Blister annual book of gear

[arild]

I know, jfe024 and his ilk have lots to do, but I've become reliant on this tome, especially now before the only season worth thinking about. Come on, release it already. September's practically over, and you did say September. Giddy up, you sexy bastards.

This post is fueled by some lack of snow frustration, five negronis and two boulevardiers. Ran out of gin.

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[Bandit Man]

You mean this? The Analog version has been released.

[arild]

You mean this?

What the fuck? I need to check my email.

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[arild]

So, it's going to be a while until I get mine. Release the digital version, Jonathan!

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[Bandit Man]

Good to see the C132 and FL113 included. Hoped for a FL113 review in the 187. Seeing that the 194 is ranked as the “most demanding” and second to last in “most work in tight terrain” isn’t a surprise.

[arild]

Lol. Not that surprised, either.

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[Velomayniac]

Those 194 slight camber "blems" are probably absolute missiles then.

[arild]

Those 194 slight camber "blems" are probably absolute missiles then.

The uncambered ones are,too, so I'm starting to feel some FOMO.

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[Velomayniac]

The uncambered ones are,too, so I'm starting to feel some FOMO.

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I'm sure they are. I can't wait to try a pair of HL skis. I'm just saying the cambered blems make me feel like I should spend more time in ballistics engineering before even considering. Like a mix between a Bodacious and a Pro Rider.

I haven't read through all the HL threads on here, I honestly don't know the background of each ski nor the skis that influenced each HL model. I'm a regular rider of the 191 Monster 108s, and I think that influenced the FL113?? Maybe I'm mistaken.

[J. Barron DeJong]

Just needed to be a touch more patient:

[Velomayniac]

Did you fall asleep? What time is it in the middle of Norway?

[arild]

1:14am. No, mixed another boulevardier, stared at it for a while and then drank a glass of water.

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[arild]

And I did find the guide at last. Turns out my cc had expired.

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[arild]

I'm sure they are. I can't wait to try a pair of HL skis. I'm just saying the cambered blems make me feel like I should spend more time in ballistics engineering before even considering. Like a mix between a Bodacious and a Pro Rider.

I haven't read through all the HL threads on here, I honestly don't know the background of each ski nor the skis that influenced each HL model. I'm a regular rider of the 191 Monster 108s, and I think that influenced the FL113?? Maybe I'm mistaken.

The Monsters influenced the flex pattern, mostly. The shape is otherwise not super related, other than both being chargers. Sorry, didn't see your post.

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[Island Bay]

I know, jfe024 and his ilk have lots to do, but I've become reliant on this tome, especially now before the only season worth thinking about. Come on, release it already. September's practically over, and you did say September. Giddy up, you sexy bastards.

This post is fueled by some lack of snow frustration, five negronis and two boulevardiers. Ran out of gin.

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Two Negronis and I'm a very happy wreck, but a wreck nonetheless. Good effort - and good taste.

[arild]

Two Negronis and I'm a very happy wreck, but a wreck nonetheless. Good effort - and good taste.

Will absolutely recommend the Boulevardier. Just use bourbon instead of the gin, only add 25% more bourbon for sweetness.

I just discovered this last year that a Negroni is the only real alternative to an old fashioned.

Cheers


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[J. Barron DeJong]

I just discovered this last year that a Negroni is the only real alternative to an old fashioned.

Cheers


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Not true. An ‘improved whiskey cocktail’ is also a great alternative. (The thing it was supposed to improve upon is an ‘old fashioned cocktail’.)

Also, Sazerac.

[arild]

Not true. An ‘improved whiskey cocktail’ is also a great alternative. (The thing it was supposed to improve upon is an ‘old fashioned cocktail’.)

Also, Sazerac.

Thanks for the pointers. Will check them out.

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[J. Barron DeJong]

Thanks for the pointers. Will check them out.

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Ha! That was fast. Just sitting here hoping for drinking tips?

[arild]

Ha! That was fast. Just sitting here hoping for drinking tips?

For some reason, Tapatalk decided to start notifying me whenever anyone participates in whatever stupid thread I've started. I think I may have Covid again, as I'm all snot, no taste today, so on the wagon.

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[Island Bay]

Did you know that it's just been International Negroni Week?

Best cocktail in the world.

[arild]

Did you know that it's just been International Negroni Week?

Best cocktail in the world.

I didn't know, but I've certainly honored it this week, if nothing else than by instinct alone.

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[Velomayniac]

Lolz, instinct is sometimes all you need

[arild]

Since I started this cunt of a thread, I think it's only fair to the blister crew to discuss their book.

Those of you who have the print edition; any better than previous years? Quality of paper matters.

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[J. Barron DeJong]

For some reason, Tapatalk decided to start notifying me whenever anyone participates in whatever stupid thread I've started. I think I may have Covid again, as I'm all snot, no taste today, so on the wagon.

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Ugh. Hope you get through it quickly.