bob knox

Where is the Boston store, the Wilderness House on BU's campus, Com. Ave? Thanks, Bob K.

SOLD!! Thanks to everyone for your responses. RJ - Have a great time on it. I hope you get out more than I did. As for teaching the kids. Ski Instructors are your best friend. The last thing your kids want to hear (or you) is you yelling at them in the cold. Paying an instructor to teach them properly (and give you a day out by yourself) is TOTALLY worth the extra $$ at least once or twice. Bob K.

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I bought this board new in '07 and have only ridden it 5 times. This was my first carving board and I had no troubles learning on it (6', 150 lbs). I have decided to stick with skiing and pick up some new boards instead of a proper pair of snowboarding hard boots. There are hardly any scuff marks on the top (I couldn't quite get them with my camera). Since I was learning (and trying to keep up with my 6yr old) I only went out on great snow days. NO core shots or any base issues at all. I had automotive fuel hose on the binding bails to take up the slop with my ski boots so the bails are virgin. I did not put any stickers on it, and I waxed it up at the end of last season (Hertel Racing FC79). $325 +shipping from NH, but would love cash and pickup or trade for Stockli Laser GS FIS in 185 (+cash from me if un-mounted) Ice axes for sale also if anyone is interested BD Black Prophet with hammer and adze Charlet Pulsar Getting the Itch, Bob K. e-mail: bobk88m5(AT)charter(DOT)net

Broke tib/fib of both legs at different times. Plate and screws for both. If you can, definitely have them taken out after a year. If not, you will have a super stiff plate connected to a much softer bone. Guess where your bone will break again if stressed just wrong? That's right, just above/below the plate. In my case the plates were both just below the boot cuff. They didn't bother me, but I did not want to risk it. I also got to keep the shiny hardware. I loved going under. It's the best sleep you'll ever have. Totally dead to the world no dreams, no nothing. Bob K.

Sorry to hear about your pain. I've done it 2 times (screws and plates both times), the first with compartment syndrome as mentioned above. They had to slice me open too to relieve the pressure. Couple tips to heal faster/better: 1. Get a 2nd opinion about surgery. I too busted both bones in my left leg while in skiboots (caught a gait and the ski didn't release, my fault) which held everything together nicely (real fun getting that boot off!!). I had screws and a plate installed, and my doc said I could then put weight on it right away as long as I could stand it. Two years later I had the hardware removed to prevent high stress points at my boot line. 2. Get a removable cast so you can take it off whey you are sitting on the couch doing nothing. The sooner you can move that ankle the better. The first time around with the right leg I was put in a solid cast (age 21) for 8-10 weeks. Now I only have 70% motion in that ankle and really messed up tendons. Second time around on the left side (29) with the removable cast, my docotor was amazed that I retained 100% motion. Good luck, and remember things will get better. Switch to Ibuprofen as soon as you can too. Those heavy drugs REALLY mess up your system. Bob K.

WOW!! Sunday was a little nuts. I got there a little after 9, and everything was pretty chewed up. I figured I'd take a couple runs on skis to warm up, and then the snow started. I saw a hardbooter carving one run down next to the NASTAR course, but I never saw you again. Once the white out started, my buddies and I stuck close to the trees. Unfortunately the board stayed in the car. Maybe next time. I can't remember the last time I carved freshies in the afternoon! It was snowing hard until about 2, and I had to hang it up by 3. Bob K.

Looks like I'll be there Sunday 2/10 by 9 am. If it is icy, I'll stick with the GS race skis. If I'm doing mach 10, I like to have confidence in the board/boards strapped to my feet. I'll bring the Donek incase the corduroy in the morning is too hard to resist (I would be the noob in Nordica GP ski boots falling down every other turn). My favorite chair is the triple from the base so I can bomb Lynx and Goose Bumps. Weather so far is windy and snow on Sat/Sunday. Bob K.

If someone makes a *.dxf CAD file of the template, you could stack huge sheets of polycarbonate, nylon, carbon fiber... (see McMaster.com) in a waterjet cutter and make 100's at a time. Setup and cutting time would take all of 5 minutes. Alas I no longer have access to the cutter, but someone out there must. Which ever plastic you choose, watch the low temperature impact strength. All plastics ARE NOT EQUAL at low temps, again, search McMaster.com for plastic sheet and look at the material specs. Local Concerned Enginerd, Bob K.

I think I have my picks narrowed down, but I have a few questions: 1. Can you ski/board on ReNew Zoom (with graphite) or is that only a base prep? Or can I skip the ReNew (my bases are dry, but in very good shape) and just do a couple layers of Race Zoom? 2. In general, is Race Zoom or Bullet better for our piles of man made snow surrounded by ice? 3. Which is faster: using an "Old Snow" formula on new snow or "New Snow" formula on old snow? My primary concern is speed. I do the majority of my riding at night, and out here they typically stop blowing snow once they have a decent base. I'm leaning towards ReNew Zoom with graphite and Race Zoom Old Snow. We got some snow yesterday, so now I'm really getting the twitch. Thanks Much! Bob K.

Noweddings.com - You were on the national news (NBC I think). They showed a 2 sec. clip of A-Basin, and you could see a hardbooter with orange pants from the back starting a run. Wooohooo national exposure for the sport. Bomberonline is going to go big time now :D Waiting forever for snow in NH, Bob K

It was a little cold this morning here in Boston, so I got a hanker'n to see some boarding videos. I don't know where the Sword videos were shot, but man that looks like my ideal snow, firm (not hard) groomed perfection. I know, I know the snow is a long way off, but a guy can dream can't he? Waiting, Bob K.

Ahhhhh, the horror! I did the exact same thing ski racing 5 years ago. Caught my ski on a gate and it didn't release, but my tib/fib did. Yeah, getting the boot off was real fun. My buddy took my wife out of the room before they yanked. BIG word of recovery advise (from doing this twice). Get the doc. to put on an Aircast removable cast right away. When you are just sitting on the couch, take it off and try to work your ankle immediatly. It will hurt a bit and feel really funky. If you don't do this (like I did the first time), you will lose 20-40% mobility in your ankle. My right foot is still majorly messed up/stiff after 15 years. Physical therapy couldn't break it loose. The left one (as broken above) healed and loosened up 100%. Get Well Soon, Bob K.

I have not been to Crotched yet this year, but I am trying to rally the troops here at work for Monday night. I skiied there last year at night and loved it since the place was empty. You are welcome to give my board a try, but the boot/binding setup is not something I would want to change on the mountain. I couldn't find anywhere near here to try this stuff, so I just went for it and bought the gear. If you find yourself near Stratton VT, I think the Starting Gate shop (where I ordered my board) might demo stuff. Sean is a great guy and very helpful. Bob K.

Epic day for sure (cold and fast corduroy until 2), and possibly the last good one of the season with warm temps and rain on the way. The lot was packed, but the trails were empty. I love to ski the steep/narrow trails off the antique triple from the bottom. You can calmly and peacefully do mach 10 down the runs without fear of running over anyone. I do not recommend the "Learning Center" area for beginner carvers. The trails are way too narrow for carving (at least for me). I tried my best but wore out fast. At least I can make it to the bottom without falling down now (80% skidding/20% carving). I'll try to get out one more time to Crotched at night, but even that is looking tentative. Until Next Year, Bob K.