dr. sandman

Sold as of 3/9/05

As others have said: Wow!! and I'm glad you weren't badly injured. I have a pair of the regular X-Bones, used them for 1 season ('04-'05). Upon inspection at the end of that season, the plastic-webbed undercarriage of both have cracks much like those you have circled. I haven't ridden this year due to a injury NOT related to binding failure. So I have spent this winter looking for TD's to buy instead. Have one pair of TD1 si's and will be ordering a pair of TD2 si's this month. It just isn't worth the possible injury. I remember seeing a recommended weight limit (as someone has mentioned) see this review for the non-carbons: http://www.bomberonline.com/reviews/Reviews.cfm?itemnumber=385 O.K., I'm over 180 by about 50 lbs., so I take my share of responsibility for the apparent pending failure of the X-Bones. But that aside, I find it of great interest that I'm not the only one seeing these cracks underneath. And are these cracks a sign of impending doom?? Who else is seeing cracked X-Bone undercarriages??

Ditto!!?? How exactly does a rider of this level blow out of both bindings at the same time?? Bails not tight enough, or some new syncronized release system?? Anybody have any details??

funniest thread I've read in a long time. period!! Thanks for the laughs (with some great advise intermingled!!)

Sold as of 02/21/06

Ya, guess so. But he's still rippin!

Wicked-Sweet set up - no doubt Bordy knows how to push it to it's premium! It must take some getting used to as in the photo below it looks like he's almost in the back seat, yet it sounds like in this instance the board may be doing exactly what it's designed to do?

Dig it! Looks like a great time - great photos for sure!! Maybe it's just the angle, or am I seeing something different?- on Wednesday's pictures, there is the one of Bordy @ the tent w/ the Kessler ("Back at the demo tent, everyone talks shop. Bordy has his hands on a Kessler Titanal board, 2nd generation. The Kessler Titanal 3rd generation boards are out, but only the Swiss team has them") - It looks like the stance is way back on the board??

Dude, I can't wait. Talked to trikerdad yesterday - seemed like he's doing well. Kills me to watch everyone layin' it down. Guess I better think about us doing some cocktails on the patio boat?? that could keep my mind at bay for a while!!

Hey Paul, Great pics! racerXchika LOVES the RennTiger - see post: http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?p=82439#post82439 heres the pic again just cause I'm so proud :)

Here's a pic of my daughter tearin' it up yesterday at her CNISSF race. Unfortunately she slid out in the second run and ended up in third place. But thanks to ar(angel she was on a new RennTiger and was really cooking on it!! She's qualified for state champs at Mammoth in March ---- I simply can't wait!! Papa's PROUD!!

Bruce, Sorry to hear of your injury. Close to my heart - Please do yourself a favor - read the thread (if you haven't already!): http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?t=6311&page=1&pp=30&highlight=talus (especially entries 15, 23, 28, &48) and also take the time to read this article: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20020901/785.html Hopefully some useful info. I injured my ankle exactly a year ago yesterday. I had surgery in late Sept., just came back to work 2 wks ago. Still have pain in certain positions. Had the correct diagnosis been made initially, I would have been in a non-weight bearing cast for 6 wks., and might not be wondering "when I can finally ride next year - will it still hurt?" Hope all heals well. And by the way, have 2 friends here in Superior California w/ several of your boards - man are they beautiful!! Great stuff. Regards,

Actually, the Blax Franz are mondo 28.5 (not 27.5)and $175 (not $75) - see: http://www.hardbooter.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=213 Thanks for looking!

Check this: http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?t=9669 I've seen some threads regarding randonnee boots used for carving - but havn't done so myself - worth considering! These boots are literally like NEW!!

*SOLD*Might as well be new - not even scuffs on the sole!! $125 + actual shipping email or call five thirty 356.6430 (Dan Sandy)

See post : http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?t=9668 I bought them for my son but they were too small.

Back on the market: Used but in good condition: $100 + actual shipping email or call five thirty 356.6430 (Dan Sandy)

How 'bout $90 - TODAY!?!?!??!

Sure, if you want it to be. ?

Willy, I remember seeing this in the mag - what a wickedly sick power statement for hardboots!

Nay on the Sorels, those are US military issue "Mickey Mouse" boots. With air pump and all!! The huge toe box is the give-away. Sweet!:D

Many posts like this. Quick look through Novemeber 2005 Transworld Snowboarding, pg. 274 "Coming Next Month" shows the top of a run in Japan with a softbooter closest to the camera (on the "<- Snowboarders" side) and further from the camera (on the "-> Skiers" side) is a HARDBOOTER! I say that any exposure is better than no exposure. Carve on!

Ordered! Bomber is the real deal:biggthump !! Keep up the awsome work!!

Surgery update: Had othoscopic/laser surgery this past Friday (09/30) - all went well. About a 2 hr. procedure. I'm already bored out of my scull. Day 2 of sitting on me arse with the leg elevated. I have a "cryo machine" that circulates ice water around the site - it requires I stay planted by an outlet. 'Camping' in Sacto. as I go back to Redwood City on Tuesday to have stiches removed and cast installed. Sorry I didn't look you up Randy, was doing well to get in and out without being a PITA to anyone other than my awesome wife. Doc has me on disability until 1/2/06 :(. Maybe some late season riding, but I'd rather chill and be healed for next year than push it and have fusion surgery as the last and only option.

A quick check of June Lake area shows some fairly reasonable lodging, however the night life won't offer near what Mammoth Lakes has to offer.