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03-07-2024, 12:22 AM
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And of course we know that Facebook and YouTube...
And of course we know that Facebook and YouTube algorithms exploit and amplify confirmation bias.
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03-04-2024, 10:15 PM
Thread: Official ATK Binding Thread
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It can vary by boot if the template is based on...
It can vary by boot if the template is based on BSL. Remember that the offset from the front of the toe to the pins isn't the same on every boot.
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02-05-2024, 01:35 PM
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^^^ this ^^^ What drink washes down a bag of...
^^^ this ^^^
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01-22-2024, 08:00 PM
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Did you de-grease the inserts before installing?...
Did you de-grease the inserts before installing?
oops! already covered
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01-19-2024, 11:01 AM
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Not an argument for or against leashes, but just...
Not an argument for or against leashes, but just for fun, weigh your lightest leashes as well as your brakes. I think you'll be surprised ;-)
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01-11-2024, 07:28 PM
Thread: Ptex1- lowtide sale! Its on
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Good dude!
Good dude!
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12-23-2023, 07:28 PM
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@PeachesNCream - listen to Terry and run, don't...
@PeachesNCream - listen to Terry and run, don't walk to buy his insert tool. It's a game changer and you won't look back.
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12-23-2023, 03:11 AM
Thread: Get Down with Down (skis)
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That sounds right. The tan top sheet 181, 104Ls...
That sounds right. The tan top sheet 181, 104Ls I got from @dschane (thanks!) come in at 3115 - at least that's what my spreadsheet says ;-)
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12-20-2023, 11:31 PM
Thread: Get Down with Down (skis)
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I had the same experiences with the Lowdowns as...
I had the same experiences with the Lowdowns as you did. I got the 102s from @tgapp on a whim when I was in town. Weirdest skis I ever turned. Some folks love them.
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12-20-2023, 02:15 PM
Thread: Get Down with Down (skis)
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Summer group buys before the pandemic. At the...
Summer group buys before the pandemic. At the time, this was the only way to directly purchase for delivery to the US.
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12-17-2023, 08:18 PM
Thread: Official ATK Binding Thread
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I could swear I saw "DIN" and not "RV" on their...
I could swear I saw "DIN" and not "RV" on their website, when I rechecked a few weeks ago. In any case, they still make this unclear as evidenced by the number of questions and misconceptions by...
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12-17-2023, 10:57 AM
Thread: Official ATK Binding Thread
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That's my understanding as well, Lee, although I...
That's my understanding as well, Lee, although I can't recall if the Vipec/Tecton is responsible for yet another new standard.
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12-17-2023, 10:20 AM
Thread: Official ATK Binding Thread
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Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but a page or...
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but a page or two back, I asked for confirmation about the new Raider toe. The 'DIN' toe varies the clamping pressure to allow for better retention - to keep from...
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12-08-2023, 07:48 PM
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Well, the hope is that since I was OK at -10mm,...
Well, the hope is that since I was OK at -10mm, 5mm forward of that won't bother me. We'll see. Stay tuned ...
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12-08-2023, 07:47 PM
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Well, why let a shop screw it up when you can do...
Well, why let a shop screw it up when you can do it yourself ;-) I had my first serious mounting accident when mounting the Pivots. Hint - it involved the drill bit collar slipping. The good news...
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12-08-2023, 11:25 AM
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I've been wondering if the same thing has been...
I've been wondering if the same thing has been going on with me the past several years.
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12-08-2023, 03:56 AM
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I've never been a fan of gold anything. My wife...
I've never been a fan of gold anything. My wife and my wedding rings are white gold, although out of habit from our climbing daze, we don't wear 'em.
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12-06-2023, 11:13 PM
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As requested, a shot of the BCs w/Raider 12s. I...
As requested, a shot of the BCs w/Raider 12s. I also shot a photo of my remounted GPOs - Vipec to CAST. My nylon top GPOs have Haute Routes (BD Heleo 200s).
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12-06-2023, 03:22 AM
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I finally mounted my BCs over the weekend - on...
I finally mounted my BCs over the weekend - on the line, per your advice. It's been a slow start to the season here, and when I get out in the next week or two, I'll take some beaters out ;-)
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12-05-2023, 04:39 PM
Thread: Official ATK Binding Thread
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Thanks. Indeed, Skimoco is the best resource we...
Thanks. Indeed, Skimoco is the best resource we have. I try to throw some coin at them when I can.
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12-05-2023, 03:03 PM
Thread: Official ATK Binding Thread
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We have very few geek resources at the moment. I...
We have very few geek resources at the moment. I can count on one hand, the number of times I've visited Wildsnow since his departure. Good on him for having monetized his hard work. Too bad,...
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12-05-2023, 01:55 PM
Thread: Official ATK Binding Thread
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Thanks for that! I was tempted to get even more...
Thanks for that! I was tempted to get even more wordy in phrasing my initial question, but I think your description nails it - at least that was what I was hoping to verify. I love ATK as a...
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12-04-2023, 10:26 PM
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I don't know if this data point helps, but...
I don't know if this data point helps, but working this backwards, I asked Keith what he thought of a custom, skinny (-10) GPO vs. a BC. He commented that if I like the GPO, that I'd probably have a...
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12-04-2023, 12:37 AM
Thread: Official ATK Binding Thread
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OK ... I haven't followed the Raider 13 Evo's...
OK ... I haven't followed the Raider 13 Evo's "DIN" toe. A buddy is getting all wrapped around the axle - choosing between a better deal on an older Evo without it vs. a current model with this new...
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12-02-2023, 11:51 AM
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^^^ Pretty much this ^^^ Hey, @GoSlowGoFar, do...
^^^ Pretty much this ^^^
Hey, @GoSlowGoFar, do you have any candidate binders on hand, or are you starting with a clean slate?
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12-01-2023, 12:57 AM
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Best ski ... evar!
Best ski ... evar!
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11-30-2023, 02:42 PM
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Have you found sample to sample consistency with...
Have you found sample to sample consistency with laser printers, Terry?
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11-30-2023, 02:03 AM
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When I read his question, I thought of that crazy...
When I read his question, I thought of that crazy mounting pattern stipulation they made about one one of their skis. Was it the BMT's, where they originally claimed nothing but a Kingpin was safe?...
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11-29-2023, 10:10 PM
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If ya screw up on hole #2, you can still mess...
If ya screw up on hole #2, you can still mess with #3 to correct it, but paying attention to hole #2 saves a lot of time (doh!).
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11-28-2023, 07:19 PM
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Well, ya dragged it out of me. I do the front...
Well, ya dragged it out of me. I do the front two heel holes in one shot with the template, and then use the binder to mark the rear two holes.
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11-28-2023, 05:04 PM
Thread: SPAM! buy from SlideWright
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Check out my comments about Terry's awesome,...
Check out my comments about Terry's awesome, BF/QK insert insertion tool. It beats all tools and methods, and not by a small amount:
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11-28-2023, 05:01 PM
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This is the perfect method, and I adopted this...
This is the perfect method, and I adopted this technique a few years ago, thanks you your first posting this.
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11-28-2023, 03:53 PM
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All-righty then ... In another thread, Terry...
All-righty then ...
In another thread, Terry @alpinord posted a video of his shiny new tool for doing inserts with.
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11-27-2023, 12:13 PM
Thread: Pivot Heel Gap Question
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There are several good threads here on this topic...
There are several good threads here on this topic (with photos).
The key takeaway is to study those photos and comments and don't depend on the indicator.
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11-25-2023, 07:45 PM
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Very true! The "pointy" parts of my dial caliper...
Very true! The "pointy" parts of my dial caliper measure either inside to inside, or outside to outside :-)
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11-24-2023, 07:47 PM
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Pro tip to measure hole spacing. Measure to the...
Pro tip to measure hole spacing. Measure to the outside edges of a hole pair, and then subtract one hole diameter.
Or ... do as xxx-er says and use the binder as your template.
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11-20-2023, 06:58 PM
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And check for heat buildup frequently so you...
And check for heat buildup frequently so you don't expand the holes ;-)
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11-16-2023, 09:30 AM
Thread: Altra lone peak 7
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I ain't no stinkin' minimalist shoe expert but...
I ain't no stinkin' minimalist shoe expert but another company that continually pops up is Vivobarefoot. There are a couple of running threads here, where I'll bet some maggots can comment.
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11-15-2023, 12:57 AM
Thread: Altra lone peak 7
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Ya, I came from the opposite direction - working...
Ya, I came from the opposite direction - working my way down from a 9mm drop. I went immediately to a New Balance Minimus which was far too dramatic of a change, even when alternating into the...
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11-14-2023, 06:41 PM
Thread: Altra lone peak 7
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GLWS. An hour ago, I received delivery of some...
GLWS. An hour ago, I received delivery of some Topo Pursuits - their only zero drop shoe.
I still haven't decided if they're keepers, or whether I should even risk getting dirt on them.
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The blade is otherwise too thin - wobbling in the...
The blade is otherwise too thin - wobbling in the slot and mangling it. I don't bother making the mating notches although you certainly can. It does serve to keep the tool centered.
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11-09-2023, 01:29 AM
Thread: Official ATK Binding Thread
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They continue in their effort to proliferate...
They continue in their effort to proliferate confusion. As I look back at post #1, and my attempt to "connect" the various mashups into some sort of logical scheme, I know why I never returned to...
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11-07-2023, 01:18 AM
Thread: new Pieps beacon 2023
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They want users to beta test that the switch...
They want users to beta test that the switch locks out correctly ;-)
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11-07-2023, 01:09 AM
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I just grind down a flat blade screwdriver ...
I just grind down a flat blade screwdriver
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11-02-2023, 05:49 PM
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Thanks. I've been a bit swamped as of late, but...
Thanks. I've been a bit swamped as of late, but plan on mounting them next week as well as doing a photo shoot ;-)
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10-31-2023, 03:48 PM
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Thanks guys. Confirms my guess ;-) ... Thom
Thanks guys. Confirms my guess ;-)
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10-31-2023, 12:54 AM
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180 BCs arrived. Maple top sheet, Tsunami...
180 BCs arrived. Maple top sheet, Tsunami graphics.
Any thoughts on mount point?
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QC fails suck. .012" is huge :-(
QC fails suck. .012" is huge :-(
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That makes sense. Both the CAST boys and Cascade...
That makes sense. Both the CAST boys and Cascade folks seem to be dedicated to improving their respective products.
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10-25-2023, 03:34 AM
Thread: Official ATK Binding Thread
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Great pictorial/narrative. Thanks! ... Thom
Great pictorial/narrative. Thanks!
... Thom
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