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05-15-2019, 08:05 PM
Thread: Help me find my next charging ski?
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+1 for 192cm Blizzard Cochise. Won't rail slalom...
+1 for 192cm Blizzard Cochise. Won't rail slalom turns on piste but is receptive to high edge angles to help with medium radius carves and is super solid in nearly every condition. Given the radius,...
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01-30-2019, 05:55 PM
Thread: Gear rumors 19/20
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CAD $1600 and CAD $90 for the Boosters I believe.
CAD $1600 and CAD $90 for the Boosters I believe.
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01-30-2019, 02:58 PM
Thread: Gear rumors 19/20
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It is battery run and uses AA (two I believe)...
It is battery run and uses AA (two I believe) batteries to recharge in the field. After three minutes the bag deflates. You can purchase "Booster" add-ons to increase capacity. The Boosters will all...
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01-29-2019, 06:38 PM
Thread: Blizzard Bodacious 196 Review
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The Q-Labs are a ripping ski but for me something...
The Q-Labs are a ripping ski but for me something seems just a little off. I definitely prefer the longer radius of the Bodacious as you can drift a turn or quickly dump speed a lot easy than on the...
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01-11-2012, 10:41 AM
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The North Face Powder Guide vest will be equipped...
The North Face Powder Guide vest will be equipped with ABS next year.
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01-08-2012, 09:54 PM
Thread: Wide field of vision
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Check out the POC Cornea. They have a huge fov. I...
Check out the POC Cornea. They have a huge fov. I ski with Scott Fix's for my flat light goggle and almost feel blind due to the reduced fov. The Cornea's are almost scary you can see so much.
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10-27-2011, 07:47 PM
Thread: Legend pro 115
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I haven't skied them but I've fondled them. On...
I haven't skied them but I've fondled them. On paper they seem like the perfect ski but they have a super thin profile and it feels like the tips might snap. Maybe check out the Atomic Atlas,...
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01-26-2011, 06:09 PM
Thread: 2011/12 gear rumor mill.... yup
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I assume it will weigh about the same as the...
I assume it will weigh about the same as the Chopstick. It has the same construction as the Chopstick i.e. carbon wrapped core.
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11-14-2010, 07:58 PM
Thread: '10/11 EHP
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I would say the 2011 EHPs have less tail rocker...
I would say the 2011 EHPs have less tail rocker and are slightly stiffer underfoot. The rubber (hard plastic) insert at the tail is a nice addition, but takes 1cm away from the length of the ski. I...
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11-06-2010, 07:08 PM
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This years Katana has ELP whereas last years...
This years Katana has ELP whereas last years Katana had flat camber with an early rise tip and tail. Because of the ELP this years Katana will be better IMO.
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07-22-2010, 10:02 PM
Thread: Renegade vs. Lotus 120 vs. Atlas
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They ski just shorter than their 186 cm length so...
They ski just shorter than their 186 cm length so probably a 170ish. They rip the hardpack with stability, but they won't carve trenches but definitely hold an edge.
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07-20-2010, 08:37 AM
Thread: Renegade vs. Lotus 120 vs. Atlas
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The Renegades hold a really good edge anywhere...
The Renegades hold a really good edge anywhere and feel carvy, but you can easily make looser slashy turns. They are fairly heavy due to their construction but you do not notice it when you ski them...
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07-19-2010, 11:10 AM
Thread: Renegade vs. Lotus 120 vs. Atlas
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Yup. They are the funnest skis ever. They will do...
Yup. They are the funnest skis ever. They will do anything you want them to.
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07-17-2010, 09:16 PM
Thread: Renegade vs. Lotus 120 vs. Atlas
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Get Renegades. They do not ski like a reverse...
Get Renegades. They do not ski like a reverse camber ski, they just wanna go super fast and can make any turn shape and grip the snow. The Maple core is also super stable.
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03-15-2010, 05:39 PM
Thread: Whats up with my chetlers?
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I've skied my chetlers every day this season, so...
I've skied my chetlers every day this season, so they have seen everything. Mine are mounted 1 cm back and I wouldn't change it. You have to ski it really centered for steep terrain. Try standing...
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01-26-2010, 11:46 AM
Thread: Psssst..........
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That will be one of the best skis ever made....
That will be one of the best skis ever made. :yourock:
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01-21-2010, 03:15 PM
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I don't think the Atomic Blog is coming back -...
I don't think the Atomic Blog is coming back - maybe was replaces by the Access - I think around 100mm rocker? Bent Chetler looks skinnier - maybe 117mmish? Maybe to help fill the blog gap. Atlas'...
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01-12-2010, 06:00 PM
Thread: Review: Atomic Bent Chetler
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Me: 5'9" - 150lbs. Bents mounted with Rossi...
Me: 5'9" - 150lbs.
Bents mounted with Rossi Axial2 140 XXL at -1cm from centre.
Ski's I've liked: Rossi S7, Rossi Steeze, Rossi B-Squad, 4FRNT EHP
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01-06-2010, 09:12 PM
Thread: Help choosing a rockered twintip.
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Faction Royale. Lots of rocker and one of the...
Faction Royale. Lots of rocker and one of the stiffer rockered skis I've flexed. Medium-stiff... I think.
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01-02-2010, 07:45 PM
Thread: Rossignol Binding Problem
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Rossignol Binding Problem
I've searched and come up with nothing so...
I was wondering if anyone has had any problems with their rossi (look) bindings. My heel piece keeps sliding back and so my boot comes loose. I've been... -
12-10-2009, 08:57 PM
Thread: Review: Atomic Bent Chetler
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Skied 2 days on my Bent's at Kicking Horse...
Skied 2 days on my Bent's at Kicking Horse Opening. The Conditions ranged from soft pow, wind crust, biggest chunk ever and some icy groomers. I mounted mine at -1cm (2 back). They skied really...
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12-02-2009, 05:05 PM
Thread: Bent chetler - mounting point
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This came from the fingertips of Chris through a...
This came from the fingertips of Chris through a late night e-mail. Going to ski em on Saturday, will be back to post feedback.
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11-20-2009, 04:24 PM
Thread: Bent chetler - mounting point
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Here is the deal. Chris says mount them at -2...
Here is the deal. Chris says mount them at -2 for everything (allmountain) and -1.5 for a lot of switch skiing.
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11-17-2009, 06:16 PM
Thread: Bent chetler - mounting point
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Where for big mountain skiing, cliffs, flips,...
Where for big mountain skiing, cliffs, flips, aggro skiing, traditional stance?
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10-24-2009, 07:11 PM
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Where should I mount Atomic Bent Chetlers?
There is only some info floating around on where people have mounted these. I was wondering if anyone knows the best place on em for hucking cliffs and destroying crud, whilst eating pow. Thanks...
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10-08-2009, 04:41 PM
Thread: School Me: Boots
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School Me: Boots
Debating about two boots: Atomic Nuke 130 and Full Tilt Konflict. Both completely different boots, but geared toward the same goal. The Nuke fits great out of the box, and the Konflict is good,...
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08-28-2009, 08:45 PM
Thread: 183 Bentchetler too big?
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You'll be fine if you keep it in softer snow, but...
You'll be fine if you keep it in softer snow, but be careful on harder stuff. It skis shorter than the length because of the early rise. Sick skis for sure!
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08-18-2009, 05:13 PM
Thread: Review: Atomic Bent Chetler
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What mounting point would you recommend for crud...
What mounting point would you recommend for crud performance and cliff hucks with authority over the tail and not having it wash out.
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06-04-2009, 08:29 PM
Thread: Atomic Blog vs. Bent Chetler
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School Me: Atomic Blog vs. Bent Chetler
Not too much info comparing these skis other than ones for powder and ones for more all mountain. 1 cm in the waist doesn't matter to me... How do they both ski comparatively and flex?
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05-04-2009, 08:40 PM
Thread: 09-10 Black Diamond Skis
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Talked to a buddy about his Megawatts and he said...
Talked to a buddy about his Megawatts and he said that BD made it to be a fatter and more pow oriented EHP, next years Justice is the EHP essentially, at least in my opinion, after looking at dims...
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04-22-2009, 01:58 PM
Thread: 2 run review: 192 Atomic Atlas
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Does anyone know how the Atlas compares to the...
Does anyone know how the Atlas compares to the Atomic Blog (i.e. a skinnier twin tipped atlas?)
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04-12-2009, 08:04 PM
Thread: sth 12 pre release problems
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My friends have had problems with the Solly STH...
My friends have had problems with the Solly STH bindings as well as me...
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03-22-2009, 09:44 PM
Thread: Rossignol S7 vs. 4FRNT EHP
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Maybe even throw the Dynastar Huge Trouble (6th...
Maybe even throw the Dynastar Huge Trouble (6th sense huge) and the Atomic Atlas in there...
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03-12-2009, 05:48 PM
Thread: Rossignol S7 vs. 4FRNT EHP
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Rossignol S7 vs. 4FRNT EHP
Hey guys, I searched for awhile trying to find an existing thread but had no luck... Has anyone tried both the 4FRNT EHP and the Rossi S7? If so tell me your opinions. Performance in soft snow, crud,...
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03-10-2009, 09:29 PM
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My buddy has the Jimi and says they're pretty...
My buddy has the Jimi and says they're pretty soft? But a super solid ski and the looked really stable.
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03-10-2009, 07:39 PM
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I've had a lot of problems with my Solly STH 12...
I've had a lot of problems with my Solly STH 12 bindings and so have my friends... as in popping out on landings for absolutely no reason. I'd go for the Griffons...
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03-06-2009, 04:29 PM
Thread: School me on ab machines. Not gay!
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Jack Knifes work well - they are a stability...
Jack Knifes work well - they are a stability exercise and also engage you core.
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03-01-2009, 12:37 PM
Thread: new ski help -pow/all mtn
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I also ski the Steeze (174). If you ski really...
I also ski the Steeze (174). If you ski really fast through wind crust they're super fun. Overall a GREAT ski, but a bit too my camber and side cut for my big mountain ski liking. The only thing...
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03-01-2009, 08:52 AM
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Thank you lax for the review! You make me want to...
Thank you lax for the review! You make me want to get these skis. Has anyone compared these to the 4FRNT EHP? Are the flexes similar? Stability? Ect...
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02-26-2009, 04:42 PM
Thread: EHP 193 Review 08/09
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Great Review
Great Review
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02-24-2009, 04:06 PM
Thread: TGR Free Ski Giveaway
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count me in
count me in
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02-19-2009, 03:54 PM
Thread: POC Receptor Bug Helmet
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The only thing maybe is that you can't remove the...
The only thing maybe is that you can't remove the ear flaps, and it doesn't come with water specific ones.
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02-19-2009, 03:49 PM
Thread: Best Big Mountain Skis
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Thank you. What's your weight and height. Do they...
Thank you. What's your weight and height. Do they slay crud, harder snow and Pow?
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02-18-2009, 08:08 PM
Thread: Best Big Mountain Skis
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Are the Dynastar 187 Legend Pro Rider XXL's...
Are the Dynastar 187 Legend Pro Rider XXL's "playful"?
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02-18-2009, 03:20 PM
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The only drawback with the Mothership is their...
The only drawback with the Mothership is their weight = heavy
The B100 Quads are softer than the B-Squad. I've heard various things about them, but I think that if the weight of the ski is not an... -
02-18-2009, 03:02 PM
Thread: POC Receptor Bug Helmet
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POC Receptor Bug Helmet
Has anyone used the POC Receptor Bug Helmet? How is the ventilation and safety?
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02-18-2009, 12:05 PM
Thread: Best Big Mountain Skis
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Best Big Mountain Skis
What are the best med-stiff to stiff big mountain skis you've ever owned or tried?
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