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11-21-2016, 02:43 PM
Thread: Volkl Confession
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I was fortunate enough to get a few runs on a...
I was fortunate enough to get a few runs on a pair last March. 193 cm. Mid day leftover crud/pow on a warm day.
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10-19-2016, 10:28 AM
Thread: Ski like the 2011 Sickle
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I agree on touring, didn't strike me as that was...
I agree on touring, didn't strike me as that was the market. Sled, cat, Heli, or sidecountry.
Or dare I say it, lift access.
Looked fun, looking forward to skiing it.
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10-19-2016, 09:02 AM
Thread: Ski like the 2011 Sickle
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Back ops are coming. I heard limited #s 185cm. ...
Back ops are coming. I heard limited #s 185cm.
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08-31-2016, 09:00 AM
Thread: 2016-2017 Gear Thread
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Pretty sure they have the same guts as the...
Pretty sure they have the same guts as the previous model.
They are making it in 93 underfoot as well.
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02-25-2016, 03:16 PM
Thread: Post my police report, I need dat
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Great pic from West Ridge Copper Bowl. Was that...
Great pic from West Ridge Copper Bowl.
Was that the day they got it to go big with the step down slide?
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02-10-2016, 09:23 AM
Thread: 2016 Lange XT Freetour
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People I've spoken with that have skied the Lange...
People I've spoken with that have skied the Lange Freetour liked it, haven't toured in it, but said it was an alpine boot you could tour in... Lange fit, lighter than the current XT, dynafit built...
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01-25-2016, 09:16 AM
Thread: best phone set up for riding
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+1 for chips. Bluetooth, I got them for my wife...
+1 for chips. Bluetooth, I got them for my wife and she loves them, I'm running the Outdoor tech adapt on my POC because it doesn't have zippered ear pads works too.
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09-25-2015, 04:41 PM
Thread: Ski for a 6'8 guy
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The big Shiro is a strong ski, I've skied it, I'm...
The big Shiro is a strong ski, I've skied it, I'm 6'3 205 not as big as the OP, but I remember thinking,"this would be a great ski for big dudes". There have been a lot of mentions of the Nordica...
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09-06-2015, 09:46 AM
Thread: Park City area bootwork
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Park City area bootwork
It's that time of year, thinking about the season.
This is just a heads up, Park City Boot Room.
Matt Schiller is doing his own gig, he's got skills and experience. He's good.
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08-09-2015, 11:46 PM
Thread: Painting - primer question
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Skidog has some sound advice, the one thing that...
Skidog has some sound advice, the one thing that wasn't mentioned anywhere from the OP or the others is what finish was on the walls before you started this project if there was any type of gloss...
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05-16-2015, 09:55 AM
Thread: NOLS anyone?
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Just read this thread from it's 2009 beginnings. ...
Just read this thread from it's 2009 beginnings.
Tuckerman is obviously trying to find the correct path for his kid and looking to a potential outdoor solution. Good for you, it can be a life... -
03-22-2015, 05:45 PM
Thread: 2015-2016 Gear Rumors
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Nordica Enforcer was good too in both 185 and big...
Nordica Enforcer was good too in both 185 and big kid size 195ish I think.
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03-22-2015, 05:11 PM
Thread: 2015-2016 Gear Rumors
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Monster 108 skis well, completely different...
Monster 108 skis well, completely different animal from the Soul 7. Q Lab rips too, skied in both the 184 and 190. The shorter one was much more user friendly, the longer needed some room to run. The...
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02-11-2015, 12:13 PM
Thread: poles ? - Carbon fiber vs aluminum
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+1 on Scott World Cup
+1 on Scott World Cup
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02-08-2015, 05:13 PM
Thread: Recommend me some ipod speakers
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Audio engine A2 powered speakers. $250 desktop...
Audio engine A2 powered speakers. $250 desktop sized. Might be more than you want to spend, will put any of those docking or all in one things to shame. Direct plug in. Audio quality is superb. Worth...
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01-04-2015, 08:45 AM
Thread: Best shop in Summit county?
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I've skied some stuff venture tuned as well, nice...
I've skied some stuff venture tuned as well, nice work.
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01-01-2015, 10:17 PM
Thread: Best shop in Summit county?
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Precision ski or podium. Both in Frisco.
Precision ski or podium. Both in Frisco.
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11-18-2014, 10:03 AM
Thread: 100mm Waist Skis
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Timberridge- I agree wholeheartedly that people...
Timberridge- I agree wholeheartedly that people get hung up on waist width and to a certain degree, length. The last 20 years of ski design has seen the industry transition from relatively straight...
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11-17-2014, 08:07 PM
Thread: 100mm Waist Skis
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Timberridge, I wasn't aware you were looking...
Timberridge, I wasn't aware you were looking specifically for that waist width. I don't know your history, I'm a former EC kid, I was just there for 5 weeks. From your next post it sounds like you...
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11-17-2014, 02:56 PM
Thread: 100mm Waist Skis
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Timberridge, if you haven't considered the...
Timberridge, if you haven't considered the Blizzard Brahma, it would be great on the EC, plenty of power and still good in the soft stuff.
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11-17-2014, 02:45 PM
Thread: 100mm Waist Skis
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I've skied both the new Mantra and the E100. They...
I've skied both the new Mantra and the E100. They are both great. Picture driving a powerful luxury sports sedan, BMW M5,
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11-16-2014, 09:47 AM
Thread: Wide goggles?
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POC Cornea
POC Cornea
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11-15-2014, 04:14 PM
Thread: 100mm Waist Skis
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Rossignol Experience 100, skied the 98 for years...
Rossignol Experience 100, skied the 98 for years as a daily driver, didn't think they could make it better. Well, the changed rocker and tip profile make it a bit more forgiving without a loss of...
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05-06-2014, 08:40 AM
Thread: Boston
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Boston is great, has it's challenges, but great....
Boston is great, has it's challenges, but great. Lots of youngish people, cold and grey in the winter, but killer in the Spring and fall. sounds like you've got a hook on the Cape for Summer. ...
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02-25-2014, 11:22 PM
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Outdoor Technology Adapt. Google it. Designed for...
Outdoor Technology Adapt. Google it. Designed for this, been using it all winter. Works great, easy, cheap, if you can find one, sold out most everywhere. Enjoy!
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02-17-2014, 03:00 AM
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Skis great, as strong as the E98 on the groomers,...
Skis great, as strong as the E98 on the groomers, but a bit more forgiving in the chop due to the redesigned tip and rocker profile.
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01-29-2014, 04:26 PM
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Old Blue and Shredgnar, I know I'm opening the...
Old Blue and Shredgnar, I know I'm opening the door here, but here we go...
Let's support a guy who has chosen to make the choice to ski for a living and help others in the mountains.
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01-28-2014, 05:39 PM
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+1 for Vallone. Solid cat.
+1 for Vallone. Solid cat.
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01-28-2014, 04:31 PM
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Word on the street was that a lot of the European...
Word on the street was that a lot of the European federations didn't want their athletes competing right before the Olympics.
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01-06-2014, 09:02 AM
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Bump for a good cause. These girls have a...
Bump for a good cause. These girls have a kickstarter going, get after it, we all like skiing with chicks that rip. Let's support ' em.
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12-05-2013, 06:22 PM
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Rocker bounce, tip flap, whatever you chose to...
Rocker bounce, tip flap, whatever you chose to call it...
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11-07-2013, 08:36 AM
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Those things rip. Wish I was looking for a new...
Those things rip. Wish I was looking for a new car. Fast, fun plenty of cargo space.
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11-04-2013, 09:29 AM
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Bump for a good deal.
Bump for a good deal.
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10-30-2013, 09:58 AM
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I'm going to miss it in Portsmouth by 2 days, but...
I'm going to miss it in Portsmouth by 2 days, but I forwarded it to a big group of guys that ride in the Seacoast. Good Luck.
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10-23-2013, 04:02 PM
Thread: Feeler WTB: Pow ski for the wife
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My wife might be getting rid of a pair of those,...
My wife might be getting rid of a pair of those, maybe even with the same bsl. I'm traveling, won't know till Nov 10. If you haven't found something pm me. Good luck.
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10-19-2013, 05:12 PM
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Rev, That's scary shit. My wife went through...
Rev,
That's scary shit. My wife went through that game about 6 or 7 years ago. Leg pain, thought she'd pulled a muscle in a ski crash.
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10-13-2013, 06:51 AM
Thread: portable mini-speakers
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I've got a turtleshell and it's great. Not as...
I've got a turtleshell and it's great. Not as loud as the jambox, but it's durable, good batt life and water resistant. Outdoor technologies is making some good stuff, their Adapt gizmo to make your...
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10-10-2013, 06:21 AM
Thread: Rossignol
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The 180 Exp 98 has plenty of life and when I said...
The 180 Exp 98 has plenty of life and when I said earlier not great in deep, I meant deep. Skis great in 6". The 180 should be fine.especially for work. This is a performance ski, it's laid up...
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10-09-2013, 08:06 PM
Thread: Rossignol
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River, I'll agree with JFE on the size and...
River, I'll agree with JFE on the size and temperament of the Soul 7 and Exp 98. I've got a lot of days on multiple pairs of Exp 98' daily driver. The 98 will rock everywhere, except deep and bumps....
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10-05-2013, 11:43 PM
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Ranger. I think so few people have actually...
Ranger.
I think so few people have actually skied that boot, no one gets it's potential. I bet if you can sit on it, you'll get your price by Christmas. Good Luck. People are really brand loyal... -
10-01-2013, 03:20 PM
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FYI, I run an aftermarket Booster strap on mine...
FYI, I run an aftermarket Booster strap on mine for a little extra "Oomph", I forgot to mention it because I do on all my boots. Long lower leg/high calf kind of necessitate it.
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10-01-2013, 09:50 AM
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Oh yea, optional rocketed sole kit can be...
Oh yea, optional rocketed sole kit can be purchased.
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10-01-2013, 09:49 AM
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Whole new boot. Not a rebranded Lange. Skis well,...
Whole new boot. Not a rebranded Lange. Skis well, but is not a pure AT boot. That being said, skis stronger than the Lange in ski mode. 100mm last. Fits well out of the box, good stock liner,...
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08-11-2013, 10:29 PM
Thread: Bootfitters Snowmass
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Eric Ward, goes by Mosh. His biz is the foot...
Eric Ward, goes by Mosh. His biz is the foot foundation. Works out of one of the shops Aspen Sports rings a bell. Meticulous and passionate about it... Highly recommended. Ask around Snowmass or...
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04-16-2013, 08:10 AM
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136574 From a local NH artist Dan Blakeslee
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From a local NH artist Dan Blakeslee -
04-15-2013, 03:03 PM
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Scary shit. Had friends half a block away. ...
Scary shit. Had friends half a block away. Stand strong Boston.
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04-12-2013, 10:23 PM
Thread: you may not have known craig
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Sorry for your loss, I didn't know him, but if...
Sorry for your loss, I didn't know him, but if that's what he did for a living he helped/ saved many. I'll raise a glass to him and those left behind.
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04-06-2013, 03:13 PM
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I've skied both... 2014 is noticeably lighter,...
I've skied both...
2014 is noticeably lighter, the weight has been lessened from the tip and tail. They are quicker feeling than the 2013. The 2013 is a great ski, feels a bit more of a... -
03-12-2013, 09:26 PM
Thread: Honoring Herbert Schneider
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Affordable skiing for children. The whole...
Affordable skiing for children. The whole industry needs to take a page or ten out of that book and I'm not even a parent.
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03-01-2013, 08:35 AM
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Free bump for some good packs. I've already got...
Free bump for some good packs. I've already got the freerider 26 or I'd jump on it.
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