Fleaman
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Wow, that was a doozie. I repaired a pair of skis that had 3 or 4 of those zipper rips on the base just as big too with great results. the local shop did not even want to touch it. I used metal grip and the ptex ribbon from tognar. I have a variable heat plastic welder with a small flat foot. it looks like soldering iron but with a feed tube for the plastic rod to melt into the repair.
If you want to try doing it yourself, I can send you some metal grip and one of those ribbons if you can get a hold of a heat source there in Fort Mac. If not I am sure a shop in Calgary or Banff would fix that no problem.
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We could probably help you out more with a picture, but I would probably do what I did in my old patch post but on a bigger scale (using a template. I made my own out of thin plexiglass) As far as I know now you can bond p-tex to titanal as long as you sand it and apply the glue as soon as possible. Make sure if you are doing the patch to get a good high quality epoxy as the stuff in the syringes you buy at the hardware stores will not hold up in the long run. It is not that hard to do and you don't need tons of tools either.
Email me if you need some advice. I am not a pro yet but I have done a few boards for myself and friends with good results and beer for payment.
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Come on man, you have to post pics or we won't help you at all.
Wink, Wink
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Looking for some UPZ boots size 30 to 31 in good shape. Willing to pick up at a shipping depot in the US if you don't want to ship to Canada. Also would like some Ski binding Din toe and heel sets to swap when I want. Thanks, Jason
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thanks for the info guys. I was wondering why no bearings were used also.
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has anyone had any experience with these used as the front sliding assembly.
not sure how strong they are but might work good.
the website is http://www.lm76.com/
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I am not sure about other people, but the stock screws that have come with my bindings were never long enough to mount on any of my boards. I have a board with the same dead space between the threads and topsheet but there is still plenty of good thread deeper in the insert hole and just bought some long M6 screws. I used my calipers with a depth gauge and measured to the bottom of the hole with the bindings on. I then cut the screws with a dremel cut off wheel a touch shorter than the depth and filed the ends of the screws down to ease engagement. It is a bit more work but I think it is necessary considering the varying thicknesses of different boards. I always ensure I get at least 3 full turns on the screw and with this method, I have never had a problem.
Judging by your photo, IMHO the screws you have are too short.
I just reread your OP, I did not realize that your turns on a bare board are really low to start with. sorry
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That was pretty awesome with the side by side tracks. I wish I had the balls to ride that stuff. I mostly ride around stunts and wonder how the hell the kids pull it off.
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they didnt do anything to the ligaments, partial tears. I did it walking(stumbling) downtown and tripped up a curb. That is the ****tiest part.
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I broke my fibula and tore ligaments etc on my left foot just before Christmas. The cast came off Feb 3rd. It took me 2 weeks with crutches to be mobile, 1 week with only one crutch (could walk without for about 5 minutes.) then about half a week with a cane before I could walk half decently. I am still really slow but I have about 50- 60 percent of my normal range of motion. I need to go back and get a screw taken out that holds my fibula and tibia. This should help out my range of motion. I keep stretching it and it doing my PT exercises. It gets better every day. I might try boarding around Easter if I feel up to it.
Heal well guys.
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Ya, and it rains alot there thus the name Mt Rainier hahah
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Wow, hope you heal fast. I feel your pain. I think it is best to make sure you are 100 percent before getting back on the board if not, you have a good chance of reinjuring it and you will be really sorry.
I broke my fibula in 4 places near the ankle last friday leaving a staff party and tripped on a curb. Not very graceful but I will be out of commission for at least 10 weeks. 6-8 of them with no weight on the foot. I saw the xray after surgery and it was all metal.
Have a great season.
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had a great day training the rookies, it sure is fun to watch them try and control someones descent with a rope by side slipping. All in all a great day and nice soft snow for opening day too.
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Heading out today with the rookies to Toboggan train them. Lots of snowboarders this year.
Due to the economic crunch, the ski area has reduced our volunteer perk package we get when we patrol,
we used to get a seasons pass in the first year
a pass+ a spouse pass or 5 lift tickets in lieu in the second year
and a pass+ family pass or 10 tickets in lieu in the third and remainder years.
also we got 5 Tube lift passes and usually 20 percent off of mountain services.
This year we lose the tickets in lieu, tube passes and no discounts.
We have a bitter taste but we love to patrol so we are commiting to the year after long discussions with management to keep our perks.
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Glad to be of service:)
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Any ideas for gloves for really cold weather? I tend to wear mitts when it gets below -20 celsius but I would like to find a nice pair of warm gloves good into the -30's. I probably wouldn't be snowboarding at that temperature but I am out and about in weather like that all the time. I have yet to find gloves that work well in extreme cold. I played hockey with a postman that swore by some hunting gloves that they sell at Canadian Tire that are Polar Shield (I think...) brand or something like that. I can't find anything online about them. I'll probably pop by Can Tire and pick up a pair and try em out.
You might want to try a pair of beaver fur gloves, usually made by local trappers or natives. they are stupid warm and big. big enough to use a polypropylene liner glove inside, that works for me. Mind you I have warm hands and barely need gloves except to keep snow off of them
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Just received my thundercloud long gauntlet gloves.
First impression is that they are nicely built, the insulation doesn't seem too thick (good for my sweaty hands) and they are built in such a way that when you remove your hand the inside of the glove doesn't follow your hand out then hard to put back in.
I can't wait to try them on the snow. They do come with mink oil on the palms. Maybe I could rub them on something to wear it out and give me some pleasure. hahah
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awesome guys, thanks.
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Just ordered a set of thundercloud, curious to see how well they perform. I like the fact that they are only rated to 10 degrees as any glove with insulation is too hot for my sweaty hands. I usually use a shell glove with a polypropylene knit glove inside that keeps me warm 90 percent of the time. the only problem is finding a glove shell that is durable and can withstand dragging in the snow.
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Flea, the problem with this scenario is this - between the Rockies, where I'm sure cougars are abundant, and Ontario, there is this huge, vast land of nothingness called the Prairies. For cougars to make into into Northern Ontario, they'd have to cross this land subsisting on wheat and farm children.
Bob, never underestimate a bored redneck.
The northern area of those provinces are heavily treed, the prairie land is only in the southern area. They could migrate in the cold boreal forest.
or they can hitch rides on the train or transports like an invasive species.:)
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The problem with cougars is if you see them is: they have been watching you for a while. they are pretty elusive. If you see them you are surely on their dinner list. I have seen one here in Birtish columbia, While hiking on a trail to a backountry area. It was about a hundred feet uphill of our trail that was following a sidehill. We were pretty scared and picked up some stones an branches to continue on our hike, The big cat went behind some bushes and we lost track of him...thank goodnes
Skategoat...... dont be so sure there are no cougars in ontario, Maybe southern ontario is barren but north of Muskoka, there is lots of crown land with tons of land and terrain that will support cougars.
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its nickname is Big Whiteout too!
The pineapple express come by a few times a year with warm weather but it's not too bad.
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I have never been to big white yet but I am sure the snow conditions are similar to my home mountain Apex(you can see big white from our peak about 80km away) A atv or all mountain board will be more than adequate. Unless you get a freak storm most powder days here is less than 30cm.
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having a geography fetish myself, I like this idea. I have a magellan triton 500 but I find lots of software is not compatible with the new magellans, only the old serial cable ones. I would not recomend buying this gps as most of the features that it is supposed to do are not working with the latest version of firmware and it is not compatible with alot of aftermarket software.. I use it because I can put satelite maps on it and it helps me navigate the fire roads in the backcountry.
Question for my Canadian friends
in The Lodge
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Wasn't he the guy that was waving the bloody seal flag when they were protesting the Toronto seal hunt on opening day.