snowboard season

Hi everybody! I write to you today because I feel like snow is coming soon... and it makes me think of snowboard! I am so happy when I see that winter season is setting up! I need to prepare my stuff, like my board, my boots and my clothes. First of all, I have to get my board waxed at the beginning of each winter. I go to Alternative or Sport Expert when I do it. I also ask them to check if the board is correctly sharpened. I don’t need to have it sharpened each year; one shot is enough for two or even three years. Then, I verify each screws and nuts on the bindings of the board. It is important to check them many times during the season because I don’t want to break them in the middle of the day, during a descent. It would be bad to get back home and buy the stuff to repair them instead of being in the mountains and having fun... I also check my boots to see if the sole is torn or if the bindings are worn out. I spray “protector” stuff on the boots for them to keep their colors even if they are in contact with snow and some possible dirt in the woods and to avoid water passing through the material of the boots. Then, I wash my coat every winter because it is so nice and colourful that I want it to be clean and attractive. When you fall in the mountains or when you sit to wait for some friends, your clothes are always getting dirt after the whole season. That’s why it is important to get it cleaned. My pants are getting cleaned too, but they are black so it doesn’t really appear like dirty. Finally, there’s the physical preparation I need to do; I need to stretch my legs and shoulders muscles to be in a great shape and perform. It is useful to train a lot during fall season to be ready to descend without getting tired or unable to continue for physical matters. Here in Rimouski, it’s not so important but when you go in a big mountain (descending during ten to fifteen minutes), it matters to be in great physical condition. Every season is a great fun for me because I’m always well prepared so I enjoy my rides properly and completely! Have a nice winter everybody!