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04-10-2023, 04:43 AM
Thread: New Strive - paging ONK
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Anybody developed any firm thoughts on the strive...
Anybody developed any firm thoughts on the strive system yet? Looks like a lot of plastic.
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04-04-2023, 04:11 AM
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Thanks all. Appreciate the help.
Thanks all. Appreciate the help.
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04-02-2023, 11:51 PM
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Salomon warden bindings - can you swap brake arms?
Does anybody know if you can swap brake arms on Solomon warden bindings like you used to be able to with the old brake format? And if so do the old brake arms fit in the new brake housing plates?
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10-15-2020, 09:46 PM
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I picked up a Rossi black Ops 118 the other day...
I picked up a Rossi black Ops 118 the other day and really like them. Another option to look into / out for.
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Duke PT16
Anyone know anything about these? I’m not interested in owning them, but I like to know about new things.
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10-10-2019, 12:09 AM
Thread: Best Single-Quiver ~100 Waist Ski
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If you’re going to be on variable/icy snow as...
If you’re going to be on variable/icy snow as well as powder you might take a look at the mantra 102. I tried it once, then again, and I’m picking my pair up tomorrow.
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12-29-2018, 05:10 AM
Thread: Gear rumors 19/20
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Does anyone know if the Black Crow Atris is...
Does anyone know if the Black Crow Atris is changing for 2020?
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09-03-2018, 04:08 AM
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I've got some 110mm brakes. I guess that's the...
I've got some 110mm brakes. I guess that's the missing width.
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10-15-2017, 03:03 AM
Thread: What kingswood ski is this?
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There should be a serial number on them. Email...
There should be a serial number on them. Email Alex; I bet he can tell you what the composition and flex is. He can probably tell you what model it is too..
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08-14-2016, 04:15 PM
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Hi, I've been running a Cochise in NZ for 4...
Hi, I've been running a Cochise in NZ for 4 seasons and I can't find a better stiffish ski for Sth island conditions including wind slab, and low cm pow. It's a bit wider than you want at 108 but the...
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11-02-2015, 05:02 AM
Thread: Rugby World Cup 2015
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The All Blacks often win, or seal their games in...
The All Blacks often win, or seal their games in the last 10-20 mins. They do this by attacking hard, the strategic pressure is constant, and they play an extremely fast game that other teams can't...
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10-27-2015, 03:07 AM
Thread: Rugby World Cup 2015
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yes? I'm not freaky talk a lot jerr who likes...
yes?
I'm not freaky talk a lot jerr who likes guns and seemed to have no life outside this board. I'm the original jerr who only really talks about skiing... and rugby every 4 years. -
10-26-2015, 03:30 AM
Thread: Rugby World Cup 2015
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Next weekend will be sick. Australia were the...
Next weekend will be sick.
Australia were the only team to bet NZ this season. It was a tight game at home for Aus, winning by 8 points. The following weekend we bet them 41-13 in Auckland.
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10-18-2015, 04:02 PM
Thread: Rugby World Cup 2015
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Reading the beginning off this thread's the first...
Reading the beginning off this thread's the first time I've seen anyone from the English rugby team in a while!
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10-08-2015, 02:49 AM
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Ohhhh shit. This is exactly what I wanted to...
Ohhhh shit. This is exactly what I wanted to hear. I love buying new skis.
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10-07-2015, 05:08 PM
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Bliz zero g 108 - Urge to live vicariously through others
I've been playing around with new set-ups lately, touring and resort, and I've learned 2 things.
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06-05-2015, 08:10 PM
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Quiver killer dual mount - Guardian & King Pin
Hi, I'm just about to mount up some sally guardians via quiver killer inserts (look 13 din version of that binding, whatever that's called). I want to pop some king pins on later. Does anyone know...
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04-12-2015, 10:15 PM
Thread: RPC112 Hybrid - mounting point
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^ How do you find that mount point?
^ How do you find that mount point?
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04-07-2015, 11:50 PM
Thread: RPC112 Hybrid - mounting point
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Thanks Seth. So, +1 seems to be the money spot? I...
Thanks Seth. So, +1 seems to be the money spot? I can live with that.
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04-06-2015, 05:00 AM
Thread: RPC112 Hybrid - mounting point
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RPC112 Hybrid - mounting point
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I've just got a pair of these, current production year, in 186. I'm putting sally 13din touring bindings on em, but I'm not sure where to mount them. Does anyone have any insight?
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11-05-2014, 01:46 AM
Thread: USA vs All Blacks - Rugby
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Money & population size and/or number of...
Money & population size and/or number of participants per capita do make a difference. The thing that makes the All Blacks freakish is that they achieve their level without without topping the world...
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10-30-2014, 01:01 PM
Thread: USA vs All Blacks - Rugby
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USA vs All Blacks - Rugby
Game's on this Saturday, 1st Nov in Chicago. I think it's the first time the All Blacks have played in the US?
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09-14-2014, 03:22 PM
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In TGR land they call NZ North Island skis 'east...
In TGR land they call NZ North Island skis 'east coast' skis. So, ask for a playful turny east coast type ski that you can tour on.
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07-16-2014, 08:01 PM
Thread: Wailer 122 RP2
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^^^ No offence, but I think that sounds really...
^^^ No offence, but I think that sounds really silly. Now please stop talking about it because you're taking up space where we could be talking about a 122RP/C - which doesn't sound silly at all.
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07-15-2014, 01:59 PM
Thread: Wailer 122 RP2
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The idea of a 122 RP is pretty exciting. Can we...
The idea of a 122 RP is pretty exciting. Can we stay with that?
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05-24-2014, 02:48 AM
Thread: School Me: Skis for Arctic Expeditions?
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...yawn!
...yawn!
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05-23-2014, 09:54 PM
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You're welcome
You're welcome
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05-23-2014, 02:43 AM
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The only thing that happens to a pair of skis...
The only thing that happens to a pair of skis over 2 summers in a shop is they get really fucking cheap. Slap down your buck-fitty and stop asking stupid questions.
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05-11-2014, 02:20 AM
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Unexpected thread reincarnation #294??
Unexpected thread reincarnation #294??
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05-10-2014, 06:02 AM
Thread: "For Dummies" crud ski
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I've found the cochise is pretty damn good in...
I've found the cochise is pretty damn good in crud. Needs lots of angulation though.
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05-05-2014, 09:08 PM
Thread: SFB or Auto 102 for NZ conditions?
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You'll be right with the SFB. I spent most of...
You'll be right with the SFB. I spent most of last season on 120 underfoot. My little ski was a cochise which is 108 uf.
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12-23-2013, 06:50 PM
Thread: Lotus 120's or 138's as second ski?
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Fuck pragmatism get the 138. Having a ski with...
Fuck pragmatism get the 138. Having a ski with the feel of a rounded side cut is way more valuable than having a neat quiver match.
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11-02-2013, 06:53 PM
Thread: Review: carbo katana vwerks 184
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^^^Wow, you're quite something. Enjoy your season.
^^^Wow, you're quite something. Enjoy your season.
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11-01-2013, 10:42 PM
Thread: Review: carbo katana vwerks 184
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We get skis 6 months before you do. Our season is...
We get skis 6 months before you do. Our season is over. I'm guessing that's the end of season dumping price. The cost during the season was NZ$2500.
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11-01-2013, 03:11 PM
Thread: Review: carbo katana vwerks 184
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^^^$1275 - I take it that's the US cost? As I...
^^^$1275 - I take it that's the US cost? As I said, I looked at them in NZ - the cost was the equivalent of US$2066. Which is roughy twice the price of a regular Katana.
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10-31-2013, 07:38 PM
Thread: Handmade skis vs. custom skis or both?
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I want a custom ski with some raspberry flavoured...
I want a custom ski with some raspberry flavoured nano-tigers in the lay-up.
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10-27-2013, 01:53 AM
Thread: Review: carbo katana vwerks 184
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I'm utterly underwhelmed by this ski. I looked at...
I'm utterly underwhelmed by this ski. I looked at it in NZ a few months ago. It's a shape that's been really well covered, made with "carbon", which is thoroughly embraced throughout the industry,...
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10-10-2013, 11:13 PM
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Rugby mags - All Blacks vs South Africa - one of the all time great games
If you're remotely interested in rugby you'll love this one. It's been heralded as one of the all time great test matches.
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10-09-2013, 12:12 AM
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Just ski it on your edges rather than flat - cuts...
Just ski it on your edges rather than flat - cuts through kunk just fine. I've found a >mid-20's radius and low profile or sturdy tip helps too.
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06-21-2013, 03:20 AM
Thread: Kiwi Stoke, New Zealand - 2013 edition
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Mid to late Sept a lot of rooms will be coming...
Mid to late Sept a lot of rooms will be coming free. A few weeks out from your arrival use trademe's wanaka rooms for rent
Lots of good back-packers around if you need to hole up for a bit, too.
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05-18-2013, 07:28 AM
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This is the first time I've bothered reading...
This is the first time I've bothered reading AKR's posts, usually I just skip over them. I'm glad I did read them tonight - lots of value. If we're looking for life as intelligent as ourselves; I...
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04-20-2013, 05:13 AM
Thread: Toddlers and biking
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SethSmtz - you're welcome, you'll love it. ...
SethSmtz - you're welcome, you'll love it.
I knew this was coming (yawn-a-little).
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04-19-2013, 07:08 PM
Thread: Toddlers and biking
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Not quite action but you get the idea. It's...
Not quite action but you get the idea. It's mounted on an old hard tail but I've used it on my full sus bike too. This was a few years ago. My son is 2.5yrs in the pic.
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04-19-2013, 06:35 PM
Thread: Toddlers and biking
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Yep. I'll see if I can find an action shot
Yep. I'll see if I can find an action shot
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04-19-2013, 05:38 PM
Thread: Toddlers and biking
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I made a wooden seat that slots over the...
I made a wooden seat that slots over the cross-bar of my bike (arms extend down to the bottom of the v-frame, to hold it on/up). It has foot rests and my son holds onto the handle bars. So, he's...
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04-17-2013, 12:54 AM
Thread: Recommend a ski...
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Blizzard cochise: I had the same initial thoughts...
Blizzard cochise: I had the same initial thoughts but I found greater angleation got the tips & tails into the game and it popped like a mother fucker.
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12-21-2012, 02:19 AM
Thread: Wow, a lot of earthquakes today
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Wow, a lot of earthquakes today
We've had a bunch of earthquakes today. Mostly just little ones, so far.
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12-18-2012, 02:41 AM
Thread: Who's using an Ardent tire and why?
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You know what I will say for the Ardent, the...
You know what I will say for the Ardent, the edging, once you're there, was amazing! When I put it on the back and tried to lock shit up sideways, to bleed speed on big dumb get-back tracks - I had...
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12-14-2012, 10:55 PM
Thread: Who's using an Ardent tire and why?
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Borrow? You can just have it.
Borrow? You can just have it.
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12-14-2012, 01:24 AM
Thread: Who's using an Ardent tire and why?
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It's a 60a, admittedly about 3/4 life, but it's...
It's a 60a, admittedly about 3/4 life, but it's the side lugs/edging that gave me no love. ~33psi
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