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01-24-2024, 03:28 PM
Thread: I own the wrong skis
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bravo
bravo
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01-24-2024, 01:32 PM
Thread: I own the wrong skis
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incredible. maybe all the "try agains" should...
incredible.
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01-18-2024, 10:35 AM
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I haven't been on deep enough snow to compare the...
I haven't been on deep enough snow to compare the skinny Q against the float of the Bibby yet. Once I get a chance I'll let you know how I feel on them with regards to float vs the FRS and the Bibby....
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01-17-2024, 03:31 PM
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This is probably a fair assessment, maybe my...
This is probably a fair assessment, maybe my summary was a bit reductive. Moment tends to design those freestyle skis with more of a freestyle focus, and the mount points reflect that. So that's...
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01-17-2024, 12:43 PM
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For my ski style - very neutral/balanced ski...
For my ski style - very neutral/balanced ski position - I've noticed I tend prefer my Praxis ahead of the line. It's less about getting them sideways and for me it's more about my balance. I tend to...
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01-17-2024, 11:34 AM
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The barryvox is one of my most reliable and least...
The barryvox is one of my most reliable and least fiddly pieces of kit. For being a piece of electronic in cold weather I love how dependable it is. It's always my recommendation.
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01-17-2024, 11:29 AM
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Took the Skinny Qs out at Sugar Bowl this past...
Took the Skinny Qs out at Sugar Bowl this past weekend to christen them in the storm.
The storm ended up being way warmer than anyone had anticipated, and the snow was pretty manky on Sunday, but... -
01-11-2024, 03:32 PM
Thread: DIY Binding Drill Jig (printable)
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I've been on the lookout for them everywhere!...
I've been on the lookout for them everywhere! Looking around anytime I was at the hardware store. Found them at Lowes, made by Irwin. The little rubber feet are included and removeable.
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01-07-2024, 08:11 PM
Thread: Praxis Skis Needs Your Support
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Mounted the Skinny Quixote's up yesterday....
Mounted the Skinny Quixote's up yesterday. Excited to take them out in the Tahoe snow for a test drive this coming weekend, will let yall know how they do
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01-06-2024, 06:16 PM
Thread: PSA: Mount your own fucking skis.
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Mounted my Praxis Skinny Quixotes today using the...
Mounted my Praxis Skinny Quixotes today using the jig designed by MottN. Dead on!
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01-06-2024, 06:15 PM
Thread: DIY Binding Drill Jig (printable)
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Mounted my Praxis Skinny Quixotes today using the...
Mounted my Praxis Skinny Quixotes today using the jig. Dead on!
Cheers MottN!!
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01-04-2024, 02:36 AM
Thread: PSA: Mount your own fucking skis.
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That’s what I noticed as well (hence the low...
That’s what I noticed as well (hence the low angle pic), but yeah I don’t think there’s much adjustability here
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01-03-2024, 03:28 PM
Thread: PSA: Mount your own fucking skis.
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Thanks for that, that's what my assumption was,...
Thanks for that, that's what my assumption was, just wanted to be sure. I'm surprised they don't speak to this at all in the technical manual.
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01-03-2024, 01:33 PM
Thread: PSA: Mount your own fucking skis.
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Mounting some new skis with pivots and I did a...
Mounting some new skis with pivots and I did a test run on a 2x4 first. I have the binding mount bang-on exactly where I wanted it, but question for those who are familiar with the pivot 15 toe... (I...
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12-22-2023, 01:10 PM
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It's also my hope that it will be the most dialed...
It's also my hope that it will be the most dialed 108 ski.. at least for my ski style. I'm very optimistic about it, my first turns on it probably won't be until Jan 10th or so depending how the snow...
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12-21-2023, 12:30 PM
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My Skinny Quixote's just arrived! Skinny build...
My Skinny Quixote's just arrived!
Skinny build is minus 0.5cm around the perimeter of the ski. So that results in -1cm in length and -1cm (aka -10mm) in width, the resulting dims are:
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12-21-2023, 12:29 PM
Thread: Praxis Skis Needs Your Support
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My Skinny Quixote's just arrived! 188cm 108mm...
My Skinny Quixote's just arrived!
188cm
108mm underfoot
burled maple veneer
asymmetric!!
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10-18-2023, 05:57 PM
Thread: DIY Binding Drill Jig (printable)
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Mine just showed up as well, it’s super well...
Mine just showed up as well, it’s super well made, I’m really impressed with this MottN!!
(please disregard my rusted workbench)
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09-29-2023, 03:57 PM
Thread: Praxis Skis Needs Your Support
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That makes sense, I think he probably pressed...
That makes sense, I think he probably pressed yours while he was pressing a bunch of the MVPs in prep for the winter, since it's the same mold.
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09-28-2023, 10:06 AM
Thread: Praxis Skis Needs Your Support
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^Nice! I have the FRS and looking forward to my...
^Nice! I have the FRS and looking forward to my new skinny Quixotes which should arrive in the next few weeks
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04-06-2023, 01:25 PM
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Yeah that is what Iggy said, however Keith said...
Yeah that is what Iggy said, however Keith said the 108w of the skinny Q is still plenty of width for the asym to be a noticeable difference.
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04-06-2023, 10:44 AM
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I've heard the GPO shape doesn't lend itself well...
I've heard the GPO shape doesn't lend itself well to a -10 layup. That's why I went -10 Quixote. Will let you know how it rips when I get it.
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04-06-2023, 10:41 AM
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I was randomly signed into that exact same...
I was randomly signed into that exact same account a few weeks ago. I think it's an error with TGR's backend.
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04-05-2023, 12:11 PM
Thread: Review: Praxis FRS 188 enduro
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I don't know about you, but I guess I ride fairly...
I don't know about you, but I guess I ride fairly centered and I really did not like it at -1.
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04-05-2023, 11:57 AM
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For reference, my FRS with nylon came in at 2247g...
For reference, my FRS with nylon came in at 2247g & 2242g right out of the package a couple years ago.
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04-05-2023, 11:36 AM
Thread: Review: Praxis FRS 188 enduro
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Yeah, wish my concussion was cooler... but of all...
Yeah, wish my concussion was cooler... but of all things, I just slipped in the rain face first into a sidewalk. Fractured my cheek bone and lost 3 teeth. It was pretty demoralizing, a bit like...
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04-05-2023, 08:00 AM
Thread: Review: Praxis FRS 188 enduro
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@Superior, A few weeks ago I put in some...
@Superior,
A few weeks ago I put in some quiver killer inserts in my FRS to move the mount point back 1cm from the recommended point (also put some QKs in at the original rec point on the dimple).... -
03-29-2023, 12:18 PM
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FWIW Keith told me he pressed a few skinny Qs for...
FWIW Keith told me he pressed a few skinny Qs for Tabke, and Tabke also tours on the skinny Q in a lighter layup. Seems to be his preferred 108mm ski, though idk for certain
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03-28-2023, 10:13 AM
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Go for it and I'll tell keith I assume we'd...
Go for it and I'll tell keith
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03-27-2023, 10:18 AM
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Custom sale is LIVE. Just placed an order for...
Custom sale is LIVE.
Just placed an order for Skinny Quixotes.
188cm length, 108mm waist, enduro core, flex #4, maple veneer.
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03-14-2023, 07:20 PM
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rad :cool: hmm I'll bounce that off keith...
rad :cool:
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03-14-2023, 02:52 PM
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Gotcha, yeah, it's probably more routinely...
Gotcha, yeah, it's probably more routinely evident on my fatter FRS (aka +1mvp). It's not a major problem for me, but it certainly isn't forgiving in tight trees if there's mank. Put a lot of days on...
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03-14-2023, 02:40 PM
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I don't think that was Keith, I think you might...
I don't think that was Keith, I think you might be remembering what Iggy with ON3P said - that the benefit diminishes with a skinnier waist. Keith said he thinks there would still be benefit to be...
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03-14-2023, 01:56 PM
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I have the exact same review of the FRS at slower...
I have the exact same review of the FRS at slower speeds. The tails sometimes hang up a bit until you can push thru, but at high speeds no problems whatsoever. That's when they *really* come alive,...
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03-13-2023, 05:22 PM
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I feel that. My first thought was to just go with...
I feel that. My first thought was to just go with MVPs because, well, it's the obvious choice. But I also want to try something a lil different.
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03-13-2023, 02:55 PM
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roger that, yeah I think Keith also recommended...
roger that, yeah I think Keith also recommended going for a different ski than a skinny GPO as well, but your review seemed like it coulda been also related to bevel since there was a pretty large...
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03-13-2023, 02:04 PM
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Thinking of getting a skinny Quixote to fit below...
Thinking of getting a skinny Quixote to fit below my 188 FRS for inbounds play
I’m 5’10 165lbs and while I like the FRS a lot,it is a lot of ski. It chargers hard and loves the fall line, but... -
09-13-2021, 12:37 PM
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The palisades at squaw valley on palisades circle...
The palisades at squaw valley on palisades circle in olympic valley at the palisades at tahoe
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09-13-2021, 12:29 PM
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I kind of like the idea of calling it "The...
I kind of like the idea of calling it "The Palisades" or maybe even "The Palisades at Tahoe" instead of "Palisades Tahoe" which feels almost shorthand. I'm speculating here, but I think they included...
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05-19-2021, 12:12 AM
Thread: Ski RV's, who's sleeping in parking lots?
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The delivery vehicle variant, MPDV, also has a...
The delivery vehicle variant, MPDV, also has a concept of it outfitted as an "adventure van" so they've clearly thought about it, but the lack of range is a dealbreaker for sure.
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05-13-2021, 09:11 PM
Thread: Need tire experts advice
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I'm assuming these are the stock contis from when...
I'm assuming these are the stock contis from when you bought the car. In that case you're probably out of luck.
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05-13-2021, 03:49 PM
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Same, they look pretty great
Same, they look pretty great
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iirc, Mammoth has had "early ups" for all...
iirc, Mammoth has had "early ups" for all passholders on the first saturday of every month since at least the Cali4nia pass.
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05-03-2021, 03:38 PM
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https://www.ruroc.com/media/catalog/product/r/g/rg...
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04-30-2021, 09:43 PM
Thread: Scarpa Freedom SL 120 - 50/50 boots
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Scarpa Freedom SL 120 - 50/50 boots
I've got some backcountry ski boots for sale if anyone is interested. They're Scarpa Freedom SL 120 flex.
Details: These are Scarpa's freeride boots, and are great for alpine (lift-served) and... -
04-29-2021, 12:37 PM
Thread: Best Avy Bag?
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Correction to the previous message: Ortovox...
Correction to the previous message:
Ortovox is replacing the bag without further questions! Good customer service after all. Honestly the shop really made it right for me. -
04-28-2021, 10:24 AM
Thread: Best Avy Bag?
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I have an Ortovox Ascent 28 for day tours and...
I have an Ortovox Ascent 28 for day tours and it's a pretty great bag, however, I've been pretty disappointed with the customer service. The bag ripped on the side from a ski edge rubbing against it...
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04-26-2021, 05:08 PM
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In order of qty used: 188 Praxis FRS w/STH2s -...
In order of qty used:
188 Praxis FRS w/STH2s - killer big mtn sticks
184 Moment Bibby w/Shifts - 10 days, but sold and replaced this setup with the FRS
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04-19-2021, 04:05 PM
Thread: the answer to "WTF is wrong with my boots?"
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Where can I buy a boot punch device? I already...
Where can I buy a boot punch device? I already have a heat gun and I don't see a boot punch on tognar.
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04-15-2021, 12:21 PM
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1000% yes those are so slick
1000% yes those are so slick
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