Mobile Ski Library 2019: Crested Butte JAN 22-24, SLC JAN 25-27

[Vitamin I]

Simple concept: You borrow my skis for free. Then you give them back to me. No obligation to ski with me.

During the 10-day trial, only 1 person borrowed skis, but I will keep offering and see what happens.

BACKGROUND: See how it works at the Summit County 10-Day Trial thread.

HOW TO BORROW FREE SKIS FROM THE MOBILE SKI LIBRARY:

1. In advance, choose a day(s) to borrow:
- JAN 22-24 at Crested Butte area
- JAN 25-27 at Salt Lake City area
The Reservations Calendar shows when each ski is unavailable.

2. Browse the list of skis available in the Mobile Ski Library, and choose a ski(s) to reserve for borrowing.
NOTE: Make sure that the ski’s listed BSL range and DIN range will work for your boot and preferred release value.
NOTE: If you’re not an expert on DIN release values, then ask the Librarian (me).
NOTE: NO OFFICIAL PROPER BOOT COMPATIBILITY for AT/PinTech/WTR boots. If your boot ain’t the good old downhill alpine boot standard (ISO 5355), then ask the Librarian (me). The list of skis displays only whether or not Toe Height is Adjustable, which MIGHT fit SOME non-alpine boots with good retention---BUT WON'T RELEASE RELIABLY SAFELY. You tell me in advance, and you accept all risks there.

3. Post your reservation request publicly in this thread.
Include in your post:
A) date(s)
B) ski model(s)
C) where you prefer to pickup (e.g. at a ski resort, etc.)
D) say whether you are qualified to adjust the bindings without me present
E) your BSL
F) your preferred DIN release value
G) any special requests
(SPECIAL PERMISSION is required BEFORE you hit rails/boxes, competitions, events like pond skims, for work (patrol, instructor, etc.), rock slides/dryland skiing (duh), etc.)

4. From there, you and I will communicate privately via PM’s or txt’s. We will finalize details like:
- time & place to meet,
- how I will get the skis back from you, (e.g. maybe leave them in a specific ski rack for me to pickup after lifts close, etc.)
- your preferred “assurance” method…(If you refuse to tell me your real name and state “I will return these skis, and I accept all risks”, then propose something else.)
- if you’re 350-lb Shaquille O’Neal, then I gotta re-think your safety on the gear.
- I will warn you if the edges are dull, or if your mount position will end up way forward and jibby on that ski, or whatever.
- etc.

5. After I confirm your reservation, I will update the list in this thread, to mark the ski as RESERVED for your dates.

6. To CANCEL your reservation, no worries---just let me know, ideally at least 1 day in advance.

7. After your borrowing experience, please post in this thread about:
- any issues with the gear (e.g. needs sharper edges, new damage, etc.),
- feedback about your experience
- propose improvements, or ways that this model could be extended to more areas/more lenders/etc.

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[Vitamin I]

You can now reserve all of the following skis for days within:
JAN 22-24 at Crested Butte area
JAN 25-27 at Salt Lake City area

LIST OF SKIS FOR THIS PART OF THE TOUR:

Fits BSL	DIN	Toe Ht	Ski Model	Length	Yr	Waist	Rad	Wt	Mount Position	Notes
Fits ALL	4-16		Prior A-Star XTC Carbon	193	2013-16	125	29	2266	variable
Fits ALL	4-16		Salomon Rocker(demo)	192	2009	127	48.5	2901	variable
Fits ALL	4-16		Prior Overlord(188)	188	2012	117	20	2441	variable
Fits ALL	4-16		K2 Darkside(181)	181	2012	128	27	2267	variable
313-332	9-16	Adj	Nordica Radict	185	2012	127	18	2790	-4.4
312-331	9-16	Adj	Surface NewLife	194	2012	122	17.9	2588	-1.9
310-329	9-16	Adj	Bluehouse Shoots	191	2009	128	?	2900	-14.0
309-328	6-14	Adj	Stockli StormriderDPpro	193	2008	94	31.3	2148	-12.6
308-327	9-14	Adj	K2 Hellbent(189)	189	2010	122	?	2694	-0.9
307-326	9-16	Adj	Blizzard Argos	187	2011	105	26	2665	-10.8
307-326	9-16	Adj	Blizzard Zeus(194)	194	2011	120	42	3076	-10.7
307-326	9-16	Adj	Blizzard Zeus(185)	185	2011	120	?	2893	-10.9
307-326	6-14	Adj	Volkl Chopstick	185	2009	128	32	2544	-1.4
306-325	9-16	Adj	Prior Overlord(193white)	193	2010-11	118	29	2440	-10.5
305-324	6-14	Adj	Faction Thirteen	194	2010	112	46	2422	-13.6
305-324	6-14	Adj	K2 Hellbent(The Eye)	179	2009	122	23	2560	-1.2
304-323	9-16	Adj	Line Mothership	195	2010-11	111	?	2857	-9.2
304-323	9-16	Adj	Atomic Atlas	192	2012	125	28	2437	-10.9
303-322	6-14	Adj	Zag H112	195	2015	112	26.5	2420	-14.4
303-322	6-14	Adj	BlackDiamond Megawatt	188	2009	125	42	2397	-11.4
302-321	6-14	Adj	PMgear LhasaPow	196	?	112	39	2239	-12.8
301-320	9-16	Adj	K2 Pon2oon	189	2012-14	135	?	2582	-10.9
300-319	9-16	Adj	K2 Darkside(188)	188	2013	128	>27	2423	-11.9
295-314	9-16	Adj	Head M103(183)	183	2004	102	37.3	2585	-14.1
~314 FKS	6-15		Salomon ElDictator	194	2011	114	43.4	2502	-10.0
~314 FKS	8-18		4FRNT CRJ	188	2013	118	28	2363	-6.1
~314 FKS	8-18		PMgear Bro192 flatCamber/rocker	192	2010	114	35	2499	-9.8	Needs sharpen & wax

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[Vitamin I]

RESERVATIONS CALENDAR:

Crested Butte Area:
Jan 22: All skis available
Jan 23: All skis available
Jan 24: All skis available

Salt Lake City area:
Jan 25: All skis available
Jan 26: All skis available
Jan 27: All skis available

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[Vitamin I]

Yesterday in Summit County...my strained lower back muscle + holiday crowds + comfy weather = good timing to skip skiing in favor of dripping ptex. Sucks that people abandon their unwanted junk around the storage facility, but this broken desk made a great workbench.


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[skifishbum]

wifes outta town this weekend
if ya need a place to crash store skis and/or work on em
i pmed ya digits

[Vitamin I]

wifes outta town this weekend
if ya need a place to crash store skis and/or work on em
i pmed ya digits

Thanks for the generous offer!

PM sent.

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