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... as does the amount of snow on the roads. Whistler Mountain is a peak in the Fitzsimmons Range on the edge of Garibaldi Provincial Park, and the location of the Whistler-Blackcomb ski resort and the...
...t runout, it's time to learn how to stop. You do this by turning either onto your toe-side or heel-side edge. To stop with a toe-side turn while you are on your descent, steer by twisting your front...
...powder under the chairlift and we stopped 10 feet away from a 100 foot cliff. The snow trickled off the edge and we had to hike back up). • Train, Gondola or Fulicular transport is the most relia...
.... would their be a large problem if the board is 155? and also i found that my boots are 1.5cm over the edge on both sides, would that create a large toe/heel drag?...
...he phenomena, perhaps even science? of carving, executing transitions at gates, being able to hold your edge without sliding, and going into a carve without sliding at high speeds. However, I went the...
...e this year. Any opinions on Ride Mecca vs. Burton Canyon? I need a fast and stiff board that is quick edge to edge. I`m tempted to get a Burton Custom because I have size 10 feet (US size11) and h...
...cker on the bottom of the board listing the features such as full length wood core, "48" Rockwell steel edges, and some type of rubber dampening layers for a smooth ride. There are more, but the stic...
...chnology which means the board is concave on the nose and the tail. This makes carving easier, catching edges harder, and straight lining a lot faster. This board has boosted my confidence in the park...
What should I do when i first get my brand spanken new snowboard? File the edges? Do nothing?
...n are either 11 or 11.5 depending on the brand. Most sizing charts I`ve seen have put me right on the edge of going for a wide board, and I was just wondering what everyone else thought about this....
...at thing turns on a dime its awesome. It would just be so hard to keep balance and I kept "catching an edge?" if I think thats what you correctly call it. After the 1st day (2nd time snowboarding) i...
Do you know any technical details of how to make a snowboard? I`m a student teacher from Edge Hill College, near Liverpool I`ve just been given a assignment for Product Analysis and would like to
... my own board. I`m 5`10", 250, size 13 boots so I need a wider board so my boots don`t hang off the edges. I`ve looked online and ive seen the K2 Fatbob and K2 Trucker... but I don`t know a lot a...
...ich would cause the baseplate to bend). Because of this I don`t think the flex will affect control of edge pressure that much, but it will make weight shifts and mobility along the length of the bo...
How do i get rid of rust on edges.... i went on my new board yesterday and i guess water was on it so there is a lil bit of rust now...... how do i get rid of it? i was thinking of using some very
...lbs, i know tall skinny and lanky, it is wat it is. since its my first board it got pretty beat up the edges are chipped. i can still slide,turn,jump,try to grind/jib and everything else too like fal...
...etc in the UK, but are these frequencies "free" in the other places mentioned? Thanks in advance! Sledge Post edited by: Sledge, at: 2008/08/01 11:49 Post edited by: Sledge, at: 2008/08/01 15:...
...ng to develop Size 11 (US) feet Ride eastern Canada, groomed and some western powder each year quick edge to edge, shorter radius preferred. Considering Salomon 450 164, Option Free + wide 158. ...
.... There are enough holes in the adapter plate they gave me that I can mount the binding toward the toe edge of the board or toward the heel edge. Any advice on a preference? I know I shouldn`t overh...
...age, took it to a local ski shop (we have them in florida!! never would have guessed it!) had it waxed, edges cleaned up, and everything ready to go. I do have a question if anybody has any advice on ...
Any inputs on any of these boards? Which one is stiffer? Which one holds the edge better? Which one is overall better? I do mostly carving. One of the board better suited for carving? Please post.
...and got a pair of last years Clicker HBs for $135. What a difference, I could actually hold a heelside edge again, and found myself going much, much faster with good control. I`m still getting use...
...d I was boarding on some icy snow, as I was going up a jump I started to slide sideways and I caught an edge right at the top of the jump. I was hauling ass when I caught my edge so I went flying and ...
Somehow or another I`ve gotten a few chips on the edges of my K2 Wisdom Wide. How should I repair these? I don`t want to go through a season with them exposed. What should I use? And if you would
... season we have a staff composed of top ski & snowboard pros from around the world and insider knowledge of Argentina that will ensure you have the best time ever. We offer a full range of pac...
... bit when I realized I was headed straight for a patch of bumps. I think I may have caught my toe-side edge (normal stance) and gone down knees first, and due to the angles my left knee bent, and t...
...more comfortable with them. What's weird tho is I usually cant initate a jump unless i'm on my toe side edge, is there any way to do it heelside? Also when I land sometimes i'll land on an edge and f...
... be used.. One`s on the nose with a little bit of a bump and one is on the tail close to the heelside edge that has about 3/4" along the edge and 1/4" from the edge of the top sheet pulling up. A...
...powder under the chairlift and we stopped 10 feet away from a 100 foot cliff. The snow trickled off the edge and we had to hike back up). • Train, Gondola or Fulicular transport is the most reliable....
... one will carve better on groomed surface and etc.? I read somewhere that Nitro Shogun doesn`t ride on edge and Palmer is great on edge. Is this true?...
...to be killing my calves when I go through these flat areas. I can ride flatboard, but I often catch an edge and as my backfoot adjusts to prevent me from falling, I lose most of my speed and my frie...
...erienced boarder as i am having great trouble getting a picture of how good each place is - local knowledge required.....
Hey all I was wondering what tools you are all using to tune/sharpen your edges. I recently bought a swix tuner and I like it though my first use with it was like pulling teeth.I eventually figured i
...onto the heel of the board? What I did was similar but the board came up further and I grabbed the toe edge forcing my legs to be tucked. Can someone please tell me what this is called?...
...l be to sensitive (that is, since I am still learning if it will not be forgiving enough of imprefect edge control). OTOH, I am concerned with the softer boots because I want the responsiveness tha...
...trip rather than at the beginning to make the most of late season skiing? Appreciate any local knowledge/wisdom in helping make our plans....
...g, the top layer where the graphics are, about the thickness of paper, started to peel off at the tail edge. What`s interesting is that there`s no other impact damage whatsever in that area. What I ...
...hy someone would do that. When I see snowboarders riding straight down a hill, are they still on an edge? It seems like they must be to stay in control, but their board sure looks flat on the sno...
So I bought myself a beveling tool and started on my way to sharp edges. I realize a couple passes should do it and not to take off too much material. So that being said: I`ve searched the net a
If I am carving on a steep slope I noticed that my board starts 'hopping' when Im on my heel edge. That is it grabs and releases its grip over and over, however it doesnt do this when Im on the toe ed
... the addiction set in and i was out there 3 days a week(gotta love the student loan fairy)...I at the edge of the catskills in ny state, and am looking to step up my skills, especially carving....i...
...e and learn more about everyones snowboarding experiences. I also hope to share my experience and knowledge with you all.:laugh:...
Can you suggest a good website for tuning how-tos? Also, how do you test your edges for sharpness? I used to use the back of the thumbnail. Drag it across and if it scrapes some nail material off, i
... Kelly has asked these questions for years to no avail. The State of Tennessee refuses to even acknowledge her request for"an unbiased attorney who will represent her interests instead of those of ...
...nd? I should be out riding tomorrow night... My plan so far is to ride up the ramp slightly on my toe edge facing straight forward, look hard over my rear shoulder as I leave the lip, grab mute, and...
...wboards. their "pro-model" snowboard sells for ?18. they are made totally from plastic, they have no edges, they come complete with 1970s style strap bindings. the base is not even flat, it is kin...
...soon after landing. I think it was because I was hitting the jump at an angle, so I was landing on an edge. I`ve heard that you should approach the jump on the flat of your board, and land on th...
...ge and bought a Ride Timeless, am I correct in thinking ~that all I need to do is wax it and detune the edges at the tip/tail? ~Ta, ~...
Hey, First off, I've never snowboarded or even been around snowboarding very much so my knowledge is quite limited. I live in Toronto and won a Original Sin Twister board with some black plastic bin
... North Carolina. I have the chance to go there and stay with a friend in Greensboro. M y geography knowledge of the USA is not good so any advice would be appreciated...
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