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Today, 10:25 AM
Thread: 4Runner/Tacoma alternatives?
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Where you at? Engineering firm that my buddy...
Where you at? Engineering firm that my buddy works at (Driggs) is selling a bunch of their fleet trucks. Mid 90s Chevys. I wanna buy one, put a snowmobile in the back, and leave it in AK for annual...
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Yesterday, 09:46 PM
Thread: WTB: Bindings for rocket ships
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Update: I bought attacks from evo (returned)...
Update:
I bought attacks from evo (returned) and a cheaper pair of attacks from somebody here. When I went to pull the MRRs I realized they would fit my BSL and decided to run 'em with my touring... -
Yesterday, 09:22 PM
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Nice flex. I didn't feel the need to get into it...
Nice flex. I didn't feel the need to get into it at the time but I'll bite. Apologies in advance for threadrift.
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Yesterday, 01:41 PM
Thread: 150g vs 200g Tech Bindings
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Different class of binding (barely, weight-wise...
Different class of binding (barely, weight-wise which is nuts). If I wanted BSL adjust, RV adjust, and roll pin heel, I'd get another ATK Crest. They're lighter and often cheaper (from 'yurp) than...
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Yesterday, 12:53 PM
Thread: 150g vs 200g Tech Bindings
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Agreed on rotation. I'm not yo-yo-ing very often....
Agreed on rotation. I'm not yo-yo-ing very often. Transitions are limited and time is plentiful on most of my tours. I typically snowmo to the bottom of a big-ish run (1500-2000') and am in for 1-2...
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04-23-2024, 11:42 AM
Thread: 150g vs 200g Tech Bindings
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That's a detailed rundown gracias! Sound like...
That's a detailed rundown gracias!
Sound like Plum could work or...SL heels ha. I perused the 300g thread and looks like the SL heels have a lot of fans for the retention you mentioned. The race... -
04-22-2024, 08:58 PM
Thread: 150g vs 200g Tech Bindings
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Good input thanks. I actually have some NIB...
Good input thanks. I actually have some NIB Vario.2 (alas, not purple) that I've been meaning to put on my "scary steep firm skis". Maybe I'll rob that toe and do a frankenbinding. What's the...
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04-22-2024, 07:06 PM
Thread: 150g vs 200g Tech Bindings
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Bump. Considering going weight weenie on my new...
Bump. Considering going weight weenie on my new "light" powder touring skis (1870g/per ha!).
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04-22-2024, 01:37 PM
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That's the 2nd incident I've heard of recently...
That's the 2nd incident I've heard of recently involving trauma that was previously unimaginable to me. Blunt force...yep got it makes sense. For whatever reason, getting ripped apart was not...
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04-11-2024, 02:04 PM
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Interested in Ravens depending on vintage and...
Interested in Ravens depending on vintage and condition.
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04-11-2024, 01:51 PM
Thread: ON3P SKIS Discussion
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Picked up a pair of BG Tours I don't need. Thanks...
Picked up a pair of BG Tours I don't need. Thanks assholes.
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04-10-2024, 10:44 PM
Thread: 4Runner/Tacoma alternatives?
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I think it's the A pillar/roofline transition...
I think it's the A pillar/roofline transition that gives me 4th gen vibes. All the others have angular lines throughout. 4th and 6th have the rounded a pillar/roofline transition that doesn't match...
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04-10-2024, 05:45 PM
Thread: 4Runner/Tacoma alternatives?
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Looks-wise it's more like a 4th gen with some...
Looks-wise it's more like a 4th gen with some crossover lines. 4th Gen is my least favorite, so this is 2nd from the bottom.
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04-10-2024, 12:41 PM
Thread: ~1300g boot thread
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New ZGTP has additional ROM. +5 degrees. Not sure...
New ZGTP has additional ROM. +5 degrees. Not sure how that compares to the F1 XT, but LeeLau said it was a noticeable improvement.
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04-02-2024, 09:51 AM
Thread: WTB: Bindings for rocket ships
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Thanks for the input everybody. Grabbed some...
Thanks for the input everybody. Grabbed some attacks from evo that will probably go back assuming MNIAW's attack demos show up in time.
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04-01-2024, 02:31 PM
Thread: Binding Dump. Most MNC
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PM'd on Demos
PM'd on Demos
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03-28-2024, 11:50 AM
Thread: WTB: Bindings for rocket ships
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Fixed! They are indeed SLs (man card revoked). ...
Fixed! They are indeed SLs (man card revoked).
Foggy reminded me that it's possible to cram a touring sole into adjustable toe height salomons.
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03-28-2024, 10:04 AM
Thread: WTB: Bindings for rocket ships
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WTB: Bindings for rocket ships
I have a dilemma. I picked up a sweet pair of Course SL for closing day, but they are mounted with an old MRR. I'm not sure if they suck or not. They'll need a remount anyway, and I prefer to have...
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03-11-2024, 03:58 PM
Thread: ISO: Tele Gear
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^^^You're not gonna believe this, but I checked...
^^^You're not gonna believe this, but I checked it out yesterday and totally missed 'em :eek:. Decided I wasn't man enough for leather, especially on a surgically repaired foot that still appreciates...
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03-11-2024, 02:51 PM
Thread: Telemark skiing is dead.
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Awesome offer thank you man. Think I have a line...
Awesome offer thank you man. Think I have a line on boots. Can't get to Vail but my buddy from Edwards might come down. If he does maybe I could set him up to pick up/drop off a pair of skis. Low...
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03-07-2024, 10:19 PM
Thread: ISO: SLC Mag to Buy + Ship Marketplace Skis
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ISO: SLC Mag to Buy + Ship Marketplace Skis
Looking for a mag in the SLC area that can help broker a transaction to get some of my favorite skis back in my cold dead hands. Last pair was destroyed in a fire.
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03-07-2024, 10:15 PM
Thread: Telemark skiing is dead.
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Posted in GS but if anybody in here has gear...
Posted in GS but if anybody in here has gear they're looking to offload either temporarily or permanently let me know. I'm trying to put something together to use at the AJ in CB in a couple weeks....
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03-07-2024, 10:11 PM
Thread: ISO: Tele Gear
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That is a rad offer, much appreciated. Not sure...
That is a rad offer, much appreciated. Not sure I'm man enough for real leather but will let you know if I decide to go for it.
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03-07-2024, 10:26 AM
Thread: ISO: Tele Gear
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ISO: Tele Gear
I thought people would be paying me to take this stuff off of their hands - guess not. Never thought I'd see tele inflation but here we are.
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02-29-2024, 08:24 PM
Thread: Anthracites Playground 2-11-24
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Good question. Not nearly enough "year after...
Good question. Not nearly enough "year after year"(s) logged to answer with any sort of authority, but I'll at least try to explain my approach.
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02-19-2024, 03:28 PM
Thread: FS: Truck Trigger Mitt
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FS: Truck Trigger Mitt
Like new condition, Sz 10, brown color.
Might have worn them once. Brown is a little darker than what's shown on the website.
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02-17-2024, 12:01 PM
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At awareness level, I think it's sufficient to...
At awareness level, I think it's sufficient to introduce the idea that red flags present = avalanche hazard present, and emphasize that no red flags =/ no avalanche hazard. Linking the "no red flags...
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02-13-2024, 10:49 AM
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I am growing increasingly agitated when seeing...
I am growing increasingly agitated when seeing this sentence in field reports this season. Clearly the messaging is not getting through. My question is how do we fix that? I have some involvement on...
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02-07-2024, 10:08 PM
Thread: Ortho question
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I've seen my ortho at every visit since my injury...
I've seen my ortho at every visit since my injury got elevated to the 'requires' surgery level. Both pre and post op. He's always running behind schedule, but it's because he gives you as much time...
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02-07-2024, 05:23 PM
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Anybody have recs for some strength building...
Anybody have recs for some strength building exercises coming off a lower body injury? I tore ligaments in my foot (Lisfranc) back in November and had surgery early December. My surgeon said he'd...
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01-30-2024, 10:18 PM
Thread: PSA: Lotus 138 on Marketplace
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PSA: Lotus 138 on Marketplace
Looks like 1x mount for Dukes
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01-23-2024, 12:05 AM
Thread: Raide LF 40L Backpack Review
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Concierge nailed the concise sales pitch (like...
Concierge nailed the concise sales pitch (like you hope the designer/owner would!) but always room for more blah blah on TGR so here goes.
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01-22-2024, 10:12 PM
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Only my wolves could get 60+ out of Towns and...
Only my wolves could get 60+ out of Towns and lose to the lowly hornets. #1 in the West, and #1 lowest IQ team.
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01-19-2024, 01:17 PM
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Good discussion. I'm a CBAC homer (an...
Good discussion. I'm a CBAC homer (an exceptionally biased one at that), but I think they do it better than anyone else. I know from firsthand conversations that they are constantly wary of...
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01-19-2024, 12:33 PM
Thread: Which touring pole do I want?
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Should've jumped on those BD carbons. Oh well....
Should've jumped on those BD carbons. Oh well. I'll just continue using Scott Team Issue with BD baskets like I have for the past 15 szns.
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01-19-2024, 12:26 PM
Thread: FS: 4frnt Hoji 187mm
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Pescados still around??
Pescados still around??
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01-19-2024, 11:50 AM
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I have a perfectly good pair of white wolf...
I have a perfectly good pair of white wolf Renegades that I use for most winter touring days, and a pair of R3.1 F3 138 Pures that I still need to mount up for touring. Two days ago I was on my high...
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01-17-2024, 11:13 PM
Thread: Grass is Greener Advice
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To state the obvious: no job is a guarantee. Not...
To state the obvious: no job is a guarantee. Not the one you have and not the one you're considering. You're presumably being headhunted because you have experience, skills, and a reputation that...
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01-15-2024, 08:05 PM
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I don't have any incident details beyond what was...
I don't have any incident details beyond what was posted in the ob just yet. Can report that no (permanently) life-altering injuries were sustained. He's definitely beat up (fractures to face, chest,...
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01-15-2024, 04:03 PM
Thread: Soft Snow Gymkhana - The Heritage Lab FR110
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Mfree (192) 108 comparision plz
Mfree (192) 108 comparision plz
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01-15-2024, 03:47 PM
Thread: Grass is Greener Advice
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It sounds like your lifestyle won't be diminished...
It sounds like your lifestyle won't be diminished significantly and the upgrade potential is significant. Unless I'm missing something, I'm not hearing compelling reasons not to take it.
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01-13-2024, 11:48 AM
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Friend of mine. Still getting the deets. Props to...
Friend of mine. Still getting the deets. Props to TCISAR for the response and evac.
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01-13-2024, 11:04 AM
Thread: Your Everyday Touring Pack
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Layout still seems like a work in progress on the...
Layout still seems like a work in progress on the e packs. I've been lusting after the Arc due to the advertised weight, but am not encouraged by the looks of the layout and comments here about the...
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01-11-2024, 02:41 PM
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Only caught Q1. Would've loved to watch the whole...
Only caught Q1. Would've loved to watch the whole thing. Looked like it could've gone wither way right up to the buzzer. Both games have been really competitive. Would be fun to see a playoff series...
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01-10-2024, 01:09 PM
Thread: WTB Scott SRS replacement pole straps
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Like this? 482394
Like this?
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01-07-2024, 07:52 PM
Thread: Japan 23/24 Season
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Black Cat (Takkyubin, Ta-Q-Bin) will get them...
Black Cat (Takkyubin, Ta-Q-Bin) will get them wherever you need them to be reliably and fast.
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01-06-2024, 11:09 PM
Thread: Colorado Weather Discussion Thread
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Hell yeah. Was that the record setting...
Hell yeah.
Was that the record setting 24hr snowfall (at the time)? If so I day tripped for that one and won't forget it. Only get a handful of those, and the inbounds ones seem somehow more... -
01-06-2024, 11:04 PM
Thread: The Home-made Pizza thread
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Perfect thanks fellas Solid idea, but my...
Perfect thanks fellas
Solid idea, but my tiny town has one spot that's pretty eh (but gets the job done) and another that is a small empire that I feel a little weird about supporting (aside... -
01-06-2024, 05:56 PM
Thread: The Home-made Pizza thread
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Who has a 'good enough' dough recipe? I used to...
Who has a 'good enough' dough recipe? I used to have a very simple dough recipe that I could use same day. 'Good enough' means the pizzas made with the recipe were good enough to impress friends and...
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01-05-2024, 07:08 PM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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It was good back in November. Thought I mentioned...
It was good back in November. Thought I mentioned it here a few times but I ordered 3x DD DHRIIs and a couple Exo+ Ass Guys at <$40/ea. Everything in my order showed up as advertised.
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