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04-17-2024, 09:33 PM
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These must be special, indeed. The "mild...
These must be special, indeed. The "mild mannered, but ready to go nuts when pushed... (paraphrasing)" is exactly what I feel about my beloved Monster 98s. You most def have my attention.
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04-15-2024, 10:27 PM
Thread: Review: Head A-Star
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Nice!
Nice!
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04-12-2024, 12:26 PM
Thread: ~1300g boot thread
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2025 ZGPT vs Maestrale/RS - any comparisons?
2025 ZGPT vs Maestrale/RS - any comparisons?
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04-06-2024, 08:56 AM
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Tried on the Skogso and Sten jackets today, and...
Tried on the Skogso and Sten jackets today, and they’re both very nice (Sten required a size up to XL for me).
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04-06-2024, 02:04 AM
Thread: Intuition liners
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I know this sounds crazy, but I’m in the thickest...
I know this sounds crazy, but I’m in the thickest Luxury Liner, oversized, and it still skis perfectly after 9 years. Have tried all sorts of other liners, pro tour CAS etc, and none come close....
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04-06-2024, 01:56 AM
Thread: Freeride World Tour
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Niiice!
Niiice!
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04-05-2024, 11:51 PM
Thread: Japan 23/24 Season
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X 2 on Tokyo. Perfect wind down/transition after...
X 2 on Tokyo. Perfect wind down/transition after a few weeks of skiing. So much fun, so interesting. Food, bars, stuff! I hate cities, but love Tokyo.
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04-03-2024, 12:35 PM
Thread: Freeride World Tour
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Wasn't quite sure where to post this. How fcuken...
Wasn't quite sure where to post this. How fcuken good is Reine B.
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04-02-2024, 11:29 PM
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Old mate Thicc has a shed full of nice skis!
Old mate Thicc has a shed full of nice skis!
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04-01-2024, 01:17 PM
Thread: Ranger 2022?
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Declivity definitely on the list
Declivity definitely on the list
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04-01-2024, 12:33 PM
Thread: Ranger 2022?
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Good to hear a more positive take on the new...
Good to hear a more positive take on the new Ranger. I have only heard 'too soft', 'not like the original', etc. And while I really appreciate the old Ranger, I wouldn't want a neutered version. Too...
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04-01-2024, 09:51 AM
Thread: Ranger 2022?
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Not a bad suggestion!
Not a bad suggestion!
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04-01-2024, 09:15 AM
Thread: Ranger 2022?
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Anybody have a good idea for a replacement for...
Anybody have a good idea for a replacement for the original (black-blue/pink) 102fr?
My pair is 5yo now and won't last forever. They are perfect as a ski-with-your-wife ski, quiver of one travel... -
03-28-2024, 04:30 AM
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If you get along great with your Cochise 130,...
If you get along great with your Cochise 130, would the new ZGPT be likely to work as well?
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03-28-2024, 02:22 AM
Thread: Snow for the Euros.
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I'm a meteorologist, for goodness sake.
I'm a meteorologist, for goodness sake.
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03-28-2024, 12:37 AM
Thread: Snow for the Euros.
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With all due respect, they are not.
With all due respect, they are not.
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03-28-2024, 12:28 AM
Thread: Snow for the Euros.
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Snowing heavily at 900m in Aosta Valley. I'll...
Snowing heavily at 900m in Aosta Valley.
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03-26-2024, 09:27 AM
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Thanks, guys. Very good info.
Thanks, guys. Very good info.
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03-26-2024, 06:08 AM
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Good luck to you too, Gaijin. And it would so...
Good luck to you too, Gaijin.
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03-26-2024, 01:58 AM
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For those who've skied the BCs: Are they super...
For those who've skied the BCs: Are they super carbon-noisy and flimsy feeling, or can they take some imperfect conditions too?
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03-26-2024, 01:28 AM
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95 sound amazing. Always wanted my 98 Monsters...
95 sound amazing. Always wanted my 98 Monsters with slight rocker.
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03-26-2024, 12:07 AM
Thread: Freeride World Tour
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I remember Pollard talking about the entry line...
I remember Pollard talking about the entry line both Finny and Ben Richards took, saying (paraphrasing) "you come over that edge and you're in the void - it's so steep there"
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03-25-2024, 02:04 PM
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Sounds fun. And Narvik looks beautiful. I'm on...
Sounds fun. And Narvik looks beautiful.
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03-25-2024, 01:50 PM
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Good luck, Arild. Where's the comp? You missed...
Good luck, Arild. Where's the comp? You missed the Bec :-)
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03-25-2024, 12:41 PM
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High praise indeed!
High praise indeed!
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03-25-2024, 09:35 AM
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They sound more and more like my dream ski. ...
They sound more and more like my dream ski.
Edit: Just skimmed through the whole thread, looking for comparisons with LP105s, and found a few. Have any of you done a good A/B between the two, for... -
03-25-2024, 09:29 AM
Thread: thiccboy compares some boots
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I would disagree.
I would disagree.
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03-24-2024, 02:02 AM
Thread: Freeride World Tour
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An NZ biased agree from me.
An NZ biased agree from me.
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03-22-2024, 12:17 PM
Thread: Freeride World Tour
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Loved APoll's commentary. Made the comp for me. ...
Loved APoll's commentary. Made the comp for me.
Some insane lines were skied and tricked, but the snow (and vis?) made it less fun to watch than Fieberbrunn imho. Not as fluid. -
03-18-2024, 11:46 AM
Thread: Snow for the Euros.
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Thank you rod and bobinch. Will investigate re...
Thank you rod and bobinch.
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03-18-2024, 12:28 AM
Thread: Snow for the Euros.
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Helbronner/Skyway without a guide? The Missus...
Helbronner/Skyway without a guide?
The Missus and I are heading back to Aosta Valley, and we have plenty of old favourite spots to revisit, resort and touring.
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03-02-2024, 12:57 AM
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Protests and LP105 x 3
Protests and LP105 x 3
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02-12-2024, 11:43 AM
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Just a casual Insta post. So fast, and goes so...
Just a casual Insta post. So fast, and goes so big.
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02-04-2024, 01:32 PM
Thread: ~1750g Touring Boot Thread
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Cochise with a fat Luxury Liner for me. Very...
Cochise with a fat Luxury Liner for me. Very happy with that.
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02-03-2024, 05:54 PM
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Good work!
Good work!
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01-30-2024, 03:35 PM
Thread: Freeride World Tour
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And next comp cancelled :-( ...
And next comp cancelled :-(
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01-30-2024, 12:17 PM
Thread: 23/24 Gear Rumors
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On my way out the door. Will copy/paste later...
On my way out the door. Will copy/paste later today.
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01-30-2024, 11:07 AM
Thread: 23/24 Gear Rumors
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If anyone's interested in the new Atomic line,...
If anyone's interested in the new Atomic line, here's a very comprehensive Insta post from Craig Murray. Be sure to read the comments where he goes into some details.
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01-27-2024, 12:27 PM
Thread: Freeride World Tour
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Very true.
Very true.
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01-27-2024, 11:59 AM
Thread: Freeride World Tour
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Only just got up and cherry picked through the...
Only just got up and cherry picked through the mens. Holy smokes, if Weitien Ho's ski hadn't come off, he would have gotten a huge score.
Stoked to see Turdell, and Finn B, and I thought Ben... -
01-18-2024, 02:16 AM
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Sweet Jesus, FL105 sounds like the perfect NZ...
Sweet Jesus, FL105 sounds like the perfect NZ Clubbie ski. So keen to try them.
Come and visit in August. Can provide LP105s in both lengths, Monsters, Protests if it's dumping, etc. Good beer and... -
12-17-2023, 11:09 AM
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Nice one from Candide: ...
Nice one from Candide:
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11-08-2023, 08:33 PM
Thread: Praxis Protest..just how cool is it?
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Perfection
Perfection
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11-04-2023, 12:49 AM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
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Ended up +0.5cm. Great skis, and won’t fly under...
Ended up +0.5cm. Great skis, and won’t fly under the radar, but 192s still the one.
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11-03-2023, 07:23 PM
Thread: Praxis Skis Needs Your Support
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Beautiful
Beautiful
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10-27-2023, 05:28 PM
Thread: Backland 100's vs Locator 104's
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Praxis BC in 190 is 8 pounds a pair, so 1800gr...
Praxis BC in 190 is 8 pounds a pair, so 1800gr per ski. 180 is 1700gr. 106mm waist.
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10-27-2023, 12:22 PM
Thread: 52/13 Michael Wirth
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Sure, he did wax poetic a bit, but if those...
Sure, he did wax poetic a bit, but if those mountains were where he had his formative years, I can relate.
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10-27-2023, 12:46 AM
Thread: 52/13 Michael Wirth
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52/13 Michael Wirth
Unbelievable
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10-26-2023, 04:56 PM
Thread: Freeride World Tour
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Man, there's been a changing of the guard. Not a...
Man, there's been a changing of the guard. Not a single 'grown up' charger left. That said, I'm looking forward to seeing what Finn Bilous can do this year, and Wei Tien Ho looks pretty formidable.
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10-26-2023, 03:16 PM
Thread: Praxis Skis Needs Your Support
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Stoked indeed! Those are do-it-all skis. Rail...
Stoked indeed!
Those are do-it-all skis. Rail groomers (if not icy), powder, tour, go fast. I'm used to traditional mounts and surprisingly I found that these (-6cm) respond very nicely to...
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