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Thanks for the ideas guys. T-shirts and stickers are no problem at all. Above and beyond is also possible. Thinking of doing a program that has 3 levels. This is definitely not set in stone, just ideas at this point, so please let me know what you think. Is there a better way to do this?Level 1:Be a part of the team and have fun.Qualification: Complete application form and pass written test.*Benefit: Receive stickers and Team Frosty Rider t-shirt.Level 2:Be on the inside of the industry and represent.Qualification: Complete application form and pass written test.* Provide skill demonstration in form of video.Benefit: Receive stickers and Team Frosty Rider t-shirt. Receive other 3rd-party product in exchange for reviews.Level 3:Compete and grow.Qualification: Complete application form and pass written test.* Provi
I'm a designer at a protective gear company. I want to get some input from the riders so I can design better products for us all. I've been out doing tons of interviews with shops and riders, but I want to start a community conversation conversation to see how the people feel about protective equipment.I've noticed that snowboarders often buy protective gear as they get better. The helmets and pads provide tons of confidence. Has anyone experienced this? Any stories to tell? Maybe they'll inspire others to try some protective gear out too.
Thanks for this important thread. I wear a helmet a lot. Not only for protection, but for comfort as well. I have to say that if the helmet does not offer proper ventilation, waterproofing, and ear coverage options, I will not buy it. If it is not comfortable I will not buy it. The last
Bindings come in two parts. One is the major binding part and the other is the center disk that the binding screws get put through (on the base plate). That is the part we are concerned with. The disks come in three types based on the hole patterns they accommodate: A) 4-hole pattern (most common)B) 3-hole pattern (for burton boards' proprietary hole pattern)C) Universal (not very common)Some bindings come with 3-hole or 4-hole disks. Some come with both.So in your case, if you were using your Burton bindings on a different board that has a 4-hole pattern then you most likely have the 4-hole disk in there. If you want to use you Burton bindings with a Burton board, you would need teh 3-hole disks in there.
Wow, THAT is a sweet deal! Cannot go wrong with any of the post 2004 Burton Custom boards. Great all-around board. Make sure you have the binding disks that support the stupid Burton proprietary 3-hole bolt pattern 😛
It is a preference thing. From what I find, most people like to detune their ride before taking it on to the snow the first time. It provides a more “broken in” and natural feel. If you fail to detune your ride it may feel jerky or grabby when changing edges.I detune my new ride using a stone around the tip and tail down to about 3 inches down from where the edge touches the snow (effective edge) on each side. I move the stone on the edge at moderate pressure and at all different angles.It is usually not a big deal as one or two runs on an icy run will detune the board naturally anyways. If it is a soft snow day or if you want the more favorable feel for performance, then detune the board with the stone.
That's interesting. I wonder how it holds up in the snow. I guess it's gotta be better than nothing at all 😕
Great idea, especially for a backup board. I have never done this, but I do have some points to make on it.1) Do very little sanding. You want to limit sanding of the top sheet to as little as possible to protect the structural integrity of the board. Some boards have the topsheet incorporated into the structure of the board (some capped designs) and some boards have a topsheet there for cosmetics and protective purposes. You certainly do not want to sand into the fiberglass, just enough to get a primer coat to bond really well.2) Of course use paints that are flexible and can endure extreme temperatures.3) Protect the base of the board with extreme caution. Getting paint on the base could ruin it.Let us know how it goes!
Hey I got my new board today 😀 It IS gorgeous, cant wait to try it out! The wavy edge is more subtle than I thought it would be, you have to look really close to notice it. Even my husband, who has no interest in snowboarding whatsoever (despite my futile attemps to get him interested, he's a skiier) was admiring it!!
Wow Rowan, you got the Magne-Traction board? How cutting edge! (pardon the pun).Definitely let us know how it rides and if you get a pic of your rig, post it up on the gallery.
frosty – it might have been a wide, …
Now I remember. It is the K2 Eldorado. They still make them although they have ditched the classic Red, White, & Blue design (HAPPY 4TH!) for Camo :/
It actually is not a wide. I saw dudes in Alaska riding really long versions of the Eldo and they were wide due to their overall bigger size, but the modern 159cm Eldo is actually a 24.9cm waist width, same as the Custom.
it was an alpine board and was red and white and had an eye loop on the tail to attach your leash to….
I know exactly the board you are talking about. I had a couple buddies who rode that thing. For some reason I was under the impression that it was on the wider side.Hey, I am eying down the Nitro Dominion. I have never ridden a Nitro board, but I have heard good stuff about them.
I haven't decided yet. I have a Burton Custom 158 from a couple years ago and it's still in good shape. Really good shape in fact. well, I stopped riding rails so that really helps with board longevity.The Custom is nice, but if I were more choosy I would go with the attributes I really like for my style of riding, which are:1) Longer sidecut radius (most important).I have only ridden one board with a sidecut radius over 10 meters (Steepwater Steep 165) and I have to say it was a thrill. I have been riding over 16 years now so I know how to finesse a board through turns using my feet, knees, and hips. I don't want to rely on a deep sidecut to do it all for me, plus, at high speeds most boards need to be tweaked. I would much rather tweak at low speeds and stay mellow at higher! The Custom 158 sidecut radius is 8 or so. The Steepwater wasI edited my first post and put a little better video on there. I think it better portrays the idea of the snowboarding motions needed to play the game. hehehe 😯
Protective gear is all optional. I almost always wear a helmet and goggles. (I have a Giro Nine helmet and I love it!) They are nearly essential. Not many people use butt and wrist guards; although I can tell you that they are much more common for:1) East coast / Icey mountains (the harder the snow the harder the fall)2) Beginners (more falls = more chance of injury)3) Those who have had prior injuries or who are more likely to become injuredAlso, if you are riding rails you might want to consider shin guards. I bashed the hell out of mine on a rail-slide 50/50 that went bad a couple years back and was lucky to get away with just a bad scar. Could have broken my leg!
Awesome question. I would like to begin by expressing that glade riding is one of my top 3 favorite terrain features to ride! Glades rule! Why? Because on a day when pow dumped over night and it is blue-bird out, freshies get tracked out by hounds FAST; but glades retain fresh snow until much later in the day, making for run after run of a virtually semi-private trail just for you! There are other reasons as well.WHY GLADES RULE FOR SNOWBOARDING1) Fresh snow longer2) Shadows add definition in low viz3) Thrill of a tree run without annoying branches or dangerous dead-fall4) Snow fluffs in softer than open fields5) They just RULE … alright?Now to your question about glades and moguls. I don't think you NEED to know how to ride moguls to be able to ride glade runs, but I do agree that mastering moguls will offer you skill sets that make all the thingsI know this quote: “Go bog or go home”, although I think it can apply to other things than snowboarding too. Check here for snowboarding jokes!
