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04-04-2024, 09:53 PM
Thread: PSA: Mount your own fucking skis.
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Are you even a tele skier if you don't use one of...
Are you even a tele skier if you don't use one of these?
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03-28-2024, 09:30 AM
Thread: 22mm Poles
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I'm guessing I'm not the only one who was hoping...
I'm guessing I'm not the only one who was hoping these would pop up for sale again, and they finally did, few pairs of common lengths available--$74 + free shipping:
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03-28-2024, 09:05 AM
Thread: Solly 977 Toe Wing Screw Failure
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Thirded!
Thirded!
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03-27-2024, 11:38 PM
Thread: PSA: Mount your own fucking skis.
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5/32" kinda splits the difference between 3.6 and...
5/32" kinda splits the difference between 3.6 and 4.2mm so should work fine. Make sure you have a way to control the depth. Check the scale of your paper template with calipers or a mm ruler before...
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03-27-2024, 05:37 PM
Thread: Cascadia/WA Pow Farming ‘23/‘24
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Alpental isn't open today. Tomorrow, yes. I'll...
Alpental isn't open today. Tomorrow, yes. I'll probably be up there on Friday too.
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03-27-2024, 02:30 PM
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Had one growing up in old military housing. On...
Had one growing up in old military housing. On the first floor the chute ended in a 90 degree swept elbow about 3 feet off the floor. You could jump down from the top and fly out the end below......
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03-27-2024, 11:57 AM
Thread: Cascadia/WA Pow Farming ‘23/‘24
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I arrived @ 2pm, everything below bomber cliffs...
I arrived @ 2pm, everything below bomber cliffs was nice and soft, but upper slopes and seemingly everything skiers right of chair 2 already starting to set up again.
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03-26-2024, 09:35 PM
Thread: Cascadia/WA Pow Farming ‘23/‘24
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That looks real nice Kam. Not quite spring at...
That looks real nice Kam.
Not quite spring at mission this afternoon but the lower mountain softened up nicely.
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03-24-2024, 07:31 AM
Thread: PSA: Mount your own fucking skis.
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I'm going to go smaller, I haven't mounted mine...
I'm going to go smaller, I haven't mounted mine yet, but that screw is pretty small. The safe bet would be to pick a bit that is the same dia or just a hair smaller than the diameter of the shaft of...
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03-22-2024, 03:14 PM
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https://youtu.be/EFe3mq_MVco?si=_TCgsVbAR8tWox3N...
https://youtu.be/EFe3mq_MVco?si=_TCgsVbAR8tWox3N
Inaugural GoPro footy from Wednesday last week. Finally upgraded from the old hero 3. Wow, camera tech has come a long way in 10 years. Thanks for... -
03-21-2024, 07:53 PM
Thread: Climbing Skins
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Curious how long your Montana's lasted?
Curious how long your Montana's lasted?
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03-20-2024, 04:44 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
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My first winter on the 192 M-Free 108. 6'...
My first winter on the 192 M-Free 108. 6' 165lbs... Skiing mostly at Alpental these days.
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03-20-2024, 04:09 PM
Thread: The FIFTY
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The Fifty project perfectly distilled what skiing...
The Fifty project perfectly distilled what skiing means to me--being outside, having fun, connecting with people, learning always. The honest takes and humility displayed, along with the absence of...
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03-20-2024, 05:53 AM
Thread: Flylow Lab Coat Medium
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It's like an AI that is trained to post like a...
It's like an AI that is trained to post like a redditor.
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03-19-2024, 07:44 PM
Thread: PSA: Mount your own fucking skis.
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You're missing something! Alpine bindings screws...
You're missing something! Alpine bindings screws are 12AB thread. #12 sheet metal screws are very close and you may be able to find a helicoil for that size.
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03-18-2024, 09:08 PM
Thread: Fat Ski Purge
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I've been looking for a pair of mtn/backlands...
I've been looking for a pair of mtn/backlands pures--I'll send you a PM.
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03-15-2024, 12:25 PM
Thread: View right now
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Central WA ...
Central WA
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03-14-2024, 10:41 PM
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Ok ok, I'll bite on the woots. PM inbound.
Ok ok, I'll bite on the woots. PM inbound.
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03-13-2024, 09:58 PM
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Another beauty of a day today, maybe my favorite...
Another beauty of a day today, maybe my favorite of the season. High stoke, many mag run-ins, short lines, good visibility later in the morning. Skiing is fun.
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03-13-2024, 09:48 PM
Thread: Praxis Protest..just how cool is it?
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Right on, were those the walnut beauties I peeped...
Right on, were those the walnut beauties I peeped in the chair 2 line today? I've been protest curious for a while, should've made a move when the 192s were on sale for $450 earlier this year.
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03-13-2024, 09:01 AM
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I finally took a lap on mine, so fun. Make low...
I finally took a lap on mine, so fun. Make low angle pnw concrete great again! I do a lot of solo BC, and these are exactly what the doctor ordered for feeling rad in terrain that is not. That said,...
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03-12-2024, 10:17 PM
Thread: WTB: Thule Yep Maxi child bike seat
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Hopefully the rack mounted one works for you......
Hopefully the rack mounted one works for you... The downtube clamp version can put the kids at funny tipped-forward angle if your downtube has a steeper angle.
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03-11-2024, 10:12 PM
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Tempted on the woots, someone should snag those...
Tempted on the woots, someone should snag those and deliver me. If the backlands sell flat, I'll hop in line for the binders.
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03-11-2024, 04:45 PM
Thread: FS: intuition tour liners
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Dibs on the tour wraps please. PM coming at ya.
Dibs on the tour wraps please. PM coming at ya.
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03-11-2024, 12:04 PM
Thread: Half a Pair Thread: it's back
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Sticky: I have a single 184cm Dynastar LPR available....
I have a single 184cm Dynastar LPR available. Single mount for Look PX pattern. Free, you pay shipping. Or I guess if someone else has a single you don't want, send it my way! I don't really need...
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03-11-2024, 11:42 AM
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SOLD. They are great binders, but I went and...
SOLD.
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03-10-2024, 09:02 PM
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Not really competitive, they release in waves...
Not really competitive, they release in waves starting in the spring. Follow on Instagram for updates. The earlier waves are cheaper.
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03-10-2024, 05:31 PM
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I found a nice solution for shortening inserts...
I found a nice solution for shortening inserts that protrude above top sheets. I got some second hand skis that had several inserts that were standing slightly proud.
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03-10-2024, 05:16 PM
Thread: Revival of the Free Gear thread
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Rossignol World Cup Radical X FIS 175cm Free...
Rossignol World Cup Radical X FIS 175cm
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03-10-2024, 04:44 PM
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FS - Dynafit Vertical ST "Pure" - $150 shipped
With B&D aluminum top plates, risers, and toe shims. All screws included (original + extra long for shim use). No brakes, no leashes. I put maybe 20 days on them, don't think they saw much use before...
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03-09-2024, 11:01 PM
Thread: PSA: Mount your own fucking skis.
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Do you have a Dremel? You can use a cutoff wheel...
Do you have a Dremel? You can use a cutoff wheel to cut a slot in the top of that screw, so you can remove it with a large flat blade screw driver. Use a soldering iron to heat the screw for 30-60...
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03-09-2024, 06:20 PM
Thread: WTB - V1 Cast
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Pics of what I have: conroy gets first dibs but...
Pics of what I have: conroy gets first dibs but if anyone else wants, I'll do $100 + ship.
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03-09-2024, 03:20 PM
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If anyone wants something flat and OP is willing...
If anyone wants something flat and OP is willing to separate, I'm looking for a pair of backlands.
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03-08-2024, 12:42 AM
Thread: WTB - V1 Cast
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I do. Alpine AFDs were inexplicably glued (JB...
I do. Alpine AFDs were inexplicably glued (JB weld) to the pedestals by the PO. + Purple tech toes. $100 + ship for the complete kit or meet you up at alpental.
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03-07-2024, 11:50 PM
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Wow, just saw these pop up for $24 CAD. ...
Wow, just saw these pop up for $24 CAD.
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03-07-2024, 05:22 PM
Thread: K2 Reckoner 102 112 122 Thread
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1. Very impressed that you were able to make...
1. Very impressed that you were able to make power wraps work in your lupos.
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03-07-2024, 04:23 PM
Thread: Fear and Loathing, a Rat Flu Odyssey
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Thanks guys, I really appreciate the responses,...
Thanks guys, I really appreciate the responses, links, facts, etc. LSL, I didn't know those blood donation statistics existed--very good info, thanks for that. Bennymac, thanks for clarifying--just...
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03-06-2024, 06:25 PM
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I'll second that
I'll second that
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03-06-2024, 06:13 PM
Thread: Fear and Loathing, a Rat Flu Odyssey
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Good to hear a few success stories--seriously. I...
Good to hear a few success stories--seriously. I wasn't being facetious when I said I didn't know anyone who hasn't had COVID. I work in commercial construction in WA state... it's a politically...
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03-06-2024, 07:33 AM
Thread: Fear and Loathing, a Rat Flu Odyssey
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I don't know anyone--NOT ONE family member,...
I don't know anyone--NOT ONE family member, co-worker, friend, acquaintance, etc.--who has avoided COVID at this point, regardless of vaccine status. I've talked to several people who's personal...
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03-05-2024, 07:07 PM
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Got up there around 1pm, and took a few laps....
Got up there around 1pm, and took a few laps. Enjoyable soft chop, everything was open... beauty of a day.
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03-04-2024, 06:10 PM
Thread: Best Gaper qoute of the weekend?
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I skied the K2 extremes w/ solly 977s last season...
I skied the K2 extremes w/ solly 977s last season and was asked twice in one day if they were XC skis.
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03-02-2024, 12:47 PM
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I've been following this thread since the...
I've been following this thread since the beginning--Love to see all of the planning and logistics come to fruition! Beautiful place, conditions, turns... Well done all. Thanks for all the great...
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02-29-2024, 06:41 PM
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Yeah, the news article does say the lane closure...
Yeah, the news article does say the lane closure was on EB 90, haha. "Bro, that's mountaineers down there right..."
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02-29-2024, 11:21 AM
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That's CAD, it hits your card as USD.
That's CAD, it hits your card as USD.
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02-29-2024, 07:13 AM
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It's going to be really hard to beat $215 shipped...
It's going to be really hard to beat $215 shipped from Corbetts right now. Unfortunately they are out of 115mm brakes.
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02-27-2024, 11:35 PM
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Those pictures are almost painful to look at......
Those pictures are almost painful to look at... That is much worse than what I was expecting to see. They owe you new boots and a refund for the work they did.
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02-27-2024, 09:12 PM
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Nice pics Conroy. Oh yeah, lady on snow blades...
Nice pics Conroy.
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02-27-2024, 09:08 PM
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It was a great day despite the obnoxiously long...
It was a great day despite the obnoxiously long lines early on. Klear above most of the AM, full on storm skiing when I left at 4pm. First lap over rollen cliffs and down the fan was absolutely...
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02-26-2024, 08:36 PM
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Pass closed both directions "due to...
Pass closed both directions "due to collisions"... Fingers crossed for tomorrow morning.
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