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    It was good, not great. The blower we've been...

    It was good, not great. The blower we've been enjoying in the backcountry the last 2 days and the 80+ inches of snow we've gotten since the resort last opened is skiing like 10in of wind effect for...
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    489065 Roads are a mess, parking is spicy,...

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    Roads are a mess, parking is spicy, shoveling is constant, but its low density right side up pow out there.
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    Did a quick west shore lap this afternoon, good...

    Did a quick west shore lap this afternoon, good amount of snow but not the snowpocalypse that was hyped up. Fingers crossed water content keeps dropping overnight!
  4. Circa 2006ish. 1st gen Lotus 138s, Flex 3 rocker...

    Circa 2006ish. 1st gen Lotus 138s, Flex 3 rocker 0 with the narrow shark nose and the carbon splinter topsheets. Just retired my first pair to rock skis status and mounted up the minty pair I'd had...
  5. I appreciate how this photo has the skis resting...

    I appreciate how this photo has the skis resting between what I have to assume are the depressions left by the skids of an A-star. Tax write off heli-skiing as research for your small business? If...
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    another great day in the neighborhood 487876

    another great day in the neighborhood
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  7. Winner Winner https://youtu.be/HfP05cKrias

    Winner Winner

    https://youtu.be/HfP05cKrias
  8. Putting the FR120s through their paces 487825

    Putting the FR120s through their paces
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    The locker is nice to have if you're shelling out...

    The locker is nice to have if you're shelling out that kind of cash, but a backdoor pass to the tram is the real value there.
  10. 90ish seconds of zen on 132s ...

    90ish seconds of zen on 132s

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6yXCB4eBq8
  11. I'm on the 187s, mounted at or a few mm in front...

    I'm on the 187s, mounted at or a few mm in front of the recommended line, and am in dobermans/zipfits. In tried skiing them with an aggressive touring boot (atomic hawx) and it just wasn't enough...
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    I had the fl113s out yesterday for the bluebird...

    I had the fl113s out yesterday for the bluebird and started today on the FR120s to better handle the sierra cement. They both have their place and excel in the conditions they're intended for.

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  13. 487426 The right skis for the day!

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    The right skis for the day!
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    I've given up being concerned with specific...

    I've given up being concerned with specific placement on the podium and now only find myself disappointed in the judges if someone deserving gets left off the podium entirely. In this case, I have no...
  15. You'd be very happy on these. Coming from...

    You'd be very happy on these. Coming from Wildcats to the FR120s as a pow ski is going to make you feel like you need a pair.
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    I really want the r120s, but already having the...

    I really want the r120s, but already having the fl113s even I can't justify the overlap.
  17. Price drops for everything remaining

    Price drops for everything remaining
  18. I also have been a 190 wildcat fanboy in both...

    I also have been a 190 wildcat fanboy in both regular and tour layups. The FR120ST definitely has more float and tip dive won't be an issue due to the rocker profile, but the amount of rocker means...
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    I had a pair of these in 198 with 916s get...

    I had a pair of these in 198 with 916s get stolen, I still chuckle when I think about the thief trying to lift let alone ski those rocketships, I hope he tried to make a turn and just went straight...
  20. I've had 3 pow days on the 187 FR120s and have...

    I've had 3 pow days on the 187 FR120s and have some thoughts. For reference i'm 5'10", 155lbs before gear, and consider myself to be an aggressive but not remarkable or memorable skier when compared...
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    I was happy to get a morning of fun turns, free...

    I was happy to get a morning of fun turns, free refills, and minimal crowds on KT, no complaints at all with how the day turned out. Next few mornings will be interesting, excited to see what the...
  22. I'm on the 187 FR120s, mounted 85.5cm from the...

    I'm on the 187 FR120s, mounted 85.5cm from the tail and I'm happy with that spot.
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    20 something second report from Palisades today:...

    20 something second report from Palisades today:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7imlbqRODLA
  24. I confirmed that the 120s can fly. This was my...

    I confirmed that the 120s can fly. This was my second run on these skis, that is how intuitive and confidence inspiring these things are.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7imlbqRODLA
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    With the exception of Granite and gold coast...

    With the exception of Granite and gold coast pretty much everything was either ski on or a minimal wait after 2pm as well. Parking lot was a mess and mountain run was a dumpster fire, but the actual...
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    west shore/emerald bay will likely close and...

    west shore/emerald bay will likely close and you'll have to drive the long way around the lake. 80 is the safer bet in my opinion but that is just a guess based on the forecast.
  27. I don't know where this should live as there...

    I don't know where this should live as there isn't a swallowtail 120 thread, but i'm looking for guidance on mount point for the 187 FR120s. I'm 5'10", 155lbs before any gear, ski faster than most...
  28. Open to offers on everything left, boots,...

    Open to offers on everything left, boots, crampons, skins, and brakes
  29. Bumping this up: Lange boots, crampons, skins,...

    Bumping this up: Lange boots, crampons, skins, and ATK brakes all still available. If i'm off on pricing make me an offer.
  30. If anyone has some 115mm brakes floating around...

    If anyone has some 115mm brakes floating around for sale please let me know. Don't have to be new, just functional.
  31. Skis_the_trees gets the Kreuzspitze heels and k14...

    Skis_the_trees gets the Kreuzspitze heels and k14 plates
    Skifishbum is quickest on the draw for the lotuses with el chup a close second if he passes

    Everything else is still up for grabs.
  32. FS: Lotus 120s, binding parts, boots, crampons, skins, misc...

    Everything is in good shape and I wouldn't hesitate to ski, climb, or skin with it, I just don't have a use case for it anymore. Unless otherwise noted everything is used but still 100% functional...
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    if anyone ends up with not totally clapped out...

    if anyone ends up with not totally clapped out 26.5 GFT they're interested in offloading, give me a shout.
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    Wish I had known it was another mag on the...

    Wish I had known it was another mag on the alternate timing/schedule, we were on Shirley watching you all ski and i'd imagine vice versa for you all. I'm the tracks going skiers left to right here...
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    There is something to be said for taking the new...

    There is something to be said for taking the new job and continuing to live the lifestyle that your old job funded. Given the time value of money, banking the delta between the respective comp plans...
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    Rough day for the Palisades family, good reminder...

    Rough day for the Palisades family, good reminder that you can never mitigate all the risk inherent to skiing. Hug your loved ones and say thank you to patrol for all they do when you see them out...
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    The heritage lab 113s are the best ski i've used...

    The heritage lab 113s are the best ski i've used in this category.
  38. If any more 185 FL105s with the FL113 rocker ever...

    If any more 185 FL105s with the FL113 rocker ever get pressed by mistake, i'd be quite interested in that setup!

    My C105s have been great so far, I was worried about dropping down to a 178 but no...
  39. I'll bring them out for you. They're 100%...

    I'll bring them out for you. They're 100% functional and will work on a binding freedom plate, I just don't need to keep hoarding them anymore as i've switched over to pivots in the last few years. I...
  40. Anybody in UT need some heavy, cosmetically beat,...

    Anybody in UT need some heavy, cosmetically beat, high din (s920 with the inner spring removed), bindings? Most little toe wing nubs are missing, one entire toe piece is missing, and there is a...
  41. 479297 Just switched them over from pivots...

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    Just switched them over from pivots this week. Nuts to have a ski this big weigh 2250g with bindings I trust to ski hard.

    I'd be stoked on a 132 party on a super deep westshore day, now...
  42. I've made my peace with this. When is the...

    I've made my peace with this. When is the revised/updated Tabla Rasa making an appearance?
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    Just found a crack in my Smith helmet and need to...

    Just found a crack in my Smith helmet and need to replace it before this ski season really ramps up. If there are any codes out there so I don't have to spend $240 to protect what little brain matter...
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    I've had good luck with patagonia and o'neill,...

    I've had good luck with patagonia and o'neill, but it all about your body type and what fits you best. I'd say that you should really try a bunch on before making a decision, even the best materials...
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    I have mine run out the side of liner, comes out...

    I have mine run out the side of liner, comes out on the inside by my instep and runs up the inside/back to the top of the boot. No issues or problems.
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    OB in SF has had a few standout days this month,...

    OB in SF has had a few standout days this month, next few days look pretty damn good too. Great to be back in the water with some size and power again after a pretty lackluster fall thus far.
  47. Stoked on this thread, I'm a recovering type 2.5...

    Stoked on this thread, I'm a recovering type 2.5 fun enthusiast who isn't fully ready to let that side of my personality completely die off.

    My axes/whippets theory is simple, if you're only...
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    If you can live with a 122mm waist:...

    If you can live with a 122mm waist: https://heritagelabskis.com/products/hb122
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    Get whatever pivot color options you want or go...

    Get whatever pivot color options you want or go full custom: https://crasheur.com/
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    Grind 1.5mm off the heel screws and mount the...

    Grind 1.5mm off the heel screws and mount the metal track directly to the ski. Decreases the ramp angle and sheds a few extra grams as well.
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