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good point, Leeho. I imagine hitting someone with a board while heli boarding is the least of their concerns. has anyone ever popped out of both bindings at the same time? regardless, the leash makes a nice should strap when trekking up hill. That alone is enough for me - ha. -Rob
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Thanks tufty, nutmeg and philw - all vivid reasons for using leashes in most situations and for not in some (like a helicopter). The leash was great at Mammoth - was a nice added confidence the board wouldn't fall off the lift chair when getting banged around by the renters on skiis next to me. I spent a good deal of time in the trees and the leash was the least of my concern. I had more trouble with getting a 169 board to turn quickly enough before the next branch hit me in the face. Note to self: lower binding angles do help for all-mountain skiiing. Loved my first 4 days on hardboots though - worth being called Hardboot Harry by my softie friends. -Rob
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Thanks Kasko - I ended up using the leash and it actually made a nice shoulder strap when hiking off Chair 14 at Mammoth. I set my binding angles lower and it definitely made a significant difference in the trees - actually like the hardboots in the pow. I have to say the Intec FAST heals were a pain though. I had trouble getting the rear to engage without having a perfectly flat place to stand. Considering getting some TD2's for next season...
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Thanks TLN - will give them a go as is - looking forward to tomorrow morning since we have some fresh snow. Will definitely be getting my alpine legs warmed up on the blues before hitting anything bigger!
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Nice. Have the leash on there - oddly thought the same thing that it would make carrying the board easier. Still trying to decide if my bindings are high enough off the board to set the rear one at 15 degrees. Worries the toe side will boot out though. This 40 degree deal, at least on the rear, seems mighty far forward! Should I just give it a go for the day tomorrow - think I'll be surprised at how much it helps to get the board on edge.
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Feels fine, just a bit more forward than usual. I used to ride in softies with the back at 0 and the front at 45. I'm wondering if that stance would hinder riding an alpine board in hard boots since the knees aren't aligned in the same direction. I guess it was a bad habit from surfing...?
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Thanks lowrider. So you'd stick with a 60/40 front/rear set-up before trying say a 45/15? Just worried about the boots hanging over but the fast toe plates do have a small lifter underneath...
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Haha. Thank you two_ravens - will set the bar low and consider it a success if the boots stay on the feet. Any beginning binding angles good to start with? 60/40 front to rear make sense as a beginning point?
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Which side of the disc to I read to determine placement angle? Is there a good online guide to binding set-up? Thanks!
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Thank you - I wanted to turn out the rear a bit more, get it closer to 25 but not sure if I'll boot out at that point... Do I have to remove 6 screws or 4? Are those toes lifters screwed through to the board? Who's in charge here? Mom...mommy.
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I can't tell which number to read on the discs, on the rear for instance - one says 40 on one side and 60+ on the other side of the disc. Appreciate any help...clearly this is my first HB set-up. Ha. Thank you! -Rob
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Yes sir! It's attached and ready to go.
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Thanks guys - will keep the leash on and play it safe to start!
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Thanks 2stroke! I'll ping you if we're making a return trip - two weeks out is more realistic. Do you use a leash at Mammoth?
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Thanks everyone! I'll wear a leash my first time out until I get more comfortable with these bindings and build some confidence. Last thing I want to do is accidentally release my bindings on the chairlift and spend the afternoon hiking to my board. Much appreciated - can't wait to get on the hill tomorrow. -Rob
