'Out For Delivery'

[severine]

I just have some shoes coming today, but I saw an interesting note in the tracking:



That's a new one. And didn't seem to hold anything up.

I actually had a packaged delayed by a train derailment once--and it was noted as such in tracking!

 

[SKIQUATTRO]

marmot precip jacket

 

[deadheadskier]

new tent and camping grill on the way

 

[RootDKJ]

WTB VelociRaptor tires.

 

[bvibert]

new tent and camping grill on the way

I've been getting a real hankering to do some camping this year. I should probably start planning something now, so that it actually happens.

 

[riverc0il]

:dunce:

Backcountry.com sent me a 20% off coupon and had the Dynafit Vertical 12s still in stock. $456 is damn expensive for bindings but sure as heck is better than the $570 list price! Won't be "Out for Delivery" for at least a week, but no rush as I have no desire to use them this season.

Oh my goodness, I haven't spent this much on skiing in one year since I got my first AT setup. Now I just need some skins on the cheap. :roll:

I am doing MY part to get this economy moving again!!! :flag:

Since I don't check email from work, I never get to see the Out for Delivery on the tracking info. But my eyes always light up when I see the box in front of my door when I get home. I excitedly run inside and crack the box open... kicking the dog aside as it can wait to go pee until I got my fix.

:beer:

This box was a box unlike any other. I expected the box to be light. But MAN OH MAN!!! When I lifted the box, I couldn't help but burst out in hysterical laughter! The UPS label read 4 pounds but I swear their scale needs to be re-calibrated! Cracked open the box and these Vertical 12s are an amazing sight to behold. I can not even believe how incredibly light these things are... and they are the heaviest binding in the Dynafit lineup!

I HAVE SEEN THE LIGHT!!! I am by no means a weight weeny (see my latest ski purchase! :lol: ), but this purchase is long over due and I don't think I will ever have am AT binding that ever weighs any more than these ever again!

 

[RootDKJ]

A 2nd set of Aline semi-custom footbeds. I liked the pair I put in my ski boots so much, I went out an bought a 2nd pair for every day use (doc told me I should be using an orthotic anyway). Got them super cheap from Backcountry via GearTrade.com

 

[wa-loaf]

I have the o3Jeff service dropping this off at my house today:

Hope there aren't any derailments ...

 

[severine]

I have the o3Jeff service dropping this off at my house today:

Hope there aren't any derailments ...

:lol: Nice!

I have to go pick up my end of that shipment at some yet-to-be-determined time...

 

[o3jeff]

I have the o3Jeff service dropping this off at my house today:

Hope there aren't any derailments ...

Drop and pickup of other bike and Polar seltzer complete. FYI there is also a box on the front step!

 

[bvibert]

Drop and pickup of other bike and Polar seltzer complete. FYI there is also a box on the front step!

Are you wearing brown today?

 

[wa-loaf]

Drop and pickup of other bike and Polar seltzer complete. FYI there is also a box on the front step!

Sweet I don't think I was expecting anything else. Bonus! Although UPS has been known to deliver stuff to the wrong street and number for no particular reason in my neighborhood.

 

[wa-loaf]

Drop and pickup of other bike and Polar seltzer complete. FYI there is also a box on the front step!

It was still there when I got home, so that's good. Initial impression is that the frame is big for me.

 

[o3jeff]

It was still there when I got home, so that's good. Initial impression is that the frame is big for me.

What are you riding now for a bike? I'll try to look up the bike geometry to see what the difference between them is

 

[wa-loaf]

What are you riding now for a bike? I'll try to look up the bike geometry to see what the difference between them is

Not sure if you will find it, it's a 1997 Specialized Stump Jumper MS 17". I only say big because it was awfully close to the boys when I straddled it. I won't get to ride it until Friday, so I can't speak to the rest of the geometry.

 

[bvibert]

Not sure if you will find it, it's a 1997 Specialized Stump Jumper MS 17". I only say big because it was awfully close to the boys when I straddled it. I won't get to ride it until Friday, so I can't speak to the rest of the geometry.

The top tube of my HT is pretty close to my boys when I straddle it, but it's never been a problem. Usually the bike is leaning to one side or the other when I dismount (whether intentionally or not), so it's not an issue. The more important thing is how it fits while you're riding it.

 

[o3jeff]

Not sure if you will find it, it's a 1997 Specialized Stump Jumper MS 17". I only say big because it was awfully close to the boys when I straddled it. I won't get to ride it until Friday, so I can't speak to the rest of the geometry.

I had the same problem on it and my new bike is even worse with the way they have the top tube. Give it a ride and see how it feels as you shouldn't just be standing around on it:grin:

 

[severine]

Not sure if you will find it, it's a 1997 Specialized Stump Jumper MS 17". I only say big because it was awfully close to the boys when I straddled it. I won't get to ride it until Friday, so I can't speak to the rest of the geometry.

Don't let that deter you. That's how I ended up with the XS Specialized Hardrock (and yeah, I don't have "boys" but it would still hurt to fall onto the bar on the girly parts! ).

 

[o3jeff]

Just have them removed, you'll gain some clearance.

 

[o3jeff]

Sweet I don't think I was expecting anything else. Bonus! Although UPS has been known to deliver stuff to the wrong street and number for no particular reason in my neighborhood.

What was in the box?