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04-13-2024, 02:00 PM
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I bit the price increase for weekend alpental...
I bit the price increase for weekend alpental since my son is excited about it and i get to ski then. Friday nights might be a good future option when his bedtime is a bit later.
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04-12-2024, 01:59 PM
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Wow those are cheap. Does my summer internship 18...
Wow those are cheap. Does my summer internship 18 year ago qualify me?
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04-11-2024, 07:27 PM
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I don’t need skis but happy to help out in...
I don’t need skis but happy to help out in Seattle as well. We are near children’s if that’s where you son is going and you need anything.
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04-11-2024, 01:36 PM
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Looks like 2 hours in the morning and 2 in the...
Looks like 2 hours in the morning and 2 in the afternoon instead of 2.5 and 2 so not a huge change.
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04-11-2024, 11:13 AM
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Alpy lessons are now $1400 per session. That’s...
Alpy lessons are now $1400 per session. That’s fucking expensive
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04-10-2024, 12:13 PM
Thread: Home Remodel: Do, Don'ts, Advice
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Probably going to do oak in the kitchen at this...
Probably going to do oak in the kitchen at this point if it doesn’t totally blow the budget.
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04-08-2024, 04:39 PM
Thread: Home Remodel: Do, Don'ts, Advice
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Thanks we’ll check out cfm.
Thanks we’ll check out cfm.
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04-08-2024, 04:01 PM
Thread: Home Remodel: Do, Don'ts, Advice
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Who makes vinyl flooring that doesn’t look like...
Who makes vinyl flooring that doesn’t look like cheap garbage? We went to the floor store (floors and decor)today and it all looked like a crappy I picture of wood. Looking at refacing our kitchen...
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04-04-2024, 03:50 PM
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Almost $1400 for me and my kid hurts but it’s...
Almost $1400 for me and my kid hurts but it’s still better than sitting in gold bar at traffic lights for 2 hours on the way home. The price increase sucks but at least they are investing in the...
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04-04-2024, 03:42 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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Pearl Izumi xalp summits are worth checking out....
Pearl Izumi xalp summits are worth checking out. I have a set and they seem solid if a bit flexy but I find anything without a carbon sole a bit flexy. Wider fit in the toe box and boa with a decent...
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04-02-2024, 08:34 PM
Thread: WTB: Used hitch mount bike rack
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Where are you?
Where are you?
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04-02-2024, 08:33 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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I did a frame swap when I broke my cargo e-bike...
I did a frame swap when I broke my cargo e-bike frame and it took a lot longer than a normal build so I’m not surprising at that price.
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04-02-2024, 11:57 AM
Thread: Cascadia/WA Pow Farming ‘23/‘24
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In Oregon but we got married at cooper spur...
In Oregon but we got married at cooper spur outside of hood river.
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04-01-2024, 08:05 PM
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They have us by the adrenal glands. Going epic...
They have us by the adrenal glands. Going epic and Stevens sounds good until I factor in the extra 2 hours+ round trip. I guess I better just spend that time working towards a raise.
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04-01-2024, 06:48 PM
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Looks like there is an ikon add on to the...
Looks like there is an ikon add on to the unlimited pass which is not crazy priced.
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04-01-2024, 10:17 AM
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No Wednesday nights at alpental is a huge bummer,...
No Wednesday nights at alpental is a huge bummer, that has been a chunk of my days the past few winters. Might need to evaluate the pass plan and consider moving to Stevens plus a lower level pass...
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03-29-2024, 09:24 PM
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Anyone hitting the padded seats tomorrow?
Anyone hitting the padded seats tomorrow?
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03-26-2024, 05:20 PM
Thread: Car search advices
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The answer is the euros but you will pay in...
The answer is the euros but you will pay in maintenance. A 2nd gen q7 can tow 7700lbs as can a cayenne. The x5/7 and benzs are similar.
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03-25-2024, 09:19 PM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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That’s what I’m worried about. I had a solid...
That’s what I’m worried about. I had a solid crash trying to run a rock razor rear and not having any braking traction that has scared me into running knobby rear tires. The butcher t9 is slow but I...
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03-25-2024, 09:53 AM
Thread: New Season, New Tires, New Thread
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Who’s running an eliminator or xynotal rear on a...
Who’s running an eliminator or xynotal rear on a big bike in steeps? I have a Mary front butcher rear on now and it’s slow so thinking of a faster rear. Will I regret this when I drop into a steep...
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03-24-2024, 08:06 PM
Thread: Car search advices
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I have a 2016 pilot and tent trailer, it’s fine...
I have a 2016 pilot and tent trailer, it’s fine but only gets ok gas mileage. I used to have a q7 tdi and a fiberglass trailer, that thing towed like a boss. I wouldn’t tow a hardside over mountains...
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03-23-2024, 10:40 AM
Thread: That’s it...it’s time to play G.O.T.O.S.
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That would be fun for $1000 but $12k is gtfo.
That would be fun for $1000 but $12k is gtfo.
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03-23-2024, 10:38 AM
Thread: The Midlife Club
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I totally feel you and am in a similar place....
I totally feel you and am in a similar place. Everything is ok but nothing is what I want it to be. Lots of obvious things to improve for me (mostly on the job front)
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03-22-2024, 09:44 PM
Thread: Time for a new book - any suggestions?
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First book is pretty good and a fun read. The...
First book is pretty good and a fun read. The second starts out slow weird and depressing but redeems itself at the very end, not sure if I can recommend. It was not helpful for my mental state...
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03-18-2024, 12:21 PM
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I’ll give this a shot one night this week. I use...
I’ll give this a shot one night this week. I use the sharpie method for any bevel change and it is helpful but wasn’t sure how to up the angle, turning the guide will be easier than printing a spacer.
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03-16-2024, 08:59 PM
Thread: Chicken Feet Thread 🐓
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How much does the cuff circumference change per...
How much does the cuff circumference change per boot size? I’m in a 28.5 hawx ultra and with the cuff was a bit tighter so wondering how much tighter a 27.5 would be.
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03-16-2024, 08:50 PM
Thread: Ski RV's, who's sleeping in parking lots?
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Most induction ranges need 40-50a at 250v same as...
Most induction ranges need 40-50a at 250v same as a normal electric range.
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03-16-2024, 06:16 PM
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Not sure if I trust myself freehand, I might try...
Not sure if I trust myself freehand, I might try to print a bevel tool or spacer.
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03-16-2024, 01:15 PM
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How far back did everyone bring their tip detune...
How far back did everyone bring their tip detune on these? I’’m working through my tube and have my bevels sorted but still having a bit of grabbiness in the tip at slower speeds on firm. Did a bit...
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03-14-2024, 12:49 PM
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Last night ski of the season yesterday, central...
Last night ski of the season yesterday, central was super crowded. We found some nice snow sneaking over to wild side. All of the fresh snow in the open had a solid sun effect on it that’s going to...
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03-13-2024, 02:57 PM
Thread: Recommend me a family trip
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My 7yo really wants to go back to Whistler and...
My 7yo really wants to go back to Whistler and had the trail map up last night talking about all the places he wants to ski (winning!) so that seals the deal.
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03-11-2024, 08:30 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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Mine just got mailed today, can report back when...
Mine just got mailed today, can report back when I have a timeline
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03-09-2024, 11:00 AM
Thread: Recommend me a family trip
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Whistler edge card is 350usd for 5 days and they...
Whistler edge card is 350usd for 5 days and they have a free one for the kid (epic school kids) plus a 700 snoqualmie unlimited pass vs 1100 for an ikon pass plus 600 for a lmt snoqualmie pass or 400...
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03-08-2024, 09:37 PM
Thread: Recommend me a family trip
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Sun peaks is on the radar for sure, sounds like...
Sun peaks is on the radar for sure, sounds like super kid friendly skiing but how is it for some dad ripper laps? I need to run the numbers but I think it probably comes out more expensive than WB...
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03-08-2024, 07:02 PM
Thread: Recommend me a family trip
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Bumping as I start to plan for next year February...
Bumping as I start to plan for next year February break. We did Whistler this year and that’s the default again due to terrain, driving distance, cost (edge card+free kids pass) and village...
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03-08-2024, 11:30 AM
Thread: ON3P SKIS Discussion
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C&Ds look awesome for untracked would love to try...
C&Ds look awesome for untracked would love to try a set in the right conditions. The supergoats can sink when it gets super deep but make up for it by erasing all tracks in their path.
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03-06-2024, 11:22 AM
Thread: PSA: Mount your own fucking skis.
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Why not keep using the pivots at +1?
Why not keep using the pivots at +1?
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03-05-2024, 05:14 PM
Thread: The Atomic Ski Boot Thread
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I have a heel spur from overflexing my ultras...
I have a heel spur from overflexing my ultras that Greg punched. The boot feels stiff enough off the top but collapses at some point in the flex. I don’t know if that can be fixed without making it...
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03-03-2024, 11:07 AM
Thread: PSA/Deals Thread
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Specialized 2fo shoes are on sale for $50. More...
Specialized 2fo shoes are on sale for $50. More durable than 510s with similar grip.
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03-02-2024, 07:19 PM
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Ended up in Kendall trees with my friend today...
Ended up in Kendall trees with my friend today instead of the lift. Top few hundred feet was a foot a great pow. Bottom was dust on crunchy crust.
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03-01-2024, 10:09 PM
Thread: Brake upgrade help
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I’m very happy with by Hayes dominions lots of...
I’m very happy with by Hayes dominions lots of power with light lever feel. Last bike had code r which were adequate but not more, went to 220 front rotor and mtx gold pads for power but still was in...
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03-01-2024, 07:45 PM
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Who’s heading up tomorrow? Planning to test out...
Who’s heading up tomorrow? Planning to test out my new fl105s and it would be great to have some partners to head out Nash gate. Last time I saw a group I forgot my pennys
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02-29-2024, 11:03 PM
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Finally got mine mounted looks like the snow...
Finally got mine mounted looks like the snow should be ripe. 185s are a couple centimeters shorter than my 189 bonafides, mostly in the tip and enough lighter to be obvious probably 150-200g or so....
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02-28-2024, 11:50 PM
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Tonight was impressively wet hard skiing. Could...
Tonight was impressively wet hard skiing. Could basically point it straight down anything slushy and go slow but not turn. Hopefully it cools back off soon but there’s doing the be some ice chunks...
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02-28-2024, 10:43 AM
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Count me in the wanting low toes. I find the sth2...
Count me in the wanting low toes. I find the sth2 wtr fixed afd delta better than a warden/mnc version that is 2mm higher. I guess I need to start hording or increase my forward lean.
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02-28-2024, 10:37 AM
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I need to do this too. Did you just send in with...
I need to do this too. Did you just send in with the online form and click the request warranty option?
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02-27-2024, 11:15 PM
Thread: Need some dad skis
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Blades want to carve through bumps and trees but...
Blades want to carve through bumps and trees but have enough tip and tail rocker to slide around pretty easily. They are not particularly stiff longitudinally or torsionally and the tail is a lot...
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02-27-2024, 09:11 PM
Thread: Need some dad skis
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I bought line blades for this earlier this season...
I bought line blades for this earlier this season and have been very happy. Sized down a little and they a perfect fuck around and have fun skis.
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02-27-2024, 11:47 AM
Thread: Home Remodel: Do, Don'ts, Advice
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No p trap sounds like a recipe for smelling the...
No p trap sounds like a recipe for smelling the sewer.
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02-25-2024, 09:29 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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Measure bottom bracket to rails on another bike...
Measure bottom bracket to rails on another bike with the same saddle to get bb to saddle rail distance. Subtract the seat tube length for dropper extension.
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