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Post subject: I've got my first board (hurrah!) - what now????
 Posted: May 14, 2008 - 09:02 PM
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Hey folks,
Pleased to report i have just purchased my first board 
Have also managed to get my bindings figured out and attached, phew!
Am i good to go???? Do i need to get it waxed?? Should i get someone who knows a bit more about the setup to check it? (not keen on boarding on a potential death machine!)
Just a few pointers would be fab....  |
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Posted: May 14, 2008 - 09:07 PM
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It should be good straight to go, assuming you brought it from a shop?
If it feels ok in terms of angles etc, then go for it.
But if you're not sure, yeah, go get it checked....preferably by the fittie in the shop 
But apart from that. Just strap in, ride and go! |
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aqua76
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Posted: May 14, 2008 - 09:20 PM
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Was an ebay purchase....still in the wrapper though...
Couldnt resist the good deal
I just followed the Burton instructions re angles, and i think ive got the fit etc ok with my boots...guess there is only one way to find out...
Will get the guys at TSA to check it out next time im at braehead. |
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Posted: May 14, 2008 - 09:31 PM
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Cool, just check the base of the boad.
I've not had to wax mine yet, but apparantly you'll see the granules on the base if it needs waxin. |
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Posted: May 14, 2008 - 09:55 PM
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It may be worth getting the edges around the nose and tail of the board detuned.
Have fun! |
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Posted: May 15, 2008 - 07:01 PM
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Find slope, ride slope, have fun
No greater feeling than your own board especially when its your first!**
** this may not be true - most things that feel better involve being naked though |
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Posted: May 15, 2008 - 07:17 PM
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Your first board will be like your first child
I love my board, his name is Barry
Enjoy it mate ^^ and don't be afraid to like scuff it etc!
Snowboards LOVE to be ridden to their full, a lot like drunk women |
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Posted: May 17, 2008 - 11:07 AM
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Detuning??? What does this involve?
If i dont get it done and just go straight to the snow will it cause probs????? |
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Posted: May 17, 2008 - 03:22 PM
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Nah, it'll just decrease your chances of catching an edge that far down the board. Any store will sort that out for you.
No need to panic!! |
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Posted: May 17, 2008 - 04:11 PM
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Snowboards LOVE to be ridden to their full, a lot like drunk women
You aren't half coming out with them lately Sidge!! |
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Posted: May 17, 2008 - 07:04 PM
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| When a man is making those sort of comments, thats the only thing they're going out with! |
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