skatha
February 1st, 2005, 01:31 PM
Hi, guys....
I started out as a never to be skier-tore up my knee before I had a chance to learn but spent most of my adolescence admiring K2 skis at Oshmann's. After knee surgery #2, I asked my orthopod about skiing-he again put a big kibosh on the dream. A new man in my life suggested snowboarding 2 years ago and, since I liked him alot (we're married now), I made a go of it. Purple butts aside, I liked it a bunch, but I have grown increasingly tired of tweaking equipment in an effort to make that toeside-heelside transition and carve down a hill. I too am in my early 40's and have NOTHING in common with park rats who bomb the hill with little regard to common courtesy. A fellow hardbooter who peruses the Burton website suggested here after I posted a thread about how frustrating it is that soft boots last 2 years and cost $200 US. I've been lurking for a week or 2 and have read all the info on the site and I'm in love:cool:
Downsides to new love-just purchased some new bindings for 275 and new boots at 200. I want to get some use outta them before I throw 'em up on eBay.
I've adjusted the bindings to a more alpine stance and eliminated the small amount of duck I had. I've got a trip to Canyons this weekend and I'm stoked. Thanks for all the info on the site and I'll definitely be looking for help with my boot/binding purchase in the future:D
Cindy
I started out as a never to be skier-tore up my knee before I had a chance to learn but spent most of my adolescence admiring K2 skis at Oshmann's. After knee surgery #2, I asked my orthopod about skiing-he again put a big kibosh on the dream. A new man in my life suggested snowboarding 2 years ago and, since I liked him alot (we're married now), I made a go of it. Purple butts aside, I liked it a bunch, but I have grown increasingly tired of tweaking equipment in an effort to make that toeside-heelside transition and carve down a hill. I too am in my early 40's and have NOTHING in common with park rats who bomb the hill with little regard to common courtesy. A fellow hardbooter who peruses the Burton website suggested here after I posted a thread about how frustrating it is that soft boots last 2 years and cost $200 US. I've been lurking for a week or 2 and have read all the info on the site and I'm in love:cool:
Downsides to new love-just purchased some new bindings for 275 and new boots at 200. I want to get some use outta them before I throw 'em up on eBay.
I've adjusted the bindings to a more alpine stance and eliminated the small amount of duck I had. I've got a trip to Canyons this weekend and I'm stoked. Thanks for all the info on the site and I'll definitely be looking for help with my boot/binding purchase in the future:D
Cindy