How abrasive is glacier/spring snow on a base? - Snowboarding Forum

jeri534 · 07-16-2009, 11:09 PM

Going to Mt Hood this weekend for some riding, I want to take my new board out but Im kinda worried about all the dirt/crap in the snow thats up there, I would plan to wax it with some summer/spring wax but would I be doing any harm to a brand new base by riding on that stuff? Should I just ride my older board?

thanks

legallyillegal · 07-16-2009, 11:39 PM

that shit will be ripped out after your first run

bubbachubba340 · 07-17-2009, 12:37 AM

you will definately get some gouges if you go, but if your careful then you may be able to avoid some of them.

ATOTony76 · 07-17-2009, 02:32 AM

you will be fine, just watch out for rocks, there are some starting to pop up. I ride a beater board in the summer, but as long as you are visual you should be fine.

Mr. Right · 07-17-2009, 02:40 AM

The glacier I rode in CO is probably a lot different than yours but ours is caked in dirt, ice, and slush through the summer. Just ride that board, it's gonna get fucked up anyway you didn't buy it because it looks pretty and if you did give it a rest. When you really ride a board you are going to beat the shit out of it.

ATOTony76 · 07-17-2009, 02:44 AM

agreed, whats the point of having a board if you are afraid of ruining it?

jeri534 · 07-17-2009, 02:51 AM

Because I can use another board and not worry about it, but I realy want to try out my new board.

Trust me, if you just shelled out some coin on a brand new board the first thing Im sure you wouldnt want to do is fuck it up before the season even starts.

Ill just bring both boards and see how it is the first day and ride with my new one the second day if its not too bad

Mr. Right · 07-17-2009, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by jeri534

Because I can use another board and not worry about it, but I realy want to try out my new board.

Trust me, if you just shelled out some coin on a brand new board the first thing Im sure you wouldnt want to do is fuck it up before the season even starts.

Ill just bring both boards and see how it is the first day and ride with my new one the second day if its not too bad

I guess I feel differently, I buy a board knowing Im going to hit everything on that mountain with it rain or shine. If it gets fucked up thats what happens. They aren't designed to be in good shape forever, I destroyed my Artifact in two months and I don't even ride park. Just ride the thing, that's what it's made for. Use Ptex if it gets bad.

Incogneato · 07-17-2009, 12:22 PM

dirty snow will have no effect on your base, normal maintenance (hot wax and scrape) will pull all the dirt and grime out. hitting rocks and stumps etc is a different story of course.

07-16-2009, 11:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
jeri534 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 393	How abrasive is glacier/spring snow on a base? Going to Mt Hood this weekend for some riding, I want to take my new board out but Im kinda worried about all the dirt/crap in the snow thats up there, I would plan to wax it with some summer/spring wax but would I be doing any harm to a brand new base by riding on that stuff? Should I just ride my older board? thanks

07-16-2009, 11:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
legallyillegal -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: fuck Snowboarding Posts: 4,448	that shit will be ripped out after your first run __________________ THERE ARE SPECIFIC REASONS AS TO WHY I AM MORE LOCAL THAN YOU GOD IS DONUT

07-17-2009, 02:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
ATOTony76 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mt. HOOD Posts: 683	you will be fine, just watch out for rocks, there are some starting to pop up. I ride a beater board in the summer, but as long as you are visual you should be fine. __________________ Union Danny Kass signature model Lib Tech Skate Banana K2 Darko Boots Volcom Outerwear Giro Goggles

07-17-2009, 02:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
Mr. Right BoardTard Xtrordinair Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,476	The glacier I rode in CO is probably a lot different than yours but ours is caked in dirt, ice, and slush through the summer. Just ride that board, it's gonna get fucked up anyway you didn't buy it because it looks pretty and if you did give it a rest. When you really ride a board you are going to beat the shit out of it. __________________ When the fuck did we get ice cream?

07-17-2009, 02:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
ATOTony76 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mt. HOOD Posts: 683	agreed, whats the point of having a board if you are afraid of ruining it? __________________ Union Danny Kass signature model Lib Tech Skate Banana K2 Darko Boots Volcom Outerwear Giro Goggles

07-17-2009, 12:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
bubbachubba340 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tigard, OR Posts: 580	you will definately get some gouges if you go, but if your careful then you may be able to avoid some of them.

07-17-2009, 02:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
jeri534 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 393	Because I can use another board and not worry about it, but I realy want to try out my new board. Trust me, if you just shelled out some coin on a brand new board the first thing Im sure you wouldnt want to do is fuck it up before the season even starts. Ill just bring both boards and see how it is the first day and ride with my new one the second day if its not too bad Last edited by jeri534; 07-17-2009 at 03:05 AM.

07-17-2009, 12:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
Incogneato Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 352	dirty snow will have no effect on your base, normal maintenance (hot wax and scrape) will pull all the dirt and grime out. hitting rocks and stumps etc is a different story of course.

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