skiron07

Against it all of it will go on the world market and chances are it'll end up in China; there is no such thing as cheap oil

dudes- all these magazines are paid fully by advertisers; subscriptions are just extra cash; you can always get the same crazy low subscription deals on ebay- I have been for the last decade.

One thing to keep in mind is the inability of our friends at FSA who not only can't seem to put things back in the tube properly but also can figure out how to align the holes and resecure it by zipties or hitchpin. Think stupid-simple for them

One thing to keep in mind is the inability of our friends at FSA who not only can't seem to put things back in the tube properly but also can figure out how to align the holes and resecure it by zipties or hitchpin. Think stupid-simple for them

Call HO and ask for Mike Dedonato...he's super helpful, knowledgeable and professional

I know about this first hand- HO was extremely helpful regarding this. The new 12/13 have about the same length as the old 13/14 and you can also take the rubber footbed out to add more room. I got mine and was surprised to find that I actually had more length than the Strada 13/14s that I used last summer. And, fwiw, the lateral support is amazing

I just got a new pair of the 2012 versions but will have to wait until a trip in Feb to try them out. However I must say the fit & finish is outstanding as is the fit. They seem to be very well thought and made with apparently all of their previous shortcomings fixed. Aside from that the lateral support is crazy great.

6balls- I've actually worn all three- love the SL but it always feel apart due to poor stich quality; wore the HO Syndicate for a few years- similar in make to the SL but with better quality but also a bit more bulk; both SL and HO vests don't take on any water whatsoever; switched to the TNT this year and like it due to it's longer length and adjustability at the waist (in a pullover) but it does take on some water and is also a tad heavier even when dry. All three are great; and all three have their shortcomings...if only the TNT came in a molded-only form it would rock.

did mine back in 2000- I stayed out of the water and after a month I was scuba diving down to 100 ft... do what the ENT doctor says as it'll pay off in the long run

just go Polar and be done with it...about $75 I think gold standard

I also do HIITS (high intensity interval training) on days that I feel a tad weak and don't feel I can put up my normal numbers but I do it more like 60 sec max-OT (around 1:35 split for 500m) followed by 60 sec of paddling (around 2:00 split for 500m)...while the max-OT portion is very demanding the paddling allows me to catch my wind so this type of session seems easier to me compared to my normal routine noted previously (where I'm sucking wind from minute one until the 15-19 min. mark). These HIITs are usually reserved for Fridays due to the cumulative nature of 4-5 consecutive max-OT days BUT are much more similar to a slalom set...but IMO, one has to establish a large aerobic platform initially before one starts to tailer workouts back down to sport specific sizing sounds so frickin easy on paper

I have some photos of Jason's setup if anybody wants to see them- can't figure out how to cut/paste stuff to this BOS site yet

I agree with JimB- After a while you know exactly where you are... also, fwiw, those guidelines for calculated MHR are mostly junk...you can get your MHR much higher than you think- I'm 52 and have gotten it jacked over 190 on many occasions-  in your calculations try to actually achieve your MHR at least once for a benchmark; then subtract out your sleeping/resting HR (RHR) from that to get your working HR zone (WHRZ)... so when you go back to figure your 60% effort for example you do that on your WHRZ and then add back your RHR- makes a huge difference for me on my rower (cardio) I'm up to 130 by minute one; get up to 160 by 5 minutes; gradually climb past 170 by 10 minutes; and generally peak at 185 by 15 minutes then gradually work back down the longer/better you get used to working at your aerobic threshold (about 85% MHR or above 170) the better in shape you'll get other tip: you really want to go after it hard, max. OT if you can...while you'll burn calories/fat during any type of workout, if you do it harder and harder, you'll burn many more calories and fat during the rest of the day (aka, raising your metabolism); if you settle for less stressful efforts the lingering afterburn will be much lower. the key these days is to go hard/fast w/max effort for about min. 15 minutes or so; if you can squeeze out 18-20 that's fine too; but anything over 20 minutes IMO means you're going too slow! enjoy the pain

Will has been on an A2 all year...with obvious results Variable bevels from boot to rear; sounds like minor refinements but possibly a blending of some S1 characteristics = best of both worlds

I believe in both instances the ribs or riblets are aligned in a 45 deg angle in relation to direction so that the molecules are channeled or guided to run in parallel directions to themselves and thus reduce friction... probably similar (to guess) in what we do with our nuc subs

very cool stuff: http://bmworacleracingblog.blogspot.com/2010/04/3m-riblet-technology.html

Bruce- I'm in the same setup as your old one- double approaches with an A1. In your posting you kind of say that your ski doesn't feel any different in Exo's than they did with Approaches- right? If so, then why the migration? I would have thought that there would be at least some difference? I do love my Approach boots for their incredible ankle support and control that's so much better IMO than the Animals...I was thinking the Exo's would take that a step further... thanks Ron

if you're doing multiple sets of 20 reps it' s not what I would classify as "heavy" lifting...3x8 would be but regardless, anytime you get a headache as a result of physical exertion it's not good- I'd consult a MD just to play it safe. good luck

the manufacturer should, for a very minimal cost for themselves, provide at least a few completely flush screws or plugs to fill these holes for both aesthetic and functional purposes but the latter issue probably is minimal unless you ski in saltwater

I agree whole heartedly with Ed's approach- takes two to tango...she gives some as you should the hard part for me is to get MDW to say what she wants to do!ÂÂ

outstanding video- good demo; thanks SO much for sharing this- much appreciated. too bad HO didn't make a video like they did for the A1 and S1- maybe it's in the works

coffee/caffeine is a stimulant and a diuretic and has nothing to do with glycogen replacement- maybe the toast helps some but it'd be minor IMO. get a high shelf protein bar (AST VyoPro comes to mind)- has relatively low calories, high protein and a great supply of high grade carbs

the Exo Pro's are stiffer than the Exo Forms and thus tranlate more energy between the ski and skier

Rowing is killer- entire body work but mainly legs...cardio without a doubt if done correctly, i.e., high intensity- I would highly recommend it, been doing it for 9 years since giving up running back in '99 (bad ankles) but I do supplement it with weight training afterwards. For rowing one can do either steady states (same pace); negative splits (increasing pace during length of piece), pyramids or HIITS... for starters I would try to do a 2000m piece under 8:00 just to see where you are physically- this is kind of a break even starting point for beginners; work up to at least a 4000m piece at the same 2:00/500m split time or try for a 5000m piece Running- fine if you're going up stairs/stadium stairs where you actually have to lift your legs...running on flat terrain is good but there are things much better good luck

almost go there on an annual basis although this year might be different; michael's a super nice guy and knowledgeable; improvements made almost continually; great water, very reasonable rates and sometimes a great pro there, e.g., joel wing