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03-15-2011, 07:32 AM
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liners sold.
liners sold.
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03-13-2011, 08:08 AM
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Lange Freeride 10.5 & Intuition PowerWrap 10.0
Lange Freerides 10.5 (324bsl) - $25 (beer $) plus ship. Hoping somebody can get some use out of em. Probably need new liners. Which leads me to...
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02-09-2010, 05:57 PM
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I saw one a few years back at Monarch, it was a...
I saw one a few years back at Monarch, it was a teenage girl that took one hard into the trees off of a groomer... all I remember was hearing a girl's voice say "Oh shit!" and then CRACK!!!... Out of...
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11-21-2009, 08:17 AM
Thread: Any Ski Areas NOT Run by Assholes?
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More praise for Monarch. I've never had a...
More praise for Monarch. I've never had a problem either eating sack lunches downstairs - though I have seen signs posted.
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05-20-2009, 06:16 AM
Thread: A-Basin discount tix?
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Ticket has been claimed.
Ticket has been claimed.
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05-19-2009, 10:53 PM
Thread: A-Basin discount tix?
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Bump. Does anybody need a free day at the basin?...
Bump. Does anybody need a free day at the basin? - I'd hate to see it go to waste.
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05-19-2009, 06:09 AM
Thread: A-Basin discount tix?
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It's probably too late for your needs, but I have...
It's probably too late for your needs, but I have a voucher for 08-09 that I'm not going to use. If Lone Star can't use it, its up for grabs. I'm down in Colo Springs.
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04-25-2009, 06:55 AM
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I recently heard a more detailed account of the...
I recently heard a more detailed account of the Whaleship Essex - the "true" story behind Moby Dick. Holy shit. True tale of survival, hard choices, dumb choices, heroics, the brutality of whaling,...
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02-15-2009, 06:04 PM
Thread: WTB: 179 PEs or similar
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WTB: 179 PEs or similar
I'm hoping to find some used 179 PEs or something similar for a buddy who is getting back into skiing after a 10 year break. I told him I would ask around to see if I could find something for him...
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02-07-2009, 06:54 PM
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I have a black and green pair which says "racing...
I have a black and green pair which says "racing flex" - I also have a blue and yellow pair which says "power flex." They are both dual density, and both have "flexon comp" stamped into the...
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02-05-2009, 06:02 PM
Thread: Forward pressure problem with flexon comps?
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Update - I tried another pair of 318 bsl flexons...
Update - I tried another pair of 318 bsl flexons in the same Look bindings and they show normal forward pressure.
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01-25-2009, 07:01 PM
Thread: Forward pressure problem with flexon comps?
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Forward pressure problem with flexon comps?
Here's the scoop, I found a pair of flexon comps (mid 90s-ish) that are in really good shape, very little sole wear. I cannot get them to register any forward pressure in Look PX/Rossi Axial...
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11-02-2008, 10:43 PM
Thread: People with the worst names
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I know a guy named Rod Hooker - pretty cool guy. ...
I know a guy named Rod Hooker - pretty cool guy. When his wife gives birth to their first daughter, he decides he doesn't want her dealing with "hooker" related nicknames, so he goes through the...
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10-30-2008, 07:42 PM
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Plato's Republic
Plato's Republic
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10-29-2008, 10:34 PM
Thread: WTB: Flexon tongues
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I have a pair of yellow racing flex tongues from...
I have a pair of yellow racing flex tongues from a pair of "strawberry bananas" - they're yours if you want em. I tried fitting them to my denalis, but ended up just hiking in my vibramed flexons...
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10-29-2008, 10:21 PM
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Sprite, I can totally relate. I just started a...
Sprite, I can totally relate. I just started a new gig as a library media teacher in a public school and my set of keys is about as numerous as the building custodian's. When I lose or forget them...
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10-29-2008, 10:01 PM
Thread: What is your worst ski day ever?
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Looking forward to the season there are at least...
Looking forward to the season there are at least two days that I dread because of their certainty - 1. That first major toe bang - the instant you land back seat and know you're going to be wearing...
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10-10-2008, 04:46 PM
Thread: Flexon increments?
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Flexon increments?
Is there a size between the 293mm and 310mm bsl?
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07-24-2008, 10:31 AM
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Except for Gunni...:mad: Unless that's changed?
Except for Gunni...:mad: Unless that's changed?
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07-01-2008, 08:27 AM
Thread: yer actual miles per gallon
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I was reasonably pleased with my Chevy 5.3L - I...
I was reasonably pleased with my Chevy 5.3L - I got about 14-15 hwy with my slide-in camper. I recently took advantage of the soft truck market and picked up a bigger 2500HD with a 6.0L. First...
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06-19-2008, 03:52 PM
Thread: Midwest floods = good?
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I guess I would agree to the same extent that I...
I guess I would agree to the same extent that I would like to see fire take out most of the dead fall/ground fuel in Pikes National Forrest without burning down peoples houses. Just like the people...
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06-18-2008, 04:07 PM
Thread: More location shopping: C. Springs?
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In town, add Bear Creek and Red Rocks Canyon. ...
In town, add Bear Creek and Red Rocks Canyon.
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06-11-2008, 08:49 AM
Thread: what is the approx. last of the Tornado Pro?
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What went wrong with the falcons? Grinding or...
What went wrong with the falcons? Grinding or cement or what?
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06-06-2008, 08:11 AM
Thread: Who is the musical genius of your life?
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I will go with Bela Fleck - not only is he...
I will go with Bela Fleck - not only is he talented and creative, but I love his passion for finding musicians from other cultures and weaving them into his mix.
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06-02-2008, 08:52 AM
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Just started my summer fiction kick again -...
Just started my summer fiction kick again - reading a collection of short stories by Mark Helprin called The Pacific. Some great stuff in there on love and beauty.
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05-28-2008, 02:44 PM
Thread: Actual, curent warning labels.
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I heard a few weeks ago on a short blip on NPR...
I heard a few weeks ago on a short blip on NPR that some family is suing an "atheletic equipment manufacturer" for not properly labeling their aluminum baseball bat as a dangerous piece of equipment.
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05-27-2008, 10:11 AM
Thread: Locking gas cap
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I've been thinking of getting a locking cap for...
I've been thinking of getting a locking cap for my pickup, but I'm more concerned that the would-be thief would just punch a hole in the tank if he couldn't open the gas cap.
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05-22-2008, 10:10 AM
Thread: Best Movie Ever?
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All my friends think my cheese done slid of my...
All my friends think my cheese done slid of my cracker, but I am a hudge fan of Ravenous. I think this is an incredible metaphorical film on many levels - manifest destiny as canabalism. Perfect...
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05-15-2008, 12:28 PM
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12-15m is pretty typical for soft conditions -...
12-15m is pretty typical for soft conditions - probably windspeeds up to 20 ish if the kite will depower. On a flat sheet of hardpack or ice 12m would a thrill ride in a 20 mph wind!:eek:
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05-14-2008, 09:59 AM
Thread: Storm Over Everest
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Looks like you can watch it in full online: ...
Looks like you can watch it in full online:
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05-14-2008, 09:47 AM
Thread: Backcountry Coffee makers?
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What's wrong with an old fashioned percolator?
What's wrong with an old fashioned percolator?
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05-13-2008, 10:54 AM
Thread: Props to...
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Sticky: skibuminwyo came through HUDGE on an ice screw -...
skibuminwyo came through HUDGE on an ice screw - didn't charge and even shipped for free. (still some brews waiting for ya, if you read this).
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05-13-2008, 10:05 AM
Thread: Chicken Legs!!..recommend me a boot
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I'm a fellow chicken legger and narrow heel -...
I'm a fellow chicken legger and narrow heel - between my Langes and Flexons (Full-Tilt) I much prefer the comfort of the Flexons, particularly with thermos. It's weird though, I have three pairs of...
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05-09-2008, 04:24 PM
Thread: Days of skiing: #s for 2007/2008 Season
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I don't know if anybody else feels this way, but...
I don't know if anybody else feels this way, but ski seasons now feel like ski days did back when I was a kid. It doesn't matter how many runs, its how much fun you're having at the end of the...
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05-09-2008, 04:11 PM
Thread: Best War Movies of All Time Thread
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Deer Hunter - not sure if it was added yet. I...
Deer Hunter - not sure if it was added yet. I like the whole "one bullet" chance v. skill idea that gets played with. Also, it's a pretty cool ethnic culture movie - Polish Caltholic, if I remember...
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05-09-2008, 02:53 PM
Thread: motocross?
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Old school XT-350 - I'm about ready to plate the...
Old school XT-350 - I'm about ready to plate the thing and commute with gas prices too.
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04-28-2008, 04:33 PM
Thread: Introduction and 2 TR's
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Thanks for the TR. I saw a couple of guys boot...
Thanks for the TR. I saw a couple of guys boot packing up Little Italy on Saturday... I'm guessing it was your group since there wasn't a lot of traffic. I think we might have also crossed paths on...
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04-28-2008, 02:49 PM
Thread: Say hello to my new little friend!!!
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What a great looking pup. I am a dog breed jong,...
What a great looking pup. I am a dog breed jong, so I had to google the "Brindle" aspect. It's hard to believe that this:
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04-24-2008, 09:42 AM
Thread: WTB: Seth Pistols
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... wait, there are scratches :eek: - you had...
... wait, there are scratches :eek: - you had better negotiate. God, I am envious of this deal.
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04-09-2008, 12:29 PM
Thread: "Things happen for a reason."
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I have lots more questions than answers in this...
I have lots more questions than answers in this department. So, I have a question for those who can explain concepts in plain terms, otherwise you'll lose me. Back in college each year we had a...
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04-09-2008, 10:09 AM
Thread: FS : 180 Explosivs
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pmed a few questions...
pmed a few questions...
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03-31-2008, 04:28 PM
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Poll: Snowerblades, ice axe, bottle of jack, plastic...
Snowerblades, ice axe, bottle of jack, plastic circular sled (some might call it a saucer) and miscellaneuos cookware.
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03-28-2008, 10:12 AM
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Sending PM. Temporary dibs.
Sending PM. Temporary dibs.
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03-12-2008, 11:31 AM
Thread: Your greatest faux pas
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I still feel bad about this one: Junior year of...
I still feel bad about this one: Junior year of high school I was assigned a locker right next to a really nice, but really overweight girl named Jessica. One of my buddies stops by:
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03-11-2008, 03:44 PM
Thread: Chiro suggestions in Front Range?
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My wife works in a chiropractor's office who...
My wife works in a chiropractor's office who practices ART (Active Release Technique) which is basically muscle massage... DEEP muscle massage. He's a previous world class power lifter and trainer...
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03-10-2008, 03:09 PM
Thread: Climb your line first! New Euro ski comp
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This is crazy talk... Dude,...
This is crazy talk...
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03-10-2008, 09:24 AM
Thread: Vibram sole on an Alpine boot – DIY
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I have been wanting to do this for a while and...
I have been wanting to do this for a while and finally found the right pair of boots. I picked up these flexons from AfroMullet, dropped in some g-fits that I already had, stole the sweet purple...
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03-06-2008, 07:39 AM
Thread: Life Insurance???
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Basically, if you disclose mj use in the...
Basically, if you disclose mj use in the application some companies will actually allow a few (up to 3) uses per month as a standard non-smoker risk class. NW mutual is not a carrier I work with on...
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03-05-2008, 05:28 PM
Thread: Life Insurance???
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I'm a life insurance marketer for about a dozen...
I'm a life insurance marketer for about a dozen large insurance companies (big names like AIG, Lincoln Financial, etc...) - I don't sell insurance, but I advise agents daily on the best products. In...
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