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01-10-2024, 06:33 PM
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Curtis, the Bootfitter at Sports Den (Salt Lake)
Anyone know what happened to Curtis, the guy who worked as a bootfitter at Sport Den in Salt Lake?
He was there for many years, but now he's gone.
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02-05-2023, 03:10 PM
Thread: Low profile goggles that fit with a helmet?
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That would definitely have been smarter, but I've...
That would definitely have been smarter, but I've had my last helmet for 20+ years, and wasn't really considering the goggle ramifications of a new helmet.
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02-05-2023, 02:45 PM
Thread: Low profile goggles that fit with a helmet?
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Low profile goggles that fit with a helmet?
Just bought a new helmet. It's one of the fancy MIPS helmets, K2 Phase.
It's very comfortable, but it comes down much lower on my forehead than my last helmet.
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12-19-2022, 04:43 PM
Thread: Show us yer Touring Quivers!
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Left to Right: Wife's resort and slackcountry...
Left to Right:
Wife's resort and slackcountry rig; (Gotamas and Barons)
Wife's current touring rig (DPS Pagoda Tour 100rp with Xenics)
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12-19-2022, 03:42 PM
Thread: Bootfitting in Salt Lake?
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I have used Sports Loft in the past. Don't use...
I have used Sports Loft in the past.
Don't use them any more.
I bought boots there, along with custom orthotics.
Every time I went back for a tweak to the fit for the boots, I got charged... -
12-05-2022, 10:25 AM
Thread: Replacing my Wife's 2009 Gotamas
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Replacing my Wife's 2009 Gotamas
My wife has some Gotamas from around 2009. They have been skied a lot and it's getting to be time to replace them.
We're in Utah and mostly ski Snowbird. These skis are her one ski quiver. ... -
11-29-2022, 11:56 AM
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Differences between Europe and US Avy Beacons?
Anyone know what the differences are between Europe and USA models for Avy beacons?
Can I use a USA Barryvox in Europe?
Can I use a Europe Barryvox in the USA?
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11-21-2022, 11:02 AM
Thread: Skintrack stoke
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11-20-2022, 04:28 PM
Thread: Skintrack stoke
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06-24-2021, 04:15 PM
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Recommended fly fishing in the Jackson Hole Area?
A friend and I are headed for the Tetons to do some climbing.
Thought we would do some fly fishing while we're in the neighborhood.
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02-10-2021, 09:02 PM
Thread: Most common binding screws?
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Most common binding screws?
I'm putting together a backcountry ski repair kit.
Looking to get some binding screws.
What are the sizes which are most likely to be useful if one of my buddies blows out of his binding?
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02-08-2021, 10:32 AM
Thread: Hiking in Japan
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Google "Laid Back Camp." Lots of great...
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02-06-2021, 12:43 PM
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Here's my take on the Scott E1 Patrol 40 ...
Here's my take on the Scott E1 Patrol 40
http://larsonweb.com/blog/?p=1812
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02-01-2021, 08:54 PM
Thread: Picture of the Day
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01-28-2021, 06:06 PM
Thread: track cars (auto racing)
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Find your local Porsche club. Most of them run...
Find your local Porsche club. Most of them run track days and most of these events are not Porsche specific.
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01-28-2021, 12:52 PM
Thread: Ice Stoke, anyone?
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01-26-2021, 09:54 AM
Thread: Climbing Stoke
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Green A?
Green A?
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01-26-2021, 08:18 AM
Thread: Climbing Stoke
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It's definitely Ginger Cracks. I've never...
It's definitely Ginger Cracks. I've never climbed Johnny Vegas.
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01-25-2021, 07:32 PM
Thread: Climbing Stoke
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Ginger Cracks
Ginger Cracks
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01-24-2021, 07:44 PM
Thread: Climbing Stoke
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01-22-2021, 09:11 AM
Thread: Utah Weather Discussion
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Utah "winter" is a bust. I'm not sure I've...
Utah "winter" is a bust.
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01-19-2021, 06:55 PM
Thread: Climbing Stoke
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Conditions on Liberty Ridge seem to be more...
Conditions on Liberty Ridge seem to be more dangerous in recent years than before.
Thumb Rock used to be considered a relatively safe bivi site, but lately, there have been some deadly incidents... -
01-19-2021, 04:44 PM
Thread: Climbing Stoke
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Powdork is correct. North Ridge of...
Powdork is correct.
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01-17-2021, 12:06 PM
Thread: Climbing Stoke
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01-17-2021, 08:16 AM
Thread: Ode to the DPS Lotus 138 (and Volant Spatula)
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Yep. Good memory. 202cm, flex 2 This is...
Yep. Good memory. 202cm, flex 2
This is their maiden voyage (Mayflower Gulch.)
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01-16-2021, 02:01 PM
Thread: Ode to the DPS Lotus 138 (and Volant Spatula)
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You sold me some black, bamboo sidewall 138's a...
You sold me some black, bamboo sidewall 138's a long time ago.
I put dynafit bindings on them and proceeded to have some of the best backcountry ski days ever on those skis.
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01-16-2021, 01:45 PM
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The flexiest softest Intuition Liners? Mukluk Liners? Palau?
Picked up a pair of Arcteryx Procline boots.
I want to use these for climbing, where I am accessing the climbs via skis.
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01-13-2021, 03:01 PM
Thread: What's missing from online avy safety videos
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You're absolutely right in that what I am asking...
You're absolutely right in that what I am asking for goes beyond snow science. However I'm honestly not interested in the pure science aspects of avalanches. I'm interested in practical application...
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01-13-2021, 10:48 AM
Thread: What's missing from online avy safety videos
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Sorry if I was not clear. I did not mean to...
Sorry if I was not clear.
I did not mean to imply that a decision to ski or not ski a slope should be based solely on examination of a snow pit. I understand that many other factors go into... -
01-12-2021, 11:18 PM
Thread: What's missing from online avy safety videos
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What's missing from online avy safety videos
Been browsing the internet, watching avvy safety videos, trying to refresh what I learned in my classes over the years.
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01-10-2021, 01:41 PM
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I love this forum. Thanks for all the good...
I love this forum.
Thanks for all the good information. Really appreciate it.
I'm going to go with the Scott 40 liter.
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01-10-2021, 08:46 AM
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Looking for advice regarding the Osprey and Scott Avvy Backpacks
ANYONE HERE OWN AND USE AN OSPREY OR SCOTT AVY AIRBAG PACK?
I'm looking to purchase either the Osprey Soelden Pro 32 liter or the Scott Patrol 40 liter avvy pack.
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12-22-2017, 01:18 PM
Thread: DPS Lotus 120 Skis with Vipec Bindings
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SOLD
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12-22-2017, 11:16 AM
Thread: DPS Lotus 120 Skis with Vipec Bindings
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I've had a number of folks ask me to ship, and it...
I've had a number of folks ask me to ship, and it looks like none of the local folks are doing it.
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12-22-2017, 09:42 AM
Thread: DPS Lotus 120 Skis with Vipec Bindings
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I've had some requests to post a picture of the...
I've had some requests to post a picture of the ski bases.
Here it is. It's hard to get a good pic because the bases are black.
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12-21-2017, 11:22 PM
Thread: DPS Lotus 120 Skis with Vipec Bindings
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$600 Somebody buy these before I take them...
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12-21-2017, 12:38 PM
Thread: DPS Lotus 120 Skis with Vipec Bindings
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$650
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12-20-2017, 12:31 PM
Thread: DPS Lotus 120 Skis with Vipec Bindings
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BSL is 314.
BSL is 314.
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12-20-2017, 09:16 AM
Thread: DPS Lotus 120 Skis with Vipec Bindings
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SOLD DPS Lotus 120 Skis with Vipec Bindings
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DPS Lotus 120 Skis. 189 cm length. Pure 3 Construction. DPS Spoon technology. Skied one day. No scratches, gouges, etc. They look new. Bindings also look new. Perfect Wasatch ski, for the... -
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01-26-2016, 08:26 AM
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FS Dynafit Manaslu Skis, Dynafit Bindings, Dynafit Skins $350
Dynafit Manaslu Skis 187 cm
Dynafit bindings, with brakes
Dynafit skins (made to fit the skis)
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01-20-2015, 08:02 PM
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Originally mounted for my TLT 5, which have a 307...
Originally mounted for my TLT 5, which have a 307 BSL As shown, they are adjusted for my Vulcans, which have a 314 BSL. There's room in the plate to adjust them smaller quite a bit, but not...
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01-20-2015, 09:40 AM
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DPS Wailer 112RP with Sportiva RT Bindings - SOLD
DPS Wailer 112RP with Sportiva RT Bindings
Skis: DPS Wailer 112RP Pure Construction Special Edition Red Graphics. 190cm Bases in excellent condition. Top sheet has a few scratches and... -
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Price Drop: $800
Price Drop: $800
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07-08-2014, 10:41 AM
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DPS Wailer 112RP with Marker FT12 Bindings $850 Salt Lake
For sale:
DPS Wailer 112RP skis 190cm length. Pure construction, Special Edition color (red) Gently used, in excellent condition.
Mounted with Marker FT12 bindings.
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02-01-2014, 06:46 PM
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Ebay: ABS Vario Avalanche Airbag With Integrated Avalung and two extra canisters
On Ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181315356193?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
Selling a unique ABS Vario Avalanche Airbag pack. The pack bag is custom made and... -
01-16-2014, 07:09 PM
Thread: Car Porn.......beauty meets speed (SFW)
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12-26-2013, 10:15 PM
Thread: Recommend an advanced P&S
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I have a Sony RX100. Nice camera, but a little...
I have a Sony RX100. Nice camera, but a little disappointed with the image quality. It's very good for a pocket camera, but still falls short of my m4/3 system. Recently bought a Ricoh GR. Image...
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12-26-2013, 10:10 PM
Thread: Identify an old ski/climbing movie?
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Identify an old ski/climbing movie?
I saw an old movie. From the gear, it appeared to be 1980's vintage.
It was a documentary type movie, about 15-20 minutes long, similar to "Solo."
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06-20-2013, 07:25 PM
Thread: Sketchiest towns/neighborhoods you've been in
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South Bronx projects in the late 1980s. Was...
South Bronx projects in the late 1980s. Was there a couple times a week. Scared me a lot.
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