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10-22-2019, 11:11 PM
Thread: Nordica Strider Freeride Touring Boot
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Hasn't been a problem for me, mind you I don't...
Hasn't been a problem for me, mind you I don't get as many days in as I used to.
However, outer cuffs getting cuts from edges, and now filling with snow despite additional fabric added, one of my... -
10-16-2019, 09:53 PM
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Traded Thanks SkiMTN19. See you out there.
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10-15-2019, 09:56 PM
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That sounds great, I'm in North Van too. So it's...
That sounds great, I'm in North Van too. So it's super easy to meet with no shipping costs.
My number is 604-seven two seven-2341.
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10-13-2019, 09:17 PM
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Bridge/MrWalker are either of you located locally...
Bridge/MrWalker are either of you located locally to Vancouver, BC?
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10-13-2019, 01:44 PM
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Bump - still hoping for someone to get some use...
Bump - still hoping for someone to get some use out of these, and I could use a fun powder ski. Thanks.
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10-05-2019, 06:41 PM
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Might be interested, but I was hoping for more if...
Might be interested, but I was hoping for more if a 'fun' shape rather than a charger.. especially in a deep snow ski. What year are these?
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10-04-2019, 05:12 PM
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Here's some pictures and a little more...
Here's some pictures and a little more information. These are 2013s, bought in 2014. Recently turned. Bases and edges are in good condition - whole ski is really. I know some people preferred this...
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09-30-2019, 08:34 AM
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Thanks to both of you for getting in touch....
Thanks to both of you for getting in touch. Alive, I'm definitely interested, mine seem like older version than yours - are you fine with that?
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09-29-2019, 09:31 PM
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Trading my 185 Cochise for your 185-190 pow ski
I have pair of orange bull Blizzard Cochise skis in 185 (Can't remember the exact year). Skied about 30 days with expected wear/tear. Mounted with marker griffins, original mount, I believe for 326mm...
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02-20-2019, 12:34 PM
Thread: Nordica Strider Freeride Touring Boot
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I've got four days on mine now. Coming from...
I've got four days on mine now. Coming from Salomon race boot. Fit is really good, maybe a bit loose in fore foot. Might not be for you if you have a really skinny foot. Ankle grip is good. I like...
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03-28-2016, 02:10 PM
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While you have some points it's really not that...
While you have some points it's really not that bad...
I would not recommend private schools to any of my friends. It's not worth the money. Unless it's for religious reasons or you want a... -
03-27-2016, 01:25 AM
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Should be easy. You just walk into neighborhood...
Should be easy. You just walk into neighborhood school with proof of residence and can start 2 days later given space.
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03-26-2016, 02:39 PM
Thread: Spurs whoop my ass!
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My daily driver is the cochise, which I love in...
My daily driver is the cochise, which I love in most conditions. Love love them in edgable chop, cut up snow that's not too deep, smooth groomers, less than 6 inches of new.
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03-01-2016, 09:54 AM
Thread: Real Estate Crash thread
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It can be crazy. One place I looked on the same...
It can be crazy. One place I looked on the same weekend I got an accepted offer was only on the market two hours. Asked 620. 15 offers. Sold 757. 2 bed apartment. ...
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02-29-2016, 06:40 PM
Thread: Real Estate Crash thread
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Well, I need to live somewhere. It's not an...
Well, I need to live somewhere. It's not an investment property. Rent is pretty tough here too with the 0.5% vacancies.
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02-28-2016, 10:20 PM
Thread: Real Estate Crash thread
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I'm buying/just bought here in Vancouver. Hope it...
I'm buying/just bought here in Vancouver. Hope it at least holds or doesn't pop too bad. Really scary to buy into such a hot market. Don't really want to buy at the peak. Some houses were going up...
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02-17-2016, 09:09 AM
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In his 'morning in America' - or whatever the new...
In his 'morning in America' - or whatever the new ad is, the footage is from vancouver's harbour. You can even see a Canadian flag on the tugboat. It's not really a big deal of course, but it is...
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02-04-2016, 09:20 AM
Thread: Netflix series recomendations
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The Fall looks pretty good so far. Really...
The Fall looks pretty good so far.
Really liked eris alba's (sp? Guy from Beasts of No Nation) cop show. The show 's name is escaping me now, but I highly recommend it. -
02-03-2016, 09:54 AM
Thread: Seattle VS Denver - Best City For The Life
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I believe it is speed differential, not speed...
I believe it is speed differential, not speed limit that causes crashes. Of course it is more dangerous crashing at high speeds.
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01-31-2016, 12:52 PM
Thread: Road warrior car recs
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Your reason for an m56 is easy. 5.6l v8 + Awd (or...
Your reason for an m56 is easy. 5.6l v8 + Awd (or rwd) vs many fwd suggestions ☺
Note: I'm picturing lightly used. Can't get the v8 in new infinity
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01-31-2016, 11:50 AM
Thread: Road warrior car recs
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I'll throw out another suggestion. Infiniti m56....
I'll throw out another suggestion. Infiniti m56. In laws have one. Awd, 400+hp, unassuming, really nice interior, quiet, and comfy. So many nice little touches. For example, rear seats can...
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01-30-2016, 12:51 PM
Thread: Road warrior car recs
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I know you said no to euro, but friend recently...
I know you said no to euro, but friend recently bought mb e class diesel for exactly your use. Exceptionally quiet, so smooth and comfy, and decent enough power (loads of torque). And really good...
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01-16-2016, 02:18 PM
Thread: Vegas hotel recs
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I think you're choice should vary based on going...
I think you're choice should vary based on going as a couple vs single.
Couple I'd probably pick bellagio or venetian.
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01-07-2016, 10:26 PM
Thread: ??? Is it better to stick with basic black
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https://youtu.be/k1OUmVa7xwk An argument for...
https://youtu.be/k1OUmVa7xwk
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01-07-2016, 06:41 PM
Thread: Powerball simulator
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I remember reading about a group in I think...
I remember reading about a group in I think Australia that got together to buy every combination for a big jackpot. They weren't able to buy all the possible tickets given the week, but did buy more...
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12-29-2015, 04:07 PM
Thread: Windows 10
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Easy upgrade for me. Two small issues, one fixed...
Easy upgrade for me. Two small issues, one fixed it's self, but I'm still having trouble signing in with my fingerprint scanner, everything else works perfectly. Prefer it so much to 8.
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12-29-2015, 02:53 PM
Thread: Who murdered Theresa Halbach
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Here in Canuckistan, life doesn't equal forever....
Here in Canuckistan, life doesn't equal forever. Its 25yrs before parole (parole forever though I think).
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12-29-2015, 01:00 PM
Thread: Who murdered Theresa Halbach
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I can't believe the kid was convicted, wrong on...
I can't believe the kid was convicted, wrong on every level. So clearly a false confession, I don't understand how at least he wasn't granted some sort of mistrial. His first lawyer may have been...
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12-23-2015, 11:56 PM
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I was up cypress today and had a great day. ...
I was up cypress today and had a great day. Upper half of the mountain skied really well, bit heavy lower down. I don't regret skipping my planned trip to whistler, in fact, one of my more fun...
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12-23-2015, 05:26 PM
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You don't need studed living in Vancouver unless...
You don't need studed living in Vancouver unless you have a cabin with steep driveway. Even snows are probably good enough for that.
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12-22-2015, 04:05 PM
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Thanks for getting back to me. I don't have...
Thanks for getting back to me.
I don't have backcountry gear, but I do have backcountry experience. None of my vancouver friends currently hike, so neither do I.
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12-22-2015, 01:52 PM
Thread: Microaggression and appropriated foods
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It's one of the best value lunches around here. ...
It's one of the best value lunches around here. Usually very fresh baguette with your choice of topping, plus ailoili, siracha, pickled veggies. So good. Might go grab one now.
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12-22-2015, 10:56 AM
Thread: Whistler Wednesday
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Whistler Wednesday
Hello, I'm going to Whistler Wednesday (tomorrow) and my friends backed out.
I'm hoping someone would like to meet up for the day (or part). I'm a strong skier - or at least used to be. I'm... -
12-21-2015, 08:43 PM
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My normal ski buddies can't go before Christmas...
My normal ski buddies can't go before Christmas and I'm looking to ski Wednesday. Would anyone like to meet up for a bit?
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12-11-2015, 07:10 PM
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I think there is some reading comprehension...
I think there is some reading comprehension failing in this thread, partly due to poor writing.
I think jp is referring to statistics, where gun owners are more likely to shoot themselves or... -
11-10-2015, 07:13 PM
Thread: Putin up to His Eyeballs in Dopes?
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Agreed, everyone* who is setting world records in...
Agreed, everyone* who is setting world records in speed/endurance sports is on something. My former track coach assisted with Olympic champion - Ben Johnson. It's his feedback that informs my...
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11-06-2015, 11:07 PM
Thread: Real Estate Crash thread
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Rent vs Own calculator. Fairly detailed. ...
Rent vs Own calculator. Fairly detailed.
Even in insane Vancouver, BC at current rents it's still better to buy if you can. Risk is the future, but if anyone here can predict that they'd be very... -
11-06-2015, 11:01 PM
Thread: Watch unReal for free today!
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I enjoyed that, thanks! I liked opening sequince,...
I enjoyed that, thanks! I liked opening sequince, (Rheeder?) and Seminuks the best. Giant front flip was pretty crazy too.
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11-01-2015, 11:21 AM
Thread: Parenting/music lesson question
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I'd say they should have at least one extra...
I'd say they should have at least one extra curricular, but maybe it doesn't have to be music.
Maybe give some choices, dance/sports/drama/singing/other, and see what they want to do. But doing... -
10-31-2015, 01:03 PM
Thread: Trolling Vegan Facebook group
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I'm curious as to why you think vegan isn't...
I'm curious as to why you think vegan isn't environmentally sustainable and raises your carbon footprint?
I'm not vegan, it's just opposite to what I understood.
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10-21-2015, 11:26 PM
Thread: A Question for Anyone who Skis
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I think no boards - at least I think that's the...
I think no boards - at least I think that's the right name - look super fun. Has to be 3d snow, so no resort riding, but I am amazed what terrain some friends can ride on them in the back country. It...
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10-15-2015, 10:24 PM
Thread: E350 wagon or G500?
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Good friend drives a recent, but few year old e...
Good friend drives a recent, but few year old e class. He loves it, great highway car, but not sure about it on unmaintained roads. Same with my other friends s class (maybe 5 years old now). I...
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10-15-2015, 12:09 AM
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Just posting to say that 80k for a decent house...
Just posting to say that 80k for a decent house is amazing to me. Makes me want to look into rental properties. Where I live real estate has been increasing 10-18% a year and 1 million buys you a...
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10-11-2015, 08:15 PM
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Seconding oso negro. Good guy. Took the wife and...
Seconding oso negro. Good guy. Took the wife and I around. Friendly and introduced us to friends for deals on food/board rentals.
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Here in Vancouver we've been having some fentanyl...
Here in Vancouver we've been having some fentanyl overdoses from heroine users who didn't know it was laced. Street users mostly, but a young professional (or student I can't remember) couple also...
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09-30-2015, 09:42 PM
Thread: Tesla Motors to make IPO
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0-100 in 3.2 Awd 400km range - very cheap...
0-100 in 3.2
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400km range - very cheap hydro electricity where I live.
Sounds good to me, cost aside... (although similar enough to range rover/bmw/Mercedes).
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09-29-2015, 09:40 PM
Thread: Talk me out of a SportWagen TDI
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I'm curious about emissions from the 2.0...
I'm curious about emissions from the 2.0 Volkswagens/audis with diesel pickups and full sized v8 suvs.
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09-10-2015, 09:21 AM
Thread: Doucheiest Car Thread
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I sometimes use car2go instead of cabs, so I've...
I sometimes use car2go instead of cabs, so I've driven the smart car a lot. It has to have the worst transmission by very far of anything I've driven. On the other hand, it's fun to flog around and...
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09-10-2015, 08:59 AM
Thread: Doucheiest Car Thread
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Guy in my building has white bmw x6 with horrible...
Guy in my building has white bmw x6 with horrible aero kit/rims and a matching white smart car with matching rims and aero.
I shudder every time I see it.
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08-15-2015, 11:14 PM
Thread: Any Thoughts on Going to Windows 10?
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Worked fine for me so far. Only issue is edge...
Worked fine for me so far. Only issue is edge doesn't seem compatible with some websites, and some weird issues with cut/paste. Overall I prefer it to 8.1 so far.
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