Thread: Snowboard sharpening

I'd be game for Hockley, as it's close to Toronto, has some decent trails and the prices are reasonable. On top of that it's full of talent. Too bad my skills aren't good enough to impress just yet lol.

If you're going to get an edge sharpener, get the one thats on an 88 degree instead of the 90 degree. It allows you to hold an edge better on Ontario hardpack (read: ice).

Thanks Loc. I was actually in your parts this weekend. Just got back to Toronto. Yeah I really wish I could learn on a softer falling surface. Definitely getting a helmet for next season. Now I'm considering springing for the full gear now that I know that I can actually stay on the board and actually like it.

Does anyone know if spraying some WD40 over the top of the board will keep the snow from sticking? It works for snow shovels.

I always used silicone spray on my skis for that reason. It worked well for keeping buildup to a minimum, and what there was just came off with a tap.



Wayne

Thanks. I'll try the cheap solution first and report on the effectiveness. If it doesn't work, I'm glad there's a proven alternative out there.

Originally Posted by bbqncigars

I always used silicone spray on my skis for that reason. It worked well for keeping buildup to a minimum, and what there was just came off with a tap.



Wayne

Reminds me of that scene from national lampoons christmas vacations where he puts that silcone based spray onto that sled lol...

Ok, I have seriously been considering buying a new board and bindings... I already know what I want in bindings, but I was thinking about board alternatives and was wondering if you guys were familiar with these.. The prices are in CDN dollars (85-87c US).
I am a relative beginner. I can go down more challenging beginner trails without crashing and/or dying but I want to move up to intermediate, and depending on how often I go and what I learn from it, even single black diamonds by the end of this coming season. Working on a shoestring budget, so here are the options:

http://www.boardzone.com/snowoutlet/...alth/index.cfm
http://www.boardzone.com/snowoutlet/...ment/index.cfm
http://www.boardzone.com/snowoutlet/...cked/index.cfm

The ballpark size I am looking for is 155cm, as some more knowldgeable friends I lost touch with recommended for me a while ago. At the time, the only thing in my price range was a 145cm board with too much flex, but it was good enough to learn the basics. However it left me in paranoid fear of deeper ruts. As you can see I don't need the newest baddest thing on the market. Just something that I can continue my learning process on. Any ideas on these options?

I went a bit overboard with the board but it was still a steal of a deal..
The board is Nitro Resistance 158 ($320), Flow Pro 11 bindings and they had cheap headgear ($40) so I got myself a helmet. Now I'll start checking the forcasts on a daily basis praying for snow, preferably in August