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Recent content by MrAlaska

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    Does the Ski Make a Difference?

    As a person of similar weight and height; I believe that makes a difference that is not considered as much as it could be. I have not done the math but a 230lb person doing an intermediate run at slower speeds might be puttting just as much bend on the ski as a 170lb expert ripping it up at...
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    Helmet Cam

    I bought a ATC2k for around $100 for kayaking and have seen them listed for even less since then. It is a water proof and bullet proof fully self contained unit that takes some impressive hits. It is kind of a pain to take off your helmet to see if the button is turned on or off and the video...
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    Newbie to Alpine Touring/Randonee looking for boots

    Thanks guys, I have added Lowa to my search list, also a couple other names I stumbled across that no longer produce AT boots but might come up on a used listing. I stumbled across more great deals but still beating all around my size. Today after work I found a shop that carries a limited...
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    Newbie to Alpine Touring/Randonee looking for boots

    Until a few days ago I had not heard of Alpine Touring so I am not up on things. As a kid I made my own setup by mounting cross-country bindings onto downhill skis and loved hiking the back country after I had the ability to clip my heels down to take on the occasional hill that was too steep...
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