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11-17-2015, 10:16 AM
Thread: angel collinson
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This thread is titled with a woman who did some...
This thread is titled with a woman who did some of the most amazing skiing I've ever seen. This chick is awesome.
Check it out.
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01-08-2015, 09:56 AM
Thread: angel collinson
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I'm going to enjoy some golf! Everyone have a...
I'm going to enjoy some golf! Everyone have a great season!
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01-07-2015, 11:15 PM
Thread: angel collinson
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Look. I'm not trying to devalue what Cody did....
Look. I'm not trying to devalue what Cody did. What he did was amazing, hands down no questions about it. But when people claim
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01-07-2015, 11:03 PM
Thread: angel collinson
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We disagree. In my opinion, You could take...
We disagree. In my opinion, You could take
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01-07-2015, 08:41 PM
Thread: angel collinson
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Huckasoreass, if you want to have a discussion...
Huckasoreass, if you want to have a discussion let's have it but calling me brainless is ignorant of you.
Cody himself said his speed maxed out at 65 mph. The narrowest it got was 6 feet and the... -
01-04-2015, 04:06 PM
Thread: angel collinson
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Arizona. I'll totally concede to what you said....
Arizona. I'll totally concede to what you said. It's a great point as staying cool under pressure is something you can train and that type of trainingis a must in certain sports.
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01-04-2015, 11:25 AM
Thread: angel collinson
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That came out wrong I meant I'm am an idiot for...
That came out wrong I meant I'm am an idiot for responding to ottomans ottomh just relax and enjoy skiing!
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01-04-2015, 11:19 AM
Thread: angel collinson
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Ottime. I probably am! Especially for wasting...
Ottime. I probably am! Especially for wasting time posting on here! Everyone just relax and enjoy skiing!
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01-04-2015, 09:58 AM
Thread: angel collinson
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Ski skills have a ceiling in many people's mind....
Ski skills have a ceiling in many people's mind. It's the lazy way out. Instead of pushing the limits on skills like in many popular sports they pushed the limits on thrills and while doing so pushed...
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01-04-2015, 09:51 AM
Thread: angel collinson
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OP. If you want to claim you got a bigger sack...
OP. If you want to claim you got a bigger sack then fine but don't say you're a better skier. I'd be surprised if you could zipperline like really great skiers like Plake or Moseley. And by the way,...
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01-04-2015, 09:24 AM
Thread: angel collinson
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I think there is some skill but it's not the kind...
I think there is some skill but it's not the kind of skill that hard to attain. For example, 2014's line of the year was awesome to watch, dramatic, thrilling even for the viewer, but you gonna tell...
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01-03-2015, 11:39 PM
Thread: angel collinson
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What is better skiing anyways with respect to...
What is better skiing anyways with respect to gnarly lines? There isn't that much skill involved in hucking. Any idiot can huck off the Palisades, MainlinePocket, Broken Arrow,etc. it takes courage...
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12-17-2014, 03:31 PM
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Tahoe J! Fellow golfer and skier! Cool!! Have...
Tahoe J! Fellow golfer and skier! Cool!! Have a great season!
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12-17-2014, 12:56 PM
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Thanks for the thoughts! It is obvious that...
Thanks for the thoughts! It is obvious that skiing is not a sport where one can make a great living doing professionally at least today. It just seems that with the popularity of the sport...
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12-17-2014, 09:12 AM
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Question about making a living as a ski professional...
Hello there. I would like to get some insight from you pros with experience in the reality of making a great living becoming a ski professional and making lots of money doing it. I ask because my...
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10-20-2014, 08:30 PM
Thread: Swapping springs in pivot/fks bindings.
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Think I'll do it again.
Think I'll do it again.
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12-18-2013, 12:45 AM
Thread: Moguls!!! Oh Yes- collective thoughts
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Last season I skied my old 185 1080 moguls and...
Last season I skied my old 185 1080 moguls and after skiing Praxis MVPs all season. The MVPs are 187 and 100 underfoot. The 1080s sucked. The MVPs are so easy to ski and spoil you. The 1080s were way...
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11-15-2013, 06:29 PM
Thread: Swapping springs in pivot/fks bindings.
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Dude. Just man up and ski the 18's. Oh I forgot....
Dude. Just man up and ski the 18's. Oh I forgot. This is for "someone else".
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01-30-2013, 02:06 PM
Thread: Widen your stance!
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I don't think there is really one way to do it. ...
I don't think there is really one way to do it. Wider stance is fine for areas where there are no bumps, but forget the wide stance in the bumps. I've got 115 underfoot and still love the narrow...
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01-28-2013, 10:26 PM
Thread: Look pivot 18 toe baseplate broke off...
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Karma. I wish good karma on you! Thanks! I...
Karma. I wish good karma on you!
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01-27-2013, 03:13 PM
Thread: Look pivot 18 toe baseplate broke off...
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If anyone cares. Skied with them today with the...
If anyone cares. Skied with them today with the broken baseplate. Once I got over the fact that is was broken I pretty much forgot about it and skied pretty hard without any issues. So I guess it's...
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01-27-2013, 09:15 AM
Thread: Look pivot 18 toe baseplate broke off...
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Yeah. Probably just a freak thing. I'm going to...
Yeah. Probably just a freak thing. I'm going to try and ski them today. Using the extra skis I had up was horrible in yesterday's conditions at squaw. All I could think about was how much I wanted my...
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01-26-2013, 11:13 PM
Thread: Look pivot 18 toe baseplate broke off...
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Shop didn't have baseplate. Have to wait for new...
Shop didn't have baseplate. Have to wait for new one. This sucks. I thought these bindings were supposed to be bombproof. Is this a normal thing. Base plates breaking off?
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01-26-2013, 08:16 AM
Thread: Look pivot 18 toe baseplate broke off...
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Look pivot 18 toe baseplate broke off...
And is gone. Boot toe now moves around. Is this a simple fix in shop that I can wait for or am I hosed and need to ski a different pair today?
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01-04-2013, 08:41 AM
Thread: Pole length and options
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I think pole length depends. I'm 6' and use 115...
I think pole length depends. I'm 6' and use 115 length because I like bumps. I would guess for planting more go shorter and for using more as a way to help you push along go longer. Maybe just get...
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01-04-2013, 12:02 AM
Thread: Praxis MVP
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Thought I would update my orininal review. I have...
Thought I would update my orininal review. I have about 12 days on my MVP'S now. The bumps at squaw are really getting great. I have a fun lap I do which consists if Mosleys run/chute75 then squaw...
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12-20-2012, 10:34 PM
Thread: Ski Lease Experiences/Nightmares?
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Thanks for the info! Here is a link to the...
Thanks for the info! Here is a link to the article:
http://www.snowpals.org/2012/an-insiders-guide-to-ski-leases/
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12-05-2012, 06:43 PM
Thread: Ski Lease Experiences/Nightmares?
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I should clarify. This is ski leases for...
I should clarify. This is ski leases for housing/lodging and not for skis. Thanks!
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12-05-2012, 05:17 PM
Thread: FS: Look P18's, Used.
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Millerstone. Go for it if you get in touch with...
Millerstone. Go for it if you get in touch with him. I was just getting greedy and don't have a pair of skis for these now.
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12-05-2012, 02:10 PM
Thread: Ski Lease Experiences/Nightmares?
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Ski Lease Experiences/Nightmares?
Hello all. I'm writing an article about ski leases for those who don't know much about them. If any of you out there have experience with them could you please share any advice you would have for a...
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12-04-2012, 05:01 PM
Thread: Praxis MVP
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I did my thoughts on these skis at this link: ...
I did my thoughts on these skis at this link:
http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php/250092-REVIEW-2012-2013-Praxis-MVP-187cm
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12-04-2012, 04:42 PM
Thread: FS: Look P18's, Used.
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these still for sale?
these still for sale?
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12-01-2012, 01:02 AM
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Thinking about a day trip up to squaw tomorrow. ...
Thinking about a day trip up to squaw tomorrow. Can't find anything helpful on tomorrow's forecast to help me decide if I should come up to ski the upper mountain or not. Any of you locals have any...
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11-26-2012, 12:50 AM
Thread: REVIEW: 2012-2013 Praxis MVP, 187cm
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I just finished three days on my new MVP's and...
I just finished three days on my new MVP's and thought I'd tell you about them since there doesn't seem to be much out there about them. I'll start by telling you a bit about me so that you can...
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11-23-2012, 08:36 AM
Thread: Squaw Valley Parking
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I do make the kids carry everything and SOMETIMES...
I do make the kids carry everything and SOMETIMES the meltdowns that occur after a nice long day of skiing are epic. But that's all part of it and really I wouldn't trade any of it in for anything...
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11-22-2012, 11:38 AM
Thread: Look pivot heel lift normal?
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Happy Thanksgiving! Eat and be merry and...
Happy Thanksgiving! Eat and be merry and hopefully hit the slopes! I will be tomorrow suckas:)
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11-21-2012, 10:01 PM
Thread: Squaw Valley Parking
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Ok. I used to be a Squaw bum but now after a job...
Ok. I used to be a Squaw bum but now after a job and marriage and kids I guess I'm a wannabe now:) I can still tear it up though, but admittedly, I don't get to ski by myself much anymore as I...
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11-21-2012, 09:00 PM
Thread: Squaw Valley Parking
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Squaw Valley Parking
I usually just do the free parking. Have to get there early though to park close by the tram. I see there is a pay for parking option to season pass holders. Upper parking is like 530 for the...
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11-21-2012, 10:11 AM
Thread: Look pivot heel lift normal?
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Look pivot heel lift normal?
Hello there. I just got my new skis back with the green look pivots installed. When I put my boots on and step into them in the living room and lean forward and pull up in the heel I can move the...
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11-19-2012, 10:27 PM
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I have a 20% coupon code for praxis if you decide...
I have a 20% coupon code for praxis if you decide to go that route. Praxis is the best. Message me if you want the code.
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11-15-2012, 09:24 AM
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Hey there. You should consider Praxis Skis....
Hey there. You should consider Praxis Skis. www.praxisskis.com. They are awesome. I just ordered MVP's for my daily driver. I also have a 20% discount coupon code if you decide to go that route.
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11-14-2012, 09:56 AM
Thread: Shout out to Praxis Skis!
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Shout out to Praxis Skis!
Hey there. I just wanted tell everyone how awesome Keith O'Meara of Praxis Skis is. I'm just a schmuck off the street that bought some custom MVP's and he treats you like I'm one of his sponsored...
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