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01-01-2022, 10:29 AM
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Sorry to interrupt... does anyone know of a...
Sorry to interrupt... does anyone know of a thread or resources for which ski areas allow overnight parking/camping? I’m specifically looking in the Summit County, CO area at the moment. Thank you!
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08-21-2017, 07:59 PM
Thread: Go forth and ride, then bring back pics
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08-18-2017, 11:43 AM
Thread: Go forth and ride, then bring back pics
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Yup, Seneca Ridge! About 30 min outside DC.
Yup, Seneca Ridge! About 30 min outside DC.
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08-17-2017, 06:48 PM
Thread: Go forth and ride, then bring back pics
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A couple from today. 210709210710210711
A couple from today.
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08-10-2017, 06:58 PM
Thread: Go forth and ride, then bring back pics
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I love this thread but haven't contributed so...
I love this thread but haven't contributed so here are a couple from my ride today.
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11-29-2015, 07:31 PM
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Im searching for the same gear. I'll likely cut...
Im searching for the same gear. I'll likely cut up an old pair of skins. For bindings, right now I am playing with an old set of treckers. I think they will actually work but the idea does seem a bit...
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10-17-2015, 06:14 AM
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FS or Trade: Praxis GPO Carbon Layup, 192
192 GPO's with the carbon layup. They have about 15 days on them and are mounted on the dimple. P18's 316 BSL. They are in near new condition. $350. I'd also consider a trading them for something...
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08-20-2015, 11:34 AM
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I'm looking to sell a pair of 192 GPO's with the...
I'm looking to sell a pair of 192 GPO's with the carbon layup. They have been skied about 10 days and are mounted on the line with FKS. Any idea what the right price is? I want to price them to sell...
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07-08-2015, 05:12 AM
Thread: Roaring Fork Valley trail conditions
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Yup, staying at Highlands. Thanks for the...
Yup, staying at Highlands. Thanks for the recommendations!
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07-06-2015, 06:19 PM
Thread: Roaring Fork Valley trail conditions
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Thanks guys! Buttermilk seems like a good call. ...
Thanks guys! Buttermilk seems like a good call. I will have a car and could drive somewhere if there is a trail I should check out. It's the wife's birthday weekend so I'd like to keep the round...
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07-05-2015, 01:12 PM
Thread: Roaring Fork Valley trail conditions
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I'm going to to be in Aspen for a couple days...
I'm going to to be in Aspen for a couple days mid-September and plan to ride a couple days. I'd like to do a trail ride one day and ride the lifts at Snowmass the other day.
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05-21-2015, 08:24 PM
Thread: Best Beers in a Can.
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Best Beers in a Can.
For Dale's? Magruder's on Connecticut
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02-16-2015, 10:07 AM
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Can someone recommend a spot in Bozeman or Big...
Can someone recommend a spot in Bozeman or Big Sky to get a BCA airbag canister filled? I see the spots on the BCA website and will call them but thought I might get a local recommendation from this...
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04-19-2014, 05:59 AM
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^^^ I'm one of the guys that mounted with a 1mm...
^^^ I'm one of the guys that mounted with a 1mm riser. I'm 200lbs and ski pretty hard. I didn't have a problem with the concerns you mention. That said, I agree with you and will be mounting the...
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04-03-2014, 06:43 PM
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^^^ +8 on the front two and + 6 on the back two...
^^^ +8 on the front two and + 6 on the back two (the length I could find) worked well for me. So, yes +7 should work.
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03-26-2014, 07:05 PM
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^^^^^ Odd, I have the look version and don't...
^^^^^ Odd, I have the look version and don't notice any slop while touring and just a little on the bench.
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03-07-2014, 05:51 AM
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On another note. I got my first tour on these...
On another note. I got my first tour on these yesterday and couldn't be more stoked with the system. I got them as a Duke replacement. So far they are significantly better on the up and down! I'd...
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03-07-2014, 05:36 AM
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I think this is why some people are having issues...
I think this is why some people are having issues with slop in the dynafit toe and others are not. I have the FKS plates and while they move a bit there is no noticeable slop while touring. There is...
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02-23-2014, 06:51 AM
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^^^ makes sense.
^^^ makes sense.
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02-22-2014, 07:46 PM
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^ Fuck! The other idea is to drill out some of...
^ Fuck! The other idea is to drill out some of the tapper on the flat heads. I may have to cut the screws down too because I think the 8mm screw bottoms out at the same point that the tapper hits...
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02-22-2014, 07:30 PM
Thread: would YOU ski this?
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I'm sayin!
I'm sayin!
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02-22-2014, 07:04 PM
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^^^^ All good thoughts, thanks! It's the second...
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All good thoughts, thanks! It's the second one. The plates are designed for M6 inserts/fasteners because that is what Lars and company use. The plate is pretty solid once all four screws are... -
02-19-2014, 07:50 PM
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Are others having this problem and have you found...
Are others having this problem and have you found a solution. I have some 8mm flatheads from QK. You can't go any shorter but due to the size and shape of the flat head, there is still play in the...
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02-10-2014, 05:32 AM
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Yes for quiver killer. I don't know what the...
Yes for quiver killer. I don't know what the issue is other than they are too long. Lars sent me the lengths. When I contacted BF and QK about buying the fasteners it turned out QK had a kit ready...
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02-09-2014, 07:23 PM
Thread: The Perfect Quiver
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185 Praxis 9d8 190 Katana Probably replace...
185 Praxis 9d8
190 Katana
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02-09-2014, 06:50 PM
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I think because they use M6 inserts in their own...
I think because they use M6 inserts in their own skis. Either way, it doesn't seem like a huge deal to me.
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02-09-2014, 06:41 PM
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^^^^ fastener lengths but the kit I got from QK...
^^^^ fastener lengths but the kit I got from QK is too long.
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02-09-2014, 03:36 PM
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Okay' these lengths are too long or the fasteners...
Okay' these lengths are too long or the fasteners I have are not these lengths. I have the impression that the above lengths were provider to quiver killer (no need to comment on how much you hate...
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02-09-2014, 07:44 AM
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Here are the fastener lengths for fks that Lars...
Here are the fastener lengths for fks that Lars sent me. I'm assuming the toe (w/wo) would use the m6 fasteners that come with the plates. I have my plates and and the fasteners but havent mounted...
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02-02-2014, 11:03 AM
Thread: Praxis 9D8 review
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Had a shit eating grin on my face skiing my 185...
Had a shit eating grin on my face skiing my 185 carbon med/stiff 9D8's the last few days in the VT woods on and around Stowe. I bought the 9D8 as an east coast daily driver. Both for the...
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01-17-2014, 06:29 PM
Thread: why not a telemark only place...
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Ha, that's right!
Ha, that's right!
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01-11-2014, 03:23 PM
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I'm digging the Praxis 9D8 in a 185
I'm digging the Praxis 9D8 in a 185
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01-10-2014, 05:26 AM
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Got a similar e-mail. Seems promising! Also,...
Got a similar e-mail. Seems promising!
Also, I posted on here a coupe weeks ago about insert screw lengths. I know the TGR contingent is partial to Binding Freedom but Quiver Killer has CAST... -
12-28-2013, 02:18 PM
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Anyone else planning on mounting these to skis...
Anyone else planning on mounting these to skis that already have inserts? Mine are for FKS specifically. Anyhow, does anyone know or venture to guess the screw lengths? I'd love to have the screws...
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09-03-2013, 04:50 AM
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This is what I was thinking as well. I guess this...
This is what I was thinking as well. I guess this answers the question of 14 vs 18.
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09-01-2013, 08:17 AM
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I have cool ski pants and leather gloves for that.
I have cool ski pants and leather gloves for that.
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09-01-2013, 06:44 AM
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Anyone know the weight difference between the FKS...
Anyone know the weight difference between the FKS 14 and 18 heal pieces?
I bought the Cast system with the FKS hole pattern and now need to decide between the 14 and 18. I'm relatively big guy at... -
05-10-2013, 08:01 PM
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It's interesting how everyone has different...
It's interesting how everyone has different reason for liking this setup. Me, I'm just stoked to be able to travel with one pair of skis and boots without dukes........ Not that the dukes didn't...
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05-09-2013, 07:16 PM
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I'll second this!
I'll second this!
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04-26-2013, 10:29 AM
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Thanks!!
Thanks!!
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04-26-2013, 10:03 AM
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I have a question for the turntable guys. I...
I have a question for the turntable guys. I bought the system and think I'm going to go with the Look or Rossi option. I used look years ago and really liked them but have been on Dukes since that...
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04-20-2013, 06:27 PM
Thread: 2013 vs 2009 Katana?
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Volkl sets boot center pretty far back. I have...
Volkl sets boot center pretty far back. I have my 2011's mounted +2 and its perfect.
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04-16-2013, 06:32 AM
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I was waiting to hear about the RX mod but...
I was waiting to hear about the RX mod but decided to keep the momentum going. I'm in for the $450 set up.
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04-07-2013, 04:49 AM
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Thanks! I did talk to Lars. He said he thinks he...
Thanks! I did talk to Lars. He said he thinks he has the RX boots figured out but has to play with them a bit more.
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04-06-2013, 06:42 PM
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With respect to the heal slider idea, will this...
With respect to the heal slider idea, will this even work with the current set up? Doesn't the dynafit toe slider push the boot forward so you can't step into the heal piece?
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04-01-2013, 01:27 PM
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Edit: Going to see Otzi this morning and hope a...
Edit: Going to see Otzi this morning and hope a few more inches of of dust fall on the crust for some decent afternoon pow skiing. Almost no competition for first tracks here. ...
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03-31-2013, 06:28 PM
Thread: Sugarloaf Pow Day Video
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Nice!.....
Nice!.....
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03-29-2013, 07:30 PM
Thread: REVIEW: CAST SI&I Touring System
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What boots? Having to deal with the boot mod is...
What boots? Having to deal with the boot mod is a sticking point for me. Although, maybe I'm thinking it's more of an issue than it really is.
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03-06-2013, 03:32 PM
Thread: Mid-Atlantic Rollcall
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Bummer. Seems like this was a bust aournd DC. I...
Bummer. Seems like this was a bust aournd DC. I was hoping for some localish touring. I'd love to get out to Canaan but I'm leaving the wife and kids and heading to CO for five days next week and...
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03-06-2013, 11:41 AM
Thread: Mid-Atlantic Rollcall
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Can anybody up in Germantown area report on snow?...
Can anybody up in Germantown area report on snow? I'm hoping for an afternoon tour on the leathers but it's more or less raining in DC.
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