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05-01-2015, 01:58 PM
Thread: Tesla Home Battery
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Oops.
Oops.
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04-21-2015, 09:08 AM
Thread: Dynafit TLT 5 Boot
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The main culprit is the hole in the metal insert...
The main culprit is the hole in the metal insert on the strut inside (this is the RH boot):
http://warringtonbears.org.uk/TLT5p/PUBD5394.JPG
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04-20-2015, 01:20 PM
Thread: Dynafit TLT 5 Boot
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If only it were that simple! If I do the...
If only it were that simple!
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04-20-2015, 12:36 PM
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What you need is Avdel Nutserts: ...
What you need is Avdel Nutserts:
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04-20-2015, 10:17 AM
Thread: Dynafit TLT 5 Boot
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Anyone tried to drill out and remount the top...
Anyone tried to drill out and remount the top buckle? It really seems to me that they are in the wrong place so the peg doesn't fit down the centre of the hole:
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05-09-2014, 03:49 AM
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To remove an insert use the right sized 'screw...
To remove an insert use the right sized 'screw extractor', eg:
http://www.harborfreight.com/12-piece-screw-extractor-set-40349.html
That said, leave 'em alone - that's what I've always done.
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04-05-2014, 01:48 PM
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Looks to me like the toepiece is rotated rather...
Looks to me like the toepiece is rotated rather than the heel being off-line - look at the boot. You could just find two screws that put the heel of the boot in the right place. Tighten these and...
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03-06-2014, 03:06 PM
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http://www.warringtonbears.org.uk/boots/med_1278.j...
http://www.warringtonbears.org.uk/boots/med_1278.jpg
Some info here:
https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php/12032-Vibram-sole-on-an-Alpine-boot-%E2%80%93-DIY
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03-06-2014, 04:29 AM
Thread: Insert failures?
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Timely:...
Timely:
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03-02-2014, 08:01 AM
Thread: Screw Lengths for Threaded Inserts
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MrSmith CSK is short for countersink and is...
MrSmith
CSK is short for countersink and is our name for your flatheads. I think there was a missing '/'. No idea about the lengths though. -
02-25-2014, 03:17 AM
Thread: Dynafit TLT 5 Boot
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That was going to be my first attempt at a...
That was going to be my first attempt at a solution. I'm glad it seems to work.
For me the buckles are the weakest part of these boots. I don't like the way the mechanical advantage of the toe... -
02-24-2014, 12:51 PM
Thread: Dynafit TLT 5 Boot
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Anyone else have problems getting stuck in their...
Anyone else have problems getting stuck in their boots!
The locking pin on the upper buckle of one of my TLT5Ps doesn't locate in the holes well so that I have problems getting it undone. Once I... -
01-21-2014, 01:56 PM
Thread: Binding Mount Paper Templates
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Sticky: So I had a go at my own template based on various...
So I had a go at my own template based on various bits of info. I just need to get the router up and running again and try cutting some holes to see if it works.
I've published the PDF here. Note,... -
01-19-2014, 04:15 AM
Thread: Binding Mount Paper Templates
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Sticky: Anyone got the actual dimensions in millimetres...
Anyone got the actual dimensions in millimetres of the original Dynafit mount?
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01-14-2014, 03:44 PM
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There's some details about alpine binding screws...
There's some details about alpine binding screws towards the bottom of post #2:...
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01-07-2014, 02:39 PM
Thread: Let's Discuss Insulated Softshells
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Paramo???
Paramo???
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12-17-2013, 12:04 PM
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Ventile? But that's made from cotton: ...
Ventile?
But that's made from cotton:
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11-21-2013, 06:45 AM
Thread: Favorite water proofing substance?
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So, who's been casting nasturtiums:...
So, who's been casting nasturtiums:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-25004942
They're all playing ketchup now:
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10-02-2013, 01:51 PM
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http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible_pg4.html
http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible_pg4.html
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09-26-2013, 06:18 AM
Thread: Favorite water proofing substance?
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Or use the right fabric in the first place: ...
Or use the right fabric in the first place:
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09-25-2013, 09:09 AM
Thread: Binding Freedom inserts on splitboards?
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Snowboard screws and T-nuts are normally M6. ...
Snowboard screws and T-nuts are normally M6.
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09-08-2013, 05:39 AM
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How often are you gonna change them? You could...
How often are you gonna change them? You could easily make your own plates out of HDPE (AKA cutting board). I'm sure you could run those self tappers in and out quite a few times. Alternatively,...
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07-25-2013, 09:46 AM
Thread: wireless routers: opinion?
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Try: ...
Try:
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06-24-2013, 02:08 PM
Thread: Favorite water proofing substance?
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And another: ...
And another:
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05-31-2013, 03:01 PM
Thread: Dynafit TLT5 help needed please
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He certainly is. Gilles Sierro is an IFMGA/UIAGM...
He certainly is. Gilles Sierro is an IFMGA/UIAGM fully certified mountain guide, an ISIA qualified Swiss Ski Instructor and a steep skier sponsored by Marmot, K2 skis and eXped and known to many as...
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05-31-2013, 05:08 AM
Thread: Dynafit TLT5 help needed please
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If you think that the TLT5P is just a soft...
If you think that the TLT5P is just a soft rando-racer's boot then check this out:
http://offpisteskiing.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/grand-bec-nw-face-chauchefoin-line-voie.html
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05-31-2013, 04:19 AM
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Renting on the Swiss side is often no more...
Renting on the Swiss side is often no more expensive and guarantees you winter tyres (if appropriate) and a vignette (40CHF) for the Swiss motorways. The desks seem to stay open later and, unless...
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05-28-2013, 12:51 PM
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Try: http://www.skyscanner.net/
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03-21-2013, 01:24 PM
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Renia Ortec...
Renia Ortec - made for the purpose.
https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php/12032-Vibram-sole-on-an-Alpine-boot-%E2%80%93-DIY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHUf7fmu3Kg
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02-10-2013, 12:59 PM
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Mmmmmmmmm.... Flexons with inserts.
Mmmmmmmmm.... Flexons with inserts.
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10-29-2012, 11:11 AM
Thread: US Blu-ray player in UK
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Our mains is 230V 50Hz. Check your PSU is...
Our mains is 230V 50Hz. Check your PSU is compatible otherwise you're gonna need an autotransformer. Our plugs are different too so you may need to cut off your old one.
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10-26-2012, 09:20 AM
Thread: Lithium Batteries
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Rechargable lithium batteries have a completely...
Rechargable lithium batteries have a completely different charging scheme to lead-acids so you'll need a different charger. The only exception is if you have an one of the very intelligent chargers...
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10-25-2012, 01:25 PM
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Snowboards use M6 but BF and QK are both M5 so...
Snowboards use M6 but BF and QK are both M5 so you'll need something different.
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10-23-2012, 11:49 AM
Thread: Looking for a good softshell
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Last winter I bought some Mountain Equipment...
Last winter I bought some Mountain Equipment Liskamm Pants made from Schoeller Dryskin Extreme with Nanosphere finish. I think they're great so I've been looking for a jacket from the same material...
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10-23-2012, 11:35 AM
Thread: Electric Radiant Heat?
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As said above, radiant heat is nice 'cos it's...
As said above, radiant heat is nice 'cos it's comfortable and you're not wasting so much energy heating air changes. Gas-powered radiant heaters are often used in places like workshops where it's...
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09-23-2012, 09:43 AM
Thread: Sad news from the Himalayas
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http://espn.go.com/action/freeskiing/story/_/id/84...
http://espn.go.com/action/freeskiing/story/_/id/8407010/ski-mountaineers-vying-records-nepal
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03-10-2012, 08:47 AM
Thread: repeatedly changing ski bindings on a ski
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*cough* ...
*cough*
https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php/195660-Threaded-Inserts-original-backcountryworld-thread -
03-10-2012, 08:37 AM
Thread: Helicoil info
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The screws for all alpine bindings are defined by...
The screws for all alpine bindings are defined by ISO6004.
The thread is known as ST5.5x1.8 (defined by ISO1478). The 'ST' part stands for Self Tapping - so taps are pretty hard to find outside of... -
09-21-2011, 07:23 AM
Thread: Recommendations on building a website.
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http://www.php.net/
http://www.php.net/
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09-19-2011, 06:50 AM
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Ha Ha! This is near Woodhead Pass between...
Ha Ha!
This is near Woodhead Pass between Manchester and Sheffield:
http://warringtonbears.org.uk/temp/lrg_5671.jpg
Rab gear really is top notch. Rab Carrington - the man - is now president of... -
09-12-2011, 01:44 PM
Thread: Bootfitting after a broken ankle
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Ouch! Here's another recent similar thread...
Ouch!
Here's another recent similar thread with more bling which you may find useful:
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09-06-2011, 01:12 PM
Thread: Narrow AND Low Volume Boots?
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FullTilt: http://fulltiltboots.com/ski-boots
FullTilt:
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09-06-2011, 01:07 PM
Thread: home weather station advice?
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I bought one very similar to this recently - and...
I bought one very similar to this recently - and was so impressed that I bought another too.
http://usa.aldi.com/us/media/offers/01_09_10_25/102509_2167_WeathrStatnR1_D.jpg
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07-19-2011, 11:31 AM
Thread: Full Tilt boot sole repair?
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You can replace the heel inserts with new ones...
You can replace the heel inserts with new ones from Full Tilt or old ones from second hand Raichle or Kneissl Flexons off ebay.
http://fulltiltboots.com/support/replacement-parts
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06-17-2011, 02:44 AM
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Certainly, wider tyres increase fuel consumption...
Certainly, wider tyres increase fuel consumption but by how much, I don't know.
You might find the answer in the Tyre Bible:
http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible.html
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06-15-2011, 02:14 AM
Thread: What do I do with this beacon
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Try your nearest service centre and ask about...
Try your nearest service centre and ask about getting it checked over:
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06-01-2011, 03:06 AM
Thread: building your own front bumper brush guard?
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I know such things are fairly rare in the States...
I know such things are fairly rare in the States but, what happens when a pedestrian or a cyclist meets such a brush guard?
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05-23-2011, 03:20 AM
Thread: which multitool?
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CK Tools 6-in-1 tool set with custom bits - incl...
CK Tools 6-in-1 tool set with custom bits - incl #3 pozi (86g/3.0oz):
http://www.csedistributors.com/acatalog/6-in-1-bit-screwdriver-s.jpg
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05-11-2011, 06:20 AM
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Actually, it's the opposite problem with these...
Actually, it's the opposite problem with these Komperdells. I've been following too many French instructors and have a habit of flicking my wrists about after I plant my pole. This has the effect of...
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05-10-2011, 03:39 AM
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I am one of a group of five who have been touring...
I am one of a group of five who have been touring together for about five years now. Two have adjustable poles and three of us have fixed. Only very, very rarely have I noticed the adjusters change...
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