Search:
Type: Posts; User: YB
Search: Search took 0.02 seconds.
-
08-19-2015, 08:54 AM
Thread: Fritschi Vipec review thread
by YB- Replies
- 875
- Views
- 316,688
I've been pretty happy with the performance of...
I've been pretty happy with the performance of the Vipec and other than the increase in weight, this looks like a significant improvement to what is already a very good piece of equipment.
-
04-05-2014, 03:50 PM
Thread: Fritschi Vipec review thread
by YB- Replies
- 875
- Views
- 316,688
Here's what I said to Lou about them..."I’ve got...
Here's what I said to Lou about them..."I’ve got 4 days on my Vipec’s now and am extremely happy with them, definitely prefer them to the a Dynafit’s I’ve owned. In rough order of importance to me...
-
03-31-2014, 03:00 PM
Thread: Solly and the VOLCANO
by YB- Replies
- 20
- Views
- 1,877
I am sure that it's as if it was designed, the...
I am sure that it's as if it was designed, the two circular lugs are at exactly the right angle to fit flush on the rear portion of the STH16 AFD which is angled back. I don't know if it was...
-
03-30-2014, 04:41 PM
Thread: Solly and the VOLCANO
by YB- Replies
- 20
- Views
- 1,877
Definitely sorry to hear about your injuries....
Definitely sorry to hear about your injuries. I've also tried to factor in getting the safest as well as best skiing stuff to put my feet in. I've gone from Dynafit to Fritschi Vipec bindings solely...
-
03-30-2014, 08:45 AM
Thread: Solly and the VOLCANO
by YB- Replies
- 20
- Views
- 1,877
The Dynafit Vulcan boot sole comes with two round...
The Dynafit Vulcan boot sole comes with two round hard plastic "lugs" that appear to be designed to rest on a Salomon STH16 AFD, they're even at the proper angle.
It's funny because the first... -
03-28-2014, 03:47 PM
Thread: Solly and the VOLCANO
by YB- Replies
- 20
- Views
- 1,877
Vulcans and STH's? Of course the general topic of...
Vulcans and STH's? Of course the general topic of AT boots in Alpine bindings- obviously I've seen that with a search and quick review. As someone who doesn't spend a lot of time reading Tech Talk...
-
03-28-2014, 03:29 PM
Thread: Solly and the VOLCANO
by YB- Replies
- 20
- Views
- 1,877
Solly and the VOLCANO
I've been skiing my Dynafit Vulcan's a lot in the STH16's lately. I have Lord SP's on one pair of skis but most of my more fun skis have "legacy" bindings on them. I've searched, read, bench tested...
-
03-18-2014, 03:07 PM
Thread: Vibes for Aaron
by YB- Replies
- 42
- Views
- 7,694
Aaron was a total professional. I was lucky...
Aaron was a total professional. I was lucky enough to ski with him last year for 3-4 days. My first impression was of an avy hazard terminator, maybe not the most kicked back guy but fully engaged....
-
02-25-2014, 04:23 PM
Thread: DPS Spoon 150
by YB- Replies
- 343
- Views
- 90,874
I have 4 days on the Spoon last week in the...
I have 4 days on the Spoon last week in the Monashees and liked them a lot. My first DPS so really impressed by the quality. The ski does what no other ski can do in pow. It's not a ski I'll ever use...
-
01-27-2014, 07:39 PM
Thread: Marker Lord SP Binding Thread
by YB- Replies
- 54
- Views
- 20,457
I like the setup A LOT. I've gone to it on a...
I like the setup A LOT. I've gone to it on a couple of different skis. I went to Europe for Christmas and knew that I would be happier in a boot that I could walk around and ride trains and busses....
-
01-26-2014, 07:24 PM
Thread: Marker Lord SP Binding Thread
by YB- Replies
- 54
- Views
- 20,457
I have 15 days on this setup, also about 5 days...
I have 15 days on this setup, also about 5 days with the Vulcan in Sth16's. Wear comments- I would say the lugs show some scuffs and nicks but nothing that should affect the performance long term....
-
12-12-2013, 04:05 PM
Thread: Looking for a good softshell
by YB- Replies
- 65
- Views
- 7,453
I like mine a lot, it's very functional....
I like mine a lot, it's very functional. Style-wise it's a blur between the two. It has rando lightweight simplicity with a fashion forward cut. I got the solid blue one, the other (green/grey) color...
-
11-04-2013, 06:06 PM
Thread: The Official Ski Weight Thread
by YB- Replies
- 279
- Views
- 579,526
That's some low weight ski material. Anything...
That's some low weight ski material. Anything lighter in the 120 underfoot category?
-
04-15-2013, 06:14 AM
Thread: REVIEW: 2012-2013 Rossignol Squad 7, 190cm
by YB- Replies
- 175
- Views
- 45,665
Big tall and heavy has drawbacks, I went from the...
Big tall and heavy has drawbacks, I went from the Bodacious in the 196 down to the Squad. I'm 5'10" and 160 so it was a good change, you should buy my old skis.
-
03-06-2013, 09:41 AM
Thread: R.I.P. Cab
by YB- Replies
- 20
- Views
- 5,764
Last night there was a remembrance up in Haines...
Last night there was a remembrance up in Haines for Christian Cabanilla. By fortunate happenstance I was able to be involved for a few moments if only over a cell connection. A bonfire at the beach...
-
03-24-2012, 07:12 PM
Thread: REVIEW: 2012-2013 Rossignol Squad 7, 190cm
by YB- Replies
- 175
- Views
- 45,665
Here's some info on mount position... ...
Here's some info on mount position...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXxfUFPGbuo
I started at 0 but after three days in deep snow decided to go
- 1.5 for more versatility. This is the... -
03-14-2012, 07:39 PM
Thread: '11/'12 Blizzard Bodacious review
by YB- Replies
- 17
- Views
- 5,516
Some of the 2012/2013's are mis-marked for...
Some of the 2012/2013's are mis-marked for mounting. The left ski is the correct one and after skiing them a week I re-mounted went +1.5. It's a versatile ski and doesn't feel like it could ever fold...
-
03-14-2012, 01:13 PM
Thread: AK early season haines vid.
by YB- Replies
- 20
- Views
- 8,417
The sequence was sleded, toured Old Faithful,...
The sequence was sleded, toured Old Faithful, built kickers. Spent a few days with Sunny opening days. Hoar event, then it snowed a shitload but we were able to tour with Bsquared on Lutak in the...
-
03-09-2012, 05:36 PM
Thread: AK early season haines vid.
by YB- Replies
- 20
- Views
- 8,417
I :chug: Haines in February. Getting there before...
I :chug: Haines in February. Getting there before the copter worked out perfect. A big advantage of the plane... we all brought our touring rigs along, though that was Trekkers for Colt. For a trip...
-
02-29-2012, 07:57 PM
Thread: Dynafit TLT 5 Boot
by YB- Replies
- 1,217
- Views
- 303,027
Here, here! An amazing ski touring boot, I love...
Here, here! An amazing ski touring boot, I love mine. I would love it if somehow the tongues would magically install themselves at the tops of climbs but other than that I can't think of anything I'd...
-
02-29-2012, 07:43 PM
Thread: REVIEW: 2012-2013 Rossignol Squad 7, 190cm
by YB- Replies
- 175
- Views
- 45,665
I have a pair now and was able to ski them today....
I have a pair now and was able to ski them today. One run down untracked G4 to test them out, mounted at the 0 point. The last two years I've skied mainly the RC112 and occasionally the Atlas when...
-
02-03-2012, 05:33 PM
Thread: Poll: Dynafits...Toes locked or not?
by YB- Replies
- 25
- Views
- 3,055
Poll: I cycle the toe to clear any snow under the toe...
I cycle the toe to clear any snow under the toe bars and then almost always lock. If you've seen Lou Dawson's pre-release video you'll know that it is possible. Maybe with the new Power Towers that...
-
12-01-2011, 07:51 PM
Thread: Whats the deal with Kastle???
by YB- Replies
- 77
- Views
- 14,695
But it should be like heroin and smell like...
But it should be like heroin and smell like butter.
I like a Kastle, got the FX 84 at the end of last season. Looks good, haven't skied it yet, wish it was white. Think I'll put tech bindings on... -
11-23-2011, 02:58 PM
Thread: Atomic Tracker 130 boots
by YB- Replies
- 28
- Views
- 10,154
I ended up using them half the time I was in...
I ended up using them half the time I was in alpine bindings, they're a good option when you're doing a lot of hiking and when it's cold.
-
11-14-2011, 05:58 PM
Thread: 198 RC 112 vs 196 Bodacious
by YB- Replies
- 9
- Views
- 1,724
The RC198 is about stability and power and the...
The RC198 is about stability and power and the Bodacious is a more surf-ey, playful ski that still is big enough to crush. I think if you're 6' 2" and looking for something that will carve everything...
-
11-07-2011, 07:39 PM
Thread: LaSportiva Hi-5
by YB- Replies
- 22
- Views
- 5,848
I got to ski with Lou for a day up Independence...
I got to ski with Lou for a day up Independence last May/June and he skis fine, I couldn't tell he has a fused ankle. I considered myself lucky to get a chance to tour with him and I'm sure in pow he...
-
08-16-2011, 01:24 PM
Thread: First ski that changed skiing pow for you?
by YB- Replies
- 127
- Views
- 11,364
I'd be willing to argue that Research Dynamics...
I'd be willing to argue that Research Dynamics Heliski is the first ski that changed powder skiing period. I know there were Miller's before that but the Heliski was the first one to be wider AND...
-
08-15-2011, 02:44 PM
Thread: First ski that changed skiing pow for you?
by YB- Replies
- 127
- Views
- 11,364
Research Dynamics Heliski back in 82 or 83. I...
Research Dynamics Heliski back in 82 or 83. I think mine were serial number 0014 or something like that. That and 30" of fresh at 12'000 feet before they built a chair to the top of Santa Fe Ski...
-
06-05-2011, 10:48 AM
Thread: Recommend me a Heliski Operation
by YB- Replies
- 64
- Views
- 10,227
Nickwm21, there's three of you? Then find a...
Nickwm21, there's three of you? Then find a fourth and ski somewhere with A-stars.
If your trip is before Febuary 15th you'll probably be looking at Canada, after and you can go to Alaska. I love... -
06-04-2011, 08:34 PM
Thread: 2011/12 gear rumor mill.... yup
by YB- Replies
- 562
- Views
- 171,200
How does the flex of the Trusty compare to the...
How does the flex of the Trusty compare to the Goliath? I moved from the Goliath to the RC112 and sometimes that ski is too wide.
-
05-16-2011, 09:09 PM
Thread: Ashcroft Gate
by YB- Replies
- 13
- Views
- 1,635
The gate is open and it was plowed Friday at...
The gate is open and it was plowed Friday at least to Pine Creek Cookhouse, probably to the end of the road. That means a pretty short skin up to the huts.
-
05-11-2011, 03:54 PM
Thread: Dynafit TLT 5 Boot
by YB- Replies
- 1,217
- Views
- 303,027
I'm loving my TLT5 P's. Spent 5 hours with them...
I'm loving my TLT5 P's. Spent 5 hours with them on day 1, 7+ hours on day 2. Then I realized stock insoles were not helping me out. By putting in my e-sole footbed out of my Dobermann's all of a...
-
05-01-2011, 11:42 AM
Thread: Blizzard Bodacious 196 Review
by YB- Replies
- 122
- Views
- 48,681
Sorry to hear about that, fins are dangerous....
Sorry to hear about that, fins are dangerous. Hopefully you'll still enjoy your vacance.
Yeah yesterday was pretty fun, never seen more snowmachines out on the ridge. We hit 5 Little Annie faces... -
04-30-2011, 08:15 PM
Thread: Blizzard Bodacious 196 Review
by YB- Replies
- 122
- Views
- 48,681
Got to try these out today. Nice ski, sorta...
Got to try these out today. Nice ski, sorta halfway between the RC112 and the Atlas. Doesn't have the tip fold, insta-hook/brake, highside issues the Atlas can have because of it's softness and is...
-
04-29-2011, 03:51 PM
Thread: Dynafit TLT 5 Boot
by YB- Replies
- 1,217
- Views
- 303,027
This is what I ended up doing. Wearing my new...
This is what I ended up doing. Wearing my new 29.0's right now and think it's going to work. Psyched.
-
04-28-2011, 10:52 PM
Thread: Dynafit TLT 5 Boot
by YB- Replies
- 1,217
- Views
- 303,027
It seems like I may be joining the club and...
It seems like I may be joining the club and jumping a size going from Zzero's to the TLT5P if it isn't slopland.
I tried putting the TF-X liner in the 28 TLT5P's that I bought yesterday from out... -
04-10-2011, 06:25 PM
Thread: Whats the longest ski in your quiver?
by YB- Replies
- 32
- Views
- 4,469
RC112...I like my 198's but never skied them this...
RC112...I like my 198's but never skied them this year, the 188's were the right length for lift serviced skiing. But I'll be keeping the 198's, there's been times when they worked perfect.
-
03-30-2011, 04:41 PM
Thread: Dynafit Se7en Summit v. Mustagh AT SL
by YB- Replies
- 13
- Views
- 4,892
This is dead on though I've only skied my MASL's...
This is dead on though I've only skied my MASL's a couple days. It's a nice ski and different enough from the Stoke to make sense as your 2nd Dynafit ski.
-
03-26-2011, 02:11 PM
Thread: Blizzard Bodacious 196 Review
by YB- Replies
- 122
- Views
- 48,681
Are you getting rid of them?
Are you getting rid of them?
-
03-11-2011, 10:26 PM
Thread: New Kastle skis that much better?
by YB- Replies
- 77
- Views
- 26,552
I just skied the 176cm MX78 for 5 days in Europe...
I just skied the 176cm MX78 for 5 days in Europe and I liked it. I thought it was about perfect for the hard pack skiing we were doing over there. Here in the US I don't ski anything much under 100mm...
-
03-01-2011, 07:53 AM
- Replies
- 4
- Views
- 935
Wasnt the guy, i just got here...Got my stuff...
Wasnt the guy, i just got here...Got my stuff after it detoured to San Juan, P.R. for a night, so I'm set.
-
02-27-2011, 09:42 AM
- Replies
- 4
- Views
- 935
Conti/United lost my quiver...Can I rent fat skis anywhere in St. Moritz?
RC112, SC97, and Mustagh Ata SL's what I checked in my roller. Now I've got a pair of Kastle MX78's rentals that I should be okay for tomorrow if it doesn't dump. Supposedly airlines is paying my ski...
-
01-30-2011, 10:02 AM
- Replies
- 27
- Views
- 4,794
dead on description of what makes the 192 my...
dead on description of what makes the 192 my favorite.
-
01-15-2011, 03:19 PM
Thread: Dukes on Rc112 in 198.... Retarded???
by YB- Replies
- 21
- Views
- 2,652
Howabout a Marker Tour F12 on a 188 RC112?
Howabout a Marker Tour F12 on a 188 RC112?
-
01-06-2011, 08:47 PM
Thread: Stoke vs. Coomback
by YB- Replies
- 7
- Views
- 4,182
The only thing I got against the Stoke is a...
The only thing I got against the Stoke is a turned up tail and no tip rocker, which I think K2 nailed as far as amplitude 'n all that in their BC/Slack skis this year.
-
I've got a 188 mounted on the line but sounds...
I've got a 188 mounted on the line but sounds like almost everyone has mounted forward. I'd try +1 or maybe +1.5 but not more. Probably 1.25 or so is possible on a remount?
-
12-28-2010, 09:13 PM
Thread: Best thin midlayer?
by YB- Replies
- 37
- Views
- 7,059
I'm doing this as well. Arcteryx Atom SV Hoody,...
I'm doing this as well. Arcteryx Atom SV Hoody, very light and breathes well.
-
12-21-2010, 07:01 PM
Thread: 916's New toe afd repair idea
by YB- Replies
- 39
- Views
- 3,994
I agree the afd is sort of a "design flaw". Even...
I agree the afd is sort of a "design flaw". Even if you never kick them, step into the binding with a little bit of frozen snow under your boot and you can break the afd loose pretty easy. No big...
-
12-17-2010, 04:49 PM
Thread: Snowpulse 45 Avalanche Airbag Pack Review
by YB- Replies
- 44
- Views
- 16,786
Anybody know a place near Aspen to get a canister...
Anybody know a place near Aspen to get a canister filled?
-
12-14-2010, 09:48 AM
Thread: Salomon AT Binding
by YB- Replies
- 202
- Views
- 42,877
Let's say the Salomon AT is 8mm lower AND has...
Let's say the Salomon AT is 8mm lower AND has metal rails, is it really going to slither that different than a Duke/Baron? I'm just wondering if without resorting to exotic materials how much room...
Results 1 to 50 of 212