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  • in reply to: Helmet Replacement #3511
    Frosty
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      This is a great question and also kind-of a sensitive one due to the safety issue.  I really don't have the answer, but wouldn't it be cool if one of the helmet manufacturers chimed in on this topic for us?  Well, being my Wiley Frostomatic self  :angel: have issued a challenge to ALL HELMET COMPANIES to answer this question.I have already sent this topic to the following companies:Burton/RedGiroK2SmithTriple 8A couple websites I went to were so lame that I couldn't even contact them:Head – Could only find contact email for “investor relations”.  Gee… I wonder where THEIR focus is?Pro-tec – Could not for the life of me find any contact method whatsoever.  Do we even exist to them?

      This is a great question and also kind-of a sensitive one due to the safety issue.  I really don't have the answer, but wouldn't it be cool if one of the helmet manufacturers chimed in on this topic for us?  Well, being my Wiley Frostomatic self  :angel: have issued a challenge to ALL HELMET COMPANIES to answer this question.I have already sent this topic to the following companies:Burton/RedGiroK2SmithTriple 8A couple websites I went to were so lame that I couldn't even contact them:Head – Could only find contact email for “investor relations”.  Gee… I wonder where THEIR focus is?Pro-tec – Could not for the life of me find any contact method whatsoever.  Do we even exist to them?

      LAME DUDE! :angry:

      I look forward to seeing who is cool enough to come into the forum and answer.  Personally, I would be inclined to purchase my next helmet from the company with the BEST ANSWER!

      in reply to: Best snowboarding ever!!!! #3510
      Frosty
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        I know my reply doesn't sound very original, but 1st off, CONGRATS!!! Secondly, I agree with Rowan's choices.  My other inclination is to go heli-boarding if you are in to that sort of thing.  I did and it is like going to heaven and coming back to life!

        in reply to: New snowboard :0 #3489
        Frosty
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          Well can we agree that what matters the most is the width of the board where your foot is positioned over it.  That is where the force (weight + leverage = power) is transferred from the rider to the snowboard.  But with all of the measurements and specifications that board manufacturers offer us, none of them include this specific width position measurement.  Well, let's just figure it ourselves.First let's assign a name to this new measurement.  I will just call it Mid-Width for now, but I would rather call it something else since that could be confused with the term “mid-wide” which we already know s a classification of overall snowboard build width not a specific point of measurement — but whatever, we can figure out that name thing later.On your current board with an effective edge of 118cm, your stance width of 22 inches (or 55.9cm) is almo
          in reply to: New snowboard :0 #3487
          Frosty
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            This is a tough one Josh.  I understand your dilemma.  My advice would be to not go any narrower than your current board OR to go with a mid-wide instead of a full wide.

            in reply to: rookies first pair of boots #3481
            Frosty
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              Welcome to the FR Community ontourage!  There are many options.  For a quick down and dirty I suggest the Ride Orion boot.  They are comfy and a good starter boot.  If you are heavier, you might want something more substantial for the support tho.

              in reply to: How are boots supposed to feel? #3479
              Frosty
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                Really nice pics!

                in reply to: How are boots supposed to feel? #3475
                Frosty
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                  Take the liner out of the boot shell.  Reach in the liner and remove the stock footbed.  Replace with new supportive footbed.  Put liner back in boot.  Check fit.Tip: If your boot fits too tight, use thin socks.  Vice versa too 🙂

                  in reply to: How are boots supposed to feel? #3473
                  Frosty
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                    Footbed goes inside the liner.

                    in reply to: How are boots supposed to feel? #3470
                    Frosty
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                      Ya pm me as well pleasee.    :)Yea no support is kinda wackWhat boots do you have right now Frosty?

                      I got the Salomon Faction Brownhttp://www.salomonsnowboard.com/en-us/products/mens/boots/Mine is from a couple years back.  Just a cheapie boot when I was desperate and my old Flow boots were shot.  Comfortable and well-made boot, just not supportive enough.Here is the one I should get:http://www.salomonsnowboard.com/en-us/products/mens/boots/Much higher flex rating and adjustable support inserts :)Good deal on these online too http://www.frostyrider.com/shops/frostys_sh

                      in reply to: How are boots supposed to feel? #3468
                      Frosty
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                        …They are kinda soft and dont give me the support I think I want in the toe side turns.  They're a little soft ya know?  When I stand up in them and lean forward it really bends in.  Does that happen with your boots  Frosty?  …

                        Dude, what are you — PSYCHIC?  Yeah, the boots I have now and really comfy and fit great, but the problem is they are indeed too soft.  I might keep them around for halfpipe and freestyle, but my main style is freeride so I am in the market for a boot that is a bit stiffer.A couple years back I overshot a big park jump at Bachelor and crunched both my ankles.  I have always preferred boots a bit on the stiff side, but since that injury I really need the additional support — ya know?  You gotta find the right boot/binding combination for you that offers teh best of support, comfort and flexi

                        in reply to: How are boots supposed to feel? #3466
                        Frosty
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                          Sometmes my boots squeek, lol it is annoying.  Tip: Try putting some baby powder in them to prevent that.  Your boots should be comfortable, Dude.Well, the less heal lift the better.  But this is not a perfect world and you aren't always going to have zero heel-lift.  Sometimes though, the answer to minimizing heel-lift is NOT cranking down the laces to make them tighter.  Sure, you want a good snug fit around your foot, ankle and lower leg; but over-tightening can lead to an assortment of problems — especially with the new Boa systems, it is more challenging now to get a feel for how much is enough:Problems from lacing too tight:PainCold feetNumbnessFatigueRemember that the reason you are lacing tightly is to improve fit and performance.  There are other things you can do to improve fit and performance of your snowboard boot that does not involve simp
                          in reply to: Post a picture of your local area trail maps #3462
                          Frosty
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                            Nice one Josh!  Any more?  Post em here http://www.frostyrider.com/boards/index.php?action=gallery;cat=5

                            in reply to: Beginner Question – Tuning New Board #3459
                            Frosty
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                              Most do not.  In fact, many people recommend a “de-tuning” for new boards — especially for beginners or some park-pipe.  It is a very simple process of slightly dulling the edges at the tip and tail thus making the board more forgiving when engaging the edge and initiating turns (less grabby).

                              in reply to: Beginner Question – Tuning New Board #3457
                              Frosty
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                                SOME boards do require tuning first.  To be able to tell takes a skilled eye most of the time.  I can say that my Burton board cane tunes and ready to ride, but I could not safely assume that they all do.  You may want to have a local (or mountain) shop tech take a gander and suggest.If you have any other questions we are always eager to share what we know.

                                in reply to: Newbie buying first equipment #3455
                                Frosty
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                                  I hope you have a good winter in IA.  I don't ride Burton boots and bindings (but I have a Custom board) but I hear the Cartel bindings and Custom boots and bindings are great.

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