 Poster: A snowHead
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you heard it here first (well second really)
my new idea is to combine skiboards with snowboard bindings/boots. this has been done before with salomon snowblades, but with better skiboards i think it may just work. Revel8 are doing a snowboard binding interface now so i will be purchasing this and having yet more fun on skiboards.
soft touring will use snowshoes for ascents (wearing snowboard boots) and then using the skiboards/snowboard binding combo for descents.
i doubt i will get this sorted for 2011 season but its deffo gonna happen in 2012 season. will take the next 12 months to fine tune my kit
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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this is the binding interface
snowboard bindings would fit directly to the boards but the Revel8 kit will act as a riser. i will use a booster strap as a power strap, so effectively the snowboard boot will become the liner with the binding becoming the boot. makes sense to me
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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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1. GAY. Sorry had to get that out the way 
2. Surely snowboard boots are too soft flexing sideways - when you try and edge surely the boots will just flex instead of transmitting the movement to the blades?
3.Why not just put ski touring bindings/boots on them?
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^^^^^^ what he said. Especially point 1.
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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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usual numpty replies.
if i wanted to put ski touring bindings on them i would, been there and done that.
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Interesting subject, can't wait for any videos you might post to prove that it'll be worth hiking a line to ski it on skiboards!
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Hmm, I know someone who regularly tried to go off-piste on his SnowBlades/Skiboards. Hiked up too. Sank up to his neck in fresh powder and got himself a real pair of skis.
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i have never sank in powder on my boards, so not an issue
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graeme, he was a bit of a lardy.
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a fat lad on snowblades, say no more
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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A bit of a daft question perhaps, but what is the difference between a skiboard and a snowblade or Bigfoot? 
Oops! I meant "skiboard" of course and not "snowboard"...... (edited)
Last edited by snowHeads are a friendly bunch. on Sun 5-12-10 22:09; edited 1 time in total
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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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a snowboard is 1 item strapped to both feet, blades/bigfeet are like skis, but much shorter
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How would you set a boot pack in soft boots? Find it really helps to dig my toes to get a decent hold especially when it's firm.
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You know it makes sense.
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scotia, carefully
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Why add the snowshoe element, it just adds weight and complicates things. You can already purchase miniski/softboot setups for snowboard touring and nothing stops anyone from skiing down on these. So what you are proposing exists. The reason people strap a board on for the descent is that skiing on snowboard boots would be limiting as to the terrain you could handle.
Regarding bootpacking, you can fit a crampon to soft boots but there have been a number of accidents where bootpacking boarders have slid to injuries and death.
I won't be investing in you, I'm out.
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Poster: A snowHead
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davidof, Regarding bootpacking, you can fit a crampon to soft boots but there have been a number of accidents where bootpacking boarders have slid to injuries and death.
What I've been saying for ages, not till you find yourself in a situation do you realise how ineffective soft boots are - hence I went soft AT boots and hard binding setup on the board and approach skis with Dynafit front binding - that said sold it all last week - my snowboard touring days are over, too much hassle compared to skis - but over the years did have some great trips!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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| graeme wrote: |
usual numpty replies.
if i wanted to put ski touring bindings on them i would, been there and done that. |
Dude, 2 and 3 are genuine questions!
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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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Davidof, no other reason than i want to. I am aware of what others do but want to do this. I like snowshoes so why not. Why follow what others are doing. It will be fun.
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