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03-28-2023, 09:53 AM
Thread: FS: '24 Volkl Revolt 114, 191
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Any idea on weight? Just out of curiosity…
Any idea on weight? Just out of curiosity…
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11-28-2022, 04:36 AM
Thread: What's Blizzard up to?
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Merci pour l’info Gweilo ! I pulled the...
Merci pour l’info Gweilo !
I pulled the trigger on a pair of 21/22 R11’s and just received them today. On my kitchen scale they are ~ 2335 each! This is a nice surprise and while they are... -
11-23-2022, 03:12 PM
Thread: What's Blizzard up to?
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That’s the 2nd time I’ve read that the Rustler is...
That’s the 2nd time I’ve read that the Rustler is a better carver - surprises me a bit given my time on other enforcers.
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11-23-2022, 12:15 PM
Thread: What's Blizzard up to?
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[QUOTE=Bandit Man;6735618]Own the Enforcer...
[QUOTE=Bandit Man;6735618]Own the Enforcer Pro/115 (191) and Rustler 11 (green and orange models), but only in the 188. The Blister review of the Pro/115 is pretty accurate IMO. It’s more damp (w/2...
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11-22-2022, 03:41 PM
Thread: What's Blizzard up to?
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[QUOTE=whyturn;6735161]No but if you have an...
[QUOTE=whyturn;6735161]No but if you have an enforcer then I can give you a comparison.
The rustler 11 is extremely versatile and carves better than any 115 I’ve ever been on. It’s all... -
11-22-2022, 11:54 AM
Thread: What's Blizzard up to?
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Anyone skied both the R11 192 cm and the Enforcer...
Anyone skied both the R11 192 cm and the Enforcer 115?
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02-13-2019, 10:57 AM
Thread: Bent Chet 120
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I have had mine for a few days now so thought i'd...
I have had mine for a few days now so thought i'd chime in. I'm 5'9" / 145lbs / do not ski switch. Got the 192 and mounted them with Shifts at -3 from recommended. Boot: Lupo FCR 26.5 fwiw.
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02-09-2019, 02:20 PM
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Qst99 or 106?
Qst99 or 106?
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01-25-2019, 11:49 AM
Thread: Bent Chet 120
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ya i get it its just that i have never...
ya i get it its just that i have never experienced it myself. I am sure the day i do i will be wishing i had crampons in my pack as well :)
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01-24-2019, 01:45 PM
Thread: Bent Chet 120
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my thought exactly...
my thought exactly...
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01-23-2019, 09:09 AM
Thread: Bent Chet 120
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BC 120 vs new Spur
Am also considering the 192 and mounting further back....but also quite interested in the Spur with shifts. Its heavier, but a directional ski and Im too old to ski assforward so if anyone has skied...
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04-21-2017, 02:44 PM
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Hawx vs Lupo Carbon ti
Can anyone comment of the Lupo Carbon ti vs the hawx?
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09-27-2016, 02:41 PM
Thread: Gravel Grinders as Road Bikes
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Nice looking bike farmguy! I used to ride a 2011...
Nice looking bike farmguy! I used to ride a 2011 BMC SL01 Roadracer and it was a great bike, but i couldn't fit anything larger than a 25mm Michelin Pro4 endurance tire on it (stretched to 28mm after...
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06-03-2016, 02:18 PM
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Keepin it real in the US of A.
Keepin it real in the US of A.
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01-23-2016, 03:13 PM
Thread: Fritschi Vipec review thread
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Mine are the same. Takes some force to get into....
Mine are the same. Takes some force to get into. I wouldnt be surprised if a pin breaks at some point. I have seen some people push them into touring mode then reach down and pull the lever up to...
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01-23-2016, 03:05 PM
Thread: Snow for the Euros.
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Fred Bernard with Peak Powder. Awesome guy.
Fred Bernard with Peak Powder. Awesome guy.
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01-12-2016, 03:10 PM
Thread: Fritschi Vipec review thread
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I used the same jig to mount the black ones as i...
I used the same jig to mount the black ones as i did with the white ones.
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01-04-2016, 03:02 PM
Thread: Fritschi Vipec review thread
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I would say its easier... Easy, imo, would be...
I would say its easier... Easy, imo, would be like a regular alpine binder.
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01-04-2016, 02:59 PM
Thread: Insulated waterproof pants
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BD Zone pants.
BD Zone pants.
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01-02-2016, 07:01 AM
Thread: Fritschi Vipec review thread
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Hey thom, I have only ever used plum guides and...
Hey thom,
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01-01-2016, 02:42 PM
Thread: Fritschi Vipec review thread
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I have skied the original vipecs and did not like...
I have skied the original vipecs and did not like them. The din was directly connected to the toe wings and when you crank,ed up the din the wings moved in making it a bitch to get in.
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12-04-2015, 08:42 AM
Thread: Blizzard Cochise 185
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I did grow up ski racing and am fairly fit so I...
I did grow up ski racing and am fairly fit so I dont tire quickly and I like the added stability on big open terrain. That said I do like trees as I grew up in VT and these 185's are a treat ...
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12-04-2015, 01:49 AM
Thread: Blizzard Cochise 185
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FWIW I am 5'9'' / 145lbs and ski the 185 from...
FWIW I am 5'9'' / 145lbs and ski the 185 from 2013/2014 (blue with red bull). I find it too short. Saying its actually 183cm is a compliment...more like 181cm. With the new generation I would...
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11-03-2015, 02:17 PM
Thread: Go forth and ride, then bring back pics
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Kick ass! Where is this?!?!
Kick ass! Where is this?!?!
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09-22-2015, 02:11 PM
Thread: Talk me out of a SportWagen TDI
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Talk me out of a SportWagen TDI
Irony: a country which is overwhelmed with tens of millions of 10mpg trucks/suv's gets a hair across its ass about a few (482,000 vs millions of trucks/suv's) high mpg euro diesels.
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02-01-2015, 03:58 PM
Thread: Clipping Pieps DSP in beacon pocket
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I have a pair of the schoeller/windstopper BD...
I have a pair of the schoeller/windstopper BD pants with the Pieps pocket and like them for this reason. I like suspenders as well and there are less straps to get in the way. No problems with...
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09-10-2014, 12:58 AM
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I use a BD Alpine Start Hoody. Packs up small,...
I use a BD Alpine Start Hoody. Packs up small, breathes reasonably well, and has nanosphere coating so it sheds light rain well enough. If you are planning high alpine then maybe a pack able Goretex...
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07-30-2014, 12:32 PM
Thread: Snow for the Euros.
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If you are going to Murren its worth looking into...
If you are going to Murren its worth looking into doing some via ferrata as it is exceptional there. If that is too wild for you just ride the old cog train from lauterbrunnen to wengen and up to...
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07-30-2014, 12:24 PM
Thread: Do You Know Your Neighbor?
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Hmmm...i like fit chicks, but thats over doing it...
Hmmm...i like fit chicks, but thats over doing it in my book.
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02-04-2014, 12:58 PM
Thread: 2014 Black Diamond Convert
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As far as I know they are not for sale yet. Don't...
As far as I know they are not for sale yet. Don't think any euro shops will be getting any this year if so they likely won't be for sale. I got em direct :)
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02-04-2014, 06:29 AM
Thread: 2014 Black Diamond Convert
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149998 Here you go. The other ski was within...
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Here you go. The other ski was within a few grams. Putting vipecs on them this week. I've skied a few carbon skis (made a pair myself as well) and wouldn't ever consider a ski this light... -
01-16-2014, 02:38 AM
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Super comps are nice spokes and worth some $....
Super comps are nice spokes and worth some $. Good luck with the sale.
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01-15-2014, 03:12 PM
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What spokes? Those are nice hubs but can be had...
What spokes? Those are nice hubs but can be had off chain reaction for about 300$ ish for a pair. Plus 150$ ish for a pair of Stan's rims....comes down to the spokes I'd say.
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01-14-2014, 02:29 AM
Thread: Fritschi Zenith tech binding
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Ya don't ask me I don't design the stuff. Lost...
Ya don't ask me I don't design the stuff. Lost equipment comes to mind for sure....
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01-13-2014, 08:37 AM
Thread: Fritschi Zenith tech binding
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Next years BD carbon skis are all white just like...
Next years BD carbon skis are all white just like the binding. Other than the graphics the build quality seems to be top notch and they are super light.
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01-13-2014, 08:19 AM
Thread: Fritschi Zenith tech binding
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Ya I know. All I am saying is that when we...
Ya I know. All I am saying is that when we mounted them we used the demo plate which lifts the binder up off the ski. Didn't know if what you saw in verb was a pair with demo plates or not.
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01-13-2014, 07:52 AM
Thread: Fritschi Zenith tech binding
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Nah the fritchi rep came up to Basel as well to...
Nah the fritchi rep came up to Basel as well to deliver a few of those :)
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01-13-2014, 06:35 AM
Thread: Fritschi Zenith tech binding
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Were they on BD skis? The BD reps all have those...
Were they on BD skis? The BD reps all have those on their demo boards and they are all with demo plates under them.
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08-01-2013, 12:19 AM
Thread: Lance back in the news.
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That was a great read thanks! Well written and...
That was a great read thanks! Well written and worth the time. Good laugh for sure.
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07-25-2013, 12:15 PM
Thread: Super Fast Rolling Tires that are CHEAP??
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I have an on / off road bike in the stable that...
I have an on / off road bike in the stable that has a Small Block 8 on the front and a vulpine out back. Seems to roll pretty well at higher psi but can drop it down if it gets rough and they do...
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04-04-2013, 11:02 AM
Thread: Snow for the Euros.
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Bummer you didn't get the Cunningham, but at...
Bummer you didn't get the Cunningham, but at least you had some fun. Also, I can imagine the hard pack was scary with the condition your board is in...yikes!!! You really need to get a tune !
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04-01-2013, 09:59 AM
Thread: Snow for the Euros.
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Hey Arash thanks again for yesterday. Cosmiques...
Hey Arash thanks again for yesterday. Cosmiques has always been one I've wanted to ski and it was prime yesterday and para face was deeeeep!!!
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03-28-2013, 09:56 AM
Thread: Snow for the Euros.
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Ok obviously a poor choice of words on my part. I...
Ok obviously a poor choice of words on my part. I sometimes forget tgr is full of prepubescent teens alternating between their favorite websites: youporn, YouTube and tgr...
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03-26-2013, 01:34 PM
Thread: Snow for the Euros.
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Who's in Cham this coming weekend? I'm coming...
Who's in Cham this coming weekend? I'm coming down from der Schweiz to pop my Cham cherry and should be able to ski 3 or 4 days. Not sure where I am staying yet but would like to hook up with some...
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02-26-2013, 09:49 AM
Thread: WTF was she thinking? not so a-MAZE-ing
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Philth when you say hottest I hope you mean...
Philth when you say hottest I hope you mean successful as I can think of a few others that are better looking than her...that that I'd kick her outta the bed just saying.
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02-14-2013, 02:08 AM
Thread: Cutting off tips
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I'd be willing to bet many pow skis don't have...
I'd be willing to bet many pow skis don't have wood that runs into the tips and tails. It's likely they just use plastic spacer. Definitely interested to hear the results as I'd love to chop the...
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02-14-2013, 02:05 AM
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Check ebay for heated motorcycle gloves? I...
Check ebay for heated motorcycle gloves? I thought I saw some reasonably priced ones when I looked last.
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01-28-2013, 02:14 PM
Thread: Gym training for MTB racing?
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Whiteroom: when I lived in that area I raced in...
Whiteroom: when I lived in that area I raced in this series http://www.masuperseries.com/ it's grown and changed since I left but it might be a good alternative to mix it up. Sorry no help with...
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01-28-2013, 02:02 PM
Thread: Forward lean
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Atomic, with the Redster anyway, is going in the...
Atomic, with the Redster anyway, is going in the opposite direction. I can see for touring it might be better, but not for skiin hard. The atomics are between 16-18 degrees iirc. I tried on some WC...
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01-28-2013, 01:48 PM
Thread: Arcteryx alpha/vertix gloves, yay or nay?
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Wow what's this talk of 300 bucks for a pair of...
Wow what's this talk of 300 bucks for a pair of gloves? You are either nuts or a dentist...I'm not a big kinkos fan, but I did get a pair of carhartt goretex gloves a few years ago for 30 bones and...
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