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01-14-2014, 08:29 PM
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Where is our snow, Hugh? WHERE? I'm losing it.
Where is our snow, Hugh? WHERE?
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01-14-2014, 08:17 PM
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Oh, dude, you are so in luck. There's this big...
Oh, dude, you are so in luck. There's this big mountain that you HAVE TO GOGGLE: "Bandini Mountain." You can thank me later mang.
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06-28-2013, 11:10 AM
Thread: PM Gear Kusala pow
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I just realized that it's been a couple years...
I just realized that it's been a couple years since I bought something from PM Gear. Gonna have to change that this summer.
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02-28-2011, 12:14 PM
Thread: 2011 SoCal Snow Thread
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For those of us who were 5 minutes too late to...
For those of us who were 5 minutes too late to sneak through the top gate (100 yards before the Crest Highway), what a complete clusterfuck.
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02-26-2011, 04:11 PM
Thread: 2011 SoCal Snow Thread
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Looks like the roads are not going to clear for...
Looks like the roads are not going to clear for Waterman today. So, if any other mags are up there tomorrow, say hi if you see a gaper in an Orange NF Sedition riding either Bro 192s or Lhasa 191s.
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12-03-2010, 03:49 PM
Thread: Chris Benchetler Self Edit
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Yep, that first huck is right underneath 22 at...
Yep, that first huck is right underneath 22 at Mammoth. The LZ so much narrower than it looks in that video.
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08-26-2010, 06:51 PM
Thread: Bootfitters in Los Angeles?
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Skinetsports is good . . . maybe a tad pricey for...
Skinetsports is good . . . maybe a tad pricey for a fit. Claude has always done a great job for me, and many others, but I have one friend who had trouble getting his boot dialed in there. Mileage...
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05-14-2010, 09:21 PM
Thread: 2009-10 SoCal Snow Thread
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Stick the the gullies, altabrig, and you'll be...
Stick the the gullies, altabrig, and you'll be loving your mashed potato descent almost all the way down. Also, I bet Baden-Powell still has some very long lines available.
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05-12-2010, 10:20 PM
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Beautiful. Also, you are insane to boot all that...
Beautiful. Also, you are insane to boot all that dirt.
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05-11-2010, 09:42 AM
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Can't believe the Moment M1 and Garbone haven't...
Can't believe the Moment M1 and Garbone haven't been mentioned. Definitely stiff skis.
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03-01-2010, 05:39 PM
Thread: I'm hard on gear.
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PX what? I ask because a friend of mine recently...
PX what? I ask because a friend of mine recently sheared BOTH of his PX 12 or 14 (can't remember which he had). Sounds like toe shearage is an issue for some Looks. I love PX 15s and wonder if the...
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03-01-2010, 05:33 PM
Thread: Where to go from Geneva?
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Chamonix or Verbier. Lucky bastard.
Chamonix or Verbier. Lucky bastard.
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02-26-2010, 05:10 PM
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Just buy whatever. You're not going to notice...
Just buy whatever. You're not going to notice any difference.
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02-25-2010, 02:26 AM
Thread: Dwight on Olympic Ski Halfpipe
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He says halfpipe is indistinguishable from figure...
He says halfpipe is indistinguishable from figure skating, except the costumes are more butch.
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01-30-2010, 07:19 AM
Thread: 2009/2010 armada jjs for sale
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While you're at it, get some nudie pics of the GF...
While you're at it, get some nudie pics of the GF and post them.
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01-25-2010, 10:02 AM
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JEBUS! Adding more +++ vibes and respect for a...
JEBUS! Adding more +++ vibes and respect for a massive first thread. I have a feeling you'll have plenty of people willing to ski with you when you're back on your feet, Buck, but maybe not in the...
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12-05-2009, 01:50 PM
Thread: What ski's should i buy?
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OH SHIT! HERE COMES AN "S!!!!!!!!!!!" Better...
OH SHIT! HERE COMES AN "S!!!!!!!!!!!" Better use an apostrophe.
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12-03-2009, 10:33 AM
Thread: what replaces my 188 bros?
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My $0.02: 192 Garbones are not a replacement...
My $0.02:
192 Garbones are not a replacement for 188 Bros. While a great ski, they lack the versatility you seem to be seeking. They're just too stiff and straight, which is great for the right... -
10-25-2009, 12:20 PM
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This is all gold. Long duc has it exactly...
This is all gold.
Long duc has it exactly right. Except that adding terms after a contract is made is more than unethical, it's legally ineffective. But, we just want information, not to sink... -
10-22-2009, 02:41 PM
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It's been a while since I took contracts, but I...
It's been a while since I took contracts, but I think that, for those of us who bought before the new term was added on the front end, the contract DOES NOT include the limited availability term. ...
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10-21-2009, 08:49 AM
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Yeah, they fixed it between when I bought it and...
Yeah, they fixed it between when I bought it and now. When I purchased, it only stated that reservations were required. That didn't strike me as unusual because value pass tickets, I believe,...
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10-20-2009, 07:40 PM
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This term is key: "Reservations are subject to...
This term is key: "Reservations are subject to availability but there will be at least 1000 for each weekday M-F, and at least 500 on weekends and holidays."
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10-13-2009, 11:09 PM
Thread: snow in mammoth/eastside??
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Hells yeah. Let it snow.
Hells yeah. Let it snow.
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10-07-2009, 07:53 PM
Thread: soft tail compared to stiff tail
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Big Steve up there kind of nailed it as far as...
Big Steve up there kind of nailed it as far as I'm concerned. Soft tails are nice in soft snow, or at least can be, depending on what you're doing in the soft snow.
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10-07-2009, 02:07 PM
Thread: Los Angeles Bootfitter for AT?
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Claude will fit boots you bought elsewhere, and...
Claude will fit boots you bought elsewhere, and he did fine on my Zzeros.
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09-12-2009, 05:59 AM
Thread: ATTN SOCAL SKIERS
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Doesn't Mammy have something called a "silver...
Doesn't Mammy have something called a "silver pass" most seasons? Something like $1000 for a season pass with blackouts for holidays? Not a bad second best option for those who missed the MVP boat....
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04-09-2009, 11:55 AM
Thread: School me on Meat Smokers
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You cannot beat the Big Green Egg:...
You cannot beat the Big Green Egg: http://www.biggreenegg.com/
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04-07-2009, 05:37 PM
Thread: TR:Mt_BadenPowell
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Hope the bootpack staircase on the East face was...
Hope the bootpack staircase on the East face was still there for you to enjoy.
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04-01-2009, 07:58 PM
Thread: Steep inbound bowls in resorts?
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This really highlights one aspect of how dumb...
This really highlights one aspect of how dumb this question is. Mammoth has some great, relatively steep, wide open skiing. That and windbuff are what it's known for. But, I wouldn't say any of...
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03-27-2009, 09:08 PM
Thread: Poster Sale for McConkey
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and doing a good job. Thanks for your mitzvah.
and doing a good job. Thanks for your mitzvah.
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03-25-2009, 10:10 AM
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I'm not exactly a switch riding machine, but I...
I'm not exactly a switch riding machine, but I kind of like the more centered mount for these skis. I think the result for me is to encourage bigger, faster, locked in turns, since the tail doesn't...
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03-25-2009, 10:07 AM
Thread: Mogul Skis... Anyone Ski Them?
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Used to be that you wanted them soft in the tips...
Used to be that you wanted them soft in the tips and stiff in the tails (at least I did).
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03-24-2009, 07:58 PM
Thread: How to get my as* out West?
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If you don't know which of those jobs has night...
If you don't know which of those jobs has night shifts instead of day shifts (protip: so you're not working when you want to be riding), you cannot be helped here.
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03-24-2009, 07:54 PM
Thread: Pair of Nordica Superchargers
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I'll give you a dollar . . .
I'll give you a dollar . . .
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03-23-2009, 09:53 AM
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I've got two days on my Garbones (mounted with...
I've got two days on my Garbones (mounted with PX15s), and I feel pretty similarly about them. I was surprised that they did not ski short, because (in my opinion) the tip rocker is very pronounced....
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03-20-2009, 10:36 AM
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Colloquio tecnico, JONGO! (As in, post your...
Colloquio tecnico, JONGO! (As in, post your question in tech talk, along with naked pictures of girlfriend, sister or even a young Cicciolina.)
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03-20-2009, 10:31 AM
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Thanks for the answer. There's a distended anus...
Thanks for the answer. There's a distended anus full of good info on this thread.
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03-19-2009, 08:56 PM
Thread: Hard Shell
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I use the Theta SV bibs mostly for touring...
I use the Theta SV bibs mostly for touring because you can open them up so much, but zip 'em up for sitting around. I've only taken them out on a sub-freezing no sun inbounds day once, and wore...
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03-19-2009, 08:47 PM
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Poll: I'm in the "if you don't want to wear a helmet,...
I'm in the "if you don't want to wear a helmet, fine" category, but I'm also in the "if you don't have insurance, fuck you, die waiting in the emergency room" category, so I clicked "fuck it, shit...
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03-19-2009, 08:42 PM
Thread: Greatest Day Of My Life
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Right on! This bodes well for your next 16...
Right on! This bodes well for your next 16 seasons.
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03-19-2009, 08:36 PM
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Tom, You have seen the thread about the...
Tom,
You have seen the thread about the Mammoth Mini-Summit, right? If you can get some Rax skis there, I guarantee at least one maggot will showcase them for the broader community. -
03-19-2009, 03:02 PM
Thread: Ultimate 2 ski quiver
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As you noted later, yes, the waist on the...
As you noted later, yes, the waist on the Garbones is 105, which is a nice width, in my opinion. I think they're fun, even when not maching, but they are definitely more fun at speed.
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03-19-2009, 12:38 PM
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JONG question: By "needle-type syringe," do you...
JONG question: By "needle-type syringe," do you mean a syringe with a large gauge needle? I haven't worked with epoxy before so I'm not sure how viscous it is, but I am about to undertake a massive...
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03-19-2009, 12:14 PM
Thread: Ultimate 2 ski quiver
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Lhasa/Bro combo is nice nice nice, but there...
Lhasa/Bro combo is nice nice nice, but there won't be any regular Bros in production for a while.
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03-18-2009, 12:18 PM
Thread: What is above is below 3.16.09
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World class, including the skin track.
World class, including the skin track.
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03-17-2009, 07:44 PM
Thread: soft tissue damage to ligaments
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Good luck. On the bright side for you, I wish I...
Good luck. On the bright side for you, I wish I was young.
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03-17-2009, 06:28 PM
Thread: Picking the right one
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And so, in closing, buy Rax.
And so, in closing, buy Rax.
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03-17-2009, 01:03 PM
Thread: Picking the right one
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Step 1: Read these stickies at the top of this...
Step 1: Read these stickies at the top of this forum:
Recommended Skis & Bindings List
The NEW Ski Review Links Thread
Step 2: Demo. -
03-17-2009, 09:27 AM
Thread: soft tissue damage to ligaments
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Yes, see your doctor. Don't mess around with the...
Yes, see your doctor. Don't mess around with the health of your joints.
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03-16-2009, 07:46 PM
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Am I doing it right?
Am I doing it right?
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