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08-13-2023, 12:08 PM
Thread: The Pro’s Closet?
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Prices are down >10% because manufacturers...
Prices are down >10% because manufacturers overproduced their inventory.
Prices AND sales are both down because everyone bought a bike during covid.
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07-14-2023, 06:55 AM
Thread: The Pro’s Closet?
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Where did you read this? The last round of...
Where did you read this? The last round of layoffs was back in January.
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11-10-2022, 08:44 AM
Thread: The Pro’s Closet?
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Bwahahaha! Sent from my iPhone using...
Bwahahaha!
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11-09-2022, 10:52 PM
Thread: The Pro’s Closet?
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RIIIIIGHT! Keep dreaming. Sent from my...
RIIIIIGHT! Keep dreaming.
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11-08-2022, 06:09 PM
Thread: The Pro’s Closet?
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General consumers are also drinking the...
General consumers are also drinking the “certified pre-owned” kool-aid for peace of mind.
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11-08-2022, 01:10 PM
Thread: The Pro’s Closet?
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Their angle is that The Pro’s Closet is moving...
Their angle is that The Pro’s Closet is moving into retail brick and mortar. Think Carmax but for bikes.
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11-07-2022, 01:07 PM
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HA! I'll need the 192cm Zero G 108 for full send....
HA! I'll need the 192cm Zero G 108 for full send.
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11-07-2022, 12:38 PM
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If I could find a 192cm Zero G 108, I would...
If I could find a 192cm Zero G 108, I would definitely mount the bindings forward to make it more maneuverable, similar to older Volkl's with a rearward mount point. I fondled the new 188 Zero G 105...
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11-06-2022, 11:43 AM
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The katana v-werks is 100% out of the price...
The katana v-werks is 100% out of the price range.
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11-06-2022, 10:46 AM
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Yes, I have an opportunity to buy a NOS pair
Yes, I have an opportunity to buy a NOS pair
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11-06-2022, 12:28 AM
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Zero G 108 / Corvus Freebird / Enforcer 104 Unlimited
I've looked around the forum and haven't found what I’m looking for regarding touring setups for bigger guys. Looking for feedback based on experiences. Considering my height and weight, are the Zero...
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04-13-2022, 11:55 AM
Thread: The Pro’s Closet?
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I signed up on Crank Farm. To your point about...
I signed up on Crank Farm. To your point about scoring a good deal, I went thru the steps for listing a bike and they offer a reserve price option, not a “Buy it Now” option. They allow sellers to...
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04-12-2022, 11:12 PM
Thread: The Pro’s Closet?
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Very new. They launched a few weeks ago. It...
Very new. They launched a few weeks ago. It doesn’t look like they have a buy it now. I read their FAQ’s, it pretty extensive.
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04-12-2022, 08:21 PM
Thread: The Pro’s Closet?
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Over the past two years during COVID, I went down...
Over the past two years during COVID, I went down the rabbit hole with bikes then last year I sold two bikes to The Pro’s Closet. Personally, I chose The Pro’s Closet because I’m tired of the awkward...
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12-21-2021, 10:56 PM
Thread: K2 Mindbender Skis
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This is great feedback, Thanks! I tour mostly on...
This is great feedback, Thanks! I tour mostly on Tahoe’s west shore and yes, my ski form and preference is driving my skis. I don’t want another front side setup which is the point where I’m...
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12-20-2021, 03:42 PM
Thread: K2 Mindbender Skis
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Does anyone know the 186 straight pull...
Does anyone know the 186 straight pull measurement from the tip to the recommended mount center line?
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12-20-2021, 11:08 AM
Thread: K2 Mindbender Skis
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Based on my quiver, I find the 191 Katana's (OG...
Based on my quiver, I find the 191 Katana's (OG metal version, still have 2-pairs unmounted ;) ) and the 193 Shiros more nimble, both are mounted +2. Granted I'm skiing them wearing a traditional...
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12-20-2021, 09:52 AM
Thread: K2 Mindbender Skis
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Thanks for reply. Are your 186’s set up for...
Thanks for reply. Are your 186’s set up for touring? Do you ever find yourself overpowering the ski?
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12-20-2021, 12:10 AM
Thread: K2 Mindbender Skis
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I have my eyes on the 186 or 193 as a backcounrty...
I have my eyes on the 186 or 193 as a backcounrty ski. For touring the 186 is more appealing. On the other hand, being a bigger guy as well, 6' 225, I'm wondering if the 193 is better suited for my...
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01-06-2020, 11:12 PM
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Bandit Man, any chance you still have the...
Bandit Man, any chance you still have the Katana’s for sale?
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01-31-2019, 12:29 AM
Thread: Black Crows Corvus Mount Point
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All mountain freedride skiing, hardpack, crud,...
All mountain freedride skiing, hardpack, crud, powder, etc... Typical tahoe conditions, one ski quiver.
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01-14-2019, 04:53 PM
Thread: Black Crows Corvus Mount Point
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-2cm completely changed the feeling for the...
-2cm completely changed the feeling for the better. The ski feels more stable and is still maneuverable.
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01-07-2019, 11:50 PM
Thread: Black Crows Corvus Mount Point
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I ended up mounting my 2017 Corvus -2 cm behind...
I ended up mounting my 2017 Corvus -2 cm behind the factory recommended line.
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12-06-2018, 09:25 AM
Thread: 100 best ski runs in the world
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Fucking desk jockey that probably sticks to...
Fucking desk jockey that probably sticks to skiing the "Magic Carpet" and has never skied "The Fingers" beneath the KT chair or hiked up to the "The Palisades" from Siberia. Dummy!
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11-11-2018, 10:25 PM
Thread: WTB Volkl Katana w/ metal 191cm
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Thanks for the offer. I'm a bigger guy and need...
Thanks for the offer. I'm a bigger guy and need the extra length.
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11-08-2018, 02:19 PM
Thread: WTB Volkl Katana w/ metal 191cm
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WTB Volkl Katana w/ metal 191cm
Looking for new to me skis, the year is 2012/13/14 all green black or they have the green dragon, 191cm
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05-04-2018, 08:31 AM
Thread: 2019 Volkl Confession
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193
193
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05-03-2018, 10:13 PM
Thread: 2019 Volkl Confession
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No changed to the dimensions. Don't have my old...
No changed to the dimensions. Don't have my old pair to compare the profile. Appear to have the same profile. From what I can tell the tails might not be as flat. Flex feels the same.
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05-03-2018, 09:43 AM
Thread: 2019 Volkl Confession
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My replacement Confessions arrived. Volkl was...
My replacement Confessions arrived. Volkl was great about it. Super easy to work with. They even sent the 2019 model.
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04-02-2018, 08:06 PM
Thread: 2019 Volkl Confession
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2019 Volkl Confession
Looking for intel on the 2019 Confession. The edges on my 2017 193cm Confessions have delaminated. Before I commit to picking up a pair of the current model, has anyone heard if Volkl made any...
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03-14-2018, 11:52 PM
Thread: Black Crows Corvus Mount Point
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https://youtu.be/DvyenTQ98zM
https://youtu.be/DvyenTQ98zM
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03-14-2018, 04:37 PM
Thread: Black Crows Corvus Mount Point
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Dang! Hard to believe that not one gear-head on...
Dang! Hard to believe that not one gear-head on this forum has tinkered with the mount location on the corvus.
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03-12-2018, 03:35 PM
Thread: Black Crows Corvus Mount Point
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No idea if the mount point is correct. Haven't...
No idea if the mount point is correct. Haven't measured the skis. How does Crow measure their skis?
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03-12-2018, 02:50 PM
Thread: Black Crows Corvus Mount Point
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Black Crows Corvus Mount Point
I've looked around the forum and haven't found much amount about mounting points for the BC Corvus. Looking for feedback based on experiences. Has anyone mounted their bindings behind the factory...
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11-14-2016, 11:11 AM
Thread: Volkl Confession
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Good looking ski. I flexed them at my local shop....
Good looking ski. I flexed them at my local shop. My daily drivers are a pair of 2014 metal Katana's and my powder skis are Shiro's. The flex of the confession felt in between the Katana and Shiro. ...
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01-19-2014, 08:21 AM
Thread: Replacing my beloved Volkl Gold Goats
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Atomic Ritual ski's very similar to the camber...
Atomic Ritual ski's very similar to the camber Goat.
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01-19-2014, 07:58 AM
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Volkl Katana discontinued - rumor? or truth?
I was in my local shop yesterday looking to replace my 2nd gen Katana's with new Katana's. The shop has the v-werks and when I asked if they were carrying the standard model with metal, they told be...
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01-07-2014, 05:21 PM
Thread: Nocturnal Emissions Mountain Resort
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Nocturnal Emissions Mountain Resort
Does anyone remember the old school ski map (poster/picture) that someone made with all of the epic runs/lifts in N. America? It was called, Nocturnal Emissions Mountain Resort. I hink it was in...
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09-08-2013, 10:42 PM
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Maybe try spraying it on your GF's titties before...
Maybe try spraying it on your GF's titties before the occasional pearl necklace......
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12-19-2012, 10:36 AM
Thread: Full Side-Zip Pants?
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Peak Performance Heli Pants at Backcountry.
Peak Performance Heli Pants at Backcountry.
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09-18-2011, 07:26 PM
Thread: Volkl Shiro
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bump.... So after a little research, I've been...
bump.... So after a little research, I've been reading good things about the ON3P Billy Goat. Consensus is the BG isjust as fun as the SS7 only stiffer. God knows I need a burlier ski to carry my fat...
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09-10-2011, 09:45 AM
Thread: Volkl Shiro
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fatkid - good call on the bodacious. i hadn't...
fatkid - good call on the bodacious. i hadn't considered it. The atomic atlas could also be put into the mix.
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09-09-2011, 08:53 PM
Thread: Volkl Shiro
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SHU SHU? Feeling trolled? WTF? I guess I should...
SHU SHU? Feeling trolled? WTF? I guess I should respond with "OMG" "NFW" another pair of canuck flapping lips.... Are you saying you've skied the Shiro? If not, don't respond.
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09-09-2011, 03:08 PM
Thread: Volkl Shiro
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Volkl Shiro
Last season I skied 195 SS7's mounted -2. I agree with the write-ups that S7' skis short and I felt the SS7 was a great ski except for the fact that two pairs de-lam'd under the binding. So I've...
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02-18-2011, 08:49 PM
Thread: Rossignol Super S7 delaminated!?
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Amen to Rossi flipping a new pair of '12 195...
Amen to Rossi flipping a new pair of '12 195 SS7's.... To bad after my first day on them today the same exact delam happened under the rear heal piece. UGGGHHHH!!!!
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01-25-2011, 12:06 PM
Thread: Rossignol Super S7 delaminated!?
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While it sounds like this isn't the first SS7 to...
While it sounds like this isn't the first SS7 to delam and by now Rossi is probably working on a fix.... Its a great ski and and I can't wait for the replacement. At the end of the day I was thankful...
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01-24-2011, 05:43 PM
Thread: Rossignol Super S7 delaminated!?
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Rossignol Super S7 delaminated!?
First off, I need to start out by saying that I have been a devout Volkl follower and IMO the 195 SS7 (mounted -2) is a one quiver ski!
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12-09-2010, 01:30 PM
Thread: Rossignol Super S7, 195cm Dimension?
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adambird, interesting to hear that about the SS7...
adambird, interesting to hear that about the SS7 sidewall. How big are you? Where did you mount the binding?
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12-06-2010, 03:19 PM
Thread: Rossignol Super S7, 195cm Dimension?
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Grrrahammm - My S7's arrived........ Whats your...
Grrrahammm - My S7's arrived........ Whats your mounting point??
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12-06-2010, 03:05 PM
Thread: WTB: Arteryx Stinger Jacket XL
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WTB: Arteryx Stinger Jacket XL
Looking to buy the Arcteryx Stinger Jacket, color: Abyss Blue, Size: XL
PM me if you're selling or know of a store that has them in stock.
Thanks!!
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