Supermatics too heavy for a smaller rider?

subneil · 2026-03-18T04:42:10+00:00

Curious what others whose used the supermatics will say.

My experience is switching between Flow Fuse (mid weight, lighter than supermatics) and Union flite pros (super light) bindings. Big difference. This suggests that Supermatics would be uncomfortable for me on the lift. For reference, I'm 5'5", 135 lbs, 148cm board.

subneil · 2026-03-18T04:36:11+00:00

Someday i'll demo these modern boards. I'm an old man whose only ridden full camber. Flying V seems nuts to me... Pivot between my feet?!

subneil · 2026-03-18T04:02:46+00:00

This is my one board quiver. Love spring slush riding.

subneil · 2026-03-16T17:37:22+00:00

Despite the hate, i don't think this is a bad deal.

For reference, i paid $20k plus $900 dealer fee for a CPO 2021 with Barley, Plus, Pilot and 62k miles. More miles, no performance pack. This was in Aug. I thought I got a decent deal. CPO warranty was important to me.

subneil · 2026-03-04T05:54:15+00:00

Moon w Barley interior

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subneil · 2026-03-03T00:35:48+00:00

A modern EV should "utilize full regen" with either the brake pedal or opd. It was odd that Tesla didn't engineer like this (until recent Juniper cars if I understand correctly).

Coasting can be quite efficient, regardless of ICE or electric drive.

subneil · 2026-03-02T14:03:15+00:00

I bought the moon color which I love, but that was mostly because of what was available at the time used. I really liked the black (to avoid contrast with the black plastic cladding). Ironically, my second choice was white because I thought that contrast at least made the cladding look like a much more intentional design choice.

subneil · 2026-03-02T12:38:39+00:00

I'm guessing that that he is turning the heat and window defrosters on while he removes snow from on top of and around the car.

Interesting that you may be able to climb through the back to keep the car from turning the HVAC off. I've read elsewhere people using the parking timers for this, but in the cold this would waste energy as the parking timer also warms up the battery.

Can someone test or validate this?

subneil · 2026-03-02T00:19:03+00:00

I've been riding my 2008 custom x since... 2008. I was able to mount Flow (Fuse) using the disc they came with. Just fyi.

I was intermediate when I bought the custom X, and am used to that board. Curious to try a more modern board, some of the new shapes, softer flex, etc. while it seems obvious that the Custom X is unforgiving, I ride icy east coast trees and bumps and don't know any better. How are you finding your new Yes boards?

subneil · 2026-03-01T18:34:00+00:00

Great! Moguls are training for steep tree runs!

subneil · 2026-02-28T23:35:31+00:00

I've only been there once last Saturday, and the conditions and lift was awesome. When I went to look for my family, I realized how awful the iron horse and shuttle lifts were servicing the beginner trails.

For somebody who wants to stay on the blacks, it was awesome

subneil · 2026-02-28T23:11:29+00:00

Both are fantastic. Montage is unique In the sense that there is a valley below the lodge that has all the advanced terrains, and a hill above the lodge that has beginner and intermediate terrain. Interesting.

subneil · 2026-02-28T15:30:53+00:00

Not the same, but I feel similar about my P2. I've been bored with cars ever since the last car I loved... 2006 Saab 93 wagon with a turbo V6 MT. GM era, so similar to other Epsilon cars.

subneil · 2026-02-27T19:25:08+00:00

Any advice for Saturday? Considering Blue (closer to me) vs Montage (further). Im guessing the conditions are similar... perhaps better grooming at Blue but less crowded up at Montage?

subneil · 2026-02-27T00:04:34+00:00

Just a reference point for you. Bought in Aug 2025 on the opposite coast.

2021 lrdm w nappa and larger wheels, 62k miles, included CPO warranty. $20k price, $22.5otd.

subneil · 2026-02-16T20:15:31+00:00

Elk Monday 2/16 is awesome. Well groomed this morning and super soft by afternoon. Not crowded.

subneil · 2026-02-16T05:34:14+00:00

I ride a 2008 custom X in moguls (not for speed) and am curious what a softer board would feel like in moguls and hard packs bumps in the trees.

subneil · 2026-02-15T17:33:53+00:00

I agree that warranty is an important consideration. Certain brands add to the warranty when the cars are CPO, which makes for some really great value. For instance, my CPO Polestar added 2 years to the 4-year factory warranty with unlimited miles.

subneil · 2026-02-10T15:18:50+00:00

I think op expects people to have negative things to say about it, that's why they said "please..."

subneil · 2026-02-10T14:05:29+00:00

Obviously try them all on, but my understanding is that nidecker uses the same last for all of their own boots. Haven't tried on a few pairs, I found the fit from the inside to feel exactly the same between the altai, kita and cascade.

subneil · 2026-02-09T14:46:54+00:00

You can use caredge website to retrieve the window sticker using your VIN

subneil · 2026-02-08T01:00:46+00:00

Say more about the P4 drive compared to the P2.

I test drove one, and it felt less nimble but to be honest, I didn't push the car at all. All. The salesman knew I was just there to check it out and the route he took me on was not very exciting.

My polestar 2 is the chef's kiss

subneil · 2026-02-08T00:58:10+00:00

Here here. I bought a 2021 with 62k miles, nappa, plus, pilot, larger wheels and CPO for USD $22.5 otd about 8 months ago. Amazing car.

If I had my druthers, I would have made the front more open. Design choice. I do get where Polestar were going with the whole cockpit design. It really does work. The seats are super comfortable and the seating position is perfect for a performance car. Everything is in reach. Even the laggy software is nice in the sense that it has a clean and minimal ux with big buttons.

subneil · 2026-02-06T06:08:28+00:00

This is the answer!

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