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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Leg pain | 1/11/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| my own gear | 12/15/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| snowboard repair | 1/1/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Snowboarding | 9/21/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| size board | 2/22/2008 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| Snowboard size | 11/27/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| Gear | 10/27/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| Bindings? | 10/22/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
Johnny
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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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