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  12. UPZ ATB anyone?

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    I only got to ride mine a couple times last season but really liked them when I did. They were about the same stiffness as malamutes. NOTE: You will need to order the wide toe bail (part M) when you get the TD3 SW. They will not fit the standard bails.

  13. Level protective gloves

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    Thanks for all the responses. I did search this topic before posting but most responses seemed to be about the 661 brand. I'm curious what the difference is between say the POC at $299 and the 661 at $159. They all seem to do the same thing. I guess I better get my ass off the couch and go try some of these on. :rolleyes:

    I am looking forward to dressing a bit more like Robocop though. Guaranteed chick magnet :biggthump

  14. Level protective gloves

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    Does anyone have any experience with the Level protective gloves. They have the wrist guards built in and look like a good idea.

    http://www.xsportsprotective.com/level-fly-snowboard-gloves.html

    I am starting to look at protective gear for next season and there is so much available that I am feeling a little lost. Body armour seems to range between $55 and $300. What works and what doesn't?

    http://www.xsportsprotective.com/snowboard-upper-body-armor.html

  16. This is frustrating?!?

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    While capatilism is killing the world I am happily finding all sorts of good advice on this site. I would hate to think that I have to second guess every purchase from now on. Naive, sure, but I think that is important when speaking of passion. Carving is passion and business should stay out of it. :1luvu:

  18. UPZ foam injectable liner questions...

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    No I don't but the arches tend to drop in certain footwear and the orthodics feel great. The pain seems to be on the outside edge of the sole and only happens in these boots. I am very hesitant to alter the shell. I wonder if it a muscle strength thing.

    I will email Dan and find out. Figured they had to be done in a shop hence the dumb question. :o

  22. Hype, Crowds, Media Attention

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    In the original post Michelle asked: "How can we get this kind of crowd for ANY hard boot event?"

    I ask: Why should we hope it be otherwise ?

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    I kind of agree. My example is rock climbing. Our area saw an increase in climbing gyms and over a very short period of time that led to a large increase of crowds of people that would go to the local crags and just hang out. Many, many of them not having a clue about safety or proper use of equipment. It went from seeing stoked people that had taken lessons and saved their pennies for gear to every fool and his dog showing up and asking why the rock face did not have bolts; many of them saved from death by more experienced climbers taking the time to check their knots and anchors. I would love to have had easier access to boots than buying 3 pairs and then buying one more on faith, but it has certainly made me pay more attention to the technical aspect of the sport, and I suck LOL.

    As for local guys like Prior, Chris offered go riding with me anytime I was back in Whistler when I bought my bindings from him, even though I told him I was a complete newbie and he had never seen me ride. That is all the encouragement I need to improve. I don't know if a fancy tent would have done more for me.

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