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03-13-2024, 04:56 AM
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I got on the HB demos after you guys and agree...
I got on the HB demos after you guys and agree with all the fresh snow comments. I went on Thursday and most of the powder at Snowbird was skied off but I still found some nice deep stashes from the...
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03-12-2024, 06:45 AM
Thread: J Skis Discussion
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Great to hear. I’m thinking about upgrading to...
Great to hear. I’m thinking about upgrading to this exact pairing from Hawx Ultras and K2 Mindbender 108s.
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03-06-2024, 04:03 AM
Thread: Need some dad skis
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One more note: in year zero of just trying to get...
One more note: in year zero of just trying to get 2-4 year olds on the mountain for limited bursts you can’t beat ski blades and no poles. So easy to walk back up the bunny hill and pick your kid up...
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02-29-2024, 03:01 PM
Thread: Need some dad skis
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Bent 100s are good for this. Super light so...
Bent 100s are good for this. Super light so checks some of ey_allen’s boxes. Pretty playful and poppy but also decent in powder and you can lean into the shovels if you want. They have a speed limit...
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02-28-2024, 05:14 AM
Thread: J Skis Discussion
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I’ve got the 181 FastForward and like them a lot...
I’ve got the 181 FastForward and like them a lot as an east coast ski that’s pretty loose and maneuverable but also has great suspension. 5’11” and 185 lbs. My prior firm snow ski was the 194...
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01-30-2024, 05:35 AM
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Props to Marshall for encouraging the negative...
Props to Marshall for encouraging the negative feedback. These kinds of reviews help us all dial in on what might work or not for us. Also hope you can keep feeding DTM skis - I’m not quite as good...
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01-22-2024, 08:56 AM
Thread: 23/24 Gear Rumors
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Anyone have a picture of the new Black Ops 118?...
Anyone have a picture of the new Black Ops 118? Saw above that it looks more like the 110 but haven’t seen it in anywhere yet.
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09-22-2023, 03:57 AM
Thread: Looking for BOA Beta
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I haven’t but will keep on the radar. Probably...
I haven’t but will keep on the radar. Probably not buying new boots this year anyway for budget reasons but will add that to the list to try when I’m ready. Currently on Hawx Ultras from a few years...
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09-21-2023, 06:47 PM
Thread: Looking for BOA Beta
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Seconded. I’ve got LV feet and I alternate...
Seconded. I’ve got LV feet and I alternate between buckles off with sloppy skiing and buckles tight with my feet cramping up or going numb. Excited to try BOA but waiting for some heavy LV styles.
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09-20-2023, 07:22 PM
Thread: Looking for BOA Beta
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I should have clarified at the top that I was...
I should have clarified at the top that I was specifically interested in feedback on BOA alpine ski boots. From what I understand it is a significantly different mechanism than what has been used...
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09-20-2023, 10:46 AM
Thread: Looking for BOA Beta
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Looking for BOA Beta
One season into the great BOA boot takeover, I’m curious how they held up in the real world. Anyone buy BOA boots and have 10+ days on them to report (positive or negative)? Any notable repair...
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09-19-2023, 04:00 AM
Thread: 23/24 Gear Rumors
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Is anyone working on an LV race style boot with...
Is anyone working on an LV race style boot with BOA? Something like Redster CS, Head Raptor, etc. Fischer seems closest now with their MV boot.
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09-16-2023, 03:48 AM
Thread: Rossignol Black Ops?
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Maybe split the difference and try the Sender...
Maybe split the difference and try the Sender Free 110?
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05-11-2023, 10:08 PM
Thread: Sender Squad vs. M-Free 108
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DanTheMan has the right idea. Nice work.
DanTheMan has the right idea. Nice work.
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05-11-2023, 07:12 AM
Thread: Sender Squad vs. M-Free 108
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That review covers it pretty well. I’m also in...
That review covers it pretty well. I’m also in the camp that got rid of mine after last season and regret it. My complaints were that they were too long/annoying in tight spaces and for a big wide...
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04-30-2023, 04:53 AM
Thread: Rossignol Black Ops?
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Oof that sucks yeah
Oof that sucks yeah
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04-29-2023, 11:00 AM
Thread: Rossignol Black Ops?
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Sounds like a cool plan kk. Interested to hear...
Sounds like a cool plan kk. Interested to hear how you get on with both next season. You mentioned ON3P and I’ve seen you on that thread before. Did you consider J102/J110/J118 (pick two)?
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04-27-2023, 08:23 PM
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Thanks, Marshal. As others have said they all...
Thanks, Marshal. As others have said they all sound awesome. I’ll see how I get on with the FR110 and go from there but as usual I feel the answer is going to be n+1…
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04-27-2023, 07:36 AM
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The firm snow comments have me a little nervous...
The firm snow comments have me a little nervous as I really value suspension back to the lift on packed out groomers when my legs are gassed after bashing steeps. Can you give a few more comparisons...
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04-24-2023, 05:45 AM
Thread: Old Man Park Skiing
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Update: Skied the Revolt 95s at Snowbasin’s...
Update: Skied the Revolt 95s at Snowbasin’s closing day yesterday. Fun ski overall. Enough backbone and weight to plow through thick snow and mixed conditions. Can lean on the shovels a bit even at...
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04-17-2023, 12:31 PM
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Thanks for sending me down this rabbit hole. Not...
Thanks for sending me down this rabbit hole. Not a ton there on the technique but what a fun read. Watch out for Unstable Hookers....
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04-14-2023, 02:20 PM
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Heck yeah! Can’t wait to get my pair.
Heck yeah! Can’t wait to get my pair.
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04-14-2023, 07:40 AM
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One question as I look at the FL105 vs the...
One question as I look at the FL105 vs the FL113’s is how did you think about tip and tail height and rocker profile? Not that the difference is huge but I would think the 113 would have more splay...
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04-13-2023, 11:38 AM
Thread: Heritage Lab R99 Comp review
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Oh man, what a nightmare. FedEx just keeps f’ing...
Oh man, what a nightmare. FedEx just keeps f’ing up more. Sorry you have to deal with this and glad you’ve got a bunch of other exciting skis in the mix on a different production line.
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04-13-2023, 09:19 AM
Thread: Heritage Lab R99 Comp review
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+1 on this. I’m still trying to figure out what...
+1 on this. I’m still trying to figure out what the R120 comp is and why I need it.
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04-08-2023, 03:51 PM
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Sweet! Counting down to December for my FR110s
Sweet! Counting down to December for my FR110s
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04-03-2023, 09:38 AM
Thread: Heritage Lab R99 Comp review
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Agreed, anyone get on these yet? I’ve got to be...
Agreed, anyone get on these yet? I’ve got to be honest I’m not sure exactly what these are for - powder? Chop? Obviously going very fast through whatever but how do you compare/decide between the...
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04-01-2023, 02:20 AM
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Also here is a repost of Marshal’s rocker pics,...
Also here is a repost of Marshal’s rocker pics, hopefully this works.
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04-01-2023, 02:17 AM
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I got my order in for the FR110 too. Waffled back...
I got my order in for the FR110 too. Waffled back and forth between that and the FL105 for a long time but it feels like the 110 is going to be a really special ski that I don’t want to miss. Should...
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03-31-2023, 06:55 PM
Thread: Old Man Park Skiing
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With this in mind, I pulled the trigger this...
With this in mind, I pulled the trigger this morning on a pair of Revolt 95’s plus demo bindings for about $400 USD from Corbett’s. Just bought my first park skis at 41 and am going to try a 360 in a...
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03-29-2023, 07:20 PM
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Bent Chetler 100 is pretty good for that kind of...
Bent Chetler 100 is pretty good for that kind of use. Light and easy to flick around, good pop and energy out of turns, more backbone and suspension than you would expect for something so light and...
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03-23-2023, 11:05 AM
Thread: Heritage Lab R99 Comp review
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Marshall - Not to derail too much off the comp...
Marshall - Not to derail too much off the comp build but the write up between FL105 and FR110 is really helpful. Maybe a new thread is needed for those models. Any difference in suspension in rough,...
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03-21-2023, 07:38 PM
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Thanks. Hawx Ultra is ok but always feel like my...
Thanks. Hawx Ultra is ok but always feel like my heel/ankle area is a bit loose. If I crank down the buckles then foot goes numb or cramps up. So I spend most of the day either too tight or too loose...
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03-21-2023, 09:36 AM
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Shell fitting boots for Morton’s toe
I have a longer second toe than big toe (i.e. Morton’s toe) and I’m in early stages of thinking about new boots. One question is if I go to a store and try shell fits should I be checking heel...
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03-17-2023, 08:38 AM
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Any more reviews of the R120?
Any more reviews of the R120?
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03-16-2023, 10:15 PM
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eSock - Glad you are getting on the FR110’s. Good...
eSock - Glad you are getting on the FR110’s. Good write up. Any issues with fore/aft balance, wheelie landings, rocking horse effect, etc.? Really tempted by these but a little nervous about the...
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03-15-2023, 06:41 PM
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Can you compare maneuverability in tight terrain...
Can you compare maneuverability in tight terrain and funky moguls on the FL113 vs the squad? Obviously both big skis but the squad is pretty maneuverable and forgiving for its size. I’m thinking...
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03-15-2023, 08:11 AM
Thread: J Skis Discussion
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Helpful feedback, thanks. Out of curiousity what...
Helpful feedback, thanks. Out of curiousity what models/lengths are your 4 pairs of J’s?
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03-13-2023, 10:57 PM
Thread: J Skis Discussion
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Sounds awesome!
Sounds awesome!
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03-13-2023, 08:12 AM
Thread: J Skis Discussion
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AEV - Did you ever get on the Friend and/or BO? ...
AEV - Did you ever get on the Friend and/or BO?
rfconroy - Can you give more beta on comparison between the two?
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03-04-2023, 06:29 AM
Thread: Moment Skis Discussion
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I think you have that backwards. From Moment’s...
I think you have that backwards. From Moment’s website FAQ:
What is the edge bevel on your skis?
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02-28-2023, 07:55 PM
Thread: J Skis Discussion
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That’s all I needed to hear. 189 it is for me....
That’s all I needed to hear. 189 it is for me. Now just waiting for fresh graphics next season.
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02-28-2023, 05:26 AM
Thread: J Skis Discussion
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@Fishskisurf - What size are you on and what is...
@Fishskisurf - What size are you on and what is your height/weight?
@Jim S - Do you wish you had gone longer?
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02-15-2023, 04:28 PM
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Looks like Casper Bowl and Headwall were opened...
Looks like Casper Bowl and Headwall were opened for the season today. Anybody get up there?
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01-22-2023, 04:27 AM
Thread: Sender Squad vs. M-Free 108
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I also know nothing about tele but “lively” and...
I also know nothing about tele but “lively” and “quick” are not how I would describe the SS. More like stable and quiet.
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11-25-2022, 01:05 PM
Thread: Moment Skis Discussion
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Damn these look cool I just bought Wildcat...
Damn these look cool
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08-05-2022, 08:45 PM
Thread: Moment Skis Discussion
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Seriously. I want that Sierra in a 190. Half...
Seriously. I want that Sierra in a 190. Half tempted to buy the 179 to dork around with the kids and do stupid shit in the park.
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04-08-2022, 04:42 AM
Thread: The Quiver Pic Rerun Thread
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Sticky: Here’s my current quiver although the two on the...
Here’s my current quiver although the two on the right are hitting gear swap. Probably won’t have time to post details for a few days but DM me if interested. I see you looking, Mustonen…
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01-20-2022, 11:14 AM
Thread: What's Blizzard up to?
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Oh weird. Bummer. Was hoping they were being...
Oh weird. Bummer. Was hoping they were being brought back.
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01-20-2022, 10:38 AM
Thread: What's Blizzard up to?
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I guess nobody else noticed these over on...
I guess nobody else noticed these over on skitalk? Looking forward to learning more.
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