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    Skied 4/5 days of my hut trip on new BGTs on old...

    Skied 4/5 days of my hut trip on new BGTs on old pow, slush, and everything in between. Only 1lbs heavier for the pair with the 50/50 build than my Camox Freebirds with Ions.

    As good as my...
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    I was wondering why the shop didn’t charge me for...

    I was wondering why the shop didn’t charge me for the mount. Got my ski outside and realized they mounted one ski incorrectly, then plugged the ski and didn’t mention this to me.

    Shop guy was...
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    These arrived today just in time for a 5-day corn...

    These arrived today just in time for a 5-day corn cycle next week. 191BG Tour in a 50/50 layup coming in at 2015g/ski. My way of bringing my late, great ski partner, Yogi along.

    Really enjoyed...
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    Kinda bummed I got off the Jeffery train for a...

    Kinda bummed I got off the Jeffery train for a few years, today I realized what I missed out on all that time. Never knew I liked PNW chop so much
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    Why not, we can say the same about the season as...

    Why not, we can say the same about the season as well. I can’t say there’s been a day this season I’ve missed them even though I spent most of the last couple months waiting for a release. Did have a...
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    Happy Valentines Day, those look amazing

    Happy Valentines Day, those look amazing
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    So..anyone got any updates on BGT release?

    So..anyone got any updates on BGT release?
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    lol got it, thanks for making this decision easy

    lol got it, thanks for making this decision easy
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    I’m 6’4” 230lbs and skied the 192BGT last season...

    I’m 6’4” 230lbs and skied the 192BGT last season and got along great with them. Would I be fine going down to a 187 with ATK Freeraider15’s for my go to tour ski? Other tour skis for various...
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    I’ve been telling myself one more day since...

    I’ve been telling myself one more day since December! Excited for these
  11. Had the 192 in stock layup and loved them. Mine...

    Had the 192 in stock layup and loved them. Mine sold for $500 in similar condition on OfferUp. This is a deal
  12. The Govy500 is the ultimate FOMO antidote

    The Govy500 is the ultimate FOMO antidote
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    Good to hear!

    Good to hear!
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    lol. if it was any other year I probably wouldn’t...

    lol. if it was any other year I probably wouldn’t be as patient. But will likely pull the trigger the day they release
  15. Thread: Climbing Skins

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    I just replaced my 10 year old BD nylons with G3...

    I just replaced my 10 year old BD nylons with G3 Craft Glides. IMO they’re everything a skin should be, simple tip attachment, no rip strip in the middle, simple tail attachment, and cheap. I...
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    I’ve been against G3 skins for a decade after...

    I’ve been against G3 skins for a decade after poor experience with their glue. Decided to try out these craft skins for a light duty tour setup and was impressed with the weight/packability of them....
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    FS: Dynafit Chugach 188cm

    This ski was my primary touring ski for a few years and is well used but no significant base or edge damage. There’s 2 mounts on them. One for G3 Ion at recommended and another Marker Duke at...
  18. Thread: It's just a dog.

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    It’s been a while but I wanted to say thanks for...

    It’s been a while but I wanted to say thanks for all the well wishes from everyone. Having support and seeing stories of others having to go through similar hardships on this weird corner of the...
  19. Thread: It's just a dog.

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    A roller coaster of a week. Last weeks adventure...

    A roller coaster of a week. Last weeks adventure helped us reframe his outlook. Yogi got beef, salmon, chicken, for every meal since he’s been home. Yesterday, he had a tough time making it out to...
  20. I’m heading to Steamboat for work next week....

    I’m heading to Steamboat for work next week. Driving from Denver, I may have a few hours of free time later in the week. Are there any solo touring spots/xc areas I can stop at and stretch the legs...
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    That’s what our pediatrician told us, get him a...

    That’s what our pediatrician told us, get him a on those plastic skis so when it comes to actually skiing they presumably won’t be terrified of them.

    Good info in here about lessons/age. On Mt...
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    Awesome deal! I almost bit before I remembered I...

    Awesome deal! I almost bit before I remembered I don’t need them. once I went with CKs on a bike 10years ago I haven’t been able to enjoy another hub
  23. Thread: It's just a dog.

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    Haha agreed! he’s got some chicken strips in his...

    Haha agreed! he’s got some chicken strips in his belly along with a little pain reliever
  24. Thread: It's just a dog.

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    The worst vacation ever but we got a call when we...

    The worst vacation ever but we got a call when we got home today that two hikers had found him 3miles south at the end of the jetty where the Nehalem River meets the Pacific. We turned right around...
  25. Thread: It's just a dog.

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    Thanks, we’ll do that before leaving. Did another...

    Thanks, we’ll do that before leaving. Did another swoop this morning and have covered pretty much the entire spit all the way from town to the jetty over the last 3-days.

    I’ll probably never find...
  26. Thread: It's just a dog.

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    Thank you, we’re in Manzanita this year and he’s...

    Thank you, we’re in Manzanita this year and he’s surrounded by the ocean, town, Bayside Gardens, and the state park so someone will see him if he’s out there. But yeah, a lot of elk, deer, rabbits to...
  27. Thread: It's just a dog.

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    It's just a dog.

    Although this thread is a tough read, it was good to have insight into when to consider making a call to the vet.

    I fear I may have waited too long though and my companion of almost 14years...
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    I think it was discussed a few pages back but...

    I think it was discussed a few pages back but word is they’ll be released in December-ish
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    Thank you, confirmed they are 110 width and 192...

    Thank you, confirmed they are 110 width and 192 length
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    Avalung not for sale. Black Friday sale of $425

    Avalung not for sale. Black Friday sale of $425
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    FS: ‘21-22 191 ON3P BG Tour(Stock layup)

    ***SOLD****

    Loved these skis but new bindings won’t allow a recommended mount position so these have to go

    Only a handful of touring days on these, no dings to mention. Bases are good.

    1x...
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    Sticky: Looking for a toddler?(18-24month) setup just to...

    Looking for a toddler?(18-24month) setup just to get him sliding this year.

    Located in PDX, happy to pay/trade
  33. Thread: WTB Men's XL Bibs

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    I have a nearly new pair of XL FlyLow Smythe bibs...

    I have a nearly new pair of XL FlyLow Smythe bibs in Teal I would do for $165 plus shipping. I can send photos if you’re interested. I tried them out last season but found out I’m a pants man
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    I thought the consensus is to move the 192BG...

    I thought the consensus is to move the 192BG mount Fwd 1cm? I’m about to swap Shifts for ATKs on my 192BGT and don’t want to go in the wrong direction. Couldn’t be more excited about the stock 192BGT...
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    I went ahead and placed an order to replace 8year...

    I went ahead and placed an order to replace 8year Ascension skins. Hopefully I don’t get the same email. Something is definitely wonky with their store. $9,999.99 Recon gloves
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    Good point, I guess I’m asking the group if the...

    Good point, I guess I’m asking the group if the quote is within the ball park of other window projects and if there’s things to look for or consider as I have not taken on a project like this before....
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    Yeah I don’t expect to ever recoup the cost but...

    Yeah I don’t expect to ever recoup the cost but our current windows are about to close to holes in the walls as you can get, old single-pane with storm windows that aren’t sealed.

    Quote does...
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    $19,000 for 13 new windows in a 1919 house that...

    $19,000 for 13 new windows in a 1919 house that is not even close to square, hence me wanting to contract the work out.

    This work is within our budget but what’s the consensus on saving this...
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    What is with the price of used bike parts still...

    What is with the price of used bike parts still being astronomical? I’m looking for a lightly used pair of crank brother mallets and PB, Craigslist, OfferUp are all 90% of what I could buy new. Same...
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    Knock on wood, I’ve taken harder falls in the...

    Knock on wood, I’ve taken harder falls in the last few years running than mountain biking. One of the worst feelings, those falls seem to last forever after the initial toe stub. Hopefully no damage...
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    First big ride on news wheels(WAO Revive with...

    First big ride on news wheels(WAO Revive with Chris King R45’s), 70mi with road, gravel, and some singletrack. I would’ve thought the carbon would be more noticeable then it does over the stock G1800...
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    At 230lbs I’m going to trust a 32 spoke wheel designed to take mtb hits over a 24 spoke light duty rim. On top of that rim width will change tire options and feel.
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    I’m going the other direction, putting gravel wheels on the KM. Old Transition Revolution 29’s are shot.

    These aren’t the width you’re looking for but a decent deal for some Chris Kings. If I had...
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    So sad. What a guy indeed. The dude pissed on...

    So sad.

    What a guy indeed. The dude pissed on my friends car at Wildcat all because he had Montana plates
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    I haven’t found any. Even others I’ve found on...

    I haven’t found any. Even others I’ve found on amazon are just as expensive as the b-rad. I have the 4 bolt on the down tube and a pump bag under my top tube on a Sentinal. Fits tube, pump, patch...
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    There’s a time and place for this for sure, but a...

    There’s a time and place for this for sure, but a full stomach and downhills are a recipe for me shitting my pants
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    I started using Tailwind this year and have...

    I started using Tailwind this year and have really minimized any bonking. I also incorporate Ketone-IQ for anything over 4hrs. It may be the training but have yet to hit a wall while using the ketone...
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    I got a pair of dynafit chugach 108’s 188cm....

    I got a pair of dynafit chugach 108’s 188cm. Loved the ski but hasn’t been skied in a couple years.

    2x mounts, fairly scuffed bases not no core shots, edges are dull but otherwise fine
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    I agree with Dan, 8-12hrs a week is a sweet spot....

    I agree with Dan, 8-12hrs a week is a sweet spot.

    What gives me confidence in my training is completing a daily goal throughout the week and maintain that for ~3weeks before a rest week. So if I...
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