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    Thank you rod and bobinch. Will investigate re...

    Thank you rod and bobinch.

    Will investigate re the ladders.
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    Helbronner/Skyway without a guide? The Missus...

    Helbronner/Skyway without a guide?

    The Missus and I are heading back to Aosta Valley, and we have plenty of old favourite spots to revisit, resort and touring.
    However, we're really curious...
  3. Protests and LP105 x 3

    Protests and LP105 x 3
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    Just a casual Insta post. So fast, and goes so...

    Just a casual Insta post. So fast, and goes so big.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/C3QUKoNtznY/
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    Cochise with a fat Luxury Liner for me. Very...

    Cochise with a fat Luxury Liner for me. Very happy with that.
  6. Good work!

    Good work!
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    And next comp cancelled :-( ...

    And next comp cancelled :-(

    https://www.freerideworldtour.com/news-videos/ordino-arcalis-pro-competition-canceled/
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    On my way out the door. Will copy/paste later...

    On my way out the door. Will copy/paste later today.
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    If anyone's interested in the new Atomic line,...

    If anyone's interested in the new Atomic line, here's a very comprehensive Insta post from Craig Murray. Be sure to read the comments where he goes into some details.
    ...
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    Very true.

    Very true.
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    Only just got up and cherry picked through the...

    Only just got up and cherry picked through the mens. Holy smokes, if Weitien Ho's ski hadn't come off, he would have gotten a huge score.

    Stoked to see Turdell, and Finn B, and I thought Ben...
  12. Sweet Jesus, FL105 sounds like the perfect NZ...

    Sweet Jesus, FL105 sounds like the perfect NZ Clubbie ski. So keen to try them.

    Come and visit in August. Can provide LP105s in both lengths, Monsters, Protests if it's dumping, etc. Good beer and...
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    Nice one from Candide: ...

    Nice one from Candide:

    https://www.instagram.com/p/C09cV7Muo07/
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    Perfection

    Perfection
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    Ended up +0.5cm. Great skis, and won稚 fly under...

    Ended up +0.5cm. Great skis, and won稚 fly under the radar, but 192s still the one.
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    Beautiful

    Beautiful
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    Praxis BC in 190 is 8 pounds a pair, so 1800gr...

    Praxis BC in 190 is 8 pounds a pair, so 1800gr per ski. 180 is 1700gr. 106mm waist.

    I had the 190 and foolishly sold them. They were very good in powder for their width, and had a high speed limit...
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    Sure, he did wax poetic a bit, but if those...

    Sure, he did wax poetic a bit, but if those mountains were where he had his formative years, I can relate.
    I would have liked to see more skiing; some good looking lines!
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    52/13 Michael Wirth

    Unbelievable

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tvd6WbVXuL8
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    Man, there's been a changing of the guard. Not a...

    Man, there's been a changing of the guard. Not a single 'grown up' charger left. That said, I'm looking forward to seeing what Finn Bilous can do this year, and Wei Tien Ho looks pretty formidable.
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    Stoked indeed! Those are do-it-all skis. Rail...

    Stoked indeed!

    Those are do-it-all skis. Rail groomers (if not icy), powder, tour, go fast. I'm used to traditional mounts and surprisingly I found that these (-6cm) respond very nicely to...
  22. Thread: The FIFTY

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    Me too.

    Me too.
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    Sticky: Very nice quiver. I could whittle that down to...

    Very nice quiver.

    I could whittle that down to these and be quite happy:

    - BG Tours
    - Katanas
    - Protests
    - 180 Voile Splitter
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    It痴 the photo above the one you致e scribbled on....

    It痴 the photo above the one you致e scribbled on. You can see light under the purple base plates.
  25. Since tearing my hamstring in May I haven't done...

    Since tearing my hamstring in May I haven't done any leg exercise apart from walking, but quite a bit of that, and some light theraband hamstring stuff. Did 3 mini LBs two days ago, and yes I can...
  26. Thank you. Looks manageable.

    Thank you. Looks manageable.
  27. Am I right in assuming that brake arms are...

    Am I right in assuming that brake arms are reasonably straight forward to swap?
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    Haha, yes. Good legs on that fella. Speaking...

    Haha, yes. Good legs on that fella.

    Speaking of cross-posting, this really should be on the Tof Henry thread too. This is an Armada promo vid, but holy smokes there's some good skiing and...
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    It wasn't a snarky question or comment, just...

    It wasn't a snarky question or comment, just curious. I skied K2 VOs and 812, all 205+, so very much a child of that era, but man the style hasn't aged well, has it.

    Edit: and yes, I totally agree...
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    Beautiful mountains and great skiing (Daiek must...

    Beautiful mountains and great skiing (Daiek must be one of the fastest skiers around), but who the hell dresses the poor man?

    Could have done without the cheesy interview style.
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    The NZ$ is crap, so if anyone's going to NZ this...

    The NZ$ is crap, so if anyone's going to NZ this is a really good pack. Not perfect, as lid pocket too small. Generous separate avy tools pocket, top and back access, removable ski/compression straps...
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    Marco Siffredi?

    Marco Siffredi?
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    Thanks for the offer, but I'm in NZ :-)

    Thanks for the offer, but I'm in NZ :-)
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    Big melon guy (61cm) with an oval shape. My...

    Big melon guy (61cm) with an oval shape. My normal helmet is a Scott and it fits nicely. Any other potential lightweight AT helmets, or should I just try to find a Scott Couloir?
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    Proper skiing. Love it.

    Proper skiing. Love it.
  36. Thank you Concierge and TCNROMPER. The...

    Thank you Concierge and TCNROMPER.

    The kindness of strangers got me the perfect pack :-)

    Black M/L ordered.
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    That was good little film. Quite insightful, I...

    That was good little film. Quite insightful, I thought, with zero bro-brah dick waving.

    There sure was a lot of life, energy and enthusiasm in Tof.
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    https://quiksilver.co.nz/blog/snow/white-noise.htm...

    https://quiksilver.co.nz/blog/snow/white-noise.html

    Scroll down for Imperial/surf dims
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    Finn Bilous. Such good style. ...

    Finn Bilous. Such good style.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CxENxlbyPDr/

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsxOuy3yuco
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    I think that was the 98 and 108 Monster's one...

    I think that was the 98 and 108 Monster's one design flaw: beautiful tip-biased flex, but tip rise was too abrupt to plane/float. Imho.
  41. Yep, was just about to order mine, but deal gone....

    Yep, was just about to order mine, but deal gone.

    My bad, but was too busy at work till 11pm, then driving the missus to train at 5am. Faaark!

    Good on you, Concierge. You've obviously made a...
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    Unbelievable. Loved it.

    Unbelievable. Loved it.
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    Super strong skiing on an incredible line....

    Super strong skiing on an incredible line. Badass.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CKRosXNFtpZ/
  44. Another kind offer - what a day! Thank you,...

    Another kind offer - what a day!

    Thank you, Concierge. Not your fault with the shipping.

    TcnRomper has been in touch, and I'll try to order a pack later today. Yeeew!
  45. That's one hell of a generous offer. Thank you. ...

    That's one hell of a generous offer. Thank you.

    Will PM you.
  46. Would buy one in a heartbeat, but $200 shipping...

    Would buy one in a heartbeat, but $200 shipping (to NZ) is just too painful.
  47. Volkl Blaze 106? A hair under 1800gr, reverse...

    Volkl Blaze 106?

    A hair under 1800gr, reverse camber.
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    https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/cl...

    https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/climbing/alex-honnold-dad-parent-free-solo-climbing/
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    But do you like that? Impressive skills, but ugly...

    But do you like that? Impressive skills, but ugly as sin imo.

    Then Nobis came along and changed the game completely:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bNnNDz6l4A
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    Blaze 106 with Alpinists, Trab Vario or a good...

    Blaze 106 with Alpinists, Trab Vario or a good ATK might be a very good touring option for my needs. Wish I could try a pair.
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