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Snowboard Leashes

Feb 22, 2009     Comments (6)

snowguy7

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Coming back from the trip I just had a great topic to discuss ( I think at least)

Some places really enforced this rule, which I think is great since a lone snowboard flying down the mountain is extremely dangerous. So many kids were complaining about having to have it on, and not being able to go on the lifts without it, but it is a big safety issue.
Other places however couldn't care less about it.

Why do some really care and others don't, shouldn't there be a standard rule to help keep everyone safe on the mountain? Or do some resorts only enforce it until some bad accident happens?
 

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  • by snowguy7 Mar 1, 2009
    I agree Cosinezero, runaway snowboards are rare, and I didn't even think about intentionally getting out of your bindings. Good logical points which makes me think if they are even worth it now, haha. I was just sick of everyone complaining about having to put them on, but now I know why, thanks!
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  • by cosinezero Mar 1, 2009
    Leashes on (most) snowboards don't make sense.

    Modern snowboard bindings are not designed to break on a fall the way that ski bindings are.

    When have you _ever_ seen a runaway snowboard? The only time you'll see that is when the snowboarder has intentionally stepped out of their bindings - even if they had a leash on to begin with they would have unleashed it at that point anyways.

    And to snowguy7 - When a boarder takes off their left or right foot, they still have one foot securely strapped in. It's not possible for a snowboarder to unstrap one foot and have the board get away from them.

    Skis should be leashed. Ever see a ski fall from a skiier on the lift? I have. Ever see a snowboard do that? You haven't because they physically CANNOT.
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  • by snowguy7 Feb 24, 2009
    I'm going to have to disagree, sorry

    Sometimes a boarder will take off his left or right foot to try and fix their board, when the board will start sliding and by then it is too late. It can then increase to 20 -25mph going straight down the hill, would you want to get whacked with that?!
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