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10-23-2013, 06:16 PM
Thread: Splitboarding Boot
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Splitboarding Boot
So I am looking to purchase a new boot for splitboarding. I have heard the Burton Driver X is a pretty solid stiff boot, but wondering if anyone had any suggestions on another boot.
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04-08-2013, 11:09 AM
Thread: New Santa Cruz 27.5 bike
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We just built one at the shop that I do some...
We just built one at the shop that I do some moonlighting for. It is a pretty cool looking bike for sure. I am curious how much of a difference it will make over a Blur LT, but that remains to be...
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04-08-2013, 08:58 AM
Thread: Price Police, 2001 Yeti AS-R
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Price Police, 2001 Yeti AS-R
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So I have this old Yeti AS-R that I have had sitting in my garage for awhile. Looking to get rid of it, and curious what kind of price would be a fair asking one. Here is the components,... -
04-03-2013, 03:11 PM
Thread: 27.2 Dropper options
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What i like most about the KS is the switch, its...
What i like most about the KS is the switch, its not really big and dumb looking like a lot of droppers are. Worth the money to go to the KS.
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02-20-2013, 08:20 AM
Thread: Jackson Hole Discount Tickets
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Jackson Hole Discount Tickets
Anyone know of a good way to get discounted Jackson Hole tickets? Heading that way this weekend and looking to spend a day there. Any pointers would be great!
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01-25-2013, 10:13 AM
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I would be interested in meeting up sometime in...
I would be interested in meeting up sometime in the future. I am new to doing BC on the front range, and havn't been to any zones on the front range at all. I lived in CB for a couple of years so I...
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12-04-2012, 01:18 PM
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Like stuckathuntermtn said, cleaning the brakes...
Like stuckathuntermtn said, cleaning the brakes is one of the best things that you can do for your brakes. Where do you live and ride? I live in Colorado where it is very dry obviously. If you are...
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12-04-2012, 01:13 PM
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Pretty sure you answered your own question there....
Pretty sure you answered your own question there. Sidis are bomber and last forever
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12-04-2012, 01:11 PM
Thread: Forbes Top 10 Ski Resorts
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When Crested Butte has snow, (which there was...
When Crested Butte has snow, (which there was nothing last year) it is great! 2010 to 2011 was unbelieveable praying for it to be better this year. Boot Vail off that list though
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11-30-2012, 01:29 PM
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Thanks for all of the info guys! BD's are...
Thanks for all of the info guys! BD's are looking like the ticket for me, but we will see. I guess it has to snow first in Colorado for me to use said skins. So for now I will wait
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11-28-2012, 02:18 PM
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which skins to buy? G3, Voile, Black Diamond?
So trying to find a skin to use this season for my splitboard. I have used Voile skins in the past but they were used, kinda beat up and gave me problems on the long skin sessions. I know some...
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11-27-2012, 04:33 PM
Thread: RV parking in Jackson
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RV parking in Jackson
So looking to come up to JH and Targhee in the middle part of january. I was curious if there is a good spot in Teton Village to keep the RV at all. I took an RV up there last year, and I am pretty...
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11-27-2012, 02:11 PM
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Yo Z, I just got this one recently and it is...
Yo Z,
I just got this one recently and it is awesome!
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11-26-2012, 10:17 AM
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Schweitzer is a lot of fun. I visited there this...
Schweitzer is a lot of fun. I visited there this past spring, and it has some awesome backcountry access and some really good stuff in bounds as well!
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11-25-2012, 03:39 PM
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Are you running a thru axle or a quick release?
Are you running a thru axle or a quick release?
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11-24-2012, 07:28 PM
Thread: Advice on which beacon to purchase
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Thanks for the advice guys I appreciate it! I...
Thanks for the advice guys I appreciate it! I will be pulling the trigger here pretty soon.
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11-21-2012, 09:40 AM
Thread: Advice on which beacon to purchase
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Advice on which beacon to purchase
So I am trying to figure out which beacon I should purchase from this year. I am still very new to the backcountry stuff, and last year I was using a BCA tracker 1. I know there are many options...
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10-17-2012, 01:12 PM
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I am about 6'1" as well I'll bet they would fit...
I am about 6'1" as well I'll bet they would fit me. My only concern is the inseam on them. Did you have any problems with that?
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10-10-2012, 09:05 AM
Thread: How much could I sell my Surly for?
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I would ask about 900 and don't take less then 600
I would ask about 900 and don't take less then 600
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10-02-2012, 05:05 PM
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Lets hope it doesn't turn into the nightmare that...
Lets hope it doesn't turn into the nightmare that parking in Vail is, it is awful!
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10-02-2012, 05:02 PM
Thread: Need a new ride.
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Yeti SB66! Such a great do anything rig
Yeti SB66! Such a great do anything rig
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09-26-2012, 12:02 PM
Thread: Fovorite front tires of 2012?
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On my hardtail 29er I have been running a Conti...
On my hardtail 29er I have been running a Conti Mtn King 2.2 protection tubeless, and a conti X king 2.2 protection tubeless. Been very pleased with the performance right here on the front range!
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09-12-2012, 11:21 AM
Thread: FS: Hope Mono 6
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Hopes are not that difficult to maintain and some...
Hopes are not that difficult to maintain and some of the best brakes on the market!
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09-12-2012, 11:12 AM
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Don't count out a Santa Cruz Nomad as a pretty...
Don't count out a Santa Cruz Nomad as a pretty awesome choice as well!
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06-04-2012, 05:05 PM
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How old of XTR parts are you talking?
How old of XTR parts are you talking?
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05-30-2012, 09:51 PM
Thread: FireCracker 50 2012
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Ive heard from people that is harder than doing...
Ive heard from people that is harder than doing the leadville 100. I have raced the Firecracker twice, once solo and then once as a team. It is some of the most fun terrain I have done but...
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04-05-2012, 03:57 PM
Thread: Longer-travel 29ers: WWMD?
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I just rode one of the new SC Tallboy's this year...
I just rode one of the new SC Tallboy's this year and it was an awesome bike! That intense would be a really great choice too. I know people who have had the Niner and I'm pretty sure they recalled...
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04-05-2012, 03:51 PM
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Good Deal Bump
Good Deal Bump
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02-17-2012, 12:28 AM
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RV Trip from CB to Big Sky, Jackson, Idaho, any suggestions of BC to hit?
So taking a RV trip from Crested Butte to a number of different resorts and hopefully hitting some good backcountry in the process. So far our plans are to hit Jackson, Big Sky, Whitefish,...
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02-13-2012, 05:11 PM
Thread: SW Vacation Ideas
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I would have to agree with everybody's suggestion...
I would have to agree with everybody's suggestion on Sedona. In southern CO and northern NM it is probably still going to have spring snowstorms that are always possible. If you waited until late...
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02-12-2012, 11:25 PM
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Cyclocross bikes are my favorite kind of bike...
Cyclocross bikes are my favorite kind of bike because it can be set up as a road bike as well. Now the geometry of a road bike is a little different than a cross bike but it is close. I recently...
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02-04-2012, 10:36 AM
Thread: WTB- Collapsible Ski Poles
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WTB- Collapsible Ski Poles
Looking for some Backcountry collapsable ski poles, help me out!
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02-04-2012, 10:28 AM
Thread: XT brakes on DH rig?
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Those XT brakes are pretty solid, and less prone...
Those XT brakes are pretty solid, and less prone to heating up than the Codes for sure. If your a bigger rider i would recommend getting the saints...totally worth the extra coin.
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02-01-2012, 04:29 PM
Thread: Silverton Pow, then... more Pow!
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Ready to head back to Silverton for sure! Looks...
Ready to head back to Silverton for sure! Looks like a great day. By chance did you ride on Sunset at all? I noticed in your video it looked like you may have been there.
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02-01-2012, 04:24 PM
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I like your thinking! I had the most fun on Big...
I like your thinking! I had the most fun on Big Chute today, with Teocalli being a lot of fun as well!
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01-24-2012, 08:12 PM
Thread: New commuter bike stoke
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The Surly Cross Check has always been my favorite...
The Surly Cross Check has always been my favorite commuter. I like to put a skinny pair of 29er tires on it as well, makes for an awesome snow bike!
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01-14-2012, 10:06 PM
Thread: Shit, bad news from Silverton today?
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I was up there today. We were just about to do...
I was up there today. We were just about to do our heli drop when somebody got on the radio and said that they needed help. I didn't get much detail, but they were originally going to have a flight...
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01-14-2012, 09:56 PM
Thread: TR - Silverton $50 Heli
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Left CB at 3:30 this morning to go try this $50...
Left CB at 3:30 this morning to go try this $50 heli drop. The snow was awful, however i did not expect much seeing as they had not had snow in the better part of two weeks. The helicopter...
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09-20-2011, 08:00 AM
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One thing that I would check would be your o2...
One thing that I would check would be your o2 sensors your car should have 2 of them. One is on the exhaust manifold the other is on the exahaust right in the middle of the car. If those seem fine...
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09-20-2011, 07:38 AM
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The Good Stuff Ive owned Surly Karate Monkey...
The Good Stuff Ive owned
Surly Karate Monkey Frame
Thomson Seatpost-far as I'm concerned there isn't anything better!
XO rear derailleur
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09-20-2011, 07:27 AM
Thread: Labor cost to install new drivetrain?
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The Kind Cyclist in Edwards I know is a good...
The Kind Cyclist in Edwards I know is a good shop. I have a buddy who lives in that area and takes all of his stuff there.
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09-20-2011, 07:22 AM
Thread: RANT: disc brakes
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What kind of brakes are you running?
What kind of brakes are you running?
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08-18-2011, 09:13 AM
Thread: Need some Yeti/bike advice
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Agreed with Marshalolson on offering 1500 to...
Agreed with Marshalolson on offering 1500 to 1700. My dad has an older ASR and my experience with it is that it climbs like a goat, but not the fastest descender. 575's are great descenders but you...
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08-18-2011, 09:09 AM
Thread: Road Bike Components?
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If your intersted in some SRAM force brakes I...
If your intersted in some SRAM force brakes I would be happy to sell them to ya. Just taking up space on my workbench!
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08-17-2011, 10:58 AM
Thread: Road Bike Components?
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I am a bigger fan of SRAM stuff. For one thing...
I am a bigger fan of SRAM stuff. For one thing when it comes to replacing parts that wear out (Cassettes and chains) They are a little less expensive with the SRAM components. Also the SRAM...
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08-17-2011, 08:06 AM
Thread: Change Your Life! Ride a 29er!
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Why do you hate on the 29er's so much? 29er's...
Why do you hate on the 29er's so much? 29er's have some great uses, as a XC bike I don't think it gets much better than a 29er. But if your more of a DH guy then go with the 26er. I think that...
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08-05-2011, 11:12 AM
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Santa Fe, New Mexico wouldn't be a bad choice!
Santa Fe, New Mexico wouldn't be a bad choice!
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08-03-2011, 08:09 PM
Thread: My new XC race rig
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That is an awesome build. Those industry nine...
That is an awesome build. Those industry nine hubs are so great!
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08-03-2011, 08:05 PM
Thread: Any Recs on All Mountain Bike Shoes?
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Ive always stuck with Shimano shoes for riding,...
Ive always stuck with Shimano shoes for riding, they are a really good value!
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08-03-2011, 04:59 PM
Thread: Jong tire question
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I have used a 1 dollar bill for my patching needs...
I have used a 1 dollar bill for my patching needs and worked great!
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