Do I need a stomp pad? - Page 3 - Snowboarding Forum

03-01-2009, 12:21 AM

ya if you dont need it forget it.

arsenic0 · 03-01-2009, 12:47 AM

No real need for a stomp pad, its a little wierd going from having one to not..took me a trip or two to really get used too it but now i dont even notice.

12-03-2009, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnyGoRyden

If you're worried about not losing your graphics you should take a look at the Strap Pad (strappad.com). Its this new stomp pad that I found online about 5 weeks ago that has a VELCRO strap built into it to reduce that awkward, heavy pulling sensation on your front foot while you're riding the chairlift. But it's totally clear so you don't lose any of your graphics.

sounds like you need a lighter board mate.

Leo · 12-03-2009, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mistersir

sounds like you need a lighter board mate.

Or at least he needs to put his other foot under it.

Way to revive a really old thread btw.

SnoRidr · 12-03-2009, 09:20 AM

There are some steep exit ramps on the lifts at my local hill. There were a few times where I probably would have been on my ass if I didn't have a stomp pad. There have also been times where I have to cut a quick turn coming of the lift cuz some moron isn't getting out of the way. Both cases, I think the stomp pad gave me more control.

I am sure that some people get by without them. I personally use them to increase the control I have with my board coming off the lift.

Either way is not an issue.

jmacphee9 · 12-03-2009, 09:35 AM

spammers are bring up dead topics instead of making new ones...i think its a step in the right direction.

the products not even half bad to be honest..

djsaad1 · 12-03-2009, 10:29 AM

For me it depends where I am boarding. Normally I would never use a stomp pad, but I needed to put one on when I was boarding in South America this summer because getting off some the lifts is quite a chore. One place in Chili you had to ride a decently steep downhill for about a quarter of mile right when you got off the lift. There were a few times where my back foot slipped off without a stomp pad.

I doubt you would find anything like that in the U.S. though, ski resorts here actually care about peoples safety.

mjd · 12-03-2009, 10:53 AM

I never use them but just try and get most of the snow off the board and boot before exiting the chair. Most times I have my back foot up against the back of my front binding. Much more stable to me. Plus you get that hood ornament feeling coming down the ramp.

12-03-2009, 12:29 PM

I've heard it's a little harder to control RC boards one footed ,so might break my stomp pad cherry this winter for my new RC board

maf05r6 · 12-03-2009, 12:40 PM

I've used one but might give a try without on my new board to see what it is like.

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12-03-2009, 10:53 AM	#28 (permalink)
mjd Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: neverbored RI Posts: 374	I never use them but just try and get most of the snow off the board and boot before exiting the chair. Most times I have my back foot up against the back of my front binding. Much more stable to me. Plus you get that hood ornament feeling coming down the ramp. __________________ Try this trick and spin it, yeah Your head will collapse

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03-01-2009, 12:21 AM	#21 (permalink)
Defy Guest Posts: n/a	ya if you dont need it forget it.

12-03-2009, 09:20 AM	#25 (permalink)
SnoRidr Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mankato, MN Posts: 200	There are some steep exit ramps on the lifts at my local hill. There were a few times where I probably would have been on my ass if I didn't have a stomp pad. There have also been times where I have to cut a quick turn coming of the lift cuz some moron isn't getting out of the way. Both cases, I think the stomp pad gave me more control. I am sure that some people get by without them. I personally use them to increase the control I have with my board coming off the lift. Either way is not an issue.

12-03-2009, 10:29 AM	#27 (permalink)
djsaad1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 432	For me it depends where I am boarding. Normally I would never use a stomp pad, but I needed to put one on when I was boarding in South America this summer because getting off some the lifts is quite a chore. One place in Chili you had to ride a decently steep downhill for about a quarter of mile right when you got off the lift. There were a few times where my back foot slipped off without a stomp pad. I doubt you would find anything like that in the U.S. though, ski resorts here actually care about peoples safety.

12-03-2009, 12:29 PM	#29 (permalink)
Augie09 Guest Posts: n/a	I've heard it's a little harder to control RC boards one footed ,so might break my stomp pad cherry this winter for my new RC board

12-03-2009, 12:40 PM	#30 (permalink)
maf05r6 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PA Posts: 535	I've used one but might give a try without on my new board to see what it is like.