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When is it considered too cold to go riding?
« on: February 06, 2007, 01:35:12 PM »
I've read that if you ride when it is too cold you can easily break your bindings, and its just generally not good for your equipment. I've read that you shouldn't go if it is below 10 degrees....what do you all think?

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Re: When is it considered too cold to go riding?
« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2007, 02:55:33 PM »
Great question!  Well, it really depends.  Extreme cold is definately very hard on the bindings in particular.  Different bindings are made from different materials -- steel, nylon, plastic, foam, rubber, etc...  Each of these materials have varying quality levels and design specifications and thus will perform differently under extremely cold conditions.

That being said, most modern snowboarding equipment should function well down to zero degrees.  Below that and the materials stiffen up and chance cracking.  Well-made and newer equipment will function to tempratures down to what a human being can stand!  Wow, nice stuff!

Additionally, extreme cold slows down the snow.  I went out at -25 degrees one time and had to do Black Diamond runs or steeper only due to how slow the snow was.  There are special waxes made specifically for cold weather that help a lot, but still not nearly as fast a glide as say 30 degree snow.

Remember as well to PROTECT YOUR BODY in extreme cold.  Neck gators, face masks, and chapstick can be life-savers.

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Re: When is it considered too cold to go riding?
« Reply #2 on: February 13, 2007, 12:22:16 PM »
I usually keep a few spare binding straps in my backpack ...

That is a great idea.  You can really turn a bad time good just by carrying misc parts and screws.  In case a buddy needs parts, you become the total HERO for the day!
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