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Today, 02:03 AM
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No comments on those exact models, but I have the...
No comments on those exact models, but I have the XLC 390s and really like them. Incredibly light for the traction they give. Same exact 'pon as the XLC Nanotech without the steel reinforced front...
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Yesterday, 02:50 PM
Thread: Help me choose a ski to master the trees
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Before I even opened the thread, I was going to...
Before I even opened the thread, I was going to suggest something relatively short with plenty of sidecut and a bit of early rise. It turns out that you already have such a thing. Go ahead and buy...
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Yesterday, 02:43 PM
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0. Nearly 1 psi per body weight is not all that...
0. Nearly 1 psi per body weight is not all that unreasonable for FSR. That said, if it feels like garbage, see below anyways.
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05-21-2013, 12:51 PM
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Viagra. Oh is that not what this thread is...
Viagra. Oh is that not what this thread is about...?
Jesus AKR, you are an idiot. It is painfully easy to see the threadless stem in the picture. They're stiffer, lighter, and more secure. Nobody... -
05-21-2013, 12:19 PM
Thread: Flickr changes
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Wow, this might be the first free photo site that...
Wow, this might be the first free photo site that I actually like. The old 200 picture limit was super lame.
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05-20-2013, 11:43 AM
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Those bamboos are sexy.
Those bamboos are sexy.
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05-20-2013, 11:31 AM
Thread: Snow in the PNW 2012/13 Thread
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Not cheap, but Marmot in Bellevue will rent AT...
Not cheap, but Marmot in Bellevue will rent AT gear.
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05-15-2013, 12:02 AM
Thread: What will help with this?
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Nice work, that's money.
Nice work, that's money.
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05-13-2013, 07:12 PM
Thread: The Official Panorama Thread
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05-13-2013, 07:07 PM
Thread: MPC #104 Your Beach 5/3-5/13
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Look close and you can see a few of them, but I...
Look close and you can see a few of them, but I didn't notice until you mentioned it.
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05-13-2013, 01:51 PM
Thread: Snow in the PNW 2012/13 Thread
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Great week in the Cascades, I posted a separate...
Great week in the Cascades, I posted a separate Rainier TR (http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php/263551-TR-Rainier-via-Ingraham-amp-Fuhrer-Finger) and here's a few shots from Silverstar...
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05-13-2013, 01:23 PM
Thread: TR: Rainier via Ingraham & Fuhrer Finger
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TR: Rainier via Ingraham & Fuhrer Finger
After very high winds much of last weekend, the forecast finally aligned on Tuesday and I took a day off in order to attain the elusive 10K-to-bridge run. I was to meet Mike at Camp Muir and discuss...
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05-08-2013, 09:41 PM
Thread: Snow in the PNW 2012/13 Thread
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Stick some paper on and apply heat with an iron....
Stick some paper on and apply heat with an iron. Parchment paper seems to be commonly recommended, but I've had decent success with paper towels or paper grocery bags.
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05-08-2013, 09:11 PM
Thread: how to mount two ski boxes on a 4 runner?
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All the ones I've used are removed from the...
All the ones I've used are removed from the inside (have to be open). I'm sure it's possible, just doesn't sound easy.
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05-08-2013, 08:02 PM
Thread: how to mount two ski boxes on a 4 runner?
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Even if you can fit two side-by-side (depends on...
Even if you can fit two side-by-side (depends on mounting width, but you probably can with 39"), how are you going to open either one of them?
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05-08-2013, 02:53 PM
Thread: Free: Salomon 997 driver bindings
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12DINs are not metal, and those are 977s (one gen...
12DINs are not metal, and those are 977s (one gen older), still a nice offer though.
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05-06-2013, 12:27 AM
Thread: Recommend a Gotama replacement -
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Praxis Freeride is toward the top of my list for...
Praxis Freeride is toward the top of my list for Gotama replacement, but I haven't been able to retire those things yet. My white/red '07s only seem to get better with age. Probably have 200+ days on...
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05-03-2013, 02:00 AM
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Well you must be qualified then. Wrong. What...
Well you must be qualified then.
Wrong. What does this even mean? Better performance? It's a linear elastic spring.
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05-01-2013, 11:37 PM
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This. Running at 8 on an 8-18 is fine. ...
This. Running at 8 on an 8-18 is fine.
It's not a prerelease issue as much as a construction issue. I've shattered two plastic toepieces (granted they were Marker biometrics), but I just don't... -
05-01-2013, 12:38 PM
Thread: I'm Famous, Bitches!
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If you post the full-res version, I could...
If you post the full-res version, I could screenshot the full res version (granted it would take 9 shots on my monitor, but photoshop could stitch them back together in seconds and you would never...
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05-01-2013, 02:20 AM
Thread: I'm Famous, Bitches!
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Link is dead. Some programs can prevent right...
Link is dead. Some programs can prevent right clicking, but you can never prevent screenshots.
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04-30-2013, 01:05 AM
Thread: Picture of the Day
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A few from yesterday's autocross shoot: ...
A few from yesterday's autocross shoot:
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04-30-2013, 12:42 AM
Thread: What will help with this?
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Gotta do it with filters as mentioned (though...
Gotta do it with filters as mentioned (though that's tough with an uneven skyline) or in post with different frames. Do you have anything more exposed than the second shot? If not, it's probably too...
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04-30-2013, 12:28 AM
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If you're carrying enough weight that you want...
If you're carrying enough weight that you want waist support, I'd just get the load off your back altogether and put a rack on the bike.
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04-30-2013, 12:22 AM
Thread: MPC #103 - Relationship - Voting Ends 4/29
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Poll: I like this idea. The 2 weeks vs. 4 weeks doesn't...
I like this idea. The 2 weeks vs. 4 weeks doesn't matter as much to me, but I mainly like this idea because there is always a contest running. I don't have time to get out and shoot very often, and I...
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04-29-2013, 10:18 PM
Thread: new 9 speed rear deraileur?
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http://www.pricepoint.com/Brand/SRAM/SRAM-X7-9-Spe...
http://www.pricepoint.com/Brand/SRAM/SRAM-X7-9-Speed-Rear-Derailleur-2012.axd
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04-29-2013, 10:07 PM
Thread: Brand New 2013 BCA Float 22
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Sweet, please keep posting more secondhand items...
Sweet, please keep posting more secondhand items for above retail price.
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04-29-2013, 10:04 PM
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Maybe a little, but I've never had a problem with...
Maybe a little, but I've never had a problem with dropping chains running only the top (on an xc hardtail). It's also to reduce chainslap, though the new clutch derailleurs work well for that too.
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04-29-2013, 06:55 PM
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Was the proper sized seatpost in there? MRP...
Was the proper sized seatpost in there?
MRP chainguides are legit. EThirteen and Blackspire are popular too. There are a lot of good options out there, just decide if you want a top guide only or... -
04-28-2013, 10:18 PM
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i5-3570, 16gb ram, 128gb SSD type build with a...
i5-3570, 16gb ram, 128gb SSD type build with a good monitor like the Dell u2412m should keep you pretty close to a grand if you shop the sales. I'm about to buy something pretty similar and am...
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04-28-2013, 09:08 PM
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FYI I can buy that gear brand new from an...
FYI I can buy that gear brand new from an authorized dealer for less than 2630 shipped.
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04-27-2013, 02:36 PM
Thread: Longshot/ feeler: ONE DPS 99 Wailer Hybrid
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How mangled is the ski destined for shot glasses?...
How mangled is the ski destined for shot glasses? Snapped core? What'd DPS want for the other single?
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04-26-2013, 11:18 PM
Thread: What movie have you seen the most?
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Damn fellas, I don't know that I've watched a...
Damn fellas, I don't know that I've watched a single movie more than 3 times. Maybe four times of Hoosiers...
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04-26-2013, 02:44 AM
Thread: Mt Adams conditions?
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It'll involve some walking to get to snow and the...
It'll involve some walking to get to snow and the chutes might be a little past their prime with sun cups, but I think it would still be a worthy experience with good weather.
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04-26-2013, 12:34 AM
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Hell yeah, nice work! Sounds like a fun way to do...
Hell yeah, nice work! Sounds like a fun way to do the Forbidden and great conditions too.
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04-25-2013, 07:40 PM
Thread: SPAM...Ski Survey for MBA Class
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Done. I would pay an absurd amount of money to...
Done. I would pay an absurd amount of money to never wait in line, though that would never happen at Alpental.
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04-24-2013, 09:18 PM
Thread: PSA: STP coupon 40 percent off
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Ah fuck it, this deal has popped up a few times...
Ah fuck it, this deal has popped up a few times lately and I finally weakened and caved in. Pieps DSP Smart for $192 after this deal and 5% more ActiveJunky cashback.
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04-24-2013, 09:13 PM
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Congrats on the most f-bombs ever in one sale...
Congrats on the most f-bombs ever in one sale thread. Those BGs are indeed sexy as fuck.
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04-24-2013, 08:43 PM
Thread: Sizing Question: DPS Wailer 99 Flex #2
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Sounds like a decent choice for touring/ski...
Sounds like a decent choice for touring/ski mountaineering, but you may want the 192s for more stability if you're planning on skiing them hard.
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04-24-2013, 01:52 PM
Thread: Guardian/STH hole pattern conflict.
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Different width is a different width, doesn't...
Different width is a different width, doesn't matter if it's 1 mm or 1 cm. Can't reuse those holes unless you want to enlarge them and put bindingfreedom.com inserts in.
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04-24-2013, 01:06 AM
Thread: Pole length and options
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Fascinating bump and first post. And no, that...
Fascinating bump and first post. And no, that would be heavy and expensive. Slide your hand down to a secondary grip 10" down = problem solved.
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04-23-2013, 10:26 PM
Thread: Is this dynafit mount safe?
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Waste of time and $$, I wouldn't worry about it...
Waste of time and $$, I wouldn't worry about it until it's missing by 5+ mm. Click your boot in and force the heel around in both directions to get a feel of how super elastic these things are. If...
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04-23-2013, 08:45 PM
Thread: Snow in the PNW 2012/13 Thread
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I can personally verify without a thermometer...
I can personally verify without a thermometer that the freezing level was indeed 6500 today. How would I know, you ask? It snowed a solid inch+ on the snowfield during the day...wtf :confused:...
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That's pretty sick, I like it. Have any more...
That's pretty sick, I like it. Have any more frame at the top to work with? I'd love to see it shifted up a few degrees.
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04-19-2013, 11:23 PM
Thread: Long Board Day 2013!!!! Alpental 4/20
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I think I'll make it up if it's not too wet in...
I think I'll make it up if it's not too wet in the morning. Forecast shows CZ right over the pass, possibly 10 inches on the upper mountain by the end of the day. Freezing levels look borderline for...
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04-19-2013, 10:01 PM
Thread: Photo TR: Blackcomb-Pemberton traverse
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Beautiful, nice work. Total mileage and vert?
Beautiful, nice work. Total mileage and vert?
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04-19-2013, 12:27 AM
Thread: ON3P Delam
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Only 1974 right now, I better fix that. There. A...
Only 1974 right now, I better fix that. There. A whopping 0.86 per day.
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04-19-2013, 12:12 AM
Thread: ON3P Delam
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Well jesus, you better post about it on the...
Well jesus, you better post about it on the internet. I'm guessing you haven't called and asked if the email slipped through?
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04-18-2013, 08:33 PM
Thread: Washing Flylow Pants...
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I don't know that it plugs up the membrane, but...
I don't know that it plugs up the membrane, but wash-in stuff goes everywhere, thus the inside of your jacket is waterproof too. Instead of allowing the moisture to transport through the membrane,...
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04-16-2013, 09:10 PM
Thread: FS/T: NEW RH 31.6 Reverb $250
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Do this for sure, I learned the harder, $120 way.
Do this for sure, I learned the harder, $120 way.
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