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09-17-2015, 02:37 PM
Thread: Damp skis better for bad knees?
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I've found that softer boots help reduce the...
I've found that softer boots help reduce the beating that my knees take more then anything having to do with my skis.
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05-05-2015, 08:06 PM
Thread: 26" tires for New England riding
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http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052...
http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1168288_-1_400238__400238
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12-10-2014, 06:23 PM
Thread: locked out of my paypal account
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08-31-2014, 04:45 PM
Thread: Teton Lift
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This is basically what I've heard. Fence with...
This is basically what I've heard. Fence with closely spaced ropes that will be difficult to duck. I've also heard they will be moving/removing a couple of gates.
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07-17-2014, 01:16 PM
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Sierra Trading post has some deals on Ortovox...
Sierra Trading post has some deals on Ortovox beacons. If you sign up for their emails you will get a discount code that might get you a little more off or free shipping.
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06-24-2014, 01:55 PM
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[QUOTE=Danno;4268636]I've heard good things about...
[QUOTE=Danno;4268636]I've heard good things about Alpine Base & Edge in Boulder, though I've not used them.
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05-07-2014, 04:09 PM
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The 10 speed quick links aren't resusable, or at...
The 10 speed quick links aren't resusable, or at least they aren't meant to be reusable. They have to be removed with a chaintool. 7/8/9 you could just pop off by hand.
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02-02-2014, 05:26 PM
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Pretty sure the original chairlift was moved from...
Pretty sure the original chairlift was moved from Sun Valley to Boyne Mountain and is still in use.
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01-16-2014, 11:50 AM
Thread: Where get two Garmont Endorphin buckles
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For what it's worth, I replaced a couple of...
For what it's worth, I replaced a couple of buckles on my garmont radiums with some random atomic buckles. A lot of shops have extra buckles laying around you might just need to try a few different...
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01-09-2014, 11:02 AM
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AFAIK the whole area skiers left of champagne...
AFAIK the whole area skiers left of champagne glades and all the way around earls, although out of bounds, is, actually, inside of Vail's permit area.
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01-08-2014, 07:50 PM
Thread: Replacing my beloved Volkl Gold Goats
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I replaced mine with the Liberty Helix and I'm...
I replaced mine with the Liberty Helix and I'm happy.
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11-18-2013, 03:07 PM
Thread: ACL Class of 2013
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It sounds like there are a couple of people who...
It sounds like there are a couple of people who have picked up Breg Fusion braces. Has anyone had a chance to try it with their ski boots? Any interference issues?
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11-01-2013, 11:11 AM
Thread: ACL Class of 2013
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In the past I've always worn a base layer under...
In the past I've always worn a base layer under braces. In fact, Donjoy and others sell "sleeves" to wear under their braces to prevent chafing. I can't see how wearing a base layer under the brace...
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09-19-2013, 08:29 AM
Thread: ACL Class of 2013
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I had my 6ish month checkup yesterday and got...
I had my 6ish month checkup yesterday and got cleared by the Doc to start returning to pivoting sports. I still have some knee cap pain with certain motions but neither the doctor or the pt are...
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06-12-2013, 02:12 PM
Thread: ACL Class of 2013
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I was on the trainer almost immediately but it...
I was on the trainer almost immediately but it took a little while to get to the point where I could actually do a full rotation. They started me out pedaling backwards which is easier then peddling...
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06-11-2013, 03:13 PM
Thread: Almost lost the wife yesterday...
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Related... I got a recall notice from Subaru...
Related... I got a recall notice from Subaru last week. There is a recall on 05-09 outbacks because of break lines rusting out and failing. I think they are only recalling cars that have been...
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05-17-2013, 09:19 AM
Thread: Calorie/drinking question
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Probably only useful if you want to do some math...
Probably only useful if you want to do some math but...
Carbs: 4 calories/gram
Alcohol: 7 calories/gram
Fat: 9 calories/gram
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05-08-2013, 04:39 PM
Thread: ACL Class of 2013
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Hey Wildman, a few things that helped me get to...
Hey Wildman, a few things that helped me get to full extension that you might want to try if you aren't already doing them
When walking "kick out" your leg to get it straight and really reach to... -
05-06-2013, 06:33 PM
Thread: Recommend a Gotama replacement -
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I went from gold topsheet Gotamas to the Liberty...
I went from gold topsheet Gotamas to the Liberty Helix. I'm happy.
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05-03-2013, 04:03 PM
Thread: ACL Class of 2013
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I realize how lucky I am not to have had a...
I realize how lucky I am not to have had a meniscus tear. Although the mri didn't show any damage I was still concerned that they would find some hidden in there. The surgeon told me I kept asking...
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04-30-2013, 03:19 PM
Thread: ACL Class of 2013
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Patella autograft, no menicus damage. 7 weeks...
Patella autograft, no menicus damage. 7 weeks out and so far so good. The PT had me take it easy the first 6 weeks mostly working on ROM, swelling, maintaining muscle tone, balance and bike. I feel...
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04-19-2013, 10:14 AM
Thread: Toddlers and biking
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If you get a trailer please put a flag or two on...
If you get a trailer please put a flag or two on it. They can be difficult to see when driving a car.
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03-25-2013, 12:10 PM
Thread: ACL Class of 2013
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My right knee is a little duck footed after...
My right knee is a little duck footed after repair and has remained that way (17 years). I've always joked that the dr didn't put me back together straight. My sister and some other friends are the...
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03-17-2013, 11:25 AM
Thread: ACL Class of 2013
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Flounder, Call the place that she had the MRI. ...
Flounder, Call the place that she had the MRI. You can get a copy of the radiologists report.
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03-14-2013, 04:14 PM
Thread: ACL Class of 2013
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I'm impressively swollen as well. I have a Game...
I'm impressively swollen as well.
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03-13-2013, 03:35 PM
Thread: ACL Class of 2013
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I survived. The nurses, surgeon and...
I survived. The nurses, surgeon and anesthesiologist made the whole process easy. They have a great team at the Boulder Surgery Center.
Best part: No meniscus damage :-)
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03-12-2013, 01:17 PM
Thread: ACL Class of 2013
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Thanks Wildman. I had my pre-op appointment...
Thanks Wildman.
I had my pre-op appointment this morning so I'm ready to go tommorrow.
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03-05-2013, 09:41 AM
Thread: ACL Class of 2013
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Next wednesday. I'll be one week behind you. I...
Next wednesday. I'll be one week behind you. I work from home as well which is defintely going to make life easier.
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03-04-2013, 05:21 PM
Thread: How to Choose the Best Doc?
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Word of mouth and also worth researching team...
Word of mouth and also worth researching team docs for local professional/university football, basketball,a and soccer teams.
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03-04-2013, 04:09 PM
Thread: ACL Class of 2013
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As far as I can tell 50% of docs use a cpm 50%...
As far as I can tell 50% of docs use a cpm 50% don't and based on journal articles I've read there doesn't seem to be a lot of data showing that one works better then the other.
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02-24-2013, 09:10 PM
Thread: ACL Class of 2013
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Me: 36 Yrs old When: January 31st. I think that...
Me: 36 Yrs old
When: January 31st. I think that makes me the first. Yeah!:nonono2:
Where: Wolf Creek
What: Torn Left ACL, Sprained mcl, pcl, lcl, bone bruising, hamstring strain. The mri didn't... -
01-30-2013, 11:50 AM
Thread: White rim support question
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For comparison I did the white rim, self...
For comparison I did the white rim, self supported, with a similar size group last October. It ended up costing us each ~$150. That includes renting a full size pickup, gas, food, etc...
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12-11-2012, 12:17 PM
Thread: Salomon Quest Max 120
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You should find the info in here:...
You should find the info in here:
http://www.salomoncertification.com/manuals/Salomon_Shop_Practices_and_Spare_Parts.pdf
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12-03-2012, 10:32 AM
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My brother-in-law uses one of these:...
My brother-in-law uses one of these:
http://bekogear.com/category/beko-2010/
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11-19-2012, 08:15 AM
Thread: Salomon Quest Max 120 - Moldable Shells
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What issues have you had with Quest Max and is it...
What issues have you had with Quest Max and is it something that would impact the X Max as well?
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10-31-2012, 01:38 PM
Thread: Lange RS 130 vs Solomon X Max 130
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Did you downsize from your normal bootsize? From...
Did you downsize from your normal bootsize? From what I've read it seems like Salomon is suggesting that people do that.
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08-08-2012, 11:04 AM
Thread: Thin side panel for fridge?
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You could use someone like these guys...
You could use someone like these guys http://www.metalsdepot.com/
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06-06-2012, 12:39 PM
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The Yakima and Thule adapters are identical. ...
The Yakima and Thule adapters are identical. They are both made by Hurricane which holds the patent. The downside to these adapters is that they don't have any kind of integrated lock. So you need...
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04-26-2012, 11:52 AM
Thread: Larry's bootfitting
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Boulder http://larrybootfitting.com/
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04-26-2012, 10:18 AM
Thread: Larry's bootfitting
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When I was there in March he was talking about...
When I was there in March he was talking about staying open for the summer. I guess he either changed his mind or is taking a much deserved end of season vacation.
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04-15-2012, 08:59 PM
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Are the driver toes the same as the ones that...
Are the driver toes the same as the ones that were used on the 912s (2004ish). The last pair of 912s I had the wing width adjustment screw kept stripping. Solomon replaced them twice but I finally...
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03-29-2012, 10:11 AM
Thread: road sand in wheels
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I have the same issue with aftermarket wheels on...
I have the same issue with aftermarket wheels on my outback. The past couple of years I've waxed (regular carwax) the inside of the wheels before the winter. It does a pretty good job of keeping...
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02-16-2012, 01:05 PM
Thread: goretex delamination question
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Not sure about washing with Woolite this lists it...
Not sure about washing with Woolite this lists it as something to avoid when washing waterproof breathable clothing. http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/fabric+care.html
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12-07-2011, 11:56 AM
Thread: new for the Kinco 901
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In person. Kincos can vary so much from pair to...
In person. Kincos can vary so much from pair to pair that I like to try them on first.
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12-07-2011, 11:35 AM
Thread: new for the Kinco 901
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The label now says Frost Breaker (instead of ski...
The label now says Frost Breaker (instead of ski glove) but are still product code 901. They're selling for $26 which is a few bucks more then the old style
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11-29-2011, 05:17 PM
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http://www.alibaba.com/showroom/steel-ball-with-ho...
http://www.alibaba.com/showroom/steel-ball-with-hole.html
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11-29-2011, 03:48 PM
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Maybe something from a bead shop?...
Maybe something from a bead shop?
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11-29-2011, 10:47 AM
Thread: Vail/Beaver Creek Bootfitters?
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I know a few folks that have had good luck with...
I know a few folks that have had good luck with Chris at SBF http://www.skibootfitting.com/
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11-13-2011, 03:06 PM
Thread: Mens v. Womens Radiums?
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I have the woman's radiums from a few years ago. ...
I have the woman's radiums from a few years ago. At least then, the main difference was a little "femme" sticker they stuck on the shell, otherwise the shells were exactly the same (plastic, color,...
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11-03-2011, 05:47 PM
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^^ This Peter and Charlie will make sure...
^^
This
Peter and Charlie will make sure everything is done right.
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