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BudBrain
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 Posted: Jan 24, 2012 - 10:06 PM
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First post: Dec 07, 2011
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Location: Somerset, UK
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Yep, I was measuring from the 57cm from the inside of my binding rather than the middle of the plate 
Just been standing in the living room like a lemon with boots and board on, feels much better now.
Last (?) dumb question - what's the little spikey bit for in the middle of the board? |
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pete7:19
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Posted: Jan 24, 2012 - 11:01 PM
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First post: Mar 17, 2007
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Location: Cheshire
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| Lemon? Nah, just dedicated. Spikey bit? Sounds like you have a stomp pad stuck on your board. Gives your back foot a bit of grip when it's not strapped in. |
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BudBrain
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Posted: Jan 24, 2012 - 11:35 PM
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First post: Dec 07, 2011
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Location: Somerset, UK
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Ah, makes sense 
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Posted: Jan 25, 2012 - 12:31 PM
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First post: Jan 26, 2005
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Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire
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Now go ride the quantocks my friend!!!  |
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BudBrain
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Posted: Jan 25, 2012 - 01:15 PM
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First post: Dec 07, 2011
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Location: Somerset, UK
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As soon as the snow comes! SCUK WinterBash first though!  |
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p3eps
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Posted: Jan 31, 2012 - 09:50 PM
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First post: Dec 03, 2007
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Just waxed my board in preparation for going away at the weekend.
I noticed although I have a true twin, I had my stance slightly towards the rear of the board (only by 1 hole).
I've only actually used this board / bindings once since getting it - so by no means is that my 'regular' stance.
I followed the link on the previous page and watched the video on stance width. I measured my elbow to finger tips, added my 5 fingers, and then an inch - which takes me up to about 24".
I intend mainly riding piste and the bits off the edges - with hopefully a bit of park riding too. My goal for this trip is to be able to ride switch to a decent level.
So... if I want to ride switch better and my board is a true twin - should I be setting my bindings centrally? I generally have a +15 / -15 stance anyway.
Also - the 24" width feels a bit wide to me. Probably because I'm used to it being a bit narrower... perhaps too narrow? I guess this is a bit of trial and error? Try the 24" and see how I get on. If I don't like it, move it back a hole. |
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Posted: Feb 01, 2012 - 02:58 AM
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First post: Jan 09, 2006
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Location: Washington DC USA
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There's no strict rule, stance width and binding angle isn't an exact science. Any guides are just that, guides, a starting place. You really need to try it out and see what works for you since we all have different bodies. What works for one person might kill another persons knees.
A true twin is ment to be centred as it won't flex properly set back but again, it depends what feels right for you. Riding switch is easier if you have your bindings same angle for both but in reality almost all your time will be spent riding forward, you can ride switch fine with the rear binding less of an angle though. |
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pedderz
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Posted: Feb 01, 2012 - 08:24 AM
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First post: Feb 20, 2006
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Location: manchester
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One rule you MUST abide to though!
When bouncing around in your lounge - Do Not - repeat Do Not get carried away!
I tried out my 1's off the coffee table and a quick trip to IKEA later was well and truly out of pocket .... and in the dog house!
Gotta say though J's blog on setting up the correct stance (mentioned earlier) opened my eyes to a few things I'd never thought about before.
Im trying out a different stance width now, and definitely feeling the benefits.
Enjoy the snow, and dont worry about stopping and changing things - keep playing until you find what is comfyest and gives you the best results! |
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Posted: Feb 01, 2012 - 08:53 AM
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First post: Dec 05, 2011
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Hey, On the binding note....
What do we all use to prevent the binding screws from coming loose during riding? Some specific gunk? Not meaning no more nails |
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Chopproy
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Posted: Feb 01, 2012 - 09:54 AM
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First post: Jan 20, 2012
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the_hutch wrote:
Hey, On the binding note....
What do we all use to prevent the binding screws from coming loose during riding? Some specific gunk? Not meaning no more nails
I think there are some 'purpose made' paste type things out there on some of the snow sports websites etc but are they really necessary?
Also, is there any way to stop your bindings scratching the pretty topsheet of your board when they're attached? |
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p3eps
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Posted: Feb 01, 2012 - 11:09 AM
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First post: Dec 03, 2007
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I notice my new Cartels have odd screws with them. They have a small slit down the length of the screw - and there is a small plastic piece in the slit which sticks out a bit.
Hard to describe... but I'm guessing this is to lock the screw better?
As for the stance... I'll give the wider one a go for a day and see how I get on. |
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pedderz
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Posted: Feb 01, 2012 - 11:19 AM
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First post: Feb 20, 2006
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I cant remember the brand name but B&Q sell some blue stuff in a tube that "locks" your screws in place.
Its not so hard wearing that you cant undo it with a screwdriver, but does help with them not slipping so much!
Obviously once the seal is broken, you need to redo the job, but they did work on mine! |
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Posted: Feb 01, 2012 - 11:23 AM
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First post: Nov 01, 2010
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Location: NW London
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Loctite. But make sure you get the right one, some of them take are designed to hold screws almost permanently and you might just want to take your bindings off the board at some point
Also, the instructions that came with my Cartels said not to use any form of threadlock on the screws. Not sure why. Maybe because they want you to buy their screws when the threadlock on them runs out. |
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ChasKi
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Posted: Feb 01, 2012 - 11:32 AM
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First post: Mar 04, 2009
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Location: Plymouth/Stroud
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Most of the time screws come a little loose it's because they were tightened in the warm and taken out into the cold. If you retighten them properly in the cold after the first couple of runs you shouldn't have a problem most of the time.
Rounded heads on the screws can make it hard to tighten them properly too, if you use too small a phillips head. Most of the bigger lift stations in most resorts have a screw driver or even a full set for people to use. Some even have a bench for it. |
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