Ski Lending Library: Whistler FEB 20 - MAR 3

[Vitamin I]

UPDATE:
This Whistler borrowing session will end 2 days early, so now March 1 is last day to borrow in Whistler (until I come back around April 12). I decided to postpone Kicking Horse next, and instead will leave Whistler 2 days early to drive to Telluride.

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

WHO CAN BORROW FREE SKIS FROM ME AT WHISTLER?

TGR Maggots:
My "assurance" against theft, grossly negligent or intentional damage, lawsuits, etc... is you will give me your real name and a post or message stating “I will return these skis, and I accept all risks.” That way, later if we cannot resolve a dispute, then I could "threaten" to publicly shame you on TGR with evidence. ( But c'mon, I really doubt anyone would sacrifice their multi-year TGR reputation just to steal used skis worth only a measly $100-$300. )

HOW TO BORROW FREE SKIS:

1. In advance, choose a day(s) to borrow:
- FEB 20 - MAR 3 at Whistler

2. Browse the list of skis available in the 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 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 me.

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 specific gondola, etc.)
D) say whether you are qualified to adjust the bindings without me present
E) your Boot Sole Length
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,
- 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. To CANCEL your reservation, no worries---just let me know, ideally at least 1 day in advance.

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[Vitamin I]

LIST OF SKIS AVAILABLE FOR BORROWING AT WHISTLER:

Fits BSL	DIN	Ski Model	Length	Yr	Waist	Rad	Wt	MountPosition
Fits All	3-16	Prior A-Star XTC Carbon	193	2013-16	125	29	2266	variable
Fits All	10-18	Atomic BigDaddy	193	2003-04	107	34	2750	variable
Fits All	3-16	Sally Rocker2 122 demo	192	2012	122	26	2678	variable
Fits All	3-16	Prior Overlord(188)	188	2012	117	20	2441	variable
Fits All	3-16	Majesty Lumberjack	178	2012	120	19	2034	variable
314-333	6-14	Rossi SC108	195	2009	108	35.5	2540	-14.4
312-331	9-16	Armada MagicJ	190	2015	127	22	2546	-2.8
310-329	9-16	Rossi S7	195	2011	117	22.5	2693	-6.6
310-329	9-16	Liberty Mutant	192	2012	149	40	2569	-9.2
310-329	9-16	Atomic Thug	192	2008	120	40	2414	?
310-329	9-16	DPS Lotus138	192	2006	138	126.5	2000	-10.0
308-327	9-16	Head Boneshaker	191	2013	125	32.9	2616	-8.1
308-327	9-16	K2 Hellbent(179)	179	2008	122	23	2560	-2.0
307-326	9-16	Rossi RC112(198)	198	2010	112	38.8	2732	-12.9
307-326	9-16	Blizzard Bodacious	196	2013	118	>32	2750	-10.8
307-326	9-16	Volkl Two	196	2014	124	32.5	2573	-3.7
307-326	6-14	Sally Rocker127	192	2008	127	48.5	2984	-12.0
307-326	9-16	Sally Rocker2 122	192	2012	122	26	2612	-2.3
307-326	9-16	Atomic BentChetler	192	2013	123	20	2440	-2.7
306-325	9-16	Prior A-Star Quad-glass	193	2015	125	29	2663	-10.5
305-324	9-16	Blizzard Gunsmoke	193	2014	114	29	2336	-4.8
305-324	9-16	Volant Spatula	186	2003-4	125	R/R	2793	-5.3
304-323	9-14	Head m103(193)	193	2005	103	41.5	2738	-14.8
303-322	9-16	Scott Stunt	196	2009	113	26	2895	-12.6
303-322	9-16	K2 Pettitor	189	2015	120	?	2566	-1.9
302-321	9-16	Blizzard Spur	189	2015	125	28.5	2423	-11.0
301-320	9-16	Praxis Protest	196	2013	128	32	2308	-8.3
299-318	9-16	Volkl Kuro	195	2013	132	30.4	3065	-8.9
294-313	9-16	K2 ObSETHed	189	2012	117	26	2398	-4.1
~314 FKS	8-18	4FRNT Renegade	196	2013	122	35	2425	-5.4
~314 FKS	7-17	Nordica Helldorado	193	2013	113	21	2741	-3.2
~314 FKS	8-18	ON3P Jeffrey122	191	2015	122	27	2730	-4.8
~314 FKS	6-12	ON3P BillyGoat(191)	191	2014	118	29.2	2326	-8.8

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[LeeLau]

Holy shit I thought I had an addiction

[Djongo Unchained]

Met this cat at BBI last weekend and I gotta say, any mags interested should not hesitate to connect. Very cool, mellow and has a bunch of ripping skis with no pressure.

Vitamin I - Invite remains open on a swing by JH.

[I've seen black diamonds!]

How's the project going? Any good stories so far?

[neufox47]

Hey, can I borrow the Spurs tomorrow Feb 22?

Staying at the windwhistle, can pickup wherever, maybe the Whistler gondola?

I can adjust the bindings. 320mm boot

Preferred din of 13.

I’ll pm you my details.

Thanks!

[Vitamin I]

Hey, can I borrow the Spurs tomorrow Feb 22?

Staying at the windwhistle, can pickup wherever, maybe the Whistler gondola?

I can adjust the bindings. 320mm boot

Preferred din of 13.

I’ll pm you my details.

Thanks!

Reservation CONFIRMED.
Spurs for Feb 22.

Will PM you.

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[gramboh]

Don't need to borrow but that's an awesome gesture and collection dude, right on.

[Vitamin I]

Holy shit I thought I had an addiction

Pffffft. That puny list is less than half of The Arsenal (currently scattered across 4 states/provinces, slowly on it's way to Calif in stages, the long way):
https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...72#post5398772

...Invite remains open on a swing by JH.

Thanks, man! Great to meet you, too. JH might fit my roadtrip schedule right before BBI-Utah...we'll see.

How's the project going? Any good stories so far?

My project to share skis has not attracted many borrowers so far. One theory is there might be more interest in Spring when conditions become repetitive, when the season is declining and people have fewer agendas, etc. We'll see.

My project to slowly move 4 carloads of skis from Whistler to Calif is right on schedule.

My project to build a ski-related website is on hold. Might work on it later during Spring/Summer skiing.

My project to ski a lot on a bunch of different skis is going great.

Not sure which stories are worth telling. How about this?
I am FAILING at hygiene while living in my car:
Ski Days since New Years Day: 36
Showers since New Years Day: 3

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[neufox47]

Big thanks to Vitamin I, he handed me a tuned and freshly waxed pair of spurs and then showed me around Whistler. A solid mag and a really good skier. Good luck on your trip.

[Vitamin I]

Big thanks to Vitamin I, he handed me a tuned and freshly waxed pair of spurs and then showed me around Whistler. A solid mag and a really good skier. Good luck on your trip.

Yeah, it was fun skiing with neufox47. An easy-going, mellow guy...until he drops into steeps, in which case he charges his carve-on-fire racing style down the fall line like Rahlves in the TGR movies.

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[Shaaarrrp]

Although I'm thousands of miles away and can only wish to take advantage of this (let alone get a ski day), big ups for being so generous and willing to share with the community. Thanks!

[Vitamin I]

SKI LENDING LIBRARY: WHISTLER FEB 20 - MAR 1

UPDATE:
This Whistler borrowing session will end 2 days early, so now March 1 is last day to borrow in Whistler (until I come back around April 12). I decided to postpone Kicking Horse next, and instead will leave Whistler 2 days early to drive to Telluride.

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[Shorty_J]

Very cool!

Are you just cruising to resorts with a van full of skis?

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[Vitamin I]

Very cool!

Are you just cruising to resorts with a van full of skis?

Basically yes.

More precisely, I am in a Subaru Outback, now moving the 3rd of 4 carloads of The Arsenal mega-quiver from Whistler to their new home in Calif, and I'm taking the "long way" to Calif on each lap (hitting Epic Pass resorts), and sharing skis along the way (see the Ski Lending Library concept thread from summer).

I think you're a Calgary guy, right? I had planned to share a carload of skis at KickingHorse/Fernie this week, but instead I will hit Telluride next. New plan is to hit KH/Fernie around March 21-27...but not sure if I will bring a carload of skis from Whistler or just arrive straight from Calif with only 1 pair of skis in the car.

Currently driving to Telluride, looking like this:


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[Shorty_J]

Basically yes.

More precisely, I am in a Subaru Outback, now moving the 3rd of 4 carloads of The Arsenal mega-quiver from Whistler to their new home in Calif, and I'm taking the "long way" to Calif on each lap (hitting Epic Pass resorts), and sharing skis along the way (see the Ski Lending Library concept thread from summer).

I think you're a Calgary guy, right? I had planned to share a carload of skis at KickingHorse/Fernie this week, but instead I will hit Telluride next. New plan is to hit KH/Fernie around March 21-27...but not sure if I will bring a carload of skis from Whistler or just arrive straight from Calif with only 1 pair of skis in the car.

Currently driving to Telluride, looking like this:


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That's amazing... Great trip and great idea.

You are making the right decision to skip the Canadian rockies right now... You have to go where the snow is.

Yeah, I'm in Calgary. KH in March can be awesome. Fernie is a great hill but I'm not as familiar with how things are into late March there.

Whether you bring a huge quiver or not I won't try to influence, but I will really urge you to bring at least 2 pairs with you, because KH at low tide VS high tide is quite a difference... You'll want to make sure you have something around 100 under foot, just in case.

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[SirVicSmasher]

Suprised they let you across the border with all those skis...

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[The Amicable Snowman]

This is brilliant. The best.


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[Shorty_J]

If you're going to be in the Fernie area, keep your eyes on castle mountain as well. When it's on, it's hard to beat.

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[Vitamin I]

Suprised they let you across the border with all those skis...

Yeah, zero questions/hassles when I crossed into USA on carload#2 & #3. But earlier, I got hassled on carload#1, had to go inside their office for 45 minutes, and in the end they just made me pay $12. Not sure how they came up with $12, but I just paid it and got out of there fast.

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[johnnyg82]

You can fit all those 190+ skis in the back of the Outback?

Also, this whole thing is awesome.

[Vitamin I]

If you're going to be in the Fernie area, keep your eyes on castle mountain as well. When it's on, it's hard to beat.

Whoa! Website says Castle has a 1965 T-Bar with 1700ft vert! That's core.

You can fit all those 190+ skis in the back of the Outback?

Also, this whole thing is awesome.

Yep. I removed the front passenger seat, and the 198cm RC112 skis reach into that removed-seat area. No skis can fit behind the driver seat (only about 175cm of space there), so my bed is there. Oh, plus a huge roof box on top fits long skis.

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[Shorty_J]

Whoa! Website says Castle has a 1965 T-Bar with 1700ft vert! That's core.

They only run that T-bar if the blue chair is down, but it is a serious thigh burner if you have to use it.

There's a lot of great terrain there and long sustained fall lines in the chutes, and the wind prone location often results in filled in and refreshed lines even without much new snow. It's a hidden gem.

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[timeo]

Only one word: FKNA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!