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Basing this on hicking boots (both leather and double winter boots). -Soak liners in mild/cold water with a bit of delicate soap (zero). -Soft plastic brush to remove gunk. -Rinse very well. -Drip dry in a well ventilated place away from sunlight. -Apply non organic wax on leather and plastic conditioner on plastic (I don't know if it could help the drying out of the plastic) -Once completely dry, reassemble liner and boots (lacing up liner and doing up buckles (not too tight). -Store in a cool dry room in the dark (toss into a fabric / breathable bag if there's dust). A lot of boots downfall is the accumulation of salts from dried sweat, it becomes very crystalized and shreads insulation / leather. Little tip: in the countryside such as your cottage, think of how inviting a pair of boots my be as a new dig for your local mice etc.

Hence the reason when I whipeout, I tuck, keep my fists on my chest with my elbows out and head down, do everything I can to roll onto my back/butt. All the while keeping the board from grabbing the hill untill I know I can control it. I've managed a couple somersault falls, landing back unto the board, very scary, but much nicer than face-planting... I've always thought those wrist-guards were the most dangerous thing on the planet.

grrrr getting way too warm up there... 10°C 50°F today

I'm wondering about the amount of knee / ankle injuries ratio between Snowboarders and skiers.

I had the front foot come loose once, I hadn't set in the heal bail properly, fortunatly, my short clip-on leash kept my boot on the board (Tele leash clip with short section of 6mm cord from binding to bottom buckle). Now, I adjust the bail very tight with no slop on the boot (had to dremmel the sides of the boot tongue a bit for my OS1). Double check the bails on the top of the run and twist both boots around to check for play, take the first turns easy.

ya tu qq qui pense en faire se weekend dans le nord? et ou?

uh I know, like those license plate ppl, Stick on some plastic wrap on your board :D

I own OS1's so I can't be sure. If it's a 4mm hex, it should be M6 thread (same as the disc-board screws.) [edit] I think there may be an issue to be resolved by jeff, flatheads are very powerful in simple countersunk holes, but lack contact area when used in a 'countersunk' groove. You end up with only 2 lines of contact between the screw head and groove. This is one of the rare times I've seen this done. I'd suggest changing the design from using flatheads to using button head cap screws.

I'd check as to where the power plate is 'rubbing' on the disc. Run a marker under the power plate (both in the center and in the center). Tighten the flatheads and rotate the power plate. I guess the only area where the marker should have rubbed off is in the center, if the outer pads are rubbing, you may have a problem. When setting the OS2 up: -Clean with non oily/waxy product the disc and below the power plate. -Torque down the flat head screws with a wrench with proper 4mm hex tip bit, probably good to apply dry thread lube (apply only on screw). An option to increase the screw force on the power plate is to replace the flatheads with a wide washer and socket head cap screw (if it fits) or a button head cap screw, make sure to measure the proper length so as to have enough engagement without bottoming out on the board. Wondering what's my profession? ;)

I've got my Burton PJ '5' regular in the garage, well tuned, stiff with lots of camber .

I use a bit of silicone lubricant, then again, I always keep my board cold.

count me as a yes, will crash at my mom's in St-D...

I'm still on the proper caming angle reason. I've seen low toe boxes, without the set screw pushing against the boot, the lever would flop around past the caming point. I have to change the screw on my OS1 to something with a lower head or with a set screw (with insert), I don't get past the caming point enough to my liking (no release yet though). Play around with the length of the screw and see how it affects the hold on your boot. If you're paranoid, add a strap with buckle to tie down the lever (I've seen a lot of racers do this).

got myself a new 'old' board this season. Had to re-learn carving, still working out glitches. 5'8" 175 lbs Catek OS1 19 3/4 stance Front: 60° flat Rear: 54° 3° heel Also check your boot lean, I've tried square front and had a hard time... Leaning forward helps, just remember that too much lean may limit your range of motion.

Never mind the Chiro, you need an actual MD (to whom a Chiro will direct you to if you show up there, unless he wishes to lose his license.) Good Chiros have a place, this isn't one of them, maybe later though (there's a good one in Repentigny? he works with a lot of MTL cops.)

new helmet, go very easy (do you have a soft rig?), no speeding, need time before you risk hitting your head again... Check with the rep for your helmet, they may take it back for internal tests or even replacing it ;).

I was 19 I think when I started carving (was my first snowboard!). Go take a look at http://www.fis-ski.com/ Snowboard cup standings, filter to your region of the world, world cup and north american cup and PAR. One good way to find a lot of people that race.

SWriverstone I am a slight masochist some times. I see enjoyment in adversity because I can think of the future and think 'I did that!' My friend thought I had gone nuts once, top of Mt.Washington (NH), 2m whiteout near Sphinx Col 110mph winds, gusts to 130mph, had to dig in for the night (too close to cliffs). Survived the night, destroyed the loaner Mountain Hardwear expedition tent, soggy sleeping bags, we cut the winter traverse short and headed home. It actually was the beginning of the Ice Storm... Been there, done that.

Boy, qu'est ce que j'aimerais pouvoir rider avec une copine. C'est venu le temps qui faut que je rencontre du monde hors du boulot... Conseils? En passant, je me remet a l'escalade extérieure cet été si il y a des grimpeurs içi.

Hesitated for a split second, SKILL. With proper training and skill, you'll enjoy riding whatever the conditions. The problem lies in attaining skill when the conditions are crap. ie: Lets get used to this new board and bindings on rock hard icy slopes covered in frozen golf balls with a bunch of spring break tourist littering the slopes. Are you seriously going to enjoy your day in these conditions? You'd have to be Mr. Uber Carver with plenty of experience under your belt. I'm the type that will go carving whatever the weather, at least to get a descent workout, but I'll call it quits when the going gets too dangerous for me or the idiots on the slopes. I pray to reach the hill with freshly groomed hardpack, cold enough to keep the snow loose and fluffy (not to mention keeping the tourists off the slopes).

Amuse toi bien et oublie pas de remplir ton carnet de route ;)

parle moi en pas. j'ai un beau bleu pis j'ais casse mon demi masque de Oakley. t-Boned par une skieuse:AR15firin

Definitivement pas les jours pour s'habituer avec du nouvel equipement. Pour vraiment voir les difference et s'eclater, il faut unterrain plus propice a pousser les limites de la planche, sans risque de ce tuer ou les autres emmerdeur sur les pistes.

Mont Blanc était devenu très glacée d'içi 1200.

Versant Nord fermé, les pistes étaient dures le matin, certaine avec de belles balles de golf. Avec un peu de temps, ca a tournée a des grumaux sur glace, une gentille demoiselle m'est rentrée dedans (elle allait rejoindre sa gang de copines qui bloquaient les trop quart de la piste), belle chute dans une section a plat bien glacée. Fait 2 autres descentes, pis bye bye la glace. Rencontré un autre Eric qui Carve. Les OS1 étaient superbe, belle fix rigide pour sentir ce que la planche fait. Il y aura probablement plus de monde avec la temperature qui se rechauffe, sans neige, ca risque de devenir bien glacé. Luc,