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12-17-2023, 11:18 AM
Thread: The Quiver Pic Rerun Thread
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Sticky: 479817 Couple of additions since the last...
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Couple of additions since the last update.
191 Volkl Revolt 121 w/ Tyrolia Attack 13 (FB Marketplace find for $275cdn. Couldn't say no)
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12-15-2023, 12:35 PM
Thread: 23/24 Cdn Rockies and related thread
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My best day was at Fernie (chest deep under the...
My best day was at Fernie (chest deep under the Timber Chair) and worst day (curling rink ice in the shade and puddles/slush in the sun).
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12-12-2023, 08:50 AM
Thread: Volkl Revolt 104/121
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Picking up a pair of 121's (191) mounted with...
Picking up a pair of 121's (191) mounted with Griffon's (meh) this weekend. Figured for $275(cdn), they're at least worth giving a try. I haven't had a deep snow ski in the quiver since I sold my old...
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11-11-2023, 03:10 PM
Thread: Big guy touring set-up
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Well, I'm officially set-up for the season! 188...
Well, I'm officially set-up for the season! 188 Blizzard G-Zero 105's w/ Plum Guide 12's and Dynafit Radical Pro's.
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11-11-2023, 02:51 PM
Thread: The Quiver Pic Rerun Thread
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Sticky: Got the touring set up today, so after a few...
Got the touring set up today, so after a few years off, I (technically) have a quiver again. I still want a big, deep snow ski (dearly miss my old Surface New Life's), but these should keep me going...
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11-07-2023, 09:12 AM
Thread: Big guy touring set-up
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Ended up getting the G Zero's and Plum's....
Ended up getting the G Zero's and Plum's. Hopefully getting them mounted up this weekend. Now it just needs to snow out here...
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11-05-2023, 09:32 PM
Thread: Big guy touring set-up
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So I've got a couple of second hand ski options...
So I've got a couple of second hand ski options I'm looking at:
1. G3 Synapse 109 (190) w/ G3 Ion 12 bindings. Look to be in good shape, although it sounds like one of the brakes might be seized... -
11-02-2023, 03:16 PM
Thread: Big guy touring set-up
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I picked up Radical Pro's. Fit is fantastic, but...
I picked up Radical Pro's. Fit is fantastic, but the real test will be out in the real world. Because it's my first year, I'm not going to be bagging huge objectives and will likely be staying pretty...
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11-01-2023, 09:38 PM
Thread: Big guy touring set-up
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The dead bird has always treated me well and the...
The dead bird has always treated me well and the fit has generally been pretty good. There's a reason I've got a few jackets.
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11-01-2023, 08:49 PM
Thread: Big guy touring set-up
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Okay. Next "big guy" question: Bibs vs pants?...
Okay. Next "big guy" question:
Bibs vs pants? I'm not saying we as a collective group definitely run hotter, but feel like we probably run warmer in general. That said, bibs have some benefits (ie... -
I've known this was a thing for a while, but...
I've known this was a thing for a while, but didn't get around to starting it until last night. Then got a migraine, called in sick and watched them on and off all day.
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10-31-2023, 09:15 PM
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Late to the party, but just found this and going...
Late to the party, but just found this and going to try to get a few weeks in before ski season hits. It's been a minute since the "oh dear god, what have I done" feeling two days post-work out, but...
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10-31-2023, 09:06 PM
Thread: Big guy touring set-up
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Thanks for the insight everyone. I ended up...
Thanks for the insight everyone.
I ended up picking up Radical Pro's for boots and am looking at some second hand G3 Synapse 109's (190) to get me started this season.
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10-29-2023, 11:42 AM
Thread: What's Blizzard up to?
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Hey folks. Looking for a little advice. For...
Hey folks. Looking for a little advice.
For reference, I'm 6'4 and hovering between 250-260, but athletic and a strong skier. All time favourite skis were 194 Surface New Life's and currently on... -
03-05-2023, 06:05 PM
Thread: Big guy touring set-up
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Appreciate the insight from a fellow clyde on...
Appreciate the insight from a fellow clyde on both skis and boots.
I'm in Calgary, so skiing in the Rockies. Bow Valley, Kananaskis, Rogers Pass, etc. Potential for big vert days, but will be... -
03-05-2023, 05:56 PM
Thread: Big guy touring set-up
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I'm down about 50lb from this time last year,...
I'm down about 50lb from this time last year, which has made everything uphill oriented so much easier and has me motivated to keep it going. I'm not mad at the prospect of being a smaller, big guy....
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03-05-2023, 03:13 PM
Thread: Big guy touring set-up
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Not totally sure, but looking at things like the...
Not totally sure, but looking at things like the Zero G Tour, Scott Cosmos, Fischer Transalp, Dynafit Radical or Hoji. All depends on what fits.
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03-05-2023, 01:50 PM
Thread: Big guy touring set-up
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Big guy touring set-up
So, after years and years of resort skiing, it's time to move into the BC and I'm starting to try and figure out what to look for. I currently have ON3P Jeronimo's (186), Attack 16 bindings and Mach1...
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11-10-2015, 03:51 PM
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I was expecting lots of soulful commentary and...
I was expecting lots of soulful commentary and was pleasantly surprised by an almost complete lack of said commentary. Great skiing and those helmet cam shots are nuts.
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11-10-2015, 01:05 PM
Thread: best ski swap score?
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Not at a ski swap, but back when I was in high...
Not at a ski swap, but back when I was in high school, I picked up a Thule roof/ski rack at Value Village for $50 AND fit my car without any issues. I was pretty pumped.
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01-18-2013, 04:22 PM
Thread: FS: Marmot BC 30 Ski Pack
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Is this pack still available?
Is this pack still available?
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