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03-04-2024, 05:26 PM
Thread: BNIB Scarpa Gea 23
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Bump! Open to offers
Bump! Open to offers
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02-29-2024, 06:20 PM
Thread: Wife ski recs
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Second the Atris Birdie. My wife has two pair...
Second the Atris Birdie. My wife has two pair (one for resort and one for touring). Easy pivot, floats well, surprisingly awesome in chop and bumps as long as she has a bit of finesse (which it...
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02-25-2024, 04:13 PM
Thread: BNIB Scarpa Gea 23
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BNIB Scarpa Gea 23
My wife’s old Geas went in for warranty replacement. She couldn’t wait so bought new boots. Scarpa just sent her some 2024 Geas. They look pretty awesome, but she wants to offset her new boot...
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02-25-2024, 01:00 PM
Thread: presenting illumination equipment
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No relation. We both use similar gear tabs for...
No relation. We both use similar gear tabs for ski attachment. And the same exterior fabrics because Challenge ultra is pretty much the best fabric on the market for backpacks right now. But the...
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02-19-2024, 01:27 PM
Thread: presenting illumination equipment
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Fixed!
Fixed!
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02-19-2024, 12:59 PM
Thread: presenting illumination equipment
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presenting illumination equipment
Hey Mags -
I just recently launched my own little cottage industry ski pack company: illumination equipment. After years of being largely dissatisfied with ski pack offerings, I learned to sew and... -
01-29-2024, 04:09 AM
Thread: FS: 190CM Black Crows Nocta 2019
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wondering why these haven’t sold yet. For those...
wondering why these haven’t sold yet. For those on the fence, these skis don’t need massively deep snow to be fun. Anything more than 6 inches and they’re a blast especially when you’re in the trees...
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01-03-2024, 06:26 PM
Thread: FS: Patagonia (and other stuff)
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Pluma and Micro sold.
Pluma and Micro sold.
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12-30-2023, 08:49 AM
Thread: FS: Patagonia (and other stuff)
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Pluma and Micro pending to TaosNH
Pluma and Micro pending to TaosNH
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12-29-2023, 07:04 PM
Thread: FS: Patagonia (and other stuff)
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Pluma and Micropuff still available! Rubicons...
Pluma and Micropuff still available! Rubicons sold.
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12-29-2023, 07:02 PM
Thread: The Black Crows thread
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No experience with Draco buy agree with others...
No experience with Draco buy agree with others that for powder, the Nocta is ridiculously fun. I’d say if you want the best powder performance and don’t mind a bit of weight, Nocta over Draco. If you...
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12-26-2023, 11:26 PM
Thread: The Black Crows thread
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Side note/question on the Solis skin attachment:...
Side note/question on the Solis skin attachment: I got the precut skins for the Solis and they come with a metal hook that fits in the chevron shaped hole on the tip. Am I doing it wrong, or is it...
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12-23-2023, 09:04 PM
Thread: The Black Crows thread
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Just finally got on my 173 Solis today and...
Just finally got on my 173 Solis today and thought I’d post my thoughts, as feeble as they are, for posterity.
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12-17-2023, 09:18 PM
Thread: Backcountry Guide Japan (Furano/Niseko)
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Thanks! I’ll check them out.
Thanks! I’ll check them out.
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12-17-2023, 04:34 PM
Thread: Backcountry Guide Japan (Furano/Niseko)
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Backcountry Guide Japan (Furano/Niseko)
I'm heading to Japan in around 6 weeks. Plan is to spend around 4-5 days in Niseko, then head up to ski around Furano for 4-5 days. I'm traveling with my wife who is a competent skier, but not stoked...
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11-30-2023, 10:22 AM
Thread: FS: Patagonia (and other stuff)
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Bump. Prices lowered.
Bump. Prices lowered.
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11-17-2023, 10:11 AM
Thread: FS: Patagonia (and other stuff)
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Bump! Buy my shit.
Bump! Buy my shit.
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11-06-2023, 02:02 PM
Thread: FS: Patagonia (and other stuff)
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Bump. Open to offers!
Bump. Open to offers!
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11-05-2023, 08:36 AM
Thread: The Black Crows thread
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I had the same issue with some Atris. There’s a...
I had the same issue with some Atris. There’s a thread on it somewhere, but the short version is 5% or so weight variability within a pair of skis is considered within tolerance for resort oriented...
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11-03-2023, 12:58 PM
Thread: FS: Patagonia (and other stuff)
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Bump. Westcoaster only took the jacket. Post...
Bump. Westcoaster only took the jacket. Post updated.
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10-30-2023, 07:18 PM
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These were a thrift store find. I have no...
These were a thrift store find. I have no knowledge of their history. The skis they were on were trash and the brakes were broken (and narrow). I was going to mount them but don’t have a need and...
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10-30-2023, 06:33 PM
Thread: FS: Patagonia (and other stuff)
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Stormstride pants and jacket pending to...
Stormstride pants and jacket pending to Westcoaster. I’ve got two other offers on the jacket and will follow up in order of message received if the initial sale falls through.
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10-30-2023, 04:05 PM
Thread: The Black Crows thread
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I think they change the phrase on the sidewall...
I think they change the phrase on the sidewall each year. for 21-22 the phrase was “I don’t remember it being this far” or something like that.
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10-30-2023, 03:47 PM
Thread: FS: Patagonia (and other stuff)
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I’d say a true large. It’s not a super slim fit...
I’d say a true large. It’s not a super slim fit but not baggy either. Im. 5’9 180lbs and the large leaves plenty of length and lots of space for layers on me. My buddy who is 6’2 and probably 210lbs...
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10-30-2023, 03:40 PM
Thread: FS: Patagonia (and other stuff)
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FS: Patagonia (and other stuff)
Time to clear out the closet of gear I’m not using this season. Prices include shipping. All items are in excellent shape. Any imperfections are noted.
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10-02-2023, 01:06 AM
Thread: The Black Crows thread
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2022 was a full update with shape, layup, and...
2022 was a full update with shape, layup, and rocker. 21-22 Is the older shape. Both are great skis. Older version is surfier, slashier, and more pivoty. Punches above its weight in powder and really...
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09-28-2023, 10:18 PM
Thread: The Black Crows thread
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Thanks! East coast is probably a good analogue...
Thanks! East coast is probably a good analogue for the Mt. Hood mank we get on bad snow years. I think they’ll be a killer ski for the steep lines off the summit of Hood, but it was hard to justify...
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09-27-2023, 10:46 AM
Thread: The Black Crows thread
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The Black Crows thread
Anyone skied the Solis in medium pitch (30-40degree) variable/breakable crusts? How easy is it to break the tails loose in semi-breakable crusts?
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04-09-2023, 09:47 AM
Thread: The Black Crows thread
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Anyone mount their Camox FB or Navis FB forward of the line? Thoughts? I’m considering a +1.5 remount.
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This is really interesting and something that...
This is really interesting and something that makes sense to me. I ski relatively small boots for my height/weight (25.5/~290m BSL depending on the boot) and usually ski skis in the 185cm range. I’m...
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03-20-2023, 06:49 PM
Thread: Sizing your touring boots
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Great question and something I still haven’t...
Great question and something I still haven’t really answered. I have fairly similar feet.
Currently touring on ZGPTs in 25.5 and Scarpa F1 XTs in 26.5/27 with a 26.5 Palau liner. Tecnicas are a... -
03-19-2023, 07:03 PM
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Just got back from a week long hut trip. everyone...
Just got back from a week long hut trip. everyone used a radio but a few different types. Here’s a summary for those playing along and wondering what worked/didn’t:
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03-07-2023, 08:35 AM
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Pm sent on softshell pants
Pm sent on softshell pants
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02-28-2023, 06:14 PM
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https://wornwear.patagonia.com/p/patagonia-ms-macr...
https://wornwear.patagonia.com/p/patagonia-ms-macro-puff-hoody-mens/80110?size=L
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02-28-2023, 06:13 PM
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Boot tolerances or even binding mount differences...
Boot tolerances or even binding mount differences can cause interference. A couple degrees off on a binding mount and your heel won’t drop cleanly in the pins. Even a bit of torque on the toe piece...
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02-28-2023, 01:31 PM
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Salomon MTN Bindings: Heel tower flaw - help needed!
Cool dude. Glad you’re not having that issue. Seems like that approach is working for you, so far.
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TL;DR: after 100 days of using the MTN in an...
TL;DR: after 100 days of using the MTN in an unintended way, it started to fail. Rotate the u spring if you want to walk in flat mode regardless of whether you use brakes.
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02-23-2023, 04:49 PM
Thread: Isolating wet gear in the backcountry
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I had a dynafit pack with one of those pockets...
I had a dynafit pack with one of those pockets for a while. Really liked that lower pocket until the Velcro started to wear out and I got concerned about losing a ski (or crampons in the spring). I...
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02-23-2023, 04:47 PM
Thread: Isolating wet gear in the backcountry
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Those side skin pockets are a cool concept! This...
Those side skin pockets are a cool concept! This is some of the info I’m looking for. Do you have experience with that pack? Is it easy enough to get skins in and out of those pockets when the pack...
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02-22-2023, 10:58 AM
Thread: Isolating wet gear in the backcountry
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Lol. I have one of those and love it. Volume is a...
Lol. I have one of those and love it. Volume is a little big for some days of touring where I want a more streamlined pack.
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02-21-2023, 04:09 PM
Thread: The Black Crows thread
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I could see going +1 or +2 on the 189. Unless...
I could see going +1 or +2 on the 189. Unless you’re on the smaller end or you know you like a very progressive ski, I think the line on the 184 is pretty dialed.
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02-21-2023, 03:54 PM
Thread: Isolating wet gear in the backcountry
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Curious what model packs folks are using and...
Curious what model packs folks are using and liking for this.
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02-21-2023, 12:22 PM
Thread: The Black Crows thread
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Just got a few days on mine and concur...
Just got a few days on mine and concur completely. They actually surprised me in how well they handle chopped up snow. They definitely like big turns in chop, but they’re surprisingly stable at...
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02-21-2023, 12:19 PM
Thread: Isolating wet gear in the backcountry
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We have to ski through a lot of brush and low...
We have to ski through a lot of brush and low branches ‘round these parts. I’m always concerned anything strapped to the outside of my pack will get pulled off without me noticing. Probably works...
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02-21-2023, 12:15 PM
Thread: Isolating wet gear in the backcountry
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That’s a pretty cool concept. Definitely consider...
That’s a pretty cool concept. Definitely consider just make a pack for my skins.
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02-21-2023, 12:13 PM
Thread: Isolating wet gear in the backcountry
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This is what I’ve been trying to do but always...
This is what I’ve been trying to do but always seems to be a wrestling match when my pack is full. Maybe I just need to make a bigger pocket.
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02-21-2023, 11:16 AM
Thread: Isolating wet gear in the backcountry
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Isolating wet gear in the backcountry
I feel like I run into issues stuffing wet skins in my pack at transitions, and then other gear in the pack gets wet. Not a big fan of stuffing skins in my jacket, unless its so cold its absolutely...
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02-18-2023, 12:17 PM
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Pm incoming on MTNs.
Pm incoming on MTNs.
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02-09-2023, 08:08 PM
Thread: Multi-Day Ski Mountaineering Pack?
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It’s not the perfect pack, by any means, but as...
It’s not the perfect pack, by any means, but as this thread shows, it’s a shallow pool of 50+L ski packs with an (accessible) avy pocket. Headwall is arguably the best in class, not the ideal.
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02-08-2023, 10:56 PM
Thread: The Black Crows thread
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Have you removed the binding? Most BCs have the...
Have you removed the binding? Most BCs have the drill bit size notated somewhere underfoot. But I only have experience with 2019 onward, so maybe that’s a (relatively) new thing?
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