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    PM'ed on the Arcteryx.

    PM'ed on the Arcteryx.
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    Get a formal base grind and it will likely fix...

    Get a formal base grind and it will likely fix the issue - the only ON3P ski I've ever been on that I couldn't ski intuitively from the get go, same scary as @#$# experience, esp on runouts,...
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    I have the Jeffrey 116s and have always loved...

    I have the Jeffrey 116s and have always loved them. I also have the 96s and I'm surprised at how they can hand slush but, admittedly, if I were you I'd probably stick to the 102-118 rotation because...
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    If wine has taught us anything, it's that skis...

    If wine has taught us anything, it's that skis get more expensive as they age.
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    My favorite part is that shipping isn't free.

    My favorite part is that shipping isn't free.
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    I think that they ski like a conventional 184 ski...

    I think that they ski like a conventional 184 ski rather than long. For comparison, my BGs are 184 and my Jeffrey 116s are 181, and I ski enough bumps and trees that I prefer maneuverability over...
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    Admittedly, I feel like on my BGs I can make...

    Admittedly, I feel like on my BGs I can make absolutely any turn shape I want in deep stuff, but what I like about the Jeffrey's is that you can slarve them at will but they do have backbone unlike...
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    I still have old school Jeffrey 116s and they're...

    I still have old school Jeffrey 116s and they're pretty dialed. Absolutely great in deep and still do well on anything but icy groomers, including our east coast version of "soft groomers". Also...
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    I own the M5 and take the Wren 102 Ti's the vast...

    I own the M5 and take the Wren 102 Ti's the vast majority of the time. I ski out east, so they're easily a daily driver out west. What I find is that when it's truly hard ice after a refreeze and...
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    I find the Wren 102 Ti's to be a great low tide...

    I find the Wren 102 Ti's to be a great low tide ski that can still handle some manky snow incredibly well. The beauty is that they charge but the rocker makes even tight bumps easy because it's not...
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    Thanks, everyone - given the feedback I'm going...

    Thanks, everyone - given the feedback I'm going to mount on the line. Scott and crew tend to put a lot of thought into where to recommend the mount and I've loved my J108 181s on the line.
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    Thanks, EWG! I'm 6'2", 175 - I ski the 184 Wren...

    Thanks, EWG! I'm 6'2", 175 - I ski the 184 Wren 102 Ti and find it super easy and intuitive. I do like the upright stance of the Jeffrey 110 and easily released tail in soft stuff, but just curious...
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    Anyone ever mounted a Jeffrey a bit back from the...

    Anyone ever mounted a Jeffrey a bit back from the recommended line? I love the Wren 102ti for east coast hardpack and manmade snow, but love the looseness of the Jeffries in anything soft and trips...
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    I ski mine on the recommended lines and love them.

    I ski mine on the recommended lines and love them.
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    I admittedly ski out east, but use the 184 102ti...

    I admittedly ski out east, but use the 184 102ti as my daily driver - love it's versatility on hardpack in all turn shapes and it's not at all demanding in the bumps or trees, can hold a carve except...
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    Any difference between the 116s and 118s? I love...

    Any difference between the 116s and 118s? I love my 116s, similarly have never been on the 118s.
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    I wish the Wren got more traction on the east...

    I wish the Wren got more traction on the east coast. I love my Jeffrey 108s out west with its loose tail, especially in deep snow or steep technical terrain, and the bamboo core gives it enough...
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    It's not only which color holds up best but also...

    It's not only which color holds up best but also which will look good when beat up - a vote for silver but also dark gray which in my opinion tends to look better as the SUV gets larger.

    But...
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    I want to pretend that I'm so aloof and so "core"...

    I want to pretend that I'm so aloof and so "core" that I don't care what my topsheets look like.....
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    The BGs make you feel invincible on 3D snow, but...

    The BGs make you feel invincible on 3D snow, but I have the J116s and they're just a friggin' Swiss army knife - they slay powder but are still entirely enjoyable on groomers where the BGs start...
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    F### it....I don't see a single pair of ON3Ps in...

    F### it....I don't see a single pair of ON3Ps in the entire store.......
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    Scott was super responsive when I had this issue,...

    Scott was super responsive when I had this issue, offered to have me ship the skis back (they'd pay) and have them redo retune it but just did a base grind and re-edging at a local shop. Fixed the...
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    Depends on what you mean by low tide. I've skied...

    Depends on what you mean by low tide. I've skied them and if it's at all soft they're fantastic but when patches get truly hard then I find myself reaching for my Wren 102ti. The Wren's just holds...
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    Had this exact issue a couple years ago, a 1/1...

    Had this exact issue a couple years ago, a 1/1 tune completely cured it and amazing skis.
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    I love them in bumps. Even though they're...

    I love them in bumps. Even though they're stiffened by the Ti, the rocker makes it really easy to hit a bump head on without feeling harsh. I also find them super easy to disengage the tail. ...
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    You will not regret the Wren 102 Ti's. I kept...

    You will not regret the Wren 102 Ti's. I kept reaching for them all season (except powder when the old school BGs came out).
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    FYI in case you haven't tried it on, the Vantage runs small. I'm a large in Smith helmets such as the Variance but XL in the Vantage which has an excellent venting system but a slightly different...
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    My primary ski out east now...LOVE this ski and...

    My primary ski out east now...LOVE this ski and do not understand how they are not raved about more often on this forum. So easy to ski, while not a Jeffrey the tails are still very easy to release,...
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    Not quite the comparison you were looking for,...

    Not quite the comparison you were looking for, but I have the Wren 102ti in a 184 and a Mantra M5 in 177 (as per Blister review I blindly went 177 in lieu of 184). The mantra has much less tip...
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    Posted this a few weeks ago: Someone alluded...

    Posted this a few weeks ago:

    Someone alluded to this recently, but I agree that the Wrens don't get enough love in this thread anymore. Skied the Wren 102 Ti for a number of days in a row out east...
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    I also have the WC 184 and love the longer...

    I also have the WC 184 and love the longer radius, haven't had a problem with the shorter radius on the Mantra. Check out the blister review - I usually buy skis in the mid 180s but trusted Blister...
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    Someone alluded to this recently, but I agree...

    Someone alluded to this recently, but I agree that the Wrens don't get enough love in this thread anymore. Skied the Wren 102 Ti for a number of days in a row out east and they are a fantastic ski...
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    Completely derailing this into Techtalk - apropos...

    Completely derailing this into Techtalk - apropos DryGuy, does heated air affect boot longevity? I've had a Chinook one for well over a decade that still works and uses ambient air. It needs to be...
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    Nature of the beast. I ski out East and there...

    Nature of the beast. I ski out East and there are better skis for true hardpack/icy conditions than ON3P, but the second the snow gets at all softer or if you reach a run with even a bit of manmade...
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    Quick binding question on the Wren 102ti. Trialed...

    Quick binding question on the Wren 102ti. Trialed a P15 95mm brake on them and it seems too narrow, rubs agains the sides and edge at the mount point. Have an STH2 100mm that seem to fit fine and...
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    Agree with the Eeros mesh - was in the exact same...

    Agree with the Eeros mesh - was in the exact same situation as you where the WiFi signal wouldn't extend and it worked great and was very easy to set up. Google has a very good mesh network, too,...
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    Just get the WD116s a base grind and 1/1 tune. I...

    Just get the WD116s a base grind and 1/1 tune. I had the exact same issue with my WD96s from that year, which I never had with a prior ON3P ski. Iggy offered to have me mail them back but just took...
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    Beautiful top sheet. It bears mentioning,...

    Beautiful top sheet. It bears mentioning, however, that flamingos are not native to Hawaii. They inhabit the Caribbean, Central, and South America in addition to Africa. Where is the quality...
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    It's funny that you mention this. I've looked it...

    It's funny that you mention this. I've looked it up and it matters if you look take into account infant mortality or not. If you take average life span of all people, it comes to about 30 years...
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    A lot of wisdom in this post, also a lot of...

    A lot of wisdom in this post, also a lot of approaches that worked for some people but have less support in the literature.

    From an anatomic point of view, you have wear and tear to your knee...
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    Just to add information, the choices are the...

    Just to add information, the choices are the traditional open vs. mini-open through about a half inch incision - true percutaneous was tried and has a high rate of nerve injury (sural nerve). Not...
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    Moving slightly away from the "core" TGR crowd, I...

    Moving slightly away from the "core" TGR crowd, I ski the BG 184s and find them super easy to ski despite weighing significantly less. They flip on a dime and still charge in anything soft. At your...
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    That carpet really tied the room together.....

    Good luck with sale.
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    Thanks everyone. Will probably have fluid film...

    Thanks everyone. Will probably have fluid film applied - seems some people have had good experiences.

    Yes, the Tacoma frame was recalled but post-dated your model 4Runner. At the time, I remember...
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    School me on undercoating

    Had my 18-year-old 4Runner rust out on me with a big hole in the passenger-side frame, took it to multiple garages and all concurred. I realize it was a frame model recalled on the same year's...
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    Prior posts on TGR have converted me to Outdoor...

    Prior posts on TGR have converted me to Outdoor Master. I've had some good luck with their goggles and they fit well under a Smith helmet, ironically. My brother in law spent waaay more on a Smith...
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    I have 115s on my Woodsman 108s and fit quite...

    I have 115s on my Woodsman 108s and fit quite well.
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    MIPS less comfortable?

    Tried a new helmet on, my old one doesn't have MIPS but I figured I may as well have this in a new one (admittedly the utility of the technology is still up for debate). Has anyone noticed that MIPS...
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    I have the Woodsman 96s, just tried the 108s for...

    I have the Woodsman 96s, just tried the 108s for the first time on a mix of ice/man made mank/an inch of new snow. Was shocked at how well the 108s could still hold an edge, felt invincible on...
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