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[RC] Borium on Shoes - Tina Rushing

I use borium (extra fine) on the rear toes in the summer.  We ride on a lot
of asphalt, but the real reason I use it is decomposed granite.  When DG is
hard and dry it is like walking on little ball bearings.  Steep downslopes
(we call them ride n' sliders) are most thrilling.  Going up is not a
problem.

Initially I used borium at 3 points on all four shoes, but I have found that
just the rear toes is sufficient.  Coarse borium (fine was too coarse) was
hard on my trailer mats, extra (ultra?) fine was better.

I haven't ridden the upper part of the Tevis trail but I have ridden some
rock-hopper trails in the rugged granite mountains near Strawberry and Dodge
Ridge.  My horse is nimble and confident on slick rock.

Most important: good farrier.  If mine retires I'll be lost.
Tina


----- Original Message -----
 From: beth glover
 To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
 Sent: Monday, July 21, 2003 10:20 AM
 Subject: [RC] Borium on shoes

... I was wondering if anyone had used Borium on their shoes before a rocky
ride like the Tevis? I was wondering if that would cause too much drag, and
be detrimental, or if it would be offset by the added grip when climbing
rocks... We do so much riding on hilly asphalt roads, that sometimes I
wonder if I would like a =
little Borium for my day to day riding also. Comments?

Beth




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