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  1. #26
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    G3 Alpinist LT skins, too short?

    No.

    And why the fuck would I worry about getting snow on my skins? Aren't they used for climbing snow? What kind of dumbfuck question is that?
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    Quote Originally Posted by ~mikey b View Post
    No.

    And why the fuck would I worry about getting snow on my skins? Aren't they used for climbing snow? What kind of dumbfuck question is that?
    I think he meant on the glue rather than the skin. Usually by stamping down a spot or finding a rock or log to stand on can help, I'm not always going for speed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ~mikey b View Post
    No.

    And why the fuck would I worry about getting snow on my skins? Aren't they used for climbing snow? What kind of dumbfuck question is that?
    Pretty much the first bit of advice any good guide gives to a first time skin user is: "do not get powder on the glue."
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    I guess after 25 years of doing this shit I've learned not to be so prissy about my gear.

    Try it you'll like it.
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    I prefer thoughtful, so do the people around me.
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    My skins just stop sticking with a lot of powder on the glue...

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    I've never had the misfortune of needing a guide.

    You can do this without contaminating your skins with snow or dirt or anything.

    Carry on lads
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    Quote Originally Posted by mbillie1 View Post
    My skins just stop sticking with a lot of powder on the glue...
    Not a guide but run the skin over the ski edge to scrape off all the snow
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    ^ yeah, I've used a credit card too as a scraper. I just would rather attach/detach them in such a way that I avoid having to do that is all.

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    I never really have that problem but I guess it's something you girls can fret about.


    So a bear and a rabbit are taking a shit in the woods. The bear asks the rabbit "Do you ever have problems with shit sticking to your fur?" The rabbit says "No." So the bear wipes his ass with the rabbit.
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    a black visa card I bet
    ... fucking dentists eh
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    Quote Originally Posted by ~mikey b View Post
    I've never had the misfortune of needing a guide.
    This is not my opinion (I try to be happy and non-judgemental ), but an extension of your thought process would be that most backcountry skiers have never had the misfortune of needing a ski patroller.

    ps, your bear joke made me picture you as one of those hairy bearded gay dudes with a leather police cap.
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    No cap but yeah I'm a big hairy dude.
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    I am picturing the butt less chaps and so I thru up in my mouth a little
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    G3 Alpinist LT skins, too short?

    Hey god dammit!

    I have feelings too you know.
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    Quel domage, could I call you a whambulance?

    Actualy Kevlar cutting chaps, a Sthil. Helmet with ear protection and a cruising vest (what else?)make a great Halloween costume

    There was no lumberjack in the village people but if there was...

    Whether or not you wear underwear with the chaps....is up to you
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    I'm a Husqvarna guy.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ~mikey b View Post
    I'm a Husqvarna guy.
    That's not a saw.

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    Buddy is compensate ing
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    Just got a new pair of Alpinists in the mail and I have the same issue at the OP. I've always had pretty much full skin coverage on my ski tails before and these seem way too short. I bought these skins to replace a worn out pair of G3s that now has questionable grip, so I'm hoping not to sacrifice too much in that department.

    Anyone have an update after more use? Is manageable/not a problem?

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    Weighing in would be easier with more info about your setup. I have new Alpinists and Alpinist LTs and don't find a dramatic issue with the lack of skin cover on the tail. But having a more cambered ski vs. a full rocker ski will impact the zone that best pressure will be applied.

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    I bought 184-199 for a 196cm ski. Results were unacceptable. Ski has a flat tail so I want the skin working back there. I prefer reasonable skin tracks but sometimes she just is what she is and the going gets steep.

    Trying to get my hands on pomoca at this point.

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    So far grip has been acceptable on my reverse camber skis. But I'm mostly in powder and virtually never use existing firm skin tracks.

    Glide is addictively good. I really dislike using my standard Alpinists now.

    Durability may become a problem.

    Glue is going downhill fast after about 30 days of use. G3 really needs to fix this aspect of their product.
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    So, for full coverage on 182 GPOs, would you go with long (183-199)?

    There's a 3 day sale on 2015 Momix & Alpinist LTs.

    [Edit] Damn! Longs in both Momix & Alpinist LT are sold out. Tough decision now on mediums ... on second thought, giving up that much tail material doesn't work for me. I'll probably suck it up and get some Pomocas or BD's mo-mix.


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    A large would definitely be better for full coverage. These are medium g3 scalas on 182 GPOs. I’m second guessing this size. There’s only about a foot of skin behind the the heel piece.


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