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12-05-2022, 04:57 PM
Thread: Norrona Lofoten Goretex Jacket (L)
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Hi..I am interested. Do you know what size you...
Hi..I am interested. Do you know what size you are in brands like Patagonia, Arcteryx or Peak Performance. I'd normally wear a L but the Norona size limits it to 6'!" and I'm 6'3".
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08-02-2013, 03:01 PM
Thread: Sell me your XL trail bike.
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I am selling a 2010 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR...
I am selling a 2010 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR COMP. I am going to get a full time done on it before selling. If your interested it will be under your range even with shipping. I can take some pics...
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01-16-2012, 08:09 AM
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Haha...it's not as tough as you might think with...
Haha...it's not as tough as you might think with the right gear. We tent it. That is a great line but be careful of it and the trees on skiers right they do get loaded and slide.
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01-13-2012, 06:02 PM
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Shitty buz.... SFB, here is some info you may...
Shitty buz....
SFB, here is some info you may not have....
First is a post from a local site we use to get conditions info. Has a few stills of the crown and debris pile. The aspect is... -
01-13-2012, 05:04 PM
Thread: FS: BCA Tracker DTS Like New
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FS: BCA Tracker DTS Like New
Selling a Tracker + Harness. It's 2 seasons old and was used approximately four times in total. It was an extra beacon that was used as a back up. I am looking for $200 + shipping.
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01-10-2012, 11:01 PM
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Did you make into the Molars? It's not...
Did you make into the Molars? It's not surprising that that face slid. It's a sad one for sure.
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12-18-2011, 09:15 PM
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Nope they wouldn't have....and the other...
Nope they wouldn't have....and the other manufacturers have issued rebuttals.
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12-17-2011, 08:02 PM
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Can you post a pic?
Can you post a pic?
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12-17-2011, 07:12 PM
Thread: FS- Armada JJ 185 new in wrapper
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after my divorce I bought more skis....keep'm
after my divorce I bought more skis....keep'm
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12-17-2011, 07:08 PM
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Backountry/Avalanche Shovel Test circa 2008/2009
I came across this tonight and found it to be a good read. We read lots of reviews on our skis, beacons, boots, etc. but the shovel is overlooked. I am going shopping after reading that my shovel...
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12-09-2011, 10:12 PM
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Sold folks.....Ledsled, enjoy.
Sold folks.....Ledsled, enjoy.
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11-29-2011, 09:12 AM
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Just to be clear, my was specifically in regards...
Just to be clear, my was specifically in regards to being able to ride out a slide if caught. I agree whole heartedly with your statement.
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11-29-2011, 02:17 AM
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The sport we all enjoy involves inherent risks. ...
The sport we all enjoy involves inherent risks. Those risks increase when we chose to ski outside of a controlled ski area. Ski/boarding ability is less important than luck and planning. We have...
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11-29-2011, 02:01 AM
Thread: Plum guide tech binding
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Just received an email from L'Equipe PLUM ...
Just received an email from L'Equipe PLUM
"Hello, the brakes will be available next season, the issue is that it won't be compatible with the current bindings."
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11-29-2011, 01:44 AM
Thread: What skis
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The most progressive I have seen have been...
The most progressive I have seen have been rocking the mono ski. The aggressive ones in a one piece. Just saying.
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11-28-2011, 11:22 PM
Thread: BCA Float 36 Review
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Thanks for that, looking at buying one this year.
Thanks for that, looking at buying one this year.
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11-28-2011, 11:15 PM
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uhm...just ski'em. If you are asking I can...
uhm...just ski'em. If you are asking I can guarantee you won't tell the difference even if it was a bad mount.
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11-28-2011, 11:07 PM
Thread: Line Opus Sizing Question
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+1 on the 185
+1 on the 185
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11-28-2011, 11:03 PM
Thread: Marker Tour F12 Major Failure
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Brave man. I took two people out last year on...
Brave man. I took two people out last year on different days with rental gear. Granted, pilot error in terms of technique but both instances the Tour failed. We had to duck tape and strap the...
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11-27-2011, 09:06 PM
Thread: NJ ski shop help me cut Skins
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+1. You can buy the g3 tool for like $4. I have...
+1. You can buy the g3 tool for like $4. I have used it for my BD skins. So muc easier. Really fool proof.
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11-27-2011, 09:55 AM
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Couple of things...I still use my skin savers...
Couple of things...I still use my skin savers while storing them. I too had an issue with the BD sheets. This may be completely inaccurate but I believe the G3 skin savers are better and do not...
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11-27-2011, 08:51 AM
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A ski to consider might be the DPS Wailer 112RP. ...
A ski to consider might be the DPS Wailer 112RP. I bought them a few days ago based on a buddy swearing by them and the the weight. The Hyrbids come in at 4.6lbs per. I'll let you know when I...
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11-27-2011, 08:20 AM
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Thanks guys...I really don't want to go much...
Thanks guys...I really don't want to go much lower. If I do, I might as well keep them for the really long approaches or multi day tours. This set up is super light all things considered. I think...
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11-26-2011, 08:42 PM
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Bump...hmm...am I out to lunch on the $$.
Bump...hmm...am I out to lunch on the $$.
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11-25-2011, 09:24 PM
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FS: 2010 Dynafit Stokes 182cm + G3 Skins + Vertical FT 12 (Possibly) + Extra Heel
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I am looking to sell my Dynafit Stokes. They were purchased March 2010 and skied once that season. Toured 2010/2011 season probably less than 12 days. I am thinning out my quiver to... -
11-24-2011, 01:16 AM
Thread: Dynafit Warranty Experience
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I broke/cracked the volcano on my vertical ft12s....
I broke/cracked the volcano on my vertical ft12s. They sent me an entirely new heel binding after receiving the pics. Super cool to deal with.
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11-23-2011, 09:44 AM
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Package sold folks.....
Package sold folks.....
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11-22-2011, 06:54 PM
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Would I ski them every day at a resort...no. IMO...
Would I ski them every day at a resort...no. IMO these are the best back country binding. I have years on these have only had one unwanted release and it was because the ski overflexed hucking a...
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11-22-2011, 06:40 PM
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Boot size is 335 MM. The reason for the...
Boot size is 335 MM. The reason for the "re-drill" was there was no line on the ski so the original shop mounted them too far forward based on the measurement from line. Had to slide them back. ...
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11-22-2011, 01:29 AM
Thread: Skevik Anton - 2011/2012...any info?
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Thanks man...i'd appreciated it.
Thanks man...i'd appreciated it.
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11-21-2011, 10:27 PM
Thread: Skevik Anton - 2011/2012...any info?
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Skevik Anton - 2011/2012...any info?
I am looking for a new "fat" touring set up this year. I likely will be mounting the Dynafit Radical FTs to the ski. I have heard little about the Skevik Anton other than a few people that ride...
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11-21-2011, 02:19 PM
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sent an email.
sent an email.
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11-21-2011, 01:50 PM
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FS: 2008/2009 Line Prophet 100s + Large Dukes + BD Skins
*****Sold*****
Looking to purge some ski's. I have no idea what these are worth so I am open to offers.
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12-24-2010, 12:18 AM
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No worries man....btw, thanks for reminding me. ...
No worries man....btw, thanks for reminding me. Anything somewhat open with a north facing aspect was pretty wind loaded from what I saw.
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12-24-2010, 12:11 AM
Thread: WTB: Mantras or Prophet 100
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I have a pair of line prophet 100 with large...
I have a pair of line prophet 100 with large dukes, bd sts skins. They are 186's and the 08/09 year. The have been well skied, one core shot from the first day out that has been repaired and has...
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12-23-2010, 09:35 PM
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@ Hohes...I'd give drilling new holes a shot. ...
@ Hohes...I'd give drilling new holes a shot. You likely have the old bar (silver) and all you need is a 17/64" bit and a round file. The newer bar may end up with too much lean as the hole is up a...
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12-23-2010, 08:19 PM
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Purcells - Golden, BC area sketchiness (Trees don't always mean safe)
Just a friendly reminder to everyone that it can still slide in the trees. We were riding in the kicking horse backcountry and made the mistake of dropping in on a line that we couldnt see all the...
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12-23-2010, 07:09 PM
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Well, went to the local home depot and bought a...
Well, went to the local home depot and bought a drill press for a couple of hours. Mod worked perfect and the lean is where I hoped it would be. Thanks for everyone's input.
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12-16-2010, 11:41 AM
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Hey mntlion....thanks. Picked up an extra set of...
Hey mntlion....thanks. Picked up an extra set of lean bars to play with. No, the boot isn't too stiff, I am a former racer so I am use to stiff. I will post the results when I complete it.
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12-13-2010, 12:45 PM
Thread: wtb: skins
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I have a set of G3 skins cut for a pair of 182...
I have a set of G3 skins cut for a pair of 182 Dynafit Stokes....106 waist. Toured 5 days. Make me an offer.
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12-05-2010, 10:57 PM
Thread: Review: Dyanfit Stoke 182
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SWskier...just to confirm, the performance wasn't...
SWskier...just to confirm, the performance wasn't terrible. The ski isn't a crud buster by any means but it did the trick.
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12-05-2010, 10:54 PM
Thread: Review: Dyanfit Stoke 182
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Nice catch lee...it took my about 5 looks to see...
Nice catch lee...it took my about 5 looks to see the typo. Oops...will do.
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12-05-2010, 10:45 PM
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Hey mntlion....the boot tours fine. I find that...
Hey mntlion....the boot tours fine. I find that the flex isn't progressive and that the forward lean isn't sufficient when skiing down. When in choppy terrain, I just don't feel like I can get my...
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11-28-2010, 08:45 PM
Thread: Review: Dyanfit Stoke 182
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Review: Dynafit Stoke 182
Folks...this is my first review so go easy on me.
Me...6'3", 195 lbs.
Gear: Dynafit Stoke 182, with the Vertical FT12 binding.
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11-28-2010, 08:24 PM
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Well toured them and still too upright for my...
Well toured them and still too upright for my taste and style of skiing. Looks like I will have to mod them after all.
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11-23-2010, 06:53 PM
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Lou's Skiing Performance Centre. I have been...
Lou's Skiing Performance Centre. I have been happy with them.
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11-20-2010, 07:00 PM
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Garmont Radium Forward Lean Changed for 2010/2011
More of an FYI.....apparently the forward lean for the Radium has increased this year. I have found my Radiums too upright and have been trying to have them modified. A local ski shop swapped out...
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11-18-2010, 10:39 AM
Thread: New 194 gotamas
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pm sent.........
pm sent.........
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03-18-2010, 12:05 AM
Thread: Backcountry.com coupon code
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Thanks man....seriously! Picked up the Dynafit...
Thanks man....seriously! Picked up the Dynafit stokes and FT12 for a serious discount!
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03-16-2010, 09:12 PM
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pm sent....any chance you would let the ft's go...
pm sent....any chance you would let the ft's go as well?
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