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Stomp pads are a strange thing in snowboarding. They have been around since the very first ones ever invented. Stomp pads offer stability and traction for the unstrapped foot and most snowboarders use them, but it seems like that’s where the similarities end. About stomp pads:- There’s a variety of shapes, sizes and materials available
- Placement of the stomp-pad is very important
- Riders have their personal preferences as to style of pad
- Ultimately, anything is better than nothing
Personally, I prefer the kind that are like nubs or spikes. They are typically smaller, but stick up farther than the “flat foam pad” style stomp pads. I feel like I get more grip and stability with those kinds — especially when the snow and slop pile up. The number of nubs and positioning of them depends on many diff
For those looking to make their own unique board, looks like Burton is no longer offering their “Series 13” customized snowboard program, but other makers have joined the party.
- Design your own LibTech snowboard – Still handmade in the USA (near Canada).
- Design your own Monson snowboard – Or custom wakeboard even!
- Design your own Donek snowboard – Your own design or use their professional artist.
Some of these looks really sweet, I just might try it with some artwork a friend has in digital form.
Let me know if there are any other legit options and I can add them to the list.
I think USPS is a great way to ship snowboard boots in the US.
I have a pair of Nike boots here in box. The box dimensions are 17″ x 16″ x 6″ and weighs 5.25 pounds. To ship all the way across the country from Oregon to Florida starts at $18.70 for Standard Post, so that is pretty cheap, but delivery time may take a week. If you are looking for something faster, that’s where it gets more expensive. Second Day Priority costs $54 and upward.
Check out the shipping costs calculator from USPS here.
That’s a great question. Many places claim to have “one of the longest runs in the world” but most of them are combinations of off-trail (sometimes off piste even) an that gets difficult to measure accurately. A groomed run on the other hand is more straight up. If it is groomed there is usually only one way to ride it, so just measure that. As for the longest groomed tun out there, it would be hard to beat the Sarenne run at Alpe d’Huez in France. It is almost 10 miles long!
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That's cool you got a good deal on the Sierra Reverse Crew Wide. I am interested to hear how that rig rides for you 🙂
Welcome @nasseifp Well… I am a size 9.5 to 10 boot and my ideal waist width is 24.7 to 24.9. I can see why a 24.5 would be too narrow for you — especially if your bindings do not elevate (rise) your boot very high off the top of the board. Size 10.5 boot is a tough size. IMO a board with a 25.4 should be plenty wide (again depending on the binding base rise), but if you think that is too risky you can try a mid-wide board. The disadvantage of wide boards it that your feet and legs will get tired faster — due to the increased leverage created.Let me know what you decide or if you want any further opinion 🙂
Welcome to snowboarding and to Frosty Rider. I can help you out with this. Where do you plan on riding the most? (Local mountain) Also, I assume you will want to be doing freestyle riding?
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