Couple of things together

[István]

Hi Guys,

I've just got back from Livigno and wanted to share a couple of things with you:

1. Binding angulation
Previously I was riding my Silberpfeil 172 with F63-B57 angles and heel lift. My backside was more like sitting. Now I have tried to do fully laid backsides and figured out after a couple of falls, that my boot touches the snow when I lay it down totally and thus significantly decreases edge preassure. I had to change angles. The minimum that worked was 63, although I only have a foot size of 285mm. So I had to ride F63 B63. It was rather inconvenient at the first time, but worked well. Except at low speed. Then I could hardly steer the board. Now I totally understand why a wider board is needed to do fully laid turns.

2. DeeLux Indy
I've bought a pair! Overall I am satisfied. It is convenient and distributes forces evenly. If the clipses get loaded with snow it is impossible to unlock. Any experiences with spring modification? I'm around 90kg and found it OK.

3. Glove prepartion
The other day I wrote that Palma Tex by Henkel works well (rubber based glue). It does! Does not look too nice because of the colour, but a perfect solution. It lasts for days and you can redo in the evening if needed because it dries quick. At the first time put on at least 5 plys, then it will last long. I have made a picture of the glue and the glove with the result, but I do not know how to upload it. If someone wants to see, let me know and I'll send it in a mail.


4. Swoard
Still have not received so could not test yet


Cheers,


István

[Arnaud]

3. Glove prepartion
but I do not know how to upload it. If someone wants to see,

Here is your picture István


I'm not sure, but it's look like a neoprene glue used for diving clothes.

Arnaud

[István]

Thanks Arnoud!

Well, you can also use it for that. It's label says: Universal Strong Glue (hence the bull on it) On the back it says that U can use it for rubber, textile, wood, plastic, carpet, etc.

I know that for example it is good to fix wall-to-wall carpets, plastic boards to the wall, etc. Anything that does not need a rigid glue (epoxy-like) and might not have an absolutely flat and matching surface.

Anyway, I have tried and it worked for me. Sort of ugly-looking, but cheaper than buying a 100EUR gloves in every second day.

Cheers,

István