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  1. I've heard good things about the Bridge as well. ...

    I've heard good things about the Bridge as well. I'm 6'2", 205 and skiing the Nordica Soul Rider 185 myself. It's by far the best "do everything" ski I've been on. Pretty playful, holds a good...
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    They need to fix their jacked "tune" they gave...

    They need to fix their jacked "tune" they gave you. Belts just prep the base for the final (stone) finish. To get rid of the "hairs" on your base from them just running the belt, you can try...
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    Thanks Bumper, you're right, softer in...

    Thanks Bumper, you're right, softer in comparison. Felt like they'd be playful, but definitely not saying they have the flex of the Hellbent. Would like to demo for sure.
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    This was actually my favorite line of skis at the...

    This was actually my favorite line of skis at the show. I'm very curious as to how that Pillowfight skis. At 6'2", 205, I'm used to a 189 Hellbent and love them. Comes in a 186 and 196....hmmmm. ...
  5. So...no Hellbent in K2's line anymore?

    So...no Hellbent in K2's line anymore?
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    Beaver Creek ski instructor conversation at my...

    Beaver Creek ski instructor conversation at my shop the other day.

    Instructor: Yea, I need my skis adjusted to my new boots. (all beat to hell, dry bases, didn't want tuned)
    Me: Alright, just...
  7. Well, I can speak for the Summit County, CO area....

    Well, I can speak for the Summit County, CO area. I've been up here for a couple years and thinking of where to buy myself.

    Frisco- small town, summer festivals, walking distance from the...
  8. I've just decided today to get the bike out. ...

    I've just decided today to get the bike out. High of 44 and sunny in Dillon today, 48 tomorrow. Gonna go check out the trails behind Summit Cove. Baby Jesus is punishing us for having 2 seasons...
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    I just bought these in the EXP model. A well...

    I just bought these in the EXP model. A well constructed boot, can't wait to try them out. I'll post some feedback on these later.
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    Not Pontoons but might as well be, I finally got...

    Not Pontoons but might as well be, I finally got my skins in from K2 for my 189 Hellbents w/ Barons just in time for my Fowler/Hilliard hut trip over Vail Pass. Second time on skins, 5 hour hike in,...
  11. Thread: X-Games 2011

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    Got to go to the X Games last night and watch ski...

    Got to go to the X Games last night and watch ski superpipe finals from the viewing suite which was pretty damn cool. I'll agree with previous posters about the snowmobiling however in person it's a...
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    This one and add the missing cat one to the list.

    This one and add the missing cat one to the list.
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    This just made my day. Thank you! I just sent...

    This just made my day. Thank you! I just sent the shit outta this link. :biggrin:
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    Looks like he lives in Highlands Ranch.

    Looks like he lives in Highlands Ranch.
  15. Wow! Those guys were dicks! This reminds me of...

    Wow! Those guys were dicks! This reminds me of anytime I go to Vail with my boarder friend. Fucking 40+ year old jerkoffs giving him shit on the lift because he's on a board.
  16. As an ex-boarder that went to skiing, I can say...

    As an ex-boarder that went to skiing, I can say overall snowboarding is more of a pain in the dick than skiing. I like being able to get on the lift, get off and go. Catwalks suck on boards as...
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    I live in Dillon. Just called the guy, he found...

    I live in Dillon. Just called the guy, he found a place.
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    A couple d-bag customer stories: Around...

    A couple d-bag customer stories:

    Around Christmas we had a guy come in who wanted to return his new skis (very entry level K2's) because they had a 3" hairline scratch (not even p-tex worthy) on...
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    I have seen similar happen in our shop as well. ...

    I have seen similar happen in our shop as well. It was with the Squire binding so basically the non-touring version. One of the girls at our shop, who's smaller but an agressive skier, snapped the...
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    Just some feedback on this. I took these out...

    Just some feedback on this. I took these out yesterday and hiked Erickson, North and South Bowls at Keystone. At around 200lbs on a 189, I couldn't get the tips to sink at all even in the deepest...
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    Well, I took the skis into the shop and after...

    Well, I took the skis into the shop and after debating with all of my techs, I went +4. I pulled the bindings, set the bases together on the bench, marked the contact points and compared that to...
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    It makes sense to be more centered in the camber....

    It makes sense to be more centered in the camber. I don't have that much behind my heel as far as camber goes. My main concern is tip dive at 205lbs then add a pack on my back in the deep stuff. ...
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    Well, looks like I've gone against everything in...

    Well, looks like I've gone against everything in this thread! I'm 6'2", 205lbs. Got the 2010-11 in a 189. Mounted "K2 traditional". This is my 3rd full season on skis, coming off snowboarding. ...
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    Sorry to hear about this. Just caught the story...

    Sorry to hear about this. Just caught the story on the local news.
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    Oh also....my first year working in a shop in...

    Oh also....my first year working in a shop in 02', this lady was buying ski boots and she insisted that she needed to walk around to make sure they fit right. So I let her go waste her time and...
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    So far this year I've heard "double-tippers" used...

    So far this year I've heard "double-tippers" used twice.

    "I'm looking into getting a pair of double tippers".

    "Oh I don't want double-tippers. I don't do much terraining."

    And I always hear...
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    McConkey's Hit List Song

    "Angel" by Massive Attack. That's the song. I actually found it on the movie "Stay" during the strip club scene. It's listed in the credits. Only took a year to find it! haha
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    Shane's part

    There's also a trance sounding song during McConkey's section in the original version of the HitList and I don't think it's listed but I've been trying like hell to figure it out.
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    06' Marker 1400's

    You see the new graphics? Half naked chic, hahah.
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    That groove on the screw is for people who's DIN...

    That groove on the screw is for people who's DIN is 4.5 or lower. If you're above that, you're supposed to set it flush with the housing.
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    A pair of skis just came back to our shop the...

    A pair of skis just came back to our shop the other day that I mounted in January. The entire toe looked like it just exploded. The customer said it happened when he landed in the park. The...
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    Everyone has there own opinions. As far as...

    Everyone has there own opinions. As far as performance, I like both Salomon and Marker but lean towards Marker. This is because I've never had problems with them as far as ordering parts or...
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    Get rid of those things.

    Get rid of those things.
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    I have 2 friends out here in CO that have the...

    I have 2 friends out here in CO that have the Pistols. One's on the 179, the other on 189's. They both have them mounted 2cm forward and say they're great for everyday skiing with that forward...
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    When I'm serious about ripping it up, I bust out...

    When I'm serious about ripping it up, I bust out the jeans which I tuck in my boots along with my Cowboys Starter puffy jacket. Top that off with a "funny" hat and I'm busting ass like Timmy the...
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    I agree, the 177's are great. I had a great time...

    I agree, the 177's are great. I had a great time on them but I'm just worried about them in the powder. Do you take them in powder and if so, do they do well? I tend to stay away from the park too.
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    Mounting for Karma 185's

    My all around ski for next year will be the Volkl Karma 185's. I'm 6'2",205 lbs. Any suggestions as to where I should mount them? I want them for everything from powder to trees and I'm learning...
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    New robot topsheet for 2006

    I heard they are coming out with a men's and women's PR. The mens will have the Buck Rogers robot on it and the women's will have that robot girl from the 80's show Small Wonder.
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    All against Marker suck

    I've had pair of Markers fail a release test in the years working in a shop. I've had multiples in other brands. Those of you complaining about mounting certain Markers sound inexperienced. ...
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