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04-28-2022, 03:37 PM
Thread: ON3P SKIS Discussion
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Just to pile on, amen
Just to pile on, amen
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04-23-2022, 09:28 PM
Thread: Oregon 2021-2022 Snow Flow Thread
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Nono. Ski terms are not a strong suit. ...
Nono. Ski terms are not a strong suit.
There's not really a defined technique as far as I can find, more or less figure it out yourself.
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04-23-2022, 09:07 PM
Thread: Oregon 2021-2022 Snow Flow Thread
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Oregon 2021-2022 Snow Flow Thread
If by that you mean I'm the same guy posting on newschoolers in a white jacket, then yes. Or if you saw me struggling on NW today, also yes.
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04-23-2022, 08:16 PM
Thread: Oregon 2021-2022 Snow Flow Thread
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Bachelor should corn up pretty quick. Hit me up...
Bachelor should corn up pretty quick. Hit me up if you want to take a round on the monoski!
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04-21-2022, 12:48 AM
Thread: Oregon 2021-2022 Snow Flow Thread
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Lol does everyone else also have the same user...
Lol does everyone else also have the same user name on that other site? But yea apc.fr is me over there.
Mono mini unquestionably.
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04-20-2022, 04:54 PM
Thread: Oregon 2021-2022 Snow Flow Thread
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The latter. Should make for a good time, though...
The latter. Should make for a good time, though I'm hoping some of the smaller parks are open tomorrow for some practice
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04-19-2022, 10:20 PM
Thread: Oregon 2021-2022 Snow Flow Thread
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The monoski is prepared Sent from my iPhone...
The monoski is prepared
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04-07-2022, 03:43 PM
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YES. I actually have one cast setup already....
YES.
I actually have one cast setup already. Digging through the website for parts asap.
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04-07-2022, 12:33 AM
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FS: FKS/Pivot Bindings: Used complete sets, and parts, mix-and-match
Am I correct in my understanding that there's no way to convert fks 14s ( ~2014) from 5355 to gripwalk?
There's no way I can afford to convert them all to 15s.
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04-05-2022, 12:23 AM
Thread: Kryptlupos aka 2022 Dalbello Kryptons
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This means someone that, say, hated gripwalk, or...
This means someone that, say, hated gripwalk, or didn't want to buy a bunch of new bindings, could convert the new Krypton 130 ti to iso 5355? Asking for a friend
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04-04-2022, 10:20 AM
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Black ops 118? Everyone around swears up and...
Black ops 118?
Everyone around swears up and down its the new sickle.
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04-01-2022, 10:29 AM
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I've got some life changes coming. If things work...
I've got some life changes coming. If things work out, I'll be back.
For both our sakes I hope these are gone by then....
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03-30-2022, 01:05 AM
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Pretty much a perfect summary. If the rest of the...
Pretty much a perfect summary. If the rest of the half moon (the "lock washers") crumble away, I'm definitely toast. The clamping force of the screw heads and remaining thin walled section should do...
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03-29-2022, 11:04 PM
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Replying to myself because I'm a nerd, and going...
Replying to myself because I'm a nerd, and going to justify why its doesn't need to be fixed (yet).
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03-29-2022, 10:49 PM
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That's...not true. The heel piece screw stack...
That's...not true.
The heel piece screw stack is as follows:
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03-28-2022, 02:00 AM
Thread: Intuition liners
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The HV powerwraps+ has an INSANE amount of...
The HV powerwraps+ has an INSANE amount of material. Even being able to get buckles put together when molding, I haven't been able to do them up again after.
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03-27-2022, 06:38 PM
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Any ideas what the half moon piece actually does?...
Any ideas what the half moon piece actually does?
Mines rattling around but not actually removable and as long as I get in near in place I can click in no problem. Trying to figure out if it's... -
03-23-2022, 10:48 PM
Thread: PSA: Mount your own fucking skis.
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The plan was to use inserts, but I've seen a lot...
The plan was to use inserts, but I've seen a lot of advice to the contrary. Don't have a tap for the standard wood screws.
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03-23-2022, 07:31 PM
Thread: PSA: Mount your own fucking skis.
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Perpendicularity shouldn't be much of an issue,...
Perpendicularity shouldn't be much of an issue, also known and well noted. Drill with a leveling bubble or best case drill press is the plan there.
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03-23-2022, 05:27 PM
Thread: PSA: Mount your own fucking skis.
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Fantastic. Thank you. Hoping to make it all...
Fantastic. Thank you.
Hoping to make it all the way to a CAST setup, we'll see how messed the shift holes are/if it'll cause any issues with the interface plate once I get the dammed things off. ... -
03-23-2022, 01:33 PM
Thread: PSA: Mount your own fucking skis.
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Can anyone confirm the shift/pivot overlap is...
Can anyone confirm the shift/pivot overlap is only in the toe piece and can be solved through a +.5 cm or -1cm movement? All things mounting being equal.
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03-21-2022, 11:38 AM
Thread: Oregon 2021-2022 Snow Flow Thread
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Cascade open was a pleasant surprise yesterday....
Cascade open was a pleasant surprise yesterday. Azone to Accordian might be the best run on the mountain.
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Glad the wind filled in that 5 ft cornice halfway into azone.
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03-21-2022, 12:01 AM
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Powerwraps helped me with this in the Cochise,...
Powerwraps helped me with this in the Cochise, but it's still an issue when doing spring anything; I'm only 145#.
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03-20-2022, 11:51 PM
Thread: First Pow Skis Recs
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Seconded on demoing as much as you can, and/or...
Seconded on demoing as much as you can, and/or just picking up a hell of a deal on something around 110 underfoot.
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03-17-2022, 11:14 AM
Thread: ON3P SKIS Discussion
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ON3P SKIS Discussion
Lol you're not wrong. Newschoolers is a silly place. Lots of the "favorite pro" answers are those "D" level guys. I'd probably put me in that camp too tbh. Andrew bird et al do some pretty great...
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03-15-2022, 02:09 PM
Thread: WTB: Low light goggles
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Demoed some Glade specs a few weeks ago. They...
Demoed some Glade specs a few weeks ago. They really impressed when I was in Colorado.
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03-15-2022, 02:05 PM
Thread: ON3P SKIS Discussion
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On3p still puts out big mountain content, but...
On3p still puts out big mountain content, but it's quite a bit harder to find. The bunch et al gets so much hype (rightly so), it drowns out the other stuff.
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03-12-2022, 10:47 PM
Thread: Longest, Tightest, Mid-Fat?
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I may have heard a rumor.
I may have heard a rumor.
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03-10-2022, 01:20 PM
Thread: Intuition liners
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Define fucking up. Too long in the oven is a...
Define fucking up.
Too long in the oven is a big one for home fits. That aside, toe wrinkles, heel wrinkles, funny business around where the overlap starts are typical.
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03-05-2022, 09:18 PM
Thread: PSA: Mount your own fucking skis.
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This is unquestionably the move, I'm too lazy to...
This is unquestionably the move, I'm too lazy to do it. I've had no issues with my BF screws from back in the day, both pozi and hex. T25 would be sweet, though I wonder about the small head screws...
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03-01-2022, 05:28 PM
Thread: WTB: Brand new monoski
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Google can help with finding the faction board. I...
Google can help with finding the faction board. I had to search creatively to find stock, calling customer service lines and figuring out stocking locations to eliminate repeats.
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03-01-2022, 05:18 PM
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Somebody get in here, I'm supposed to get the...
Somebody get in here, I'm supposed to get the blade...
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03-01-2022, 05:15 PM
Thread: WTB: Kiteboarding gear
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Seconded. 2 lessons is worth not dying. If...
Seconded. 2 lessons is worth not dying.
If you've wake boarded, that'll be enough to go out with friends in very low traffic areas. Not enough to go alone or different conditions.
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02-08-2022, 11:57 AM
Thread: Oregon 2021-2022 Snow Flow Thread
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Interested as well. Everyday skis are killing it...
Interested as well. Everyday skis are killing it in Febuly with a morning yellow rub, but if Ullr decides to favor us, I'm going to need a new structure.
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02-04-2022, 07:03 PM
Thread: Mounting skis on a wall as art?
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Mounting skis on a wall as art?
2 words.
Command. Strips.
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02-01-2022, 08:26 PM
Thread: Looking for a friend in Reno/ PSA
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PSA on the PSA FS: ON3P Kartel 108 186cm ...
PSA on the PSA
FS: ON3P Kartel 108 186cm
https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=345951
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01-28-2022, 12:19 PM
Thread: ON3P SKIS Discussion
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Would be hugely appreciated. What colors are...
Would be hugely appreciated.
What colors are you rocking/where do you typically park?
I'm usually a weekend warrior but this sounds like a great excuse for a midweek ski.
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01-27-2022, 09:06 PM
Thread: Line Blade
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It's concerning I'm considering getting a ski...
It's concerning I'm considering getting a ski just to ski a different style. Quiver overlap not going just by width and conditions?
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01-27-2022, 06:59 PM
Thread: ON3P SKIS Discussion
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My snapped k108s were a softer flex, basically...
My snapped k108s were a softer flex, basically the same as MHSPs, but in 186. They were amazing until azone avy debris killed them. They skied very much like my caylor, but didn't truck quite as well...
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01-27-2022, 11:21 AM
Thread: ON3P SKIS Discussion
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Sounds like my most responsible move is a 50/50...
Sounds like my most responsible move is a 50/50 J118 as well. I'm not in the driving shovels camp and don't ski big mountains enough to enjoy the BG as much as it should be.
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01-27-2022, 10:16 AM
Thread: ON3P SKIS Discussion
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These are SPEAKING to me. It'd mean retiring...
These are SPEAKING to me.
It'd mean retiring my Caylors, and they're due, but I really like how they handle. I'm sure the C&D is going to handle quite differently.
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01-24-2022, 06:39 PM
Thread: LCL, lateral meniscus, or IT band
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LCL, lateral meniscus, or IT band
Being overly excited my first time at palisades, I took a tumble, lost a ski, and felt pain on the outside of my left knee.
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01-19-2022, 12:45 AM
Thread: Oregon 2021-2022 Snow Flow Thread
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It's better a little to the left. Survived it...
It's better a little to the left. Survived it once, doubt I could ski it that well again. Glad my friends knew the line.
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01-16-2022, 05:38 PM
Thread: Oregon 2021-2022 Snow Flow Thread
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Definitely not a pro, but everyone I've skied...
Definitely not a pro, but everyone I've skied with at MHM calls that accordion.
I'm pretty sure you can reach lower Hinterlands if you drop into Heather from the top of star.
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04-21-2021, 09:09 AM
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Towards the end of a long hot day my right boot...
Towards the end of a long hot day my right boot starts to try and fart a little. Seal around the cuff is great and the air can't get out.
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04-14-2021, 09:09 PM
Thread: Wtb mnc demo clamps
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Welp, monoski fell through. The search...
Welp, monoski fell through. The search continues...
Sorry to disappoint all looking for a video and a laugh. Believe me, I am bummed.
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04-10-2021, 11:45 AM
Thread: Wtb mnc demo clamps
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Got some warden demos on the way, thanks all....
Got some warden demos on the way, thanks all. Hoping for maximum shareability, so mnc was the move.
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04-08-2021, 12:17 AM
Thread: Wtb mnc demo clamps
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Wtb mnc demo clamps
Looking for some mnc demo bindings for my monoski.
Hoping to not fall on my face all day, so any tips would also be appreciated
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04-03-2021, 10:36 PM
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In 30 years of skiing I haven't been anywhere...
In 30 years of skiing I haven't been anywhere more crowded. Got there stupid early and was still in the paid lot. Lines were nuts all over the mountain. Any time after 5 and you'll be SOL.
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04-02-2021, 11:57 PM
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With the reservation parking at bachelor gone,...
With the reservation parking at bachelor gone, how much of a mess does the collective think tomorrow will be? Anyone planning on a 7 am arrival to beat the crowds into the lot?
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