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12-26-2022, 01:08 PM
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Hawx has a tighter heel, I had to get a bit more...
Hawx has a tighter heel, I had to get a bit more stretching done in the forefoot vs the cochise so it might be a tad narrower and it's lower volume over the arch...which I like because my arches are...
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12-20-2022, 12:06 PM
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Hawx sold with both liners. Will trade...
Hawx sold with both liners.
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12-17-2022, 07:06 PM
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Tracker sold. Open to offers on the boots.
Tracker sold. Open to offers on the boots.
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12-15-2022, 05:00 PM
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FS: BCA Tracker S, Atomic Hawx 130 Ultra 28.5, Tecnica Cochise 130
SOLD BCA Tracker S beacon. I ordered myself a Barryvox so don't need this unit anymore. Used for ~30 or so tours and a few practice sessions. No issues with functionality at all. A few superficial...
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12-13-2022, 12:16 AM
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Bindings sold. Brakes still available.
Bindings sold. Brakes still available.
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12-12-2022, 10:09 PM
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FS: Salomon MTN bindings (used) + new 100mm brakes
~50 days on these gold colored MTNs. Slight bit of play in both heels between the base and the tower, but not noticeable in anything remotely soft (even in hard snow it's barely noticeable)....
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12-12-2022, 10:00 PM
Thread: WTB Tech bindings
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I was just about to post my MTNs and saw this....
I was just about to post my MTNs and saw this. They have around 50 days on them and have a tiny bit of play in the heels. Good shape otherwise. Was thinking $200+ship, no brakes or leashes with that...
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05-03-2022, 10:11 AM
Thread: New Foot Scanner App
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That's what I was afraid of, and thanks for...
That's what I was afraid of, and thanks for confirming Greg. I stuck my foot in the new Hawx and the Lange XT3 last week and the Hawx suits my foot a bit better. I had more room around the ankle in...
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04-26-2022, 05:25 PM
Thread: Aluminium rims stuck to hubs
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This is the way. Emphasis on the no antiseize...
This is the way.
Emphasis on the no antiseize on studs but rather on the hub where the wheel meets it. White lithium grease will probably work fine, but it hardens up after a while. -
04-26-2022, 04:46 PM
Thread: New Foot Scanner App
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Follow up question for the narrow heel crowd: is...
Follow up question for the narrow heel crowd: is there a touring boot that caters to low instep/narrow heel feet (vs a 'hybrid' boot like the Hawx) that I might get a better fit with?
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04-26-2022, 12:52 AM
Thread: Aluminium rims stuck to hubs
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I've had good luck wailing on the seized wheel...
I've had good luck wailing on the seized wheel with another wheel. Use the spare if it's full size. Had a seized wheel on a rabbit years ago - kicking it didn't work sledge didn't work, huge pry bar...
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04-25-2022, 11:03 PM
Thread: New Foot Scanner App
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Beauty, thanks a million for the info Greg! I'll...
Beauty, thanks a million for the info Greg! I'll keep my eyes peeled for what Atomic has in store for us. You weren't kidding about that GFT liner being expensive...looks pretty rad though.
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04-25-2022, 04:33 PM
Thread: New Foot Scanner App
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414382414383414384 Very cool app! It took...
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Very cool app! It took about 10 tries but it finally worked for me (it always failed when 'calculating model' or whatever the last step is).
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03-02-2022, 11:53 AM
Thread: PSA: Mount your own fucking skis.
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I've used this trick a few times on spinners and...
I've used this trick a few times on spinners and it works great. I didn't have fiberglass cloth, but shredded up fiberglass insulation worked like a charm.
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02-18-2022, 10:37 AM
Thread: Official ATK Binding Thread
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Well the C-Raider stated weight is consistent...
Well the C-Raider stated weight is consistent with the Raider 12 stated weight (i.e. about 20 grams low). Toe weighs 93g, heel (with brake) 230g, crampon clip is 7g for a grand total of 330g with...
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02-18-2022, 01:25 AM
Thread: DIY Binding Templates
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Thanks a million for sharing the base template....
Thanks a million for sharing the base template. They helped immensely with a mount tonight - I was able to hack together a slightly better atk template with my budget photoshop skills.
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02-17-2022, 05:09 PM
Thread: Official ATK Binding Thread
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Whoah, the new Raider EVO models in that...
Whoah, the new Raider EVO models in that catalogue have some improvements. Adjustable toe release (???), automatic brake - no more push button. You lock the brake by rotating the heel...like og...
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02-07-2022, 03:32 PM
Thread: PTEX1 ! Pre-spring sale. It is time
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Ditto this. Replied within a day.
Ditto this. Replied within a day.
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02-07-2022, 02:56 PM
Thread: ISO: MTN/Backland bindings- no brakes
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This is correct, you can mount them without the...
This is correct, you can mount them without the heel pad thingy.
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02-04-2022, 03:24 PM
Thread: Any Beta on BD Helio 116?
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I ordered a pair of 115s today...they're on...
I ordered a pair of 115s today...they're on clearance at MEC and I couldn't resist. If I can find clamps I'll have a bit of beta in the next few weeks.
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01-24-2022, 10:18 AM
Thread: The 300g Touring Binding Thread
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Little bit of both I think, but I don't have then...
Little bit of both I think, but I don't have then on hand...it's subtle, but if you twist/pull on the heel tower there's movement and an audible 'click'. I'm not worried yet, but will keep an eye out...
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01-13-2022, 04:29 PM
Thread: The 300g Touring Binding Thread
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I just noticed this in my MTNs - both heel towers...
I just noticed this in my MTNs - both heel towers have some slop in them that looks to be coming from the interface between the track and the heel tower. Not noticeable skiing in powder, but I could...
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01-13-2022, 01:57 PM
Thread: FS: 2021 Blizz Spur 189, Tour Wrap 28
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Might be interested in the Tour Wrap...what was...
Might be interested in the Tour Wrap...what was the issue with your ankles? Did the liner have too much or too little volume in that area?
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10-26-2021, 09:37 AM
Thread: Flylow pants, medium, grey $60
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I'll take these...PM incoming.
I'll take these...PM incoming.
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09-06-2021, 03:57 PM
Thread: Flylow Knight Jacket - Amber - Large
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Sent you a PM.
Sent you a PM.
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09-02-2021, 08:42 AM
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I ordered up some 115s last night for a...
I ordered up some 115s last night for a pretty-much-everyday ski in western canada. Stoked. Good deals from Gearhub in Fernie right now on other Enforcers too.
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04-12-2021, 10:36 AM
Thread: FS: 14/15? Automatic 109 189
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I'm really surprised no one has grabbed these! I...
I'm really surprised no one has grabbed these! I had a pair for a season.5 and didn't really get on with them (too floppy for my hefty ass), but they were decent despite that and they sold in a flash...
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03-31-2021, 11:12 AM
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I just picked up a pair of zero g 105s...
I just picked up a pair of zero g 105s too...hoping to get out this weekend. They sure aren't soft to hand flex!
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03-31-2021, 11:10 AM
Thread: wtb: resort worthy tech bindings
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Tectons?
Tectons?
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03-27-2021, 04:12 PM
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Tentatively sold...
Tentatively sold...
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03-27-2021, 03:59 PM
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FS: 2019 Faction Candide 3.0 186 (flat, no bindings) minty
My first thread has disappeared...not sure why. Anyway, take 2.
Pretty minty...they have ~15 backcountry/powder days on them. The bases, topsheets and edges are all in excellent shape. They have... -
03-24-2021, 04:34 PM
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Damn, those yellow and purple pivots are bad ass!
Damn, those yellow and purple pivots are bad ass!
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03-04-2020, 02:38 PM
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I was thinking this was a Dynafit patent too, but...
I was thinking this was a Dynafit patent too, but can't confirm. Interesting about the Plums...
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03-04-2020, 02:31 PM
Thread: PSA: Mount your own fucking skis.
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Those ATKs are sexy bindings. Cool idea with the...
Those ATKs are sexy bindings. Cool idea with the 3d printed guide!
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03-02-2020, 11:53 AM
Thread: Feeler: 186 Rossi Black Ops 118
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I'd be interested in the bindings if someone...
I'd be interested in the bindings if someone takes the skis. I mean I want the skis too, but I don't have the $ for both.
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02-28-2020, 12:53 PM
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Great thread. Fuck yes I would have eaten those...
Great thread. Fuck yes I would have eaten those dogs (since they smelled okay).
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02-25-2020, 03:52 PM
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This fall I found a Babybel cheese wheel in my...
This fall I found a Babybel cheese wheel in my bag from a spring trip...I may have tasted it. And regretted it.
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02-14-2020, 10:29 AM
Thread: PSA: Mount your own fucking skis.
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Standard gorilla glue expands like a...
Standard gorilla glue expands like a motherf*cker. Do not use. Gorilla wood glue is fine though if wood glue is your thing. I use a lepage 2 part slow cure marine epoxy. Seems to work well.
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02-06-2020, 11:56 AM
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Well fuck. Wait, technically she's an ex-gf. We...
Well fuck. Wait, technically she's an ex-gf. We broke up once. Lawyered.
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02-05-2020, 02:19 PM
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My wife is selling a pair of og S7W, 168, radical...
My wife is selling a pair of og S7W, 168, radical st, mounted for a 24.5 boot (not sure of bsl). Skis are on their third mount, have a couple of spots filled but are in decent shape. Bindings have...
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01-22-2020, 11:45 AM
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The Spindrift 32 is pretty sweet, and it has...
The Spindrift 32 is pretty sweet, and it has snowboard straps (I haven't used them because I ski, but they're there). They wouldn't work in conjunction with the helmet carry though. It carries and...
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01-17-2020, 03:05 PM
Thread: PSA: Mount your own fucking skis.
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Love those graphics. They look good with the...
Love those graphics. They look good with the white Shift too.
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01-09-2020, 04:31 PM
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I think the concern is that if you have a bit of...
I think the concern is that if you have a bit of lateral elasticity in the heel AND the toe the binding might feel slightly sloppy. From a hand test, the xenic heel is noticeably more resistant to...
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01-08-2020, 05:07 PM
Thread: PSA: Mount your own fucking skis.
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That's a cool article! But super limited info on...
That's a cool article! But super limited info on the actual process. How did they test pullout strength? Did the ski they mount have a metal layer (presumably not since they used a 3.5mm bit)?
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01-06-2020, 05:43 PM
Thread: Faction Candide 3.0
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I picked up a used set of 2017/18 3.0s (186),...
I picked up a used set of 2017/18 3.0s (186), threw some Shifts on them for general resort use/occasional slack country and they're saweeeeet! So poppy it's almost ridiculous and they can actually...
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01-06-2020, 01:18 PM
Thread: PSA: Mount your own fucking skis.
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Has anyone mounted G3 FINDr skis? G3 is saying I...
Has anyone mounted G3 FINDr skis? G3 is saying I should use a 3.5 mm bit, but the graphics on their site show a Titanal mounting plate in the ski, leading me to think I should use a 4.1 mm bit.
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01-03-2020, 12:34 PM
Thread: FS: OG Rossi Squad 7
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Are there similar skis to this one from other...
Are there similar skis to this one from other brands now? I'm going to need to retire my squads at some point and am wondering what I should look at...is the bibby pro similar? It's supposed to be...
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01-03-2020, 10:24 AM
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Have you mounted any bindings before? I was a bit...
Have you mounted any bindings before? I was a bit nervous to do mine, but after playing around with them and the instructions it was really straightforward. I did a test mount and it was smooth...
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12-20-2019, 03:36 PM
Thread: Pivots for ISO 9523 Sole
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Awesome. Pivot style or something completely...
Awesome. Pivot style or something completely different?
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12-19-2019, 10:12 AM
Thread: WTB Skins
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Hey Marshal, if the OP doesn't take these, I...
Hey Marshal, if the OP doesn't take these, I will...I've been looking for some better skins to replace my wife's mangled BD ascensions.
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