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03-06-2024, 01:30 AM
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same here - what a ski!
same here - what a ski!
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01-23-2024, 08:26 AM
Thread: Alpine bindings - current best?
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Yes I saw it as well on SkiTalk. I gave it a try...
Yes I saw it as well on SkiTalk. I gave it a try and went all the way and mounted them on flat skis without the plate. I also did interchange SPX brakes with the housing of the rockerrace brakes as...
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01-09-2024, 01:36 AM
Thread: 23/24 Gear Rumors
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I see four small changes? - metal cup - plastic...
I see four small changes?
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- the back part of the brake housing appears to have a plastic cover
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11-28-2023, 06:01 AM
Thread: All Things Volkl Thread
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Has anyone skied the Volkl Mantra 2017/2018? It...
Has anyone skied the Volkl Mantra 2017/2018?
It has a full reverse chamber and got a not so great review at blister back in 2018. Now, I got one for very little money and wondering what the general... -
11-21-2023, 02:13 PM
Thread: The Quiver Pic Rerun Thread
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Sticky: Crazy cool quiver! - how is it to tour with an...
Crazy cool quiver! - how is it to tour with an ARG II - any weirdness going uphill?
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11-12-2023, 10:17 AM
Thread: The Quiver Pic Rerun Thread
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Sticky: 475948 So, this is my current quiver for the...
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So, this is my current quiver for the 2023/2024 season. I kind of lost control of my quiver, because in the preseason were so many interesting skis on sale on ebay and other platforms that... -
11-12-2023, 08:33 AM
Thread: Candide skis
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...same with me. I know everybody looks at all...
...same with me. I know everybody looks at all that cliff or park jumps he does - but I am most intrigued by on how he initiates a turn and gains so much momentum and speed. Looks like he is steering...
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11-10-2023, 02:38 AM
Thread: 23/24 Gear Rumors
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Please realize that below the new plastic cover...
Please realize that below the new plastic cover and beside the color - those are the old Marker Comp bindings. They are very good. Hirscher used them.
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09-28-2023, 02:41 AM
Thread: Best lesson you've ever taken?
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i I totally agree with that - not only can you...
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I totally agree with that - not only can you improve all the way up to expert, you can also became a Level 2 instructor in your 50's... -
07-07-2023, 09:50 AM
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Could be, I suggest to check out the reviews of...
Could be, I suggest to check out the reviews of the Blizzard Zero G 105. I ski them in 188cm and was supprised on how strong and stable they are.
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04-12-2023, 08:14 AM
Thread: Bent Chet 120
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I read that you have to own a BC once in your...
I read that you have to own a BC once in your life. Bought one. Yes, they are fun and yes you should buy that BC.
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04-12-2023, 08:10 AM
Thread: Bent Chet 120
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I have Beast 14s on my 192cm BC. Works great for...
I have Beast 14s on my 192cm BC. Works great for touring and inbounds. Friend of mine has ATK 14s on his BC and that works great for him too.
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04-04-2023, 01:32 AM
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Sold mine (with 916 Bindings). That was a...
Sold mine (with 916 Bindings). That was a mistake. Do not sell them. They are awesome.
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04-02-2023, 05:00 AM
Thread: Wildsnow, any good alternatives?
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So many comments regarding Wildsnow have been...
So many comments regarding Wildsnow have been posted here - I wonder if the new owners took notice.
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03-22-2023, 02:29 PM
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What bindings are these? 916?
What bindings are these? 916?
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03-19-2023, 03:34 PM
Thread: Sender Squad vs. M-Free 108
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Yeah, that is the only but significant weakness...
Yeah, that is the only but significant weakness Blister has. I always wonder how their test skis would ski when I would test them (6.2 ft and 225lb) with my skiing technic (madness & insufficient...
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03-19-2023, 10:03 AM
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Got myself a Dynastar Big Dump at a garage sale....
Got myself a Dynastar Big Dump at a garage sale. I am halfway excited and halfway scared just by looking at them.
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01-19-2023, 01:57 AM
Thread: Snow for the Euros.
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I would say it depends on how good you ski - do...
I would say it depends on how good you ski - do you need a day to get back into skiing or are you good for sketchy stuff right of the gates? I ski in Andermatt for the last 20 years and I prefer...
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01-06-2023, 02:54 PM
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Din 6 on a 192 Cochise or 196 Bodacious? Do you...
Din 6 on a 192 Cochise or 196 Bodacious? Do you only ski indoors?
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11-24-2022, 02:51 PM
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Please explain to the jury why you sold this epic...
Please explain to the jury why you sold this epic ski quiver? This is very close to Committing a Federal Crime.
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09-30-2022, 04:26 AM
Thread: 22/23 gear rumors
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The clothes are boring and way to expensive It...
The clothes are boring and way to expensive
It is very difficult to make money with skis (Armada, 4frnt, DOWN,..)
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09-23-2022, 07:41 AM
Thread: Happy Oktoberfest!
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Hi there, I recommend either the "Schottenhammel"...
Hi there, I recommend either the "Schottenhammel" Tent or "Hofbraeu" Tent for the best party. It is way to late for making a reservation, just be early and find a seat and find have fun...
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05-13-2022, 04:46 AM
Thread: Doug Coombs Poster
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There is one with his signature in La Graves...
There is one with his signature in La Graves SCOTT Reference Center La Grave(originallagrave). It hangs way back in the shop and the owner was not willing to sell it to me...
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05-12-2022, 03:56 AM
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My two cents here: I am sking in Andermatt for...
My two cents here: I am sking in Andermatt for almost 20 years now. The Town (and Mountian) was sold to an Investor some 10 years ago. His plan was to build some kind of new Sankt Moritz for the...
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02-17-2022, 02:49 AM
Thread: The Quiver Pic Rerun Thread
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Sticky: What is the advantage of using ZipFits? They are...
What is the advantage of using ZipFits? They are quite expensive, is there are better performance that is worth the price tag?
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02-09-2022, 01:43 PM
Thread: 22/23 gear rumors
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I am the same gear freak. I am with Bandit Man.
I am the same gear freak. I am with Bandit Man.
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02-03-2022, 01:21 AM
Thread: 22/23 gear rumors
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Oh well, say goodbye to the Legend Pro Rider, LP...
Oh well, say goodbye to the Legend Pro Rider, LP 105 or whatever its last name was.
The replacement is there: The M-Pro 108
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01-13-2022, 02:07 PM
Thread: 22/23 gear rumors
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Still, with the new strive also available in 16,...
Still, with the new strive also available in 16, the STH appears to be doomed. Look Pivots will than the last living legend bindings.
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01-13-2022, 02:00 PM
Thread: 22/23 gear rumors
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No, it does not. However it states the suggested...
No, it does not. However it states the suggested retail price: 750 Euro (same price as the XT)
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01-13-2022, 07:44 AM
Thread: Bode miller joins with Scarpa
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Since boot development could take years of...
Since boot development could take years of testing and the boots will be presented soon, I assume the all work is already done. However, done by the Scarpa people. Now, before all the markting and...
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01-10-2022, 05:06 AM
Thread: 22/23 gear rumors
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Ahhh, I really wonder if it will be more like the...
Ahhh, I really wonder if it will be more like the 120 or if they will give the 110 a stronger flex...
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12-22-2021, 03:14 AM
Thread: Mantra 102 - where to mount it?
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I agree on your first day comments on the Mantra...
I agree on your first day comments on the Mantra - got the same first day impression
I ride the 191s and they are not beasts - or at least they are well behaved beasts. Could be that my specs helps... -
12-08-2021, 04:08 AM
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Looking forward to this shoot-out :-))
Looking forward to this shoot-out :-))
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11-28-2021, 02:01 AM
Thread: Snow for the Euros.
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Yes, get yourself a rental car. Conditions may...
Yes, get yourself a rental car. Conditions may vary form one valley to the other. So having a car gives you the chance to follow the snow.
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11-16-2021, 02:19 AM
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That is a statement from Bandit Man I find to be...
That is a statement from Bandit Man I find to be very accurate:
"I understand why the Enforcer 104 is so popular. It does a lot of things very, very well and you don't have to be a strong or... -
11-10-2021, 05:38 AM
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Hey, what a great goal! Please keep posting how...
Hey, what a great goal! Please keep posting how it all works out for you. My retirement is far away, but that is exactly what I want to do - Just Skiing...
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11-06-2021, 10:35 AM
Thread: The Quiver Pic Rerun Thread
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Sticky: I might be mistaken here but I think you wrote...
I might be mistaken here but I think you wrote once a brief review about the Whitedot Ragnaroks - what happend to them :-)
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11-03-2021, 03:29 PM
Thread: Markus Eder's The Ultimate Run
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Great. Unreal. Best Skier.
Great.
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10-10-2021, 01:27 PM
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Yes, the terrain around those areas is worth it....
Yes, the terrain around those areas is worth it. You will be surprised and scared.
Travel around.
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04-13-2021, 06:17 AM
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Well my comment to that is a little bit late, but...
Well my comment to that is a little bit late, but I am 6,2 and 225lbs too and use the Dalbello Krypton ID. It is way stiffer than the Cochise 130 or the Lange RS 130.
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03-22-2021, 02:24 PM
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Would be very interested to hear how would you...
Would be very interested to hear how would you compare the E104 free with a E100 (before 2021)? I assume the E100 is more stable at Speed or when going through crud.
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03-14-2021, 02:36 PM
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Okay, here is my take on the Enforcer 104 Free: ...
Okay, here is my take on the Enforcer 104 Free:
I ski the 104 in 191cm with a Look Pivot 18 mounted on recommended. I am 6.2 and my weight is 225lb. So I am more on the tall and heavy side. I... -
01-26-2021, 03:25 PM
Thread: Near Death Experiences.
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About 3-4 times it was very close. This one was...
About 3-4 times it was very close. This one was stupid and scary:
Went to Greece backpacking all by myself. One day I took a walk by the ocean, far away from the nearest village. It was a rocky... -
01-26-2021, 02:42 PM
Thread: Near Death Experiences.
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With this very little information I must assume...
With this very little information I must assume that you must life a very interesting life.
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01-14-2021, 03:04 AM
Thread: Extinct Skis and Gear
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Had them too. Good bindings, just a very few...
Had them too. Good bindings, just a very few prereleases. For the heel part the DIN-skale got lose and lost quite often.
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01-10-2021, 01:10 PM
Thread: 21/22 Gear Rumors
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Hope you guys hang in there and stay in business...
Hope you guys hang in there and stay in business - minus 50% could kill a company...
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01-01-2021, 11:17 AM
Thread: Extinct Skis and Gear
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That sums it up.
That sums it up.
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12-30-2020, 01:22 PM
Thread: Extinct Skis and Gear
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Salomon SX92X Salomon 916 (or Steel) Marker...
Salomon SX92X
Salomon 916 (or Steel)
Marker Comp 18 or 20
Völkl Katana
Völkl Shiro
Bindings with Full Metal Housing and the old Katanas and the old Shiros. Those were the days.
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12-03-2020, 02:18 PM
Thread: The Quiver Pic Rerun Thread
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Sticky: Thanks for your long answer. Very much...
Thanks for your long answer. Very much appreciated!
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12-03-2020, 07:51 AM
Thread: The Quiver Pic Rerun Thread
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Sticky: Would like to hear your thoughts on your quiver....
Would like to hear your thoughts on your quiver. What Ski do like best for what usage? This would be a dream quiver for myself. How does the green monster work with this tiny binding?
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