BeattheDrums 0 #1 October 19, 2005 *** Warning this will contain gross spelling and grammer errors *** So I just moved to AK Anchorage area. And have figured that since snow is not to far in the distant future I should learn to snowboard since being from the Houston area I have ever really seen snow let alone play in it. Well anyway one of my co workers being nice gave me an old snowboard of theirs. the price is right so I take it (free stuff rocks) problem is it has no bindings and since the board is old the local stores dont have bindings that fit it. or their just trying to sell me a new board dont know. so heres the question I just so happen to have an old set of bindings off of my friends old SKYboard that look like they may fit on. Has anyone any experience on that working? Could it work? Thanks Dan A thunder of jets in a clear blue sky, a streak of gray and a cheerful "Hi" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SudsyFist 0 #2 October 19, 2005 Hell freakin' no way!!! You might as well go without -- seriously! eBay is your friend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #3 October 19, 2005 If it's that old, you might just be better off getting everything new (or new to you, anyway) as a package."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billo 0 #4 October 19, 2005 Hell if i know!!! I say give it a shot and let us know what happens I have no experience with skyboards or snowboards, so as far as i know it's the same stuff...give it a shot! Good luck.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeatTheHubby 0 #5 October 19, 2005 Dude, I tried to keep him from ghettofying it, but he quit listening to me ages ago... and Honey, it's grammAr... errrrg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #6 October 19, 2005 Ha ha you just cracked me up.Welcome to DZ.comI predict he'll get hurt on the snowboard because of the way he dives into things without knowing. It's sometimes hard to knock some sense into guys, but keep beating him. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanHarrop 42 #7 October 19, 2005 The biggest error you're making is considering snowboarding at all. Look this is how it works - God gave you 2 legs - get the hint? "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #8 October 19, 2005 Nope, it's not going to work. From what I've seen with skyboard bindings vs snowboard bindings, the skyboard bindings are not as stiff. What do you plan on doing for boots? How old is the board? What kind is it? Why not rent a board and take a few lessons before you buy anything. The newer boards out there are wonderful. They have come a long way since they first came out. I have an old board in my garage that I won't touch anymore now that I have a super light board.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #9 October 19, 2005 Quote*** Warning this will contain gross spelling and grammer errors *** So I just moved to AK Anchorage area. And have figured that since snow is not to far in the distant future I should learn to snowboard since being from the Houston area I have ever really seen snow let alone play in it. Well anyway one of my co workers being nice gave me an old snowboard of theirs. the price is right so I take it (free stuff rocks) problem is it has no bindings and since the board is old the local stores dont have bindings that fit it. or their just trying to sell me a new board dont know. so heres the question I just so happen to have an old set of bindings off of my friends old SKYboard that look like they may fit on. Has anyone any experience on that working? Could it work? Thanks Dan __________________________________________ Ride snowboards.......... Meet nurses! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #10 October 19, 2005 QuoteQuote*** Warning this will contain gross spelling and grammer errors *** So I just moved to AK Anchorage area. And have figured that since snow is not to far in the distant future I should learn to snowboard since being from the Houston area I have ever really seen snow let alone play in it. Well anyway one of my co workers being nice gave me an old snowboard of theirs. the price is right so I take it (free stuff rocks) problem is it has no bindings and since the board is old the local stores dont have bindings that fit it. or their just trying to sell me a new board dont know. so heres the question I just so happen to have an old set of bindings off of my friends old SKYboard that look like they may fit on. Has anyone any experience on that working? Could it work? Thanks Dan __________________________________________ Ride snowboards.......... Meet nurses! Chuck Become an EMT... meet nurses... Laugh with nurses about snowboarders Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #11 October 19, 2005 QuoteRide snowboards.......... Meet nurses! Bawhaha.........you guys crack me up with how you feel about snowboarding. Kind of like how the non-skydivers look at you when you tell them you skydive. If you do everything right, you won't get hurt. <---Wow, that's what I tell my non-skydiving friends when they ask me why I skydive.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #12 October 19, 2005 Do you like your knees in their current state or do you want them, uh, modified? Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nanook 1 #13 October 19, 2005 QuoteDude, I tried to keep him from ghettofying it, but he quit listening to me ages ago... and Honey, it's grammAr... errrrg Hey, is this the new Wife? How do you like my birthplace? I think the bindings would be too egronomically awkward to use as a snowboard._____________________________ "The trouble with quotes on the internet is that you can never know if they are genuine" - Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #14 October 19, 2005 QuoteDo you like your knees in their current state or do you want them, uh, modified? Blues, Dave Come on guys. I've been snowboarding for five years now and I have all my body parts working just fine.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #15 October 19, 2005 QuoteQuoteDo you like your knees in their current state or do you want them, uh, modified? Come on guys. I've been snowboarding for five years now and I have all my body parts working just fine. Ditto, and I've been snowboarding for 15 years. But I *haven't* been snowboarding with skysurf bindings, nor (I suspect) have you. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #16 October 19, 2005 Oh, now I get it. Sorry, I thought you were talking about snowboarding in general.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #17 October 19, 2005 QuoteIf you do everything right, you won't get hurt. <---Wow, that's what I tell my non-skydiving friends when they ask me why I skydive. And you can even use your PLF training. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #18 October 19, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuote*** Warning this will contain gross spelling and grammer errors *** So I just moved to AK Anchorage area. And have figured that since snow is not to far in the distant future I should learn to snowboard since being from the Houston area I have ever really seen snow let alone play in it. Well anyway one of my co workers being nice gave me an old snowboard of theirs. the price is right so I take it (free stuff rocks) problem is it has no bindings and since the board is old the local stores dont have bindings that fit it. or their just trying to sell me a new board dont know. so heres the question I just so happen to have an old set of bindings off of my friends old SKYboard that look like they may fit on. Has anyone any experience on that working? Could it work? Thanks Dan __________________________________________ Ride snowboards.......... Meet nurses! Chuck Become an EMT... meet nurses... Laugh with nurses about snowboarders ____________________________________ Hee, hee Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #19 October 19, 2005 QuoteQuoteRide snowboards.......... Meet nurses! Bawhaha.........you guys crack me up with how you feel about snowboarding. Kind of like how the non-skydivers look at you when you tell them you skydive. If you do everything right, you won't get hurt. <---Wow, that's what I tell my non-skydiving friends when they ask me why I skydive. __________________________________________ I've probably, heard that with just about everything I've ever tried. Like you say, keep your head above your shoulders and things should work-out. I just like to 'gig' folks a little bit. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeatTheHubby 0 #20 October 19, 2005 Hehe... there's a reason I've got good life insurance on him Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #21 October 19, 2005 QuoteHehe... there's a reason I've got good life insurance on him hey at least if snowboarding and you die insurance will pay out... however no such luck with skydivingDivot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #22 October 19, 2005 QuoteQuoteHehe... there's a reason I've got good life insurance on him hey at least if snowboarding and you die insurance will pay out... however no such luck with skydiving Not always true.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeatTheHubby 0 #23 October 20, 2005 exactly. you just gotta know where to look and pay out the ass Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
