Forum: Snowboarding
April 4th 07, 04:14 PM Posted to rec.skiing.snowboard
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,913
Sock advice?
Just a bit of feedback for anyone interested and in the hope it might
help future Google searchers..
I tried a few sock combos, but the thing that seemed to work best for
me was a very thin base...
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Forum: Snowboarding
March 22nd 07, 06:03 PM Posted to rec.skiing.snowboard
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,629
Tight socks
Not sure I'd want socks that someone else has worn :)
Fair point! Though I pointed out to them that I had base layer Tactel
on, so the socks didn't really touch my skin!
I think you're in your...
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Forum: Snowboarding
March 21st 07, 04:19 PM Posted to rec.skiing.snowboard
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,629
Tight socks
On 20 Mar, 22:59, Christopher Cox
wrote:
z? wrote:
A bit of a strange question, but I got these new Thirty-Two socks -
large size (apparently) and...
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Forum: Snowboarding
March 20th 07, 08:17 PM Posted to rec.skiing.snowboard
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,629
Tight socks
A bit of a strange question, but I got these new Thirty-Two socks -
large size (apparently) and they're really tight-fitting around the
upper shin / calf. Anyone with a medical understanding, or...
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Forum: Snowboarding
March 20th 07, 08:15 PM Posted to rec.skiing.snowboard
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,307
Snow Pants
On 20 Mar, 15:54, "RigasMinho" wrote:
Anyone recommend any good snow pants?
I want it to be water resistant and keep me warm in cold cold weather.
I want to order it...
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Forum: Snowboarding
March 18th 07, 09:15 PM Posted to rec.skiing.snowboard
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,796
Newbie question - on the flat
On 18 Mar, 02:27, Jolly_O wrote:
I got the bruised or cracked ribs the last time out. My elbow found
my ribs in a way that I didn't think possible. I wish that I...
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Forum: Snowboarding
March 17th 07, 05:43 PM Posted to rec.skiing.snowboard
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,796
Newbie question - on the flat
I get body-slammed. Ouch!
Do you wear tailbone-protective shorts? They take away a lot of pain,
though I suppose for body slams less relevant. I have upper body
protection as well, as I did a...
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Forum: Snowboarding
March 5th 07, 04:07 PM Posted to rec.skiing.snowboard
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,913
Sock advice?
On 19 Feb, 20:41, Neil Gendzwill wrote:
Silk socks are old technology. The new polypropelene socks are both
cheaper and better. A thin polyprosockwicks moisture away from...
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Forum: Snowboarding
February 17th 07, 10:11 AM Posted to rec.skiing.snowboard
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,913
Sock advice?
Thanks, that seems to validate what I've heard. I've checked out some
sites and found some silk liners, and also a double layer sock which
claims to do the same thing. Also found a very thin outer...
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Forum: Snowboarding
February 16th 07, 01:52 PM Posted to rec.skiing.snowboard
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Replies: 0
Views: 3,242
Sock advice?
I've been boarding 6+ years, and have always had a few problems with
blisters, though my boots feel comfortable.
I bought some decent boarding socks with padding, but I think I
actually created too...
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Forum: Snowboarding
February 16th 07, 01:46 PM Posted to rec.skiing.snowboard
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,913
Sock advice?
I've been boarding 6+ years, and have always had a few problems with
blisters, though my boots feel comfortable.
I bought some decent boarding socks with padding, but I think I
actually created too...
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Forum: Snowboarding
January 10th 07, 08:07 PM Posted to rec.skiing.snowboard
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,272
control with the back leg?
I would really appreciate it if someone can give me some tips on how to
relief pressure off my back leg (I think I'm doing something wrong
here). If you know of any good websites that give...
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Forum: Snowboarding
October 23rd 06, 07:28 PM Posted to rec.skiing.snowboard
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,832
new 2 snowboarding
hi. one of my friends wants to take me snowboarding and i have no gear
and i rather not spend money on rentals. any advice on what to get for
the best women's boards boots bindings etc? thanks
If...
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Forum: Snowboarding
October 23rd 06, 07:25 PM Posted to rec.skiing.snowboard
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,494
Val D'Isere compared to 3 Valleys?
Hi all! cheery smile and wave to denote approaching season enthusiasm
We're thinking about Val D'Isere in January, but as we're addicted to
the 3 Valleys (usually pitch up in Mottaret then scoot...
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