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04-22-2024, 11:21 AM
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Avoid the field coat style. I have one(Barbour)...
Avoid the field coat style. I have one(Barbour) for travel, and although there are aspects I like, everything about the pockets sucks. They get wet, they fill with snow, they dump stuff out, they get...
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04-08-2024, 09:27 PM
Thread: PSA: Active informed scam attempt
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Is that thoughts and prayers?
Is that thoughts and prayers?
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04-01-2024, 01:37 PM
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Ha! As much as I'm tempted to help stimulate the...
Ha! As much as I'm tempted to help stimulate the economy by contributing to the Raichle-oven world tour, I think you should have it. But I'm a sucker for peer pressure, so if there's a growing...
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03-29-2024, 07:35 AM
Thread: Ski the Whites
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The Ski the East lawyers are gonna come for you!...
The Ski the East lawyers are gonna come for you!
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03-28-2024, 11:09 AM
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But does your kitchen oven have a Raichle sticker...
But does your kitchen oven have a Raichle sticker on it?
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03-26-2024, 07:04 PM
Thread: ISO: Patagonia Print Catalog
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If for whatever reason it doesn't show up, let me...
If for whatever reason it doesn't show up, let me know and I can send you the copy I just received in the mail.
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03-26-2024, 09:13 AM
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I desperately want that Raichle oven, but I'm in...
I desperately want that Raichle oven, but I'm in NY. I assume shipping would be prohibitively expensive... anyone driving East from the PNW any time soon and want to take the oven for a little road...
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03-22-2024, 12:44 PM
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I think the requirements for a cornice vs a ski...
I think the requirements for a cornice vs a ski cut are different… a ski cut is, by definition, dynamic and requires that you move across the slope. I’d rather do that with someone else belaying me....
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03-19-2024, 06:21 PM
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Sliding AFDs really necessary for touring boots?
I’m another case of a torn ACL (and MCL, and LCL) on a pair of MNC dukes with sliding AFDs. So definitely possible. I still prefer AFDs because I ski inbounds on touring boots, but like others said -...
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03-19-2024, 06:05 PM
Thread: Climbing Skins
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BD Gold Label is the gold standard. I’d heard...
BD Gold Label is the gold standard. I’d heard something about European skin glue not being as good because of regulation, but that could just be right wing conspiracy nonsense.
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03-14-2024, 07:19 AM
Thread: New Ski Tuning Tips
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Check base flatness with a true bar and get a...
Check base flatness with a true bar and get a base grind if necessary, then proceed with normal tuning procedures. Nothing special about new skis, really.
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03-10-2024, 08:05 PM
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I’ll take them if still available. Pm incoming. ...
I’ll take them if still available. Pm incoming.
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03-09-2024, 12:33 AM
Thread: Things That Amuse You
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It’s definitely a poison, but that doesn’t mean...
It’s definitely a poison, but that doesn’t mean much. The dose makes the poison. From what I’ve read, the effectiveness of fluoridated water is pretty well established. The issue is it can also kill...
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03-08-2024, 10:44 PM
Thread: Garden 2023
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Let’s go!! Anyone down to trade seeds? I’ve got a...
Let’s go!! Anyone down to trade seeds? I’ve got a pretty substantial collection of vegetable and northeast native seeds, and always looking for more.
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03-08-2024, 10:37 PM
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Poll: Damn, Leroy. You’ve made an impress array of...
Damn, Leroy. You’ve made an impress array of really stupid points in this thread. Do you think there are more women that saved themselves from violence by shooting their attacker, or women who were...
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03-08-2024, 09:52 PM
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Poll: If only there was something we could do...
Let’s talk about why authoritarians gain and maintain power…. Can you provide some evidence that taking away guns is a part of that? And some other examples where people who managed to retain their...
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03-08-2024, 09:46 PM
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Poll: This is such a stupid argument. Yes, all...
This is such a stupid argument. Yes, all imperfect. But not all the same or equally bad. I know you know that… you’re just making excuses for the ass hole you like.
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03-08-2024, 09:37 PM
Thread: Travel hacks and advice
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Are you a frequent flier? If so, just call the...
Are you a frequent flier? If so, just call the desk and they’ll book them all for you and link the reservations, even if you’re the lowest tier. If you’re flying and aren’t a member of their frequent...
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03-08-2024, 09:35 PM
Thread: Travel hacks and advice
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Or, alternatively…. Get a passport cover. One...
Or, alternatively…. Get a passport cover. One credit card goes in passport cover, rest of wallet goes in carry on. Passport cover goes in back pocket of pants or outside of carry on and takes...
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03-08-2024, 09:31 PM
Thread: What Ski companies have good skins?
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You could be right! Either way, I like the Pomoca...
You could be right! Either way, I like the Pomoca ones better. I don’t like the koala’s stupid tail buckle thing, and the glue sucks enough that I think it’s worth just stripping and re-glueing with...
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03-08-2024, 06:29 PM
Thread: hoji 4-lock skins / on tail AND tip?
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I saw Mark Smiley on instagram has been working...
I saw Mark Smiley on instagram has been working on some Hoji-style attachments for partial length skins. Might be worth checking out.
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03-08-2024, 03:15 PM
Thread: What Ski companies have good skins?
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What Ski companies have good skins?
Good point, I’m wrong… volkl was Coltex and (I think) is now Kohla or whatever the koala brand is? The koala ones get bad reviews. People like the Coltex skins but I’ve never gotten along with them....
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03-08-2024, 06:13 AM
Thread: Travelling Magette ACL help/advice.
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Like others said - don’t underestimate the value...
Like others said - don’t underestimate the value of pre-hab. I’d find a good PT wherever you are and start going 3x a week ASAP. Hope she heals up quickly!
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03-07-2024, 09:28 PM
Thread: What Ski companies have good skins?
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What Ski companies have good skins?
The ones that use Pomoca skins, essentially. To my knowledge - Volkl, Blizzard, Black Crows, WNDR, J Skis, K2, La Sportiva all use Pomoca skins. You can also search the Pomoca site for laser-cut...
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03-04-2024, 12:44 PM
Thread: WTB: Pieps TX600 dog beacon
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WTB: Pieps TX600 dog beacon
Trying to help a European SAR organization outfit their dogs with beacons, and unfortunately these have been discontinued. Anybody holding some they’d be willing to sell? Or another dog beacon (if...
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02-25-2024, 10:28 PM
Thread: Climbers: Petzl PUR line
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Hey Evan, id take 65 m! I’ll send a PM. Sent...
Hey Evan, id take 65 m! I’ll send a PM.
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02-23-2024, 10:04 PM
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Please don’t shoot coyotes. Buy bear bangers if...
Please don’t shoot coyotes. Buy bear bangers if necessary. They’ll stay away. But really, dogs in coyote country need a fence.
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02-14-2024, 04:30 PM
Thread: FS: Volkl BMT 109 and V-Werks Katana
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I'm interested. Just sent a PM.
I'm interested. Just sent a PM.
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02-05-2024, 03:16 PM
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Resist the urge... They're cute as hell, but they...
Resist the urge... They're cute as hell, but they are not convenient. Have you looked at eurovans or the like? If cute is key, I'd go for a vanagon... Not exactly reliable, but at least they're...
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01-26-2024, 04:11 PM
Thread: Best toddler setup
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I don't even have a kid yet, but this got me...
I don't even have a kid yet, but this got me excited enough about the thought that I bought a pair of Fischer Ones (on sale for $100 atm on Level9)...
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01-26-2024, 12:59 PM
Thread: Down and Dirty Snowboard Advice
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If you're just looking to have a good time in...
If you're just looking to have a good time in soft snow, maybe something from the Rossi Sushi/Sashimi line would be good. They're cheap and fun, and have all the new design trends (directional,...
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01-17-2024, 06:22 PM
Thread: Bca link mini
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I use the non-FRS frequencies quite a bit to...
I use the non-FRS frequencies quite a bit to listen to ski patrol. I also have SAR agencies, patrols, and repeaters programmed. I don’t talk on them, but nice to know I have them if I need them.
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01-16-2024, 04:36 PM
Thread: Best all around GPS app?
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Danno - I think caltopo's the best option of the...
Danno - I think caltopo's the best option of the lot, but it's not free. They have several pre-built maps with all sorts of hut detail which may mean you don't need to import anything. For example,...
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01-16-2024, 04:29 PM
Thread: Bca link mini
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No experience with these, but at first glance...
No experience with these, but at first glance they seem like a decent competitor to rocky talkies. But I still think Baofeng radios are a better way to go given how much more functionality you get...
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01-15-2024, 09:50 PM
Thread: PSA -Patagonia winter sale is on
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PSA -Patagonia winter sale is on
That is all. Lots of good stuff for 40%+ off.
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01-11-2024, 10:33 AM
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I'd be interested in the Vertical STs if you do...
I'd be interested in the Vertical STs if you do end up separating.
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01-11-2024, 08:57 AM
Thread: Wtb - Jigarex pre-EPF Duke plates
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Thanks! Messages incoming to 1000oaks and...
Thanks! Messages incoming to 1000oaks and myboyblue
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01-09-2024, 12:34 PM
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SB - curious... what model of STs are you talking...
SB - curious... what model of STs are you talking about? I have several pairs of Vert STs and keep having to replace the heel after breaking off the little ledge that your heel should sit on when in...
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01-06-2024, 11:26 AM
Thread: Wtb - Jigarex pre-EPF Duke plates
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Also have a EPF Duke plate that SCMace generously...
Also have a EPF Duke plate that SCMace generously gave me that anyone can have if interested…
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01-06-2024, 10:50 AM
Thread: Wtb - Jigarex pre-EPF Duke plates
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Wtb - Jigarex pre-EPF Duke plates
Before I spend $50 on a new pair from Tognar, though I’d check if anyone is holding a set they don’t need. I’d buy them off you or can discuss a trade for a different set of plates.
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01-05-2024, 11:29 AM
Thread: Base layers for touring
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Don't overthink it... for touring, a synthetic...
Don't overthink it... for touring, a synthetic t-shirt and underwear is all you need under your softshell unless its 10 degree F or colder. I like Patagonia for both (Patagonia boxers are...
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01-03-2024, 10:46 AM
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I also have a "dumb" trainer that you (or anyone...
I also have a "dumb" trainer that you (or anyone else) can have for the cost of shipping (which is probably a decent amount given the size and weight). Can get details and photos if helpful, just...
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01-02-2024, 09:58 AM
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I've done this in both directions - to go from BD...
I've done this in both directions - to go from BD tip loops to Dynafit thingamabobs and from Dynafit to tip loops. I prefer the Dynafit tips and would ask why you want to replace them. If it's to use...
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12-30-2023, 12:13 PM
Thread: Chalk skis
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Chalk skis
Mantras have been in this quiver spot for me for the better part of a decade. Like Self Jupiter said, you want a model year with camber, not one of the model years where they tried to chase trends...
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12-27-2023, 09:58 AM
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I’ll take them if still available. PM incoming. ...
I’ll take them if still available. PM incoming.
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12-19-2023, 02:21 PM
Thread: Let’s see your home wax bench
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I did not! Knew I was doing something wrong. Will...
I did not! Knew I was doing something wrong. Will give that a try and report back. Thanks for the quick reply.
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12-19-2023, 01:53 PM
Thread: Let’s see your home wax bench
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Alpinord - I bought one of your clever gizmos and...
Alpinord - I bought one of your clever gizmos and it's brilliant. I am having issues getting a straight edge after cutting... I end up with an edge with small curves in it (sort of scalloped, with...
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12-19-2023, 01:46 PM
Thread: All Things Volkl Thread
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Any chance someone knows what material BMT 90...
Any chance someone knows what material BMT 90 sidewalls are made of? Is it ABS? I compressed an edge pretty badly and am thinking of trying to route out the sidewall and graft in a new section, so...
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12-18-2023, 09:36 AM
Thread: Free banker grey suits SLC
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Are the powder skirts included?
Are the powder skirts included?
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11-30-2023, 01:31 PM
Thread: Let’s see your home wax bench
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Easiest would be something like the Mr.Grippy, or...
Easiest would be something like the Mr.Grippy, or just to make your own L-shaped stands with a notch to hold skis on edge. I made some out of 2x6 and they're great. They're heavy enough that you can...
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