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  1. Thread: Ask the experts

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    Ok, so I’m looking at something around $800 for...

    Ok, so I’m looking at something around $800 for new front and rear suspension for a bike worth maybe $1800. Still worth it for a good bike even though it would be nice to ride something around 30#...
  2. Thread: Ask the experts

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    Give it to me straight doc, how much time do I...

    Give it to me straight doc, how much time do I have left [emoji38]


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  3. Thread: Ask the experts

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    It’s way past time for me to get my shocks...

    It’s way past time for me to get my shocks rebuilt. I bought this 2018 Santa Cruz Nomad with 27.5 wheels from my neighbor in 2019 which is built up from extra parts from his garage. Currently I think...
  4. 2011 Rossignol Super 7 with Duke, 2008 Dynastar XXL with Salomon 916, Intuition Power

    For sale is some old awesome gear. I am in Sacramento and frequent North Lake Tahoe most weekends, otherwise we can work out shipping.

    2011 Rossignol Super 7 195cm with Marker Duke frame bindings...
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    My Saturday was similar to yours. I’m tail gunner...

    My Saturday was similar to yours. I’m tail gunner coach for a bunch of 7 and 8 year old kids. My favorite part was that we went started by hiking to ski Broken Arrow on a suggestion from one of the...
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    Tahoe '23/'24 - Reserve Now For Best Pricing!!!

    Yesterday was my favorite ski day of the season so far, with some of the best snow and weather conditions this weekend warrior experienced this year.

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    I envision a nice Sprinter van as a reward to...

    I envision a nice Sprinter van as a reward to achieving some kind of financial goal, but by the time I actually pay off the mortgage or pay for the kids college, I think I’d rather buy a sailboat...
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    It sounds like rubber bands are essential touring...

    It sounds like rubber bands are essential touring equipment then! Sheesh! And glue, as in new glue for the screw threads? Is that for the screws in the turn tables, or the heel lifters, or both?
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    I'll be looking at private high schools soon even...

    I'll be looking at private high schools soon even though my son is only in first grade. We have him in one of the best public elementary schools in Sacramento. The public middle school is good as...
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    483376 483377 483376 Alright, here are...

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    Alright, here are photos of my ski brake retainer. I was finally able to get both retainers to engage when I used a long flathead screwdriver to force the retainer to...
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    Hmmm, so I have my new 1.0 bindings mounted this...

    Hmmm, so I have my new 1.0 bindings mounted this year. It seems like one of the brake retainers doesn’t work. Am I doing something wrong? Is the part possibly defective?


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    They are not lightweight, but that makes them...

    They are not lightweight, but that makes them even more worth packing in. And what a seriously good thread name. Martha is so in her thirst trap game!

    If you do pack food in a ziplock, do not heat...
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    Haha, I saw that too. Good point on looking...

    Haha, I saw that too. Good point on looking stealthy out in the open. Ambulances always park in random spots waiting for a call.


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    479420 We’re on to our second season of Mighty...

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    We’re on to our second season of Mighty Mites. My buddy has some Lange boots this year and it’s so fun seeing his ski form improve.


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    That “camper van” still looks just like an...

    That “camper van” still looks just like an ambulance and while I don’t believe in ghosts, I imagine I’d have some bad dreams sleeping in that thing thinking about people experiencing their worst...
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    477860 Camper upgrade time. Moving from a 1990...

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    Camper upgrade time. Moving from a 1990 Lance with a diesel heater and no hot water to a 1998 Lance with everything original, in good shape and in working order. There are so many options...
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    What a cool thread, endless snow in Chilan, hot...

    What a cool thread, endless snow in Chilan, hot springs, and volcanoes!


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  18. Thread: Garden 2023

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    Thanks for the recommendations on the soil...

    Thanks for the recommendations on the soil amendment. I was over at dhelihikers house and he showed me all of his manure and other amendments too, and his tomato plants were huge. Next time will be...
  19. Thread: Garden 2023

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    Oh man. Last year I created a raised garden bed...

    Oh man. Last year I created a raised garden bed for vegetables, and planted flowering plants. This year I planted some vines like squash, watermelon, cucumber and tomatoes. Nothing is growing or...
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    So what you’re telling me is the ON3P ski I...

    So what you’re telling me is the ON3P ski I really want is a Super 7 from 2011 still in plastic found on EBay or marketplace. 🤣


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    Ok, so the Billy Goats sound like the right...

    Ok, so the Billy Goats sound like the right choice. I wasn’t sure if the Jeffrey or Billy Goat would be more similar to super 7s, but it sounds like the Billy Goats will work


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    My favorite ever ski has been the Rossignol Super...

    My favorite ever ski has been the Rossignol Super 7 (L:195cm, w:116mm) from 2010-2012. They are super heavy, damp, slarvy and playful in powder and crud, drives hard through crud, have no speed limit...
  23. Thread: Ask the experts

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    Ok, thanks for the heads up. I’ll check before I...

    Ok, thanks for the heads up. I’ll check before I buy anything


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    Damn, I want that Bigfoot! I’m in CA though. ...

    Damn, I want that Bigfoot! I’m in CA though.


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  25. Thread: Ask the experts

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    Interesting, I thought the seat post was a...

    Interesting, I thought the seat post was a standard 30.9mm diameter. Am I not understanding something?


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  26. Thread: Ask the experts

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    461970 I have this old 2010 S-Works 29er xc...

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    I have this old 2010 S-Works 29er xc race bike for my wife that I occasionally ride on gravel rides. The frame is pretty worn out and the Brain doesn’t really work anymore. The rear shock...
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    That would explain why I haven't ridden my sled...

    That would explain why I haven't ridden my sled north past the microwave towers. The map link teledad posted above shows the delineation accurately. The tramline to the communication tower is an...
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    The ridgeline along Relay Peak to Mt. Houghton,...

    The ridgeline along Relay Peak to Mt. Houghton, and a line drawn from Mt. Houghton to Mt. Rose is the boundary of Mt. Rose Wilderness and snowmobiles can climb to the ridgeline, but should not...
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    PSA: Don’t use low quality cheap racks. Three...

    PSA: Don’t use low quality cheap racks. Three years ago I watched my Santa Cruz nomad roll off the top of my car on the freeway, make a front flip back onto its wheels at 75mph, roll one lane over...
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    That was my first favorite ripper ski! I still...

    That was my first favorite ripper ski! I still have both pairs of skis in my garage, even though they are toast with so many core shots and missing edges


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    This storm has delivered! The last hour of skiing...

    This storm has delivered! The last hour of skiing at KT-22 on Friday 12/9 was a surprising treat. The snow was a bit cut up and dense, but overall powdery. Yesterday seemed questionable with temps...
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    This is what I'm doing to get my kid past the...

    This is what I'm doing to get my kid past the huge waitlist and into Mighty Mites. I'm kind of stoked to have my first ski job ever as an assistant coach.

    Another ski instruction option is Sky...
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    That bike is already only 20 pounds with front...

    That bike is already only 20 pounds with front suspension. I'd say be patient and let her grow into it. Or get a bmx bike instead?
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    Here’s a few photos from the winter from our...

    Here’s a few photos from the winter from our family trip to Jackson Hole. I love the image of my kid in the tram!

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  35. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc0YlxZrQCK/?igshid=Ym...

    https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc0YlxZrQCK/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

    That looks gnarly!


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  36. Tahoe bc was awesome in the morning on Saturday....

    Tahoe bc was awesome in the morning on Saturday. And the afternoon at Palisades was so much fun with the bonus Paul Oakenfold concert after skiing.

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    The stoke is strong!! So awesome! Sent from...

    The stoke is strong!! So awesome!


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  38. Gimpy, that is an awesome photo set! Bobz,...

    Gimpy, that is an awesome photo set!

    Bobz, Yeah, over Christmas break, we determined that he doesn't have any more patience sitting in the charriot while I try to skate ski, but he would be stoked...
  39. And that's why I am considering spending...

    And that's why I am considering spending thousands of dollars on ski programs. Its just how many thousands can I really justify!
  40. Thanks for the comprehensive information on ski...

    Thanks for the comprehensive information on ski school programs. I knew you guys would know about the different programs available. I'm stoked to see Charlie ski so strong and progress the past...
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    I ended up ordering a Maxxis aggressor 2.5 exo...

    I ended up ordering a Maxxis aggressor 2.5 exo dual compound from REI, used the 20% off coupon, used my $50 dividend and spent $15 for a new tire. I'm definitely not someone that will notice much...
  42. Hey Tahoe Mag parents, what do you do for ski...

    Hey Tahoe Mag parents, what do you do for ski teams/season lessons for your little ones? My kid is 5 years old this year, and has been in Sky Tavern near Mount Rose for two seasons. I like the...
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    Thanks for the input! It sounds like the...

    Thanks for the input! It sounds like the consensus is that a good tire for me would be the 2.3 Aggressor Exo+ dual compound, or maybe the 2.3 DHR2, Exo+, Maxxterra for a little more grip.
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    Sticker Shock!!! I've had my son in ski co-op...

    Sticker Shock!!!

    I've had my son in ski co-op lessons the past two years at Sky Tavern near Mount Rose. It's an amazing program that has ski lessons on Saturdays and Sundays for 8 weeks. My kid...
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    Whelp, I have to buy a new rear tire and I'm so...

    Whelp, I have to buy a new rear tire and I'm so confused by what to get... Asseagi, Ikon, DHR, DHF???? I have a Maxxis Minion DHR 2 with double down on my aluminum frame Santa Cruz Nomad now. The...
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    Endurance Sent from my iPhone using TGR...

    Endurance


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  47. Thread: Whistler 21/22

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    Wow, I’m glad you all got some refresh. I was out...

    Wow, I’m glad you all got some refresh. I was out there last week with the family and had a surprisingly great time. The groomers and some off piste skied great. My five year old loved it. I recorded...
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    So… totally off topic, but did Natural Selection...

    So… totally off topic, but did Natural Selection happen? Last month when I was there, I watched ski patrol ski Corbett’s and was a little bummed they were keeping it closed for King and Queens since...
  49. Hey everyone. I’ll be heading to Jackson with my...

    Hey everyone. I’ll be heading to Jackson with my wife and five year old later this week. We will mostly be tooling around the resort, but I’ll bring my bc gear with me. It sounds like the resort is...
  50. I woke up late on Saturday (7:30) and opened...

    I woke up late on Saturday (7:30) and opened google maps for the drive to Palisades, watched the time go from 20 minutes to 45 minutes while making pancakes for my son, watched it go over an hour...
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