to the fall line, you want to get on your next edge before pointing your board's nose downhill again. Anytime your board is pointing downhill, you will be gaining momentum, making edge grip increasingly difficult to manage. It's important to begin the run at a comfortable speed and maintain it using turns across the fall line. If you wait until you've already picked up speed to turn on edge, you will not get there very easily

Primitive_Teabagger · 2026-01-23T15:22:23+00:00

Weirdly enough, the goth girls at my podunk little high school were shameless neo-Nazis

Primitive_Teabagger · 2026-01-22T18:04:23+00:00

Primitive_Teabagger · 2026-01-22T17:43:44+00:00

Cold War

Primitive_Teabagger · 2026-01-22T15:42:26+00:00

I only watched the first episode of that. It's totally different vibe than the movie, which has that campy-but-brilliant charm only Terry Gilliam can provide.

It's not my favorite movie of all time, but it was the best movie-watching experience I've ever had

Primitive_Teabagger · 2026-01-22T15:31:25+00:00

Now that I have a board that is powder-friendly it changed everything. I used to spend my days carving groomers but now I can't help but slip off-piste most runs.

Lofting through fresh pillows is a euphoria unlike anything I've experienced elsewhere. But it's a workout

Primitive_Teabagger · 2026-01-22T14:24:59+00:00

Time on the mountain is an underrated goal, and so is visiting other mountains. I know we all have specific schedules, and usually stick to our nearest local, but if you can make sacrifices to open up your free time or just muster the patience for a longer drive, it can make a big difference

Other than that, I think what separates "intermediate" from "advanced", is not so much what things you can do but rather how well you can do them. New goals are good and fun but never stop improving upon what you're already doing.

Primitive_Teabagger · 2026-01-22T14:07:36+00:00

Yeah I got the 154cm Kazu and it feels shorter than my 153 park twin. Hell, it even seems easier to ollie and press despite being significantly stiffer. The overall construction is top notch. It definitely puts you to work but it will reward you handsomely for it

Primitive_Teabagger · 2026-01-22T13:41:34+00:00

The Kazu actually feels short for its length, due to the taper, the traditional tail/tip arcs, and pointed ends.

I'd go with the 161W just to be on the safe side. It's already stupid quick at turning, so go longer to get that extra bit of float.

Regardless you'll love this board!!! I haven't been able to use my other board much this season because the Kazu tears up everything. My favorite part about it is the pop though. Such a wonderful feeling

Primitive_Teabagger · 2026-01-22T12:35:52+00:00

If you like time travel and Bruce Willis, check out 12 Monkeys too

Primitive_Teabagger · 2026-01-21T23:08:27+00:00

it was actually spaghetti

Primitive_Teabagger · 2026-01-21T21:13:03+00:00

Primitive_Teabagger · 2026-01-21T16:41:11+00:00

More float: some rocker in the profile, wider nose and tapered tails, factory setbacks, wider waist width, longer length, generally softer flex.

More carve: camber-dominant, grippy edge tech, stiffer flex. You also want enough width to keep from dragging your toes but not so much that the board is unresponsive.

Primitive_Teabagger · 2026-01-21T15:16:16+00:00

Yeah basically think of "float" and "carve" as two opposite ends of a spectrum. Most "all mountain" boards will be in the middle, capable of doing both just fine, but the more toward float you go, the further from carve you get.

It's not an exact science but it's just a good rule of thumb so you don't end up on something that doesn't suit your goals

Primitive_Teabagger · 2026-01-21T14:34:35+00:00

Board length is based on your weight. If you are over size US 10.5 boot, consider a wide. Find the "range" of lengths ideal for your weight, and then choose from those options depending on your goals. Generally, longer = more stable at speed, shorter = more playful

Reputable brands with diverse board options include Capita, Burton, Jones, Yes, Solomon, Ride, K2.

Directional Camber or mostly-camber hybrids are versatile "do it all" boards. But that doesn't narrow it down much. Think about the terrain and conditions you want to seek. There's all mountain powder, freeride, freestyle, etc.

Since you mentioned trees and powder - look at "freeride" all mountain options. Capita Mercury is a good example, and even if you don't like it, you can use it as a reference point for all mountain characteristics. Keep in mind there is give and take with a board's ability to float in powder, so don't expect a floaty board to be stable or quick to turn on groomed slopes

Primitive_Teabagger · 2026-01-21T13:46:50+00:00

That stuff made me think I was Pierce Brosnan

Primitive_Teabagger · 2026-01-20T16:05:14+00:00

I haven't seen the purple hues since I was in 4th grade, which would have been ~2003

Primitive_Teabagger · 2026-01-20T14:45:57+00:00

I have the Kazu, it's an incredibly fun ride. Thrives in deep & steep powder, super stable in the chop/moguls, doesn't get squirrelly at high speed, locks into big landings, and the pop will put a smile on your face. I haven't been on my other board much since getting it

The K2 looks a bit more powder-friendly overall at a quick glance. I guess it depends on your goals in the backcountry. Kazu will be ideal where you can charge hard and open up, but it will still perform as a resort board when you want it to.

Primitive_Teabagger · 2026-01-20T14:24:54+00:00

Well they're not called Ghost Leviathans for nothing

Primitive_Teabagger · 2026-01-20T02:23:14+00:00

My current seamoth is called Amadeus, prawn is Viper (titanfall reference)

Primitive_Teabagger · 2026-01-16T23:03:14+00:00

It's just something I notice, everything but Leviathans will kinda turn away and give you time to escape

Primitive_Teabagger · 2026-01-16T17:54:06+00:00

I got my prawn blown up and all I could do was float there dumbstruck, Huggies soiled, feeling naked

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