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04-17-2024, 08:31 PM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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Assegai/DHR II seems to be the most common...
Assegai/DHR II seems to be the most common choice. For the most part, Squamish trails don’t have particularly jagged rocks, so you could likely get away with EXO+, at least up front.
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04-17-2024, 03:22 PM
Thread: Whistler 23-24
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Crap. Thanks.
Crap. Thanks.
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04-17-2024, 01:49 PM
Thread: Whistler 23-24
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I was looking at edge cards for next year, and...
I was looking at edge cards for next year, and they include only one extra early-season day rather than unlimited like past years. Did Vail sneak in that change, or did I miss a deadline?
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04-06-2024, 08:59 PM
Thread: All Things Volkl Thread
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One thing I’m interested in is whether these feel...
One thing I’m interested in is whether these feel balanced, with the tip being quite a bit wider than the tail. Obviously a simplification, but I find a 10 mm tip-tail width difference usually works...
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04-05-2024, 12:20 PM
Thread: Sender Free 110
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I’m debating whether to get some 184 Sender Free...
I’m debating whether to get some 184 Sender Free 110s on sale this spring, but won’t have a chance to demo. This may be hard to answer, but is the SF 110 more similar to the BlackOps 118 or 98?
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04-01-2024, 09:12 AM
Thread: Kastle MX88
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Crazy optical illusion on your photo of the bases...
Crazy optical illusion on your photo of the bases with the brakes showing. My brain was confused between what was ski base and what was carpet, and why the brakes were sticking the wrong way.
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03-20-2024, 11:54 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
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I didn’t really give the +1.5 mount a fair...
I didn’t really give the +1.5 mount a fair chance. But in the few runs I got on the skis with that mount, I found it was easier to stay on the tips in turn initiation, but it was less intuitive to...
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03-20-2024, 12:02 AM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
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With the arrival of spring conditions, I pulled...
With the arrival of spring conditions, I pulled out my M-Free 99s for the first time since January. I forgot how fun and intuitive they are. They slash and slice, but hold an edge and feel precise in...
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03-16-2024, 08:18 AM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
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Yeah, I think I’ll likely go that route next...
Yeah, I think I’ll likely go that route next season. After a few days on my 186 Blackops 118, which I’m really clicking with my 182 M-Free 108s feel like little toys. And the 192, while not hard to...
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03-13-2024, 07:57 AM
Thread: Rossignol Black Ops?
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I was able to resolve my hard snow grabbiness...
I was able to resolve my hard snow grabbiness issues on my 118s with some diamond stone work on the base edge. It’s possible that they came from the factory with a hanging burr, an issue I’ve had...
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03-06-2024, 01:12 PM
Thread: Brake upgrade help
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As others have said, there are many good options...
As others have said, there are many good options out there. But there is something to be said about going with a brand where you can easily find pads, fluid, small parts, etc. at local shops... and...
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03-05-2024, 02:45 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
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I asked that question in the comments on the...
I asked that question in the comments on the Blister article about the 2025 skis, and was assured that the 2025 185 skis longer than the current 182. I’d like to see how the skis measure out, though.
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03-03-2024, 01:11 AM
Thread: Rossignol Black Ops?
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Just got my first real day on my new Blackops...
Just got my first real day on my new Blackops 118, mounted -2.5 from recommended, or -5 from true centre. In pow, they are a ton of fun. They bounce and slash and feel plenty nimble in trees. On...
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02-19-2024, 10:01 PM
Thread: FS: 182 Dynastar M-Free 108, used 1 day
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FS: 182 Dynastar M-Free 108, used 1 day
This year’s 182 M-Free 108, only used 1 day. Would be stoked to get $300 USD in my pocket for these, no bindings (buyer pays shipping and PayPal fees). Located in North Vancouver, BC. Would prefer to...
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02-17-2024, 10:22 AM
Thread: Rossignol Black Ops?
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Some stoke from Baker Boyd skiing the 118s. He...
Some stoke from Baker Boyd skiing the 118s. He says in the comments that he likes them at -4 to -5 from true centre.
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02-16-2024, 03:53 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
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Apparently, there is a 185 M-Free 108 for 2025....
Apparently, there is a 185 M-Free 108 for 2025. The ski will come in 170, 178, 185 and 192. I'll be curious to see if the new 185 is dimensionally identical to the current 182, which measures the...
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02-13-2024, 11:12 AM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
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Sounds like the M-Free 99 to me
Sounds like the M-Free 99 to me
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02-13-2024, 09:49 AM
Thread: Whistler 23-24
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Yesterday was nice. There is definitely a crust...
Yesterday was nice. There is definitely a crust under everything, but the new snow skied well. High elevation trees (e.g. VD) loaded up pretty deep. There was a lot of reverse loading, and it took...
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02-13-2024, 07:38 AM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
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I briefly owned the 182 Black Ops 98, mounted at...
I briefly owned the 182 Black Ops 98, mounted at -1 from recommended. I thought they carved well and were easy enough, but their handling in weird snow is what got me to sell them. The lack of taper...
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02-12-2024, 10:11 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
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I think our coastal snowpack plays a role in my...
I think our coastal snowpack plays a role in my observations. In lighter snow (which I haven’t gotten to ski this season), I’ve found the 192s easier to maneuver, though the tips have always felt...
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02-12-2024, 09:09 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
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5’8”, 175 lbs, grew up racing and coaching but...
5’8”, 175 lbs, grew up racing and coaching but I’m 38 now.
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02-12-2024, 08:09 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
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I continued my 182 vs 192 M-Free 108...
I continued my 182 vs 192 M-Free 108 experimenting, this time on Whistler. Conditions were bluebird with about 10 cm of fresh but wind-affected snow over a hard crust. After my few laps on the 192s...
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02-11-2024, 11:39 PM
Thread: Editing posts delete them
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It happens consistently for me on my iPhone using...
It happens consistently for me on my iPhone using Safari when using the Metro Mobile Black & White theme.
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02-11-2024, 07:28 PM
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Trade: Dynastar M-Free 108 182 for a wider ski
After losing a single ski on the mountain in January, I bought a pair of replacement 182 M-Free 108s. A few weeks later, my ski turned up, so I’m looking to move the newer pair.
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02-11-2024, 07:23 PM
Thread: Smith. Do better. Wtf
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I’ve done a few Smith warranties and have never...
I’ve done a few Smith warranties and have never had to send stuff in. They asked for photos of the item destroyed before giving a replacement credit voucher, though.
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02-11-2024, 07:20 PM
Thread: Editing posts delete them
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How is this still happening???
How is this still happening???
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02-11-2024, 07:17 PM
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Trade: 182 Dynastar M-Free 108 for something wider
I have a pair of 182 M-Free 108s and thought I’d see if anyone wants to trade for something wider. Ideal would be 189 M-Free 118s, but open to other options.
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02-11-2024, 06:40 PM
Thread: Smith. Do better. Wtf
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Not great, but Smith has an amazing warranty. I’m...
Not great, but Smith has an amazing warranty. I’m sure they’ll sort you out.
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02-08-2024, 11:26 AM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
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After my 182 vs 192 M-Free 108 back-to-back...
After my 182 vs 192 M-Free 108 back-to-back experiment, I came away thinking the 192s might be more versatile mounted ahead of the recommended line. Curiosity got the better of me and I remounted at...
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02-07-2024, 10:06 AM
Thread: Ask the experts
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Are Reverbs still unreliable? I’ve had a...
Are Reverbs still unreliable?
I’ve had a Reverb AXS on one of my bikes for 3 years and it has been nearly perfect. I found a regular Reverb for very cheap for my other bike, and after using it 3... -
02-07-2024, 01:23 AM
Thread: Need input on NW no new snow/groomer skis
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I briefly owned M-Pro 99s with a similar purpose...
I briefly owned M-Pro 99s with a similar purpose in mind. The tips don’t really pull you into a turn, which makes them quite versatile in variable snow, but not very engaging for carving on groomers....
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02-03-2024, 05:23 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
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So that puts the mount point at -3.25? If so,...
So that puts the mount point at -3.25? If so, that’s pretty different from the current M-Free skis.
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02-01-2024, 09:13 AM
Thread: Dentist question: Power/Electric Ski Tuner
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I know it’s an old thread, and I’m not answering...
I know it’s an old thread, and I’m not answering the question, but do kids not tune their own skis anymore?
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01-25-2024, 01:50 AM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
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I just took the 182 and 192 M-Free 108s out for...
I just took the 182 and 192 M-Free 108s out for an hour each, skied back to back. I was night skiing, and conditions were slushy with poor visibility. I was at the local mountain, which has mostly...
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01-23-2024, 12:32 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
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Yeah, I can't really add much more than what has...
Yeah, I can't really add much more than what has already been said, and the Blister comparison is quite accurate in my experience. Summary is: 182 is best for wiggling through tight places, 192...
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01-22-2024, 10:26 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
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Yeah, they’re not as loose as the 182 108s but...
Yeah, they’re not as loose as the 182 108s but are looser than the 192s, hence the comment on them feeling a bit longer than the 182s while turning. That might not help you in terms of stuffing tips,...
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01-22-2024, 05:49 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
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Since your quiver has deep snow covered, another...
Since your quiver has deep snow covered, another option is the 185 M-Free 99. Although it measures the same tip-to-tail as the 182 M-Free 108, I find it skis a bit longer, but with a flex more...
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01-13-2024, 12:57 PM
Thread: Kastle thread...
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Just picked up some ~10 year old 183 MX83s for...
Just picked up some ~10 year old 183 MX83s for dirt cheap off Marketplace. I had my first groomer laps on them this morning. Nice skis. They hold a carve but still have a light snap that makes them...
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01-12-2024, 05:02 PM
Thread: Dynastar M-Free 108 replacement
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Yeah, there's 8 cm of difference in straight...
Yeah, there's 8 cm of difference in straight tip-to-tail length, not 10 cm like the stated size would suggest, but the 192 feels quite a bit more substantial and less loose than the 182. The 185...
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01-12-2024, 12:46 PM
Thread: Dynastar M-Free 108 replacement
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After a couple of night of sleeping on it, I...
After a couple of night of sleeping on it, I ended up going with another pair of 182 M-Free 108s. There were some good suggestions here, but it took trying quite a few skis before getting to the...
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01-11-2024, 04:39 PM
Thread: Dynastar M-Free 108 replacement
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Good info. Just trying to understand, are you...
Good info. Just trying to understand, are you saying that the 180 118s feel a bit unbalanced, like the tip overpowers the tail?
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01-10-2024, 03:51 PM
Thread: Dynastar M-Free 108 replacement
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The more I think about it, the more I'm...
The more I think about it, the more I'm considering grabbing some 118s to replace both pairs of 108s. I got the 192 108s first and liked them so much that I got all the other skis, but the 185 99s...
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01-10-2024, 03:44 PM
Thread: Dynastar M-Free 108 replacement
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Yeah, in our coastal snow, I find the taper to be...
Yeah, in our coastal snow, I find the taper to be pretty key for avoiding grabbiness. Skis with less taper, even if properly rockered, feel more locked in than I'd prefer.
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01-10-2024, 02:07 PM
Thread: Dynastar M-Free 108 replacement
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How “much” ski is the 189 M-Free 118? Does it...
How “much” ski is the 189 M-Free 118? Does it feel like it sits between the two M-Free 108 lengths or is it closer to the 192 108? That's another option, to go with something even wider for truly...
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01-10-2024, 11:10 AM
Thread: Dynastar M-Free 108 replacement
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I’m leaning that way. I’ve been through a lot of...
I’m leaning that way. I’ve been through a lot of skis before getting to the M-Frees, and they just work so well for our conditions/terrain and how I like to ski. I just wish they made a length...
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01-10-2024, 10:56 AM
Thread: Dynastar M-Free 108 replacement
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I’m 5’8” 175 lbs. I think skiers of different...
I’m 5’8” 175 lbs.
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01-10-2024, 09:41 AM
Thread: Dynastar M-Free 108 replacement
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Dynastar M-Free 108 replacement
Apologies for a ‘what ski’ thread.
I lost a 182 M-Free 108 and need to replace the skis, and it has me thinking about what to go with.
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01-04-2024, 08:49 AM
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Another one for the list is the Cotic Solaris. It...
Another one for the list is the Cotic Solaris. It has a 64.6 head angle with a 120 mm fork.
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11-17-2023, 10:20 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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My 1/1s have been quite good, though not perfect....
My 1/1s have been quite good, though not perfect. I’ve had my set for 3 years and replaced the bearings once. I did have a couple warranty issues. One was the rear hub axle failing. And the other was...
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11-17-2023, 10:02 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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I don’t think you can go wrong either way. On my...
I don’t think you can go wrong either way. On my Sight, I went from a Cane Creek DB Coil CS (older, not Kitsuma) to 2023 Rockshox Super Deluxe Coil with HBO. I can’t say I liked one more than the...
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