The Official my gear got stolen 10/11 thread

Originally posted by Ronburgundy absolute best type of lock?

Any lock is better than not having one, some guys like the Kryptonite ones as they look more heavy duty.

Pocket locks are not heavy duty, they are there to create a reason for a would be thief to move onto the next board which is unsecured.

Has anyone ever had their board stolen when it was locked up?

why steal the locked up board when there are 200 other non locked boards in site!

i have the krypto new york bike lock, would that work or is that way overkill? also how do you guys lock the board? on the bindings?

i had got a brand new buton board with bindings and in a bag and on the way up to boyne my board got stolen or flew out of the truck not sure put i was mad

Get a padlock and a chain. Leave it at the racks so you don't have to carry it

It is crazy that there is a whole thread about how boards got/get stolen... I just wish everyone on the mountain could be respectful of one another. This blows my mind.

Originally posted by jgoodwin I caught someone trying to steal my board. I saw him from the lodge window and when I went up to him he said he was just checking it out bcuz he liked it, then why the hell you jiggling my lock and pulling on the board.

Was it the Yukon or the Stunt?

Originally posted by jgoodwin I caught someone trying to steal my board. I saw him from the lodge window and when I went up to him he said he was just checking it out bcuz he liked it, then why the hell you jiggling my lock and pulling on the board.

This guy is just uh... Lie, steal what else. Such criminals man. This disgusts me. It's amazing how a little lock can deter people. I'd say next time record him.

Originally posted by Taurusdemon Originally posted by oddmut Originally posted by jgoodwin I caught someone trying to steal my board. I saw him from the lodge window and when I went up to him he said he was just checking it out bcuz he liked it, then why the hell you jiggling my lock and pulling on the board. This guy is just uh... Lie, steal what else. Such criminals man. This disgusts me. It's amazing how a little lock can deter people. I'd say next time record him.  or have a suprize waiting for him .. something kinda evil and sinister

haha or just give him a nice shot. it's cheaper than a lock lol

Originally posted by stevo05 Sorry if this has been posted already (I haven't found it though), but anyone use Ski Key? Despite it's name, it's apparently good for snowboards too. I'm contemplating buying this, since I have a coupon that is expiring soon.  http://www.skikey.com/ski-locks/

Ski areas need to put up some decent cameras around the equipment gardens. 

If you're going to carry it with you all day.  Something light/compact like this:

If you can lock it to a rack at the base all day (assuming you'll only ever leave your board on the same rack all day), a more heavy duty bike lock like this:


Personally I like combination locks so I don't have to worry about dropping a key on the mountain.  But some will argue that the combination space (especially the 1000 posibilities on the first lock above) isn't enough to stop a thief with enough time.  But really, the lock is just a deterrent to make a potential thief steal someone elses board instead.

Also try to find something long enough to lock up a couple boards at once.  Your buddies' will appreciate it.

Originally posted by heisenbise If you're going to carry it with you all day.  Something light/compact like this: If you can lock it to a rack at the base all day (assuming you'll only ever leave your board on the same rack all day), a more heavy duty bike lock like this: Personally I like combination locks so I don't have to worry about dropping a key on the mountain.  But some will argue that the combination space (especially the 1000 posibilities on the first lock above) isn't enough to stop a thief with enough time.  But really, the lock is just a deterrent to make a potential thief steal someone elses board instead. Also try to find something long enough to lock up a couple boards at once.  Your buddies' will appreciate it.

some dude was running around granite today screaming that someone jacked his board. not cool

theres another type of lock that relies on a bar built into the rack. that one you dont have to thread through your bindings

i have the same lock as stev05 the retractable good cord length able to store two boards and was a cheap buy $10 worth it

Originally posted by kleraudio how exactly do you lock your boards up? sorry , newb question...

wrap the cable around the board stand and through your heel cup of your bindings.

I lock my board even when no one is around, better to be safe than sorry.

Originally posted by woohoo123 such a hassle the check in boards just to go grab a snack or take a leak, but rather not have my baby in someone else's trunk

It is a hassle but it is so worth it. I moved and frequent a different place now and they have it set up nice enough to have check in right by the door and the longest I have ever waited is 3 minutes because they have a few people working. I think 3 minutes is worth not having someone walk away with several hundred dollars in a board and bindings. Someone did try to steal a board from us last year. Let's just say he had an uncomfortable confrontation about it

I love board checks. Usually around here you either pay or tip. Worth the few bucks to make sure while you eat your soup in a bread bowl your board isn't being taken.

I don't care where im at or what im doing at the hill I will not let my board out of my sight.

i dont bother with a lock cuz my boards a few years old so if it gets stolen tht would just be a sign to get a new one

Originally posted by peter8d9 Does anyone have recommendations for small locks that can lock at least two snowboards or a snowboard and skis?

bigger the better.  those small ones aren't really that good, especially the ones with wires.

You do not need a master lock on your board, just something locked on it and it would be too much time for anyone trying to steal your board. My lock is no bigger than a door knob with a pull out cord and it's a nice deterrent to a board thief unless he rides with a bolt cutter or something.