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by Askel
Sat Nov 26, 2022 1:55 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Xplore binding for in track skiing? | Advice for big boy ski selection
Replies: 13
Views: 8374

Re: Xplore binding for in track skiing? | Advice for big boy ski selection

Fellow Big Boy here. About the exact same size even- ~270lb and 6'. I don't have much specific advice to add as I don't have experience with most of the equipment you ask about, but I just wanted to interject that I've never had problems with NNN. Well, once I did. High speed skate wipe out in icy c...
by Askel
Fri Aug 17, 2018 6:51 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: WHAT DO THESE SKIS DO?! (2018 "what ski should i buy?" thread)
Replies: 2
Views: 6904

Re: WHAT DO THESE SKIS DO?! (2018 "what ski should i buy?" thread)

I'd need a 189 in sbound sizing, "longest available" in anything else.
by Askel
Thu Aug 16, 2018 9:30 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: WHAT DO THESE SKIS DO?! (2018 "what ski should i buy?" thread)
Replies: 2
Views: 6904

WHAT DO THESE SKIS DO?! (2018 "what ski should i buy?" thread)

So my sbound 98s are falling apart. I *really* like those skis. Had a pair of sbound outtabounds before that weren't even close in how they turned. Unfortunately, another pair of sbound 98s is like $350 right now. Surely there's something lurking on some discount site for <$200 that might be worth t...
by Askel
Sat Aug 11, 2018 11:14 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: happy summer, ya'll
Replies: 9
Views: 18298

Re: happy summer, ya'll

Rays have been soaked.
by Askel
Tue Jun 26, 2018 11:28 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Any of you idiots do RAGBRAI?
Replies: 0
Views: 5315

Any of you idiots do RAGBRAI?

The pinhead population in that subset seems higher than the general population at large. Which is kind of impressive for a place like Iowa.

I got a beer waiting for you if we do happen to cross paths out there this year.
by Askel
Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:08 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: The UP Conditions Report Thread
Replies: 110
Views: 167926

Re: The UP Conditions Report Thread

Still going.

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There's one shaded run that may survive until Tuesday. Looking forward to some May 1st turns.
by Askel
Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:04 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Onion River Outdoors: the Phoenix Rises!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 7174

Re: Onion River Outdoors: the Phoenix Rises!!!

Well look at that. The phoenix did rise. :lol:

Good to hear you guys are coming back. Hope you continue the informative websites. I always direct newbies there as it's so helpful.
by Askel
Mon Apr 23, 2018 9:50 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: The UP Conditions Report Thread
Replies: 110
Views: 167926

Re: The UP Conditions Report Thread

I rode a bike today.

Suck it, skiing. :lol:

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by Askel
Mon Apr 16, 2018 11:30 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: The UP Conditions Report Thread
Replies: 110
Views: 167926

Re: The UP Conditions Report Thread

Well shit. I thought my powder day was off to a bad start with an unavoidable 7am meeting. Hope it all sorts out in time to enjoy the snow before it melts!
by Askel
Fri Apr 13, 2018 3:09 pm
Forum: Telemark Talk Forum
Topic: Shouldnta hung up the skis!
Replies: 1
Views: 5324

Re: Shouldnta hung up the skis!

I, for one, welcome the coming April snowpocalypse,

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