Yeah, sorry about that. Hadn't been here in two years and was a little trigger happy with the post button.

That's a good point! Already enough distracted morons out there.

Searched around here but didn't find anything about it, so... I heard about this on the radio yesterday via coverage of the Consumer Electronics Show. It's a system you install on compatible goggles...

This is the first mountain I ever skinned up. Used to stay at the cabin down at the creek until it was reclaimed by the Forest Service and summarily shuttered. Climbed that thing dozens of times.
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Haven't visited here in a while but checked in and saw this thread. If anyone needs a copy of the Fourth Edition OEC book, I have one that can be had for the cost of shipping. Went through it in...

Doesn't that still make karma an egocentric concept? How will this action effect me? The owner of the skis should have the skis, that would be best for them, but returning the skis to them will...

Hmm, they are a little narrower than my Blowers, but longer...

What kind of payment method are you thinking, PayPal?

I would carry extra gas (not inside the van), especially now that a lot of places are closed until summer.

The ferry costs a great deal for what you get.

The roads from Haines Junction...

Snow was kind of deceiving at Basin today. Lots of light powder littered with frozen piles from the day before. You'd be bombing through a meadow one minute then BAM you bounce off a solid hump of...

Back to Basin tomorrow to get all that I can handle. Snow stability was definitely lacking in spots yesterday, like skiing in a river.

The two runs made this morning were very good. Allen's Peak and Easter Bowl/Shooting Star/The Burn provided fresh tracks in nice snow. Tuesday is supposed to be promising as well and I'll be there...

16" of fresh reported at Basin, with possibly a little more tonight.

Gonna be up there first thing tomorrow morning to make turns before work. If anyone else is headed up there I'll be the chump...

Gonna keep watching the reports and forecast. If tomorrow looks good I'll go in the morning, and if Sunday looks good I'll go then, too. Need to break in the new boots :cool:

"Today: A slight chance of rain and snow showers after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a south southeast wind between 15 and 24 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of...

Any reports from Basin?

The Saturday forecast is a little more promising than Friday's but the crowds can ruin that deal in a quick minute. If the report tomorrow morning looks good I'll just...

Nice.

Snowbasin needs some more coverage so people stop bringing back demos with coreshots. Mutterficker.

I mounted in between the two suggested marks on my Blowers (185s) because 1) I wanted a little more control over them and 2) I'm very light (140 lbs) for these skis thus I seem to get away with being...

This is more in accordance with what the rep said: http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1574193&postcount=20

Looks like only certain models are made in China, as evidenced by the...

Are they still? The Gotamas are now Chinese. 20 mm?

Good points.

I'm on a piecework pay system and also get a base rate, but I only have the base rate because I've been there for three years, have to train other techs, and have other...

I'm pretty sure that Alta's own shop expanded and got a new Wintersteiger machine for this season. Good people there.

That's why I qualified my statement with "they say it is supposed to..." ;)

Our Volkl rep said that they have been working on getting the topsheets to be as exact as possible in matching the...

1. 90% of our customers don't need their stuff back in less than three days. Most of the completed work sits around for a few days after it's done anyway.

2. 99% of the time I will accept a mount...

Never had a problem with the hole-width spacing on any ski.

The white scotchbrite is much less abrasive than the red/brown. Leaves a really nice finish. There is also the factor of elbow grease.

Wintersteiger recommends pure paraffin wax over base...

That's a good bit of money, but as you said, it's the market rate.

Three days is the turn-around time we give people, unless they need their stuff immediately. You aren't the only one who needs...

We have brand new Wintersteiger machines, including a TrimDisc, at our shop in Ogden. If you know what structure you want we can do it, or just use one of our standard structures.

Right through the middle of the "x" on the topsheet; they say it is supposed to line up with the mark on the side. Put a piece of tape straight through the "x" and measure back. Taint rocket...

That should be fine.

Here's a bit of tech, or worthless details, what have you. Mounted a pair of Dukes on some Mantras yesterday and took some measurements.

Heel lifter height:
Medium = 27 mm of lift
High = 57 mm...

Exactly, the SUV or truck is going to be a totally different beast than any car.

Low range (4Low), or a lower transfer case gearing than high range (4Hi), is reserved for 4wd vehicles, both full...

Almost. The FJ is full-time 4wd (basically the same as AWD) and has a low range. The drivetrain argument is mainly against the OP's thoughts that if they can drive a Jetta in snow they can drive...

I hope you realize the difference in handling characteristics between a front wheel drive car and a rear wheel drive SUV. The former being very predictable and stable on slick surfaces, the latter...

Probably shocks that have their lower mount well beneath the center point of the axle, thus being the lowest spot in the suspension and a tremendous rock magnet.

No, they are further forward than a traditional midsole mounting point.



There are none, and the sidewall/topsheet marks on the Mantras don't always line up so Volkl says to go by the topsheet...

Forester = 7.9 in

Outback = 8.4 in

FJ 4wd = 9.6 in

The Outback is only rated at 26 mpg highway, which is pitiful for a small, 170 hp car. That AWD drivetrain must be an incredible drag on...

Judging from what people have been saying about the intended purpose of the Duke, if you are out to climb mountains, buy the Freerides or other AT binding.

As of late, it is now not snowing right now in Ogden, currently.

Snowing right now in Ogden!

I didn't find that problem on the Dukes and Jesters I've mounted, but it's a breath of fresh air considering most bindings I test release high. In my experience the heel design of these bindings,...

They don't different material-wise. Still crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside.

In the shop yesterday we were talking about Basin's opening. Thought it might be funny to call and ask if they had made enough snow to open Lone Tree. :rolleyes2

Bought my 870 18" Express Magnum two years ago and it has been a very good gun. Have not done any hunting with it, only targets and the occasional clay pigeon slaughter. As configured mine would...

For my '98 Tacoma I bought a Range Rider canopy with Yakima wide-load racks. With the racks it ran $1300 (in 2004). I've had other brand canopies on previous trucks and this one is the best...

You're a retard:the_finge :D

I had enough problems stepping out of my Alpine Trekkers and into deep snow that not having to step out of the Fritschis became very handy very quickly. So fucking...

I will be mounting a pair on some Mantras this week and will measure the height. They do not look noticeably lower than my Fritschis.



My Diamir IIs go to 10, Free Rides go to 12; most skiers...

Interesting. I never had it happen to me in 6 years of use, so it made me wonder the first time I mounted a set of Dukes and fussed with them.

Once you figure it out taking the skins off without removing your skis is very quick and easy.

Jeff at Alpine Sports in Ogden.

Are your bases flat? Are they consistent?