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01-05-2021, 04:59 PM
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:D Clearly, the Blizzard Bodacious in 2021 is...
:D Clearly, the Blizzard Bodacious in 2021 is jealous of the original Black Ops, if one believes the topsheets. I believe that it "blows through crud with a passion" as one reviewer writes. Alas,...
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01-05-2021, 12:24 AM
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Black Ops 118 mount for the PNW's infamous Cascade concrete
Looking for opinions from maggots who may be skiing the Black Ops 118 in super heavy snow. (I got them for what people in the PNW calls "pow," that's so heavy it throws my Pescados around.) Where do...
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12-19-2019, 10:16 AM
Thread: Removing/reinstalling Xenic 10 brakes
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The main reason to get the Fritschi leashes (or...
The main reason to get the Fritschi leashes (or maybe the Dynafit which also seems to come with an extra loop, if it's not too thick) is the loop, though as you say they are many options, from DIY to...
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12-18-2019, 11:14 PM
Thread: Removing/reinstalling Xenic 10 brakes
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I'll be testing that soon. Now, I also want to...
I'll be testing that soon.
Now, I also want to put leashes on (for those other times), and it looks like from the manual that one needs to install a wire loop under the toe piece... So I'll have... -
11-23-2019, 06:28 AM
Thread: Removing/reinstalling Xenic 10 brakes
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Removing/reinstalling Xenic 10 brakes
So I found Fritchi's video on how to install the brakes on an unmounted binding (no tools), and I am wondering... How easy is it to remove them and put them back with the binding mounted? I am buying...
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11-23-2019, 04:56 AM
Thread: Snow in the PNW 2019-20
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Yeah it's going to be boring and crowded. Ugh....
Yeah it's going to be boring and crowded. Ugh. Last like year I guess...
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11-22-2019, 09:31 PM
Thread: Snow in the PNW 2019-20
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So how bad is Whistler right now? Joining friends...
So how bad is Whistler right now? Joining friends for US Thanksgiving and the cams look pretty depressing. Not even sure they are making much snow?
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11-22-2019, 06:35 AM
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Would an 85 fit a Mythic 97 or should I do 95? A...
Would an 85 fit a Mythic 97 or should I do 95? A retailer told me to do 105... What about the crampons?
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11-22-2019, 05:28 AM
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I'll use leashes in the backcountry but want...
I'll use leashes in the backcountry but want brakes when I travel and the ski may end up being used in resort. Speaking of leashes, do you need to do your own rigging so your skis will not stay as...
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11-22-2019, 05:09 AM
Thread: Skins for Line Pescados
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I think if I order the M size (165-180 cm), given...
I think if I order the M size (165-180 cm), given that everybody has measured the notch at 166, I should get the longest coverage I can get to the notch. The worst case is if it's a bit too long...
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11-22-2019, 04:42 AM
Thread: Skins for Line Pescados
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I think if I order the M size (165-180 cm), given...
I think if I order the M size (165-180 cm), given that everybody has measured the notch at 166, I should get the longest coverage I can get to the notch. The worst case is if it's a bit too long...
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11-21-2019, 08:05 PM
Thread: Skins for Line Pescados
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It is beautiful, so much that I actually chose to...
It is beautiful, so much that I actually chose to buy it for slightly more money than I could have had the following year's (the one with the PNW-inspired design). I can't wait to ski it.
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11-21-2019, 03:02 AM
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Oh, also... I am getting those for some Dynastar...
Oh, also... I am getting those for some Dynastar Mythic 97. Can I get away with 95 mm brakes/crampons? I called a French shop and they say I should go 105 mm with the brakes. Those don't bend well?...
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11-21-2019, 02:49 AM
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Catching up on this thread... Xenic coming to me...
Catching up on this thread... Xenic coming to me form my Mythics. Is the ramp bad, and is that why people are shimming the binding?
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11-21-2019, 02:34 AM
Thread: Skins for Line Pescados
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Will say hi! Found skin length and makeup info...
Will say hi!
Found skin length and makeup info in the Pomoca catalog. So it does look like Jongle's skins are indeed a size S (155-170 cm) since they stop short of the 166 cm notch. I like to live... -
11-21-2019, 01:49 AM
Thread: Skins for Line Pescados
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Darn... I am in Japan right now (Tokyo). Nearly...
Darn... I am in Japan right now (Tokyo). Nearly was going to stay a few more days to try early season around here (Hakuba probably, it's close) but have a non refundable booking in Whistler... which...
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11-21-2019, 01:42 AM
Thread: 98mm last Touring Boot recommendations
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The Hawx Ultra 130 XTD is a pretty sweet boot,...
The Hawx Ultra 130 XTD is a pretty sweet boot, especially the updated one this year with their smartly designed buckles.
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11-20-2019, 11:27 PM
Thread: Skins for Line Pescados
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Cool, that's what I was thinking. And re:...
Cool, that's what I was thinking. And re: galibier_numero_un's comment, if I had wanted to cover the swallow tail (which is silly... I was away from the skis and I see in the pics how little there is...
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11-20-2019, 11:24 PM
Thread: Skins for Line Pescados
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What's the difference here that would matter?
What's the difference here that would matter?
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11-19-2019, 11:45 AM
Thread: Skins for Line Pescados
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Skins for Line Pescados
I'm looking at getting some Pomoca skins for my Pescados (probably the Free Pro unless sizing doesn't work).
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01-26-2017, 09:25 PM
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*BUMP* for this coming season... I found an $8...
*BUMP* for this coming season... I found an $8 subscription last year but forgot to note where, so am looking again.
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01-22-2017, 07:42 PM
Thread: Binding Mount Paper Templates
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Sticky: I have a small suggestion for the templates. If...
I have a small suggestion for the templates. If the scales on each half templates had numbers facing each other (e.g. left for the top, but right for the bottom) it would be super easy to assemble...
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01-09-2017, 10:45 AM
Thread: Favorite Yakima/Thule ski box?
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Pics in this folder...
Pics in this folder.
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01-08-2017, 05:38 PM
Thread: Favorite Yakima/Thule ski box?
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I will when I get into a lit garage tomorrow...
I will when I get into a lit garage tomorrow morning. Basically, on the right side (prior damage), the box got crushed by the edge, close to the opening gas cartridge (which, being strong, would push...
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01-08-2017, 05:02 PM
Thread: Favorite Yakima/Thule ski box?
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Favorite Yakima/Thule ski box?
It's been really windy here in Washington. So windy that, while traveling at a reasonable 70 mph on I-90 in very gusty winds, my Packline fiberglass box folded up. Sure, it had been previously...
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01-06-2017, 09:19 PM
Thread: International Shipping
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Air shipping from Europe is much faster than UPS...
Air shipping from Europe is much faster than UPS ground across the US. You'll be fine.
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01-06-2017, 04:32 AM
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I am hoping they work, as I have some Dissent Pro...
I am hoping they work, as I have some Dissent Pro Tour and some Dissent Hybrid on their way to me. The Hybrid will probably be too thick in my alpine boots but may be nice for touring (ironically,...
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12-16-2016, 10:01 PM
Thread: Tyrolia brakes for EVO binding?
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Tyrolia brakes for EVO binding?
Looking to get a Tyrolia freeflex EVO 14 for a 107 mm ski. The binging comes with 85 mm brakes. Brakes can be ordered, but which ones? They have SL, Power Brake2 FR Pro, Power Brake2 Race Pro, Power...
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12-11-2016, 11:57 PM
Thread: Lenz Heated Socks?
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Which ones? Sidas Pro? What temperatures outside...
Which ones? Sidas Pro? What temperatures outside and how long is the day? They mention 4/6/8 hours at most on high/med/low heat.
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12-11-2016, 08:31 PM
Thread: Sidas Pro vs Therm-ic (1600?)
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Socks won't work. I ski with totally not...
Socks won't work. I ski with totally not cushioned socks. Like you can nearly see through them. As I said, until I get bigger boots (not soon): no room in my boot.
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12-10-2016, 12:07 PM
Thread: Sidas Pro vs Therm-ic (1600?)
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Sidas Pro vs Therm-ic (1600?)
Hey Maggots with cold feet no more... I'm going to get some insole heaters this year. I was all set to buy the Sidas Pro, but their manuals are pretty much lacking in info: no battery capacity...
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01-29-2016, 02:29 AM
Thread: Intuition liners
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Thanks XXX-er. I called and after talking about...
Thanks XXX-er. I called and after talking about my boots they said the HD Race I had should work just fine, and that if not they would take care of me. It does not... Spent two hours with a...
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01-29-2016, 12:01 AM
Thread: A-basin or Keystone for couple hours?
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A-basin or Keystone for couple hours?
I will check out the zoo at SIA tomorrow morning then head to Frisco. Where should I ski on my way up, between A-basin and Keystone. Thinking A-basin will remind me of my home Alpental.
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01-23-2016, 09:05 AM
Thread: Intuition liners
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So how does one contact Crystal? Phone and email?...
So how does one contact Crystal? Phone and email? Weekend? I filled their online fit form and am still waiting for an answer... So I finally ordered something for my trip and I am not sure I want to...
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01-23-2016, 12:35 AM
Thread: Intuition liners
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So... On the advice of my local bootfitter I...
So... On the advice of my local bootfitter I ordered some HD Race liners. These will go into a pair of extremely snug (a pencil width of space in shell fit) Head Raptor 140s. The boot fitter also...
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01-13-2016, 12:10 AM
Thread: Telluride Lift Tickets?
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Better than nothing....
Better than nothing.
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01-11-2016, 04:33 PM
Thread: Colorado recommendations
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Colorado recommendations
I am going to SIA in Copper Mountain, and want to ski a few more days around there. I have an Epic Pass, so Breckenridge, of course. Besides this? Arapahoe Basin is on the pass too, and I think I...
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01-11-2016, 12:24 AM
Thread: Warm mitts
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Amazingly, gear companies release new gloves and...
Amazingly, gear companies release new gloves and mittens every year. Prior coverage of the subject is not a good indication of what are good current models. I switched to gloves from mittens a long...
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01-11-2016, 12:22 AM
Thread: Warm mitts
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Hola, old friend. Life is good? Wearing warm...
Hola, old friend. Life is good? Wearing warm mittens?
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01-07-2016, 11:39 PM
Thread: Warm mitts
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Warm mitts
I am looking for something warmer than my BD Guide Gloves for when I am skiing in really cold temperatures. (Single digits or lower, Fahrenheit.) I was wearing the gloves in Big Sky the week leading...
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11-23-2015, 06:23 PM
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Best place in Whistler for a grind and tune?
(No, not that kind of grind and singing!)
My Stormriders need some love after last season. I was going to wait until December since, well, the snow conditions in Whistler still pose a danger to... -
11-15-2015, 11:55 PM
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:( for the upper mountains. How's the biking now...
:( for the upper mountains. How's the biking now around Lost Lake? Should I bring a MTB too?
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11-15-2015, 12:38 PM
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Trying to figure out whether to stay in the...
Trying to figure out whether to stay in the village or Benchlands, depending on which mountain will be the one to ski.
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11-15-2015, 12:24 AM
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What do you guys think will be open on Blackcomb...
What do you guys think will be open on Blackcomb by the 26th? Any chance that upper Whistler mountain opens by then? I'll be heading up there 11/25-12/1. I may come for a lap of blues next week (been...
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04-07-2015, 11:32 PM
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This. Well done.
This. Well done.
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04-07-2015, 11:27 PM
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Damn I miss La Grave. Used to live close by. RIP,...
Damn I miss La Grave. Used to live close by. RIP, Doug.
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04-07-2015, 11:23 PM
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If there's snow, unlike at this year well known...
If there's snow, unlike at this year well known spaghetti dinner, this will be fun. If there's no snow, different fun.
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04-03-2015, 09:45 PM
Thread: How's the biking in Whistler right now?
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Nice! I am here now and I brought skis and bike :D
Nice! I am here now and I brought skis and bike :D
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04-03-2015, 08:28 AM
Thread: Whistler now?
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Whistler now?
So I am heading up for the weekend. I don't expect any great snow, but at least a bit of snow (an improvement over the PNW for sure). What I wonder is: should I also pack the MTB to putter around...
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04-02-2015, 09:13 PM
Thread: How's the biking in Whistler right now?
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How's the biking in Whistler right now?
I'm coming up for the weekend with skis (trying to get at least one of my Mountain Collective days to be used—of course I picked Whistler for the extra day I won't use!) but I am also thinking of...
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