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04-13-2024, 03:35 PM
Thread: The Bootfitter’s Thread
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It was the two smallest toes. After much back and...
It was the two smallest toes. After much back and forth I was able trace it to calf pressure with one of these folks.
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04-13-2024, 03:25 PM
Thread: The Bootfitter’s Thread
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Radical Pro liners. Does anyone else feel that...
Radical Pro liners. Does anyone else feel that the stock liner in the Rad Pro doesn't take full advantage of the room in the shell? A lot of people I've helped with this boot, whether it's demoing or...
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03-25-2024, 08:07 PM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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175 ish with kitted up. The Conti's are getting a...
175 ish with kitted up. The Conti's are getting a lot of love around here, which is a good sign. Might go that way if I decide to go for something more on the grippy side.
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03-25-2024, 07:59 PM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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Good info. on the Vittorias, thanks. Part of the...
Good info. on the Vittorias, thanks. Part of the motivation to get faster tires is a race coming up, buy I'm definitely not wanting anything too racy. Something faster for the race, but something...
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03-23-2024, 08:25 PM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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Looking for some lighter, better rolling tires...
Looking for some lighter, better rolling tires for my 2022 Tallboy. Currently running Assegai 2.5 WT Exo TR front and Dissector 2.4 WT 3C Max Terra Exo TR rear. I'm after the best rolling, lightest...
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03-13-2024, 01:26 PM
Thread: The Bootfitter’s Thread
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Thanks turnfarmer, I'll look at that.
Thanks turnfarmer, I'll look at that.
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03-12-2024, 07:19 PM
Thread: The Bootfitter’s Thread
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The numbness happens both in the shop and while...
The numbness happens both in the shop and while skiing pretty quickly.
Removing the cuffs would require drilling out some rivets.
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03-12-2024, 07:54 AM
Thread: The Bootfitter’s Thread
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I need some help diagnosing cause of numbness...
I need some help diagnosing cause of numbness with two female customers. One has large calves, tight fit around the top of cuff. The other has pretty skinny calves but the boot is tall in relation to...
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02-29-2024, 09:06 PM
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Thanks @XXXer, skinipenem and LT. I'll try some...
Thanks @XXXer, skinipenem and LT. I'll try some of that out.
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02-29-2024, 10:00 AM
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Not confirmed with X-ray. That is an interesting...
Not confirmed with X-ray. That is an interesting vid - I didn't know the tib/talus joint could be manipulated like that. Thanks for posting that.
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02-29-2024, 09:59 AM
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Thanks Dromond. You also said something up thread...
Thanks Dromond. You also said something up thread that got me thinking more about fwd vs. rearward mounts. Something like how does one's mass push on the ski, where is the push coming from.
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02-28-2024, 10:56 PM
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Great thread! Lots of great info. and knowledge...
Great thread! Lots of great info. and knowledge here. I've been thinking a lot about these things last couple years, have read Shorty J's thread and whatever else I could find here but can't quite...
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12-29-2023, 08:03 AM
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I will check out Norrona, thanks for the...
I will check out Norrona, thanks for the suggestions everyone. Anyone try Ortovox?
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12-29-2023, 08:00 AM
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Ok, good to know. Thanks, and keep us posted.
Ok, good to know. Thanks, and keep us posted.
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12-28-2023, 02:20 PM
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Gore Proshell Jkt and Pant w/long arms and legs
Does anyone know of Gore Proshell pants and jacket that run slim and long? Something on the lighter weight side preferably.
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12-22-2023, 07:43 PM
Thread: Intuition liners
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Thanks GoldenBC
Thanks GoldenBC
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12-22-2023, 06:27 PM
Thread: Intuition liners
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Has anyone tried removing the silver stiffener...
Has anyone tried removing the silver stiffener from the cuff of the Pro Tour? I'd like to make the cuff less bulky, willing to give up some stiffness.
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Mike Hagen sold it to Mike Hogan. Hagan Hagen...
Mike Hagen sold it to Mike Hogan. Hagan Hagen Hogan, say that six times fast :) Customer service seems to be great on both the retail and wholesale level.
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I've been using last years' Core 89 for a while,...
I've been using last years' Core 89 for a while, really like it. Very versatile ski for the dimensions, and light enough to be fun to climb and skin with, but enough guts to be fun on the down too....
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12-17-2023, 08:34 AM
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I just put some of these in our Tracker 3's, got...
I just put some of these in our Tracker 3's, got the usual 99% power reading when turning on the unit. Contacted BCA about this, they had not heard of any issues with their transceivers and the...
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12-09-2023, 04:03 PM
Thread: La sportiva skorpius
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Thanks, I'm not too familiar with the Palau...
Thanks, I'm not too familiar with the Palau options, will check them out.
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12-09-2023, 04:02 PM
Thread: La sportiva skorpius
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I should try the tour wrap. So far I've been...
I should try the tour wrap. So far I've been thinking the overlap on top of the instep wouldn't be any better than a tongue, but maybe the LV. Also not sure about the bulk of the wrap cuff. Are you...
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12-08-2023, 08:28 AM
Thread: Mountain Flow Eco Wax
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I've used it a couple times, works fine. It took...
I've used it a couple times, works fine. It took a bit to get the hang of heating the base and following that up with rubbing the wax on the base. Warmer wax was easier to crayon onto the base than...
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12-08-2023, 08:14 AM
Thread: La sportiva skorpius
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I replaced the stock liner with a Pro Tour LV,...
I replaced the stock liner with a Pro Tour LV, which helped with instep pressure. Still wanted more instep room, so I heated the tongue of the liner and clamped it between two boards to make it as...
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11-11-2023, 07:21 AM
Thread: Ask the experts
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A while back someone posted a link to a site that...
A while back someone posted a link to a site that could compare the effects of changing out things like stem length, bar sweep. I tried searching for it, couldn't find it. Does anyone remember what...
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11-04-2023, 08:34 AM
Thread: ISO: Salsa Bucksaw rear triangle
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Thanks, will pass that on.
Thanks, will pass that on.
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11-02-2023, 08:34 PM
Thread: ISO: Salsa Bucksaw rear triangle
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ISO: Salsa Bucksaw rear triangle
Probably kind of a long shot, but a friend is looking for a rear triangle for a 2016 Salsa Bucksaw. He's looking into repair options, but figured I'd throw it out here too.
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09-07-2023, 07:13 AM
Thread: The Bootfitter’s Thread
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I don't know if they have pro pricing, but when I...
I don't know if they have pro pricing, but when I went to sign up, there was a place to enter a discount code at checkout, so thought I'd ask. I have never heard about a code for their classes, maybe...
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09-06-2023, 12:01 PM
Thread: The Bootfitter’s Thread
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Does anyone have a discount code for Masterfit...
Does anyone have a discount code for Masterfit University in Denver?
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09-05-2023, 07:37 AM
Thread: WTB Alien RS 29.0
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Not an Alien RS, but close. I have some F1 LT...
Not an Alien RS, but close. I have some F1 LT 29's to sell. PM if interested.
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08-30-2023, 08:40 AM
Thread: Gravel/Bikepack nerds enter...
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That is good to hear, thanks. I think I'm going...
That is good to hear, thanks. I think I'm going to give it a try. Seems like well thought out, well made product, and a good small company to support.
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08-30-2023, 08:07 AM
Thread: Gravel/Bikepack nerds enter...
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Thanks for the info. and pic. Looks like the bag...
Thanks for the info. and pic. Looks like the bag is nicely tucked in below the bar, and far away from head tube and cables. I'm not concerned with how it works with aero bars or as a gravel rig. How...
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08-30-2023, 07:59 AM
Thread: Anyone from Salida here?
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I missed this thread the first time, funny to see...
I missed this thread the first time, funny to see it pop up and see responses from 2010 to now. Agree with what everyone has said - it's a cool town, with good people and lots of outdoor stuff to do...
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08-28-2023, 05:40 PM
Thread: Gravel/Bikepack nerds enter...
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There are certainly lots of options. I think...
There are certainly lots of options. I think you're right, a cradle or harness seems best for versatility. The Bedrock Moab is interesting, but it's pretty much leave on the bike I think. If it's as...
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08-22-2023, 09:06 AM
Thread: Gravel/Bikepack nerds enter...
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I'm new to bikepacking, have a Tallboy 4 that I...
I'm new to bikepacking, have a Tallboy 4 that I want to get some bags for. I think I have the seat bag figured out - get something dropper compatible, with enough tire clearance for my XL frame. For...
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06-23-2023, 11:06 AM
Thread: Ask the experts
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06-04-2023, 06:22 AM
Thread: WTB: Used 700x50mm Gravel Tires, Cheap?
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I have some 700x47 Kenda Small Block 8's you can...
I have some 700x47 Kenda Small Block 8's you can have for shipping. The are not tubeless ready.
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05-24-2023, 07:04 AM
Thread: Mountain Flow Chain Lube
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I wasn't expecting this dry lube to be as good as...
I wasn't expecting this dry lube to be as good as other lubes, but was hoping for better results. The way it kinda beaded up and ran off the chain makes me think of cleaning the chain better with...
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05-23-2023, 03:25 PM
Thread: Mountain Flow Chain Lube
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Mountain Flow Chain Lube
Has anyone used this? Searched but couldn't find anything. I am trying the Dry version, so far not very impressed. I cleaned the chain by soaking it in the Mtn Flow degreaser over night, then rinsed...
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Dang, very sad. Addiction and depression are...
Dang, very sad. Addiction and depression are fierce demons. Didn't he have the White Rim in a day record for a while?
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04-03-2023, 01:30 PM
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Thanks. The Blacklights sounds like a handful....
Thanks. The Blacklights sounds like a handful. I'm leaning toward the Zero G 95, or waiting for the Dynafit Radical 88 next season.
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04-03-2023, 01:22 PM
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Good info., thanks.
Good info., thanks.
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04-03-2023, 12:41 PM
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Anyone skied the Dynafit Blacklight 88 or 95?...
Anyone skied the Dynafit Blacklight 88 or 95? I've heard the Blacklight series are pretty stiff, can be kinda demanding. I'm looking for something in this width range, been following the comments a...
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03-22-2023, 03:35 PM
Thread: Feeler: Scarpa F1 LT 29 used
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Thanks mikey b. So what do you guys think is a...
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03-22-2023, 02:01 PM
Thread: Feeler: Scarpa F1 LT 29 used
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Thanks guys, I know it was a vague post. I'll put...
Thanks guys, I know it was a vague post. I'll put some pics up when I get a chance.
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03-22-2023, 07:38 AM
Thread: Feeler: Scarpa F1 LT 29 used
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Feeler: Scarpa F1 LT 29 used
Hi, I want to sell my Scarpa F1 LT 29. They are 3 seasons old, great shape. Liners not molded. Both shells punched for 5th met heads. The range I found is around $350 to $500. I'm thinking $400. Is...
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03-19-2023, 06:48 PM
Thread: Fallen feet(flatfoot)?
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I think you can recover some arch by...
I think you can recover some arch by exercising/strengthening the arch, but haven't tried it personally. A yoga instructor friend says it can help. I never went down the minimalist shoe rabbit hole,...
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03-19-2023, 06:40 PM
Thread: Pomoca Free Pro 2.0 experience
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My 2 year old Free Pro 2.0 just started getting...
My 2 year old Free Pro 2.0 just started getting little glue balls on them, and shedding on the bases a bit. I ironed them using the transfer paper that BD skins ship with, which has worked well. I've...
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03-19-2023, 06:30 PM
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Fischer E99's that I got used in 1991 or so. They...
Fischer E99's that I got used in 1991 or so. They were given to me, old when I got them. Not much camber left, but still ski well.
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03-19-2023, 06:21 PM
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Ha, that's funny, I have two pair of the same...
Ha, that's funny, I have two pair of the same pole that I've had for ever. So you are trying to remove the tips and baskets? The tips are probably glued on. Take the baskets off first, then use a...
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