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270on420out
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Gloves look ugly on every skier even pros
Dec 10 2017 12:52AM
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Arnie777
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Tanner hall should not have gotten an event wildcard for the FWT as he is just not good enough anymore to compete against the young kids.
Nov 26 2022 11:39AM
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OFF3P
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SchizoSkierY’all really aren’t gonna like this one

i honestly don’t really care if someone side hits in the park, I don’t get why ppl get so mad at people for jumping off the side


agreed, but i saw some kid sidehit while park crew was raking 1 of the features and the dude just stared at her while she sat on the ground after she ate shit.
also it sucks in the spring when too many people sidehit and it looks like someone road over it with a saucer
Nov 26 2022 11:41AM
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WoFlowz
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SchizoSkierY’all really aren’t gonna like this one

i honestly don’t really care if someone side hits in the park, I don’t get why ppl get so mad at people for jumping off the side


fr it’s a great way for people to get into it, and get comfortable in the air. ofc side hits and progression parks would be better but most people don’t have access to a great progression park imo. especially kids who do it. I’ve got friends who will yell the must vulgar shit at kids for side hitting and it pisses me off. usually i’ll go apologize to the kid for my friends being idiots and then explain to them hey u gotta make sure someone’s not about to hit the feature etc
Nov 26 2022 12:14PM
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ASSholebomber22
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Arnie777Tanner hall should not have gotten an event wildcard for the FWT as he is just not good enough anymore to compete against the young kids.

He has done some rad shit, hitting drops switch and stuff, but yeah you can def tell the places where other competitors are charging and skiboss is skiing scared
Nov 26 2022 12:52PM
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bootspace
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3maniaIf you can't throw enough snow around to get a face shot on a non-powder day. you're the jerry.

if i had any snow to throw around, i’d put some on #300feetofice
Nov 26 2022 12:54PM
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GrandThings
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Holy shit I just stumbled on Kit Chat Bars for the first time. How has nobody swung on that dude yet??
Nov 26 2022 1:56PM
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Arnie777
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ASSholebomber22He has done some rad shit, hitting drops switch and stuff, but yeah you can def tell the places where other competitors are charging and skiboss is skiing scared


True, but only when snow conditions align. Last couple of years on the tour have had shitty conditions everywhere, and i just donts see him charging hard when its not soft.
Nov 27 2022 11:06AM
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SteezyYeeter
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i like real skifi but idk what the consensus is one here. do you guys like them? i could understand why you wouldn't, they're not exactly the toughest looking crew and they don't produce much content, that being said they do some pretty cool and creative stuff.
Nov 27 2022 10:10PM
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SteezyYeeter
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SchizoSkierY’all really aren’t gonna like this one

i honestly don’t really care if someone side hits in the park, I don’t get why ppl get so mad at people for jumping off the side


i think why people don't like it (besides possibly getting in the way) is because it makes these big ruts on the side of the jump and misshapes the jump on the sides, but its' not like i'm not guilty of doing that when i was younger lol
Nov 27 2022 10:12PM
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Angioedema
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SteezyYeeteri like real skifi but idk what the consensus is one here. do you guys like them? i could understand why you wouldn't, they're not exactly the toughest looking crew and they don't produce much content, that being said they do some pretty cool and creative stuff.


They’re respectable for sure although idk about the style. It’s skiing- deep down tricks>carving imo.
Nov 27 2022 10:14PM
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Farmville420
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SteezyYeeteri like real skifi but idk what the consensus is one here. do you guys like them? i could understand why you wouldn't, they're not exactly the toughest looking crew and they don't produce much content, that being said they do some pretty cool and creative stuff.


Kind of like the Richie Jackson of skiing. Real Skifi is basically just what a redditor would imagine “creative trick skiing” is.


If you showed your in-laws who don’t ski Keegan kilbride they wouldn’t care but if you showed them real skifi they would be like “wow, that’s the best skiing I’ve ever seen!”

They are mad good tho so ppl don’t hate them, it’s just kinda gimicky idk
Nov 27 2022 10:28PM
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GayWolf420
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ski shop liability is kinda cooked. Like I get it in terms of liability: You don't want to get sued by some dipshit beater but some ski techs can let some shit slide you know??? My soles are cooked and not the shell and they're not banna'd so just help a dude out. I'll give you beer and weed. Fuck I need to buy a nice Dewalt and find a jig for pivots. I want to re-mount my Woodsman 116s.

**This post was edited on Nov 28th 2022 at 12:50:30am
Nov 28 2022 12:48AM
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GayWolf420
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Also skiing needs to be like hockey where you can beat the shit out of each other for something stupid, get thrown in the sin-bin, talk it out, and then go back out onto the snow.
Nov 28 2022 1:52AM
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BingPow
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DeebieSkeebiesAlso skiing needs to be like hockey where you can beat the shit out of each other for something stupid, get thrown in the sin-bin, talk it out, and then go back out onto the snow.


all hatred is renounced in the skiers penalty box, the smoke shack
Nov 28 2022 12:17PM
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Angioedema
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DeebieSkeebiesAlso skiing needs to be like hockey where you can beat the shit out of each other for something stupid, get thrown in the sin-bin, talk it out, and then go back out onto the snow.


you ever been to big bear? like hockey jocks but instead LA tourists
Nov 28 2022 12:30PM
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asparagus
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DeebieSkeebiesIf I see another kid with an NS sticker on the helmet who "doesn't use the website", I'm gonna smack you.

Last time I asked about someone’s sticker he said he interned for NS but doesn’t use the forums…better than nothing I guess.
Nov 28 2022 7:51PM
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GayWolf420
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The younger generation of skiers really are some of the dumbest of fucks ever. God bless yall.
Nov 29 2022 8:12PM
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TournevisRond
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DeebieSkeebiesThe younger generation of skiers really are some of the dumbest of fucks ever. God bless yall.


boomer take
Nov 29 2022 8:33PM
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MastePoleWhacker
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DeebieSkeebiesThe younger generation of skiers really are some of the dumbest of fucks ever. God bless yall.

See some stupid shit up at brighton today?
Nov 29 2022 8:41PM
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GayWolf420
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MastePoleWhackerSee some stupid shit up at brighton today?

Brighton encapsulates stupid shit and its how it goes.
Nov 29 2022 8:43PM
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SteezyYeeter
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DeebieSkeebiesThe younger generation of skiers really are some of the dumbest of fucks ever. God bless yall.


thx man u 2 !!1
Nov 29 2022 8:44PM
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armchair_skier
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DeebieSkeebiesThe younger generation of skiers really are some of the dumbest of fucks ever. God bless yall.


I think the level of tricks being done has warped kids' perception of skiing. If you go on instagram explore page or tik tok or whatever the tricks the phone will show you are insanely hard and take like a decade+ of training in trampoline astronaut facilities to learn. Anyone whos been into skiing for a min knows that only like the top 0.1% of skiers can hit those tricks but the kid on the phone thinks thats like the norm because of this hyper neo reality thats been created by instagram iphone. Because they think the level of avg ski tricks is so unattainable they (kids) are more concerned with playing dress up and making tik toks instead of actually skiing.

Just be kind & supportive to the kiddos you see on hill/in the park. I'd rather kids be in the park w bluetooth speakers side jumping and snaking instead of being on a X box all day.
Nov 29 2022 8:54PM
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Farmville420
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I actually can’t understand how people don’t think strictly is the greatest film crew of all time
Nov 29 2022 10:59PM
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WoFlowz
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DeebieSkeebiesThe younger generation of skiers really are some of the dumbest of fucks ever. God bless yall.


fuck outta here u old head
Nov 29 2022 11:01PM
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SchizoSkier
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Cause child labor exists
Farmville420I actually can’t understand how people don’t think strictly is the greatest film crew of all time
Nov 29 2022 11:01PM
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Farmville420
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SchizoSkierCause child labor exists

Maybe in terms of street skiing but idk about filming and editing, and they certainly don’t have the bc segs to square up, to be the best IMO you gotta be a beast at everything
Nov 29 2022 11:17PM
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GayWolf420
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WoFlowzfuck outta here u old head

Okay wowzy.
Nov 30 2022 12:14AM
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dwt802
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DeebieSkeebiesThe younger generation of skiers really are some of the dumbest of fucks ever. God bless yall.


NeonGreenSharpieboomer take


What age range you talking? Because the kids 13-17 are fucked tbh however they are kids so maybe they’ll learn.
Nov 30 2022 2:58AM
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GayWolf420
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dwt802What age range you talking? Because the kids 13-17 are fucked tbh however they are kids so maybe they’ll learn.

They won't but you're right.
Nov 30 2022 6:31PM
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SteezyYeeter
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DeebieSkeebiesThe younger generation of skiers really are some of the dumbest of fucks ever. God bless yall.

the younger generation in general is
Nov 30 2022 6:48PM
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muffMan.
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Frame bindings aren't that bad. People really exaggerate how awful they are. For short tours its a great intro to backcountry, and do not require a brand new boot.
Nov 30 2022 7:27PM
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ReturnToMonkey
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muffMan.Frame bindings aren't that bad. People really exaggerate how awful they are. For short tours its a great intro to backcountry, and do not require a brand new boot.

It was a good intro as in I immediately decided to save up for a better setup lmao

I should add that the frames weren't the only bad part of the setup. The skis were far from touring skis and way too big for me and my boots were pretty bulky as well. Nothing about that setup was meant to leave the resorts

**This post was edited on Nov 30th 2022 at 7:35:18pm
Nov 30 2022 7:33PM
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muffMan.
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ReturnToMonkeyIt was a good intro as in I immediately decided to save up for a better setup lmao

I should add that the frames weren't the only bad part of the setup. The skis were far from touring skis and way too big for me and my boots were pretty bulky as well. Nothing about that setup was meant to leave the resorts

**This post was edited on Nov 30th 2022 at 7:35:18pm


Yeah I mean definitely want a pure setup once money allows. I'm using my resort boots with no walk mode, on some clapped reckoners.

I can't imagine how nice it'll feel going to something dedicated for BC
Nov 30 2022 7:39PM
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clindblomskier
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ReturnToMonkeyIt was a good intro as in I immediately decided to save up for a better setup lmao

I should add that the frames weren't the only bad part of the setup. The skis were far from touring skis and way too big for me and my boots were pretty bulky as well. Nothing about that setup was meant to leave the resorts

**This post was edited on Nov 30th 2022 at 7:35:18pm


Had the exact same experience, a friend gave me a set of duke frame bindings and I mounted them to some candides and had possibly one of the heaviest touring setups ever. Got me into it though and just invested in some a/t boots and kingpins for this season
Nov 30 2022 9:13PM
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butterflywatcher
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JoeC92The people who circle jerk Jerry of the day are usually Jerrys making fun of themselves but don't realize it


i just realized this used to be me
Nov 30 2022 10:35PM
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Jems
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Farmville420I actually can’t understand how people don’t think strictly is the greatest film crew of all time


gonna take a wild guess that you’re from colorado
Nov 30 2022 10:42PM
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SteezyYeeter
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the meatheads were the greatest crew of all time hands down. they haven't been around in their former glory since like 2011 or so, when they stopped making full length movies and started producing webisodes. all the guys are gone now and it's just freestyle coaches from the local mountain or whoever they can find, and they haven't done urban in a decade.
Nov 30 2022 10:49PM
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Farmville420
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Jemsgonna take a wild guess that you’re from colorado


Close, I’m from Connecticut
Nov 30 2022 11:11PM
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BingPow
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Farmville420Close, I’m from Connecticut


ahhh, the c’s cuz
Dec 1 2022 7:27AM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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Guess who just sourced one 🤚
DeebieSkeebiesski shop liability is kinda cooked. Like I get it in terms of liability: You don't want to get sued by some dipshit beater but some ski techs can let some shit slide you know??? My soles are cooked and not the shell and they're not banna'd so just help a dude out. I'll give you beer and weed. Fuck I need to buy a nice Dewalt and find a jig for pivots. I want to re-mount my Woodsman 116s.

**This post was edited on Nov 28th 2022 at 12:50:30am
Dec 1 2022 7:39AM
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CT_CREW
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SchizoSkierY’all really aren’t gonna like this one

i honestly don’t really care if someone side hits in the park, I don’t get why ppl get so mad at people for jumping off the side


Cause they aren't usually paying attention, and get in the way/cause collisions and shit (no understanding/respect of park etiquette)....Other than that no reason.


Heres an example that happened to me...

"first lap of day hitting a set up at a resort in Summit, CO.

There are two features in a row.. flat tube then a small pole jam as a take off for a another flat tube

I havent taken the time to look closely at the pole jam where it meets the snow, so i'm wary of sliding the Jam sideways, and 50/50 up it, all good.

next run... top of first rail waiting for a kooky looking skier to drop. I give him enough space so as not to hit him if he falls, and then drop behind him. Dude attempts a side jump 180 of the first take off, in my periphial I see him whirly birding way out of the rail line to the left near the park boundary fence and figure he's done, as I slide the tube.

All my focus is now on the next polejam/tube feature, Im coming in to 50/50 on again, about 10' away. All of a sudden side jump boi comes at a crazy angle from the side, cuts right in front of me. I gotta throw em sideways to not hit the dude.

Im pretty comfy with it, so I make a split second decision to just continue with a tokyo drift onto the pole jam

My suspicions are confirmed as I hit the pole jam sideways....the front edge of the polejam is not buried by about a 1/4"

My ski flies off, I eat shit really hard, and my ski now has a dented edge, and full on delamination(basically trashed)."

Thank you side jumper.
Dec 1 2022 12:27PM
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CT_CREW
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Anybody touched on this yet?... SAFTEY GLASSES WHILE SKIING ARE WHACK AF

also don't kid yourself they do not function well
Dec 1 2022 12:46PM
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GrandThings
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CT_CREWAnybody touched on this yet?... SAFTEY GLASSES WHILE SKIING ARE WHACK AF

also don't kid yourself they do not function well


Safety glasses are the best option for night riding IMO
Dec 1 2022 1:11PM
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CT_CREW
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GrandThingsSafety glasses are the best option for night riding IMO


As I said, don't kid yourself
Dec 1 2022 3:07PM
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TOAST.
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CT_CREWAnybody touched on this yet?... SAFTEY GLASSES WHILE SKIING ARE WHACK AF

also don't kid yourself they do not function well

As a previous hater of safety glasses they are 100% the best option for night midwest/Eastcoast non dumping snow conditions. Do not limit peripherals at all and keep snow gun snow outta your eyes.
Dec 2 2022 6:42AM
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SchizoSkier
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here we go

I like Bruce oldham

if you’re an unproblematic, talented ass skier with a great attitude and always lifting everyone up, ima fw you despite what brands you ride for or how bad your kits are. bUt hIs sLoPe aCademyyyy, yeah bros gotta make money somehow, especially since companies don’t pay their athletes in this industry.


also cuz he followed me back on ig and tiktok
Dec 2 2022 2:37PM
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ASSholebomber22
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TOAST.As a previous hater of safety glasses they are 100% the best option for night midwest/Eastcoast non dumping snow conditions. Do not limit peripherals at all and keep snow gun snow outta your eyes.


How do your eyes not water when going fast
Dec 2 2022 6:58PM
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TOAST.
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ASSholebomber22How do your eyes not water when going fast

The glasses block wind...and only can go so fast for so long on 600' vert. I've worn them in Idaho and was fine as well though.
Dec 2 2022 7:07PM
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ASSholebomber22
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TOAST.The glasses block wind...and only can go so fast for so long on 600' vert. I've worn them in Idaho and was fine as well though.


I've tried, wind always finds a way in to the eyeball then it waters and I can't see shit
Dec 2 2022 7:58PM
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halfwatt
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unless you're a pro, skiing with no poles looks stupid.
Dec 4 2022 1:24AM
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