bobbytooslow
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Last Activity: Today, 10:06 PM
Joined: 12 July 2017
Location: Flagstaff, USA
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It's tricky, because there is no officially spec'd number from the manufacturers. Only the distance from the front of the toe lug to the back of the duckbutt;... -
Good on ya. I think it's totally fine that it requires the occasional shot of lubricant spray to keep the binding performing optimally. We all regularly...Leave a comment:
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Aaaaactually... I've been working on a new ez-install version. The geometry of the duckbutt is the same, but it uses a special screw and a 3d printed... -
If I order some duck butts, do they come with install instructions and hardware? It would be great to know the best way to cut back the rubber sole and... -
That sounds like a pretty fun setup. Still very efficient on the tour, but able to be leaned on when you want to get sporty.Leave a comment:
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I would say it depends how stiff and how active you like your binding setup. If the answer is not very active and not very stiff, I'd go TTS. But going...Leave a comment:
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Ok, explain it like I'm 5. How is a "slarve" different from just throwing in a little bonus skid when you need it?
Is the distinction...Last edited by bobbytooslow; 24 March 2021, 12:58 PM.Leave a comment:
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I couldn't find any info either, must be a racket to get you to buy their install kit.
Regular inserts use the 5/16"-18 tap, so drilling...Leave a comment:
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It's definitely a bit of a nebulous concept. Can you link to a video or two to clarify exactly what you mean? Maybe an alpine slarve and a tele slarv...Leave a comment:
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For reference, what size do you wear in regular Scarpa tele boots (TX Pro, etc)?Leave a comment:
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I'm still not sold on the whole "lack of rental gear as an impediment" thing.
Are there really that many people who see telemark...Last edited by bobbytooslow; 20 March 2021, 07:46 AM.Leave a comment:
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chamonix Jay Peak is awesome. I've had so much fun at that mountain. If every mountain had Jay's clientele, I don't think we'd be having this discuss...Leave a comment:
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I think there's more nuance to it than that. You're right, many folks won't ever take tele gear into the backcountry. But they sure relish projecting...Leave a comment:
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I'll stan the merits/utility of lightweight gear all day long, but that's kinda of secondary importance here.
Presumably the goal of relaunching...Leave a comment:
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This is true, of course. But we shouldn't underestimate the value of projecting the image that one is a backcountry skier (even if they actually only...Leave a comment:
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It's a very good sign that industry veterans like Dostie and Madsen see enough recent growth in the sport to think that an endeavor like this will work....Leave a comment:
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