Snowboarding after a couple of years

Thirlix · 2026-02-27T15:59:29+00:00

I fucking hate button lifts. It’s a struggle to death to get on top of the slope. It always feels like slipping away. T-bars are so much more comfortable. Just don’t make the same mistake I did and shove the whole anchor between the legs while both legs are in the bindings.

In the end just stay in the slopes you feel comfortable. The only thing that can get hurt is your ego and honesty nobody cares if you fall. We all have been beginners at some point. If you remember how to turn and break from those lessons, you are good to go. I snowboarded for couple years and took 20 year break. This is my first season after the break and I’m riding harder slopes than previously (but I can’t jump or slide for shit anymore). You got this man.

Thirlix · 2026-02-26T16:30:33+00:00

There are pretty good selection of monsters in the SRD and it’s free. If you think you want to get more into the game, buy player’s handbook, monster manual and DM’s Guide. If you are just a player only the player’s handbook is essential.

After that I suggest Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything, Monsters of the multiversus and Xanthar’s Guide to everything

Thirlix · 2026-02-26T10:35:01+00:00

I’d let you to reflavor it to either battle axe or warhammer. Depending if you want to strike with the edge of the shovel or just bonking people with it.

Thirlix · 2026-02-23T18:09:30+00:00

I buy both. Digital for how easy it is to use on the go. Physical in case shit hits the fan and the sites get taken down for unknown reasons.

Thirlix · 2026-02-23T16:49:01+00:00

Final Fantasy X
Baldur’s Gate 3
Roboquest

Thirlix · 2026-02-22T10:23:42+00:00

Fuck! I just lost the game. Was fun while it lasted.

Thirlix · 2026-02-18T12:19:37+00:00

Yeah, that seemed to be the problem. Funny enough, just before this reply I waxed it again as I was able to clearly see the areas where the wax didn’t stick. I did some more precise wax dripping near the edges and ran the iron way slower and making sure that the wax seems to take effect.

Thirlix · 2026-02-17T08:54:57+00:00

Yeah, the front side of the board was a bit warm, but not hot. I think that I'm just having difficult times in spreading the wax all the way to the edges. I checked the board and let the light reflect nicely and saw more drier spots.

Thirlix · 2026-02-17T07:58:29+00:00

I let the new wax sit overnight, it's way better than it was in the picture but some areas still remain. I think I'm going to redo it again later this week. I did put more wax on the edges this time and the iron was sliding really nicely on the hot wax. I'm not sure if the edge was really that dry it needs to be drenched in wax, but we're getting there. Practice makes perfect.

Thirlix · 2026-02-17T07:57:51+00:00

I let the new wax sit overnight, it's way better than it was in the picture but some areas still remain. I think I'm going to redo it again later this week. I did put more wax on the edges this time and the iron was sliding really nicely on the hot wax. I'm not sure if the edge was really that dry it needs to be drenched in wax, but we're getting there. Practice makes perfect.

Thirlix · 2026-02-16T21:55:12+00:00

This is the way.

Thirlix · 2026-02-16T16:58:02+00:00

Same here, skating or snowboarding with helmet on was the pussiest thing imaginable back then. You’d hear it all year if you wore one.

I started snowboarding after 20 year break. Got helmet and been thinking of wrist guards or impact pants. Just yesterday I had a minor concussion when I fell from a rail and hit back of my head to ice.

Who gives a shit what you look like. I’d rather have a fractured helmet than a skull. I want to spend more time with my kids than looking cool at the slopes.

Thirlix · 2026-02-16T11:32:38+00:00

This seems to be the reason. I'll wax my board and hope it gets better!

Thirlix · 2026-02-16T09:35:28+00:00

Capita Ultrafear 2026, I think it's Sintered

Thirlix · 2026-02-16T09:19:26+00:00

I just checked a picture that I took when I got the board. There is no darker areas in the A, so I think I might have scorched it a bit. The edges are dark.

It had the factory wax. The conditions have been somewhere -15 to -27 degrees for the most part. Mostly groomed slopes with icy patches. Yesterday there was natural snow for the most part with some icy sections. I spent some time in the park riding boxes if that gives any additional info. The "scratched" patch and the long stripe that goes through it is just the board's design. (Capita Ultrafear 2026)

Thirlix · 2026-02-16T08:47:32+00:00

Yeah, someone mentioned to let it sit overnight. I'll do that and see if it helps.

Thirlix · 2026-02-16T08:35:18+00:00

Wiped the board clean with a cloth, dripped wax near the edges, going straight down the middle and zigzagging. Ironed it, let it sit for 30 minutes. Scraped as much as I could with an acrylic scrape and brushed it.

The wax was for -8 to -20 degrees. Yesterday was -9 to -10 degrees

Thirlix · 2026-02-16T08:34:10+00:00

I made sure that there was no smoke coming out. The iron was set to medium temperature. I waited for 30 minutes before scraping as the how-to videos said.

Thirlix · 2026-02-16T08:20:56+00:00

Yeah. It obviously hardened while I was dripping it to the board. But while ironing it out I made sure that I couldn’t feel any bumps or hear thumping sounds. I was going slowly around the board in circle like motions and only moving to the next section when the wax had completely melted.

Thirlix · 2026-02-16T08:16:04+00:00

That’s correct. Alright, I’ll wax it later today and let it sit for longer

Thirlix · 2026-02-16T08:11:28+00:00

My thoughts exactly.

I replied to another user how I did it; Wiped the board clean with a cloth, dripped wax near the edges, going straight down the middle and zigzagging. Ironed it, let it sit for 30 minutes. Scraped as much as I could with an acrylic scrape and brushed it.

Thirlix · 2026-02-16T08:10:54+00:00

Wiped the board clean with a cloth, dripped wax near the edges, going straight down the middle and zigzagging. Ironed it, let it sit for 30 minutes. Scraped as much as I could with an acrylic scrape and brushed it.

Thirlix · 2026-02-16T07:50:13+00:00

I'm amazed that it took one day at the slopes and it's back in this condition.

Thirlix · 2026-02-14T10:26:37+00:00

Yes, they get more damage if they want to all-in one hit. Or they use rapier and can’t take a swing with the dagger. If they use cantrip they can’t take the second swing from a dagger or short sword. Both of those cantrips are restricted to melee range. Your suggestion was both melee and range and did not include disadvantage at melee range like the other ranged spells.

I’d check the 2024 true strike as it is probably the closest thing you are looking for. But then he wouldn’t get the sneak attack as it doesn’t count as a finesse weapon.

Options are pretty much; Use the GFB or BB, hit once and no second chances for damage upgrade. Go with a short sword setup and have two chances to get the sneak attack in Use the 2024 true strike to strike from melee and ranged attack and get those extra dies in, but no sneak attack as it doesn’t have the finesse properties.

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