Board soaking?

[fluke]

Went for my final session this season yesterday. Snow in the Alps was slushy but still rideable. Took out my old 172cm Heavy Tools raceboard (Austrian manufacturer, which is out of business, I guess) -- maybe not a top of the art board, but still a lot of fun to ride.
The board has seen better days, I must admit. The topsheet is kind of frayed on the edges, and it has some deeper scratches. Base and edges are still in good condition, though.

Now, when I came home the board and bindings were dry and I leaned it against the door. This morning I found it standing in a small pool of water. Is it possible that the board soaked some of the wet snow? I didn't notice if it gained some weighed after the day was over. Has anyone experienced something similar? Is my board finished?



Fluke

[ncermak]

If the board was cold, you could have condensation...How much water are we talking about?

[GeoffV]

your baby might not be potty trained, slap a diaper on it:p
sorry I had to:D

[knoch]

sometimes snow gets into the bindings where you can't see it, looks dry on the outside, but that stuff has to melt eventually.

[fluke]

Originally posted by GeoffV
your baby might not be potty trained, slap a diaper on it:p
sorry I had to:D

Well, this behaviour is not what I'd expect of a six year old. Don't know yet if it's regression or protest. ;)


Originally posted by knoch
sometimes snow gets into the bindings where you can't see it, looks dry on the outside, but that stuff has to melt eventually.

Yes, I think you have a point. I removed the bindings and saw some water dripping off the inserts. Thanks all for your comments.

Fluke