Fun new trail added to my trail system w some good flow. Then afternoon pump track laps at my place w an old xc racing buddy and his kids....

That's a silly good score. I would take Toast up on his offer, but if that doesn't work a Lyrik would also work well as they're pretty bang/buck for the mid level models. Coming from XC background...

Curious your thoughts on olympic XC races around this topic? Being topped off absolutely imagine they are, but I wonder if WC XC they're actually getting that much in during the 90 min race? I had...

I’ve done this past few years and have now tapped out all but the longest pretzel/uberpretzel and the really high London one. Personally found it motivating enough w/o going to a training plan which...

Lots of fun rides w my 11y/o lately, stepping up her game considerably. Her first season of NICA racing coming up
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Duff it’s been 70+ last few days here, not pre-season anymore! Heckling aside Roxtars right, but you could get out for a ride on it now and service on a rainy day.

Bet Wiss is rolling really well...

Windshield time worth it. Was hoping storm continued into the weekend, but still pretty soft on Saturday made for some good leftovers in various Kmart glades....

Friend of mine did it this season for his kid and didn't get the bill, so I'm optimistic there isn't a check in place for that.

Adding to my marriage debits for skiing/fun credits. Just committed to VT this weekend and my wife's car may have sucked a nail, havent' seen it since we're both at work.... she's giving me green...

Excellent stoke here Dan!

Was just explaining to my daughter how a guy I kinda sorta know through the internet was going to get to heli ski with Sage. She asked if you were going to be on Take A Lap??

Just in case anyone's in a similar situation my 12 y/o ($300ish kid pass) turns 13 (young adult $929) in May and was able to buy his pass at the reduced rate before his b-day.

Lol, already cashed in on the first point 2x this season, but all valid rationale. First went to UT with an OG maggot buddy, plus when VT was looking horribly grim in early March re-arranged my...

Weighing the level of shit I get from my wife to head up for this with a few buddies when I just got back from CO last Saturday. Wife is completely over ski season.... I know the answer I'm going to...

I've paid around 25-30 a piece for the MT200s on Amazon before for faster delivery and/or easier return. Have a few pair running on dirt jumpers and kids bikes.

Top of the box in combined SL and GS runs over 2 days
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Git sum!! Big storm skiing Taos is incredible!


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AI hub was an old 142mm hub w offset dish. Is/was Cannondale both trying not to jump to new standard (boost 148), while simultaneously doing (sorta) proprietary Cannondale things.

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Hear all of this and don't disagree, but think that's a bit too far. I own two specialized currently and definitely wouldn't consider myself a noob.

Santa Cruz - massively overpriced IMO, though...

Absolutely will have to next season. Going to be shoulder season Blue skier despite my daughter getting heavily recruited for Blue's mogul team by a few coaches skiing around. I was pretty wrecked...

Fully spring skiing down south this weekend. My local bump lost it's battle with the sun, but Blue had some great bump lines going.

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Winter decided to end pretty quickly, time to get pump track running.

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Completely echo this and the comments around getting them in a program if there’s one available. Kids in a program and I ski w some of the other kids parents who are good skiers. Little ski oasis...

Can confirm early chairs Al’s warmup after good storm are incredible. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240307/6769b417b6124350ce8c9708ca90f8cf.jpg


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I picked up some Rossi Hero's from Corbetts for a great price just recently. The Carve models have different radius based on length and the MT model which looked as in between SL/GS radius, but I...

So good dealing w Tim! New boots on the way


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2010ish Katanas still get some love. 2006? Praxis Pow boards have been a few years, but given right conditions are phenomenal.

Interesting idea, though imagine it'd loose much of it's fuck about fun factor that way.

Blade and Rustlers are both pretty good recommendations. Rustlers more traditional for bumps and trees, but Blades to that pretty well too. Have both and choose one depending on the mood.

Yep, lots of lift line comments at my small PA ski area about those are huge Powder skis! Wish they were actually mid-80s underfoot, with same radius and flex. Have some actual SL skis coming in to...

Does anyone make what would be a Rustler 8?

I'm a few years in on older R9s, Line Blades, and some wide skis when needed. I Like the current R9s and have skied Brahma 82, wondering if a Rustler...

Yep, found they get pretty squirrely above 40/45mph, at least in my 170cm length. Definitely great for the fucking around and making lots of turns. Traded with a buddy who skis only Brahmas or a SL...

Just bought pair of race skis for my daughter and I, also helping that changes the incoming forecast a bit.

Definitely recommend race program for kids. My daughter’s skills have made some pretty big leaps, plus she has made some really good friends from the program. Drills and skills all day, then at 3...

Not something I do often, but I've done it plenty of times. If I'm going skiing for the day and it's my usual <1hr drive I'm changing at home.

If I have a long drive (2+ hours) I'd rather be...

Few trails have some decent pitch and interesting terrain, but it doesn't last long. Maybe 200' of that pitch then mostly flat run-outs. Scratches the itch though.

Bear Creek is my tiny local spot pictured. Pretty close to home w a great youth dev and racing program that has done wonders for my kids skiing. Also have a pretty good crew of skiers whose kids...

Pretty killer Prez day weekend in PA. Predicted 3-5” kept looking out my window and saw blacktop so figured it missed. Turned out just 30 miles north my little bump got 13”. Quickly motivated and...

Recently went with BFG Trail Terrain over KO2s and have a bunch of snowy drives in. So far so good. Read one review that said the Trail Terrain brakes better being softer compound than KO2, which I...

I haven't found the underfoot radius to bother me and have not detuned anything but the tip a little bit. Just spent a few days last week in heavier pow on them and really enjoy the underfoot radius...

I'm a bit surprised to see Rustler 9 compared to a Stormrider. I have last gen R9 and have skied a Stormrider 105, while both are great not sure how much overlap they have in feel. R9 definitely...

Was up north a bit through Saturday, soft turns procured w old maggot buddy Big E

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Nice, thx for feedback. Traveling next week with my old one, will decide if I need an upgrade lugging the big one around with probably only a single pair of skis.

Have been getting this question often from friends. I'm still using my PM Gear Double Trouble/AJ Kitt bag circa early 2000s?!?! Crazy it's been that long and still in good shape. Was able to get...

Other kind of xc ski today, first time in 2 years since we had such a bust of winter last year. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240123/c439611c221f23e1eb42113634fd075a.jpg


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That’s what inspired her. We saw a girl her age on tele earlier that weekend. Will keep at it for mellow ski days when skiing w mom. She’s a ski racer and loves the park, so doubtful this is more...

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Got some free kid gear from a buddy few years ago, my 10 y/o gave it a try for a few hours on Monday. Starting making...

Will be hit or miss next few weeks. Work trip this week, so definitely out.


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Different path, but my wife wears glasses only and picked up a Smith Survey(I think?) that have the built in goggle/fighter pilot style. They fit far better than any other OTG option she’s ever...

Started surfing at 39y/o. Don’t live close enough to the beach to ever really get more than probably 10-15 sessions a year. I enjoy it, but know I’ll never be what would be considered good. Better...