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02-18-2019, 11:50 PM
Thread: 2011 Sickle 186
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Took these out at Stowe this weekend. No tune,...
Took these out at Stowe this weekend. No tune, just some hot wax and remount (put them at 0 as I like traditional skis). Conditions were ranging from a foot of fresh on top of an ice crust in the...
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02-12-2019, 07:43 PM
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Interested in both. PM-ing.
Interested in both. PM-ing.
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02-09-2019, 08:00 PM
Thread: 4FRNT Inthayne
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curious as well about further feedback on these
curious as well about further feedback on these
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01-26-2019, 08:22 PM
Thread: 2011 Sickle 186
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Someone on CL has tele S6's for cheap -...
Someone on CL has tele S6's for cheap - https://reno.craigslist.org/spo/d/south-lake-tahoe-telemark-skis-tele/6782938137.html
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01-26-2019, 08:03 PM
Thread: 2011 Sickle 186
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I'd be also curious to try Movement Fly's, but...
I'd be also curious to try Movement Fly's, but alas you can't find them in North America (used to have Fly Swatters back in the days, these were stupid fun).
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01-26-2019, 07:56 PM
Thread: 2011 Sickle 186
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The Corvus tail is nothing like S6. Never skied...
The Corvus tail is nothing like S6. Never skied the S6 (hope to try yours, I've read people complaining they have weird base material, so maybe a pro shop treatment would give them another year ot...
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01-26-2019, 04:16 PM
Thread: 2011 Sickle 186
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I live in NYC. Will pick them up if still...
I live in NYC. Will pick them up if still available. PM-ing.
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01-03-2019, 07:21 PM
Thread: Blizzard Quiver - Brahma, Cochise, Spur
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To be fair I started this (since I have a pair of...
To be fair I started this (since I have a pair of same year Spurs that I never skied due to injury back when I bought it and was wondering if I should mount or sell). I thought they came out with...
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01-02-2019, 09:49 PM
Thread: Blizzard Quiver - Brahma, Cochise, Spur
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Any reason why Spurs at such nice discount and...
Any reason why Spurs at such nice discount and conidtion don't generate interest? Not a very loved ski over here?
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12-20-2018, 09:53 PM
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11-23-2017, 11:53 AM
Thread: 108 waist skis, which Pivot brake?
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The 115. I've had 115 Pivot 14s on a 108...
The 115.
I've had 115 Pivot 14s on a 108 waisted Cochise and they retracted back pretty well. "Spreading" is not a good idea - the brake is supposed to retract and spreading will interfere with... -
11-22-2017, 10:37 PM
Thread: Head Monster 108
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This shop shows stock. Check with them perhaps. ...
This shop shows stock. Check with them perhaps.
https://skiyard.com/products/skis-2018-head-monster-108-flat?variant=52953087509 -
03-05-2016, 06:20 PM
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FS: Movement Trust 186cm flat, great condition $200 shipped
Also see http://www.ebay.com/itm/161998402135?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 for details (one can end auction at above price).
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02-29-2016, 10:27 PM
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Still available?
Still available?
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02-28-2016, 06:41 PM
Thread: Kingpin 13 vs. Beast 16
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Yes, the Kingpin has been skied by people with...
Yes, the Kingpin has been skied by people with the horseshoe. The heel is equivalent in functinality to say a Market Tour heel - it's alpine. The horsehoe just adds a few mm to the lip, shouldn't be...
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02-27-2016, 12:48 PM
Thread: Kingpin 13 vs. Beast 16
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Forgot to add: some peole have also raised...
Forgot to add: some peole have also raised concerns with the sliding plate durability on the Kingpin, when transitioning from ski to tour. Never experienced snow accumulating and freezing there, but...
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02-27-2016, 12:39 PM
Thread: Kingpin 13 vs. Beast 16
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Never tried the Beast, but the Kinpin is money...
Never tried the Beast, but the Kinpin is money downhill. I have brand new Beast 14, which I am thinking of selling since I got the Kingpin - I don't see how it can be better (but may keep for a...
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02-23-2016, 09:26 PM
Thread: Volkl BMT 94 - how good is it?
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And regarding the "flat" - yes this in Europe...
And regarding the "flat" - yes this in Europe means no bindings. Sometimes they say it. sometimes not.
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02-23-2016, 05:42 PM
Thread: Volkl BMT 94 - how good is it?
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Don't know about the BMT 94, but my V-Werks...
Don't know about the BMT 94, but my V-Werks Katana, which has a very similar construction, has been holding up superbly this season. The bases are quite hard (much more durable than my '12 Cochise)...
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01-09-2016, 03:45 PM
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Kastle FX 85 HP vs Kastle FX 95 HP vs Head Monster 88 vs Salomon FS 88 ?
Anyone tried these (or others) and can weigh in? Looking for an all mountain performer- mostly for Colorado and Vermont resort skiing for early, late season and any <= 5 inch days. Not a handful in...
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It might be helpful to provide pictures. Also, if...
It might be helpful to provide pictures. Also, if you suspect an issue - I've had good experience emailing inforossiusa@rossignol.com after a broken toe wing on an FKS 14, which they kindly offerred...
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04-27-2015, 09:45 PM
Thread: STH2 VS Pivot/FKS
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Yep. The binding did not release, where I felt it...
Yep. The binding did not release, where I felt it should have released. Any other questions?
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04-25-2015, 11:22 AM
Thread: STH2 VS Pivot/FKS
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"This is the problem with forums in a nutshell"....
"This is the problem with forums in a nutshell". Sure, dude. Sharing my experience is an example of a problem. Whatever floats your boat I guess.
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04-24-2015, 10:13 PM
Thread: STH2 VS Pivot/FKS
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I broke the toe piece of my FKS 14 earlier this...
I broke the toe piece of my FKS 14 earlier this winter in a forceful double ejection fall. Replaced with STH2. My knees were intact. Two days later (undoubtedly bad chagnce, but who knows, maybe...
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03-09-2015, 07:36 AM
Thread: Volkl BMT 94 - how good is it?
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Greg is being facetious - it'd be hard to judge...
Greg is being facetious - it'd be hard to judge the torsional rigidity of a ski without skiing it or without some special tools.
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03-04-2015, 05:47 PM
Thread: Broken toe wing on FKS 14 binding
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Keith from Rossignol has kindly offered to have...
Keith from Rossignol has kindly offered to have both toes returned for examination and repair or replacement at no charge. Good way to take care of your customers.
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03-04-2015, 09:40 AM
Thread: Bonafide vs Mantra Length
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The 177 Mantra is actually almost identical...
The 177 Mantra is actually almost identical length to a 180 Kabookie (both are close to 178cm true tape measure) which should be same as 180cm Bonafide. That said I tried the 177 Mantra last Friday...
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03-04-2015, 09:36 AM
Thread: Broken toe wing on FKS 14 binding
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Good point. I don't want to crank the din more...
Good point. I don't want to crank the din more than 9 but a p18 may be best choice still. I injured knee on a Salomon STH and firmly believe that the rossi design is safer in various weird release...
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03-04-2015, 09:03 AM
Thread: Broken toe wing on FKS 14 binding
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SiSt: are you sure about that (that you can...
SiSt: are you sure about that (that you can replace the wings after a breakage?) I can see that something broke off underneath that looks plastic and must have been retaining the wing. Incidentally,...
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03-03-2015, 05:47 PM
Thread: Broken toe wing on FKS 14 binding
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Broken toe wing on FKS 14 binding
Double ejected with quite the force going down an open bowl after hitting an expected bump in otherwise soft ankle deep crud. Knees intact, one binding toe not so - it was rotated 90 degrees and the...
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02-23-2015, 01:23 PM
Thread: What's Blizzard up to?
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Anyone spent enough time to post a detailed...
Anyone spent enough time to post a detailed review/comparison between the new and old Cochise?
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02-15-2015, 09:27 PM
Thread: Cochise vs. Kabookie
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WTF? lol. A bunch of scorned women wouldn't spend...
WTF? lol. A bunch of scorned women wouldn't spend that much time arguing with each other. What's wrong with you guys :)
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02-10-2015, 07:18 PM
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No reserve bidding just started on...
No reserve bidding just started on http://www.ebay.com/itm/2010-Movement-Fly-Swatter-skis-185cm-w-Marker-Jester-bindings-/161596822165?
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02-10-2015, 03:57 PM
Thread: TYROLIA ATTACK DEMO'S 14/15
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Do you know how much they weigh? Since the plates...
Do you know how much they weigh? Since the plates are metal, I imagine they are heavier than normal demos.
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02-10-2015, 03:54 PM
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02-09-2015, 07:33 PM
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FS: Movement Fly Swatter 185cm w Marker Jester - SOLD
FS: Movement Fly Swatter 185cm w Marker Jester
2010 Movement Fly Swatter, bases and edges in almost perfect condition, only minor scuffs on top sheets. Skied about 20 times on deep days only.... -
02-07-2015, 05:29 PM
Thread: Movement Goliath new in wrapper - $75
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I've ridden the Sluffs at +2.5 cm with good...
I've ridden the Sluffs at +2.5 cm with good results. I had Trusts mounted wrongly at +3.5/4 cm and they still held nicely although I started to feel there was too much tail behind. Have not skied the...
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02-05-2015, 11:34 AM
Thread: WTB 184cm regular Katanas (2012-2014)
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WTB 184cm regular Katanas (2012-2014)
Will also consider a swap - 180cm Blizzard Kabookie w STH 14's or Movement Flyswatters 185cm with Market Jesters in return.
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02-02-2015, 07:52 PM
Thread: New Dynafit Freeride Binding - Beast 16
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Snowinn is legit. I got Beast 14 for under $500...
Snowinn is legit. I got Beast 14 for under $500 incl shipping from there earlier this year.
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01-28-2015, 07:58 PM
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Decided to keep the FKS for now as I got a pair...
Decided to keep the FKS for now as I got a pair of new skis that I may mount them on.
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01-28-2015, 07:31 PM
Thread: What's Blizzard up to?
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Also it looks to me the Zero has significantly...
Also it looks to me the Zero has significantly thicker (or rather higher) sidewalls
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01-27-2015, 01:11 PM
Thread: What's Blizzard up to?
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This sucks. By far, the best trait of the old...
This sucks. By far, the best trait of the old Cochise is how stable and damp it is (besides also how easy it is to pivot). Less damp -> loser in my book. May have to look for some older Katana's...
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01-26-2015, 10:57 PM
Thread: What's Blizzard up to?
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Anyone tried the new Cochise yet? Some pairs have...
Anyone tried the new Cochise yet? Some pairs have been circulating and can even be found on sale. Feedback appreciated. Also, apart from topsheet color, is Blizzard changing anything on the ski for...
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01-12-2015, 07:56 PM
Thread: What's Blizzard up to?
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Some less than detailed images and info in German...
Some less than detailed images and info in German
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01-10-2015, 03:37 PM
Thread: FKS question - cause of concern?
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Thanks for all the reassurances that my dildo's...
Thanks for all the reassurances that my dildo's are just fine.
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01-07-2015, 01:36 AM
Thread: FKS question - cause of concern?
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I just realized that the answer to my question is...
I just realized that the answer to my question is somewhat obvious from daily use - you can rotate back the dildo from locked to unlocked position by hand so perhaps my paranoia is unfounded. I would...
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01-07-2015, 01:24 AM
Thread: FKS question - cause of concern?
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FKS question - cause of concern?
After a flight with United, I found my FKS bindings twisted in the following funny shape (inside my checked Dakine bag) 162397
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Too bad their websites suck. But will check them...
Too bad their websites suck. But will check them out in person. Thanks.
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12-30-2014, 09:27 AM
Thread: Beast on Katana V Werks
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It seems to me the 4 holes of the toe that would...
It seems to me the 4 holes of the toe that would bear most the stress fit well within the pattern. If you are worried about the 2 front ones, you can probably try to jam the holes with enough epoxy...
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12-29-2014, 05:44 PM
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Thank you! Breck is perfect as a location.
Thank you! Breck is perfect as a location.
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