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01-04-2024, 02:09 PM
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Cut cloth into short strands Or The fiberglass...
Cut cloth into short strands
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08-27-2023, 01:46 PM
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It's not that hard to fill the hole w/ putty
It's not that hard to fill the hole w/ putty
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08-27-2023, 12:52 PM
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Epoxy putty is your friend for filling holes
Epoxy putty is your friend for filling holes
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03-04-2023, 09:06 AM
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Yeah, that seems off. Back holes are wider than...
Yeah, that seems off. Back holes are wider than front holes
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01-31-2023, 11:31 AM
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Gotcha^^^ Pics can sometimes be misleading:)
Gotcha^^^
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01-31-2023, 06:00 AM
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Any time there is edge damage, composite delam or...
Any time there is edge damage, composite delam or even damage to the composite layer under the base. It can be hard to fill/seal the air pockets created by torn fibers. Add heat and the air in those...
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01-30-2023, 09:23 AM
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Ptex candles have the waxy content. Welding rod...
Ptex candles have the waxy content.
Welding rod is a harder extruded polyethylene, but certainly not as hard than sintered base material.
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12-18-2022, 12:38 PM
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Also a well fitting screwdriver not prone to cam...
Also a well fitting screwdriver not prone to cam out, i.e not all pozi#3's are created equal
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12-18-2022, 12:07 PM
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When you forget history, you're doomed to repeat...
When you forget history, you're doomed to repeat it..
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12-18-2022, 11:57 AM
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Now you've peaked my interest:fm:
Now you've peaked my interest:fm:
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12-18-2022, 10:34 AM
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You can start w/ cord vs chord...
You can start w/ cord vs chord...
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12-18-2022, 09:42 AM
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Chord center was used by Volkl(schuhschpitz...
Chord center was used by Volkl(schuhschpitz line-boot tip) and K2(I believe Pre and RD too) with the graduated scale that corresponded to bsl, during that time period
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11-20-2022, 08:18 AM
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http://https://www.utahskigear.com/products/strip-...
http://https://www.utahskigear.com/products/strip-of-binding-hole-plugs-black-100-pieces
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01-21-2022, 03:24 PM
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Doesn't appear to be any glue around those holes...
Doesn't appear to be any glue around those holes either
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01-12-2022, 08:56 AM
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Won't destroy epoxy but you'll probably break the...
Won't destroy epoxy but you'll probably break the seal.
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12-20-2021, 11:35 AM
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Well. There's always Toluol!
Well.
There's always Toluol! -
11-26-2021, 03:06 PM
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Thats a sweet ride!
Thats a sweet ride!
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11-23-2021, 03:19 PM
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Yeah, it wasn't obvious, but I get it now. I...
Yeah, it wasn't obvious, but I get it now. I understand werds aren't your strong suit.
You still 'supervised' a mount that couldn't even correctly locate a toepiece on a center post screw.
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11-23-2021, 01:58 PM
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Most obvious Adjustment handles for the clamping...
Most obvious
Adjustment handles for the clamping mechanism on jigs are situated for tips facing left.
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11-08-2021, 11:25 AM
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Toluene buzz is called getting low, not high
Toluene buzz is called getting low, not high
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10-16-2021, 06:36 AM
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You're in the right track. Definitely try this...
You're in the right track. Definitely try this before what Hubbs is suggesting. Removed many a broken screw this way. A used cutoff wheel will have a smaller footprint. Meaning a smaller diameter...
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03-30-2021, 09:57 AM
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Pics yo
Pics yo
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03-30-2021, 09:53 AM
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Align holes and push on heel piece?
Align holes and push on heel piece?
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03-30-2021, 09:50 AM
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If the holes are already damaged, can you...
If the holes are already damaged, can you push/force the binding screws back into holes? Then remove as normal?
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02-25-2021, 06:20 PM
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We got it figured out. That's why I later stated...
We got it figured out.
That's why I later stated that 4frnt should have just put a boot toe mark @ 102(.2) or a graduated scale like K2 used to use. Way simpler -
02-24-2021, 10:27 AM
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So from that chart it says 187 straight pull, so...
So from that chart it says 187 straight pull, so 93.5. Spotted's 310 bsl is 26mm longer so add 1.3 cm to 5.5(Hoji's reco @ 284). So 6.3 cm or 86.7 straight pull from tail, or 6.5-7(87-86.5) straight...
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02-23-2021, 11:41 PM
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So it's based off of his boot @ 284 Seems like...
So it's based off of his boot @ 284
Seems like they could have just said boot toe @~102.2 and it would have been less complicated for people. Or a graduated mark grid like K2 used to use -
02-23-2021, 06:55 PM
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Schuhespitze mounting is way old school. Made...
Schuhespitze mounting is way old school. Made more sense when skis were straight and cambered w/ flat tails.
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02-23-2021, 05:24 PM
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Yeah, I looked it up. It said 880mm @187 for...
Yeah, I looked it up. It said 880mm @187 for 17/18 model year. Did they change from year to year?
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02-23-2021, 01:45 PM
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That's why I was confused
That's why I was confused
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02-23-2021, 01:10 PM
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No, SD overthinking it 187 Hojis must measure...
No, SD overthinking it
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02-23-2021, 12:58 PM
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Mounting line for 187 Hoji is 88 from tail
Mounting line for 187 Hoji is 88 from tail
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02-23-2021, 12:36 PM
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Yep. What I'm saying is just make sure the mark...
Yep.
What I'm saying is just make sure the mark is in fact 88 and put your boot center there. You don't need to measure -4 as it has been done for you -
02-23-2021, 07:44 AM
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I'm confused. What is straight pull length of...
I'm confused.
What is straight pull length of entire ski. A 187 hoji I imagine is at least 184 actual length. Split that in half and you have 92. If you minus the recommended -4, you get the... -
02-22-2021, 08:44 AM
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Well, the O ring is actually from Wix
Well, the O ring is actually from Wix
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02-22-2021, 08:35 AM
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Not sure where else to put this, so it goes here....
Not sure where else to put this, so it goes here.
For you home waxers/tuners.
Changed oil yesterday on wife's Lexus w/ replaceable element style oil filter. The cap has a replaceable o ring.364293... -
02-05-2021, 07:31 AM
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Yep, go to Ace
Yep, go to Ace
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12-14-2020, 04:45 PM
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Should be stored @ room temps ~70°F(21°C). By...
Should be stored @ room temps ~70°F(21°C). By temperature differential I mean if I was to store it in the garage here where it's over 100f in summer and can get to 0 temps in winter.
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12-14-2020, 10:30 AM
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Yeah, I talking about storage for people who...
Yeah, I talking about storage for people who aren't in a shop environment that use their epoxy intermittently.
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12-12-2020, 07:15 AM
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Fundamental storage issue. First off-- don't...
Fundamental storage issue.
First off-- don't cut the dispensing spout, just remove lids for dispensing.
For storage:
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12-07-2020, 08:19 PM
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Concerning G-flex Squeeze the air out of the a &...
Concerning G-flex
Squeeze the air out of the a & b containers put inner lid back(instead of chucking), screw cap snuggly and store in cool dry place. Less light the better too -
11-29-2020, 08:40 AM
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Hone them with your sharpening stones. If it's...
Hone them with your sharpening stones. If it's super dull, take it to grinder, go slow.
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11-29-2020, 08:22 AM
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Sharpen/hone that 3.5.
Sharpen/hone that 3.5.
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11-25-2020, 01:22 PM
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Skis w/ 2 titanal layers usually have second...
Skis w/ 2 titanal layers usually have second layer at the bottom of the laminate, above the base.
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11-25-2020, 11:14 AM
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I have a pair of G3 Highballs that called for 3.5...
I have a pair of G3 Highballs that called for 3.5 on the sticker and they have a titanal plate. They had a tap icon too. Only time I've ever seen 3.5 w/ titanal.
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11-24-2020, 11:16 AM
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You're welcome. Jealous man. Wish I could still...
You're welcome.
Jealous man. Wish I could still tele.
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11-24-2020, 07:47 AM
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When you have template taped to 1st ski, you can...
When you have template taped to 1st ski, you can mark the ski center onto the clear template(mark what boot & size) for future mounts
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11-24-2020, 07:30 AM
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Take 1/2 of boot sole length(pin line to sole)...
Take 1/2 of boot sole length(pin line to sole) measurement and put a mark that far forward of ski center line. You are now mounting from pin line or I believe 22D marks it on their clear template as...
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11-24-2020, 07:21 AM
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Does template have pin line?
Does template have pin line?
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11-24-2020, 05:49 AM
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Midsole on the line. Tele shouldn't change that....
Midsole on the line. Tele shouldn't change that. Never understood the tele mounting voodoo, just mount them the same as alpine.
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