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    Why do think it's a better system than CAST?

    Why do think it's a better system than CAST?
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    I already have a 3-L Goretex Shell, - TNF Enzo...

    I already have a 3-L Goretex Shell, -
    TNF Enzo http://blistergearreview.com/gear-reviews/2011-2012-the-north-face-enzo-jacket
    most of the time it's not wet enough outside for it's use and I think...
  3. Thread: Warm mitts

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    http://marmot.com/products/details/8000-meter-mitt

    http://marmot.com/products/details/8000-meter-mitt
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    http://www.eddiebauer.com/product/peak-xv-down-jac...

    http://www.eddiebauer.com/product/peak-xv-down-jacket/388322243/_/A-ebSku_0880999907000070__388322243_catalog10002_en__US?showProducts=&backToCat=Men&previousPage=GNAV&tab=first%20ascent&color=907...
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    http://www.thegearcaster.com/tag/outdry-extreme

    http://www.thegearcaster.com/tag/outdry-extreme
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    +1 on the kit, example:...

    +1 on the kit, example: http://www.parts-express.com/parts-express-speaker-surround-re-foam-repair-kit-for-10-infinity-woofer--260-970
    It's a easy fix.
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    - or check out:...

    - or check out:
    http://www.montbell.us/products/list.php?cat_id=2101&gen_cd=1
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    Got my first real ski kit in 1974 Rossignol...

    Got my first real ski kit in 1974
    Rossignol Freestyle Jr 170cm/Salomon 444 bindings. Rear-entry Purple Hanson boot/wax injected bladder fit.
  9. So much for my thinking this could be the season...

    So much for my thinking this could be the season to have a one quiver boot for resort and backcountry travel. Early reviews of the new Solly Mt Lab boot were getting my hopes up.. I just feel like...
  10. Thx Thom. I completely missed that thread....

    Thx Thom. I completely missed that thread. Disappointing, but glad you guys sorted it out for all of us.
  11. Another one for 2016, Idk about it's ISO 9523...

    Another one for 2016, Idk about it's ISO 9523 sticky sole status, cant tell from the available info if it has a sliding AFD pad, probably not :( ...
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    G3 Stinger XCD 112, 78, 100mm camber /...

    G3 Stinger XCD

    112, 78, 100mm camber / early rise tip

    http://us-store.genuineguidegear.com/products/stinger-xcd
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    I'm not a fan either. Still, they came up with...

    I'm not a fan either. Still, they came up with this heel piece everyone seems to think are the bees knees.
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    110% !!!! Marker's engineers tried and...

    110% !!!!

    Marker's engineers tried and couldn't get them to work with such a toe design.
    I don't know why these guys would think they can succeed where Marker engineers with vastly greater...
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    Sorry to hear, heal well. I felt the same, Rick...

    Sorry to hear, heal well.
    I felt the same, Rick Howell's post on the Marker etc., was enough for me to dismiss it - https://www.wildsnow.com/14363/marker-kingpin-binding-review/ ...
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    = less swing weight.

    = less swing weight.
  17. Thread: SIA 2015

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    Thx, i see the similarity. Salomon website: Ghost...

    Thx, i see the similarity. Salomon website: Ghost 130 98 last, X Max 98 - 104 last. I didn't need to heat mold mine but that X Max 98 last fit my toes more square shape and is just right across the...
  18. Thread: SIA 2015

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    Any idea how the MTN LAB fit compares to their...

    Any idea how the MTN LAB fit compares to their X-Max (what i'm in)?
  19. Thread: SIA 2015

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    Anyone here try these yet?

    Anyone here try these yet?
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    I get what you're saying about the MTN Lab 98mm...

    I get what you're saying about the MTN Lab 98mm last. I'm in a X Max 120 for lift serve. Didn't have to heat mold, whereas i'd need to have the toes punched with other 98mm lasted boots and probably...
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    Re: Boots. When i first put together a XC BC...

    Re: Boots.
    When i first put together a XC BC setup a few years ago i had the Alpina 1550. Tried the size i wear in a running shoe and the size down (no half sizes), they were a little big and a...
  22. I was just looking at the Dakine single ski bag...

    I was just looking at the Dakine single ski bag on sale at EMS, the full length padding and tarp description sounds good. Looks better then the bags i currently have which are only padded around the...
  23. ^ You've got to be kidding me! I just got a...

    ^ You've got to be kidding me!
    I just got a single ski Sport-Tube. Wanted something with wheels and like the idea of a hard case protecting bindings from baggage handlers.
    Haven't even opened the...
  24. Agree with the t-shirt, it helps prevent going to...

    Agree with the t-shirt, it helps prevent going to large which won't be as warm as it should be otherwise. Also try with a light half zip fleece or other warm layer to be sure it doesn't end up...
  25. Thanks i didn't know about FF or WM, the WM stuff...

    Thanks i didn't know about FF or WM, the WM stuff looks nice, i'll watch for them to go on sale. Have heard of RAB, seemed expensive and never came across a good sale in my size. Unfortunately little...
  26. Glad that works for you guys. Me, i've been...

    Glad that works for you guys. Me, i've been shopping for something since mid November and making myself crazy obsessing over which to keep.

    What i picked up (so far) -

    Marmot Quasar from REI a...
  27. Not all are created equal, this link may help, -...

    Not all are created equal, this link may help, -
    http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/Down-Jacket-Reviews
  28. Smith I/O, good fit but the lens seem to scratch...

    Smith I/O, good fit but the lens seem to scratch fairly easily.

    Tried on the Oakley Splice and Airbrake, they fit me weird, my eyes are in the lower 1/4 of the goggles.
  29. I don't know...back in 1995 6 or 7 i forget, at a...

    I don't know...back in 1995 6 or 7 i forget, at a Philadelphia Audio Society epic yearly function, matched pairs of "new production" Western Electric 300B vacuum tube sets were selling for $700 at...
  30. That's a unfair fight, i'm dyslexic. A investment...

    That's a unfair fight, i'm dyslexic. A investment in a amp he could grow with and likely not feel the need to replace any time soon, if ever. Sorry for my word choice, your spin on it was fair...
  31. Ok i will. Fist of all you know nothing about...

    Ok i will.
    Fist of all you know nothing about me.
    I wouldn't dream of buying loudspeakers, 200X more cost effective, fun and rewarding to build them myself. I also would never buy audio gear new,...
  32. Wrong on all counts!

    Wrong on all counts!
  33. Tubes! -...

    Tubes!

    - http://www.preservationsound.com/wp-...ty_1963_p1.pdf
    they are good quality vintage speakers, the company had something to do with Altec, tubes will be $$$ but well worth it.

    Two...
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    Good recommendation, i have a X-Max 120 myself...

    Good recommendation, i have a X-Max 120 myself for lift served.
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    Only the question was asked here, obviously...

    Only the question was asked here, obviously looking for advice from TGR people. Search on this site turns up nothing specific to the question.

    Btw, i like XXX-er's advice...and my local hill has...
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    Major, and it's a good thing we have R. Howell to...

    Major, and it's a good thing we have R. Howell to call them out on this shit in our forums!
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    But sadly the joke is on us:( Read especially...

    But sadly the joke is on us:( Read especially the 35th, 36th comments posted on wildsnow, re: lack of lateral toe release.
    https://www.wildsnow.com/14363/marker-kingpin-binding-review/#comments -
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    It sure does! LOL!!!

    It sure does! LOL!!!
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    ...progress in the right direction. As far as...

    ...progress in the right direction.

    As far as good in-bounds claims go, it's flawed, read Rick Howell's comments on Wildsnow - ...
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    You should be able to slightly rotate it left and...

    You should be able to slightly rotate it left and right as you did in your video. The black tubes making contact with a Alpine ISO DIN boot is not a problem.
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    End to end of band is fine. The 308 BSL boot...

    End to end of band is fine. The 308 BSL boot looked better on the second try, the third looks to tight, i'd try to split the difference. You do want it to graze the ribs of the dildo as you...
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    I used the Blackcomb pant this past season, wore...

    I used the Blackcomb pant this past season, wore them at the resort too for spring skiing - http://marmot.com/products/details/blackcomb-pant
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    Thx grubbers, that seems like a good buy. My...

    Thx grubbers, that seems like a good buy.

    My Local EMS doesn't have it so i'll have to order it, above all else fit will be the deciding factor however i question the breathability if the lining...
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    According to Marmot, Only use a Powdered...

    According to Marmot, Only use a Powdered Detergent and Never use Fabric Softeners.
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    Any updates? I'm looking at the Mammut Guye...

    Any updates?

    I'm looking at the Mammut Guye and Eddy Bauer First Ascent Propellant, close to $100 difference in cost. Both are currently 20% off (REI coupon and EB sale).

    Whats the verdict on...
  46. TNF Radium high loft jacket or TNF Grizzly Jacket?

    Anyone use these? Recommendations, which one to go with?

    I'm looking for a warm jacket for under a shell and or on its own for Nordic BC Cross Country and some Alpine use. I like the breathability...
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    * never mind, adrenalated beat me to it *

    * never mind, adrenalated beat me to it *
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    I too went with my measured mondo size/shell fit...

    I too went with my measured mondo size/shell fit in the X-Max 120 (i like the replaceable sole pads and couldn't tell the difference between 120/130 liners plus i'm 142lbs so don't require or want a...
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    Closest to that would be both the X-Max 100 and...

    Closest to that would be both the X-Max 100 and X-Pro 80/red accents on black. https://www.salomon.com/us/product/x-max-100.html https://www.salomon.com/us/product/x-pro-80.html :\
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    I tried the X-Pro 120/130, and all of the X-Max...

    I tried the X-Pro 120/130, and all of the X-Max line, 100, 120 and 130. Ended up purchasing the X-Max 120. For me there was to much volume above the foot/ankle articulation point in the X-Pro line....
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