Newbie question - on the flat

one thing that will help you greatly is to make sure your board is
well waxed. Speed = more edge = less riding flat and subject to
body slam when edge catches. I regularly pass skiiers on the
traverses now which I never could do my first year or two boarding.

Thanks, Mike. Yes, I do keep the board waxed. I'm a tech-head
intermediate to advanced skier, and do my own base repairs, edge
tuning, hot waxing... The board is pretty new, so I haven't touched
the edges, but I believe in keeping my stuff waxed.

Thanks also to the rest of you who responded to my plea for help. I
feel much better about where I am now, and look forward to my next
trip.

Jack