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09-05-2024, 08:07 PM
Thread: Arcteryx Winter 2024/2025 Release Date
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Arcteryx Winter 2024/2025 Release Date
Does anyone know when they will release their winter gear?
Is it later this year due to the no PFAS rules?
I've got a voucher with them
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05-05-2024, 08:45 AM
Thread: Flylow Baker / Baker Perm Length
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Flylow Baker / Baker Perm Length
Need some info.
How much longer is the Large vs. the Medium?
Tried on some Medium Baker Bibs at a local shop before they shut down for the summer. Right length, a bit too tight around the torso.... -
04-06-2024, 12:12 PM
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04-03-2024, 08:43 PM
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Sticky: Ended up finding a new ski setup with touring...
Ended up finding a new ski setup with touring adapters&skins from a local shop for around 300. Thanks for checking though.
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03-25-2024, 08:48 PM
Thread: PSA - Corbetts sale
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What If I selected pick up in store? Maybe I...
What If I selected pick up in store?
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03-14-2024, 08:21 PM
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Sticky: ISO touring setup on ~140cm skis. Kid wants to...
ISO touring setup on ~140cm skis.
Kid wants to try it out.
Looking for next year, as snow is disappearing too damn fast out east here. -
03-14-2024, 07:52 PM
Thread: Dynafit Ridge boots (and bindings)
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Side question: Hoji lock is chewing through my...
Side question: Hoji lock is chewing through my Rad Pro liners. Considering the GFT as a liner replacement. Are they any more durable against the Hoji lock?
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03-12-2024, 08:13 PM
Thread: A dozen skis. DPS and oddballs. OBO
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Interested in the icelantics couts for my kid....
Interested in the icelantics couts for my kid. Sent a PM for details
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02-25-2024, 04:11 PM
Thread: AST Level 1 vs. AIARE Level 1
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So we ended up doing a 5 day hut trip through...
So we ended up doing a 5 day hut trip through Acadia Mountain Guides which took place in the Chic-choc region of Quebec. This course was a combined AIARE Avy Level 1 and Rescue course.
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08-29-2023, 03:12 PM
Thread: AST Level 1 vs. AIARE Level 1
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Thanks for the great feedback. How does the...
Thanks for the great feedback.
How does the costal zones (BC or even Gaspe in the Atlantic) compare to the transitional regions or continental region snowpack?
I do understand that the... -
08-29-2023, 05:58 AM
Thread: AST Level 1 vs. AIARE Level 1
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Thanks for the beta so far. Definitely helps the...
Thanks for the beta so far. Definitely helps the decision making process.
Looking at mid winter course (Jan-Feb-Mar). Since nothing is local for me (terrain or education wise), I'm looking at... -
08-27-2023, 09:10 AM
Thread: AST Level 1 vs. AIARE Level 1
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AST Level 1 vs. AIARE Level 1
What's the main differences between the two programs?
I live in an area where I'd have to travel to take either.
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04-04-2023, 05:34 AM
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Are these still available? Check your messages
Are these still available?
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03-22-2023, 05:30 PM
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2004 Igneous MFGS 185cm w/ sLAB-914 race stock...
2004 Igneous MFGS 185cm w/ sLAB-914 race stock bindings (no longer indemnified). Usually get a day or two on icy groomers. Still rip.
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01-17-2023, 04:11 PM
Thread: Dynafit Tigard
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Anyone know if these will have a high volume fit...
Anyone know if these will have a high volume fit (closer to the Radical Pro) or more of a medium/low volume fit (closer to the Hoji free)?
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05-22-2020, 10:16 PM
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Wildsnow went more into detail on what's inside...
Wildsnow went more into detail on what's inside on this article:
https://www.wildsnow.com/22944/g3-ion-take-apart-heel/
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03-09-2018, 09:20 PM
Thread: Zermatt Guide Recommendations
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227512 Found in Zermatt bar. Maggots have been...
227512
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02-19-2018, 07:25 PM
Thread: Zermatt Guide Recommendations
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Thanks for the info.
Thanks for the info.
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02-16-2018, 02:49 PM
Thread: Zermatt Guide Recommendations
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Zermatt Guide Recommendations
Any maggots have a good recommendation for a guide in Zermatt?
Looking for either some lift accessed freeride skiing or possible some lift assisted touring
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01-21-2017, 02:23 PM
Thread: Arcteryx Coat-Pant Rivet/button
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Arcteryx Coat-Pant Rivet/button
Recently picked up an Arcteryx Rush Jacket.
It comes with their Slide 'n Loc™ snap closures on powder skirt to seal up with the pants. I believe they are MFG'd by a company called Riri under the... -
11-21-2016, 07:44 AM
Thread: K2 Pinnacle Vibram Soles
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Also I was asking for the MSRP of the replacement...
Also I was asking for the MSRP of the replacement soles only.
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11-21-2016, 04:08 AM
Thread: K2 Pinnacle Vibram Soles
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Kids will do that to ya. But got 'em on skis...
Kids will do that to ya. But got 'em on skis already. Plus they went batshit crazy when we got a dusting of snow the other day. They could be future maggots. So I haven't f*cked up the parenting...
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11-20-2016, 08:37 PM
Thread: K2 Pinnacle Vibram Soles
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K2 Pinnacle Vibram Soles
The K2 pinnacle boots have the option of rockered, vibram soles for this year's (2017) boots.
They call them VIBRAM® ISO 9523 RUBBER OUTSOLES
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12-14-2013, 11:09 PM
Thread: Getting around France
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Alright, this idea is starting to get the gears...
Alright, this idea is starting to get the gears turning in the brain. . . .
EasyJet looks to be the best at getting between the two
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12-13-2013, 10:28 PM
Thread: Getting around France
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Getting around France
Trying to pick the brain power of the collective. . .
Turns out I get to go to France in Mid January, to the town of Nantes. Should be there for a Tue-Thur/Friday thing. I know Nantes isn't... -
07-22-2009, 03:53 PM
Thread: Robots are taking over!
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Robots are taking over!
Skiing Robots:
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04-07-2009, 08:49 PM
Thread: EC MINI TUCKS 4/10-12
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I will be heading up tomorrow night and staying...
I will be heading up tomorrow night and staying at the Hermit lake until Sat. Morning. If any other maggots are up there - look for a blue helmet with "C" on fire.
Change for a nickle still - or... -
03-30-2009, 08:55 AM
Thread: Recipe software
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I am also interested in something like this, but...
I am also interested in something like this, but have had no luck finding anything. Of course it also might be due to a lack of effort. If you find anything shoot me a PM.
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03-26-2009, 07:37 PM
Thread: Shane McConkey DIED TODAY
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Yikes:...
Yikes:
http://www.theadventurelife.org/2009/03/skier-shane-mcconkey-killed-in-base-jumping-accident/ -
03-20-2009, 10:36 PM
Thread: EC MINI TUCKS 4/10-12
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Hmmm, I was already planning to go to tuckermans...
Hmmm, I was already planning to go to tuckermans that week (a few days on the early side). But last time I went to an Maggot Summit, my brother almost got a felony charge.
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03-08-2009, 10:04 AM
Thread: Engineering Mags: Force Sensors
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Omega actually has some decent prices. I needed a...
Omega actually has some decent prices. I needed a pressure sensor and got one from them for $700, when others were quoting me $2k. Depends on what you need, I guess. The one I used probably wouldn't...
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03-08-2009, 10:00 AM
Thread: Any Volkswagen Owners?
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I've had 3 VW's (1985-92) GTIs and GLIs. These...
I've had 3 VW's (1985-92) GTIs and GLIs. These were the previous model to the '96 and all gasoline engines. I was always tinkering with them, about 1/2 the time tweaking and the other 1/2 the time...
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02-26-2009, 09:18 PM
Thread: Hammerhead position
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Hammerhead position
I'm doing some comparison on telemark bindings.
What is the distance between pivots on the hammerhead binding? Also, does the second position line up with the first set of mounting holes on the... -
02-12-2009, 05:47 PM
Thread: Getting Maried Labor Day Weekend
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We avoided long weekends for our wedding. Two...
We avoided long weekends for our wedding. Two nights of open bar would have been to big of a hit for the wallet.
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02-10-2009, 02:02 PM
Thread: Name My Child
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Just don't move to Ontario - That's the name of...
Just don't move to Ontario - That's the name of the provincial premier there. I don't think he's too popular these days.
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02-09-2009, 07:30 PM
Thread: The Ford GT
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I read a paper about the cooling system design in...
I read a paper about the cooling system design in the GT. The system needed ridiculous flow rates due to the heat, and the need to pump coolant across the whole vehicle, with the the radiators in the...
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02-06-2009, 05:03 PM
Thread: Splat needs some Luv
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Splat, Sorry for your loss. These words/song...
Splat,
Sorry for your loss. These words/song helped me tons when my best ski buddy passed away suddenly a few years back.
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02-06-2009, 04:10 PM
Thread: New Dynafit-compatible binding from Trab
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The MI2008A 1101 patents are issued by the...
The MI2008A 1101 patents are issued by the Italian patent office, I believe. I think this is the website http://www.uibm.gov.it/it/, but I'm not even sure that the patents there are searchable. Again...
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02-05-2009, 07:13 PM
Thread: New Dynafit-compatible binding from Trab
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from skimountaineering.org:...
from skimountaineering.org:
http://www.skimountaineering.org/files/images/2009_02_01_ISPO%20019.preview.jpg... -
02-05-2009, 04:33 AM
Thread: the OFFICIAL maggot unemployement thread
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Try looking for a job when your skills and...
Try looking for a job when your skills and experience are mainly in the automotive engineering field. Three companies have interviewed me multiple times, turn around and say "hiring freeze!"
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02-03-2009, 09:27 PM
Thread: New Dynafit-compatible binding from Trab
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Definitely a sexy looking binding. It looks slick...
Definitely a sexy looking binding. It looks slick and futuristic, where as the G3 onyx doesn't. (A non AT friend of mine couldn't figure out which part was the toe and heel of that binding)
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01-24-2009, 08:47 PM
Thread: Sitski Breaks Leg
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Well today wasn't a good day then. Get 'er fixed...
Well today wasn't a good day then. Get 'er fixed back up and back on the ski!
No broken Bros,
No broken bones,
Can stop our fellow maggot.
Die Living!
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01-23-2009, 11:22 AM
Thread: "Near Death" experiences from your past.
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So I'm not the only one who gets this kind of...
So I'm not the only one who gets this kind of advice all the time?
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01-22-2009, 01:03 PM
Thread: SitSki at the X-Games TR
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Giver' mang! My first skiercross I watched two...
Giver' mang!
My first skiercross I watched two guys collide in mid-air of the first kicker in the heat just before mine. Had these words playing through my head:
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01-07-2009, 09:04 PM
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My vice is hookers and blow. I will take a case...
My vice is hookers and blow. I will take a case of vodka in return.
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12-11-2008, 09:50 AM
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One word of warning: make sure to check that the...
One word of warning: make sure to check that the paper template matches the binding BEFORE drilling the holes. I used the official template for my linken bindings, that I got off their website, but...
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12-03-2008, 06:07 PM
Thread: FREE IGGIES
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I'd like 'em, cause they'd match my MFaGS, and I...
I'd like 'em, cause they'd match my MFaGS, and I could use 'em since it looks like I'm headed out west. But since I already know the joy of iggies, and the fact that Brian seems to have more cahones...
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11-06-2008, 03:15 PM
Thread: Dynafit binding knock off
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Patent on the dynafits recently expired
Patent on the dynafits recently expired
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09-05-2008, 10:15 AM
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My wife and I did the NZ thing for 4 months of...
My wife and I did the NZ thing for 4 months of our 9 month honeymoon, and around the same time you seem to be planning things. We also spent a week or so in Fiji.
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09-25-2007, 03:34 AM
Thread: Skiing in Europe in Early October
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Okay, so I'll be at the Atomic thing from the...
Okay, so I'll be at the Atomic thing from the 5th-8th. Seemed like a good deal. Thanks for the adivce.
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