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Mord

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  1. Antiseize is actually different from Loctite (or any other threadlocker). A threadlocker’s primary function is to keep the bolt from loosening by stopping it from wriggling. Antiseize is to keep it from rusting and stuck. A threadlocker is actually a kind of glue. I’ve heard of people putting superglue on threads if they can’t find Loctite, but the bolt can’t be removed as easily. 

    The critical failure of the lug is probably because of the cyclic loads experienced by threads, as Corey said. It puts a lot of internal stress on the aluminium without much external deformation. I can’t really think of a way to eliminate the problem easily. Loctite might help, but the ultimate solution can only be to increase the legth of the contacting threads to spread the force.

    @digger jr, you can try WD-40. Spray some on the crevice between the bail and the lug, wait few minutes for it to penetrate, then it should come right out.

  2. Actually, if someone can send me the measurements for the lug, I’d be glad to mill out an alternative part and mail it to you. I’ll need something to cut my teeth on before starting to lathe other things anyways. I can also try to make it out of steel instead of aluminium to make it stiffer. @khoward

  3. On 3/19/2018 at 10:59 PM, erazz said:

    You know, it's just as easy to design our own bindings and make it open source so anyone can build it and when Bomber comes back if they wish they could also make it.

    We don't have to wait for someone to do it for us.

    This is an absolutely fantastic idea! I personally am in the process of designing a binding, which is set to be produced in a week or so. I’ll only make one though, and the design likely won’t be perfect. I’ll open source the files after I’ve done the testing.

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  4. On 3/20/2018 at 12:10 AM, Aracan said:

    Phiokka H1 shares some design characteristics

    I’ve not heard of the binding. From a quick image search I can see it’s center column is similar, but it uses slightly different mechanisms for the adjustments. The basic principle’s similar though.

    On 3/20/2018 at 12:12 AM, daveo said:

    buy a pair of F2

    I have Fintec heels and I don’t want to spend 300 dollars on a pair of bindings. Plus, I want to train myself on CAD and CNC milling. It seems like a nice starting project.

  5. I’d love to see them at ATC 2018 or a demo day next season. He seems to be bad with spelling, which is unusual, considering the ubiquity of spell-check software. I honestly don’t know how someone can snowboard with telemark bindings. I personally don’t think the boards are specifically targeted at girls.

  6. I just recently found out this small board manufacturer called @Wahini Snowboards. I am not payed to ask here. Does anyone have experiences with the boards? There are only six boards and I don't think they're custom made. They also sell bomber bindings a fair bit cheaper than the bomber store, surprisingly. The boards all have stunning top sheet design. Any idea how they compare to other boards in the same price range? 

    Website: https://www.wahinisnowboards.com

  7. Perhaps you can contact bomber for improvements. I imagine it'd be a rather specialized part.

    The parts from bishop may not be compatible, since the hole in the Bomber lug is not rounded to fit snugly on a squared shaft without turning. See second graph of http://bomberonline.3dcartstores.com/TD3-and-Sidewinder-Parts_c_47.html . Plus, it's sold out.

    It seems rather difficult to have such a small part machined in house. Maybe Bomber can tell us where they source that specific part.

  8. 3 hours ago, RobertAlexander said:

    Mastering a trail, then going to the next trail,  greens, then blues.  

    Right. I just find myself using one trail over and over again on most days.

    Greens are good for when you're starting, but as your skill progresses you'd want steeper and steeper terrain to maintain the same speed.

     

  9. I recently saw an article (I forgot which) about carving that mentioned a "carving renaissance". It got me thinking. I saw quite a few hardbooters when I was snowboarding in China the past week, and apparently there's usually more earlier in the season. Has there also been an increase in hardbooters/carvers in the US as well?

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