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by 12gaugesage
Sat Apr 01, 2023 5:53 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Crispi joining Xplore train
Replies: 19
Views: 12934

Re: Crispi joining Xplore train

Cool! That damn "futura" better have lacing cleats to the top of the leather... Unless the exoskeleton on the Svartisen is tightened-right-up (which is terrible for XC mode), the Svartisen has no support above the ankle- Without the exoskeleton tightened-up the Svartisen has less support that many ...
by 12gaugesage
Tue Mar 14, 2023 10:17 am
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: 10th Mountain Division, 1943
Replies: 32
Views: 21298

Re: 10th Mountain Division, 1943

Do you want me to Operation Gunnerside? Cuz this thread is gonna make me Operation Gunnerside
by 12gaugesage
Sat Mar 04, 2023 9:43 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Interesting Accounts...
Replies: 1
Views: 1754

Re: Interesting Accounts...

Menopausepro is my burner account.
by 12gaugesage
Tue Feb 07, 2023 8:40 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Speed test: heavy tele vs XCD touring
Replies: 29
Views: 17090

Re: Speed test: heavy tele vs XCD touring

I kind of feel like you have to use more mental effort and technique to keep things together with lighter gear, whereas with the heavier, more supportive equipment you can more easily just put the power down and go. Possibly get a little more out of descents as well. In certain terrain or conditions...
by 12gaugesage
Tue Feb 07, 2023 4:54 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Relative beginner in New England, advice
Replies: 21
Views: 12523

Re: Relative beginner in New England, advice

Are there any NH ski shops that have a good selection of used equipment I should check What he (slidey hiker) said^^^^^ I finally got some snow down here and had a blast lapping the hill in my backyard. I think I'm hooked on XCD. My little hill is pretty thrilling on fairly whimpy nnn boots. I love...
by 12gaugesage
Tue Feb 07, 2023 7:32 am
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Relative beginner in New England, advice
Replies: 21
Views: 12523

Re: Relative beginner in New England, advice

Sorry if already explained- which ski is the "S62"? Fischer Spider 62, I know, "S62" doesn't get used much as an abbreviation. Just curious, what situations do you like the S62s for? I just got a pair as my first ski and am also in NH. I was hoping to use them on the fire roads nearby if we ever ge...
by 12gaugesage
Thu Dec 29, 2022 10:56 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Sharing a little dirty secret about OAC
Replies: 40
Views: 20715

Re: Sharing a little dirty secret about OAC

A reality check on business and little diatribe about man's inhumanity gets labeled as hate speech by some of you? Such tolerance and open-mindedness. Weak and pathetic. :lol:
by 12gaugesage
Thu Dec 22, 2022 12:52 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Sharing a little dirty secret about OAC
Replies: 40
Views: 20715

Re: Sharing a little dirty secret about OAC

Just sick of the endless cries of victimhood. Makes people weak. Agreed! I mean who really cares about victimhood unless the ones who are complaining are conservative white men anyways? Seemingly everyone? I don't understand what "white conservative men" has to do with all this because I'm not a ra...
by 12gaugesage
Thu Dec 22, 2022 8:32 am
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Sharing a little dirty secret about OAC
Replies: 40
Views: 20715

Re: Sharing a little dirty secret about OAC

Rodbelan wrote:
Thu Dec 22, 2022 8:17 am
I agree... I would add: and 12 gauge makes them strong... Ahhhh, that survivalist feeling! Where the weakest get crushed!
Whisper your snide insults if you choose. Whatever makes you feel better I guess.