Frosty

hey this will sound a little stupid but what is a “burr” on a snowboards metal edge?

A burr is a deformation of the metal wherein it raises up and causes the serface to not be smooth anymore.  If you run your fingernail up and down the edge you can feel it “grab” where there is a burr (be careful, it could cut your finger!).  Burrs are especially hard since they are typically formed then the steel edge hits a rock or other hard surface and sparks — the spark forms heat and actually tempurs the steel.  Most burrs can be removed easily with a tuning stone, however nasty ones may require a diamond stone.

Tough choice dude.  They are both really nice rides and I am sure would both work nicely for you.  The specs are very similar.  The Se7en is a True Twin board while the Elite is a Directional Twin.  This mainly means that if you set up the bindings for all-mountain riding, you may have to set them towards the tail 3-4cm on the Se7en to give you the longer nose that's beneficial in powder.  The Elite has that built in already.

You're right, a board does move faster when the base is flat on the snow.  Problem is you can lose control that the edges give you.Let me let you in on a little-known secret of the pros (especially boardercross racers).  There is an easy way to go fast keeping flat base and stay going straight and in control.  Take your back foot and go to an edge, slightly — very slightly.  Now take your front foot and put it flat so it is not edging at all.  Yes, you will feel the board twist between your feet.  That's how you know you are doing it right.That will get you going straight and fast and in control all at the same time.  HANG ON!FR – 8

Woo hoo!  I'm going to Zermatt in March.  I'll let you know how it is. :)Steamboat has some great tree boarding, though.

Man I am hella-jealous!  Definately take some pics of the trip and send them this way.Yeh, Some of my BEST tree runs are from Steamboat.  The aspen runs in the shadows and pioneer ridge are rad!

I dunno.  I guess three to five hours at a time.  How baout you?

Good question.  I have some things I try to remember.1) Is my board and gear all ready to use (waxed, binding bolts TIGHT, etc..)2) Am I mentally ready (out to have a good time, nothing else on my mind)3) Remember to drink plenty of water – even if not thirsty (makes a HUGE difference in performance)4) Do I remember the basics and can I perform them on the first run (practice skidding and carving turns left and right, speed and direction in control before blasting down the mountain)5) Remember how to fall correctly6) Remember porper eye and skin protectionThant's all I can think of at the moment.  I hope this is helpful to some people.