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    I skied the Meridian as my only inbounds setup...

    I skied the Meridian as my only inbounds setup for two seasons and it was awesome almost everywhere. Super quick, okay float, and very supportive in chop and firm landings. I think you will...
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    Which Commander? 2300g makes me think 188cm...

    Which Commander? 2300g makes me think 188cm Commander 108.

    I don't really have any advice, but also looking at the DW 104 (or Commander 102??) as a steep tech ski, so interested in what others...
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    Both mounts on the line? Would need to squeeze...

    Both mounts on the line? Would need to squeeze another one in there...
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    Yeah, under #5-#6 or thereabouts. Indeed!...

    Yeah, under #5-#6 or thereabouts.



    Indeed! Quite a few rocks in the takeoffs and landings too 🙃 but things are filling in.
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    That 15" skied pretty nice. Hope we get a few...

    That 15" skied pretty nice. Hope we get a few more storms before bike season!

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    The current* SF backcountry situation is: ATL:...

    The current* SF backcountry situation is:
    ATL: scoured/melted out S>NW, sastrugi elsewhere
    NTL: firm crust on facets SE>W**, facets elsewhere***
    BTL: dirt and/or crust SE>SW, facets elsewhere
    ...
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    I mean dry right now, not dry in two weeks.

    I mean dry right now, not dry in two weeks.
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    Anyone know how dry the lower parts of the loop...

    Anyone know how dry the lower parts of the loop are? Hoping to ride it in a day in two weeks if the weather is okay and I can convince myself that ski touring instead of riding my bicycle has been a...
  9. True. Mine is another 10g...

    True. Mine is another 10g.



    Yeah in my limited experience skiing with ropes and other paraphernalia, also in the Cascades and in BC, I don't think ever used an ice screw for an anchor,...
  10. Probably not very often, but 5cm of extra...

    Probably not very often, but 5cm of extra steel/Al tube over a 17cm screw doesn't weigh much.
  11. 22cm (or whatever the longest length is) will be...

    22cm (or whatever the longest length is) will be best for V/A-threads and anchors on glacier ice. I think the only reason to go shorter is for technical ice climbing, in which case, shouldn't you...
  12. I have a friend who might be interested in the...

    I have a friend who might be interested in the board + skins, will ask. What more is needed to get him shuffling around in the woods? Just bindings?

    Edit: never mind! Free bump
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    Wow, never heard of shim tape but I was...

    Wow, never heard of shim tape but I was pre-releasing all over the place on Saturday. It got to the point where I could kick my ski off with just a few wiggles of my boot. I assumed something just...
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    Don't think they're on the tour, certainly none...

    Don't think they're on the tour, certainly none at Santa Fe. Would be really interested in checking out the brakes. They are purported to be "retractable", which hopefully means they move inward over...
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    Speaking of things seen on IG (on...

    Speaking of things seen on IG (on @the_telemark_undead_ story):

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    I'll be at the demo at Ski Santa Fe on Sunday,...

    I'll be at the demo at Ski Santa Fe on Sunday, maybe Saturday too, hoping to get friends on tele for the first time. Also hoping to try some of the Moment skis, but with feet at the top of the Small...
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    Not sure where you are Eastside, but 22 Designs...

    Not sure where you are Eastside, but 22 Designs has a demo tour ongoing in the western US now: https://www.twentytwodesigns.com/demotour.html
    My guess is they'll have both the Outlaw and Lynx...
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    Burrito, trail mix, gummies (TJ's Scandinavian...

    Burrito, trail mix, gummies (TJ's Scandinavian Swimmers are pretty decent even when cold), bars, and hot tea in a thermos. Meat sticks and Snickers are great too, but I usually forget to buy them.
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    I've had good luck snugging up loose heel hold...

    I've had good luck snugging up loose heel hold with Intuitions using instep pads, such as: https://www.slidewright.com/dp/wrap-around-pads-lg-1-8-inch/

    May not solve your problem, but a much...
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    Any word on release date for the new boot?

    Any word on release date for the new boot?
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    Yeah, I have GFTs in my TX Pros. I had Maestrale...

    Yeah, I have GFTs in my TX Pros. I had Maestrale XT liners (similar to Pro Tours) in them before, and they lasted about half a season before packing out more than I liked. The GFTs hold my skinny...
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    This was my approach for PNW skiing, i.e. mostly...

    This was my approach for PNW skiing, i.e. mostly non-snow highway driving, for the past few years. Highly recommended for that use case.
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    I just got a set of TRP Slate T4s that seem...

    I just got a set of TRP Slate T4s that seem pretty decent. Feel is pretty similar to Deore/SLX, for a little cheaper ($120/side TRP vs $160/side SLX). They're on a rigid bike with XC tires though, so...
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    The NF "lightweight trail pants" are also pretty...

    The NF "lightweight trail pants" are also pretty nice, and worth a look if you ever think you'll want pants in the summer. I pedaled three Tiger laps in them this summer, and shuttled in them...
  25. Hmm, a friend in Seattle might be interested....

    Hmm, a friend in Seattle might be interested. Would you sell skis flat + skins, and if so, for how much?
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    Very orange gravel spin* the other day *and...

    Very orange gravel spin* the other day
    *and plenty of walking; 32x18 was too stiff for me

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    Will probably bring suspension next time I want to hammer down tuff though

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    Hadn't heard that before; probably won't shop...

    Hadn't heard that before; probably won't shop there in the future.
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    Anyone gotten through to JensonUSA customer...

    Anyone gotten through to JensonUSA customer service recently? Have an order that has been sitting in "label created" purgatory for 12 days, and Jenson's contact options are:

    1. Call and leave a...
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    I have GFTs in Tx Pros, and also like a 97mm last...

    I have GFTs in Tx Pros, and also like a 97mm last in alpine boots. After adding I think 2.5 tubes of cork to each liner, the GFTs are pretty amazing. Definitely not the lightest touring boots out...
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    Same, especially the last point. Also, most...

    Same, especially the last point. Also, most frames with sliding dropouts are steel (or Ti), so if you want to singlespeed without a tensioner you'll have fewer aluminum options.

    Compliance, which...
  31. Interesting! Thanks for the heads up.

    Interesting! Thanks for the heads up.
  32. Just bought a set of these in HG/non-boost:...

    Just bought a set of these in HG/non-boost:
    https://us.huntbikewheels.com/products/hunt-xcwide-mtb-wheelset?variant=33272439799853

    I ordered QR adapters from them too, but I think they'll set...
  33. WTB: 29" wheelset with QR hubs, or just the hubs

    I have an old Karate Monkey that's been in gravel mode for a few years, and I want to convert it back to a rigid MTB (i.e. flat bars, bigger tires). I'm going to keep the gravel wheelset around, so...
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    Rode the blue bus today. 469945 469946 ...

    Rode the blue bus today.

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  35. Thanks to you both. I guess I'll do some more...

    Thanks to you both. I guess I'll do some more trip planning and try to nail down actual use cases before getting too deep in boat shopping.



    Well the alternative would be down Butler Wash,...
  36. Anyone have any experience with the Alpacka...

    Anyone have any experience with the Alpacka Forager or other tandem packrafts? My partner and I, both with some but not a lot of whitewater experience, are looking into getting boat(s) for Northern...
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    ^ anecdotally, my carbon Chromag bar is missing...

    ^ anecdotally, my carbon Chromag bar is missing some clear coat from less than a thousand miles on my friend's Lolo Rack. Would consider adding heli tape near the clamp if I owned such a rack myself.
  38. Did you take advantage of the excellent summit...

    Did you take advantage of the excellent summit bivy site, Riff? A friend and I did Goode NEB when the Perseids were peaking many years ago. Definitely the coolest meteors I've ever seen, even though...
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    It's not better than a chain whip, but it's fine....

    It's not better than a chain whip, but it's fine. The pliers can only open wide enough for the smallest ~3 cogs on a 12-speed cassette, so if for some reason you want to grab a larger cog (e.g. one...
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    I'll try cleaning pads and rotors when I get...

    I'll try cleaning pads and rotors when I get home, but I did just clean the rotors with isopropyl alcohol and install new pads, so I think probably not oily/greasy this time. Definitely very dusty...
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    Got the correct end cap installed (and removed...

    Got the correct end cap installed (and removed the o-ring bodge). Still honk. Honk honk! Maybe I need to rethink my rotor bedding-in procedure.
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    Changing to semi-metallic pads didn't work,...

    Changing to semi-metallic pads didn't work, although maybe the honk is a bit quieter? Hard to say.

    There is one issue with the (Hope Pro 5) rear hub: it has the wrong end cap. I ordered a...
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    Sure did. Between swapping rotors back and forth...

    Sure did. Between swapping rotors back and forth several times I have had plenty of opportunity to check rotor bolts, but alas, they are always tight.
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    Didn't find any loose bolts, but I guess I'll...

    Didn't find any loose bolts, but I guess I'll keep looking for things that could vibrate or rattle around.
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    Anyone had any luck with quieting down frame...

    Anyone had any luck with quieting down frame resonance induced by the rear brake?

    I have a sweet steel full suspension with Dominions, Hayes sintered pads and 203mm Galfer rotors. After...
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    Sometimes it pays to climb around on the rocks on...

    Sometimes it pays to climb around on the rocks on the side of the trail.

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    Dang I really thought I knew how to rotate photos correctly here.
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    Built up a Canadian steel bicycle as a graduation...

    Built up a Canadian steel bicycle as a graduation present to myself.

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    Frame and shock were used, everything else came from Memorial Day sales. Still need to find the time to dial in...
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    I ended up bleeding again, same leak at the...

    I ended up bleeding again, same leak at the master cylinder syringe, but just finished the bleed with several rounds of pushing only. Seems okay now. Thanks all for the help and insight.
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    I'll try this when I bleed it next. Pretty...

    I'll try this when I bleed it next.



    Pretty sure there was not an O ring on the bleed screw when I removed it. Assuming the Dominions have O rings in there (and I sure hope they do), I think...
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    Hmm okay. That's a little disappointing given...

    Hmm okay. That's a little disappointing given that both the brakes and the bleed kit are brand new.

    This is the adapter I have:
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