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Kangbang
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Thanks to ShaneK for making this thread in SG, i felt this thread needed to be made in GT.

same rules apply.
Aug 9 2010 1:40PM
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S.Ki
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I can get my hands on a XL G-Suit Jacket in very good condition for a very good price but im kinda low on money and dont know whether i could rock it or not.
(I wear skinny pants and dont want to look like a noob with a G-Suit Jacket and tight pants)

BUY OR NOT?!
Nov 29 2011 5:18PM
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Dlud
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I want to buy a saga enlisted vest. I am 5 9 ish and I want it just above the knees. What size. What color. Most of all, what kind of material is it made out of and how water proof is it.
Nov 29 2011 9:49PM
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DW.
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not, definitely not. Big jacket & skinny pants is gay as hell, g jacket makes it even worse. Trust me, I've been there.
Nov 29 2011 9:53PM
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Dlud
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Nov 29 2011 11:29PM
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DW.
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Large, depends on your setup (but I'd say black), I don't know and 10k.
Nov 29 2011 11:31PM
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Dlud
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thank you +k
Nov 29 2011 11:41PM
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idskithat
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just wondering if it matters, but on my ft boots the bottom of the tounge in the front is flush with the front( like where it connects) and the other one isn't. its kind of crooked and a little bit off. will that not being flush like the other mess up the flex?
Dec 1 2011 9:12PM
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lukemeahan.
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Anyone have any experience of ordering stuff off of Oakleys website?
Dec 1 2011 10:35PM
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Mr_pretzel
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Its safe.
Dec 2 2011 6:12AM
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idskithat
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bumping this to the next page, cause it got put as the very last post on the other one
Dec 2 2011 7:38AM
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S.Ki
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Check it there should be two metal-clips coming out of the tounge, which should be fitting into some tiny holes near where the tounge ends. Maybe you can push the metal-clips in with a screwdriver.
Sorry if its not clear what i wanted to say. I am from Europe. English is not my mother-language and i am drunk.
PM me if there are more questions about Full Tilts though. If i am sober i will be a good help!
Dec 2 2011 7:16PM
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Caspaaa
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just bought last years armada el reys in 164 cm, i'm 5'5", and the skis are like 4 or 5 cm shorter than me. after skiing 155's for the last 2 years i feel like they're huge on me, are they?

i also feel like they are really heavy (probably due to the size increase), does anybody know how light they are compared to other park skis? like on a scale of super light to heavy what would you rate them?

thanks!
Dec 8 2011 11:52AM
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Big_Spence
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i'd say they're just about perfect length-wise. especially because you're most likely going to grow a bit by next season.

and you'll get used to the weight. the El Reys really aren't "heavy" as far as park skis go, more like middle of the road.
Dec 8 2011 1:36PM
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spkillah
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How do i wash out rail, grass and other stains outta my 09/10 saga jacket? Anything special i should do?
Dec 8 2011 5:31PM
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.cam.
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2 questions

1. Do the coreupt slashers have equal amounts of tip and tail rocker?

2. Can you use jester demo bindings similar to schizos and slide them back and forth to use for different conditions?
Dec 9 2011 5:20PM
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Big_Spence
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they are adjustable in a similar way, but less adjustability and you won't be able to do it up on the hill like you can with the schizos.

and to the guy asking about cleaning rail stains, i've always used warm water and oxyclean, scrubbing it with a wash clothe. DO NOT RUN ANYTHING WATERPROOF THROUGH THE WASHING MACHINE/DRYER.
Dec 9 2011 7:39PM
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DW.
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$40 superfeet for fulltilts, worth it? Anyone with experience? I tried them and the arch support makes my toes not jam the end when I lean back, and defs supports the heel more...
Dec 9 2011 7:52PM
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Boggs
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I would always use them. I have the black ones in my booters, just because my instep is a bit too big with the larger superfeet, and couldnt be more happy. And yes they will bring your foot back a bit to prevent your toe from being crunched up, but you should still be able to just brush the front of your boot.
Dec 10 2011 5:03AM
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mmallender.
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so i am in a bit of a dilemma, i am in the process of buying new sticks, i have been looking at the armada halos in a 182, and am in the process of seeing if i can get a hookup, but i have an opportunity to get the 2012 pipe cleaners for pretty damn cheap....

i am 6'0 175 and i ski park, mostly rails, but i am getting more into jumps of the blackcomb xl park size haha

thoughts?
Dec 12 2011 2:21AM
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DW.
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pipe cleaner. You wan dat rasebace an dat stiff flex when you be tryna clear dat jumps. Whit da pipe cleaner, you be ballin in the park errday and lovin life, so boom bomb connect.
Dec 12 2011 10:45AM
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mmallender.
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hahaha thanks. i guess i should add i am riding some 08/09 thalls at the moment as well
Dec 12 2011 1:10PM
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Big_Spence
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strongly disagree.
if you ski mostly rails he'll destroy the PC's in weeks. mitch if i were you i'd pick up another pair of T-Halls if you're happy with your current skis.
Dec 12 2011 1:53PM
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mmallender.
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i am, but i dont know if ill be able to get a pair of thalls for as cheap, and i am kind of down to try something new. good to know about the pc's though, my thalls have held up super good, but i also baby my edges and base haha
Dec 12 2011 2:06PM
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DW.
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Say wut? I heard they were surprisingly durable. Also, I tout it was just a choice between those and the halos, and I just wouldn't get the halos. Then again, if you'll be even more ballin in tha park.

But if you're looking at armada, I'd defs go ar7 for what you described. I'd love to be able to buy a pair of those.
Dec 12 2011 8:54PM
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Jonny7
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I always read it's a good thing to detune the edges of a new pair of skis, but how important is it on a pair or rockered skis since the chances of catching an edge are already reduced? (got domains)
Dec 13 2011 9:52AM
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mmallender.
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detuning them increase durability of the edges as well, especially when you do it every once and a while to get rid of knicks and hardened, brittle edge material that will be more prone to cracking
Dec 13 2011 7:44PM
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Legion
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XLT first drop too big for someone6' 3"? not feelin saga, but want something "similar"
Dec 13 2011 7:47PM
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Jonny7
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thanks man sounds good, do I only need to detune underfoot?
Dec 14 2011 1:59PM
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rozboon
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The traditional wisdom is that you de-tune the tips and tails so that you don't hook them as easily when turning. Same goes for dishing spins on a cambered ski.

Most of your edge grip when you're not significantly engaged in a turn comes from underfoot, if you detune heavily in this area you'll find you have issues biting in, but you'll find rails easier. If your edge catches on a rail you'll a. slam and b. seriously risk an edge blowout, but you'll have to find a compromise between all-mountain performance and pure rail ability.

To be honest, with a rockered ski, I don't bother with a de-tune as such - I just hit them occasionally with a gummy stone to take any knicks/burrs out and keep them smooth.

Dec 14 2011 6:39PM
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Jonny7
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muchas gracias, I didn't know much about detuning..+k
Dec 14 2011 8:03PM
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ALaw
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not skiing, but any one know if this site is legit? http://www.firstschuhe.com/ thinking bout getting some kick off there but not sure
Dec 15 2011 1:55AM
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POWDER.RANGER
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coreupt lunatic, is it a sidewall or cap ski??
Dec 15 2011 9:49PM
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natty.
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http://www.smithoptics.com/products/#/Apparel/Apparel+Hats+Beanies/Knit+Balaclava+Hat/view/

1. Is it too thick to wear under a smith maze size medium with pads inside?
2. Can you pull the bottom half down below your mouth and still see well?
Dec 16 2011 12:27AM
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.cam.
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1. It depends on how big your head is compared to the helmet.
2. Looks like it but I am not sure.



P.s. wish I saw this two weeks ago. I ended up getting a bonfire one but I can't pull it down below my mouth.
Dec 16 2011 3:10PM
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Stose
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can anyone post a picture of them wearing eg2's while wearing a helmet? preferably a r.e.d. helmet
Dec 18 2011 1:47AM
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Big_Spence
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i have eg2's and a smith holt. i'll take a webcam picture if you'd like.
Dec 18 2011 11:39AM
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Stose
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that would be great
Dec 18 2011 2:10PM
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rozboon
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Sidewall, according to their site.
Dec 18 2011 6:39PM
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Big_Spence
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Click for larger image
Dec 18 2011 7:38PM
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.cam.
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6 foot 5 inches 250 lbs ride pretty hard. Would the on3p jefferey (186 cm) be too short?
Dec 18 2011 8:01PM
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idskithat
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how do you make your helmet not move around without earpads? i wear a hat and balclava under it.
Dec 25 2011 2:46PM
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Big_Spence
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keep the chin strap decently tight...
Dec 25 2011 3:07PM
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Slowbro
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I got some Oakley choice pants for Christmas (gore pro) and after 3 days of riding i can already see several small rips, I had at least 35 days of riding on my under armour pants before I saw any, so i'm a little worried that the pants won't hold up. Should i be worried, or is this normal? Also, id there any way to patch/repair the rips without being too noticeable or damaging the waterproofing?
Jan 2 2012 12:41AM
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rozboon
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Can't see why not... the hole centers should still be in the exact same position, and that's whats important.

Usual shit applies, lots of wood glue, blah blah... oh and if you can, I'd recommend tapping the holes for the inserts, if you get super unlucky when you're winding the insert in it will push the layers of the ski up instead of pulling itself into the hole.

Jan 5 2012 2:38AM
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Laurent.
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You could also do this method I saw being utilized at a local French shop.: (Or both for added security:)


Get a piece of wood, drill a hole in it larger than the insert.
Now place that pice of wood over the hole you want to put the insert in (with the holes lined up of course.)
Make a sandwich:

Drilled wood
(Thin cloth (not necessary but increases friction and protects topside)
Ski (topside up of course.)
(Thin cloth (not necessary but increases friction and protects topside)
Wood

Now clamp that glorious sandwich down with (metal) quick glue clamps.
Jan 5 2012 6:58PM
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Lemuel
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This is a false recommendation. It is perfectly fine to put outerwear in the washing machine.
Jan 5 2012 7:10PM
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remster
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Will someone please post pictures of them wearing airbrakes and a poc receptor bug?
Jan 6 2012 1:55AM
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Big_Spence
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sorry bro, you're too young and reckless to treat your outerwear correctly. it definitely does affect the waterproofing; a time or two might not be that detrimental, but after a few washes it will absolutely affect the coating.
Jan 6 2012 6:54PM
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Skiingsnow
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FKS 140: one of the little black bits where the toes go came off, can a shop fix this?
Jan 10 2012 6:38PM
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ColoradoSkiShop
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You talking about the AFD under the toe piece?  That is replicable.  We've ordered some of these parts for customers in the past, go to your local Rossignol/Dynastar/Look dealer and ask if they could order you one if that's the right part
Jan 10 2012 7:26PM
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