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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Cleaning the Board | 9/12/2011 | Kurt Kalinna |
| Q: Hey Kurt. What's the best way to get scuff marks off the board and keep it lookin' nice? Rocky A: ROCKY-Well the truth is (as far as I know): Once you get any marks they are pretty difficult to ... | ||
| Snowboards | 4/14/2010 | Toby |
| Q: I have been trying to find the best snowboard on the market for freestyle terrain. I have ridden a ... A: Currently I'm riding Capita snowboards. They have a model called Stairmaster which are very soft and ... | ||
| Leg pain | 1/11/2010 | Johnny |
| Q: After a few runs my front leg starts to hurt from my ankle all the way up the outside of my leg. Ive ... A: Jordann, Pain is a normal part of snowboarding and usually passes once you get warmed up for the ... | ||
| board size | 12/20/2009 | Kurt Kalinna |
| Q: I have been snowboarding for 6 years now and have been using a 159cm board. I am 6'0 tall and weigh ... A: Generally they reccommend the snowboard be between your nose and chin. However if you enjoy being on ... | ||
| my own gear | 12/15/2009 | Johnny |
| Q: I'm 6 ft 195 lbs with a size 13 shoe I'm looking to buy my own board, bindings, and boots but I am ... A: Colby, The ideal size for you're board should be in the range of 160 to 170 cm, but this depends on ... | ||
| Stuff | 11/22/2009 | Ben |
| Q: Hey Ben! Hope all is well! Sooo I've got some new questions. First off, drills. I wanna start some ... A: Mike, Sounds like you're on the right track man. I think small companies can definitely survive. ... | ||
| Stuff | 11/22/2009 | Ben |
| Q: Hey Ben! Hope all is well! Sooo I've got some new questions. First off, drills. I wanna start some ... A: Hey Mike, Well the next logical progression from having 180's all wats is to start working on 3's ... | ||
| Freeride on freestyle? | 10/30/2009 | Ben |
| Q: I'm new to snowboarding, told the sales guy i was looking for a good all mountain board to learn on ... A: Brent, There's really not much difference. If you got a freestyle board and it is flexible, and ... | ||
| whats a good board for a beginner/intermediate? | 10/13/2009 | Kurt Kalinna |
| Q: i was wondering whats a good board to improve on. ive been boarding for two years now and im trying ... A: Yes- I think you are on the right track you said it yourself. A all mountain style board might be ... | ||
| collectible snowboard | 8/29/2009 | Ben |
| Q: My Grandfather is Closing his bar. My brother and I inquired many of things that vendors had give ... A: It looks like a nice board and I'm sure it's no less safe than any other board as long as the ... | ||
| what to get? | 2/3/2009 | Toby |
| Q: i am a good snowboarder. i taught myself about 9 years ago. i have been riding the same board since ... A: There is such a variety of brands out there now, maybe check out: the-house.com or Backcountry.com ... | ||
| snowboard repair | 1/1/2009 | Johnny |
| Q: My daughter has a K2 snowboard and the p-tex bottom layer started to peel off. Is this repairable or ... A: John, You could try to repair this issue with epoxy, but it would most likely fail. If the board ... | ||
| Snowboard Length Question | 12/2/2008 | Ben |
| Q: I just had a quick question about the length of my snowboard. About 3 years ago I bought a used 2004 ... A: Chris, I weigh 155lbs and I'm 5'11" and I ride a 157, to give you an example. its the perfect size ... | ||
| waxing | 11/30/2008 | Kurt Kalinna |
| Q: If you get a board new should you get it tuned up? A: Alvin= my main strength is in teaching the SB ; but i think i can give you a logical response. ... | ||
| board | 11/28/2008 | Ben |
| Q: i am starting snowboarding again this year for the first time in about 3 years and was wondering a ... A: Kurt, You want a board that goes to about your chin, a little shorter if you're doing only rails. ... | ||
| setting up your ride | 11/26/2008 | Ben |
| Q: ok so i have been renting boards for the past few years and FINALLY decided i need my own. i have ... A: Hey Melissa. Congrats on getting your own gear. It won't cost you anything to set it up. If you ... | ||
| Sponsorships and such | 11/13/2008 | Ben |
| Q: What level do I need to be at in order to be taken seriously? Right now I've got 270's and 3's onto ... A: well then go for it hard man! Mammoth is a good scene. Tahoe seems good, you'll get more ... | ||
| Snowboarding | 9/21/2008 | Kurt Kalinna |
| Q: Hey there! I've been snowboarding three times (last year) and I'm looking forward to it this year. ... A: Yes Brenda- obviously it is pretty hard to get to specifics without being on the snow with you to ... | ||
| Snowboarding | 9/21/2008 | Ben |
| Q: Hey there! The snowboard boots I recently acquired in a used package are very slightly loose ... A: Hey Brenda, Thanks for your question. Boots are the most important aspect of your gear, so they ... | ||
| Snowboarding | 9/21/2008 | Toby |
| Q: Hey there! The snowboard boots I recently acquired in a used package are very slightly loose ... A: Have you tried wearing thick socks? Does that make it more comfortable and secure? Dumb question but ... | ||
| Snowboarding | 9/21/2008 | Johnny |
| Q: Hey there! The snowboard boots I recently acquired in a used package are very slightly loose ... A: Brenda, Loose boots can be a big problem when snowboarding. Even with thick socks, you're foot may ... | ||
| Option Vega snowboard | 6/13/2008 | Ben |
| Q: I want to buy the Option Vega snowboard, but I am not sure about the size. I am 53kg, 166cm tall. ... A: That is a good snowboard for sure and a good company. Because you don't weigh a whole lot, consider ... | ||
| Consistancy | 3/13/2008 | Ben |
| Q: Hey Ben, I've got a few questions if you don't mind: So I'm trying to get consistant with my ... A: yo mike, thanks for a question about actual snowboarding. most people just ask me what board to ... | ||
| width | 3/3/2008 | Ben |
| Q: I just bought a board, and I'm worried that it's too narrow. it's an Option Vega 142, and I wear an ... A: I think if your stance angles are out enough it shouldn't be a problem. put your board down on the ... | ||
| size board | 2/22/2008 | Johnny |
| Q: i want to buy a snowboard and i would like to know if is good for me (155) my height is 1,77cm; ... A: Paulo, This is a difficult question without more information. There are so many great brands out ... | ||
| edges | 1/9/2008 | Johnny |
| Q: I got my board at the beginning of last year and haven't sharpened it once. It still works really ... A: The frequency that you sharpen you're edges depends on the type of riding that you do, and how you ... | ||
| Trip question | 1/6/2008 | Toby |
| Q: Where is a good (and inexpensive) place to take two 20 yr old boys for snowboarding. Someplace where ... A: Vermont has a good amount of resorts...and gets a good amount of snow. Check out Sugarbush maybe ... | ||
| Need info for upcoming trip | 1/5/2008 | Ben |
| Q: I'm taking my nephews (20 yrs old) on a snowbrdng trip. Is breckenridge a good place for their ... A: Breck is a great place to go snowboarding. there's parks for all abilities and lots of different ... | ||
| Help Needed!!!!!!! | 12/19/2007 | Toby |
| Q: My 15 year old son id just shy of 6'1" 155lbs.& size 12 shoes. Just started snowboarding & am now ... A: what kind of terrain does your son like to ride? the shorter board will help him in the terrain ... | ||
| Snowboard size | 11/27/2007 | Johnny |
| Q: I'm looking to buy my first snowboard, but not really sure on what they mean by size. Do I go by my ... A: Ashley, Snowboards are sized by the length from tip to tail. The measurement is almost always in ... | ||
| what board | 11/6/2007 | Ben |
| Q: I've been riding for like 6 or 7 years and i am unsure about what board to buy. I have had burton ... A: Alex. Here's the deal with Rome. A few of the head board designers at Burton quit and struck out ... | ||
| gear | 10/27/2007 | Toby |
| Q: wonder if you can help. I began snowboarding many years ago, but stopped for something like 5 years. ... A: check out www.the-house.com they offer many package deals with boots/board/bindings....for a great ... | ||
| Gear | 10/27/2007 | Ben |
| Q: wonder if you can help. I began snowboarding many years ago, but stopped for something like 5 years. ... A: hey Conor, Your gear is the most important aspect of you enjoying your time on the mountain, so ... | ||
| Gear | 10/27/2007 | Johnny |
| Q: wonder if you can help. I began snowboarding many years ago, but stopped for something like 5 ... A: It is difficult to suggest a setup without knowing your riding style and sizes, but I suggest that ... | ||
| RE: Bindings | 10/27/2007 | Toby |
| Q: <quote> "Sorry, but I don't answer homework questions.." </quote> Wow, I thought you were suppose ... A: I had no idea I would get sassed for not researching the difference on products. Its more or less a ... | ||
| Bindings? | 10/22/2007 | Johnny |
| Q: I've decided on two bindings that I'm interested in. 1) Rome strut 2) Burton escapade I've heard ... A: Linda, I have used both types of toe straps and have found that burton's toe caps can cause more toe ... | ||
| Equipment | 10/22/2007 | Ben |
| Q: I've been snowboarding for only a year, but I've gotten quite decent at it so I figured I'd buy ... A: The OPTION vega is a great choice as far as brand. Option makes really good boards. They probably ... | ||
| Just starting out, | 10/12/2007 | Ben |
| Q: I have never snowboarded before and am going to buy one from a show. I am 6'5 and am wondering how ... A: Karrera, well, I'm 5'7" 150 lbs and I ride a 157cm board. My brother is 6'1'' and 200 lbs and ... | ||
| sliding rails | 8/6/2007 | Ben |
| Q: i have been trying to learn how to rail slide but i cant figure out how to do it A: Nathaniel, The best thing to do now is to watch tons of videos with guys sliding rails in them. ... | ||
| board size | 1/4/2007 | Kurt Kalinna |
| Q: I'm looking for a board for my kid he's 6ft 195lbs and has a size 10 1/2 boot. what size of board ... A: Yes Mark- This can be a common problem for big-boys out there. The length is not as crucial; but ... | ||
Johnny
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Most general snowboarding questions. Equipment, technique, locations, and other info.
Experience
I have been snowboarding for 10 years now and go very frequently.
Education/Credentials
I was on a snowboard team for a few years, and am attending college now.
Awards and Honors
I have won some usasa and other various local snowboarding contests. Also competed in usasa nationals and the vans cup.
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