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Ace Hardware carry three types of gasket sheets for plumbing, rubber, cork and a black plastic.

I use SKUFF SAVER from Tognar ...works great!

Here is a picture from my Shadow's box: The side "window" provides the "Free medial flex", if yours does not move freely the most likely cause is a burr on the shell. Regards, UK2TX2CA

I'm waiting for my warranty replacement '05 Head Stratos Pro's ( my '02 bought from The Startingate in '03 lost a shin pad/tongue - both Startingate and Head were very cool about it... ) ...anyway Eric from Customer Support emailed me Sept 21st to say..."It looks like we are expecting the Stratos Pro at our warehouse towards the end of October and it should ship shortly thereafter" Regards, UK2TX2CA

Avoid the SAAB's, I had a 9000 CSE as company car and the maintenance costs my company had to fork out for it were horrible! Odd things too, like it would eat batteries, it killed ( dead first cell ) 3 in 5 months and they it stopped doing it! The company was glad when the lease expired as they could just walk away from it....It was a great car to drive, roomy, comfortable, fast, great handling ( for the size of car ) and had fairly good gas mileage as long as you kept off the turbo.... Since Ford now owns Volvo & Mazda I would steer clear of them too! I have a Ford and they are not kidding when they say that Ford stands for Fix Or Repair Daily .... Found On Road Dead....etc I'll second the motion to consider Subaru. My wifes 2000 Subaru Outback Wagon has been a good runner, other than routine maintenance items ( oil, tires etc ) we have had no additional expenses....it runs well, is very comfortable and has enough room for a couple of cases in the rear.

How big is the bump and does it have snow on it yet? Sorry...it's been one of those days and I could not resist...so to play nice here is a link to the item that is for sale...

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All of your questions, worries and concerns will be addressed over at The Knee Guru Regards, UK2TX2CA

Let me translate...I have some expericence: Hold All = Tote Bag As for recommendations....don't know what's available in the UK as I've been out of the UK for several years. I've had good luck with Rossignol own brand ski stuff, it's value priced when on sale at REI and seems well made ( for the price ). I have a LazyBoy brand wheeled coffin board carrier that has two huge pockets for gear, it is completely bombproof.... I have an older DaKine Coffin which has held up well despite having no wheels.... For the US based readers: One thing I did score from Target for $10 this year was a Coleman wheeled carrier for a tent which makes great bootbag/gear carrier. Regards, UK2TX2CA

Nice, nothing better than seeing your favourite supplier buying $55K worth of CNC machine...this bodes well for the next generation TD's!!! Regards, UK2TX2CA

Hey OldSnowboards, What format do you want the pictures in? The Original Sin is a 1997 - unridden The Wild Duck is a 1995 Knifer GS 'board ...almost the same specs as a SWORD no big suprise since it was shaped by Jacques Rilliet The Burton ALP is a 1998 Blue top demo board for the UK market Regards, UK2TX2CA

A Mityvac will "generate" 30hg, not sure how much a wine vacuum pump produces ( like the one used in the Roarockit skateboard building kit )....

I learnt on the Dendix at the John Nike Center, Bracknell, UK in the early 80's ...still have the scars! I'll have to dig out my old Snowboard UK magazine's to see if I can find any of the pictures of the races. Anyone remember the name of the guy who added the washing up bottle and pump to his board? Got banned from racing with it....too fast! For the uninitiated...dry ski slopes where supposed to have sprinklers running to help with the friction...of course the heads would get broken so you would get fast and slow areas. So yer man added his own water = fast!...buggered if I can remember his name. Regards, UK2TX2CA

Check out the Knee Guru website....more information that you could ever knee'd :D Regards, UK2TX2CA

I have 26.2 and 26.0 feet and found the 26.5 to be a perfect fit. Regards, UK2TX2CA

Hello jack1080, I'll swap you parts from my TD1 regulars if you want. Either both feet or just one ( just one would be my preference ). To sweeten the deal I'll even through in a cant disk of your choice! Email me if you are interested, Regards, UK2TX2CA

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The TD1 step in's have the built in riser on the toe piece, so they are higher than the non-step in. Regards, UK2TX2CA

That's how I use them....there is a difference in height since the TD Stepin's have the riser but I never notice it. Regards, UK2TX2CA

Just thought I would let you know about the GREAT support Davy Kramer at HEAD and Alan at TheStartingate have given me. I bought a pair of 02 HEAD Stratos Pro from The Startingate at Thanksgiving. Last week the tongue on the right boot separated from the liner, so I called Alan at The Startingate who obtained a RA# and told me to ship the boots back to HEAD who would then ship me a pair of the 05's model when the became available ( June/July timeframe). :D Did you know that HEAD boots come with a TWO year warranty? I also have to say the Michelle from Bomber provided great support....I ordered 2 pair of the Thermoflex in mondo 25 and 26 since I have two different shell sizes. Michelle emailed and called to clarify that I was not trying to fix a boot sizing issue by ordering two different sizes. We discussed my requirements and we agreed that getting the next size up ( 26 and 27 ) would be more appropriate. Since Bomber have the HEAD boots I told her about my issue and she was able to say that the 04 boot does not have the same design tongue in the liner. Regards, UK2TX2CA

Bush can fly a jet.... Regards, UK2TX2CA

So it's not the UPS boot then? I ask as it sounds like the old UPS RX model: I guess not since you said it was a five buckle boot. Regards, UK2TX2CA

I have a '98 Alp 164 ( it a blue top demo board with a flower motif on the base ) and agree with the comment that the older boards are stiffer and better made. Regards, UK2TX2CA

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Hello Nils / Jacques What was the spec for a symetrical TD / Downhill Knifer in the 165cm length? Regards, UK2TX2CA