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I am going to try to make it for at least one day. Andrew

I think it would be helpful if you use your uphill hand to reach for your front boot. I found it very helpful myself on both hard and soft bindings. Makes me get alot lower and more stable. You're doing good though!

I suspected it was not in the US. The only place I know of on the east coast is the startingate in vermont next to Stratton. You shouldnt have any trouble finding equipment here. Good luck and welcome aboard!

well...if you have a sprained thumb..meaning that the ligaments are injured, you should not ride without a brace. if the sprain gets more severe it may require surgery

thanks for the offer motopilot but i dont think i will be at stratton again this season. I will, however, be at eces for 3 days!

I figured i would try the $35 dollar ones before and if i go all the way and get the $200 dollar ones.

Im just curious dave...where did you rent hardboot equipment?

So I went to the "bootfitter" today, and he suggested trying aftermarket insoles and if necessary punching out the boots alittle. So I tried the insoles, and they helped significantly. They solved the problem about 50-60%...so I decided to get the boots punched out in the ankle too. The whole deal only cost me $65. I'll give it a try next weekend and see how it goes. If its still uncomfy,then i'll probably go in for a more extensive overhaul. For all those non-believers...the aftermarket insoles make quite a big difference.

fancy fancy...what are the specs?

hey hey hey...easy with the fat ankles. Technically, i have a protruding medial malleolus according to my doctor(s). Ive had a weird ankle injury for the past month and a half that has limited me to soft boots. I feel pain when i put strong pressure on the bony part of the inside of my left ankle (medial malleolus). I suspect that if I refit my hardboots, I can get on my alpine board again. Rolling my ankle (slight pronation) combined with the big ankle bone probably cause the irritation i feel. Thanks for all the comments btw, this is very helpful!!!

So it looks like the bony part of my ankle is bigger than usual, so I think I am going to have to have my boots fitted to reduce pressure on that part of the ankle. I called up the local bootfitter and they said that they charge 50 bucks an hr and do custom footbeds (no custom liners) or shape the boot or the stock liner. So...would shaping the boot solve my problem? is 50 dollars/hr reasonable? should i just get custom moldable liners or are footbed enough (i dont think footbeds are probably even necessary)? anyone have this done before for a tight fitting ankle? BTW, I have head stratos pros. Which moldable liners, if any, would fit?

ive never seen 2 sets of risers together before.....good idea

im gonna have to demo a coiler at eces

wow....slopes are too crowded these days too.

http://www.pureboarding.com/pureboarding/typo3temp/pics/1c33374ed4.jpg

my eyes! my eyes!

lol...that vid is pretty funny. There is more important stuff than money though!

OHHHH....AHHHH... I like that graphic. What are the specs on that piece of work? Looks like i posted seconds too late.

i would be down for this...but probably only on a wednesday.

i went for a few hours. snow was relatively good. got asked by a beginner for tips. did the thing where you reach for your front boot on my softies....it works!

i think military skiers use telemark skis...partly because of versatility? for some reason thats in the back of my mind:lurk:

I remember the first time i ever saw my own real trenches. awesome.

When i started learning i actually found it easier to learn if i pointed the board straight down the hill. Then it is easy to initiate either a heel or toe turn without much trouble. Of course I wouldnt recommend this on any double blacks your first day. ;)

sounds like a cross over vs a cross through...but im no expert....someone else should chime in on this

clearly not "lame"....expressing frustration over not being able to buy an awesome board is nothign to frown upon.