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12-27-2010, 09:02 PM
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I made it there. It was fun. Here is a short...
I made it there. It was fun. Here is a short bit of video demonstrating such.
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08-02-2010, 06:24 PM
Thread: Obsethed with or without inserts?
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PowderLuder, points well stated. On the last...
PowderLuder, points well stated. On the last point, note that retail bindings always have longer, compromised hole patterns compared to race/TGR bindings. For a few intractable reasons. The extant...
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08-02-2010, 01:38 PM
Thread: Obsethed with or without inserts?
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When all skiers have the same size feet and/or...
When all skiers have the same size feet and/or are willing to accept shitty, heavy, compromise bindings.
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07-16-2010, 04:46 PM
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Where was the complaint? That was intended as a...
Where was the complaint? That was intended as a statement of fact. Looking at the subsequent posts, I guess we are talking about a deal for people who aren't really traditionally qualified. In...
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07-06-2010, 11:51 AM
Thread: How many mounts does a ski take?
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WRT alpine bindings, screws pretty much pull out...
WRT alpine bindings, screws pretty much pull out after screws are spun on installation. Else it just rarely ever happens no matter how many holes are in the ski. Don't overtighten screws. Easy to...
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06-22-2010, 08:27 PM
Thread: Goodbye Jer :(
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I just had to quote this. Too funny and too true...
I just had to quote this. Too funny and too true to go without recognition. I was LOLing.
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06-22-2010, 04:32 PM
Thread: Goodbye Jer :(
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I LOLed. Never have had an opportunity to meet...
I LOLed.
Never have had an opportunity to meet Blurred in real life, but now I'm part of his secret society, so I've got that going for me... -
06-21-2010, 10:43 PM
Thread: Unemployment running out?
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Not serious, not realistic. It is a ridiculous...
Not serious, not realistic. It is a ridiculous thing.
The voluntarist trade unions were, back in the day, against government regulated unemployment benefits. For good reasons. But that was... -
06-21-2010, 10:33 PM
Thread: Goodbye Jer :(
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Congratulations, you are simultaneously coming...
Congratulations, you are simultaneously coming across as paranoid, butthurt, and petty.
Put down the computer for a while. Your mental hygiene needs some work. -
05-07-2010, 05:42 PM
Thread: Bent Gate is Hiring
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They claim to want people who have actual...
They claim to want people who have actual experience and knowledge of product. In my area, you'd be a fool to take less than eleven or twelve bucks an hour to start. Too many other gigs, even in...
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03-18-2010, 09:44 AM
Thread: Douche Skier "protects his kids"?
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There were plenty of people around on that...
There were plenty of people around on that cat-track. More than enough for fucking around on it to be a douchebag move. "Respectful snow riders" don't make others uncomfortable for selfish gain. ...
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03-16-2010, 05:57 PM
Thread: Douche Skier "protects his kids"?
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Doing this shit with other people around on a cat...
Doing this shit with other people around on a cat track is a douche move. Especially if you are over the age of twelve.
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03-15-2010, 05:15 PM
Thread: Douche Skier "protects his kids"?
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You sound like you live somewhere flat. Good...
You sound like you live somewhere flat. Good luck with that.
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02-17-2010, 11:42 PM
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So instead of one mechanical thermostat, you want...
So instead of one mechanical thermostat, you want a computer controlled solenoid. Instead of needing one dead-reliable mechanical part, you now need a dead-reliable electromechanical one plus a dead...
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02-16-2010, 03:30 PM
Thread: snowboarder dies at mt. hood meadows
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This guy is an asshat. I have no problem flaming...
This guy is an asshat. I have no problem flaming someone who is trying to take away my personal freedom in order to quell their guilt for inadequate parenting. Fuck him.
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02-14-2010, 09:48 PM
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Could you elaborate on the design difference...
Could you elaborate on the design difference between that and the common 6 dollar ones I'm familiar with? (Or provide an app that has one/part number so I can go look for myself?)
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02-13-2010, 09:53 PM
Thread: Those slimebag mutherfuckers
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Wrong shuttle accident I think. I believe the...
Wrong shuttle accident I think. I believe the one pictured was due to a seemingly trivial failure of a hand formed foam insulator during launch that caused a catastrophic failure on eentry. Lots of...
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02-10-2010, 08:41 PM
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I'm going to quote this when I bitch and moan to...
I'm going to quote this when I bitch and moan to my rep. Me want boots.
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02-09-2010, 02:33 PM
Thread: FKS/Pivot wider brakes
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rossi warranty went a bit further and told me no...
rossi warranty went a bit further and told me no even for warranty on the new ones without proof of purchase when I asked a couple months ago.
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02-09-2010, 01:51 PM
Thread: Spirit Creations BAMBOO SKI POLES
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I don't think you should ever apologize for the...
I don't think you should ever apologize for the price. They are gorgeous and handmade...200 bucks is really reasonable. Some mass-produced poles cost as much and ultimately seem much less...
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02-06-2010, 09:03 PM
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nevermind, im a moron, you were talking about...
nevermind, im a moron, you were talking about trying on impacts. i can confirm the fit is impact like indeed.
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02-06-2010, 06:40 PM
Thread: Is my helmet really strong enough?
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That is why I don't wear POC, but then again it...
That is why I don't wear POC, but then again it is also a pretty good sign that they might protect your head better than most.
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02-06-2010, 06:28 PM
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mntlion: you actually have your hands on some? I...
mntlion: you actually have your hands on some? I fondled some at our on-snow but even offers of hookers'n'blow couldn't loose a pair for myself...
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02-06-2010, 06:15 PM
Thread: Spirit Creations BAMBOO SKI POLES
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Coolest thing I've ever seen on Etsy. If I had...
Coolest thing I've ever seen on Etsy. If I had the money I'd be all over that.
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02-06-2010, 05:43 PM
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WTT: deal on a barryvox beacon for a deal on whatever you want
Don't know who distributes these, but I want one and I don't want to pay retail. Let me know what you want in return if you can hook this up. Thanks.
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02-04-2010, 09:06 PM
Thread: ST101: Base Edge File Guides - a reivew
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Comment: Unless you are planning on actually...
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01-25-2010, 07:22 PM
Thread: Coolest skis you'll ever ski!
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Of course it can. You're charging 150-200% of...
Of course it can. You're charging 150-200% of what other manufacturers charge for skis built anywhere from China to Austria. You see, the other guys wholesale their skis to retailers. Someone who...
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01-24-2010, 11:05 PM
Thread: Coolest skis you'll ever ski!
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"fight not worth fighting" but you are too much...
"fight not worth fighting" but you are too much of a sleazy marketing puke to actually come out and say here or anywhere on your website that the skis are made in China.
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01-24-2010, 10:08 PM
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Cops do that ALL THE TIME and the courts have...
Cops do that ALL THE TIME and the courts have emphatically chosen to support that decision. Any of your 2nd amendment folks will know the cases...
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01-24-2010, 10:03 PM
Thread: to grind or not to grind?
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no need to read more. yes, get them ground by...
no need to read more. yes, get them ground by someone who knows what a flat ski is. all skis should be ground after being skied on too much, which might be a couple hundred miles or a couple...
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01-24-2010, 09:33 PM
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I learned the hard way to always carry a...
I learned the hard way to always carry a headlamp. You can carry one that weighs about an ounce and is small enough to forget its in a pocket. Not exactly going to make life fun, but it will give...
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01-18-2010, 09:57 PM
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One of the nice things about living in a famously...
One of the nice things about living in a famously successful productive society is that not everyone has to live in the concrete jungle and drive a desk selling soulless bullshit. Some people paint....
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01-11-2010, 09:52 PM
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Gee, wonder what would make such a guy openly...
Gee, wonder what would make such a guy openly hostile to his government?
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01-11-2010, 08:29 PM
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Chances are good that you have a PX Racing brake...
Chances are good that you have a PX Racing brake and a PX binding, or vice versa. If so, you're fuct.
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01-09-2010, 10:38 PM
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see: my location your point is taken re: new...
see: my location
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01-09-2010, 10:23 PM
Thread: WWMD: Ski partners
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Tell him I'll send him a serviceable pair of...
Tell him I'll send him a serviceable pair of fairly recent real skis in exchange for the Big Feet.
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01-09-2010, 07:23 PM
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Very interested in this for 2011!
Very interested in this for 2011!
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01-09-2010, 07:09 PM
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I take it you've never been to Stratton.
I take it you've never been to Stratton.
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01-08-2010, 08:08 PM
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If that deal works Sunday this week I'll be...
If that deal works Sunday this week I'll be there...probably the only guy skinning around on Pocket Rockets. Stoked for sure to get up there.
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01-05-2010, 03:03 PM
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Love your website. Thanks for posting here. I...
Love your website. Thanks for posting here. I know nothing about searching for fares, do deals of this caliber ever exist early in the week edit: (as in, leaving sunday instead of sat), and if so...
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01-05-2010, 02:39 PM
Thread: edge sharpening power tool?
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People file skis much too often. I use a 2500...
People file skis much too often.
I use a 2500 pound automated version with flood coolant at my workplace. If I didn't have that, I'd still be keeping skis sharp with a 100grit moonflex and rarely... -
01-05-2010, 02:32 PM
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Don't you guys have craigslist? Should take...
Don't you guys have craigslist? Should take about 15 minutes to get three calls.
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01-05-2010, 02:31 PM
Thread: Shogun bindings, Salomon or Marker?
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STH12. The biggest difference between the...
STH12.
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01-05-2010, 02:28 PM
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DH poles are built that way but GS/SG poles...
DH poles are built that way but GS/SG poles aren't. GS poles place the basket behind the grip when held vertically.
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01-04-2010, 04:06 PM
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^ left a little bit before that, I work at noon...
^ left a little bit before that, I work at noon on Sundays.
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01-03-2010, 08:45 PM
Thread: 2010 Volkl Katana Problem.
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Have you spoken with your dealer about a possible...
Have you spoken with your dealer about a possible (non-warranty) remate from Voelkl?
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01-03-2010, 04:53 AM
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Headed out to Hickory in a few. We'll see how...
Headed out to Hickory in a few. We'll see how that goes.
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01-02-2010, 10:22 PM
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So? If I show up with skins tomorrow and I buy a...
So? If I show up with skins tomorrow and I buy a ticket, do I get to walk up top?
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12-28-2009, 10:26 AM
Thread: old old stuff (circa mid of the eighties)
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I love the swallowtail.
I love the swallowtail.
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12-28-2009, 10:16 AM
Thread: FKS turntable question
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I've had two major car accidents as a result of...
I've had two major car accidents as a result of Mazdas. They practically crash themselves. Very hesitant to buy another, because I'm a retard who can't distinguish cause from circumstance.
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