 Poster: A snowHead
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I am shortly off to Whistler and wondered if the wearing of snowboard leashes is compulsory in US and Canada? Can anyone advise?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I've used a board in Heavenly, and in Killington, without a leash. I wasn't aware of any compulsion to use one.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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i didn't use a leash in Heavenly and saw no signs requiring their use - but I also recall hearing that they are compulsory in some resorts. I keep one in my snowboard bag (it came free with some bindings) just in case a resort has such a policy.
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leashes are only for round skiers necks, but i did not wear one in banff .ps only a joke, i have to say that because we know how stiff they are. 
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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I went to Whistler last year and did'nt use a leash. Nobody said anything and i saw no rules dictating that you should. Also i hired a board out there for the first few days and they certainly did'nt supply a leash with it, and it was an official Whistler Blackcomb hire shop..!
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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I bought my snowboard in Utah last season and the guy in the shop said no-one over there bothers with leashes - I boarded in Park City, Snowbird and Sundance without a leash and didn't get any abuse. Having said that if I saw a leash that fitted easily to my binding and was cheap etc then I'd probably buy one and use it at least on chairlifts.
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First, Whistler is not in the USA  They're probably technically compulsory at Whistler, but I rarely use a leash and have never been bugged about it by them. I guess keep one in your jacket pocket just in case.
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ponder, don't they teach you how to read to the end of a sentence in Canada.
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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I was poking fun, notice the smiley face? :takeachillpill:
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Thanks everyone - looks like I won't be needing one! 
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Mouth, you need one in Alta. 
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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I've just come back from the states and I used a leash just in case my binding came off on the lift cos you know what Americans are like for sueing people.
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the reverend, Welcome to snowHeads 
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You know it makes sense.
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Thank you Michelle. 
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