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  4. Isolating bindings from Titanal board.

    in Carving Central

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    Thinking that 10x7.5 is about the right size.

    If anyone knows any reason why I should *not* try cutting this stuff with a hack saw or drilling with a standard drill please speak up.

    Mike,

    EXACTLY the dimensions I came up with.

    Don't know about the material that you have now, but DON'T try your standard 3/8" drill with regular plexiglass. Bought a small sheet just to play around with - way too brittle. I'm going to stay away from the acrylic stuff.

  7. Isolating bindings from Titanal board.

    in Carving Central

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    I think we are going to make some plates from products you can get at Home Depot for around 10 dollars a pair and post a how to on the hardbooter site in the next few days. Perhaps even a template you can print and use, I will also post some photos of a broken metal board that clearly shows the pressure point fracture.

    Look forward to this!!

    What kind of thicknesses have you used?

  8. Isolating bindings from Titanal board.

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    Wouldn't lexan and plexiglass risers alter the overall flex of the board? Or is it not considerable?

    From what I've gathered, these lexan/plexiglass etc. plates are in the 4-5mm (??) range for thickness. From what I know about lexan, it has a high impact strength as well as a certain elasticity. One would think this would allow the material to flex with the board. Would like to hear other's experience with this as well.

  9. A Tale of 2 Customer Services: Prior and ExoticBoards

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    I sincerely feel that the reference to SOME OTHER PERSON's experience on a different forum added ZERO value to members on THIS forum. Regardless of the company in question.

    I guess I stand corrected :rolleyes:

    Hence I'm hyper-sensitive to reports of both good and bad service.

    Yes I could pick up a board or two from Prior, and I'd probably not have a problem. But I don't, because I've heard the buzz and it's not a risk I want to take.

    MUST...HAVE...SNOW...SOOOON!

  11. Catek Importing Kessler

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    I should qualify my previous post with the fact that I informed him (Dean) that these were the two bindings that I would most likely be using on the deck before I received this e-mail. I DO NOT know what his or Prior's opinion is on any other binding mfg when applied to their metal product.

    If/when I ride TD2s on my metal deck, I WILL be using softest e-ring WITH the suspension kit. F2s will likely be my first choice.

    I do wish Catek all the best in this new venture and hope/expect good things in their product development as they receive feedback from both recreational and pro-level riders.

  12. Catek Importing Kessler

    in Carving Central

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    For what it's worth, I received this e-mail from Dean Thompson @ Prior right after I ordered my '08 WCR Metal with the same question:

    TD2’s with softest e-rings and F2 Titaniums are the preferred bindings for metal race boards and should protect you from any delaminations in the binding area. I recommend you avoid hitting objects with the sidewall of your board as the metal may chip as a result. If/when you see any chips on your sidewall take care to file them down as early as possible to avoid this metal catching on anything. Our new 08 metal boards (like the one you have) is our strongest metal boards yet and if treated properly should last several seasons.

    Have fun and enjoy the ride.

    Dean

    604-935-1923

    www.priorsnowboards.com

    www.priorskis.com

    Built right... in Whistler

    As a side note, so far I am very impressed with Prior in terms of response and customer support. Dean was great to work with. Can't wait to get some time in on their product.

  13. Burton Step ins

    in Want to Buy

    Posted

    They're called "Performance Step Ins".

    They actually made a Step in Performance, Step-in Race and Step-in Carrier. Never rode 'em but rode with someone that had the Step-in Race and they seemed more of a pain in the arse than an actual advantage. Also heard about the durability issues.

  19. Ghost Snowboards

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    "Using the world's first slope-side luminescent technology, Ghost Boards absorb light all day, then glow blue, green and red in fog, twilight and while night riding. "Every sick turn you carve down that 45 degree slope will be illuminated. And our thoroughly modern top-sheet graphics also glow, making an enlightened style statement."

    ENLIGHTENED STYLE STATEMENT...

    THAT alone put these in the "GOTTA HAVE IT" category for me.

    I'm leanin' toward the "GhostBrigade" model...SWELL!

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