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03-11-2024, 01:36 PM
Thread: going nordic = going ghay?
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Bear Basin is off the charts. Heard Ponderosa is...
Bear Basin is off the charts. Heard Ponderosa is incredible too. Phenomenal ski town considering the lakes and summer are the economic drivers.
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03-11-2024, 01:34 PM
Thread: going nordic = going ghay?
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100%. Awesome. New definition of double poling.
100%. Awesome. New definition of double poling.
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03-11-2024, 01:17 PM
Thread: What Ski companies have good skins?
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Did you really replace the vacuum skins with...
Did you really replace the vacuum skins with glue? How?
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01-23-2024, 08:12 PM
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Got a deal on the Thule. Never would have...
Got a deal on the Thule. Never would have considered it without the 60% off code, but it's been great. No idea about durability as I haven't used it often but appears bomber and could handle three...
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01-01-2024, 03:02 PM
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Free hanging in the pictured configuration at how...
Free hanging in the pictured configuration at how much weight? You plus gear? Should be enough for rapping over almost 90 degree frozen water falls / ice bulges? You ever throw in an extra carabiner...
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12-12-2023, 10:06 AM
Thread: Snowblower Advice?
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Got our Ego years ago at the local Ace. 2x 5 amp...
Got our Ego years ago at the local Ace. 2x 5 amp batteries. Wish I had upgraded the batteries at the time. They are expensive. It works fine but have to recharge if the town plows the berm into the...
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Bump.
Bump.
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11-10-2023, 09:33 AM
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Is anybody running the Blizzaks twelve months a...
Is anybody running the Blizzaks twelve months a year? Storing them in the shed from April to October?
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11-06-2023, 12:55 PM
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Can the RT's work with a friend's BCA?
Can the RT's work with a friend's BCA?
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11-02-2023, 01:41 PM
Thread: Deals to be had in italy on skinny gear?
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If you end up in Alta Badia, you can rent a great...
If you end up in Alta Badia, you can rent a great set up for reasonable prices in La Villa. Owner is great. https://www.ski-renato.it/
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10-19-2023, 11:11 AM
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Strafe and Arcteryx. Obvious but will likely work.
Strafe and Arcteryx. Obvious but will likely work.
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10-14-2023, 05:30 PM
Thread: Your Everyday Touring Pack
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Ticks a lot of boxes. Well done.
Ticks a lot of boxes. Well done.
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09-24-2023, 10:40 AM
Thread: Adhesive Goretex repair patches?
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This stuff is excellent.
This stuff is excellent.
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08-30-2023, 02:07 PM
Thread: Running, Anyone...?
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32 miles and 10.6k' in 10.5 hours? That's...
32 miles and 10.6k' in 10.5 hours? That's Hardrock pace if I read that correctly. Legit. How much descent?
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04-23-2023, 08:32 AM
Thread: Ironing in skin wax
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Just bought and used Vauhti SKIN Ski Care Red....
Just bought and used Vauhti SKIN Ski Care Red. Did A/B testing, one skin with and the other without. Seemed to work great although I bailed before it got really warm. The B skin (without) never...
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04-16-2023, 08:32 AM
Thread: Let’s see your home wax bench
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Good stuff, Page 11. Anybody using gas masks...
Good stuff, Page 11. Anybody using gas masks instead of HVAC venting systems? My bench is on the house-side of the garage and moving it isn't currently an option. Waxing frequency is going up....
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03-08-2023, 10:05 AM
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Love the DIY builds.
Love the DIY builds.
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01-26-2023, 07:10 PM
Thread: Official ATK Binding Thread
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Yes. Solid. If the specs match what you were...
Yes. Solid. If the specs match what you were hoping for, I'd use.
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01-23-2023, 03:40 PM
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Same problems. Older construction. Dimmer...
Same problems. Older construction. Dimmer switches. House eats light bulbs, LED or standard. Wish life were easier.
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01-10-2023, 07:34 PM
Thread: Tecnica ZeroG Tour Pro - 2018- 9 boot
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Ditto. The only thing I miss is the carry...
Ditto. The only thing I miss is the carry function.
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01-01-2023, 06:56 PM
Thread: Anyone want a 40% Thule code?
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Bump. Looking to purchase. Any codes?
Bump. Looking to purchase. Any codes?
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11-16-2022, 02:09 PM
Thread: Running, Anyone...?
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Get the Uphill Athlete training plan or buy their...
Get the Uphill Athlete training plan or buy their book. Stick to their plan (no improvising or pretending you know more than they do--you don't.)
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11-15-2022, 08:12 AM
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Toddlers on skis always make me smile. Friend is...
Toddlers on skis always make me smile. Friend is bringing his out this season and I am already excited to "have" to go to the beginner hill for the day.
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11-14-2022, 03:00 PM
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Bump / resurrect. Just got my Zero G's into a...
Bump / resurrect. Just got my Zero G's into a pair of railed / system Markers and the guy at the shop said, "No way." Unsafe. Any new options?
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11-12-2022, 08:21 AM
Thread: Running, Anyone...?
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Great photo.
Great photo.
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11-10-2022, 07:48 AM
Thread: FIFA World Cup Bracket
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Haji Wright reel: https://youtu.be/zQUbWHq3KLg
Haji Wright reel: https://youtu.be/zQUbWHq3KLg
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11-08-2022, 11:54 AM
Thread: FIFA World Cup Bracket
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Can't believe club teams in Europe are playing...
Can't believe club teams in Europe are playing scheduled games this weekend. MU has a Sunday game. Haven't checked but there must be some short turn around times with flights before the WC starts....
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11-07-2022, 06:52 PM
Thread: 4Runner/Tacoma alternatives?
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What's the general consensus on buying a new...
What's the general consensus on buying a new Tacoma with manual transmission?
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11-07-2022, 12:27 PM
Thread: 4Runner/Tacoma alternatives?
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Dumb question, are the stock bolts part of the...
Dumb question, are the stock bolts part of the problem? Can you replace early with better / stronger bolts?
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11-07-2022, 11:35 AM
Thread: FIFA World Cup Bracket
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In.
In.
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11-07-2022, 11:28 AM
Thread: 4Runner/Tacoma alternatives?
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Not sarcasm. Going back and forth and back and...
Not sarcasm. Going back and forth and back and forth over those 3 options. Wife wants the 4Runner. We already own a 4Runner competitor--we don't need two.
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11-06-2022, 09:46 AM
Thread: 4Runner/Tacoma alternatives?
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That settles it for me.
That settles it for me.
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11-05-2022, 01:32 PM
Thread: 4Runner/Tacoma alternatives?
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I saw that at the dealer and thought--while the...
I saw that at the dealer and thought--while the salesman was a bit too proud of it--it would likely come in really handy. As in, weather is turning fast and you just want to stow something without...
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11-04-2022, 03:16 PM
Thread: L-track - anyone have experience with?
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Yes, have used in a van to support shelving and a...
Yes, have used in a van to support shelving and a bed. Have also purchased from Mac and can recommend. They will custom drill if you want to incur the expense. Depending on your shop and skill level,...
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10-29-2022, 07:11 PM
Thread: 4Runner/Tacoma alternatives?
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Friend drives MB sedans. He's on his 4th. This...
Friend drives MB sedans. He's on his 4th. This time around the dealer started calling and asking for his next move but started the bidding where they usually end up. He was happy so, not playing hard...
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10-29-2022, 10:31 AM
Thread: 4Runner/Tacoma alternatives?
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Yes to too steep, just as now it's way too flat....
Yes to too steep, just as now it's way too flat. 3 year old cars with 30,000 miles selling for same price as new?
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10-24-2022, 01:08 PM
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Sorry for being lazy, those crampons will fit all...
Sorry for being lazy, those crampons will fit all ATK bindings?
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10-23-2022, 08:43 AM
Thread: 4Runner/Tacoma alternatives?
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Great resource. Thanks....
Great resource. Thanks. https://publish.manheim.com/en/services/consulting/used-vehicle-value-index.html
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10-22-2022, 12:05 PM
Thread: 4Runner/Tacoma alternatives?
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Hard to argue with this.
Hard to argue with this.
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10-21-2022, 09:11 PM
Thread: 4Runner/Tacoma alternatives?
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I thought the sunroof lowered the headroom to...
I thought the sunroof lowered the headroom to accommodate the glass sliding into the roof? Iow, thicker roof.
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10-21-2022, 07:24 PM
Thread: 4Runner/Tacoma alternatives?
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Thanks, dudes, for the common sense. I'm 6'4" and...
Thanks, dudes, for the common sense. I'm 6'4" and when I drive, the rear seat behind me isn't really usable for anything but boxes. Just can't get my head around a half ton for the price. We will be...
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10-21-2022, 12:54 PM
Thread: 4Runner/Tacoma alternatives?
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Right. Small sample size, but the dealers I...
Right. Small sample size, but the dealers I talked to were intent on replacing sold inventory. 10th and 25th of the month they see new cars arrive. Nervy times. They have completely reconfigured the...
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10-21-2022, 12:27 PM
Thread: 4Runner/Tacoma alternatives?
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I'm hearing that might be the case in OR. Also...
I'm hearing that might be the case in OR. Also hearing from some dealers in states respecting MSRP that they are not selling to out-of-state buyers for fear of resale and desire to serve in-state...
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10-21-2022, 11:45 AM
Thread: 4Runner/Tacoma alternatives?
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Will keep an eye out for the manual transmission...
Will keep an eye out for the manual transmission note. Not a lot of available stock, so unlikely to be an issue.
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10-21-2022, 10:28 AM
Thread: 4Runner/Tacoma alternatives?
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Looking at the Colorado/Canyon now. Thanks. They...
Looking at the Colorado/Canyon now. Thanks. They discontinued the Eco Diesel?
We have a second car with $220K miles that the mechanic is saying is on its last legs. Electrical starting to go.... -
10-21-2022, 09:22 AM
Thread: 4Runner/Tacoma alternatives?
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Bump. Looking at the Tacoma as a second car. SR...
Bump. Looking at the Tacoma as a second car. SR or SR5 with Double Cab and 6' bed. Wasn't considering manual, but test drove one and it was surprisingly smooth. We own a 7 seater / mid-size SUV so...
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10-14-2022, 07:28 PM
Thread: Best ski for coaching U8s?
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Best ski for coaching U8s?
Two nights a week of gate training, two days of drills and free skiing. One ski to rule them all for a 50 year old. Not looking to show off. Want something easy. Did I mention U8s?
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10-09-2022, 02:51 PM
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Both are correct. Some baselayer of your choosing...
Both are correct. Some baselayer of your choosing under a wind proof / water resistant jacket for the up with as-warm-as-you-need insulation for transitions over the wind jacket was a game changer...
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09-24-2022, 03:27 PM
Thread: Let’s see your home wax bench
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This is what I was thinking of:...
This is what I was thinking of: https://uphillathlete.com/videos/workbench-touring-skimo-skis-tech-bindings/
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09-24-2022, 11:59 AM
Thread: Let’s see your home wax bench
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Wonder if there's a simpler way. Tech toes clamp...
Wonder if there's a simpler way. Tech toes clamp into 2x4, 2x4 clamp into vise. No boot sole, no tech toe inserts. Maybe you don't want to do edge work with soft pine as stabilizer, but it'd work...
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