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    Indeed, J Skis have a big sweet spot. Even when...

    Indeed, J Skis have a big sweet spot. Even when you over-rotate your invert as an old man, you can usually ski it out. ;)

    https://m.youtube.com/shorts/hKOtUgqYtyM
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    I still own both! BO118 is my inbounds pow...

    I still own both!

    BO118 is my inbounds pow ski.

    BC120 is my touring pow ski.

    For my preferences, they are just about perfect in those slots.

    And I’m 5’ 9”, 155lbs. 186 BO and 184 BC, each...
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    I haven’t taken my BO118s out this year, but I do...

    I haven’t taken my BO118s out this year, but I do love them as my resort powder ski.

    And yes, they are amazing in deep chop. But they are pretty damn fun in actual pow too, even mounted - 1cm from...
  4. 186 Sickle. Probably more days on it than any...

    186 Sickle. Probably more days on it than any other ski I’ve ever owned. Although I’ve been skiing my Metals more on what would have been Sickle days recently. Less effective edge but softer flexing...
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    Boosters and a thicker liner definitely help with...

    Boosters and a thicker liner definitely help with the shin bang too, even in the Hawx. Like I said early, I tried the Mimic Pro but thought it was inferior to a Zipfit and a HV Intuition liner.

    My...
  6. Yeah, agree. It’s the fancy, insulated version of...

    Yeah, agree. It’s the fancy, insulated version of duct tape over the toe basically…

    Any durability or adhesive issues for yours? I am curious to see how long they last
  7. Three days on the Bootcaps so far… and those...

    Three days on the Bootcaps so far… and those little fuckers help! None of the days were super cold, but my toes were noticeably warmer than normal. Not cold at all when I took the boots off at the...
  8. My buddy got these last month, I just home...

    My buddy got these last month, I just home installed a pair too. A bit dorky looking but worth it for me if my toes stay warmer on the cold days.

    I use HV Intuition liners daily (warmer than stock...
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    481919 Love my J Skis. But too much overlap. ...

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    Love my J Skis. But too much overlap.

    My 186 Vacations are for sale. They were my first pair, and I still think they are great. But I own 186 Metals for soft days, 184 Allplays as a...
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    Shit for snow in most of NA right now… Perfect...

    Shit for snow in most of NA right now…

    Perfect conditions for old men to work on their switch skiing technique ;)
    ...
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    It’s that time of year… time to get excited (and...

    It’s that time of year… time to get excited (and scared) about the upcoming old man park skiing season.

    If you need a book to whet your appetite, this is a fun one:
    ...
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    Ok, finally did some legit touring on my Moment...

    Ok, finally did some legit touring on my Moment Voyager XIIs. Paired with WNDR Vital 100s and Fischer TransAlps.

    I don’t have a ton of experience in this binding category. But so far, the Voyagers...
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    Wow. Lots of strong opinions here, people must be...

    Wow. Lots of strong opinions here, people must be bored after the ski season shut down ;)

    Not a lot to add, but I will say this: working at the hospital in Park City, we see a metric shit ton of...
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    Curious to hear your thoughts after more days on...

    Curious to hear your thoughts after more days on them Auvgeek. I have a pair of Vital 100s in reverse camber and 183cm, mounted with Voyager XIIs. Pretty psyched on them as my “most serious” touring...
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    Depends on intended purpose Supre, but I’ve got...

    Depends on intended purpose Supre, but I’ve got the Joyrides in that spot. 90 mm underfoot, basically no rocker tip and tail, minimal taper, full twin out back, mount point of -4cm from TC at rec. ...
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    Like most ski questions, this is another Know...

    Like most ski questions, this is another Know Thyself moment.

    Height? Weight? Preferred ski length? Preferred mount point? Preferred underfoot width? Preferred flex pattern?

    There are so many...
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    To keep the stoke flowing, here’s some more old...

    To keep the stoke flowing, here’s some more old man footy.

    Certainly not clean, but still the first front flips on snow that either of us have ever skied out of. As the two of us approach a...
  18. April Fools, love it! Although, I own that...

    April Fools, love it!

    Although, I own that actual topsheet version of the Metals. And it hurts me a little to watch a beautiful ski be destroyed like that :(
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    I agree with jvskier, the TW is a great all...

    I agree with jvskier, the TW is a great all around park ski if you like the max length of 178. I’m weird and like 182-184cm park skis despite being 5’10” on a good day. But I’m definitely in the...
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    These posts warm my heart :) Keep after it...

    These posts warm my heart :)

    Keep after it boys!
  21. Many, so many good old skis in this thread… ...

    Many, so many good old skis in this thread…

    BC: I had the OG (shitty sidewall) Metal Katana 183 and then the 3rd year Metal Katana 184. Such a great Alta ski. Had to mount forward 2-4 cm for my...
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    At least on my setup (purchased a few years ago),...

    At least on my setup (purchased a few years ago), the heel plate is the same.
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    I shimmed my Xenics. Happy to send some cutting...

    I shimmed my Xenics. Happy to send some cutting board to you for the cost of shipping, lots left ;)

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    I have never skied any gen Pontoons… but this...

    I have never skied any gen Pontoons… but this thread makes me feel like I’m missing out! It’s been a Pontoon season in Utah for sure this winter.
  25. I’ve hand drilled a bunch of both STH14/16s and...

    I’ve hand drilled a bunch of both STH14/16s and STH2 13/16s over the past decade. It’s been a few years but I’m pretty sure the heel pattern is not exactly the same.
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    Yeah, fifth met head is sticking way out both...

    Yeah, fifth met head is sticking way out both laterally and vertically on my right foot. Bony ass skinny feet. Never tried messing with the boot board though.
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    I would agree with that. I’m 5’ 10” and 150lbs on...

    I would agree with that. I’m 5’ 10” and 150lbs on a good day. And I wouldn’t want to ski anything under 180cm from J Skis lineup.
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    I believe it! I needed three trips to PC Ski Boot...

    I believe it! I needed three trips to PC Ski Boot to get enough room for the sixth toe in the Hawx. But again, your post and photo just makes me more Redster CS curious than ever before.

    So...
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    No personal experience, but my buddy bought the...

    No personal experience, but my buddy bought the last available pair of Fastforward 181cm Flyers a few weeks ago. It wasn’t well advertised, but they came with a free pair of matching Pivot 14s.
    ...
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    Damn!! I’m impressed, my 108-110mm wide bigger...

    Damn!! I’m impressed, my 108-110mm wide bigger foot has never been comfortable in a Redster type boot.

    Your shells must be comically deformed when looking at them from the outside, cuz mine are...
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    The cuff diameter piece was discussed in the...

    The cuff diameter piece was discussed in the Chicken Feet thread too. Definitely a big part of the reason I am using the Hawx Ultra these days.

    My shells are visibly deformed on the heels, punched...
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    Joyride 182cm (90mm underfoot) AllPlay 184cm...

    Joyride 182cm (90mm underfoot)
    AllPlay 184cm (98mm underfoot)
    Vacation 186cm (104mm underfoot)
    Metals 186cm (106mm underfoot)

    I bought the Vacations first, and used them as my Park City daily...
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    I own 4 pairs of J Skis at this point, and the...

    I own 4 pairs of J Skis at this point, and the original Black Ops 118.

    The J Skis all have a strong family resemblance.

    Fairly soft, especially at the tips and tails. Heavy for their waist...
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    eSock, I’ve got some used 186 Rossignol Sickles...

    eSock, I’ve got some used 186 Rossignol Sickles that need to be sent to a good home. Old ski, but they were the original flat/RC all mountain twin tip that inspired the designs for most of the skis...
  35. Line Blades 181cm sold

    Line Blades 181cm sold
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    Been meaning to A/B the Sickles and Metals on the...

    Been meaning to A/B the Sickles and Metals on the same day for awhile now… finally got a few runs on each at Alta today. Not charging, skiing with my kids.
    But enough to have some initial...
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    Should I? My quiver is 15+ deep at this point… ...

    Should I? My quiver is 15+ deep at this point…

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    But I love Marshal’s vision and model. May buy something eventually.
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    Don’t own the Hotshot, but the Metal 186cm is my...

    Don’t own the Hotshot, but the Metal 186cm is my Little Cottonwood ski of choice at present. Replacing my 2008 Rossi Sickles, RIP.

    Love the Metals… so damp, heavy, yet so easy to ski. Forgives all...
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    Risk reward ratio… it’s a tricky balance for...

    Risk reward ratio… it’s a tricky balance for aging skiers.

    You do you Bushwhacka.

    We are all just out there looking for the next great run on skis.

    Keep the entertainment flowing maggots…...
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    Yes, you can backflip! Just check out the old man...

    Yes, you can backflip! Just check out the old man park thread ;)

    Never too late to learn.
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    Taste the rainbow. Excited to try these 182...

    Taste the rainbow.

    Excited to try these 182 Joyrides as my firm snow and half pipe ski once the UT powder spigot turns off this winter…

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    It’s been discussed before… but part of the...

    It’s been discussed before… but part of the reason the Hawx works so well for chicken ankle/chicken calf people is the narrow cuff. Buckled without going to the tighter screw hole, it’s barely bigger...
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    Interesting Detrusor. I tried the plug experiment...

    Interesting Detrusor. I tried the plug experiment once and could never ski them comfortably for a full day despite lots of punches. My wider forefoot and prominent 6th toe bone spurs just hurt too...
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    LMFAO

    LMFAO
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    I am laughing my ass off at all of this. Keep it...

    I am laughing my ass off at all of this. Keep it up boys!!

    Also: Utah. You need to be testing your pow skis in Utah. Had another baller pow day today inbounds PC on the BlackOps 118. Not even a...
  46. Last bump. Both pairs of Line Blades are still...

    Last bump. Both pairs of Line Blades are still available. STH16s are too.
  47. Thread: Line Blade

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    Last shameless bump, no interest in the 181 or...

    Last shameless bump, no interest in the 181 or 176 Blades on GearSwap so far. If no maggots are interested then I’ll move on to others ways of selling them.
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    449179 Joyrides with some eBay STH2 16s. Wish...

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    Joyrides with some eBay STH2 16s. Wish I could TGR some 90mm brakes. I went with some Al’s Ski Barn brakes just to get the job done…

    Should be mounted up and ready next week.
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    Looking very nice!!

    Looking very nice!!
  50. Snowblades and Zipfits shipped. Pending sale on...

    Snowblades and Zipfits shipped. Pending sale on the STH16s.

    No one is Line Blade curious enough to bite at the current price point?

    Bumpity bump
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