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^^^ So awesome to see R1s still kicking it.

I have a minty pair of L138 SPOONs with Pure3 construction sitting here, just mounted... I'll post some pics. I haven't skied these yet, waiting for the...

Sheep wearing sheep vs. a human garbage bag.

Baaa. Baaaaa. I like sheep.


* My IB is all still kicking it, some stuff ~5 years old. Merino wears out faster. That's the downside. Upside is, it...

Make sure to groom the pow first! It only delays opening Showcase by about 3 hours, but then you don't have to worry about tripping over your 162cm carving skis.
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Just because nobody's mentioned it, DPS W112RPC.

115mm underfoot.

Super playful.

186 or 192.

https://dpsskis.com/ski/wailer112RPC

DPS edges be 2/1.

All the skis I've seen here in BC this year have been well tuned, as in bases flat, edges sharp at 2/1, base structure, factory wax. That's what you want from the factory.

But...

^^^ welcome to Whistler on the weekends.

I wonder if the Spanky's closure was for Bad Attitude. Diamond had slid from the top by the time I got there --- which was in the first 15 chairs or something --- and nobody had really been in save...

^ In soft snow, yes, they smear. I've got mine at +1.5cm. But they come alive with nose pointed. ;p

Drop Marshal a line, he'll help sort you out.

If you're on bamboo-sidewall editions, these skis be at least 5 years old.

That's some decent lifespan for bamboo sidewall, before DPS went UHMW...

Wicked write-up. The Beast looks impressive. Also thanks for the beta on the P2P cut, both sides ;p

Could be a one-quiver setup but *only* if you have tech-fitted boots that you are already...

Alright, I think it's official. My daily driver is now the RPC.

I've been riding these in the dry conditions we've been having here in Whistler. Dust on crust, crud, and VW-sized bumps. Needless...

^^^ The 192 W99s have a tad less sidecut than the 184s. The 192s prefer to point it down the hill, the 184 carves a bit more across the hill. In softsnow conditions the distinction is moot, however.

So windy today. Spent all my time passing wind too.

BAKER is getting it I hear.

Most of the comments above reflect what I wrote here on the Alpha SV.

Alpha SV be wicked gloves. As waterproof as a glove can get. But what I especially like is the breathability, dexterity, and...

+1.5cm is my recommended mount for BC riders, inbounds or out. A little forward doesn't sacrifice float or stability, but nails the sweet spot for turn initiation and balance, and allows you to both...

If ya' don't hear from anyone, bring some beers into Escape Route or Comor and they'll get you sorted.

Shaggy, do we still have our 9am tee on Monday?

^^^^ There were so many GSAs yesterday on Whistler that it has proved once and for all the existence of pantheism. I don't even know where to begin. We've even got Touring Gapers now ... which is...

^ Contact your local Dynafit Rep first and ask them for the appropriate warranty channel.

There is no Dynafit Canada, just local affiliated reps with Salewa in the US.

^^^ I've hit the speed limit on the 184s too, basically, if you want higher top end speed try the 192s...

But if you're wanting AK heli movie turns, man up for the Lotus 120 Spoon or Lotus 138...

^^ Here in BC we regularly mount +1 through +2cm from midsole (which like all skis should be checked with measurement along the base).

You can certainly move farther forward, but you'll be...

Detuning with rockered skis is like waxing your bases... if you experience hookiness, get out that gummy stone.

We're getting a lot of requests here in Whistler for a "spooned" Cassiar. Any chances?

Yah just wanted to say, as this was announced just last week at SIA, that going forward DPS will be designed, pressed & distro'ed from SLC in Utah.

I'm all for local production but some of the...

Awesome. I was up there with "Old Man" Morin last week. The two tracks ahead of you in the pic were already there (well, at least I think it was those two), and P said "looks tracked out." Hehehehe...

Not a bad idea.

One-ski quiver for Whistler in my books means...

* a slackcountry setup with touring-capable bindings
* rocker for the heavier pow
* length at least 186 if you are a ~6' male and ski well (or...

Heavens, I stand corrected. I simply didn't know that pre-peg construction was now on the ball elsewhere. Good stuff, frankly; the more development, the cheaper the materials will get (I hope).
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FYI, for those in the Sea-to-Sky, Escape Route in Whistler has a pair in stock. The only (unowned) pair in BC, I should add. (They ordered two: the other pair sold on arrival.)

^^ Just read the review and I think you more or less nailed it. I too found the RPC to rail on groomers --- surprisingly well, in fact, and I think it's actually a better groomer ride than the RP. It...

^^ Neat (have yet to read). I am still wrapping my head/feet around the RPCs; proper assessment to come in coming weeks as well.

Definitely finding they need at least medium speed to maximize the...

^^ Totally, I appreciate the feedback above, and it really goes to show that whatever works for you is always the right answer when it comes to getting the right planks (or boots or whatever). What I...

Speaking of bumps, outside of the backcountry I've actually been seeking out bumps (yep, Whistler has been d r y). Bumps on bulletnose 112s is interesting. Definitely feasible, and not too bad once...

For resort use in crud, I'd ride the W112RP, L120, RPC, or L138, not the W99. And for primarily resort use I'd look at Hybrids, not Pures, especially if you find deflection to be an issue. The W99 is...

Pssst shirk, indeed, it is pretty hard to build a ski without epoxy. The B-stage pre-peg construction DPS uses for its Pure construction is a little more complex than this; the injected resin is...

Price is online and listed at $1349.

Git' ready!

Next will be replacement of Whistler gondola cabins.

Khyber's is on the list along with a chair for Flute, but both of these would require a large increase in skier visits. It's more likely that...

Word, though a quick caveat here: the L120s I mounted at +3cm are the 08/09 edition, which have less rocker than subsequent years. I mounted forward so I could get more centred for deep tree skiing,...

Not sure what precisely you're disagreeing about --- I think you mean to say the Lhasa Fat is stiffer? Worth noting that I am comparing to my 2009 edition Lhasas. So I can't compare to the new Lhasa...

hey folks,

I have a pair of MEDIUM Arc'Teryx Stingray pants here. Black. 12/13. Brand NEW, tags, in the bag. They are too small.

I'm looking to either trade for, or buy, a LARGE pair. New....

I returned my XC classic fishscale skis for the same reasons: they compromised the down, even in nordic skiing, and didn't provide nearly enough grip for the up (for the snow bitching: I live in...

The RPC is like a stiffer, more rockered Lhasa. Kind of. That's the closest comparison I can think of, but it doesn't take into account that the RPC is way stiffer torsionally, and has significantly...

For all such issues, bring your planks back to the shop of purchase, and DPS will take care of ya'. :)

I'll leave it to Marshal to speak to the above question.

I broke down the Quadrant over here.

I also broke down over the Quadrant. I could torque my entire foot inside of it. Tears were shed.

If you have big-ass feet, they are perfect, I guess.

^^ I would imagine because 148 underfoot is so freaking huge that going longer than 190 would be just overkill for nearly everyone. But hey, we're on TGR, if it's not 202 it ain't real. ;)

Agreed...

Also not noted here in this discussion. DPS Pures (prepeg carbon) are not just lighter, they are crazy torsionally stiff. About 33% stiffer than Hybrids, so keep that in mind when comparing the...

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Santa Claws delivers. W99 SE 184cm parked in the midst there.

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There's more where this came from.

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Marshal Olson siting in Smoked Salmon. Skinned the fish, then departed.

One point no one has mentioned yet: the Guardian is not AT sole compatible.

The Guardian has no lateral / moving AFD. It adjusts toe height only while the AFD is static both vertically and...

+1.5cm for both Duke & Dynafit mount on W112RP + W99 Pures.

Whistler conditions. ;p

(And I mounted both black and yellow sides for versatility.)