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04-29-2022, 07:23 PM
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Everywhere in the world except TGR “mid fat” Is...
Everywhere in the world except TGR “mid fat” Is 84mm under foot.
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04-16-2022, 08:19 AM
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ZGTP mold doesn’t change for next year, BSL is...
ZGTP mold doesn’t change for next year, BSL is the same.
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03-24-2022, 07:59 AM
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Protos and the Non carbon 26.5s were both within...
Protos and the Non carbon 26.5s were both within 10g of spec on the Skimo.Co scale… haven’t weighed the carbons.
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03-23-2022, 04:52 PM
Thread: What's Blizzard up to?
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Nope 192 will still be available and in Hustle 11...
Nope 192 will still be available and in Hustle 11 as well.
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03-22-2022, 10:24 AM
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There have been quite a few changes to the boots...
There have been quite a few changes to the boots since the round of protos that were being skied by a few folks in NA and Europe.
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03-06-2022, 05:52 PM
Thread: Top 5 skis of all time
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No joke
No joke
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03-05-2022, 03:13 PM
Thread: Top 5 skis of all time
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Black Pearl 88 is the best selling ski ever in...
Black Pearl 88 is the best selling ski ever in the US.
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02-22-2022, 11:15 PM
Thread: some damn good IPA's out there
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Big fan of clear beer. Big fan of hazy beer. ...
Big fan of clear beer. Big fan of hazy beer. Not as big a fan of clear hoppy beer or what most people think of as NEIPA.
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02-19-2022, 06:44 PM
Thread: What's Blizzard up to?
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It’s impossible for the skis to be actually...
It’s impossible for the skis to be actually railed from the factory. They definitely could have too little base bevel but there is zero reason to ever grind them. It’s incredibly easy to add base...
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02-16-2022, 03:36 PM
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BSL has nothing to do with how these fit. These...
BSL has nothing to do with how these fit. These have much shorter toe and heal lugs like any boot in this class. 26.5 fits like a 26.5. Had one person comment they they were a touch shorter than...
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02-16-2022, 08:53 AM
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288 on 26.5
288 on 26.5
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01-23-2022, 11:42 PM
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Yup 4 buckles, full overlap, 1lb heavier per...
Yup
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01-23-2022, 03:23 PM
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For 23 the ZeroG Tour Pro and Scout liners get an...
For 23 the ZeroG Tour Pro and Scout liners get an upgrade. They get a denser foam and they get some CAS microcell material in the heal and ankle.
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01-22-2022, 05:18 PM
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These won’t be available for purchase until next...
These won’t be available for purchase until next fall. The development cycle is a little behind on these due to covid challenges.
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01-21-2022, 09:32 AM
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With this grilamid/carbon mix Black is the only...
With this grilamid/carbon mix Black is the only shell color option.
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01-20-2022, 06:51 PM
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I have not had them on my feet. I’ve got...
I have not had them on my feet. I’ve got aircraft carriers for feet. 13s that I squeeze into a 28.5. I won’t be wearing any until next December. There are maybe 6 pairs of 26.5s in NA and we will...
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01-20-2022, 02:05 PM
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The biggest difference in these boots is the fact...
The biggest difference in these boots is the fact that there is some overlap over the top of the foot. It really helps to reduce the amount of deformation an open throat shell experiences when...
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01-20-2022, 01:45 PM
Thread: What's Blizzard up to?
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No
No
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01-19-2022, 09:09 AM
Thread: What's Blizzard up to?
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It definitely came up in conversation at our...
It definitely came up in conversation at our meetings in Alta when we were testing some future designs for Rustler. Prolly not gonna happen for 23/24 but you never know.
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01-19-2022, 09:04 AM
Thread: 22/23 gear rumors
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Tomorrow is the date I promise…
Tomorrow is the date I promise…
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01-19-2022, 09:02 AM
Thread: 22/23 gear rumors
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They should be shipping to shops this week.
They should be shipping to shops this week.
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01-18-2022, 08:07 AM
Thread: 22/23 gear rumors
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Yes there is a full boot board… but that’s not...
Yes there is a full boot board… but that’s not what I was referring to exactly.
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01-17-2022, 06:57 PM
Thread: What's Blizzard up to?
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How were those skis “whack” exactly? And are...
How were those skis “whack” exactly?
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01-17-2022, 05:04 PM
Thread: What's Blizzard up to?
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One of the biggest differences between the...
One of the biggest differences between the Cochise 106 and the OG is how the sidecut is laid out on the ski. This is why people might say the OG skis better on groomers than the present one.
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01-16-2022, 09:24 AM
Thread: What's Blizzard up to?
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From a material standpoint Rustler is more...
From a material standpoint Rustler is more expensive to make than Gunsmoke/Peacemaker was. However when you sell 50x more it’s easy to justify.
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01-16-2022, 09:07 AM
Thread: 22/23 gear rumors
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There’s something rather unique about the ZG Peak...
There’s something rather unique about the ZG Peak that no other boot in this category has… more info Monday or Tuesday.
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01-11-2022, 08:51 AM
Thread: New skis, bases not quite flat
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The amount of concavity that’s present in...
The amount of concavity that’s present in virtually all Rustlers does not affect performance in any way shape or form. How do I know? Cause I’ve tested it side by side with one ground completely...
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01-10-2022, 09:13 PM
Thread: New skis, bases not quite flat
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Wow there’s some bad info here. Most skis that...
Wow there’s some bad info here.
Most skis that have rocker will have some sort of concavity in the tips and tails. It’s due to the fact that when these skis are run through the finish machinery... -
01-05-2022, 10:00 AM
Thread: 22/23 gear rumors
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From a brand standpoint these will never be sold,...
From a brand standpoint these will never be sold, marketed, presented in any way as skis for inbounds skiing.
Rustlers are perfect for 50/50 skis. Hustle is touring focused. If Rustler is too... -
01-04-2022, 10:04 PM
Thread: 22/23 gear rumors
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Neither Another touring focused option for...
Neither
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01-03-2022, 05:07 PM
Thread: What's Blizzard up to?
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Lots Hustles will be available in multiple...
Lots
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01-03-2022, 05:06 PM
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The Rustler still exists. It’s has a new...
The Rustler still exists. It’s has a new topsheet for next year. There are some new graphic version that will be in the market in the next 2-3 weeks.
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01-03-2022, 02:40 PM
Thread: What's Blizzard up to?
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These are the Rustler lower molds without DRT and...
These are the Rustler lower molds without DRT and with a new lightweight Trueblend core that’s complete different than the Trueblend core in Brahma/Bonafide/BP.
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01-03-2022, 09:09 AM
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These are a new ski not meant to replace anything.
These are a new ski not meant to replace anything.
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12-28-2021, 10:13 AM
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Similar to Rustler but starts with an H not an R…
Similar to Rustler but starts with an H not an R…
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12-20-2021, 12:32 PM
Thread: some damn good IPA's out there
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Please do. I’m behind the bar 90% of the time so...
Please do. I’m behind the bar 90% of the time so please mention you saw us on here.
For anyone that cares. We opened in September. Partner has been a professional brewer for 9+ years,... -
12-19-2021, 07:02 PM
Thread: some damn good IPA's out there
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Thanks for the stoke man. That’s my brewery!
Thanks for the stoke man. That’s my brewery!
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12-15-2021, 10:12 PM
Thread: 22/23 gear rumors
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I will neither confirm nor deny the existence of...
I will neither confirm nor deny the existence of said boot…..
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12-15-2021, 05:24 AM
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You’re not gonna have much fun skiing ZeroG 95s...
You’re not gonna have much fun skiing ZeroG 95s in bounds 70% of the time. They’re just too light to ski the variable conditions you find at a resort day in and day out.
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12-14-2021, 06:28 PM
Thread: 22/23 gear rumors
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Kristofferson is skiing Markers. Started at...
Kristofferson is skiing Markers. Started at Soelden. Used them every race this year.
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12-14-2021, 09:19 AM
Thread: 22/23 gear rumors
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Hirscher started using the Marker EPS bindings in...
Hirscher started using the Marker EPS bindings in 2014 (as well as the Marker piston plates). He grew up skiing Markers on his Blizzards until he switched to Atomic. Mikaela maybe used them the...
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12-14-2021, 08:46 AM
Thread: Tecnica Mach 1 MV Concept
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You can’t remove the bolts in the T drive piece...
You can’t remove the bolts in the T drive piece to “tweak” the flex. You have to make the down cuts n the lower slightly bigger or deeper if you want to soften them a bit.
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09-01-2021, 09:35 PM
Thread: What's Blizzard up to?
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NGT
NGT
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04-30-2021, 06:51 PM
Thread: What's Blizzard up to?
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They are in no way shape or form stiff. Pretty...
They are in no way shape or form stiff. Pretty soft torsionally and longitudinally. Not quite as soft as asym tip ones but still rather soft
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04-10-2021, 08:04 AM
Thread: 2020-21 Cochise 106
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Comparing brand new skis to skis that have many...
Comparing brand new skis to skis that have many days on them is rather tough. The break in period is real thing and skis tend to relax a bit after some use.
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04-01-2021, 07:58 AM
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I asked this in the fall and didn’t get too many...
I asked this in the fall and didn’t get too many responses so I’ll ask again. For those that don’t like the R11s but like the Gunsmokes or simply like the Gunsmokes more than R11s, what is it about...
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03-25-2021, 09:36 PM
Thread: Tecnica ZeroG Tour Pro - 2018- 9 boot
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There is no “cheaping out” on hardware on...
There is no “cheaping out” on hardware on anything. Everything used is to standard specs for ski boots. If you use a fresh #2 screwdriver and know what you’re doing you don’t even need the heat but...
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03-25-2021, 07:31 AM
Thread: Tecnica ZeroG Tour Pro - 2018- 9 boot
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It is the most badass loctite for a reason. ...
It is the most badass loctite for a reason. Everyone loves screw removable shit on their boots until you’re in the middle of nowhere and those screws loosen and fall out..
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03-21-2021, 04:52 PM
Thread: 2017-18 Blizzard Spur
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Based off the OG Spur/Bodacious Design (the...
Based off the OG Spur/Bodacious Design (the tapered tip ones). No carbon in the tip and tail and a bit lighter. Sidewalls aren’t as thick either so they’re not as powerful on edge. They have a...
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03-21-2021, 06:34 AM
Thread: 21/22 Gear Rumors
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No way that boot is a “plug” boot. It’s probably...
No way that boot is a “plug” boot. It’s probably full PU, and might be stiffer plastic, but it’s just injected in plastic of similar color to make it look like the new XT3. The cost of making a new...
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