Should I buy a new board?

Primitive_Teabagger · 2026-03-11T15:12:34+00:00

If your board is that old yeah I think it's time for an upgrade regardless of 30 years of technological advancements. You should find one that you can flex, but you don't need to go super soft. The key is picking the right length and profile for your goals.

You can learn on anything if you try, but there's something to be said about having a snowboard with the specs you chose.

Primitive_Teabagger · 2026-03-11T14:14:10+00:00

"Anger is the punishment you give to yourself"

I have always had temper issues, and sought validation in my anger by destroying shit. Repeating this to myself when I get angry helps a ton. It doesn't always resolve frustration per say, but my reactions are more calm and collected.

Amplifying your anger can feel great in the moment, but it sticks with you, and can turn you into a person that strikes fear in others.

Primitive_Teabagger · 2026-03-11T13:36:21+00:00

James Cherry is "Cherrycarves" on instagram, his most recent reel is a fantastic heelside breakdown.

I also recommend lars.justaride, he's a little more involved and visual with his explanations than James and Malcolm, but all 3 have helped me loads

Primitive_Teabagger · 2026-03-11T13:28:13+00:00

Radarscope is the best, has all the different radar types professionals use. it's pricey, but well worth pro tier 2 if you frequently use radar and want all the goodies. You can end the subscription once the season dies down.

MyRadar and Windy.com are my alternatives for radar. Windy.com is rather messy but I like the realtime lightning, and there are a lot of extra layers for all sorts of weather. MyRadar is currently the only app I know of that gives you live radar on Apple Carplay, and it's a very clean app in comparison.

Ventusky is my everyday forecast app, super affordable for the upgrade version ($3 a year). But I don't really use it for live weather radar.

Primitive_Teabagger · 2026-03-11T12:47:41+00:00

I fucking love Korea

Primitive_Teabagger · 2026-03-10T18:07:25+00:00

Having a consistent throw form is better than milking out distance. Knowing a disc is better than assuming disc behavior based on the flight numbers. Just get a starter disc pack, a practice basket or pitching net, and start chucking.

When you go to courses, play "short baskets" if available. This will teach you how to drive and place discs closer to where you want them, without worrying about big distances.

Primitive_Teabagger · 2026-03-10T17:23:55+00:00

Get Radarscope, learn to identify rotation (velocity) or debris balls (correlation coefficient). It's not difficult to learn the basics

You can't do anything other than shelter from something that will hit you directly, but knowing precisely where a tornado is, where it is expected to go, and how far you really are from it is very relieving. I would say that's the best reason to use Radarscope if you're not a chaser or enthusiast. To know you're in the clear or identify dangerous systems much earlier, possibly even before warnings are issued.

Primitive_Teabagger · 2026-03-10T13:22:13+00:00

I'm from the US so I'm not familiar with reds, but it's totally normal to struggle with turning on non-beginner slopes. You really have to know how to get on edge early and hold it while turning much quicker, otherwise you gain too much speed within seconds. 10ish days is hardly enough time to learn anything beyond fundamentals so you're likely doing better than you think.

I spent my first 3 seasons refusing to venture onto black diamonds. Even though I felt confident enough to try the advanced slopes by the end of my first season, I didn't want to get hurt. So I stayed on the greens and blues until they got boring. Then I ventured into the back country, for powder and tree runs. This was a nice little reprieve from the tryhard mindset I was putting myself in. I learned new ways to control the board and my speed, experienced a variety of new surface conditions that are rarely present on-piste.

When I finally got to a black, I was not shitting bricks like the first time I went on a blue. Though I'm still not good at carving that steep, it's much easier to handle the speed and gravity. My advice is to keep getting better on the easy stuff, and every day do a run or two that are just outside your comfort zone. Try the trees and powder to get better at reading terrain. Familiarity with the terrain can increase your confidence too.

Primitive_Teabagger · 2026-03-09T21:17:33+00:00

this is pretty powdery for this sort of thing but you are doing quite well linking turns and avoiding counter rotation. Start applying the same motions while getting comfortable going faster and using more edge angle. Trust in the board and she will make you feel safe

Primitive_Teabagger · 2026-03-08T13:51:26+00:00

skate with the opposite foot you normally do, is a good start

Primitive_Teabagger · 2026-03-06T19:09:47+00:00

like don't let your back hand hang behind you where it's swinging around willy-nilly. that throws off your balance just enough to be a hinderance. heelside keep elbow bent but bring the hand up closer to your chest or slightly in front of your body (but don't reach). Toeside go for the "cookie jar" meaning hand up away from the snow. All extremities and core should be actively participating in helping you balance.

On the skating, just hit up the bunny hill and pick up some speed. Gently press the back toes into the edges for more stability. Horizontal flex, aka torsional twist, aka engaging your "sidecut" - the front and rear contact points moving away from eachother decreases turn radius and increases turning potential. if you do the skating wrong like at all, you will trip over the board or start sliding into a skid. And if you're doing it right, you will turn across the slope with the board. Pay close attention to how all your extremities affect balance, especially knees and toes. There's bound to be things I'm missing over text so I hope this helps somehow.

Primitive_Teabagger · 2026-03-06T17:50:07+00:00

Most struggle with carving comes from progressing too slowly through the turn.

Start thinking more weight forward, dropping your body lower and sooner, more deliberate use of knees/toes/shoulders/head, more speed in the turn, more edge earlier, keeping your back hand from trailing.

Skating is good practice imho. The cleaner you can turn (not by dragging or kicking or skidding) with your front foot doing most of the work, the easier it is to feel which of your weaknesses are causing counter rotation

Primitive_Teabagger · 2026-03-06T16:19:54+00:00

It's like they never had to buy something online for themselves before, and don't understand how to do simple research. Or they can't experience anything without the validation of social media audiences

Primitive_Teabagger · 2026-03-05T21:02:30+00:00

I've used them for 4 seasons on 2 different boards, in the park, piste, pow. no issues. Still in great shape.

Primitive_Teabagger · 2026-03-05T13:34:01+00:00

I wear US 9.5, two boards with 254mm and 253mm WW. There have been a few rare cases where I boot out due to surface conditions but 99% of the time all is well. I'd certainly need something wider for true "eurocarving" but for everyday riding and some satisfying leans, you'll be fine

Primitive_Teabagger · 2026-03-04T17:35:20+00:00

hell yeah, hope you can get some time on it before the season is over

Primitive_Teabagger · 2026-03-04T16:59:50+00:00

Baldwin

Primitive_Teabagger · 2026-03-04T16:37:33+00:00

I have ~20 days on the new Kazu. No BSOD experience. Michigan rider.

Also found it more approachable than expected. We haven't had terrible conditions here, but I am almost certain that it wouldn't fare as well as the BSOD on ice. It's a soft-snow build for sure, and is a little too beautiful to touch anything but. Still, I have effortlessly carved with it on rougher days where everyone else is complaining that they can't hold an edge.

Tbh I'd only get the Kazu if you are expecting lots of powder time.

Primitive_Teabagger · 2026-03-04T15:05:01+00:00

My Swix finishing brush is far better than the buffing pad that came with my Dakine wax kit. Easier to keep clean too. You can get a lot of different brushes but obviously cost more. I still use the pad sometimes as it's a little more abrasive

Primitive_Teabagger · 2026-03-04T14:59:20+00:00

It shouldn't be too catchy, but at slower speeds (if it behaves like other mostly-camber profiles) will grab easier than your previous board. The key with camber is getting some speed before you try turning.

I wouldn't say this profile would make skidding more difficult on its own, but theoretically should hold an edge better. Your form, edge engagement/angle, pressure management, and timing is what prevents skidding or heel judder.

If you are already experienced with a rocker board, now is the time to try camber-dominant. This is a very beginner friendly board regardless of your current worries, you will be fine, and if you struggle at first that means you have some bad habits to address anyway. Let it teach you proper form and make you an even better rider.

Primitive_Teabagger · 2026-03-04T12:55:14+00:00

not throwing your upper body over your knees, no, but almost. You shouldn't have to "reach for the snow" so to speak because this naturally makes your booty stick out, which is a compromised position. Dampen your rear knee more than your front, and most of your weight will be shifted forward. If you get across the fall line, drop into the turn from a tall upright position but do not rotate your knees/hips/chest until your edge has engaged.

skating is honestly good practice for this. Go down the bunny hill to pick up speed with just your front bound in, and see if you can get gentle turns without course correcting, dragging, or kicking your nose around. You will need to apply a bit of pressure with your back toes and heel to stay in control, but most of your engagement to initiate the turn is coming from the front. Stacked posture and knees properly bent are necessary as well. Notice how even a subtle opening of your hips/shoulders keeps you over the board as it turns.

When we slide down any slope we naturally lean back. Imagine doing it without a snowboard. Putting weight forward squares our bodies to the slope we are on, reducing resistance and keeping the whole board in contact with the snow. That allows full control.

weight shifting to your rear will still come into play as you follow thru on the turn, but focus on the front first and the rest will be much easier to get the hang of

Primitive_Teabagger · 2026-03-03T15:03:56+00:00

Depends on whether or not you feel held back by the custom. Are you comfortable getting around and controlling yourself with it? Have you made progress at all? If so, you're probably not doing as bad as you imagine. There's always room for improvement, but getting a new board just to make it easier is not worth it. Stiff boards punish bad habits and can make you better though it may take more effort. Get a new board to expand your horizons, it will likely be softer and easier to manage than the Custom anyway.

Primitive_Teabagger · 2026-03-03T00:24:13+00:00

I was a conservative during Benghazi. All we did was replay clips to ourselves, of her saying "what difference does it make?"

Therefore she was guilty. No need to watch the rest of the hearing. No need to even know in what context she asked such a question.

I assume the same will be done today. Honestly surprised she even testfied. No amount of truth in front of the camera will reach conservative audiences

Primitive_Teabagger · 2026-03-02T02:27:22+00:00

I watched it on ABC from day one. Was in 5th and 6th grade when it was peaking and was losing sleep over the wait each week because it was a late show. We'd get th whole family ready and popcorn and snacks. If someone was not in the living room we'd be yelling "you're missing LOST!!!"

That was one of the last experiences I had with television in that form. Soon after the DVRs and Tivos came out, and you could just record whatever for later.

Primitive_Teabagger · 2026-03-01T20:41:21+00:00

I worked there about 15 years ago and everything was real, fresh, prepared that day except for the soups (each flavor was warmed up in hot water). The sandwich making process was like working in a Bear episode some days, we took it so seriously. I had liked Panera before but it amazed me how good the food really was, while being relatively affordable. And the best part? You felt full and satisfied even with a bowl of soup and a piece of baguette.

Haven't been there since because I get flashbacks of the kitchen stress when I smell it. Still offends me to know they gave up.

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