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11-02-2023, 08:56 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
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I have both the 184 and 192…on the line is the...
I have both the 184 and 192…on the line is the way to go IMO. Wish I had those top sheets though!
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03-03-2023, 09:42 AM
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For Sale: 2023 Salomon S/Pro Alpha EL 130, Size 26.5 - New, Unmodified & Not Skied
Bought these a couple weeks ago from keystonelight, then realized that the Salomon's I tried on locally were medium volume. On top of that my new boot fitter recommended I go a different direction...
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02-27-2023, 12:04 PM
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Was in with my boot fitter, Jeff Bergeron of Boot...
Was in with my boot fitter, Jeff Bergeron of Boot Fixation, today. He's been on the new Shadow 130 said he was definitely impressed and even recommended it to me for next year. Says the fit is...
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02-16-2023, 06:24 PM
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Looking forward to skiing these. Thanks for...
Looking forward to skiing these. Thanks for shipping them out same day. Never had a boot where you can bake the whole shell. My ‘08 Lange Freeride 130s ski great but these are so much lighter.
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02-05-2022, 10:44 PM
Thread: Winter Olympics 2022
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Crap mogul skiing…IMO the most boring “sport”...
Crap mogul skiing…IMO the most boring “sport” shouldn’t even be in the Olympics. It along with freestyle aerials are an embarrassment to the sport.
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01-07-2022, 10:32 PM
Thread: Loveland tomorrow?
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I was up too for the big day and lucky I didn’t...
I was up too for the big day and lucky I didn’t get stuck in the I70 cluster. Somewhat dense but it made for a fun day…1st tracks down a couple of runs didn’t suck. I bet that 4 opening today was...
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01-03-2022, 09:24 PM
Thread: OFFICIAL I70 BITCH THREAD....
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About an hour and a half to get from Denver to...
About an hour and a half to get from Denver to Floyd Hill today…fucking turned around and went home.
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11-29-2021, 11:31 PM
Thread: Bindings for race ski "plates"
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If you get the older comps...just inspect the...
If you get the older comps...just inspect the bindings frequently where the boot makes contact for cracks. Had two pairs warrantied for plastic cracks on the heel cups, finally gave up on Marker.
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11-29-2021, 11:24 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
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I had the 181 Slicer Factory (couldn't find a...
I had the 181 Slicer Factory (couldn't find a 187) and it carved extremely and surprisingly well.
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11-17-2021, 02:31 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
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…and yes, I have a Dynastar problem ;) Sent...
…and yes, I have a Dynastar problem ;)
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11-17-2021, 02:30 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
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186 Legend Pros - Figured I’d check here before...
186 Legend Pros - Figured I’d check here before posting up elsewhere. I have a pair of non-race room LPs that I bought barely used a season ago. Mounted 2x, once for the prior owners Goliath...
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10-10-2021, 06:11 PM
Thread: leaf blowers...
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Have the Ego blower, trimmer and mower…all...
Have the Ego blower, trimmer and mower…all awesome. They also came out with a gutter attachment for the blower which works really well.
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09-21-2021, 09:08 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
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The Dynastar Thread
Of all the freeride skis I’ve been on nothing compares to these and the original race room LPs, nothing. Absolutely no speed limit as demonstrated in many years of FWT comps on Barkered’s feet. No...
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09-03-2021, 05:44 PM
Thread: FS - LP105 - 184
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I have these in 192 and 184…the 84 is super...
I have these in 192 and 184…the 84 is super stable and carves like a GS ski. Incredible ski IMO.
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08-31-2021, 04:59 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
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The Dynastar Thread
Figured I’d check interest here before listing…I have a pair of 181 Slicer Factory skis that I am selling. Bought new last year on sale for $300, used 6 days or less in great shape. I can post...
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08-31-2021, 04:51 PM
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If in Denver go to the Custom Foot on...
If in Denver go to the Custom Foot on Broadway…IMO better than Larry but probably more expensive. Appointment only if I remember.
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08-11-2021, 10:57 PM
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I recently bought a 12mm TA adapter on Amazon for...
I recently bought a 12mm TA adapter on Amazon for $12…there’s a ton of 20/15s for about the same price.
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08-10-2021, 07:59 PM
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What have you bought/upgraded today.
I’m still on a 26” bike (Pivot Mach 5) but found new old stock Stan’s Bravo rims and paired them with DT Swiss 240EXPs. Just transferred the cassette, rotors, taped the rims and mounted the tires...
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07-21-2021, 09:52 AM
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MTB Wheel Upgrade - Converting Newer Hubs to Quick Release
Have a 2008 Pivot Mach 5 26” and I am thinking about doing a wheelset upgrade from the 24h XT wheelset that it came with. I love the bike and since I took a few years off (had kids) it is still in...
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06-30-2021, 06:26 AM
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Used Sony A6XXX series for APSC sensor or even a...
Used Sony A6XXX series for APSC sensor or even a used A7
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06-17-2021, 11:00 PM
Thread: Gravel/Bikepack nerds enter...
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A hot day but the 15 miles of gravel were fun...
A hot day but the 15 miles of gravel were fun mid-ride.
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06-01-2021, 08:31 PM
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We went with Big Agnes Copper Spur UL4 last year...
We went with Big Agnes Copper Spur UL4 last year and we are very happy with it…roomy and light. BA’s LED light tape is pretty cool too. 376212
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05-07-2021, 08:35 PM
Thread: The Quiver Pic Rerun Thread
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Sticky: Luckily my home mountain is a ski area versus a...
Luckily my home mountain is a ski area versus a resort so it is easy to walk to the car and change out skis. All of these are taken out on a regular basis.
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05-06-2021, 08:25 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
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They make hard pack days almost as fun as pow…the...
They make hard pack days almost as fun as pow…the G forces from railing high edge angle, 2 footed carves is addicting. They are quite heavy, precise and unforgiving as Hell (abusive if you get lazy)...
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05-06-2021, 06:20 PM
Thread: Loveland tomorrow?
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The snow today was quite good considering it is...
The snow today was quite good considering it is May.
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05-06-2021, 02:43 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
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Probably skied my last day at Loveland today and...
Probably skied my last day at Loveland today and put the skis back on the wall…I like this collection, just wish I had mint race room 194 LP to replace my retired pair.
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05-03-2021, 02:27 PM
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2nd Pair of Wheels (Road) For Gravel Bike
I am thinking of selling my road bike and then using that money to buy a 2nd set of wheels for my Pivot Vault gravel bike. For those that have a 2nd set of wheels, do you find yourself actually...
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04-28-2021, 11:44 AM
Thread: Gravel/Bikepack nerds enter...
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Nothing so far...light and all I can say is that...
Nothing so far...light and all I can say is that climbing, everything, seems easier than on any other bike I own. That said this bike and wheel set are the nicest I own (2X the price of my old...
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04-27-2021, 01:15 PM
Thread: Gravel/Bikepack nerds enter...
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SRAM AXS Etap Wireless = Awesome
Have been out on the new Pivot Vault a few times now and love it. The fit, build quality, light weight is awesome. Another nice thing is that when you are standing up cranking away there's no flex...
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04-19-2021, 10:43 PM
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Iv’e used Ikea before on a small condo...
Iv’e used Ikea before on a small condo kitchen...the cabinet boxes are very well built for the price and they have a kitchen planner tool that was awesome. The Ikea stuff looks much more modern too....
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04-18-2021, 08:15 PM
Thread: Gravel/Bikepack nerds enter...
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1st ride on the Pivot Vault semi custom build :)...
1st ride on the Pivot Vault semi custom build :)
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04-17-2021, 08:57 AM
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Competitive Cyclist - Opinions on buying a bike from them?
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04-15-2021, 11:22 PM
Thread: Loveland tomorrow?
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White helmet, orange jacket, brown pant and pro...
White helmet, orange jacket, brown pant and pro rider 105s
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04-13-2021, 11:19 AM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
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I've got both the Dynastar WC FIS SL and GS with...
I've got both the Dynastar WC FIS SL and GS with the race plates. Took out the GS boards on a hard pack day and had a blast. After a couple hours I switched out to my Legend Pros mounted with Pivot...
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04-12-2021, 02:20 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
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Yeah they still make a cheater...the speedzone...
Yeah they still make a cheater...the speedzone ti. Think the speedzone 14 is the top end. They also make masters sl and gs boards if you like carving but want something slightly more forgiving...
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04-12-2021, 02:11 PM
Thread: Gravel/Bikepack nerds enter...
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Although I've got a heavy 1x commuter bike with...
Although I've got a heavy 1x commuter bike with 700c/40mm wheels, this is my 1st gravel bike. My plan is to sell both the road and commuter bike.
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04-12-2021, 10:46 AM
Thread: Gravel/Bikepack nerds enter...
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Can't wait to take this for a spin...'20 Pivot...
Can't wait to take this for a spin...'20 Pivot Vault. Couldn't find a complete bike anywhere...LBS, online. Luckily I did find last years frame in my size marked down by $800 and the online dealer...
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04-08-2021, 12:57 PM
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2020 Pivot Vault...frame was discounted by $800...
2020 Pivot Vault...frame was discounted by $800 and it looks better than the 2021s IMO. Took 2-3 calls to work out the parts...was trying to duplicate the 2021 team force/x01 factory build but had...
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04-03-2021, 09:18 AM
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Thanks for the input...probably pull the trigger...
Thanks for the input...probably pull the trigger today.
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04-02-2021, 05:27 PM
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Competitive Cyclist - Opinions on buying a bike from them?
Looking to make an upgrade but the bike I’m looking for is out of stock everywhere. CC has a prior year frameset marked down and looks like they have all the parts I wanted in stock.
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03-26-2021, 04:47 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
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Regarding the history of the LP...before the...
Regarding the history of the LP...before the Super Nobis you had the Big...think an 80mm waist. My Intuitive Big 194s (assume the flame Big predecessor too) had the same feel as the race room LPs...
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03-23-2021, 07:03 PM
Thread: View right now
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Dumping in Snowmass...of course tomorrow we...
Dumping in Snowmass...of course tomorrow we leave. 368786
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03-05-2021, 09:04 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
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Ski Essentials take on the M Free 99...sounds...
Ski Essentials take on the M Free 99...sounds much like the 108, no surprise:
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02-25-2021, 12:40 PM
Thread: The Dynastar Thread
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Was wondering that too. I think in years past...
Was wondering that too. I think in years past he’s skied the Pro Rider sometimes disguised w a different graphic.
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02-25-2021, 12:22 PM
Thread: Snow for the Euros.
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Sadly, those are not LPs, they are 8800s. ...
Sadly, those are not LPs, they are 8800s.
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02-19-2021, 06:57 PM
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Sticky: So far I’ve had good luck with the Roces...
So far I’ve had good luck with the Roces adjustable boots...got them for our son at 3.5 years and they still fit at 5.5.
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02-18-2021, 08:25 PM
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Absolutely addictive... 363661 Sent from my...
Absolutely addictive... 363661
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02-16-2021, 09:25 AM
Thread: Loveland tomorrow?
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Was talking to patrol yesterday and he mentioned...
Was talking to patrol yesterday and he mentioned it went big...could see the rock but visibility was low so I couldn't see the fracture line. Holy shit!
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02-16-2021, 09:19 AM
Thread: Trelease fatality 2.14.21
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Was on the lift at LL the day after talking to a...
Was on the lift at LL the day after talking to a patroller who said they helped in the body recovery. I thought he may have had the story wrong...solo in the backcountry after what seems like...
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02-12-2021, 06:28 PM
Thread: Loveland tomorrow?
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Today was surprisingly good...South Chutes still...
Today was surprisingly good...South Chutes still had 8” stashes from previous days. 362623
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