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02-08-2013, 12:02 PM
Thread: Lhasa Pow Stoke
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+1. Riding my 191 Lhasas on the Cirque Traverse...
+1. Riding my 191 Lhasas on the Cirque Traverse last weekend...scraping over rocks everywhere...was dreading turning them over and examining the bases at the end of the day. Nothing there other...
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11-06-2012, 12:40 PM
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Thx for correcting Jay P. I'm actually looking...
Thx for correcting Jay P. I'm actually looking seriously at these boot. 27.5 would be my shell size, but have to go to a shop to confirm.
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11-02-2012, 01:56 PM
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I'm with Al's point. Take the task seriously. ...
I'm with Al's point. Take the task seriously. Treat them with a little respect and try not to be a douchey sales guy. Some of them will be clueless and not care what you put them on. Others may...
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11-02-2012, 01:44 PM
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I read that there a 10mm increments between...
I read that there a 10mm increments between sizes. 27/27.5 shell should be 316.
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03-05-2012, 07:23 AM
Thread: Lhasa Pow Stoke
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These things are so sweet. I have the 191s and...
These things are so sweet. I have the 191s and rode them all last week at Jackson Hole as it dumped day after day. They are so incredibly versatile for resort POW skiing. They provide such nice...
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04-05-2011, 11:12 AM
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Heartbreaking. Reading it brought tears of...
Heartbreaking. Reading it brought tears of sadness for those lost and for your courage in the face of extreme adversity. I have zero backcountry experience and this reminds of what I don't...
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03-30-2011, 11:08 AM
Thread: San Pete Cty Utah avie death.
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Heartbreaking read. RIP.
Heartbreaking read. RIP.
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03-25-2011, 08:50 AM
Thread: Mammoth Powder Stoke.
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Wow. Surreal...creamy goodness! Damn I'm...
Wow. Surreal...creamy goodness! Damn I'm jealous stuck here on the least coast. Thanks for sharing..as much as it hurts...good to see someone getting the goods.
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03-23-2011, 01:53 PM
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Awesome stuff! Did a double take when I saw...
Awesome stuff! Did a double take when I saw Mammoth report 50 inches in 24 hrs! Headed there next month...looks like there will be snow left. Nicely done!
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03-18-2010, 09:21 PM
Thread: Review: 2008/09 Praxis Pow RX
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I think these skis rule. I have them in the 189....
I think these skis rule. I have them in the 189. Only after skiing them about 5 times have I really come to appreciate how versatile they are and how they destroy everything on the mtn except...
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08-24-2009, 08:19 PM
Thread: WTB: Mogul skis 175-180ish
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WTB: Mogul skis 175-180ish
I already searched and didn't see anything that looked recent. Does anyone have any decent bump skis that need a new home? Please advise.
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07-28-2009, 07:09 PM
Thread: Getting rid of mold in the basement.
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As was stated earlier you need to address the...
As was stated earlier you need to address the root causes of the mold...not merely the symptoms. If you can't waterproof the outside of your foundation you may have to put in a french drain system...
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06-16-2009, 01:38 PM
Thread: TR Mt Shasta 5-25-09 Cancer sucks
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Awesome tribute...really beautiful...very sorry...
Awesome tribute...really beautiful...very sorry about your loss.
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06-09-2009, 02:53 PM
Thread: Summer Skiing in N.America?
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I attended Momentum at Whistler (adult session)...
I attended Momentum at Whistler (adult session) and its definitely a lot of fun. The crew ranges from wannabe ski bums and people who have made other choices in life. All love skiing and just have...
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05-08-2009, 11:22 AM
Thread: praxis 08/09
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I agree with your comment, Commish. The back of...
I agree with your comment, Commish. The back of Keith's range is STILL forward of where I'd prefer to be. I've talked to some others here who have the 189 RXs like me and almost all of have gone...
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04-30-2009, 02:35 PM
Thread: WTB: Toddler Gear
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Good advice, all. I have an 18month old that's...
Good advice, all. I have an 18month old that's ready to tear it up next season. This is really helpful data. I just want to get him out there enjoying the snow and the outdoors and the adventure...
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04-22-2009, 10:16 AM
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This season: All mtn, bumps, no real fresh snow:...
This season:
All mtn, bumps, no real fresh snow: Volkl Bridge 185--love em
Some fresh: High Society Freeride 187--very happy with this ski as well
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04-16-2009, 07:49 PM
Thread: Lhasa Pow 186 vs 196 Review
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FKNA Splat! That is awesome. I will log onto...
FKNA Splat! That is awesome. I will log onto the site in the next day or two and put in my order.
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04-16-2009, 12:46 PM
Thread: Lhasa Pow 186 vs 196 Review
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X2 for pre-order on 191 Lhasa Pow! Count me in...
X2 for pre-order on 191 Lhasa Pow! Count me in if the the option is there!
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04-16-2009, 07:59 AM
Thread: Salomon Ghost Pre-Ski Review
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Very impressive! I think that took a total of 20...
Very impressive! I think that took a total of 20 seconds or so.
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04-15-2009, 07:58 AM
Thread: 09/10 Moments?
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Cool...prolly will be in UT this weekend but I...
Cool...prolly will be in UT this weekend but I definitely want to get on some of these! Thanks.
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04-14-2009, 09:35 AM
Thread: 185 Volkl Kuro - Inagural Voyage Review
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Guys...torn between the Kuro, Moment Comi and...
Guys...torn between the Kuro, Moment Comi and Lhasa POW. It seems to close to call and they all have lots of supporters. I could rule out Volkl by deciding to give my $ to a small, progressive...
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04-14-2009, 09:31 AM
Thread: 09/10 Moments?
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Nice review, Arty. Torn between the Lhasa POW...
Nice review, Arty. Torn between the Lhasa POW 196 and the Comi for next year. Any thoughts on differences other than the obvious--that the Comis are wider and are going to float a bit better? Its...
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04-14-2009, 09:26 AM
Thread: Lhasa Pow 186 vs 196 Review
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These skis sounds as if they might be the...
These skis sounds as if they might be the ultimate weapon. I'm torn between the Llasa Pows (196) and Moment Comis for my deep snow ski for next year. Comis are wider but the Lhasas may be the...
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04-09-2009, 08:50 PM
Thread: 185 Volkl Kuro - Inagural Voyage Review
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K...thanks Wiz. Definitely makes sense and,...
K...thanks Wiz. Definitely makes sense and, indeed, always about a series of tradeoffs and what one is looking for. It really does sound like a great ski. Probably wait for next year's version to...
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04-09-2009, 08:44 PM
Thread: Salomon Ghost Pre-Ski Review
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The lace up liner is what I was referring to. By...
The lace up liner is what I was referring to. By making the lace (or "leash" as I call it) longer, you'll be able to open the boot much wider and get your foot in easier. That's all I meant. It...
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04-09-2009, 05:48 AM
Thread: 185 Volkl Kuro - Inagural Voyage Review
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Good follow up. So this begs the question...do...
Good follow up. So this begs the question...do you want to this ski for a deep inbounds day (say 2 feet) when you'll be skiing fresh in the morning and chopped up in the PM? I am going to choose...
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04-09-2009, 05:45 AM
Thread: Salomon Ghost Pre-Ski Review
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I talked to the guys in my shop...Salomon...
I talked to the guys in my shop...Salomon apparently is getting a lot of feedback on the difficulty of getting them on and off. Next year's version will have a longer leash AND for those of us who...
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04-06-2009, 02:36 PM
Thread: 185 Volkl Kuro - Inagural Voyage Review
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Awesome..thx for that expanded point and its sort...
Awesome..thx for that expanded point and its sort of what I thought. I think chargeability is important and broader range of performance across soft snow is a good thing. You articulated that very...
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04-06-2009, 01:10 PM
Thread: 185 Volkl Kuro - Inagural Voyage Review
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Great review, BM...thanks for that. I'm really...
Great review, BM...thanks for that. I'm really trying to decide between the Kuros and the HellBents...can you describe a little bit more the difference. I know you said that you just couldn't...
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04-01-2009, 01:34 PM
Thread: Review: 186 Rossignol Ravyn (S6/Steeze)
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Ok...great stuff guys. P3...I think the S7...
Ok...great stuff guys. P3...I think the S7 really sounds great. Now...I'd really like to see how that compares to some of the other big rockered skis like the Hellbent, Kuro etc. I think what I'm...
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03-31-2009, 05:58 PM
Thread: Review: 186 Rossignol Ravyn (S6/Steeze)
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So true. I felt like I had to be backseat most...
So true. I felt like I had to be backseat most of the day to keep the tips up..it made the day a bit tougher than it needed to be. The standard mount is easily 5 or 6 cm forward of where my Gots...
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03-31-2009, 05:54 PM
Thread: 2010 Katanas - anybody skied them?
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I fondled a pair in the shop. The swallowtail...
I fondled a pair in the shop. The swallowtail channel and plastic piece is gone. If there was much rocker it was hard to notice....flat camber underneath. Beautiful looking ski and I'd like to get...
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03-31-2009, 07:30 AM
Thread: Review: 186 Rossignol Ravyn (S6/Steeze)
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Agree with your take, P3. I had these out...
Agree with your take, P3. I had these out yesterday in near, waist deep at the Bird. I liked the ski but the mount was way too forward (demo skis). I would move them way back as you suggest. ...
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03-28-2009, 06:21 PM
Thread: praxis 08/09
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FunkenD...I'm thinking about going back to 104.5...
FunkenD...I'm thinking about going back to 104.5 or 105...what do you think? Too aggressive? In order to justify the re-mount, I've got to go at least 2 cm back...might as well go 3 cm is my...
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03-28-2009, 07:42 AM
Thread: praxis 08/09
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I'm going to move my bindings on my 189 RXs back....
I'm going to move my bindings on my 189 RXs back. They are currently at 102. I'm getting tip dive and its driving me nuts. If I compare them my 183 Gots...I feel like I never get much tip dive...
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03-28-2009, 06:53 AM
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RIP, Shane. To have moved and inspired others...
RIP, Shane. To have moved and inspired others the way you have--and will continue to do--is IMHO the ultimate measure of a person and their life. To do all of that in only 39 years speaks to who...
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03-23-2009, 10:06 AM
Thread: 17 dead in plane crash in Montana
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So sorry for everyone involved. Vibes...
So sorry for everyone involved. Vibes...
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03-16-2009, 12:35 PM
Thread: Salomon Ghost Pre-Ski Review
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Good points and good tip XtrPickels about putting...
Good points and good tip XtrPickels about putting on the liner and then slipping that into the boot. I may try that. I had an easier time yesterday morning inside where it was warm. I have to pry...
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03-14-2009, 08:46 PM
Thread: Salomon Ghost Pre-Ski Review
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Picked these up and rode in these for the first...
Picked these up and rode in these for the first time the last two days. Sweet, buttery flex that I really, really like. The fit is incredible and I think they may be the best boots I've ever...
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03-12-2009, 11:43 AM
Thread: Lange vs Solly fit
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Cool. Your tech sheet of FT vice Kryptons was...
Cool. Your tech sheet of FT vice Kryptons was awesome. Thx for sharing. Agree with your take on the Ghost's flex Sillygoat...it is something sweet. I think I'll use both booths for awhile...never...
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03-12-2009, 10:25 AM
Thread: Lange vs Solly fit
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That's a helpful layout, Mtn. Lion. I own and...
That's a helpful layout, Mtn. Lion. I own and ski in both the Freeride 110s (last seasons and I believe they are discontinued) and this seasons Solly Ghost. They both fit me perfectly. I picked up...
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03-11-2009, 08:05 AM
Thread: Review: Praxis RX 189 with tip rocker
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Ok...so pinged Keith on this. He does prefer a...
Ok...so pinged Keith on this. He does prefer a more forward mount (100) but uses the ski for his all purpose--all mtn ski. He did suggest that it could go back to 104 or 105 if it was going to the...
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03-10-2009, 02:28 PM
Thread: Review: Praxis RX 189 with tip rocker
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Nice review, Adrenalated. I've got the 189 RX...
Nice review, Adrenalated.
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02-05-2009, 03:05 PM
Thread: praxis 08/09
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Fair points, Raps. I forgot he had offered that....
Fair points, Raps. I forgot he had offered that. Obviously, voting with your feet is definitely a legit way to respond. He definitely has some supply chain issues and I don't know enough about the...
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02-05-2009, 01:06 PM
Thread: praxis 08/09
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I'm one of the customers who actually got his...
I'm one of the customers who actually got his product (albeit a bit late)..I think i got mine in December. They are kick ass skis. I also feel for those who are out the cash and have no product...I...
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01-17-2009, 12:03 PM
Thread: Liberty Hazmat
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Thx, guys. I'm not feeling great about buying...
Thx, guys. I'm not feeling great about buying these sight unseen. I think I may go in another direction...maybe the 185 Volkl Bridge.
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01-17-2009, 11:59 AM
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Nomadpat, I will try to measure for you and...
Nomadpat,
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01-17-2009, 02:16 AM
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Hmm.....thanks for that input, Sandflea. ...
Hmm.....thanks for that input, Sandflea. Methinks I might remount at 103 instead of the current 102 that they're at. I hate to second-guess Keith but they do feel a bit forward. I cringe at the...
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01-16-2009, 08:09 AM
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Good review, Butterscotch. Interesting that they...
Good review, Butterscotch. Interesting that they have the same amount of tip as the 183 Gots (which I also have)...but obviously they have much more tail no? You really have me thinking based on...
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