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01-21-2024, 09:02 AM
Thread: Durable Sticky Snow Shovel Remedies
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this I hand shoveled 1/3 of a city block with...
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I hand shoveled 1/3 of a city block with 6’ wide sidewalks for several years in Montana. A plastic pusher is the only way to go, so much more efficient. -
01-16-2024, 07:22 PM
Thread: Telemark skiing is dead.
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In tele boots no less! Haha
In tele boots no less! Haha
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01-16-2024, 07:21 PM
Thread: Telemark skiing is dead.
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Ha I was just chuckling at the “perv”ian typo.
Ha
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01-16-2024, 07:45 AM
Thread: Telemark skiing is dead.
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Is that the guy hiding in the bushes wearing...
Is that the guy hiding in the bushes wearing nothing but a toque?
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01-15-2024, 03:48 PM
Thread: Where does this place exist?
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Literally thousands of options, so there’s that.
Literally thousands of options, so there’s that.
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01-12-2024, 03:47 PM
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MVP 108s ready to roll. 482711
MVP 108s ready to roll. 482711
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01-12-2024, 07:55 AM
Thread: Help bloat my quiver w/ a skinny ski
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/256300056959
https://www.ebay.com/itm/256300056959
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01-10-2024, 04:58 PM
Thread: Praxis Sapling Ski Poles
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hint = sapling
hint = sapling
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01-09-2024, 04:25 PM
Thread: Best traditional directional 110-115 ski
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Quixote > GPO for this purpose IMO because I...
Quixote > GPO for this purpose IMO because I think it would probably be better on the runouts. But the Q is also a lot more money since I think it’s a custom only option now.
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01-08-2024, 09:05 AM
Thread: PSA: Superior Fleece Sale Now
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Thanks Cruiser, missed the last opportunity,...
Thanks Cruiser, missed the last opportunity, poplar beanie ordered.
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01-05-2024, 09:49 AM
Thread: Base layers for touring
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nailed it!
nailed it!
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01-04-2024, 08:21 PM
Thread: What's Blizzard up to?
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Not wind affected moguls though, Quixote isn’t a...
Not wind affected moguls though, Quixote isn’t a lot of fun in moguls. But it rails rippled wind affected firm snow if I get my speed up.
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01-04-2024, 08:18 PM
Thread: What's Blizzard up to?
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Hopefully they don’t end up being too unwieldy,...
Hopefully they don’t end up being too unwieldy, but can probably flip them on gear swap pretty quickly if so. Sastrugi is the suckage, best ski I’ve ever had for those conditions is the Praxis...
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01-04-2024, 07:55 PM
Thread: What's Blizzard up to?
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Thanks bodywhomper. Honestly if it’s super steep...
Thanks bodywhomper. Honestly if it’s super steep and icy I usually switch to p turns until I get to the lower mellower part of the local hill or it softens up on the steeper pitches. One thing I love...
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01-04-2024, 05:08 PM
Thread: Praxis MVP
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I have a new pair of custom MVP 108s but it’s...
I have a new pair of custom MVP 108s but it’s been too icy/bony to take them out. 18” on the way over the next several days if the forecast holds so should get them out soon!
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01-04-2024, 04:45 PM
Thread: What's Blizzard up to?
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Gonna mount em up! 18” of snow on the way in the...
Gonna mount em up! 18” of snow on the way in the next ten days now that I bought a firm groomer zoomer, ha.
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01-04-2024, 09:13 AM
Thread: What's Blizzard up to?
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Have a new pair of 2022 Brahma 88s showing up...
Have a new pair of 2022 Brahma 88s showing up tomorrow that I scored for a great price. 183 was the only size available and I tend to like 180-185ish ski lengths but this sounds like a pretty stiff...
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01-02-2024, 11:16 AM
Thread: Chalk skis
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After two days on icy groomers at the local hill,...
After two days on icy groomers at the local hill, just scored a brand new pair of Brahma 88s for $325 shipped, woot!
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12-31-2023, 10:38 AM
Thread: Chalk skis
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Damn you! My quiver is fine, my quiver is...
Damn you!
My quiver is fine, my quiver is fine, my quiver is fine…. 😅 -
12-31-2023, 12:26 AM
Thread: Chalk skis
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Roger that
Roger that
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12-30-2023, 10:54 AM
Thread: Chalk skis
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Ummmm, Bonafides…
Ummmm, Bonafides…
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12-28-2023, 03:09 PM
Thread: Which touring pole do I want?
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Yeah, concur with that. I usually adjust them...
Yeah, concur with that. I usually adjust them once for the climb then drop them down a bit for the descent.
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12-28-2023, 02:08 PM
Thread: Which touring pole do I want?
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Gotta say that extendable poles and kick wax have...
Gotta say that extendable poles and kick wax have been a godsend for me more than once on long flats for entry/exit.
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12-24-2023, 10:49 AM
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Pomerelle = great snow / flat Pebble = not...
Pomerelle = great snow / flat
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12-23-2023, 02:51 AM
Thread: Telemark skiing is dead.
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My favorite G3 ski from that era was the...
My favorite G3 ski from that era was the non-asymmetric Reverend, really liked that ski.
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12-14-2023, 08:22 PM
Thread: PSA: Mount your own fucking skis.
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Shops are busy, mistakes happen, sometimes the...
Shops are busy, mistakes happen, sometimes the tech is very good sometimes not so much. And if I make a mistake it’s on me (only two minor issues over the years, one the result of too many beers,...
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12-14-2023, 07:31 PM
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Hey, you’re in luck, it’s not a truck! ;)
Hey, you’re in luck, it’s not a truck! ;)
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12-14-2023, 01:02 PM
Thread: PSA: Mount your own fucking skis.
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A tap is definitely worth having, but for years I...
A tap is definitely worth having, but for years I just used an extra screw to pre-thread the hole. Make sure to use correct bit size for metal, punch a divot, pre-drill with small pilot bit, drill...
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12-11-2023, 07:10 PM
Thread: Snowblower Advice?
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I’ve been very happy with my Ariens 24” deluxe, I...
I’ve been very happy with my Ariens 24” deluxe, I would go two stage gas if you move much snow.
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12-08-2023, 04:18 PM
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Sweet!!
Sweet!!
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12-08-2023, 04:16 PM
Thread: Touring Meals/Snacks
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I bring a variety of things but often pbj or...
I bring a variety of things but often pbj or meat/cheese/bread. I almost always have corn nuts because they are so light.
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12-07-2023, 07:32 PM
Thread: Skis! Praxis, Kastle Volkl ...
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. Thanks N1CK, couldn’t find that chart. A...
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Thanks N1CK, couldn’t find that chart. A little too similar to my MVPs I think. Bump for what I’m sure would be an awesome all arounder! -
12-06-2023, 07:13 PM
Thread: WTB: Scarpa TX Comp NTN 27.5 or 28.0
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Funny side story based on an email notification...
Funny side story based on an email notification that I would have to sign for the package within a 5 hour timeframe of estimated delivery, fyi.
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12-06-2023, 06:52 PM
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Based only on what I’ve read and owning some...
Based only on what I’ve read and owning some Praxis skis that I love, sounds like a perfect fit to me. New MVP 108 in my quiver now as well.
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12-06-2023, 05:39 PM
Thread: WTB: Scarpa TX Comp NTN 27.5 or 28.0
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Ordered last Friday, got them today, crazy fast...
Ordered last Friday, got them today, crazy fast shipping!
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12-04-2023, 09:02 PM
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SumJongGuy forever more in remembrance, ...
SumJongGuy
forever more in remembrance,
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12-04-2023, 08:42 PM
Thread: Telemark skiing is dead.
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Not only is it half a binding half a brain, but...
Not only is it half a binding half a brain, but half a pair of skis, half a brain!
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12-04-2023, 07:44 PM
Thread: Telemark skiing is dead.
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I got so tired of trying different tele touring...
I got so tired of trying different tele touring combinations that I finally moved to a/t for bigger bc touring with no regrets. But always a free heel outside of that. I got paranoid the other night...
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12-04-2023, 07:00 PM
Thread: Telemark skiing is dead.
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Never owned the megawatt but the similar but...
Never owned the megawatt but the similar but narrower justice was sheer unadulterated joy in light powder. I can only imagine the fatter megawatt would be even more fun.
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12-02-2023, 05:30 PM
Thread: Skis! Praxis, Kastle Volkl ...
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I can’t remember dimensions/design purpose, etc....
I can’t remember dimensions/design purpose, etc. on the praxis??
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12-01-2023, 11:52 PM
Thread: WTB: Scarpa TX Comp NTN 27.5 or 28.0
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Nice!
Nice!
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12-01-2023, 12:14 PM
Thread: WTB: Scarpa TX Comp NTN 27.5 or 28.0
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The only thing wonky so far was that it took a...
The only thing wonky so far was that it took a few tries for their automated system to get my address right. Kept placing me in a different nearby town. But ordering and using PayPal was all smooth...
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12-01-2023, 10:56 AM
Thread: WTB: Scarpa TX Comp NTN 27.5 or 28.0
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Given that the TX comp will no longer be in the...
Given that the TX comp will no longer be in the Scarpa lineup, just ordered a pair from Alpinstore. Will post on here once received to let others know how it goes.
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11-30-2023, 08:28 PM
Thread: Telemark skiing is dead.
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Woot!
Woot!
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11-30-2023, 07:45 PM
Thread: Telemark skiing is dead.
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Honestly, at $300 new I would probably be all...
Honestly, at $300 new I would probably be all over it. I remember reading a lot of reviews about how versatile of a ski it was and always kind of regretted not buying them.
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11-30-2023, 07:00 PM
Thread: Telemark skiing is dead.
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I came really close to buying that ski a few...
I came really close to buying that ski a few years ago and remembered Lord Thomas having some good reviews.
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11-29-2023, 09:37 PM
Thread: Utility Vests
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I wish they came in smaller volumes. Any...
I wish they came in smaller volumes. Any experience with the dromlite versions? That one comes in a 2L.
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11-29-2023, 07:57 PM
Thread: Utility Vests
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No doubt! Except it should be more general, such...
No doubt! Except it should be more general, such as items used while skiing for something other than their intended purpose, ha.
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11-29-2023, 07:52 PM
Thread: Telemark skiing is dead.
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That’s why I brought up the Invictus 95, much...
That’s why I brought up the Invictus 95, much softer but still really fun on soft groomers and shallow side snow. Nothing like the ti version. But there are better more playful options out there that...
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11-29-2023, 11:53 AM
Thread: Utility Vests
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I got tired of bladder hose/mouthpiece freezing...
I got tired of bladder hose/mouthpiece freezing issues so switched to the Osprey soft flasks a few years ago. They have been great. Easy to stash in a pocket and no leaks to date.
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