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G3 Stinger XCD review coming

Last post by Nick BC « Tue May 08, 2018 9:54 pm
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by Nick BC » Thu Jan 25, 2018 12:23 am

Well the deal was too good to pass up so I bought a pair of 172's from the G3 website for C$300. I've had my eyes on these skis for a while, but...

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Tue May 08, 2018 9:54 pm
2015 Fischer E-109 Tour Easy-Skin

Last post by lilcliffy « Sat Apr 07, 2018 8:09 pm
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by lilcliffy » Tue Dec 13, 2016 9:43 pm

Dawn.
Twelve inches of fresh cold powder on top of 2 feet of condensed frozen base.

-15C, brilliant clear sky- not a breath of wind.

Kick wax-...
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Sat Apr 07, 2018 8:09 pm
Ski Review: Altai Kom 162cm

Last post by Woodserson « Tue Mar 06, 2018 9:45 pm
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Attachment(s) by lilcliffy » Thu Feb 15, 2018 4:23 pm

So- to start- I have already made at least one mistake with this ski already.

First mistake: thinking that my first test should be to cross-country...
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Tue Mar 06, 2018 9:45 pm
2014 Fischer E-99 Crown

Last post by Woodserson « Sun Feb 25, 2018 9:52 pm
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by lilcliffy » Mon Dec 19, 2016 11:15 am

SUMMARY

• Excellent backcountry xcountry ski: double-cambered with a moderately-stiff flex pattern. Excellent Nordic kick and glide off the groomed...

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Sun Feb 25, 2018 9:52 pm
Madshus Glittertind

Last post by anemic « Mon Feb 05, 2018 10:48 pm
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by MikeK » Tue Mar 10, 2015 12:22 pm

I am going to refrain from writing a review. I know others out there own and use this ski and I would like to hear their comments. This is the ski I...
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Mon Feb 05, 2018 10:48 pm
FTP Gloves and Mittens

Last post by Johnny « Tue Jan 30, 2018 11:52 am

Attachment(s) by Johnny » Tue Jan 30, 2018 11:52 am

No, it doesn't mean File Transfer Protocol . And it doesn't mean Fuck The Police either. It stands for Free The Powder, a small company selling...

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Tue Jan 30, 2018 11:52 am
The ever-so-popular Madshus Eon

Last post by lowangle al « Fri Jan 26, 2018 3:23 pm
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Attachment(s) by lilcliffy » Sat Feb 07, 2015 10:31 pm

What follows is my review of the Madshus Eon/Karhu XCD GT. My current pair of Eons is a 205cm, with a waxless base (although I keep feeling that I...
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Fri Jan 26, 2018 3:23 pm
Ultra Vector

Last post by Woodserson « Mon Jan 22, 2018 10:55 am
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by twopass » Sun Jan 21, 2018 9:29 pm

Gotta' pair comin'! Will I like them?

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Mon Jan 22, 2018 10:55 am
Asnes USGI Combat Skis

Last post by Desmo « Sun Jan 21, 2018 9:33 am
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Attachment(s) by lilcliffy » Wed Dec 09, 2015 5:07 am

What follows is the beginning of a full-season review (I say "full-season" with optimism, considering how late the snow base is!) on the...
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Sun Jan 21, 2018 9:33 am
Asnes USGI review

Last post by lilcliffy « Sat Jan 13, 2018 12:39 pm
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by t-$ » Sun Dec 10, 2017 10:16 pm

hey folks. just took the first run on the USGI's and thought i'd post some thoughts about them.

first off, i'm coming at XCD from a mostly cross...

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Sat Jan 13, 2018 12:39 pm
2016 Volkl Kendo

Last post by anemic « Tue Jan 09, 2018 9:46 am
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by anemic » Wed Jan 03, 2018 10:47 am

Seems many of us focus on being out there on our own or with a buddy away from the chairlifts and crowds but also occasionally find ourselves on the...

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Tue Jan 09, 2018 9:46 am
Classic Pins: Rottefella ST vs. Voile HD Mountaineer

Last post by Cannatonic « Sun Jan 07, 2018 2:31 pm
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by MikeK » Mon Feb 01, 2016 10:35 pm

This is an old debate, and a relatively unimportant one as both products provide similar performance, but there are differences.

Similarities:...
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Sun Jan 07, 2018 2:31 pm
2015 Fischer E-99 Tour Easy-Skin

Last post by lilcliffy « Sun Dec 31, 2017 8:16 am
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by lilcliffy » Mon Dec 19, 2016 12:04 pm

FAST.
Smooth.
High-performance grip and glide.
Very light, responsive and manoeuvrable.
Finely-tuned flex for efficient xcountry skiing on highly...

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Sun Dec 31, 2017 8:16 am
2015 Fischer E-109 Crown

Last post by lilcliffy « Sun Dec 31, 2017 7:59 am
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by lilcliffy » Tue Dec 06, 2016 11:12 pm

2015 FISCHER E-109 CROWN
• Excellent backcountry Nordic ski: cross-country skiing on fresh snow with a mix of old-school and new-school downhill...
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Sun Dec 31, 2017 7:59 am
Fischer Excursion 88 Easy Skin (S bound series)

Last post by lilcliffy « Thu Dec 14, 2017 5:13 pm
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by satsuma » Fri Dec 08, 2017 11:33 am

I rented a pair of these yesterday to ski on fresh snow and hopefully make trailbreaking easier than with my Alpina Discovery 68's. I don't do much...

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Thu Dec 14, 2017 5:13 pm
SKI REVIEWS '99/00

Last post by Verskis « Fri Nov 10, 2017 6:23 am
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by Johnny » Wed Mar 19, 2014 11:09 am

Voile Mtn Surf

Lengths: 165, 175, 185 Dimensions: 110/88/10
(165 length has dimensions of: 105/83/98)

This is a wood core board without a metal...

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Fri Nov 10, 2017 6:23 am
Fischer S Bound 98 and Madshus Epoch

Last post by Cannatonic « Sat Apr 15, 2017 3:14 pm
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by MikeK » Thu Nov 27, 2014 11:31 am

Before I purchased these skis I did some research to try to find a comparison between the two. Not much existed.

I'd opted for the Epochs initially...
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Sat Apr 15, 2017 3:14 pm
2017 Scarpa T4

Last post by lowangle al « Tue Apr 04, 2017 10:25 pm
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Attachment(s) by iBjorn » Mon Feb 13, 2017 3:52 pm

The other week I received my new 2017 Scarpa T4s, so I thought that I can share some thoughts about them. This is my 6th pair of T3/T4s, these boots...

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Tue Apr 04, 2017 10:25 pm
Voile Charger

Last post by fisheater « Sun Mar 12, 2017 8:51 pm
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by mainer » Mon Jan 02, 2017 2:13 pm

I've got a few days on my new pair of Chargers, so I figure I know enough to give them an honest review.

Ski: Voile Charger 191cm.
Binding: Axl,...

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Sun Mar 12, 2017 8:51 pm
Fischer Country Crown

Last post by Cannatonic « Fri Mar 10, 2017 11:50 pm
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Attachment(s) by MikeK » Wed Oct 12, 2016 9:08 pm

Ben had mentioned these skis to me a year or so ago and I kind of had them in the back of my head as a ski to look into. I wanted to get my wife...
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Fri Mar 10, 2017 11:50 pm
Asnes Mohair Short Skin 35mm SkinLock Review

Last post by Cannatonic « Fri Mar 10, 2017 11:41 pm
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Attachment(s) by Johnny » Mon Nov 28, 2016 10:15 am

I've been a lot into tantric Buddhism and Hinduism lately. Meditation, Pranayama, Kundalini and all that stuff. It's great for focusing,...
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Fri Mar 10, 2017 11:41 pm
Dynastar GS 1984

Last post by anemic « Tue Mar 07, 2017 5:08 pm
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Attachment(s) by Bri7 » Thu Jan 19, 2017 1:20 pm

A few years ago, I was lucky enough to get my hand on a pair of barely used Dynastar GS 1984. At that time I did not realize how lucky I was, the...
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Tue Mar 07, 2017 5:08 pm
Asnes Gamme 54

Last post by anrothar « Wed Feb 22, 2017 4:10 pm
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by anrothar » Thu Feb 16, 2017 1:37 am

I only have one ski on these, so I'll be updating this as I go.

Skier: 6'3", 220 dressed, Mostly non-competitive, distance focused nordic...

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Wed Feb 22, 2017 4:10 pm
Rottefella Xcelerator 2.0 Binding Review

Last post by solipskier « Tue Feb 14, 2017 5:33 pm
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Attachment(s) by Johnny » Thu Jan 05, 2017 10:48 am

Why is there always progress and advances in technology? It's pretty simple: All major breakthrough technologies come from racing. Whether it's ski,...

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Tue Feb 14, 2017 5:33 pm
Asnes Nansen Review

Last post by HBS « Mon Feb 13, 2017 4:35 pm
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by HBS » Fri Feb 03, 2017 3:54 pm

I'm lucky enough to live almost across the street from the sole US distributor of Asnes skies and last year, coming from a groomed trail nordic ski...
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Mon Feb 13, 2017 4:35 pm

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