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    Ouch, no more questions) Thanks!

    Ouch, no more questions)
    Thanks!
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    What's the factory mount point for this? (cm from...

    What's the factory mount point for this? (cm from true center please)
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    485252 Just a pic. Don't know the context, found...

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    Just a pic. Don't know the context, found it interesting so saved it
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    It is pretty easy to retrofit G3 tailclips on...

    It is pretty easy to retrofit G3 tailclips on pomoca tails, just trim and punch478066478067
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    Using 12mm (toes) and 10mm (R01 plate heels)...

    Using 12mm (toes) and 10mm (R01 plate heels) flatheads with the same ~9mm heads (8.95 on calipers)
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  8. It's pretty neat and easy way to fix the tool...

    It's pretty neat and easy way to fix the tool sleeve in the pack - sew on button and + loop on the sleeve.
    Reliable (just make it tight fit), easy to mount and unmount for tools/no tools day...
  9. (Expensive&lazy) MountainEquipment sells fancy...

    (Expensive&lazy) MountainEquipment sells fancy spare parts

    https://www.mountain-equipment.co.uk/collections/rucksacks-bags/products/axe-head-toggle-x2#...
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    Jonathan, nice! Out of curiosity, for such...

    Jonathan, nice! Out of curiosity, for such significant mileage accumulated is there any toe inserts interface degradation (both for boots and bindings) you can notice?
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    Sounds good enough for me, thanks for input.

    Sounds good enough for me, thanks for input.
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    And how many days they've already got? Dozens,...

    And how many days they've already got? Dozens, hundreds, thousands?
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    Benneke10, ditto! So looks like for my...

    Benneke10, ditto!
    So looks like for my expedition usage mode (couple of weeks per year & couple of step-ins per day) this will not be a problem for many years. Thanks!
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    Lindahl, thanks. Yes, I got the theory about...

    Lindahl, thanks. Yes, I got the theory about extensive pressure and friction in the heel fittings every time you step-in in the U-spring, especially for higher RV springs, but also I can't remember...
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    ATK Rolling in U-springs feature - really makes...

    ATK Rolling in U-springs feature - really makes any practical difference or just kind of a gimmick?

    They said: ATK "Rolling in System U-spring promises easier use, better consistency, and improved...
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    Yes, if you can disassemle axle/climbing aids on...

    Yes, if you can disassemle axle/climbing aids on your turrets and easily access that springy plastic piece you can put some foam pad material under plastic plate to improve its "springiness", which...
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    A touch of epoxy (on both sides) kinda helps to...

    A touch of epoxy (on both sides) kinda helps to reduce wiggling
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    https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php...

    https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php/318835-DIY-CAST-boot-mod?p=5281152#post5281152
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    If I got your problem zone right (Googled -...

    If I got your problem zone right (Googled - "Accessory Navicular Bone" in my case)
    Heat and press.
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    Not very neat as overheated plastic bubbled.
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    Use Hoji Free 130 as my main resort boot with...

    Use Hoji Free 130 as my main resort boot with STH1 driver bindings for two seasons and it works fine for me, releases when needed, no prereleases, can't feel the "rubber sole" cushion/play under the...
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    Yes, I'm a bit skeptical and eager to try it more...

    Yes, I'm a bit skeptical and eager to try it more and more as all the other numbers (waist/length/weight and even price) are spot on. Thanks for input!
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    Generally prefer ~flat & long radius skis in this...

    Generally prefer ~flat & long radius skis in this class but I'm intrigued as the most repeated words for MFree 108 in this thread are "surfy" and "stable", despite the noticable and stiff(?) camber....
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    The frame of Oakley Flight Deck in an asian-fit a...

    The frame of Oakley Flight Deck in an asian-fit a bit too curvy and stiff, so more of a large goggles for small-medium size faces.

    Found Smith Squad XL (also asian-fit) much better for wide&flat...
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    IMHO sounds like a total BS, as I've never seen...

    IMHO sounds like a total BS, as I've never seen or heard of Dynafit toe-pins exploded in half (hello Kingpin), but I still constantly see on the trails a lot of TLT Verticals&Radicals circa ~2010 (?)...
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    Got a lot of ChromaPop screens (Sun Black/Sun...

    Got a lot of ChromaPop screens (Sun Black/Sun Platinum/Storm Rose/Storm Yellow, all Smith ChromaPop on Squad XL) and just ski them systematicaly back to back in different conditions.
    Found it a bit...
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    As it's pretty common issue with this boot: less...

    As it's pretty common issue with this boot: less than 15g easy mod for Hoji lock mechanism to add more forward lean (just tape dense foam pad spoiler directly to the moving wedge part)
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    Crack goes right where the thickness of the...

    Crack goes right where the thickness of the baseplate changes, there is a rectangular crampon adapter slot cut-out underneath. But it is still confusing
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    Did you use G3 crampons here? I can easily...

    Did you use G3 crampons here?

    I can easily imagine this would happen if I'll use my bad fitting G3 crampons in flat mode, as it creates enormous leverage on toe crampon slot.
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    Current iteration of Patagonia Descentionist 40L:...

    Current iteration of Patagonia Descentionist 40L:
    Roll-top with top strap, separate external avy-pocket, side access zipper, load-lifters, minimalist belt with two pockets and gear loops.
    40L...
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    Previously BC-branded versions of g3 skins came...

    Previously BC-branded versions of g3 skins came without skin savers and fancy skin wallet.
    Just skins (without rip stip), G3 knife and simple skin bag.
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    Yep, tried Backland Carbon (26) and Vulcan/Hoji...

    Yep, tried Backland Carbon (26) and Vulcan/Hoji Pro/Free (25) and none of them fits.
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    Have all my current touring quiver mounted with...

    Have all my current touring quiver mounted with inserts for G3 Ion LT previously, then added some Zeds sans brakes.
    The weight difference between them is pretty noticable and most of my last year...
  33. I'm always curious, when people talking about...

    I'm always curious, when people talking about importance of having a glop stopper and their previous epics with glopping in spring/warm conditions, why they never hot-wax their skins BEFOREHAND at...
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    I'd recommend not down but synthetic soft...

    I'd recommend not down but synthetic soft booties. Have both, prefer synthetic for ski trips + equipped with a foam insulative insoles.
    When used on snow/cold conditions booties are always a bit...
  35. BTW finally found hip pocket tool for boot pins...

    BTW finally found hip pocket tool for boot pins cleaning (SOG Key Knife)345825
  36. A half folded piece of cheap sleeping foam pad....

    A half folded piece of cheap sleeping foam pad. Protects my pack from the inside from sharp edges of shovel most of the time, but also allows me (or me and my buddy) to sit comfortably on the snow...
  37. Thread: ATK Spacer

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    A bit off-topic but also finally saw this new...

    A bit off-topic but also finally saw this new 4frnt skin tour-lock hole thing operation from the first hands. Looks much easier than reaching the tail of the ski.
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  38. Thread: ATK Spacer

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    Sneaked on youtube Hoji's version of Dynafit...

    Sneaked on youtube Hoji's version of Dynafit freeride spacer. All the skiing is with toe locked exclusively.
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    This is modded one, all the white thread...

    This is modded one, all the white thread stitching is mine.
    Originally elastic band was 5cm lower and about inch shorter with folded half inch synthetic strap edge trims underneath it (on bootie and...
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    343890 Had to deeply modify Hoji Free's liners...

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    Had to deeply modify Hoji Free's liners to bearable condition, to cut all the stupid stitching & velcro & other stiff not moldable layers right above instep, very unimpressed by SIDAS work....
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    IIRC it was comparable to lhasa pow 186 in terms...

    IIRC it was comparable to lhasa pow 186 in terms of stiffness
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    Tried prev iteration of GO 109 (all black). Kinda...

    Tried prev iteration of GO 109 (all black). Kinda "old school" ski these days: long radius, stiff, dependable big mountain ski, liked it.
    But they've changed whole GO family considerably: lighter...
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    Movement GO REVERSE 109 and GO REVERSE 115

    Movement GO REVERSE 109 and GO REVERSE 115
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    Small plastic thing - trapezoid "washer" that holds heel TLT-pin - cracked once, that created noticable play of the boot in the binding in ski mode.
    Realized that these Ion's washers are completely...
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    1-There is not much of a difference in terms of...

    1-There is not much of a difference in terms of release values as the precision of toe/heel binding mounting vs heel pins installation position vs rigidity of the boot-ski-binding system as a whole...
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    Theoretically you could have some troubles on a...

    Theoretically you could have some troubles on a very hard snow if you have very bad walking technique.
    Other than that - I can see only pros of using 123 cm skins on 141 - 116 - 131 pow rockered...
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    Considering #1, #2 and #3 - all three could be...

    Considering #1, #2 and #3 - all three could be easily combined, as the current Hoji being almost (say, "almost") unchanged for so many years (everybody who wanted it already have it, there are a lots...
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    With the ski pole scraper you can clean ski's top...

    With the ski pole scraper you can clean ski's top sheets on the skin-track without bending or even stopping, which is nice having sore back and heavy backpack. Pocket scraper is a must but more of a...
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    Also, never had a chance to actually see any...

    Also, never had a chance to actually see any CILAO product, but their backpacks looks very intriguing.
    Some unique combination of features and weight

    Papang 10D - (47 liters, 0.975 kg)...
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    Your check-list points are pretty much mutualy...

    Your check-list points are pretty much mutualy exclusive, 1-day technical climbing/skiing features + upper multiday trekking volume.
    So for 50+ liters you should forget about things like back panel...
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