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  • in reply to: Vid-Tips: Tips For Buying Snowboard Boots #3911
    Frosty
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      Nice boot fitting guide here.  Be careful with the tip where he says that your toes should be touching the liner (tip of toe).  I happen to disagree with him on this.  Yes, boots do pack out but in order for that to happen it requires pressure.  Pressure up front equals squished toes and it may hammer your toes in order to get to the “pack out” point.Instead, fit your boot where the tip toes NEARLY touch the end WHEN FULLY AND TIGHTLY LACED.What do you think?

      in reply to: Vid-Review: How to use the Ruroc RG-1 #3786
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        Pretty nice looking helmet.  I wonder if the Ruroc RG-1 comes in Storm Trooper white with black trim?

        in reply to: Helmets Save Lives New Study Shows #3910
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          You have a locker at the lodge?

          in reply to: Burton Restricted Hero for a woman rider #3909
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            Yes, that makes sense.  I don't know of the Burton Triad Bindings have an adjustable toepiece or not.  I don't think they do.  If you have part of the binding that unavoidably hangs over the board edge, you can take a saw to it.  Soinds funny, but I have done that myself before and it works.

            in reply to: Burton Restricted Hero for a woman rider #3907
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              Welcome!  That's a really nice board and I think it will work well for you.  Normally a men's board is less flexible than a women's board, but the “v-rocker” shape should compensate for that  so no worries.

              Frosty
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                Nice move but looks more like a roast beef vs chicken salad to me.

                in reply to: How to 360, 540 and 720 Frontside or Backside #3903
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                  Wow, the absolute best Advanced Spinning video I have ever seen.  Next time I do park jumps I will pay attention more to the setup turn and how that affects my jump platform (thus speed and direction).Well done!

                  in reply to: Where do you go snowboarding at? #3901
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                    Oh No!  Not Jay Peak!!!  Have they gone to the dark side?Those carvings are pretty cool though!How is that new ice arena there?

                    in reply to: Unsure of my board size and brand #3895
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                      I found a Sim's board on sale yesterday, down to $99 from $250! Can't wait to get out and try it!thanks for the advice!~Cheers

                      WOW! Where did you score a deal like that?  😯

                      in reply to: Unsure of my board size and brand #3891
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                        Sorry I put this off for a while, but I am happy to announce that the snowboard size calculator now has an option to show pricing.  That way now you can quickly/easily scan for lower priced board options!I hope you find that helpful.Happy Thanksgiving!

                        in reply to: Unsure of my board size and brand #3893
                        Frosty
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                          Hi NJ,The LTD brand is for Limited Snowboards.  They are a long-time company, not premium by any means, but not too bad either.  They are good boards for beginners just getting into snowboarding.  If you get good boots and bindings, you can always upgrade boards later, so that's a cool thing.[smg id=89]As for size, that LTD Skat is a little bit small for you.  I think technically it's a “Boy's” board.  You can still possibly use it for a bit, but you may find that you experience heel/toe drag — what the ends of your boots hang over too far (1 inch or more) and drag in the snow and cause you to loose control.If you have spend for a new board, I can recommend some to you.

                          in reply to: Helmets Save Lives New Study Shows #3890
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                            I almost always wear a helmet anymore.  The feeling of safety is cool, but it is also dry, lightweight, and breathable.  I'm still liking Giro helmets the best!

                            in reply to: Weight in back foot… #3524
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                              There are a couple things to try to get your balance more centered on the board.1) Keep your front knee bent all the time while riding.  You will notice your balance will improve greatly.2) Increase the forward lean on your front binding.  This will assist in keeping your front knee bent more as well as improve turn initiation.

                              in reply to: snowboard wall mount #3888
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                                Simple geometry.  Looks nice!

                                in reply to: How do you guys afford to go snowboarding each year? #3883
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                                  I worked at the mountain (both part-time and full-time) for many years, so that was a great way to afford to ride for a good while at first.  Now that I don't work on the mtn anymore I look for deals.  Subscribe to facebook and newsletters of the resort pages, they will let you know the hookups.  Also you can contact the marketing dept of the mountain directly and they will clue you in on coupons available and whatnot.

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