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01-17-2024, 01:25 AM
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I don't have access to the most recent Salomon...
I don't have access to the most recent Salomon Tech Manual, but the first generation STH Driver series bindings were still indemnified as of the 2021 manual.
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11-30-2023, 09:26 PM
Thread: Why do proforms suck now?
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This is totally accurate. I haven't worked in the...
This is totally accurate. I haven't worked in the industry in 10+ years, yet the majority of my pro-deal access credentials remain valid. The manufacturers don't want to police access. They make...
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11-25-2023, 05:11 PM
Thread: Black Friday 2023 Deals
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Up to 30% off already-discounted prices at...
Up to 30% off already-discounted prices at GearTrade.com
This is Backcountry.com's outlet store for ding/dent/damaged/returns. It's also a used-gear consignment shop, but the discount appears to... -
11-20-2021, 04:29 PM
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Couldn't agree more. Gripwalk is a bad solution...
Couldn't agree more. Gripwalk is a bad solution to silly problem. In the interest of deluding consumer into believing that one boot really can do it all, they gave us a generation of boots that are...
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10-21-2021, 11:40 PM
Thread: Binding Mount Paper Templates
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Sticky: That link is for the older STH/916 hole pattern. ...
That link is for the older STH/916 hole pattern.
Here's a link for the STH2/Warden template: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1maCeNZ6COUuA7y7ulTiJJ7Jgb1PXF1e1/view -
09-18-2021, 09:19 PM
Thread: Ski Drill Bits
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Don't forget to tap all holes. I mean,...
Don't forget to tap all holes.
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05-05-2021, 10:16 PM
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Looking at the 2010 Salomon shop manual, the STH...
Looking at the 2010 Salomon shop manual, the STH series had 19mm of adjustment range. Looks like the Z-series tabbed heels had 28mm of adjustment range. You should be good with any of the following...
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02-12-2021, 09:24 AM
Thread: Official Ski Gear Rant Thread
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Do you follow every state law, while elevated in...
Do you follow every state law, while elevated in the sky, far away from civilization, with zero chance of getting fined?
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02-12-2021, 02:23 AM
Thread: Official Ski Gear Rant Thread
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1. "Safety bars" on the chairlift don't make you...
1. "Safety bars" on the chairlift don't make you more safe, but they do make me unsafe when I get hit in the head with a steel pipe. Fuck the safety bar. Thankfully, I'm too cheap to ski anywhere...
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12-06-2020, 10:14 PM
Thread: What bindings test the best?
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Salomon with Driver Toe were always consistent...
Salomon with Driver Toe were always consistent and accurate.
Marker toes were all over the map. Rossignol heel pieces were often inaccurate. Dynafit and other low tech bindings are not reliable... -
10-31-2020, 11:55 AM
Thread: School me on delam issues
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Water is bad for steel and wood. Skis are made...
Water is bad for steel and wood. Skis are made out of steel and wood. Any opportunity for water penetration has the risk of rotting wood and rusting edges from the inside out. This could,...
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10-27-2020, 12:38 PM
Thread: Dynamic!
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Is there really anyone with nostalgia for this...
Is there really anyone with nostalgia for this brand? Not clear what niche this serves. Meh.
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10-20-2020, 11:34 PM
Thread: Leatherman type multi tool for skis?
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That's really slick, and small enough I'll...
That's really slick, and small enough I'll actually take it with me.
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10-15-2020, 01:27 AM
Thread: 997 love
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I never have problems with the AFD - my metal...
I never have problems with the AFD - my metal Solomon challenge is the plastic bit on the underside of the toe wings. I know some folks use JB weld. Is that still the preferred solution?
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10-15-2020, 01:25 AM
Thread: Jong Rooftop Box Question
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Inevitably, the inside of the roof box gets...
Inevitably, the inside of the roof box gets dirty. If you're going to pre-apply your skins, it's probably a good idea to wash (or at least shop-vac) your box at the start of the ski season to get rid...
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09-15-2020, 01:01 AM
Thread: Binding Mount Paper Templates
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Sticky: Double check, but the...
Double check, but the look_px_axial2_paper_template_R3.pdf template on page one of this thread should do the trick for you.
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03-29-2020, 05:33 PM
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Asus A.I. mesh is not terribly use friendly, but...
Asus A.I. mesh is not terribly use friendly, but it works.
I'm super happy with the Eero mesh system. Extends happily through brick walls to my detached garage. Easy to add extra units and... -
03-15-2020, 11:52 PM
Thread: Snow in the PNW 2019-20
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We enjoyed one last (frigid) day at White Pass...
We enjoyed one last (frigid) day at White Pass today. Vibe was strange - lodge was awkwardly full due to cold weather.
Uphill skiing it is this spring, I suppose. Be safe out there, especially... -
02-27-2020, 12:01 AM
Thread: What's with all the Marker hate?
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Former shop tech here. Marker should get credit...
Former shop tech here. Marker should get credit for great documentation, and easy installation. Unlike Dynafit, they don't seem to change their hole pattern every 12 months.
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02-05-2020, 01:00 AM
Thread: 2020-2021 Gear Rumors / Pictures etc
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Reminds me of the old Line Mothership layup....
Reminds me of the old Line Mothership layup.
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01-30-2020, 11:03 PM
Thread: Roto brush questions
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When I was a shop rat, I loved the roto-brush as...
When I was a shop rat, I loved the roto-brush as a time saver.
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01-27-2020, 11:07 PM
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This thread can end now. DGamms crushed it,...
This thread can end now. DGamms crushed it, despite his sworn oath to first do no harm.
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01-09-2020, 09:54 PM
Thread: L
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Praxis Rx
Praxis Rx
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01-05-2020, 10:34 PM
Thread: WTB: Sollyfits
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PM sent.
PM sent.
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12-13-2019, 07:12 PM
Thread: Dentist problems: Electric Ski Wagon?
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The cabin heater uses tons of juice. When I...
The cabin heater uses tons of juice. When I drive in the winter in my Chevy Bolt, I always pre-heat the cabin while plugged in before leaving. At least I'm not using battery for the initial warm-up...
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12-13-2019, 07:05 PM
Thread: Which Wagon?
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Honestly, you should look at a used Chevy Bolt...
Honestly, you should look at a used Chevy Bolt EV. I've owned one for a year now, and I"m really impressed. 60 mile daily commute. I frequently can charge for free at work, but my monthly fuel bill...
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05-04-2019, 12:36 AM
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Totally possible to re-use a 220-240V dryer/oven...
Totally possible to re-use a 220-240V dryer/oven plug to charge your EV (just check circuit's max amps for safety). The obvious downside is that your garage is not always proximate to your...
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05-04-2019, 12:28 AM
Thread: Car doorsteps (hooks onto latch)
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I'd forget and slam the door shut with the step...
I'd forget and slam the door shut with the step still installed, and end up permanently bending all the important door latch parts.
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04-23-2019, 12:09 AM
Thread: SNOW IN THE PNW 2018-19
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Dang. That sure is melting fast.
Dang. That sure is melting fast.
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04-23-2019, 12:02 AM
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I'm here to echo the comments recommending an EV...
I'm here to echo the comments recommending an EV for commuting. I love my Chevy Bolt EV, and it's saving me over $100/month in gas. You can get a used Nissan Leaf for under $10,000USD, but know that...
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04-22-2019, 11:49 PM
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https://www.thule.com/en-us/us/sport-rack/rooftop-...
https://www.thule.com/en-us/us/sport-rack/rooftop-cargo-carriers
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02-16-2019, 05:21 PM
Thread: Ski Boots - Carry on or check in?
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If you're worried, carry on the boots on the way...
If you're worried, carry on the boots on the way to the ski trip, but please check the stinky boots on the way home.
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02-11-2019, 10:46 PM
Thread: PSA: Mount your own fucking skis.
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Generally in this era, skis had a toe line...
Generally in this era, skis had a toe line marking and then you just mounted the heel to appropriate BSL. There usually was no midsole indicator.
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01-31-2019, 11:39 PM
Thread: Fitting full tilts to skinny legs
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Eat a sammich and hit the gym?
Eat a sammich and hit the gym?
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01-20-2019, 04:48 PM
Thread: Marker toe pieces shearing off
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Marker only offers a 3 year warranty on bindings....
Marker only offers a 3 year warranty on bindings. At least you were not injured.
Even the strongest bindings will break sometimes. I managed to snap the 1/2 inch solid steel toe height... -
10-24-2018, 11:29 PM
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No problem. Drill with narrow bit (3.5mm, not...
No problem.
Drill with narrow bit (3.5mm, not 4.1mm). Pull the old plugs. Be sure to hand tighten the new bindings so you don't over-torque. -
08-27-2018, 07:54 AM
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08-08-2018, 09:11 PM
Thread: Removing antique aluminum bindings.
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Tell us you're building a ski chair?
Tell us you're building a ski chair?
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06-28-2018, 10:54 PM
Thread: TGR bike jersey sizing
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I see what you did there.
I see what you did there.
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06-27-2018, 10:27 PM
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https://www.backcountry.com/salomon-sth-2-wtr-13-s...
https://www.backcountry.com/salomon-sth-2-wtr-13-ski-binding
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05-24-2018, 02:16 PM
Thread: Storage Wax VS Stone Grind
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PTEX occurs before stone grinding. The stone...
PTEX occurs before stone grinding. The stone cleans up the mess and gets everything flat.
In general, I would say that summer wax is cheap, easy, and can't hurt anything. But in this case no... -
05-24-2018, 09:15 AM
Thread: Longest ultra light rain shell
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Is this for cycling? Why not get a bike-specific...
Is this for cycling? Why not get a bike-specific jacket? They're cut with longer tail, longer arms, and (usually) no hood.
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05-18-2018, 09:49 AM
Thread: Help. 1998 Jeep Grand Cheroke 4.0
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Trying to make a Chrysler product reliable is a...
Trying to make a Chrysler product reliable is a fool's errnad. Stop falling for the sunk cost fallacy. Dump this lunker and get a more reliable vehicle.
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05-07-2018, 04:32 PM
Thread: Current REI warranty experiences
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One could argue that the "100% satisfaction...
One could argue that the "100% satisfaction guarantee" lifetime return policy existed 14 years ago when you bought the bike.
If REI wants to change the rules on purchases going forward, that's... -
05-04-2018, 11:54 AM
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If you get epoxy into the threads of your insert,...
If you get epoxy into the threads of your insert, wait for the whole thing to dry, then chase the threads with a metric tap/die set.
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05-02-2018, 11:51 AM
Thread: DIY Git Shit Done 'Pro Tips' Thread
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How does this work when I'm using a torque wrench...
How does this work when I'm using a torque wrench on bikes? Is it assumed that bike bolts are greased or anti-siezed?
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04-27-2018, 10:20 AM
Thread: DIY Git Shit Done 'Pro Tips' Thread
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I'm gonna go out on a limb and guess that you're...
I'm gonna go out on a limb and guess that you're a bachelor?
My wife is very handy, enjoys working with tools, but she would not be cool with a cordless drill permanently moving into the kitchen. -
04-26-2018, 10:17 AM
Thread: DIY Git Shit Done 'Pro Tips' Thread
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I'm a firm believer that 1) No security system is...
I'm a firm believer that 1) No security system is perfect, and 2) If you make your security easy to use, you'll actually use it.
Picked up a bunch of Kwikset-style reprogrammable padlocks for our... -
04-24-2018, 02:03 AM
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Somebody please buy this 4x4 Diesel...
Somebody please buy this 4x4 Diesel at government surplus auction and turn it into a baller house truck.
https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?fa=Main.Item&itemid=4176&acctid=8445
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04-23-2018, 12:45 PM
Thread: Third binding mount - what will fit?
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Compare for yourself. Download the PDF and toggle...
Compare for yourself. Download the PDF and toggle layers on/off to experiment
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Zc7iGpOPEgh3TSwkf1eQxnB2WsWUsvnf
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