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01-02-2024, 08:56 AM
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This is the right move right now. I got some GS...
This is the right move right now. I got some GS skis to compete with my racer spawn and have found them to be a great alternative to whining and crying.
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12-21-2023, 09:15 AM
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Right. this is getting towards that hypothetical...
Right. this is getting towards that hypothetical 10,000 hours to expertise goal.
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12-19-2023, 12:11 PM
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I'm still dreaming of a white Christmas. ...
I'm still dreaming of a white Christmas. Forecast is showing less than preferred but it's something to get this air moved out.
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12-17-2023, 09:01 AM
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Anothervtskibum. I'm sure these guys are...
Anothervtskibum. I'm sure these guys are confirming to those guidelines you shared. But it's still a year round academy by my understanding (Romark Academy as an example).
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12-15-2023, 09:54 AM
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I learned some things the other day from talking...
I learned some things the other day from talking to another dad. His child is incredibly fast (U14). Like 1/2 second slower than a couple of U18 gentlemen whom I thought were pretty fast. Fast enough...
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12-13-2023, 10:37 AM
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Someone said it best. You gotta be sociable. I...
Someone said it best. You gotta be sociable. I agree with that. The kids really need to be teammates. Support each other, watch each other and cheer.
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12-05-2023, 12:21 AM
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I haven't much new to add here except to...
I haven't much new to add here except to commiserate. I have an 8 yo and a 6 yo on the race team and I am already sweating the details. Do we do the week night practices? Do we send em to mount hood...
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11-13-2023, 07:51 AM
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Took the family up Friday. It was fun
Took the family up Friday. It was fun
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11-07-2023, 10:07 AM
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who's going to the MSP Movie? I know it's like...
who's going to the MSP Movie? I know it's like the third time it's been in the state. I'm excited for a little video stoke to get me through the next two weeks of pre-season.
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11-02-2023, 02:36 PM
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If its who i think it is (snowboarder?), that guy...
If its who i think it is (snowboarder?), that guy will slide down anything. Really loves what he's doing.
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10-30-2023, 01:07 PM
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I'll check in with a little bit of grom stoke. I...
I'll check in with a little bit of grom stoke. I know this is usually a steep and deep forum, but be warned. Bitching uses one of your three. Here's me gettng beat by my 8yo at the Solitude race team...
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10-16-2023, 07:55 AM
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First follow Schindlerpiste's advice about up...
First follow Schindlerpiste's advice about up canyon. Then, if that doesn't work out, there is a new Courtyard (he mentioned) at the base of the canyon. Just so happens to be a distillery next door...
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10-13-2023, 01:00 PM
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Awesome. My older kid loves the yellow one from a...
Awesome. My older kid loves the yellow one from a year or two back. I sport the gray/black one.
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10-11-2023, 11:23 AM
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Now this is a proper welcoming.
Now this is a proper welcoming.
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10-10-2023, 03:00 PM
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having been jonged on this topic before, it is my...
having been jonged on this topic before, it is my responsibility, nay privilege, to ask about the Skier's Edge.
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10-10-2023, 01:09 PM
Thread: "The Turn"
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That zipper pull is almost big enough.
That zipper pull is almost big enough.
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10-05-2023, 10:54 AM
Thread: Ski Storage Solutions
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Sounds like a trip report is due... you can leave...
Sounds like a trip report is due... you can leave out the part about carpet and insulation.
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10-05-2023, 07:36 AM
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Looks like the hazing has bled into a new thread.
Looks like the hazing has bled into a new thread.
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10-04-2023, 09:25 AM
Thread: Ski Storage Solutions
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Take em out of your garage and put them in bed...
Take em out of your garage and put them in bed with you like a normal person.
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09-28-2023, 10:53 AM
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We're a one-car household. i will probably hit...
We're a one-car household. i will probably hit you up.
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09-28-2023, 09:28 AM
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I can't justify buying one. Last year I went up...
I can't justify buying one. Last year I went up with the family of four every Sunday for race team and turned down the free coupon since I'd already shelled out $300 or whatever. This year I am going...
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09-28-2023, 08:28 AM
Thread: Go-to fly patterns for trout?
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My go to is always a stimulator. 12 or 14. Always...
My go to is always a stimulator. 12 or 14. Always gets at least a look before I can figure out what is hatching.
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09-21-2023, 02:46 PM
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Bumping this because I'd like to partake. It'd be...
Bumping this because I'd like to partake. It'd be my first since relocating.
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03-06-2023, 10:14 AM
Thread: Marker 7.0 paper template
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Dang. Typical for me, I paid a mint to have these...
Dang. Typical for me, I paid a mint to have these mounted and then looked for a paper template AFTER.
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02-20-2019, 08:27 AM
Thread: Look Pivot 14 Dual and Jigarex Template
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02-19-2019, 11:38 PM
Thread: Look Pivot 14 Dual and Jigarex Template
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02-19-2019, 05:08 PM
Thread: Look Pivot 14 Dual and Jigarex Template
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Look Pivot 14 Dual and Jigarex Template
Have a barely used pair of Look Pivot 14 Dual WTR bindings. 125mm brakes. I thought i could use these with my rockered boots, but it's a no go. I finally found a boot that fits and am cool with pin...
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01-28-2019, 03:03 PM
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LCC has become a pretty toxic road last few...
LCC has become a pretty toxic road last few weekends. We sat for a while on Wasatch getting to Alta Saturday, but it was easy going to White Pine Sunday after 10 (and after i realized i forgot my...
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01-28-2019, 08:46 AM
Thread: Best Gaper qoute of the weekend?
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When there's no paint, or glue handy....
When there's no paint, or glue handy....
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01-28-2019, 08:43 AM
Thread: Best Gaper qoute of the weekend?
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There's actually some truth this. my din was at...
There's actually some truth this. my din was at 5... I guess i'd reduced it for summer storage and forgot to reset.
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01-25-2019, 04:01 PM
Thread: Best Gaper qoute of the weekend?
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Nope. that poor guy may still be looking. Mine...
Nope. that poor guy may still be looking. Mine happened yesterday.
and it has a happy ending.
I grabbed another pair of skis, retraced my steps and found my ski.
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01-25-2019, 01:26 PM
Thread: Best Gaper qoute of the weekend?
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Not so much a gaper quote, as making light of a...
Not so much a gaper quote, as making light of a difficult situation.
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09-22-2018, 06:57 PM
Thread: WTB 188ish Touring Ski
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Ranger is the vanguard equivelent. 2014/15? It...
Ranger is the vanguard equivelent. 2014/15? It was the ranger. Became vanguard next year. Wolfe head. 248238
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09-22-2018, 03:27 PM
Thread: WTB 188ish Touring Ski
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Icelantic Ranger 187? 107mm underfoot. 2 drills....
Icelantic Ranger 187? 107mm underfoot. 2 drills. $100
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05-14-2018, 11:20 AM
Thread: Active Junky caveat
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I bought a wheelset and had a dented rim. Took...
I bought a wheelset and had a dented rim. Took them back to the warehouse and made an exchange. It was processed as s return and AJ revoked my cash back. Some 56 bucks or more. That sucked.
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04-20-2018, 02:51 PM
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OYE. I am the smrt.
OYE. I am the smrt.
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04-20-2018, 02:06 PM
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Why!? I hope (and hope not) that you have some...
Why!? I hope (and hope not) that you have some expenses you need to cover. This is a rad bike.
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04-20-2018, 02:01 PM
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I have an opinion about BF versus QC inserts. The...
I have an opinion about BF versus QC inserts. The QC insert tool is far superior to the slot driver on the BF. It also works on BF inserts. I bought one after years of frustration with the BF insert...
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04-20-2018, 01:57 PM
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a word about hardware store screws: i did. they...
a word about hardware store screws: i did. they worked. I was able to grind them down a bit too when i couldn't find small heads. But i can tell you they aren't as hard as the fasteners from binding...
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04-20-2018, 01:31 PM
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232987232988 followed D-Roc up for a few...
232987232988 followed D-Roc up for a few afternoon turns towards superior Saturday. He got some sweet birthday turns on leftover powder. Lots of folks out there. I saw a lot of loose (but shallow)...
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04-20-2018, 11:42 AM
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Here here. I'm just a weekend warrior, but this...
Here here. I'm just a weekend warrior, but this all rings true for us too. and it's moreso with kids. We manage way better at Alta than Snowbird with the little ones and all their crap.
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03-29-2018, 09:22 PM
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When they detatch (retire) it's no big deal. ...
When they detatch (retire) it's no big deal.
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03-23-2018, 02:06 PM
Thread: ISO: Plastic FKS(Pivot) Half moons
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I have one. Can slip in an envelope for you. Pm...
I have one. Can slip in an envelope for you. Pm me an address.
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03-09-2018, 10:16 AM
Thread: PSA: Corbett's winter sell off
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HOld on to your wallets... Holy crap. If so...
HOld on to your wallets...
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02-28-2018, 07:49 PM
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I'll be there Saturday if'n the wife doesn't tell...
I'll be there Saturday if'n the wife doesn't tell me to eat shit.
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02-22-2018, 01:44 PM
Thread: WTB: Bike Trainer or Stationary Bike
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I have a lower end kinetic cyclone trainer. ...
I have a lower end kinetic cyclone trainer. T-006C model. I haven't set it up yet this winter. I'm in Ctwood heights. can lend it to your or sell it.
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02-20-2018, 10:06 AM
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snow removal in my Cwood hts neighborhood sucked...
snow removal in my Cwood hts neighborhood sucked too. I've not seen a good, timely cleanup in utah yet. Is snow a new thing for this state? :fmicon:
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01-19-2018, 01:51 PM
Thread: Mancuso to compete in Verbier Xtreme!
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Looks like she's going to commentate for NBC at...
Looks like she's going to commentate for NBC at the olympics. So we get to keep her around for at least a little while longer.
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01-19-2018, 01:32 PM
Thread: Help me win an xgames gold
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Done. Just voted for my hero.
Done. Just voted for my hero.
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01-16-2018, 11:30 AM
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2Row is bar none, best thing that has happened to...
2Row is bar none, best thing that has happened to Utah beer. I make the difficult 15 minute pilgrimage there monthly to stock my beer fridge. I like the Feelin Hazy.
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