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03-05-2024, 11:56 AM
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Some thoughts on prussic/friction hitch cords for...
Some thoughts on prussic/friction hitch cords for the RAD line.
ropelite https://www.ropelitellc.com/product-page/micro-hitch-cord uses Samson Tenex https://www.samsonrope.com/product/tenex as... -
01-12-2024, 12:11 PM
Thread: Official ATK Binding Thread
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IDK about those particular toes, but I switched...
IDK about those particular toes, but I switched the lightweight setup from the SL World Cup to the Revolution hoping it would prevent icing/snow pack issues and after a long mellow tour in dry cold...
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12-20-2023, 02:13 PM
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Sticky: I believe I found a 14.5 when my oldest was two,...
I believe I found a 14.5 when my oldest was two, but we decided to go with the 15.5 as it is the same shell size without a spacer and would work for longer. At that age so long as they dont pull out...
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12-16-2023, 07:38 AM
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I find a light, stiff boot is fine. I use the...
I find a light, stiff boot is fine. I use the newer alien 1.0 and it's a great match
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12-15-2023, 05:47 PM
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Haven't skied both. But the magico.2 is the...
Haven't skied both. But the magico.2 is the Goldilocks ski for me for mountaineering. If I could have only one ski it would be it. Handles hard snow really well and is very confidence inspiring if...
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12-15-2023, 05:44 PM
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Anyone near summit Colorado have a dynafit race...
Anyone near summit Colorado have a dynafit race binding jig I can borrow?
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12-15-2023, 12:10 PM
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Sticky: WTB 110ish skis to turn into little kid touring...
WTB 110ish skis to turn into little kid touring skis. Bindings can be crap or removed. Would love if they were at least 80 underfoot. Flatish tail preferred but open to anything
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12-04-2023, 11:31 AM
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Sticky: Welp, my 8yo took his nice ski pants to school...
Welp, my 8yo took his nice ski pants to school before thanksgiving and lost them... so I'm now looking for 8yo ski pants/bibs. Could also use a jacket.
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11-20-2023, 02:56 PM
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I had one for a year or two. I think fine for...
I had one for a year or two. I think fine for lower precision needs. Half of my mounts are skimo race bindings, with or without adjustment plates and it doesn't work for that purpose.
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10-21-2023, 07:00 AM
Thread: Official ATK Binding Thread
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I'm in Breckenridge and have the full jig. Send a...
I'm in Breckenridge and have the full jig. Send a pm if interested
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04-23-2023, 10:23 PM
Thread: Official ATK Binding Thread
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Yeah, I had something similar on Crest 10. Mike...
Yeah, I had something similar on Crest 10. Mike Hagen gave me a new length screw assembly and I switched it out. All good now
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04-10-2023, 08:51 AM
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Sticky: Looking for recommendations on a wider ski in 130...
Looking for recommendations on a wider ski in 130 length. 8yo is on the 4frnt Grom 117 currently and likes them. What are options for the next size up in length?
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04-10-2023, 08:32 AM
Thread: Ironing in skin wax
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I add agreement about the iron pass being very...
I add agreement about the iron pass being very quick. It should be maybe 10s to run the entire length of the skin, probably less. In that time it won't mess up the glue. I often use freshly waxed...
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03-31-2023, 05:55 PM
Thread: Motorola Defy Satellite Link
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I'm considering getting this when available...
I'm considering getting this when available because the subscription is so much less expensive than my inreach. Hope to have some real life info before doing so though
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03-30-2023, 09:00 AM
Thread: Official ATK Binding Thread
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Do you think it's the same as one size up in...
Do you think it's the same as one size up in brake width?
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12-29-2022, 02:13 PM
Thread: The 300g Touring Binding Thread
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I just rediscovered the Kreuzspitze GT and EL...
I just rediscovered the Kreuzspitze GT and EL bindings, particularly the clever way the heel adjusts vertical release. I was fawning over the Dynafit Mezzalama heel only to discover it has been done...
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12-29-2022, 01:59 PM
Thread: Ascent plates vs Auftriib Cramplifier
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Any chance you would sell a pair with just the...
Any chance you would sell a pair with just the outer shape, no notches or slots? I'm interested in making something like the Auftriib Saucer.
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12-29-2022, 01:52 PM
Thread: Kreuzspitze GT Binding
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GT is very interesting, seems to use the same...
GT is very interesting, seems to use the same mechanism to adjust vertical release as the new Dynafit Mezzalama (altering the length of the u spring)
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12-20-2022, 09:30 AM
Thread: Ascent plates vs Auftriib Cramplifier
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I'm also interested. One, maybe two pairs
I'm also interested. One, maybe two pairs
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12-05-2022, 11:19 AM
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Fascinating, I didn't know that this heel piece...
Fascinating, I didn't know that this heel piece has a different pin gap offset than other heel pieces. Whoops
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12-02-2022, 03:38 PM
Thread: New CAIC website
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Agreed. I would be happy to donate software dev...
Agreed. I would be happy to donate software dev time. I am a website developer, work primarily in .NET MVC but happy to help anyway I can.
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12-02-2022, 12:20 PM
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Not to mention the BD ones use a heavier toe than...
Not to mention the BD ones use a heavier toe than the ATK version.
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11-10-2022, 03:37 PM
Thread: The 300g Touring Binding Thread
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I have an extra pair of Trab Vario.2 7-9 heels...
I have an extra pair of Trab Vario.2 7-9 heels but not extra toes
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11-10-2022, 11:23 AM
Thread: The 300g Touring Binding Thread
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Any experience with the brakes on the Plum Oazo...
Any experience with the brakes on the Plum Oazo or Pika? I don't care for the side toggle on the ATK and do like brakes when transitioning on firm snow.
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07-28-2022, 11:34 AM
Thread: PSA: Pieps Safety Check
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FYI they give a phone number: 866-306-0865 and I...
FYI they give a phone number: 866-306-0865 and I was able to talk to a real person within 5 min of calling.
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07-28-2022, 11:25 AM
Thread: PSA: Pieps Safety Check
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Just got an email today saying now it's a...
Just got an email today saying now it's a voluntary recall?
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05-03-2022, 01:16 PM
Thread: Ski boot rivet tools
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Unfortunately this is in a carbon cuff, I don't...
Unfortunately this is in a carbon cuff, I don't think T nuts will work particularly well.
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05-02-2022, 08:19 PM
Thread: Ski boot rivet tools
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Thanks. That's definitely more than I am...
Thanks. That's definitely more than I am interested is spending for a few uses for myself. Good to know
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05-02-2022, 07:56 PM
Thread: Ski boot rivet tools
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Ski boot rivet tools
What is a good tool to replace rivets on ski boots without breaking the bank? The svst tool looks like a good option but I can't find out how to buy it or how much it costs. Lots of bench options but...
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04-18-2022, 06:29 PM
Thread: Official ATK Binding Thread
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It's a US import duty policy:...
It's a US import duty policy: https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/national-media-release/de-minimis-value-increases-800
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04-18-2022, 03:45 PM
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Agreed. I bought from Evo to give a try since I...
Agreed. I bought from Evo to give a try since I don't know of a local shop with the QAF and the lower scaffo bulges way too much. The cuff is fine but I found the lower far too soft.
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04-11-2022, 03:42 PM
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Great thoughts, thanks. That's disappointing...
Great thoughts, thanks.
That's disappointing to hear about the stiffness. I don't think I can drop back to the Sytron level of performance.
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04-11-2022, 02:48 PM
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My problem is my chicken legs, not with continual...
My problem is my chicken legs, not with continual adjustment. The design on the F1 requires too much force to close and eventually wore the velcro holding power requiring a new strap. I don't think...
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04-11-2022, 02:46 PM
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Good to know your thoughts. You say they felt too...
Good to know your thoughts. You say they felt too soft. What are you comparing that to? I like the stiffness of the Alien 1.0(stiffer than the Sytron) and want to ensure I don't lose that in changing...
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04-11-2022, 01:22 PM
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Cross posting here from the Dalbello thread: ...
Cross posting here from the Dalbello thread:
I'm considering the Quantum Asolo Factory or Quantum Lite to replace a pair of Alien 1.0 boots.
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04-11-2022, 11:32 AM
Thread: Dalbello Quantum '20-'21
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I'm considering the Quantum Asolo Factory or...
I'm considering the Quantum Asolo Factory or Quantum Lite to replace a pair of Alien 1.0 boots.
Reason I want to switch is the Alien rubs the ankle bone on the inside of the ankle on both my... -
04-08-2022, 09:22 AM
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Sticky: I was initially hoping for the kids bag as me and...
I was initially hoping for the kids bag as me and the wife have nice 3 season bags so no need for another, but I called FF yesterday and they said they aren't making their kids size bags for the next...
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04-06-2022, 09:43 AM
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Sticky: Not skiing directly though used for hut tripping...
Not skiing directly though used for hut tripping and backpacking in the summer... anyone have a lightweight kids sleeping bag their groms have grown out of? I'm looking for a kids bag for my 7yo...
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02-23-2022, 03:30 PM
Thread: Ascent plates vs Auftriib Cramplifier
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Me too. So did you buy prepreg uncured sheets...
Me too.
So did you buy prepreg uncured sheets and did a vacuum mold?
or already layed up sheets, made a mold and pressed? Wouldn't that just crack the sheets?
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02-22-2022, 11:13 AM
Thread: Official ATK Binding Thread
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Meh, as far as I have seen the weight is accurate...
Meh, as far as I have seen the weight is accurate if weighed without screws. Maybe other binding manufacturers provide weight with screws, IDK.
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02-14-2022, 10:08 AM
Thread: Official ATK Binding Thread
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I'm still looking for pictures of the new Raider...
I'm still looking for pictures of the new Raider or any other 2022-23 models. I want to see what they are doing with brakes next year. Anybody have one?
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01-27-2022, 11:11 AM
Thread: Official ATK Binding Thread
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Well, here is my disctinctions: RT 10: The best...
Well, here is my disctinctions:
RT 10: The best option if price is no object. Fully adjustable RVs, 260g, ski flex compensation
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01-19-2022, 01:19 PM
Thread: 22/23 gear rumors
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I'd love to see pics or hear more of how they are...
I'd love to see pics or hear more of how they are doing brakes.
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01-11-2022, 01:59 PM
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Here is a pic that shows the spring being milled...
Here is a pic that shows the spring being milled to a thinner profile
https://www.skimo.co/image/data/atk/2021/sl-lt-world-cup-binding-back.jpg
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01-10-2022, 09:38 AM
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FYI I don't think you are correct about those...
FYI I don't think you are correct about those being SL Lightweight. The Lightweight version have a milled down U spring to get a lighter release value and I don't know any companies rebranding those...
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12-27-2021, 02:52 PM
Thread: FS Petzl Micro Traxion and Tibloc
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Mine are sold.
Mine are sold.
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12-23-2021, 08:11 PM
Thread: Opensnow All Access $10
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I'm also in if there is another 4 going
I'm also in if there is another 4 going
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12-22-2021, 02:08 PM
Thread: FS Petzl Micro Traxion and Tibloc
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FS Petzl Micro Traxion and Tibloc
Brand new Petzl Micro Traxion and Tibloc for sale.
$100 picked up for both.
$85 for Micro Traxion and $20 for Tibloc if split.
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12-21-2021, 12:27 PM
Thread: bobleisure.com anyone?
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I really want a pair of boots, but they are $806,...
I really want a pair of boots, but they are $806, just $6 north of the $800 import tariff threshold so I may be dinged pretty significantly for import duties. Anyone out there with a $10 off coupon...
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12-21-2021, 10:15 AM
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These race suits really are sweet. I use them for...
These race suits really are sweet. I use them for long single day mountaineering missions with softshells on top. Great storage for skins, food, water and a zippered beacon pocket. Not just for...
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