[Squamish for a few weeks]

Pan it's going to be crazy there this weekend.

I'll probably be up Monday though, and Cypress Tuesday.

-Gord

[Mt. Baker Banked Slalom]

Yep that's me. I'm now out in Fort McMurray. Haven't hit gates in a few years (although miss it terribly).

I was talking with Steve last week about my coming down to help with the NS team at Nationals this year...although I'd probably want to drop in...maybe forerun. :)

Got in via the lottery in November! Flying out tomorrow... I'll keep you posted.

BTW, is Gtanner = Gord Tanner? I race w/Fairbairn in NS. It's been a while since I've seen you at a race ;)

[Mt. Baker Banked Slalom]

Are we going to see any Apex plates under soft-boot boards for this race?

[Squamish for a few weeks]

Boris, Scooby, Tennor, etc,

I'll be in Squamish for a two weeks starting the 12th of Feb (leave the 26th) visiting family. I was wondering if there has been any talk of a Whistler session or even a get-together at Cypress planned during this time...if not, is anyone interested in getting together for some turns? I'd love to spend a day making some trenches with some fellow trench-a-holics.

:lol: I know "trench-aholics" great word eh?

-Gord

[soft boots: need advice asap / anyone else have this problem?]

K2 T-1

This things are wide in the fore-foot, good heel cup and stiff/supportive for my 200 lb frame.

[WTB: 175cm+ Alpine board (Prior wcr, Volkl RT, etc)]

I've got a mint PRII that I would be interested in selling.

$400 split shipping from Alberta.

-Gord

[WTB: P-Tex Iron + black epoxy]

Perfect, thanks for the info on the epoxy.

Does anyone have a p-tex iron they want to get rid of?

Otherwise, I'll just order something from Tongar.

[WTB: P-Tex Iron + black epoxy]

Anyone?

Shipped to Canada.

-gord

[Jasey-Jay snow board camp]

Did anyone go to the January camp?

Looking for some reviews.

[Suspension kit screws]

Hi Bob,

Here is my shipping info.

Gord Bruce

70-240 Laffont Way

Fort McMurray, AB, CAN

T9K2W2

Thanks,

Gord

[Suspension kit screws]

Emailed ya Bob.

Let me know how much you want for them...I could use 4-6.

-gord

[Garage Sale - lots of random stuff - Binding parts, ski boots, skinsuit]

Bump

Offers?

If nothing by the end of the week, these go on Ebay.

[Suspension kit screws]

Ok, probably a dumbass question, since I'm too lazy to take apart my binding, what is the size of the TD2 suspension kit screws? I see the 18mm and 20mm in the bomber store and am wondering if I can size-up since Coilers tend to have deeper inserts...

-Gord

[Garage Sale - lots of random stuff - Binding parts, ski boots, skinsuit]

Updated with booster straps and price drop on the Burton binding parts.

If someone wants to trade, I am looking for a P-tex iron or gun, road bike grip tape and FSA and ISIS bottom bracket tools.

-Gord

[Other forums you belong to?]

www.slowtwitch.com

I'm a bike/triathlon geek to keep myself out of trouble in the off season and in shape during the season.

-Gord

[Scratched the base to the metal]

Well now that you put a p-tex candle into it, it is going to be VERY difficult to repair correctly. The p-tex candle has a lot of oils in it. Once you rip it out to try to do a real repair you will find that the base weld will not hold. There will be a lot of liquid leaking out of your base, this is from the p-tex candle. You should really base weld it with edge grip. It is the hardest base material out there. And will 100% protect your edge.

Good luck!

I completely agree, but I needed to ride the board a second day so I needed a quick repair. I agree that it isn't ideal, but it was a hotel room repair.

-Gord

[Garage Sale - lots of random stuff - Binding parts, ski boots, skinsuit]

Updated with sold/pending sales.

[Scratched the base to the metal]

Here is how the temp repair looks after one day of riding..so just dripped P-tex.

I'm trying to decide if I should just use a base layer of epoxy and then top it off with welded P-tex or should I use the metal "tape" p-tex that is designed to bond with the metal layer, then top it off with welded P-tex...

Thoughts?

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I did have a chat with Bruce, and he is recommending either a new board :) or to just use epoxy to fill in the base area completely.

[Garage Sale - lots of random stuff - Binding parts, ski boots, skinsuit]

Thanks to Wolf;

Two of the burton discs (4x4) work with older plates only (like the one shown). The 3x3 will fit the current/latest Burton/IBEX plates.

-Gord

[Garage Sale - lots of random stuff - Binding parts, ski boots, skinsuit]

Here is a garage sale of stuff that I'm trying to get rid of.

UPZ Straps - 4 total - SOLD

Catek OS1 Heel Bails - SOLD

Burton Race-plate parts + new stomp pad

$25 plus shipping - OBO

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Descente race shorts Size Large - one tear at the crotch, full zip on either side

$40 + shipping

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UPZ thermo-foam liners - 26.5

SOLD

Louis Garneau Race Skin Suit - Size XL

Amazing shape, signs of wear but no damage.

$50 plus shipping

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Ski Boots - Dolomite size 26.5 shells

$20 + shipping OBO

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2-strap Booster Straps - used ~15 days

$20 + shipping

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Shipping will be from Canada via USPS.

-Gord

[Scratched the base to the metal]

Yeah, probably caught it under the Angel Chair...

Never rode Strawberry; Angel, Divide and Wawa.

I'm guessing it was mid-toe-side, but to be honest I can't remember actually hitting anything.

[Scratched the base to the metal]

Here ya go. Thanks for all the comments thus-far.

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[Scratched the base to the metal]

I was riding at Sunshine this weekend, and apparently I managed to find a rock mid-carve…

The gash is through the P-tex and a strip of metal on my beautiful Coiler is now showing, about 4” long and maybe 1.5-2mm wide and looks almost serrated (like the P-tex almost tore).

I’ve read through a bunch of topics on this forum and others about base repair with big chunks out of a metal board/ski, but couldn’t really find any with respect to a long/deep scratch that is ~1cm away from the edge.

I’m wondering if anyone has any experience with this. My short-term repair (so I could ride the next day) was to melt some regular P-tex into the scratch and it held up ok…not great but ok. I’m curious as to whether I should consider cutting out a patch (all the way to the edge or not?) and repairing it with epoxy, or should I buy some metal-grip p-tex like the stuff on Tongar and then repair everything with a candle or welding iron.

I’ll try to get some pics up tomorrow (just got a new camera, trying to figure it all out).

Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated. My goal is for a permanent repair that I don’t have to worry about constantly. I know this will likely be a somewhat time-consuming exercise, but I don’t have any trust-worthy shops in town, so unless I ship the board somewhere (which I may do to either repair or re-base the board), I’m stuck with a DIY repair.

Thanks,

Gord

[FWIW: My "soft boot" set up]

I saw no HB's in the 2010 Olympic BX. Those bizarre whoop-de-doo obstacles (for lack of a better term) at the start would be murder on HB's.

HB's are also worse for recovery after a collision or bobble.

"Wu-tangs"

I was working on the course doing shaping. Those things are HUGE and would be murder on HB's. And there were no HB's on either the mens or ladies side at the 2010 SBX Olympics.

[FWIW: My "soft boot" set up]

I've got to agree with Jack, this is a blown-knee waiting to happen. Those screws on the front toe-block will snap coming off an off-fall-line roller as you extend on a heel-side and you'll be done.

I love the idea of tinkering and trying things. Working boots is great, but playing with the stresses of bindings...be careful.

-Gord